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Industry

Selection of Bilal as new APMIA chairman hailed

ISLAMABAD: The mining industry Tuesday welcomed selection of Muhammad Bilal Khan Mohmand as new Chairman of All...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:08am

E&T dept will begin online issuance of number plates: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced Wednesday that the Excise Department will begin the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am

CM pledges to address issues facing KPC housing schemes

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has assured the allocation of plots for 700 new members of the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am

Industry

Governor vows full support to rice exporters

KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor Sindh, has assured his full support to resolve the issues and...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:03am

USA

US press freedom under unprecedented pressure ahead of election, CPJ report finds

NEW YORK: The safety of journalists in the United States is no longer a given as members of the media face a slew of...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:59am

Toshakhana-II case: Court defers indictment of IK, Bushra till 5th

ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday deferred indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:56am

Al-Qadir Trust case: Defence counsel’s request approved till today

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am

Ethiopian envoy, Minister discuss digitalisation, e-governance

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula called on Minister of State for IT and...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:54am

Mpox outbreak: Experts raising alarms on its potential impact on children

KARACHI: As Monkeypox continues to spread globally, healthcare professionals are raising alarms about its potential...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:52am

Interest Rates

FPCCI demands lowering policy rate to 9pc

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:50am

‘SBP supports digital transformation of financial sector’

KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasised that as a regulatory body, ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:47am

Govt committed to enhancing healthcare access for women: Dr Mukhtar

QUETTA: Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, has said the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:46am

Hearing of reference against Elahi adjourned till 17th

LAHORE: An accountability court adjourned the hearing of a reference against PTI president and former Chief Minister...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:45am

Iran-Israel conflict: Islamabad calls for prioritising ME peace

ISLAMABAD: As Iran has launched missile attacks on Israel, Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:43am

JI chief issues stern warning to govt

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has issued a stern warning to the government, urging it...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Petitions challenging SC Amendment Ordinance: LHC adjourns proceedings, seeks further arguments

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in two identical...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Qarz Mubarak!

There is jubilation all around in government circles, The IMF has agreed on a $ 7 billion loan package at 5% per...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:14am

Facing a double-edged sword

There has been a lot of discussion among analysts and news media about the amount of liquidity in the market and ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:10am

Companies

Mobilink Bank introduces climate insurance to protect small farmers

KARACHI: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has introduced Climate Shock Insurance to...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:08am

Letters

‘Reckless Amendments?’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor headlined “Reckless Amendment” by this writer carried by the newspaper on...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:06am

‘Visible and verifiable actions’

EDITORIAL: It increasingly seems that the outside world is more worried about some of Afghanistan’s most pressing...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:03am

Overhauling the economy

EDITORIAL: Following the approval of the IMF’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan, Finance Minister...

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:22am

The urgent need to counter mob justice

Both print and social media these days are painting a grim picture of the rising incidents of lynching and vigilante...

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am

Bibi gets the war he wanted

I said and I said, even sneaked it into editorials where the editor has the last say, that Iran would most ...

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am

Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am

Suspension of gas supply to CPPs by 2025: KCCI expresses dismay over govt decision

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while expressing sheer...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:45am

Don’t target us or Israel: US warns Iran at UN

UNITED NATIONS: The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday against targeting...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

USA

White House sides with union as US dockworker strike enters second day

NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s administration heaped pressure on US port employers to raise their offer to secure...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Middle East

Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Nordic capitals: Blasts, shooting around Israeli embassies

COPENHAGEN: Police in Denmark and Sweden said on Wednesday they were probing explosions and gunfire around Israeli...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 02, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 03, 2024)...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

CM inaugurates ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ scheme

LAHORE: Inaugurating the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” scheme here on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rs5bn disbursed to beneficiaries so far: Disbursement of BISP first tranche thru JazzCash currently under way

ISLAMABAD: The disbursement of first tranche of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) through JazzCash is ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Ministry issues urgent dengue advisory

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has issued an urgent dengue advisory, following...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

CDA auctions 6 commercial plots

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Wednesday, successfully auctioned six commercial plots for...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Nawaz’s departure to London ‘deferred’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President and former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

50 KP schools: China providing financial support

PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai has said that all kinds of...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Nikkei slumps as wider Mideast conflict dents sentiment

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday, as deeper tensions in the Middle East left investors...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

LHC allows post arrest bail to Bhatti

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday allowed post-arrest bail to former principal...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

NA speaker for adopting new technologies

RAWALPINDI: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Pakistan can achieve higher business standards by...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Normal rainfall with slightly above average predicted for October

KARACHI: The Met Office predicts near-normal rainfall with slightly above average temperatures for October,...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

PTI rally not allowed owing to terrorism concern, SHC informed

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed Karachi-East DC to decide on the PTI’s request for ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Planning, Development & Special Initiatives: Senate body concerned over formation of Policy Board

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives expressed serious concern over...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Six top BLA terrorists killed in Harnai operation

QUETTA: Security forces personnel have killed six top terrorists belonging to banned Balochistan Liberation Army...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

SUPARCO launches research centre in G-B

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space Applications...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

SCO Summit: Tarar visits CDA HQs to review preparations

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Transport fares again slashed in Punjab: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has stated that public transport fares have further been slashed in...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Naqvi approves security plan for upcoming SCO summit

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday approved the security plan for the upcoming Shanghai...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Name of Shibli removed from ECL, IHC told

ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Wednesday, apprised the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the name of Pakistan...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

PM welcomes Dr Zakir Naik

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik during his visit to...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

PTI intra-party polls case: ECP says it has always shown ‘legal flexibility’

ISLAMABAD: Having rejected the legality of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party polls thrice, the electoral...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Gandapur heaps criticism on govt, its allies

ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday severely criticised the federal...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

PTI says will hold demo at D-Chowk tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that it will stage a mammoth protest...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Malaysian PM given warm welcome on arrival

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday warmly received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ==================================== ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================================= ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 02, 2024)...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 02, 2024)....

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024)....

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================== Open ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Hong Kong equities soar on China stimulus

HONG KONG: Chinese property and financial companies led rally in Hong Kong stocks on Wednesday, as Beijing’s...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

European shares end flat as rising energy shares offset concern over Middle East

PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat on Wednesday as investors shied away from risk-taking amid more warfare in ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Gulf markets retreat on heightened regional tensions

DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday after Iran’s ballistic missile strike on Israel...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Wall Street inches up as Mideast tensions keep investors on edge

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher on Wednesday but were near two-week lows as investors watched...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end lower as energy, materials drag

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by energy and materials stocks. The CSE All-Share ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Cotton & Textile

Spot rate loses Rs200 per maund

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 02, 2024)...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR37.546 billion...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rates

Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 170,067 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,406 tonnes of import cargo and 59,661...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Gold rally pauses as focus shifts to US economic data

NEW YORK: Gold eased on Wednesday, taking a breather after rallying in the last session on an escalation in the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Copper makes gains on hopes for more China stimulus

LONDON: Copper prices drifted higher on Wednesday, still basking in the glow of stimulus measures unleashed by top...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Energy

US natgas prices firm

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a 16-week high on Wednesday on a decline in output in recent...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Grains

EU wheat rallies further

PARIS: Euronext wheat climbed around 3% on Wednesday to a three-month high as news of a massive import deal by Egypt...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Grains

Wheat extends rally with weather, war risks in focus

PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose further on Wednesday to set a new 3-1/2-month high as concern grew about drought...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Energy

ME conflict lifts oil prices

NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Rates

Equities extend gains

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Industry

LCCI president, JI team discuss economy

LAHORE: Merging the strengths of the business community with the vision of political leadership is crucial for...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Industry

Housing projects: minister says govt to introduce new procedure for approvals

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the Punjab government is going to introduce a...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Kati demands forensic audit of CPPA-G payments to IPPs

ISLAMABAD: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) has sought forensic, technical, and financial audit of...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Jan-Aug: 20.44m mobile handsets made locally

ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 20.44 million mobile handsets during...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

France says coming tax hikes on the wealthy to be ‘temporary’

PARIS: France’s finance minister promised on Wednesday that the tax hikes the government says are required to ...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Money & Banking

Asian FX subdued as geopolitical risks widen

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian stocks and currencies were largely subdued on Wednesday after escalating tensions in the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Money & Banking

US dollar higher against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

PIDE seminar: Overregulation termed one of major concerns holding back economy

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar Wednesday while underlining Pakistan’s economic problems have said that...

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:19am

PSX warns investors of fraudulent social media groups

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has alerted the investing public regarding the surge in fraudulent...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures higher

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 4% on Wednesday, driven by gains in crude oil prices and...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures climb on weaker yen, firmer oil

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker yen and stronger oil prices. The Osaka...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Breakthrough in trade relations through formation of Pakistan-Russia Trade, Investment Forum

ISLAMABAD: A major breakthrough has come out in the trade and business sector of Russia and Pakistan and for the...

Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am

Transformation plan & documentation: Traders to assist FBR in implementation

ISLAMABAD: The General Body meeting of the Pakistan Lingerie Manufacturers and Traders Association took place here ...

Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:24am

Commodities

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 20	283.77
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 20	283.52
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 20	146.09
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 20	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 20	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 20	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 20	5,967.84
India Sensex / Jun 20	82,408.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 20	38,403.23
Nasdaq / Jun 20	19,447.41
Hang Seng / Jun 20	23,530.48
FTSE 100 / Jun 20	8,774.65
Dow Jones / Jun 20	42,206.82
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 20	23,350.55
France CAC40 / Jun 20	7,589.66

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 20	74.93
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 20	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 20	306,069
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 20	3,368.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 20	66.70
Petrol/Litre / Jun 23	258.43
Diesel/Litre / Jun 23	262.59

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jun 20 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	356 ▲ 40.99 (13.01%)
Faisal Sp. / Jun 20 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	313.91 ▲ 33.82 (12.07%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jun 20 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	33.53 ▲ 3.42 (11.36%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jun 20 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.90 ▲ 1 (11.24%)
Crescent Fib. / Jun 20 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	50.25 ▲ 5 (11.05%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 20 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	25.43 ▲ 2.33 (10.09%)
Shams Textile / Jun 20 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	31.52 ▲ 2.87 (10.02%)
Rupali polyester / Jun 20 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	24.61 ▲ 2.24 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jun 20 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	39 ▲ 3.55 (10.01%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Jun 20 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	621.82 ▲ 56.53 (10%)

Stock	Price
Mahanna Islamic Index / Jun 20 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	12.92 ▼ -2.14 (-14.21%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jun 20 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	61.07 ▼ -7.82 (-11.35%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 20 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	41 ▼ -4.9 (-10.68%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 20 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.28 ▼ -5.59 (-10.01%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 20 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	11,153.83 ▼ -1239.27 (-10%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 20 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	173.06 ▼ -19.23 (-10%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 20 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	56.21 ▼ -6.24 (-9.99%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 20 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	20.18 ▼ -2.23 (-9.95%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.49 ▼ -0.27 (-9.78%)
Calcorp Ltd / Jun 20 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	40.61 ▼ -4.39 (-9.76%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	42,791,268 ▼ -0.04
TRG Pak Ltd / Jun 20 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	26,664,589 ▼ -4.92
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 20 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	25,526,681 ▼ -0.26
Yousuf Weaving / Jun 20 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,497,580 ▲ 0.29
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,445,689 ▲ 0.08
Sui South Gas / Jun 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	13,554,568 ▼ -0.06
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	9,805,036 ▼ -0.27
Dewan Cement / Jun 20 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	9,257,161 ▼ -0.86
Invest Bank / Jun 20 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	8,867,595 ▼ -0.26
Pak Refinery / Jun 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	8,518,206 ▲ 0.01

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