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Book-building on 17-18th: Barkat Frisian’s IPO set to raise Rs1.23bn

KARACHI: Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s Buksh...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:02am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures decline

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday and posted a weekly loss as supply concerns from top producer...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Argentina rains save soy crop from ‘the inferno,’ exchange says

BUENOS AIRES: Rainfall earlier this week provided much-needed relief from dry conditions for over 60% of...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore hits 4-month high on recovering steel demand

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices hit a four-month high on Friday and were set for weekly gains, as steel demand in...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Energy

US natural gas prices slide on rising output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on rising output and forecasts for lower demand next week...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Corn, soy, wheat futures sag on renewed US tariff worries

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn, soybean and wheat futures weakened on Friday on renewed worries that trade...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

KLF 2025: literature, culture, public interest, youth

KARACHI: The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2025 continued with its traditional unbound energy,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

PTI observes ‘black day’

LAHORE: Amid police raids, arrests and Section 144, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held protests in multiple...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

20th convocation of LUMHS Jamshoro held

HYDERABAD: The 20th Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro was held on 08th...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Mian Zahid underscores importance of IMF, EU reviews

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

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Default averted, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the country has been saved from...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Industry

KATI concerned at rising accidents being caused by dumpers

KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi, has expressed deep...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Aurangzeb attends Aga Khan’s funeral in Lisbon

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended the funeral of the late Prince...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:38am

SCBAP chief calls on CJP, endorses appointments, transfers

ISLAMABAD: The President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) approved of the recent appointments by...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:04am

IK writes second ‘open letter’ to COAS

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday wrote a...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Afghan terrorist killed in security forces’ operation in Datta Khel

ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully eliminated an Afghan national involved in terrorist activities inside...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Indian rice offered lowest in BD tender for 50,000 tons

HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Shortages of food, medicines add to uneasy calm in Kurram region

ISLAMABAD: The persistent tense situation in troubled Kurram region has intensified the shortage of food and medical...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

‘FBR can’t take coercive measures without due process’

LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has held that no coercive recovery measures can be taken by Federal Board of...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am

JI Karachi stages protest demo outside ECP office

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi staged a large protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sindh...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Lebanon’s PM names new government

BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon’s prime minister named a new government on Saturday, the presidency announced, with the...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Iran currency plunges to record lows amid escalating US tensions

DUBAI: Iran’s currency fell on Saturday to a new all-time low against the US dollar after the country’s supreme...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Baltic nations cut ties to Russian power grid, prepare to link with EU

VILAKA, (Latvia): The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid on...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Economy set to take off: PM

Premier highlights financial sector has overcome significant challenges and now on a path to sustained recovery and progress

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:53pm

Trade & investment: Jam engaged in strategic meetings with KSA leaders

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, engaged in a series of high-profile meetings in Jeddah, focusing on...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am

PD set to clear ethanol-blending policy draft

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is all set to take up draft of volunteer-based ethanol-blending policy to reduce...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Housing finance project implementation on track: WB

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank says the implementation progress of the Pakistan Housing Finance Project, which aims to...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Salaried individuals: FTO tells FBR to scale back checks on telco-issued certificates

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to check the pattern of...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am

H1 budget deficit 1.2pc of GDP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s budget deficit was recorded at Rs1.5 trillion (1.2 percent of the GDP) in the first half (July...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am

Nepra facing multiple pleas against rise in Discos’ security deposit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is currently facing a flood of petitions...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 04:19pm

‘26th Amendment to stay until withdrawn by parliament’

ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar stated that the 26th Amendment Act, 2024, will remain in the field unless and...

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:16pm

Capital crime scene

EDITORIAL: Until recently, the image the federal capital projected was one of a tranquil, organised, and green city,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Sindh govt introduces ‘climate smart technology’

KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced advanced agricultural research “climate smart technology” in the...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Karachi: govt bans daytime entry of dumpers

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to impose a ban on the entry of dumpers into Karachi during the daytime....

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

French envoy signals support during PAA HQ visit

KARACHI: French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey conducted a high-level visit to the Pakistan Airports Authority...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Crackdown on traffic violators continues

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Road Safety Committee continued its...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Punjab CM Maryam heaps praise on father Nawaz, PM Shehbaz

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude and paid tribute to President Pakistan Muslim...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Sherry stresses importance of climate awareness

KARACHI: Veteran politician and climate advocate Sherry Rehman stressed the immediate need for national and...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Two police cops martyred in Bannu check-post attack

PESHAWAR: Two police personnel were martyred in a terrorists’ attack on a police check post in Bannu. It was second...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Gold prices drop

KARACHI: Gold prices dropped from a historic high on Saturday, showing a fall in the global bullion value, traders...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW

ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a further reduction during this week past...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Punjab CM to open ‘Horse and Cattle Show’ today

LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, accompanied by Minister for Information and Culture Uzma...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

AMAN-25: Naval Chief visits foreign ships

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited foreign ships of navies participating in 9th...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Three youths crushed to death in Karachi

KARACHI: A speeding dumper ran over a motorcycle carrying three young men in Karachi, killing them on the spot on...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

PCB BoGs commends Naqvi for Gaddafi Stadium reconstruction

LAHORE: The Board of Governors (BoGs) of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) has expressed gratitude to the PCB...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Letters

Accidents due to non-implementation of axle load law

While we appreciate Sindh government’s concern for safety and awareness campaigns by the departments, we seek to...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

End of an era: Aga Khan IV (1936-2025)

EDITORIAL: The world mourns the passing of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, for good reason; it marks the end...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 08, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (February 09, 2025)...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Teachers inconvenienced by government

EDITORIAL: Providing knowledge to young people and shaping mindsets in higher education institutions, teachers have ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Joint CPA Conference: Marriyum highlights initiatives taken by Punjab govt

LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday highlighted the initiatives taken by the incumbent...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Gilani for regional cooperation & collective strategies

LAHORE: The two-day Commonwealth Parliamen-tary Association (CPA) South-East Asia Regions Joint Conference concluded...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

FAPUASA to join AGEGA in protest tomorrow

LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA Pakistan) decided to join with...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

CTD arrests 15 terrorists of banned outfit

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 15 terrorists...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Govt working on agri uplift of Potohar

LAHORE: The Punjab government is developing a transformation plan for the agricultural development of the Potohar...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 40.516 ...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Selective buying seen on cotton market

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

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (February 08, 2025)...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Asia rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low

BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week,...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Copper prices hit three-month high

LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest levels in three months on Friday and were heading for their biggest weekly...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures gain on Ramadan demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight week of gains, supported...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Commodities

Gold prices gain on safe-haven demand

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for a sixth consecutive week of gains as escalating trade...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Energy

Oil prices set for 3rd straight weekly fall on tariff concerns

HOUSTON: Oil prices finished with daily gains on Friday after new sanctions were imposed on Iran’s crude exports...

Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 21	280.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 21	280.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 21	140.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 21	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 21	1.34
Euro to USD / Apr 21	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Apr 18	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
India Sensex / Apr 21	21,395.14
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 21	34,356.93
Hang Seng / Apr 21	79,442.98

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	299,811
Petrol/Litre / Apr 21	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 21	63.76
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 21	3,389.31
Diesel/Litre / Apr 21	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 21	67.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Quice Food / Apr 21 Quice Food Industries Limited(QUICE)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Apr 21 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	10.16 ▲ 0.94 (10.2%)
Saritow Spinning / Apr 21 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	16.79 ▲ 1.53 (10.03%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Apr 21 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Crescent Steel / Apr 21 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	128.69 ▲ 11.7 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Apr 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	27.73 ▲ 2.52 (10%)
EMCO Industries / Apr 21 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	36.29 ▲ 3.3 (10%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Apr 21 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	184.40 ▲ 16.76 (10%)
Nagina Cot. / Apr 21 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	54.98 ▲ 5 (10%)
National Silk / Apr 21 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	35.20 ▲ 3.2 (10%)

Stock	Price
Pak Reinsurance / Apr 21 Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited(PAKRI)	13.45 ▼ -2.45 (-15.41%)
Arpak Int. / Apr 21 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	61.41 ▼ -6.54 (-9.62%)
Samba Bank / Apr 21 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	9.07 ▼ -0.9 (-9.03%)
NBP PGETF / Apr 21 NBP Pakistan Growth Exchange Traded Fund(NBPGETF)	21.51 ▼ -1.76 (-7.56%)
Dewan Automotive Eng. / Apr 21 Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited(DWAE)	32.93 ▼ -2.64 (-7.42%)
Bela Auto / Apr 21 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	151.60 ▼ -12.05 (-7.36%)
UDL International / Apr 21 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.80 ▼ -0.62 (-7.36%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Apr 21 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	112.52 ▼ -8.89 (-7.32%)
Kohinoor Mills / Apr 21 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	30.93 ▼ -2.44 (-7.31%)
Next Capital / Apr 21 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	7.36 ▼ -0.58 (-7.3%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	103,028,410 ▲ 0.01
Power Cement / Apr 21 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	62,587,267 ▲ 1.23
B.O.Punjab / Apr 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	42,587,808 ▲ 0.25
Sui South Gas / Apr 21 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,216,804 ▲ 0.9
Sui North Gas / Apr 21 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	28,845,690 ▲ 10.7
Fauji Foods Ltd / Apr 21 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	27,776,861 ▲ 0.64
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 21 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	25,090,099 ▲ 3.93
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 21 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,630,998 ▼ -0.03
Pak Elektron / Apr 21 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	21,655,133 ▲ 1.29
Fauji Cement / Apr 21 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,149,277 ▲ 0.34

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