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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 22, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 23, 2024)...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit

BAGHDAD: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase after the neighbours...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Prosecution lays out ‘criminal conspiracy’ in historic Trump trial

NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in a multi-layered conspiracy of fraud, lies and cover-ups, prosecutors said as...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

‘China is the winner’ in Maldives election

MALÉ (Maldives): A landslide parliamentary election victory for the Maldives’ pro-China president clears the way...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Re-run of vote concludes peacefully in restive Manipur state

GUWAHATI: re-run of voting at 11 polling stations in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur concluded...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Israeli military intelligence chief resigns as Gaza pounded

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for failures leading to...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Europe

Russia warns of direct conflict between nuclear powers

MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday that US, British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

China says committed to ‘friendly’ talks on maritime disputes

QINGDAO (China): A senior Chinese defence official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

FBR seizes 1,235 packerites of cigarettes worth Rs96m

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 1,235 packerites of cigarettes having approximate value of...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

MENA

Tech and crypto: Dubai attracts 9 MNCs with market value of $82bn

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy revealed that the combined market value of the nine multinational companies (MNCs)...

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 01:29pm

Four polling stations of PB-9 Kohlu: SC allows ECP to hold elections on 24th

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in four polling...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

NA reinstates membership of two PTI members

ISLAMABAD: In a goodwill gesture to “pacify” an enraged opposition, the National Assembly on Monday passed a...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Ali Nasir Rizvi assumes charge of IGP Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: An officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) Ali Nasir Rizvi, BS-20, on Monday, assumed the charge...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

By-elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging

ISLAMABAD: Allegations of rigging and violence in the by-elections held on Sunday are not limited to the opposition...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Significance, confidentiality of cipher: IHC poses questions to FIA prosecutor

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked questions from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Thatta water supply case: Zardari has immunity under Article 248, NAB tells AC

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, filed a report before the Accountability Court...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

‘Massive rigging’ in by-polls: PTI to hold nationwide protest rallies on 26th

ISLAMABAD: Amid allegations of massive rigging and to stop results notifications of all 21 national and provincial...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Sindh CM orders crackdown against sale, purchase of stolen goods

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed to take measures to monitor the sale of stolen or...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Industry

Regulatory authority for shipping cos: Minister endorses business community’s proposal

KARACHI: The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, has endorsed the proposal of the business...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Free bus rides for two months Two new routes of ‘Pink Bus Service’ inaugurated

KARACHI: The Department of Transport, Government of Sindh, has inaugurated two new routes of the Pink Bus Service....

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

200 bodies exhumed at Gaza hospital since Saturday

GAZA STRIP, (Palesti-nian Territories): Gaza’s Civil Defence agency said Monday that health workers had uncovered...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

South Asia

Congress seeks action against Modi for comments about Muslims

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party petitioned the Election Commission on Monday to act against ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Top BBC news anchor resigns

LONDON: Veteran news anchor Huw Edwards resigned from the BBC on Monday on “medical advice”, the broadcaster...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Conflicts push military spending to ‘all-time high’: report

STOCKHOLM: Global military expenditure saw its steepest increase in over a decade in 2023, reaching an all-time high...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 22, 2024). ==================================== BR...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 22, 2024)....

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Long-term partnerships in higher education: UK team arrives to explore opportunities

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of leading UK universities, education champions and experts led by the UK government’s...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Pakistan-Iran relations ‘bedrock of our foreign policy,’ says Senate chairman Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that strong bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan are...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rain, thunder, lightning: fresh spell to begin tomorrow

KARACHI: A fresh rainy-thunderous spell is poised to drench the entire country from the night of April 24 through...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

PSX – a historical perspective

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is the national stock exchange of Pakistan. It was established with the name of...

Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:01pm

Letters

‘Can Pakistan do better than ADB’s predictions?’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer is spot on, so to speak. ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘You say tomato the Donald Lu way and I say tomaaato the Sunak way’

“I tell you we are the trailblazers.” “We as in?” “This country. Let me clarify: what is the likelihood...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Persistent decline of manufacturing sector

The latest monthly data for February 2024 on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) has been released recently by...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Pakistan’s debt dilemma: navigating turbulent waters

In the intricate fabric of Pakistan’s economic landscape, a daunting debt crisis casts a long shadow, threatening...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Stocks

Tokyo stocks close higher

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, rebounding from sharp losses last week as fears over the Middle East...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Stocks

HK shares jump on policy support; China slips

SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, as investors found comfort in China securities regulator’s decision ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Stocks

European stocks rebound, eyes on earnings and data

PARIS: European stocks closed higher on Monday, with British blue-chips nearing record levels as investors took...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Stocks

Wall St gains after Friday sell-off

NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Monday in choppy trading after steep losses in the previous session as easing Middle ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Maryam embarks on ‘Roshan Punjab Programme’

LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to give 1KV solar systems to 50,000...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Nawaz Sharif leaves for China

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif left on a four-day visit of...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Court holiday

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court at principal seat and all the subordinate courts in the metropolitan will remain close...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

PML-N’s victory in bye-polls reflection of people’s trust in party: PM

LAHORE: Felicitating the newly elected members of the national and provincial assemblies in the by-elections, Prime...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Pesticide industry presents suggestions to Punjab govt

LAHORE: Pesticide industry’s representatives on Monday presented a set of suggestions and offered their technical...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

TEVTA, Pakistan Solar Association sign MoU

LAHORE: The MoU signing ceremony between TEVTA and Pakistan Solar Association was held at the TEVTA Secretariat,...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Industry

KATI president extends warm felicitations to Iranian President

KARACHI: President Johar Qandhari of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) extended a warm welcome to...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Industry

Outsourcing of KPT terminals’ operations: UAE’s AD Ports makes upfront fee payment

KARACHI: AD Ports Group presented Federal Minister Maritime Affairs with a cheque marking the upfront fees payment...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

‘All parties united to safeguard dignity and interests of Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that all political parties across the board are unanimous and...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Army chief meets Raisi

RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met His Excellency Ebrahim Raisi, President ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Filling of acquittal pleas: ATC directs Imran’s lawyer, other accused to fulfill legal formalities

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Intermediate exams: Complaints portal launched

LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Examination Complaints Portal, a collaborative...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Muslim world: There is no normalisation of ties with Israel: Raisi

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday said that Iran is being told everything can end if it chooses...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

At least 11 terrorists killed in two KP operations: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: At least 11 terrorists were killed in two separate operations conducted by the security forces in Khyber...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

UAE businessmen: Aurangzeb makes a pitch for investments

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Aurangzeb has held meeting with foreign investors including...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Companies

PIA restructuring: 2 milestones achieved

ISLAMABAD: Two significant milestones were achieved in the restructuring of the Pakistan International Airlines...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Shehbaz lauds Iran for ‘strong stand’ on Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Iran on Monday for taking a strong stand on the humanitarian...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 22, 2024). ======================================= Offset...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 22, 2024)...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 22, 2024)....

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Supply fears fuel tin’s surge to 22-month high

LONDON: Tin prices jumped to 22-month highs on Monday as the market fretted over supplies from Indonesia and sliding...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

EU wheat rallies on war, weather risks

PARIS: Paris wheat futures jumped on Monday to their highest since late January as adverse weather in parts of ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Cotton & Textile

Official spot rate firm on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 22, 2024)...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 215,324 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,693 tonnes of import cargo and ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Energy

US crude futures climb back into positive territory

HOUSTON: US crude futures returned to positive territory on Monday after falling on easing fears of a wider Mideast...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Chicago wheat futures post gains

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose on Monday to hold near a two-week high as concerns over crop weather in the...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures rise

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a second session on Monday amid muted rubber supply, while stronger...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 37.222...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Gold drops more than 2pc

BENGALURU: Gold prices dropped more than 2% to a one-week low on Monday as worries over a wider Middle East conflict...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Iron ore futures weaken

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices ticked lower on Monday, weighed down by diminishing hopes of more stimulus in top...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Cotton & Textile

Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices

FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (April 22, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Rates

PSX hits historic high

KARACHI: A positive momentum continued at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday and the index reached fresh record...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

‘The Art of Feminine Living’ Spouse of Raisi visits NUML, unveils her book

ISLAMABAD: The spouse of the president of Iran, Alamul Huda, on Monday, visited the National University of Modern...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Regional conflicts and global economy: the nexus

EDITORIAL: Regional conflicts have been impacting on the global economy in recent years – beginning with the Russian...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

The President’s address

EDITORIAL: President Zardari’s address in parliament, and the way the joint sitting was turned into a circus because...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Regulating organ transplants

EDITORIAL: It’s been more than two decades since a law was enacted in compliance with the World Health...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends higher on inflows

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose on Monday aided by likely equity inflows and dollar sales from state-run banks, ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Russian wheat export prices down

MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices decreased slightly last week amid active shipments and an expansion of the ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Funds post record sell-off in CBOT soyaaoil as US supplies build

NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): Large speculators have again adopted strongly bearish views in Chicago-traded soyabean oil...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures rebound

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Monday to snap a six-day decline to track higher soyoil prices,...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Local auto industry seeks govt’s support

LAHORE: Local auto industry has demanded of the government to take appropriate measures, to support the local auto...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Taxes

Tax department fails to recover tax from bank accounts of taxpayer

LAHORE: The Tax department has failed to recover the tax assessed from bank accounts of taxpayer without issuance of...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Commodities

Gold prices fall sharply

KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday saw a sharp downturn with the global bullion value dropping below $2400,...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

Taxes

FBR chief interacts with taxpayers in E-Kachehri

Islamabad: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana on Monday directly interacted with...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

IT, ITeS export remittances up 17.37pc in first 8 months

ISLAMABAD: IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre ...

Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am

KCCI chief urges FBR to defer implementation of SRO 350

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Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 29	281.08
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 29	280.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 29	142.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 29	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 29	1.34
Euro to USD / Apr 29	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 28	5,528.75
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 28	35,839.99
Nasdaq / Apr 28	17,366.13
Dow Jones / Apr 28	40,227.59
India Sensex / Apr 29	80,307.05
Hang Seng / Apr 29	21,960.83
FTSE 100 / Apr 29	8,417.19
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 29	22,386.66
France CAC40 / Apr 29	7,578.21

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 28	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 28	297,582
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 29	61.34
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 29	3,315.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 29	67.50
Petrol/Litre / Apr 30	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 30	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Apr 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	9.40 ▲ 0.9 (10.59%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 29 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.29 ▲ 0.97 (10.41%)
EMCO Industries / Apr 29 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	42.20 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Askari Bank / Apr 29 Askari Bank Limited(AKBL)	37.26 ▲ 3.39 (10.01%)
Punjab Oil / Apr 29 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	162.43 ▲ 14.77 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 29 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	189.22 ▲ 17.2 (10%)
Jubilee Spinning / Apr 29 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	11.55 ▲ 1.05 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 29 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,969.39 ▲ 360.85 (10%)
Shakarganj / Apr 29 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	47.94 ▲ 4.36 (10%)
Faran Sugar / Apr 29 Faran Sugar Mills Limited(FRSM)	47.08 ▲ 4.28 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 29 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.25 ▼ -0.67 (-13.62%)
Dewan Textile / Apr 29 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.71 ▼ -0.8 (-12.29%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 29 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.02 ▼ -0.98 (-12.25%)
Gulistan Sp. / Apr 29 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	6.88 ▼ -0.91 (-11.68%)
Lalpir Power / Apr 29 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	23.04 ▼ -2.54 (-9.93%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 29 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	11.53 ▼ -1.24 (-9.71%)
Liven Pharma / Apr 29 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	63 ▼ -6.64 (-9.53%)
First IBL Mod. / Apr 29 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	2.76 ▼ -0.29 (-9.51%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	70.98 ▼ -7.09 (-9.08%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	56.31 ▼ -5.59 (-9.03%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	29,469,482 ▲ 0
Cnergyico PK / Apr 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,819,788 ▲ 0.27
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14,772,321 ▼ -7.09
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,415,249 ▲ 2.45
Kohinoor Spining / Apr 29 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	12,527,631 ▲ 0
Sui North Gas / Apr 29 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	12,310,485 ▲ 7.54
Sui South Gas / Apr 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	12,184,577 ▲ 1.61
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,084,167 ▲ 0.03
Big Bird Foods / Apr 29 Big Bird Foods Limited(BBFL)	11,230,070 ▲ 4.15
B.O.Punjab / Apr 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,053,553 ▲ 0.18

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