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Europe

Thousands without power after Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson

KYIV: About 23,000 households were left without electricity after Russian shelling of Kherson in southern Ukraine...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

USA

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from Justice Dept

NEW YORK: US Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Top Israeli security delegation in Doha for Gaza talks

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A top level Israeli security delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for talks on a Gaza hostage...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Talks with regional, EU diplomats: Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

IT co seeks to expand footprint in US

KARACHI: A Pakistani IT company, Devsinc, has reiterated its commitment to expand its footprint in the United States...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

PCB to turn Champions Trophy into a memorable event: Chairman

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his resolve to host the upcoming Champions...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:28am

US delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel merger

TOKYO: US authorities have extended the deadline for Japan’s Nippon Steel to abandon its acquisition of its...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

New US sanctions on Russia: Hungary plans talks with allies to combat higher oil prices

BUDAPEST: Hungary plans to hold talks with regional allies to counter the impact of higher oil prices resulting from...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant

PRAGUE: Six people died when a propane-butane cylinder exploded in a restaurant in the northwest Czech city of Most,...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

‘Dangerous and strong’ winds threaten to spread LA inferno

LOS ANGELES: US officials warned “dangerous and strong” winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

ITA airways resumes flights to Libya’s Tripoli after 10-year gap

RIPOLI: Italy’s ITA Airways resumed direct flights to Libya’s Tripoli on Sunday, the first airline from a major...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

LUMHS organizes first-ever ‘Alumni Reunion’

HYDERABAD: The first ever “Alumni Reunion “was organised at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Garden Town residents discuss security measures

LAHORE: The president Garden Town Aurangzeb Block Society (Halqa-e-Ahbab), Khalifa Abdul Qayyum has expressed grave...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Aurangzeb’s statement welcomed

PESHAWAR: Former Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) Abdul Rehman...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:42am

Export growth not possible without policy reforms

While the government celebrates its ambitious five-year Transformation Plan: The URAAN Pakistan, (2024-2029), the...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Asif rejects allegation of Afghan official

ISLAMABAD: Define Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has on Sunday categorically rejected baseless and contrived...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Need stressed to promote girls’ education

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has called on Sunday for embracing a comprehensive approach to ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Prices of kitchen items in retail market remain high

PESHAWAR: Prices of vegetables, pulses, flour and sugar, except live chicken/meat remained unchanged in the retail...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Europe

Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two N Korean soldiers

SEOUL: South Korea’s National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine’s account of having captured two...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Europe

Russia claims capturing villages in eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern Ukraine where its forces have been steadily...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Money & Banking

Rouble slips against China’s yuan amid weak forex sales

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against China’s yuan, reflecting weak sales of the Chinese currency by...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Declaration urges unity to empower girls through education

ISLAMABAD: The international conference on girls’ education concluded here with historic Islamabad Declaration on...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 03:46pm

PTI says ready for third round of talks with govt

ISLAMABAD: After a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a “controlled environment”, the...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:41am

Import of cashew nut: FBR issues new customs values

ISLAMABAD: Taking advantage of peak winter season, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:32am

HBL-PSL Player Draft 2025 today; 44 players included from eight countries

LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has revealed the complete list of overseas players registered in the...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Elimination of encroachments: HCSTSI President hails Mayor Hyderabad’s efforts

HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:33am

Girls’ education in Muslim communities: Islamabad witnesses historic agreements

ISLAMABAD: The International Conference on ‘Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities’...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:42am

Europe

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade

BELGRADE: Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Grand Health Alliance announces to boycott OPDs, services

QUETTA: Grand Health Alliance Balochistan (GHAB) on Sunday announced to boycott OPDs and services of elective...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

UAF to hold workshop titled ‘Industrial Hemp Value Chain’

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding three-day international stakeholder workshop and...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

VC UAF for increasing per acre production

FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts should gear up efforts to disseminate the modern trends in order...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Karachi: more funding demanded to address infrastructure issues

KARACHI: Greeting the opening of the first phase of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Malir Expressway, Pasban Democratic Party...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

PMD predicts cold weather across Pakistan, fog in Punjab

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Sunday forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Punjab Governor meets Asifa Bhutto

KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi met with Pakistan’s First Lady, Member of National...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

UET Peshawar hosts ‘Auto Show 2025’

PESHAWAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar organized a...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Bodies of two trapped mine workers retrieved

HARNAI: Bodies of two trapped mine workers were retrieved from a private collapsed coal mine in Khost area of Harnai...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Imran won’t be able to escape punishment in pound 190m case: Vawda

KARACHI: Former federal minister and Senator Faisal Vawda has said that Imran Khan will not escape punishment in the...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Iran confirms return of national held in Italy

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday confirmed that an Iranian national who was held in Italy had returned...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

CM approves Rs62bn for ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif set a target of providing 40,000 loans by May, while chairing a...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Private bodies urged not to send beggars, drug-addicts to KSA

LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi announced on Sunday that booking...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 12, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (January 13, 2025)....

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Cigarette smuggling inflicts huge loss on economy

PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting was co-chaired by Federal Minister of State Ali Pervez Malik and Advisor to KP CM on...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Growing pollution, dust increase diseases in megacity

KARACHI: Dusty roads and streets, particularly the under-construction University Road, are raising air pollution...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

ITP officer martyred in attack

ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) officer, Zubair Shah (1694/C), was martyred on duty when unidentified...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

‘Gaza March’ in Karachi condemns genocide of Palestinians

KARACHI: A large number of citizens joined a ‘Gaza solidarity march’ here on Sunday, protesting against Israel...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Downsizing of govt depts hailed

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

President summons NA session today

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari summoned the 12th session of the 16th National Assembly on Monday at 5 pm at...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Harassment of ex-wife: Punjab Bar Council suspends licence of lawyer

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Bar Council has taken disciplinary action against an advocate of High Court for his alleged...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Eighteen Housing partners with Pak Charity to build iconic mosque and community hub

ISLAMABAD: Elite Estates Private Limited (EEPL), the developers of the prestigious Eighteen Housing project, has...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Forces kill nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBOs

RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces killed nine terrorists in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District on...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Air pollution: KP govt to frame action plan

PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to prepare an action plan to address the challenges of ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Govt urged to resolve issues facing peasants, workers

HYDERABAD: A consultative dialogue was organised by the Hari Welfare Association in collaboration with the Sindh...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Politics and economics

This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the symbiotic relationship between politics and economics, with...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

RTI flouted with impunity

EDITORIAL: In deference to Article 19-A of the Constitution that guarantees every citizen the right to information...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

The rising threat of AI

EDITORIAL: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) began making its presence felt in the late 1990s, subtly embedded in...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Sacrificed at the altar of fiscal constraint

EDITORIAL: Data uploaded on the website of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reveals that it...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb

NEW YORK: US inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Stocks

Most Gulf markets fall after stronger than expected US jobs data

Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday following stronger than expected US jobs data, which ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Rates

Futures spread up 623bps

KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 623bps to 17.26 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Stocks

Stocks close in deep in the red

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under selling pressure and closed in deep red with heavy losses as the...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Prices show a rising trend

KARACHI: Local cotton prices have seen a significant increase, according to industry sources. While the market...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Letters

Karachi needs attention

Two days ago, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurated the first phase of Malir...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (January ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

84-member team of Hindu pilgrims from India arrives in Sukkur

SUKKUR: An 84-member delegation of Hindu pilgrims from India, led by Santh Yudhishthir Lal, arrived in Sukkur here ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

PIA privatisation: taking off?

The PIA privatisation efforts are back, and the chances of the deal moving forward this time are high. The previous...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Commodities

Indonesia-Pakistan Workshop on Palm Oil 2025 held

KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with key industry stakeholders,...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

SMEDA, SBP, PBA unveil simplified SME loan application

LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

GM SNGPL Rawalpindi urges caution in gas usage during winter

ISLAMABAD: General Manager of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Rawalpindi, Umar Hayat, has urged consumers...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

PJA, ICDRL conduct training workshops for lawyers

LAHORE: The Punjab Judicial Academy (PJA), in collaboration with the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Malala tells Muslim leaders not to ‘legitimise’ Taliban

ISLAMABAD: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday not to legitimise the Afghan...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Punjab decides to overhaul agri, solar and industry sectors

LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to revolutionise agriculture, solar energy, and industry sectors. In this...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:42pm

FBR grilled by SIFC for misuse of EFS

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was reportedly grilled at a recent meeting of Special Investment...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:39am

Global equity capital markets: Aurangzeb for better access to Pak businesses

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held an important meeting with the leadership of Servis Long...

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:54pm

Chinese Exim Bank refuses to extend concessional loans

Cites a limited window and concerns over non-payment or delayed payments to Chinese companies operating Independent Power Producers

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 02:42pm

Money & Banking

Sterling hits 14-month low after US jobs data, gilt yields rise

LONDON: British assets remained under pressure on Friday from high global borrowing costs, with sterling falling for...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Money & Banking

PKR: largely stable

KARACHI: Rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar during the previous week in the inter-bank market. The...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Money & Banking

HabibMetro profit rates on PLS deposits

Following are the rates of profit on various types of PLS Deposit for the period of six months ended December...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 21	280.46
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 21	280.26
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 21	149.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 21	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 21	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 21	5,667.56
India Sensex / Mar 21	76,905.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 21	37,677.06
Nasdaq / Mar 21	17,784.05
Hang Seng / Mar 21	23,689.72
FTSE 100 / Mar 21	8,646.79
Dow Jones / Mar 21	41,985.35
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 21	22,891.68
France CAC40 / Mar 21	8,042.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 21	68.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	17,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21	273,319
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 21	3,028.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 21	65.27
Petrol/Litre / Mar 22	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 22	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ist.Capital Sec / Mar 21 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.73 ▲ 0.25 (16.89%)
Lalpir Power / Mar 21 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	29.32 ▲ 2.67 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 21 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	23.16 ▲ 2.11 (10.02%)
Bela Auto / Mar 21 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	166.87 ▲ 15.17 (10%)
Sally Textile / Mar 21 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11 ▲ 1 (10%)
Agritech Limited / Mar 21 Agritech Limited(AGL)	73.59 ▲ 6.69 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Mar 21 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	122.16 ▲ 11.11 (10%)
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 21 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	117.76 ▲ 10.71 (10%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 21 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	122.32 ▲ 11.12 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	27.96 ▲ 2.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 21 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	126.06 ▼ -13.99 (-9.99%)
Khyber Textile / Mar 21 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	435.56 ▼ -47.57 (-9.85%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 21 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	253.95 ▼ -27.73 (-9.84%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 21 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.80 ▼ -1 (-9.26%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 21 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73 ▼ -6.57 (-8.26%)
Sindh Abadgar / Mar 21 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	51.03 ▼ -4.08 (-7.4%)
Ellcot Spinning / Mar 21 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	110 ▼ -8.64 (-7.28%)
Askari Life Assur. / Mar 21 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5 ▼ -0.39 (-7.24%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 21 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.5 (-6.67%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 21 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	14.60 ▼ -0.99 (-6.35%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	163,976,906 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Mar 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,899,654 ▼ -0.15
Pak Refinery / Mar 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,149,230 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 21 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,183,687 ▲ 0.48
Sui South Gas / Mar 21 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,173,748 ▲ 0.42
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Mar 21 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	19,984,659 ▼ -1.09
Pak Elektron / Mar 21 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	19,229,211 ▼ -0.13
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 21 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	18,221,041 ▼ -0.25
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,981,776 ▼ -0.02
Hub Power Co. / Mar 21 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	14,711,439 ▼ -2.32

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