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Beyond coal: cementing a green future for Pakistan

Statement: As global trade and policies evolve, the cement sector must innovate to stay competitive. The cement...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am

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China’s coal imports from Russia rise 6% in March, Indonesia slides

BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 6% in March from the same month last year to 7.33 million metric...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 11:58am

Markets

China’s March coal imports sink 6% as domestic prices slide

BEIJING: China’s coal imports fell 6% in March, hurt by high inventories at ports and weak domestic demand that have...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 12:03pm

Markets

Proposed US port fees on China-built ships begin choking coal, agriculture exports

LOS ANGELES/CARLSBAD: President Donald Trump’s plan to revive U.S. shipbuilding using massive fees on China-linked...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 12:43pm

Markets

Pakistan’s power generation falls 15% MoM, costs plunge 30% in February

Power generation falls to lowest in five years, says JS Global

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:41pm

Markets

China’s coal imports tick up in January-February despite risks to outlook

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 2.1% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday, as the import arbitrage...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:01am

Markets

China’s January-February imports of soybean, coal rise; iron ore, crude oil fall

China imports of soybean and coal rose in January-February from a year earlier, while those of iron ore, crude oil,...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 09:48am

Markets

Pakistan’s power generation decreases in January as demand dips

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,152 GWh (10,957 MW) in January 2025, a decrease of 2% YoY compared to...

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 06:10pm

Markets

China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports

BEIJING: China, the world’s top coal importer, bought less Russian coal in 2024 while increasing purchases from...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:26pm

Markets

China’s coal imports hit record high in 2024

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower...

Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:11pm

Markets

Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says

PARIS: Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:43pm

Business & Finance

Thatta Cement rejects ‘abrupt shutdown’ claims, says plant remains fully operational

Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) categorically rejected claims made by a competitor alleging an abrupt shutdown...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 05:22pm

Markets

China’s Oct coal imports from Russia rise 13%

BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 13% in October from the same month a year earlier despite sanctions...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

Markets

China’s October coal imports rise 29% year-on-year

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 29% in October from a year earlier, customs data showed on Thursday, putting...

Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

Markets

Anglo to sell 33pc stake in Australian steelmaking coal assets

JOHANNESBURG: Anglo American has agreed to sell a 33.3% stake in a joint venture that owns a 70% interest in the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am

Imported coal supply to Sahiwal power plant: CPPA-G asks PR to increase number of freight trains

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has asked Pakistan Railways (PR) to increase...

Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:23am

Markets

Power generation in Pakistan falls in September amid rising costs, shift to renewables

Power generation in Pakistan stood at 12,487 GWh (17,343 MW) in September 2024, a decline of over 6% YoY compared to...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 10:49pm

Markets

India to launch coal exchange soon

NEW DELHI: India is planning to establish a coal exchange which will aim to stabilize prices of the fuel and improve...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am

Markets

Energy mix: Global commitments restrict fossil fuel growth

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a serious dilemma. It needs cheap energy which could be produced with indigenous ...

Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am

CRA on the cards to ensure transparency in imported coal pricing

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority (CRA) to ensure transparency in...

Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02am

Markets

Minister briefs French envoy on alternative energy projects

KARACHI: Minister of Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Thursday met French ...

Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am

Markets

Pakistan’s power generation falls sharply amid rising costs, solarisation

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 13,180 GWh (17,714 MW) in August 2024, a decline of over 17% YoY as...

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:24pm

Markets

China’s August coal output up on more power, chemical demand

BEIJING: China’s coal output rose 2.8% in August from a year earlier, statistics bureau data showed on Saturday, on...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 10:48am

Markets

China’s August coal imports rise 3% as heat waves spur power demand

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 3% in August as utilities continued to stock up amid record-breaking hot weather,...

Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45am

Opinion

‘Xinjiang, Balochistan and FATA’

This is apropos to two back-to-back letters titled ‘Xinjiang, Balochistan and FATA’ Xinjiang now boasts a state...

Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am

Markets

China’s July coal import surge boosts its major suppliers, except Russia

BEIJING: China increased its coal imports from Indonesia, Mongolia and Australia, customs data showed on Tuesday, as...

Published 20 Aug, 2024 12:03pm

Markets

China’s coal output rises as share of electricity slips: Russell

LAUNCESTON: China’s production of coal is rising while its share of electricity generation is declining, a seeming...

Published 19 Aug, 2024 10:12am

Markets

China’s July coal output up

BEIJING: China’s coal output rose 2.8% year-on-year in July as mines ramped up production to ensure steady supply...

Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am

Editorials

Shifting to Thar coal

EDITORIAL: How on earth is Pakistan going to convince Chinese power plants – in Sahiwal, Port Qasim and Hub, with ...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 06:36am

Markets

China’s July coal imports rise

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose to a seven-month high in July, General Administration of Customs data showed on...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 29	281.08
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 29	280.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 29	142.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 29	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 29	1.34
Euro to USD / Apr 29	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 24	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 28	5,528.75
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 28	35,839.99
Nasdaq / Apr 28	17,366.13
Dow Jones / Apr 28	40,227.59
India Sensex / Apr 29	80,307.05
Hang Seng / Apr 29	21,960.83
FTSE 100 / Apr 29	8,417.19
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 29	22,386.66
France CAC40 / Apr 29	7,578.21

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 28	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 28	297,582
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 29	61.34
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 29	3,315.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 29	67.50
Petrol/Litre / Apr 30	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 30	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / Apr 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	9.40 ▲ 0.9 (10.59%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 29 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.29 ▲ 0.97 (10.41%)
EMCO Industries / Apr 29 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	42.20 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Askari Bank / Apr 29 Askari Bank Limited(AKBL)	37.26 ▲ 3.39 (10.01%)
Punjab Oil / Apr 29 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	162.43 ▲ 14.77 (10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 29 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	189.22 ▲ 17.2 (10%)
Jubilee Spinning / Apr 29 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	11.55 ▲ 1.05 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 29 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	3,969.39 ▲ 360.85 (10%)
Shakarganj / Apr 29 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	47.94 ▲ 4.36 (10%)
Faran Sugar / Apr 29 Faran Sugar Mills Limited(FRSM)	47.08 ▲ 4.28 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Apr 29 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.25 ▼ -0.67 (-13.62%)
Dewan Textile / Apr 29 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	5.71 ▼ -0.8 (-12.29%)
Dewan Mushtaq / Apr 29 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	7.02 ▼ -0.98 (-12.25%)
Gulistan Sp. / Apr 29 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	6.88 ▼ -0.91 (-11.68%)
Lalpir Power / Apr 29 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	23.04 ▼ -2.54 (-9.93%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 29 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	11.53 ▼ -1.24 (-9.71%)
Liven Pharma / Apr 29 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	63 ▼ -6.64 (-9.53%)
First IBL Mod. / Apr 29 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	2.76 ▼ -0.29 (-9.51%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	70.98 ▼ -7.09 (-9.08%)
J.K.Spinning / Apr 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	56.31 ▼ -5.59 (-9.03%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	29,469,482 ▲ 0
Cnergyico PK / Apr 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,819,788 ▲ 0.27
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 29 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14,772,321 ▼ -7.09
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,415,249 ▲ 2.45
Kohinoor Spining / Apr 29 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	12,527,631 ▲ 0
Sui North Gas / Apr 29 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	12,310,485 ▲ 7.54
Sui South Gas / Apr 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	12,184,577 ▲ 1.61
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,084,167 ▲ 0.03
Big Bird Foods / Apr 29 Big Bird Foods Limited(BBFL)	11,230,070 ▲ 4.15
B.O.Punjab / Apr 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,053,553 ▲ 0.18

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