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Pakistan committed to enhancing mutual cooperation with Saudi Arabia: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his desire to enhance mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia through the SPSCC
Saudi Arabia's efforts in settling the Yemen conflict during the pandemic were also appreciated

Published 17 Aug, 2021 12:14am

Opinion

Ikram Sehgal’s writings

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Speakers heap praise on Sehgal, his noteworthy effort” carried by...

Published 21 Jul, 2021 01:51am

World

Defence begins for officer charged with murdering George Floyd

Prosecutors have acknowledged that Floyd had fentanyl and meth in his system at the time of his death but introduced testimony from several medical experts who said the doses were not lethal.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:38am

World

Russia says may remain in Open Skies accord if US rejoins

MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday it was prepared to stay in the Open Skies defence accord that allows signatories to...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:48am

World

IPRI hosts a webinar on Social Media in the Times of War and Peace

The Islamabad Policy Research Institute held a webinar on "Social Media in the Times of War and Peace" on the 27th of January, featuring a prestigious panel comprising of cyber-security, defense and diplomatic experts.
The panel featured James P. Farwell, expert in information warfare and former advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense, and Emerson T. Brookings, Resident Senior Fellow of Digital Forensic Research Lab at the Atlantic Council.

Updated 29 Jan, 2021 11:09am

Pakistan

President for enhanced trade, defence ties with friendly states

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all friendly countries to increase trade, investment, defence, and...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Azerbaijan discuss measures to enhance multiple cooperation

Qureshi said as per Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision, Pakistan desired to enhance its economic ties with Azerbaijan.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 07:09pm

Pakistan

Shell and KE to explore possibility of EVs charging network

KARACHI: Playing an active part in the government’s aim to promote the use of electric vehicles, Shell Pakistan...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Pakistan

PAC delivers 14 JF-17 aircraft to PAF

The induction of JF-17 aircraft will increase the potential for national defence
The jets would also be used to train pilots

Updated 30 Dec, 2020 02:46pm

World

AI use in the future will largely determine battle outcomes - Putin

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the technical modernisation of the arm and navy requires the introduction of new forms of warfare science, especially through the integration of artificial intelligence.
Putin observed that it is vital to not only study the experience of modern armed conflicts and local wars, but also to make predictions on how they will evolve in the future.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 03:16pm

World

Japan sets record $52 billion military budget with stealth jets, long-range missiles

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s government approved a ninth consecutive rise in military spending on Monday, funding the development of an advanced stealth fighter and longer-range anti-ship missile to counter China’s growing military power.
The Ministry of Defense will get a record 5.34 trillion yen ($51.7 billion) for the year starting in April, up 1.1% from this year.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 11:17am

World

Indian Army Chief Gen. Naravane to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, indicating growing ties

Indian Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane will be travelling to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week, in an unprecedented move that can be seen as a reflection of the growing relationship between India and the Gulf States.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 02:38pm

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Stock	Price
Agritech Limited / Jun 30 Agritech Limited(AGL)	6.65 ▲ 1.00 (17.70%)
Kohinoor Power / Jun 30 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.05 ▲ 0.57 (16.38%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 30 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.90 ▲ 0.24 (14.46%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jun 30 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	8.00 ▲ 1.00 (14.29%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 30 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.29 ▲ 0.78 (14.16%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jun 30 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.62 ▲ 0.39 (12.07%)
Bawany Air Products / Jun 30 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	9.50 ▲ 1.00 (11.76%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 30 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	10.00 ▲ 1.00 (11.11%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 30 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.33 ▲ 0.51 (10.58%)
Shaheen Ins. / Jun 30 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.40 ▲ 0.28 (8.97%)

Stock	Price
Elite Cap.Mod / Jun 30 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	2.70 ▲ -0.30 (-10.00%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jun 30 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	3.01 ▲ -0.29 (-8.79%)
Dewan Sugar / Jun 30 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.19 ▲ -0.20 (-8.37%)
Orient Rental / Jun 30 Orient Rental Mod(ORM)	7.35 ▲ -0.63 (-7.89%)
Olympia Mills / Jun 30 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	16.65 ▲ -1.35 (-7.50%)
Baba Farid / Jun 30 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	44.50 ▲ -3.60 (-7.48%)
Shams Textile / Jun 30 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	45.24 ▲ -3.66 (-7.48%)
Pak Hotels / Jun 30 Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited(PHDL)	135.00 ▲ -10.64 (-7.31%)
Chakwal Spinning / Jun 30 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	1.72 ▲ -0.13 (-7.03%)
AEL Textile / Jun 30 AEL Textile Limited(AEL)	14.00 ▲ -1.05 (-6.98%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,294,500 ▼ 0.00
Agritech Limited / Jun 30 Agritech Limited(AGL)	13,786,500 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Jun 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	12,055,500 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,392,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	7,985,160 ▼ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Jun 30 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	7,070,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	6,848,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jun 30 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	6,408,040 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jun 30 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	6,018,939 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6,008,471 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	205.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	205.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	135.20
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	1.00
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.20
Euro to USD / Jan 1	1.04
UK LIBOR % / Jan 1	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	3735.48
India Sensex / Jan 1	52693.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	26456.63
Nasdaq / Jan 1	10828.35
Hang Seng / Jan 1	21269.33
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	7187.46
Dow Jones / Jan 1	30364.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	13304.39
France CAC40 / Jan 1	5494.84

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	119.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	118490.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	1817.43
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 1	120.40

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