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UK rules out cyber threat after resolving passport gate outage

LONDON: Britain’s Home Office said border control systems are operational after an outage that it deemed was not a...

Published 08 May, 2024 10:24am

Business & Finance

Cabinet allows AirSial to start some international operations

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has allowed AirSial to start flight operations in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka,...

Updated 08 May, 2024 09:53am

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka aims to halve debt servicing costs, central bank chief says

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is committed to achieving debt sustainability at the earliest and aims to halve the servicing...

Published 07 May, 2024 02:41pm

World

India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline

MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday...

Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka inks 20-year power purchase deal with India’s Adani Green

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd for two...

Published 07 May, 2024 11:48am

World

Japan seeks Sri Lanka recovery for regional stability

COLOMBO: Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery was essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region,...

Published 04 May, 2024 05:28pm

Sports

South Africa confirm Sri Lanka, Pakistan to visit in 2024-25

CAPE TOWN: South Africa will host Sri Lanka for two Tests and Pakistan for an all-formats tour in the 2024-25 home...

Published 03 May, 2024 03:11pm

World

Sri Lanka leases white elephant airport built with Chinese loans

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Friday it had leased a white elephant international airport built with Chinese loans to a...

Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm

World

Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says

COLOMBO: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi,...

Updated 24 Apr, 2024 02:36pm

World

Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to 2.5% in March

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation dropped to 2.5% in March from 5.1% in February, official data showed...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:32pm

World

Seven killed at Sri Lanka motor race

COLOMBO: At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into spectators at a...

Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am

World

Deep wounds in Sri Lanka five years since Easter massacre

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka marks on Sunday five years since Islamist bombers slaughtered 279 people in the island’s...

Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:53am

World

IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders

COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka debt talks stall as deadline looms

COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka said Tuesday it had failed after three weeks of talks to reach an agreement with its...

Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am

Sports

Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test

CHITTAGONG: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Kamindu Mendis each claimed two wickets as Sri Lanka came within...

Updated 02 Apr, 2024 06:16pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka optimistic about deal with bondholders soon, says junior finance minister

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is optimistic about reaching an agreement soon with bondholders to restructure about $12 billion...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:07pm

World

India’s Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India’s half-century-old decision to end a territorial dispute with Sri Lanka over a tiny island has...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:02pm

World

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

BEIJING: China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation’s prime minister on...

Updated 30 Mar, 2024 05:50pm

World

Sri Lanka calls for debt-restructuring proposals from dealer managers

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has called for proposals from dealer managers to support its restructuring of some $12 billion of...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:46pm

World

Sri Lanka PM says China to develop strategic infrastructure

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s...

Published 28 Mar, 2024 07:20am

World

Sri Lanka cabinet approves 40pc hike to minimum wage

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved increasing the minimum wage by 40%, a top official said on Tuesday, to...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am

Sports

Bangladesh lawmaker Shakib recalled for second Sri Lanka Test

DHAKA: Newly elected lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan was on Tuesday recalled to the Bangladesh squad for the second Test...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 05:18pm

World

Sri Lankan prime minister arrives in China for state visit

BEIJING: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in China Monday for a visit during which he will meet...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 02:27pm

Business & Finance

McDonald’s stores close in Sri Lanka after deal ended, lawyer says

COLOMBO: McDonald’s has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka and all 12 outlets in the country...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:47am

Sports

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

SYLHET: Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday,...

Published 23 Mar, 2024 06:38pm

Sports

Sri Lanka defend Hasaranga’s Test selection despite ban

SYLHET: Sri Lanka on Thursday defended the inclusion of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad for the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:57pm

Sports

Bangladesh have ‘high expectations’ for Sri Lanka Test series

SYLHET: Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:58pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 5.1% in February

BENGALURU: Sri Lanka’s inflation rate fell to 5.1% in February year on year from 6.5% in January, official data...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:17pm

Business & Finance

IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement on second review of bailout package

COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:16pm

Sports

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur injured, out of Sri Lanka Tests

DHAKA: Veteran Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka...

Published 19 Mar, 2024 08:56pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 8	278.28
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 8	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 8	155.51
USD to Swiss Franc / May 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 8	1.25
Euro to USD / May 8	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
India Sensex / May 8	73466.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 8	38202.37
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Hang Seng / May 8	18313.86
FTSE 100 / May 8	8354.05
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
Germany DAX 30 / May 8	18498.38

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 8	78.99
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 8	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 8	2308.85
Cotton US¢/pound / May 8	80.06
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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