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Concerns voiced over alarming rise in the number of diabetics

KARACHI: Around 53 percent people were found to be diabetics in Pakistan when over 21,729 people were screened for...

Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am

Pakistan

50 beds allocated to paediatric patients in PINS

LAHORE: As many as 50 beds have been allocated for the treatment of children in the Punjab Institute of ...

Published 26 May, 2023 06:48am

Pakistan

Awareness campaign on new law for protection of healthcare launched

KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department, SZABIST and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have launched ...

Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am

Pakistan

KMU launches ‘first design thinking’ training for MBBS students

PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University Institute of Medical Sciences (KMU-IMS) Kohat organized Pakistan’s first ...

Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am

Pakistan

SAPM speaks about importance of public communication and tech skills development via digital platforms in healthcare

KARACHI: Minister of State and Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Public Communication and Digital...

Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am

Pakistan

Seminar held to raise awareness about TB

KARACHI: Every year the Stop TB Partnership and its partners unite to raise public awareness about the devastating...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 06:36am

Pakistan

Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’

KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am

Pakistan

StanChart hosts Iftaar for children of ‘HOPE’

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited in continuation of its resourceful initiatives for empowerment,...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am

Pakistan

Health Day marked: Need for promoting healthy lifestyles underscored

LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘World Health Day’ was marked here on Friday with a firm resolve to raise...

Updated 08 Apr, 2023 06:47am

Pakistan

Alvi for promoting preventive healthcare

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for a greater focus on promoting preventive healthcare in the country...

Published 08 Apr, 2023 06:21am

Pakistan

AJK govt determined to deliver quality healthcare at people’s doorstep: PM

MIRPUR (AJK): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Illayas has said that his government was...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am

Opinion

Healthcare in Sindh is not ailing

Providing free quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party manifesto. The...

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:54am

World

Biden teases budget plan, eyes extending Medicare

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden aims to protect Medicare and reduce health care costs by raising some taxes on...

Published 07 Mar, 2023 07:32pm

CWDP approves Rs11bn healthcare projects

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CWDP) has approved three health projects worth Rs 11.25 billion –...

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:44am

Pakistan

Policy measures sought to control ‘crisis’ of obesity

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of ‘World Obesity Day’ on Friday, health experts and advocates in Pakistan have ...

Published 04 Mar, 2023 07:20am

Pakistan

Free heart medical camp today

KARACHI: Chiniot General Hospital Korangi (CGH) is organising free heart medical camp on Saturday (today) between 11...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am

Opinion

The changing health scene

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear”...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am

Opinion

Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear

Healthcare around the world has changed dramatically over the years. While it has improved in detection of diseases...

Updated 31 Dec, 2022 06:33am

Pakistan

Rs26bn allocated for healthcare projects

LAHORE: Under the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, work has been started for providing...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am

Pakistan

Mothers, children: Dr Bhutta calls for ensuring accessible healthcare

KARACHI: Given the disproportionately high rate of girls who become mothers under the age of 18 in underserved...

Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am

BR Research

Interview with Saad Siddiqui, Co-Founder & CEO – Find my Doctor (FMD)

‘We focus primarily on healthcare services at home’ Saad Siddiqui is the Co-Founder & CEO – Find my...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 08:49am

Pakistan

USAID, Sindh Govt launch new family planning plan

KARACHI: Mission Director for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Reed Aeschliman and Sindh...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 05:58am

World

Hundreds of thousands rally to defend Madrid public healthcare

MADRID: Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Madrid on Sunday in defence of the region’s primary care...

Published 14 Nov, 2022 07:06am

Pakistan

Getz Pharma partners with NADEP-BIDE

KARACHI: In continuation of its mission to support initiatives that benefit the community and healthcare system, ...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 06:49am

Pakistan

ADB approves $100mn results-based loan for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s health sector

Programme will look to help improve the delivery of health services at secondary hospitals by modernising infrastructure and equipment among other objectives

Updated 22 Sep, 2022 06:42pm

Pakistan

Dr Ziauddin Hospital receives Sindh Healthcare Commission’s regular licence

KARACHI: Dr Ziauddin Hospital gains the Sindh Healthcare Commission Regular Licence, being the first hospital in...

Published 24 Jul, 2022 05:04am

Pakistan

Orakzai, South Waziristan districts: IRC provides quality healthcare to 150,000 people

PESHAWAR: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has benefitted 150,000 men, women and children from its...

Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am

Markets

European shares mark strong end to nervous week

LONDON: European stocks jumped 2.6% on Friday, pushing them into positive territory for the week as investors ...

Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am

BR Research

Is Covid coming back?

Pakistan is often quoted by many for the global recognition of its COVID response. Nonetheless, the globalpandemic...

Published 23 Jun, 2022 09:55am

Editorials

Systemic discrimination

EDITORIAL: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has unveiled its fact-finding report on “Unequal...

Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Punjab Mod / Jun 5 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.41 ▲ 0.19 (15.57%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 5 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	4.82 ▲ 0.61 (14.49%)
Hussain Industries / Jun 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	11.49 ▲ 0.99 (9.43%)
Gammon Pak / Jun 5 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	5.30 ▲ 0.40 (8.16%)
Sui South Gas / Jun 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	9.66 ▲ 0.70 (7.81%)
HI-Tech Lub. / Jun 5 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	23.47 ▲ 1.64 (7.51%)
Atlas Battery / Jun 5 Atlas Battery Limited(ATBA)	224.16 ▲ 15.64 (7.50%)
Century Paper / Jun 5 Century Paper & Board Mills Limited(CEPB)	55.60 ▲ 3.88 (7.50%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jun 5 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	258 ▲ 18.00 (7.50%)
Exide (PAK) / Jun 5 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	274.59 ▲ 19.16 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 5 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.70 ▼ -0.67 (-28.27%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jun 5 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.50 ▼ -0.99 (-13.22%)
Mehran Sugar / Jun 5 Mehran Sugar Mills Limited(MRNS)	38 ▼ -5.00 (-11.63%)
Rafhan Maize / Jun 5 Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited(RMPL)	8332 ▼ -1059.00 (-11.28%)
Diamond Ind. / Jun 5 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	30.62 ▼ -2.48 (-7.49%)
Gillette Pak / Jun 5 Gillette Pakistan Limited(GLPL)	109.08 ▼ -8.82 (-7.48%)
John&Philips / Jun 5 Johnson & Phillips (Pakistan) Limited(JOPP)	35.02 ▼ -2.83 (-7.48%)
Indus Dyeing / Jun 5 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	126 ▼ -9.06 (-6.71%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 5 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	3.13 ▼ -0.21 (-6.29%)
Reliance Ins. / Jun 5 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.27 ▼ -0.48 (-6.19%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,776,521 ▼ -0.02
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	10,345,500 ▲ 0.10
Sui North Gas / Jun 5 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	9,748,618 ▲ 2.54
Pak Petroleum / Jun 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	9,220,831 ▲ 3.59
Oil & Gas Dev. / Jun 5 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	8,432,214 ▲ 3.17
D.G.K.Cement / Jun 5 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	8,134,363 ▼ -0.12
Pak Refinery / Jun 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	5,737,803 ▲ 0.30
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,793,566 ▲ 0.31
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	4,657,500 ▲ 0.12
Sui South Gas / Jun 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	4,102,148 ▲ 0.70

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	286.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	285.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	140.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.24
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Jun 2	5.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 2	4282.37
Nasdaq / Jun 2	13240.77
Dow Jones / Jun 2	33762.76
India Sensex / Jun 5	62894.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	32117.09
Hang Seng / Jun 5	18993.93
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	7637.92
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	16080.36
France CAC40 / Jun 5	7260.56

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 2	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 2	199760
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	72.64
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	1944.48
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	81.63

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