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UN chief slams rich countries’ treatment of poor states

DOHA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday slammed the world’s rich countries and energy giants for...

Published 05 Mar, 2023 03:36am

Business & Finance

World food prices fall for 11th month running in Feb: FAO

LONDON: The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in February for an 11th consecutive month, and is...

Published 04 Mar, 2023 06:10am

Business & Finance

Poor nations’ cry for help vies for world attention

DOHA: Leaders from nations mired in a worsening poverty trap will make a new plea for assistance at a summit ...

Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am

Opinion

Italy migrant boat disaster

The United Nations Missing Migrants Project has registered more than 17,000 deaths and disappearances in the central...

Published 01 Mar, 2023 06:21am

Pakistan

Resolve to safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity reiterated

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday reiterated its resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity on the...

Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am

Pakistan

World powers urged to play role in resolution of Kashmir dispute

ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the world...

Published 27 Feb, 2023 06:17am

World

UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally...

Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:45am

Pakistan

IT minister opens Gokina Smart Village project

ISLAMABAD: In line with the government’s Digital Pakistan vision and the UN SDGs, Smart Village Pakistan aims to...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am

World

Ukraine first lady urges UN to create tribunal for Russian 'crimes'

UNITED NATIONS: Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged the United Nations Wednesday to establish a special...

Published 22 Feb, 2023 11:34pm

World

Israeli settlements impede peace: UNSC

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council expressed its “dismay” with plans by Israel’s hard-right government to...

Published 21 Feb, 2023 05:58am

Perspectives

Overseas Pakistanis: there is a lot to learn from India, China's networking model

One evening at dinner, an executive of Pakistani origin, part of a supranational organisation (one of the IMF, World...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 02:58pm

Pakistan

Pakistan renews commitment to peaceful resolution of global disputes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its full support for the Preparatory Office of the International...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 07:23am

$826m pledged to UN fund for education in emergencies

GENEVA: During the first-ever pledging conference for education in emergencies and protracted crises, countries and...

Updated 17 Feb, 2023 08:46am

World

UN launches $1bn appeal for Turkey quake victims

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations launched an appeal for $1 billion Thursday to help Turkey's victims of the...

Published 17 Feb, 2023 01:25am

Pakistan

FO condemns Israeli decision to legalise settlements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday condemned Israel’s recent decision to legalise nine settlements in the occupied...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:27am

World

UN Security Council meets on aid to quake-hit Syria

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council meets behind closed doors Monday to address ways to boost humanitarian...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 10:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan calls for steps to reduce inequality between nations

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has underscored the need for addressing the multiple crises — including the Covid-19...

Published 12 Feb, 2023 03:56am

Opinion

Don’t lose hope

Another woman was shot dead in the city by a young man who felt dejected after failing to win her hand for marriage....

Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am

World

Up to 5.3 million in Syria may be homeless after quake: UN

BEIRUT: Up to 5.3 million people in Syria may have been made homeless by the devastating earthquake which rocked the...

Published 10 Feb, 2023 11:30pm

World

UN aviation body sees recovery to pre-pandemic air travel in 2023

NEW YORK: Demand for commercial travel is expected to make a full recovery in 2023, with volumes exceeding the 2019...

Published 09 Feb, 2023 12:56am

World

Ukraine-Russia: UN chief fears world headed for ‘wider war’

UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation ...

Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am

World

UN chief fears world headed for 'wider war' over Ukraine-Russia

UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation ...

Published 06 Feb, 2023 10:54pm

Pakistan

President, FM reaffirm pledge to support Kashmirs’ struggle

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed solidarity with the Kashmiri people on ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on Sunday in ...

Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:20am

World

UN peacekeeper killed in attack on helicopter in DR Congo: UN

KINSHASA: A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 10:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s support to Kashmiris’ freedom struggle reaffirmed

UNITED NATIONS: At the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its support to the people...

Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am

Editorials

Blinken singing an old tune

EDITORIAL: During a recent trip to Israel and the occupied West Bank, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am

World

North Korea denies supplying to weapons to Russia

SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday denied providing arms to Moscow after the United States said the nuclear-armed state...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 06:40am

Pakistan

Khar to lead delegation to UNHRC tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will lead Pakistan delegation to the UN Human...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 03:15am

World

UN aid chief asks Taliban for more exemptions to female NGO worker ban

KABUL: The UN aid chief said on Wednesday the humanitarian community was speaking with Taliban officials to try and...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am

Editorials

A despicable act

EDITORIAL: Far-right anti-Muslim groups in Western countries are repeatedly causing Islamophobic provocations. Last...

Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / Mar 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.38 ▲ 0.63 (16.80%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Mar 31 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.69 ▲ 0.08 (13.11%)
Supernet Ltd. / Mar 31 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	11.90 ▲ 1.00 (9.17%)
Asim Textile / Mar 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	6.48 ▲ 0.53 (8.91%)
Bata (Pak) / Mar 31 Bata Pakistan Limited(BATA)	2084.87 ▲ 145.45 (7.50%)
Khyber Tex. / Mar 31 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	427.22 ▲ 29.80 (7.50%)
Pak Engineering / Mar 31 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	325.40 ▲ 22.70 (7.50%)
Janana D Mal / Mar 31 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	44.42 ▲ 3.09 (7.48%)
Sindh Abadgar / Mar 31 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	14.50 ▲ 1.00 (7.41%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 31 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	8.75 ▲ 0.60 (7.36%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gulf Leasing / Mar 31 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	5.31 ▼ -0.89 (-14.35%)
Samba Bank / Mar 31 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	6.75 ▼ -0.85 (-11.18%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Mar 31 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.96 ▼ -0.49 (-11.01%)
Equity Modaraba / Mar 31 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	6.10 ▼ -0.50 (-7.58%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Mar 31 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	270.73 ▼ -21.95 (-7.50%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Mar 31 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	426.43 ▼ -34.57 (-7.50%)
Tri-Pack Films / Mar 31 Tri-Pack Films Limited(TRIPF)	126 ▼ -10.14 (-7.45%)
Khairpur / Mar 31 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	67.26 ▼ -5.41 (-7.44%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Mar 31 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	210 ▼ -15.90 (-7.04%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 31 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	15.81 ▼ -1.19 (-7.00%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 31 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	12,120,000 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Mar 31 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	6,523,000 ▲ 0.36
Telecard Limited / Mar 31 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,211,500 ▼ -0.18
Engro Corp / Mar 31 Engro Corporation Limited(ENGRO)	5,429,492 ▼ -4.49
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,946,279 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Mar 31 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	4,863,500 ▲ 0.20
Pakgen Power / Mar 31 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	4,421,500 ▲ 1.50
K-Electric Ltd. / Mar 31 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	4,361,174 ▲ 0.00
Agha Steel Ind. / Mar 31 Agha Steel Ind.Ltd(AGHA)	3,689,500 ▲ 0.07
Waves Corporation / Mar 31 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	3,477,000 ▲ 0.45

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 31	283.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 31	283.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 31	132.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 31	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 31	1.24
Euro to USD / Mar 31	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Mar 30	4.81

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 31	4082.17
India Sensex / Mar 31	58991.52
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 31	28047.34
Nasdaq / Mar 31	12133.90
Hang Seng / Mar 31	20427.56
FTSE 100 / Mar 31	7638.94
Dow Jones / Mar 31	33079.75
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 31	15641.10
France CAC40 / Mar 31	7330.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 30	18935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 31	75.20
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 31	178927
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 31	1979.46
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 31	83.26

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