News Archives for Print - 2025-05-13

<<>>

Print - 2025-05-13

Ministers discuss 25-year plantation alongside motorways plan

ISLAMABAD: A major national initiative is being launched to plant fruit-bearing trees and undertake large scale...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:09am

Anti-drug initiative: No courier, food deliveries to educational places: IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, directed the authorities to immediately halt the couriers and ...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:09am

Meeting with UNOPS country director: Jam highlights Balochistan’s true uplift potential

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has emphasised the immense development potential of Balochistan during a...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:09am

Pakistan’s victory has introduced ‘new normal’, says businessman

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, president of the Pakistan Businessmen...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:08am

Dr Saad Z Usmani receives ‘The Giants of Cancer Care Award’

KARACHI: Saad Z Usmani a graduate of the Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, working with the Memorial Sloan...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:08am

‘Fun Day’ on cattle market

KARACHI: Karachi Northern Bypass ‘Cattle-Friendly Market’ Sunday saw a fun day, with Qawwali Night by Amjad Ali...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:07am

Punjab CM approves ‘Wheat Support Programme’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the issuance of a wheat support price of Rs 5,000 per...

Updated 13 May, 2025 09:16am

CM forms body to oversee Punjab cities’ uplift programme

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formed a provincial steering committee headed by Punjab Local...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:03am

Maryam says Nawaz Sharif made country’s defence invincible

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the success of ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ infused...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:02am

UAF observes Youm-i-Tashakur

FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad observed Youm-i-Tashakur for giving a befitting response to...

Published 13 May, 2025 07:00am

Sikh delegation meets Hafiz Naeem

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has warned that if India does not refrain from aggressive...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:59am

UK, France & Australia urge Pakistan to exercise restraint

ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India following days’ long escalation, the...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:57am

AJK: Health minister Kamal vows all-out cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Mustafa Kamal Monday has assured the people...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:55am

JI asks govt not to give India any guarantee sans it quits aggression

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Monday, while slamming India said that unless...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:53am

ILO holds webinar to mark International Nurses’ Day: Need for promoting gender-responsive healthcare systems stressed

ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director to Pakistan, Geir Tonstol, Monday,...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:50am

Commercial areas: Ban on night-time parking of unrelated vehicles

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration has announced strict new measures, including a ban on night-time parking of...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:50am

Entire nation has full confidence in armed forces: minister

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that the entire nation is proud of...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:46am

ABAD congratulates Army over historic victory against India

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) have congratulated Pakistan’s military, celebrating ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:45am

Pak-India future talks will focus on three main disputes: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that any future talks between Pakistan and India would ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:43am

BISP launches new digital payment system

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid chaired a meeting to accelerate the...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:43am

Kremlin rejects Europe’s ‘ultimatums’ for truce with Ukraine

KYIV: The Kremlin said Monday it would not accept “ultimatums” set by European leaders to enter a ceasefire with...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Israel urges ICC to drop arrest warrants against PM

THE HAGUE: Israel has asked the International Criminal Court to dismiss its arrest warrants against Prime Minister...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

The Weather

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

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Money & Banking

Awaiting US cash, EBRD gives funders till end of the year to pay up

LONDON: The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development has extended the deadline for its shareholders to...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Half a million Somali children risk dying from hunger: NGO

NAIROBI: Almost half a million children in Somalia face severe malnourishment and are at risk of dying from hunger,...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Bangladesh investigators say ousted PM behind deadly crackdown

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina masterminded a deadly crackdown on mass protests that...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school

DEPEYIN (Myanmar): A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Agritech Limited

Agritech Limited (PSX: AGL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1959 as Pak-American Fertilizers Limited. The company is...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:59am

Coffee, please!

The coffee culture is gradually taking root in Pakistan. The young population is increasingly drawn to this ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Power tariffs: Summer relief extends

The summer season of massive relief continues for electricity consumers, as another Rs1.55/unit cut in lieu of...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:49am

LCCI holds rally to show solidarity with armed forces

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a passionate rally to demonstrate unwavering ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

National Women’s T20 Tournament round five, six stage on 13th, 14th

LAHORE: The round five and six of the five-team National Women’s T20 Tournament 2024-25 are set to be staged on ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

NA praises armed forces for exemplary professionalism, vigilance, courage

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly came together in a show of unanimous support on Monday, passing a resolution ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

May 10 to be recognised as ‘Day of the Battle for Truth’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Monday that May 10 will officially be recognised as the “Day of...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Govt exploring JV option to run Roosevelt Hotel: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told National Assembly on Monday that the government is exploring a joint...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan National Assembly passes two bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed, “The Special Technology Zones Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025” and “The...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:26am

Minister, military officials visit Sheikhupura and Muridke

SHEIKHUPURA: On the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, and...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Civilians’, soldiers’ valour & sacrifice form cornerstone of security: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Monday visited Combined Military Hospital...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

International Nurses Day marked

LAHORE: With the theme – “Our nurses-our future–caring for nurses strengthens economies,” International...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Punjab Assembly passes resolution marking country’s victory

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a resolution marking the defeat of Indian aggression and...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Imran Khan’s bail petitions: hearing on 15th

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has scheduled hearing of bail petitions filed by former PTI chairman Imran Khan in...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:19am

Pakistan armed forces successfully carried out ‘Bunyanum Marsoos’

ISLAMABAD: In a bold and decisive response to unprovoked Indian military aggression, the Pakistan Armed Forces...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:19am

CM Maryam visits CMH to inquire after the Ghazis

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited CMH Hospital to inquire after the Ghazis. She met the...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Punjab governor approves various bills including Thalassemia Prevention Bill

LAHORE: The Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has given assent to several bills passed by the Punjab...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:18am

IG Punjab commends police force for ‘excellent performance’

LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has commended the police force for their excellent...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:17am

India’s pride has been crushed: PTI

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Monday, lauded Pakistan’s decisive...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

‘Facts must not be the casualty in any conflict’: CPJ

NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the nationwide block on access to The Wire independent news...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Trump calls US Fed chair ‘fool’ after pause in rate cuts

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump branded Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “fool” on Thursday after the central ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (May 12, 2025). ==================================== BR...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 12, 2025). ======================================= Offset Paper...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 12, 2025)...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 12, 2025)....

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 12, 2025)....

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 12, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 12, 2025). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

LME official prices

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

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 122,690 tons of cargo comprising 49,112 Tons of import cargo and 73,578 Tons...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Stocks

Nikkei ends higher on US-China trade deal hopes

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as indications of progress in US-China trade talks...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Stocks

Chinese stock rally on US-China trade deal

SINGAPORE: Chinese stocks rallied and the yuan strengthened on Monday after the United States and China said they...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Stocks

European shares close higher after Sino-US tariff deal

FRANKFURT: European shares started the week on a positive note on Monday after the United States and China agreed to...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Stocks

S&P 500 jumps to over two-month high

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 hit its highest since early March on Monday as a crucial US-China agreement to slash...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Stocks

Sri Lanka stock market closed

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s stock market will be closed on Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, for local holidays....

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

The burden of govt debt

The government debt outstanding is the debt that is to be serviced out of the Federal Consolidated Fund plus the ...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:37am

Back from the brink

Pakistan and India have managed to break out of the escalatory cycle that began on the night of May 6-7, 2025 after...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:39am

After the victory

Pakistan’s gains go far beyond the battlefield. India has lost more than just six aircraft. Welcome to the dawn of...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:42am

Letters

Unlocking Islamic finance in Pakistan: real strategies for real growth

For Islamic finance in Pakistan to truly thrive, we need a unified regulatory framework that is consistently applied...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The Gang of Four’

“Prime Minister must revisit the actions of The Gang of Four.” “Modi is one, but I can’t guess who the other three...

Updated 13 May, 2025 07:21am

Pakistan welcomes PKK’s announcement

ISLAMABAD: The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan welcomed the announcement regarding the dissolution of...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Punjab Food Authority discards 5,850kg of ‘unhygienic’ chicken meat

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out an operation against dead and unhygienic chicken meat in...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:16am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab Seed Corporation becomes Member of Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance

LAHORE: Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) has been selected as a member of the Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA),...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:15am

Sports Board Punjab holds rally to rejoice victory against India

LAHORE: Sports Board Punjab (SBP) organized a rally from National Hockey Stadium to Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, to...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Transparent budgeting linked to citizen participation: SAU VC

HYDERABAD: Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, Dr Altaf Ali Siyal, has emphasized that...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Rates

Over 10,000-point gain

KARACHI: In a historic turn of events, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a dramatic rebound on Monday,...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

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

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Iron ore climbs as US, China agree to slash tariffs

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed on Monday as the world’s two largest economies agreeing to a deal to ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Weaker euro supports Paris wheat

HAMBURG: European wheat rose on Monday, supported by export-boosting euro weakness after the United States and China...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton market remains steady

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

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton spot rates

KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (May 12, 2025)...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Energy

Oil prices climb 2pc to two-week high

NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% to a two-week high on Monday after the US and China agreed to temporarily ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Gold falls over 2pc as US and China strike tariff deal

NEW YORK: Safe-haven gold fell more than 2% on Monday as risk sentiment crept in following the announcement of a...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Metals prices buoyed by US-China trade deal

LONDON: Industrial metals prices rose on Monday as growth and demand fears eased after China and the US agreed a ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures climb

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Monday, supported by a trade war truce deal between the US and China that...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Russian wheat prices flat

MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices were unchanged last week amid low market activity, analysts said. The price for...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Energy

US natgas prices drop 4pc on rising output

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 4% on Monday on a rise in output in recent days coupled with a decline ...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 29.588billion...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Indus Waters Treaty

EDITORIAL: The 1960 World Bank brokered Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), that remained operational even during the three...

Updated 13 May, 2025 08:07am

The IMF nod, and after

EDITORIAL: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) approval of USD 2.4 billion in financing for Pakistan...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

MENA

Pakistan’s tech startups shine at GISEC

The startups believe AI is not just a trend but the next step in strengthening online security

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Commodities

Gold sees gigantic loss

KARACHI: Gold saw a gigantic loss on Monday with global market crushing below $3,250 per ounce, traders said. Local...

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Industry

Housing finance schemes: Pakistan govt ready to offer 100% guarantees to banks

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Monday announced that the...

Updated 13 May, 2025 11:44am

Increasing trade substantially: APTMA welcomes Trump’s statement

Industry

Previous Day

BR100
BR30
KSE100
KSE30
KMI30

1D 5D 3M 6M 1Y

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	285.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	284.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	148.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.16
UK LIBOR % / Jul 15	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 16	6,263.70
Nasdaq / Jul 16	20,730.49
Dow Jones / Jul 16	44,254.78
India Sensex / Jul 17	82,481.83
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	39,901.19
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,541.19
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	8,965.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,224.23
France CAC40 / Jul 17	7,791.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 16	16,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 16	305,212
Petrol/Litre / Jul 17	272.15
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	66.56
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	3,335.18
Diesel/Litre / Jul 17	284.35
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	68.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jul 17 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.65 ▲ 1 (13.07%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jul 17 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	9.47 ▲ 1 (11.81%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 17 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	9.72 ▲ 1 (11.47%)
First Dawood Prop. / Jul 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	6.81 ▲ 0.7 (11.46%)
Escorts Bank / Jul 17 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	7.99 ▲ 0.82 (11.44%)
Paramount Mod / Jul 17 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	10.20 ▲ 1 (10.87%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 17 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	7.84 ▲ 0.76 (10.73%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Jul 17 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.40 ▲ 0.32 (10.39%)
Zephyr Textile / Jul 17 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	16.46 ▲ 1.5 (10.03%)
Habib Insurance / Jul 17 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	18.55 ▲ 1.69 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
J.K.Spinning / Jul 17 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	96 ▼ -9.06 (-8.62%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	40.11 ▼ -3.56 (-8.15%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jul 17 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	38.20 ▼ -3.25 (-7.84%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Jul 17 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	10.11 ▼ -0.86 (-7.84%)
Engro Poly(Pref / Jul 17 Engro Poly(Pref)(EPCLPS)	12.02 ▼ -0.98 (-7.54%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	9.10 ▼ -0.72 (-7.33%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jul 17 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	71.77 ▼ -5.45 (-7.06%)
Kohat Textile / Jul 17 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	70.68 ▼ -5.32 (-7%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 17 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	6 ▼ -0.45 (-6.98%)
Apna Microfin. / Jul 17 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	12.06 ▼ -0.89 (-6.87%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 17 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	64,644,224 ▲ 0.56
First Dawood Prop. / Jul 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	23,571,719 ▲ 0.7
Ghani Chemworld / Jul 17 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	16,433,591 ▲ 0.92
Thatta Cement / Jul 17 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	15,380,433 ▲ 1.43
Hub Power Co. / Jul 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	10,986,885 ▲ 4.03
Treet Corp / Jul 17 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	8,858,112 ▲ 0.72
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	8,695,950 ▲ 0.1
P.T.C.L. / Jul 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	8,255,854 ▲ 1.12
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,080,106 ▼ -0.16
Ist.Capital Sec / Jul 17 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	7,681,388 ▲ 0.18

Markets →

Most Popular