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MPs to call upon individuals involved in allocating Hajj quota to private operators

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has decided to call upon all the relevant individuals involved in the process of...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:06am

Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Hyderabad inaugurated at Isra University

HYDERABAD: Isra Islamic Foundation proudly hosted the inauguration ceremony of Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Hyderabad, a...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:04am

ICT conducts mock civil defence drills

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration on Friday conducted emergency preparedness drills in...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:04am

JI observes Youm-e-Azm across Karachi

KARACHI: On the call of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief, Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Youm-e-Azm (Determination Day) was...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:04am

PPP leaders from southern Punjab, KP meet Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) from South Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa called on PPP...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:04am

PDWP approves three schemes worth Rs16bn

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) Punjab on Friday approved three development schemes worth Rs...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:04am

Governor Punjab praises Tara Group chief

LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider, has assured that input from private institutions and industrialists...

Published 10 May, 2025 07:03am

Azma raps Indian media for twisting facts

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Godi media has become a disgrace under the guise of...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:59am

Ahead of key China talks, Trump says 80pc tariff ‘seems right’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods “seems right,” making his...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Corporate email users at risk of account theft: Kaspersky

ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company has revealed that employees using corporate emails to register for...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

PCB postpones remaining eight matches of HBL-PSL-X

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

GPS on the moon Spanish firm launches lunar navigation system

MADRID: Spanish technology company GMV has unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon that aims to make ...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

PTI leader steps up criticism of PM Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday,...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Water board asked to fast-track execution of K-IV project

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a meeting to review the progress of the K-IV...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan hasn’t used drones, missiles or rockets against India’s territory: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military on Thursday firmly rejected Indian claims of Pakistan launching cross-border drone...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Naqvi, US Acting Envoy take stock of situation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi in a meeting with the Acting United States (US) Ambassador Natalie Baker,...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

IHRA issues emergency memo to all hospitals

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has issued a broad emergency memo to all government and...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Political parties put their full weight behind armed forces

ISLAMABAD: With tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan flaring once again, National Assembly ...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Civil defence mock drills well under way

LAHORE: Mock training exercises of civil defence, rescue, and police were underway, and thousands of students and...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

CM, Finland’s envoy discuss bilateral trade, other matters

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Ambassador of Finland Hannu Ripatti in which matters ...

Updated 10 May, 2025 06:35am

Industry

Chinese trade team holds talks with FPCCI officials

LAHORE: A high-level Chinese business delegation, led by Ms Hu Zhuling, President of the Hunan Chamber of Commerce...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Red Line BRT project: Sharjeel reviews progress

KARACHI: A meeting was held in Karachi, chaired by the Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, to review the...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Shah Latif University, Selçuk University Türkiye sign MoU

HYDERABAD: In a meaningful advancement toward international academic cooperation, Shah Abdul Latif University,...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Punjab CM pays tribute to valour, skills of PAF

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force on the social networking...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia: Pakistan greets appointment of Miguel Ángel Moratinos

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan warmly welcomed the appointment of the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 09, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (May 10, 2025)...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Rallies held against Indian aggression

ISLAMABAD: Activists and supporters of different political and religious parties on Friday staged protest rallies to...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Innocent civilians: PPP leaders condemn Indian aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders Umar Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik on Friday strongly...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Gandapur moves IHC for IK’s parole

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Friday, moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for the...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Final review of HEDP project: HEC, World Bank successfully concludes

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the World Bank have successfully concluded their...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

KP to allocate 100pc funds for near completion projects

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the concerned officials to allocate 100% funds in the...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

LHC orders crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the traffic police to immediately launch a crackdown on...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Mian Zahid says Pak-India tension may escalate into bigger crisis

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

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Education, tourism and trade: Punjab Governor, Philippines CG discuss cooperation

LAHORE: Honorary Consul General of the Philippines Fadhel Sheikh called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

SC announces reduced summer vacations

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday announced summer vacations from June 16 to September 8, 2025. A...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

TEVTA chairman calls for urgent linkages between industry, academia

LAHORE: Chairman of the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Brigadier Muhammad Sajid...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

77 Indian drones shot down so far

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have successfully shot down a total of 77 drones amid escalating tensions...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Disinformation rejected: Normal operations continue at Karachi Port

KARACHI: Operations at the Pakistan’s largest seaport, Karachi Port, remain uninterrupted as ships continue to...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Dissenting note of two judges: ‘Compliance with detailed judgement in SIC case is a constitutional fidelity’

ISLAMABAD: Two judges of the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court stated compliance with the detailed judgement...

Updated 10 May, 2025 06:52am

Federal budget 2025-26: Cut in taxation rates for salaried people likely

Relief measures include at least 2.5% reduction in income tax slabs

Updated 10 May, 2025 04:48pm

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (May 09, 2025). ==================================== BR...

Updated 10 May, 2025 07:32am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (May 09, 2025)....

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (May 09, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (May 09,...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (May 09, 2025). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

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 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end little changed

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed largely flat on Friday as losses in consumer discretionary stocks offset gains in...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Stocks

China stocks wobble on looming Sino-US trade talks

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks struggled to gain traction on Friday, trimming the week’s rise, as investors...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

JCC under CPEC to meet in June: Agri tech, energy and Gwadar projects discussed

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning discussed various projects relating to agriculture technology, energy and Gwadar...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Commodities

Gold prices lower further

KARACHI: Gold prices further lowered on Friday depicting a downturn in the global market, traders said....

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Letters

There’s a need to strike a fair balance between solar and grid users

Pakistan’s solar progress is nothing short of impressive. Solar energy made up over 14 percent of the country’s...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Dangerous escalation

EDITORIAL: The cycle of hostility between India and Pakistan, triggered by Indian strikes inside Pakistani territory...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Green Sukuk

EDITORIAL: A press release issued on Wednesday maintained that the government is proud to announce a major milestone...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Let us be prepared

The heatwave season has begun. Already, Karachi is passing through the first of these heat waves as temperatures...

Updated 10 May, 2025 07:46am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Budget on June 2

“So the federal government has stated that the budget would be presented on 2 June.” “Right, but is that date...

Updated 10 May, 2025 07:43am

Tax law: NA body says govt has bypassed Parliament

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Friday categorically conveyed to the Federal Board...

Updated 10 May, 2025 08:54am

Saudi envoy lands in Islamabad to ease tensions

ISLAMABAD: Amidst escalating tension between Pakistan and India, various countries have intensified their efforts,...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

PAF prowess comes under global focus

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army’s spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has categorically denied any direct contact...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

India’s reckless conduct has brought neighbours ‘closer to major conflict’: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that it is most unfortunate that India’s ...

Updated 10 May, 2025 11:03am

Rates

PSX sees big bounce-back

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a remarkable recovery on Friday after four consecutive negative...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Rs757m allocated as provisional IBCs for PD

ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has reportedly allocated Rs757.336 million as provisional Indicative Budget Ceilings...

Updated 10 May, 2025 02:39pm

Pakistan Electricity Review 2025 launched

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electricity Review 2025, recently launched by Renewables First, an Islamabad-based energy...

Updated 10 May, 2025 02:39pm

Retiring Rs50bn loan: ECC seeks SNGPL’s cash flow projections

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sought Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited...

Updated 10 May, 2025 08:53am

QTA & MTA: Nepra cuts tariffs for Discos and KE

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday announced a reduction in electricity...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Tobacco, poultry sectors accused of evading Rs400bn tax

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Friday, disclosed massive tax...

Updated 10 May, 2025 08:51am

Cotton & Textile

Firm trend on cotton market

LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan’s real victory is resilience

You’d think by now South Asia would’ve learned its lesson: don’t believe everything your TV anchor shouts at...

Updated 10 May, 2025 07:38am

Harpo Hydropower Project: minister discusses reasons for delay

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo on Friday held a meeting on the Harpo Hydropower...

Updated 10 May, 2025 11:03am

All bodies from FCCI platform reject new tax laws

FAISALABAD: All business, trade and industrial organisations from the platform of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Companies

Launch of all-new Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid hosted

LAHORE: Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited successfully hosted the nationwide launch of the all-new Hyundai...

Updated 12 May, 2025 12:39pm

Oil & gas sector: Minister, PPEPCA discuss key opportunities, challenges

Energy

Industry

KATI, BBSHRRDB to work jointly in order to develop skilled workforce

KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research...

Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 8	284.42
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 8	284.22
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 8	146.07
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 8	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 8	1.36
Euro to USD / Jul 8	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Jul 7	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 7	6,229.98
Nasdaq / Jul 7	20,412.52
Dow Jones / Jul 7	44,406.36
India Sensex / Jul 8	83,401.44
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 8	39,706.15
Hang Seng / Jul 8	24,040.70
FTSE 100 / Jul 8	8,815.84
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 8	24,080.71
France CAC40 / Jul 8	7,706.47

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 7	16,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 7	304,640
Petrol/Litre / Jul 8	266.79
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 8	67.58
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 8	3,336.43
Diesel/Litre / Jul 8	272.98
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 8	67.92

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 8 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	6.35 ▲ 0.85 (15.45%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jul 8 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.17 ▲ 0.41 (14.86%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 8 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	8.02 ▲ 1 (14.25%)
Habib Ins. / Jul 8 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	9.47 ▲ 1 (11.81%)
Intermarket Securities / Jul 8 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	9.88 ▲ 1 (11.26%)
TPL Properties / Jul 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	10.72 ▲ 1 (10.29%)
Invest Bank / Jul 8 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	10.82 ▲ 1 (10.18%)
Ghani Chemworld / Jul 8 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	14.36 ▲ 1.31 (10.04%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jul 8 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	19.86 ▲ 1.81 (10.03%)
First Treet Manuf / Jul 8 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	17.66 ▲ 1.61 (10.03%)

Stock	Price
PIA Holding Co.B / Jul 8 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	19,608.80 ▼ -2178.79 (-10%)
Apna Microfin. / Jul 8 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	12.94 ▼ -1.35 (-9.45%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 8 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	48.10 ▼ -4.88 (-9.21%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 8 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	124 ▼ -11.75 (-8.66%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 8 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	13.08 ▼ -1.11 (-7.82%)
Universal Ins. / Jul 8 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.40 ▼ -0.88 (-7.8%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Jul 8 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	27.10 ▼ -2.15 (-7.35%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jul 8 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	28 ▼ -2 (-6.67%)
JS Bank Ltd / Jul 8 JS Bank Limited(JSBL)	13.90 ▼ -0.98 (-6.59%)
JS Investments / Jul 8 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	26.35 ▼ -1.76 (-6.26%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jul 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	95,783,189 ▲ 1
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	53,411,745 ▲ 0.09
Ghani Global Holding / Jul 8 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	29,121,173 ▲ 1.35
Telecard Limited / Jul 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	28,264,041 ▲ 0.53
Sui South Gas / Jul 8 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	27,946,249 ▲ 0.8
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jul 8 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	22,753,638 ▲ 0.44
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 8 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	21,321,657 ▲ 0.85
Hascol Petrol / Jul 8 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	20,299,666 ▲ 0.36
Invest Bank / Jul 8 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	19,505,372 ▲ 1
Unity Foods Ltd / Jul 8 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	18,407,267 ▲ 0.48

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