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Floods, political instability have taken heavy toll on economy: experts

KARACHI: The economic outlook of the country has deteriorated significantly owing to the floods and political...

Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am

Pakistan

People will enter Rawalpindi from all sides on November 26: Asad Umar

PTI leader says Murree Road has been selected as the meeting point for protesters

Updated 21 Nov, 2022 10:37pm

Pakistan

Long march: Next ‘plan of action’ to be announced on 26th: IK

There is no other solution to the country’s issues than fresh and fair elections, says PTI chairman

Updated 20 Nov, 2022 09:45am

Editorials

The economic malaise

EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin stated during a scheduled press conference that the International Monetary...

Published 11 Mar, 2022 05:12am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Murad Saeed declared number one!

“Murad Saeed was declared number one and I for one agree with The Khan’s assessment.” “I guess he is young...

Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am

Rs 126.4bn Karachi water scheme included: Ecnec approves over Rs448bn projects

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved over Rs448...

Updated 01 Feb, 2022 09:51am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A ‘U-turner’

“I tell you in Pakistani politics it’s all in a name and I have renamed…” “Don’t tell me let me guess?...

Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am

Pakistan

‘Greater Karachi Water Supply Project K-IV’ Ministry to expedite processing of revised PC-1

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiative will expedite the processing of revised PC-1 of...

Published 04 Dec, 2021 04:23am

We have to restore Chinese investor confidence: SAPM

Khalid Mansoor tells Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives that Chinese investment companies are facing issues

Updated 17 Sep, 2021 10:01am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Please brush up your Urdu

"You have to see the glass as half full - I mean such pessimism on all matters is not healthy for you." "So you...

Published 15 Sep, 2021 04:19am

Pakistan

Restaurant owners appeal to allow indoor dining

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Restaurants Association, Saturday, requested the National Command and Operation Centre...

Published 08 Aug, 2021 03:38am

Pakistan

PM launches nationwide monsoon tree plantation drive

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said as Pakistan faced the impending challenge of climate change,...

Published 27 Jul, 2021 04:40am

Pakistan

Asad for joint efforts to combat coronavirus, natural calamities

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umer has said that we need to work...

Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who is the fittest in Pakistan?

“If you support survival of the fittest theory who do you reckon is the fittest in this Land of the Pure?”...

Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am

Opinion

The growth rate controversy

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has claimed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 3.94 percent in the...

Published 31 May, 2021 03:12am

Pakistan

PM order interior minister to devise strategy on Sindh law & order: Fawad

Taking notice of grave concerns of Sindh Governor and Asad Umer on rising crime rate in Sindh, the prime minister also directed the interior minister to submit a report in that regard.

Published 25 May, 2021 09:44pm

Pakistan

Corona vaccine: Govt extends support to AJK, Sindh: Umer

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umer on Tuesday said that the incumbent government is...

Updated 19 May, 2021 10:13am

Pakistan

Electoral reforms: NA speaker forms parliamentary committee

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser constituted a five-member Parliamentary Committee to further the...

Updated 07 May, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Asad urges people to strictly observe SOPs to avert lethal wave of corona virus

He said number of cases are being reported from Karachi and Hyderabad but the situation in other areas including Islamabad is much better than other parts of the country.

Published 06 May, 2021 10:35pm

Pakistan

PTI govt spending huge amount for development of Karachi: Asad

The roads were broken in many areas of Karachi, he said adding that the people did not have proper facilities in the hospitals.

Published 05 May, 2021 12:14am

Pakistan

Public cooperation essential to efficiently cope with pandemic: Asad Umer

He said that ventilators, their condition, oxygen supply and other facilities are also being examined on daily basis.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 06:26pm

Pakistan

DRAP to determine price of corona vaccine: Asad Umer

He, however said the people would have the opportunity to buy vaccine at affordable price in near future.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

Lawmakers offered a carrot of uplift funds?

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday subsided all other engagements only to devote his time and energy ...

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:35am

Pakistan

Govt trying to stop horse trading in Senate elections: Asad

Commenting on agreements with power companies, he said signing agreements with 46 companies would save Rs.836 billion.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 01:13am

Pakistan

Asad Umer rules out Governor's Rule in Sindh

The Sindh government could still not purchase the COVID-19 vaccinations and was standing in line for getting the same from the federal government, he criticised.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 08:40pm

Pakistan

NAB should confine its actions to public sector: Mandviwalla

KARACHI: Senate deputy chairman Saleem Mandviwalla on Saturday said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:36am

Business & Finance

Business community rejects increase in power tariff

KARACHI: Businessmen Group (BMG) chairman and former president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)...

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:06am

Pakistan

COVID-19 vaccine to be available in Pakistan by March: Asad

He further stated that Sindh government should also make the arrangements for the purchase of coronavirus vaccine to protect the people living in provincial areas.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:14am

Pakistan

PTI not involve in IPPs agreements: Minister

The agreement with IPPs was made by the last regimes and the ruling party had no role in that regard, he stated in an interview with a private television channel.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 11:34pm

Pakistan

PTI govt to clinch next elections on basis of removing inflation: Asad

The minister accused the PPP leaders for enjoying luxuries life on the public money. He added the center would never grant any fund to the PPP leaders for the purpose.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 02:40am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Mar 29 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	4.42 ▲ 0.62 (16.32%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 29 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	8.15 ▲ 1.00 (13.99%)
KASB Modaraba / Mar 29 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	1.24 ▲ 0.15 (13.76%)
Invest Bank / Mar 29 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	1.19 ▲ 0.10 (9.17%)
J.K.Spinning / Mar 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	43.32 ▲ 3.02 (7.49%)
Khairpur / Mar 29 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	67.61 ▲ 4.71 (7.49%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 29 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	15.22 ▲ 1.06 (7.49%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Mar 29 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	26.87 ▲ 1.87 (7.48%)
Shield Corp. / Mar 29 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	304 ▲ 20.89 (7.38%)
Shifa Int.Hosp / Mar 29 Shifa International Hospitals Limited(SHFA)	119 ▲ 8.00 (7.21%)

Stock	Price
Pak. P.V.C. / Mar 29 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	3.91 ▼ -0.99 (-20.20%)
First Pak Mod. / Mar 29 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.20 ▼ -0.20 (-14.29%)
Bilal Fibres / Mar 29 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.15 ▼ -0.29 (-11.89%)
Unicap Modaraba / Mar 29 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.61 ▼ -0.19 (-10.56%)
U.D.L.Modaraba / Mar 29 First UDL Modaraba(FUDLM)	4.71 ▼ -0.49 (-9.42%)
Media Times Ltd / Mar 29 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.82 ▼ -0.16 (-8.08%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Mar 29 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	4.07 ▼ -0.34 (-7.71%)
Saritow Spinning / Mar 29 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	4.03 ▼ -0.33 (-7.57%)
Metro Steel / Mar 29 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	27.39 ▼ -2.22 (-7.50%)
Nimir Ind.Chem. / Mar 29 Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited(NICL)	57.77 ▼ -4.68 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
Telecard Limited / Mar 29 Telecard Limited(TELE)	23,781,500 ▼ -0.33
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,342,048 ▼ -0.02
Pakistan Alumin / Mar 29 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited(PABC)	7,635,500 ▼ -2.29
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 29 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	5,999,500 ▼ -0.17
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 29 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	4,517,772 ▼ -0.92
Shifa Int.Hosp / Mar 29 Shifa International Hospitals Limited(SHFA)	4,299,000 ▲ 8.00
Pak Elektron / Mar 29 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	4,048,000 ▼ -0.07
K-Electric Ltd. / Mar 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,769,542 ▼ -0.02
Habib Bank / Mar 29 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	3,527,993 ▼ -1.26
D.G.K.Cement / Mar 29 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	3,430,473 ▼ -0.07

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 29	284
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 29	283.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 29	131.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 29	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 29	1.23
Euro to USD / Mar 29	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 28	4.81

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 28	3971.27
Nasdaq / Mar 28	11716.08
Dow Jones / Mar 28	32394.25
India Sensex / Mar 29	57772.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 29	27883.78
Hang Seng / Mar 29	20191.68
FTSE 100 / Mar 29	7506.30
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 29	15242.54
France CAC40 / Mar 29	7139.99

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 28	18935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 28	175411
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 29	73.63
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 29	1966.74
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 29	82

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