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US committed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, to give $202mn more in aid

DHAKA: The United States is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s inclusive economic growth, institution building and...

Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:40pm

Business & Finance

US embassy awards $20,000 in seed funding to women entrepreneurs

ISLAMABAD: The US embassy in Islamabad announced the winners of $20,000 in seed grants to participants in the...

Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan

Natalie assumes charge as Dy Chief of Mission at US Embassy

ISLAMABAD: Natalie A Baker has assumed the charge as Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Islamabad, the embassy...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am

Pakistan

US embassy reduces visa appointment time

ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad has taken an important step by reducing the US visa appointment...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 07:11am

World

FO says 4 Pakistanis killed, 30 injured in gunfire near mosque in Oman

The foreign office (FO) on Tuesday said four Pakistanis were killed and thirty wounded by gunfire near a mosque in...

Updated 16 Jul, 2024 08:51pm

Pakistan

Independence of United States of America: US Embassy hosts festive reception

ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted a festive reception to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the...

Published 03 Jul, 2024 07:35am

World

Syrian man arrested after shooting near US embassy in Beirut: army

BEIRUT: A Syrian man was arrested after a shooting Wednesday near the US embassy in Beirut, the Lebanese army said,...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 02:23pm

Pakistan

JI holds ‘Gaza Solidarity March’ in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Sunday announced to hold a “million march” toward the US embassy in Islamabad...

Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am

Pakistan

‘US supports free, peaceful practice of religion or belief’

ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has said that the United States supports the free and peaceful...

Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am

World

Western nations call Kosovo to postpone ban on Serbian dinar

PRISTINA: Five Western democracies on Sunday called Pristina to suspend enforcement of a regulation which ...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am

Pakistan

Pakistan-deported Afghans waiting for US resettlement

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s deportation drive has repatriated scores of Afghans awaiting resettlement in the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:30pm

World

US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets

BAGHDAD: Rockets were fired at the US embassy in Baghdad on Friday in an attack believed to have been carried out by...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am

World

US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets, no casualties

BAGHDAD: The US embassy in Baghdad was attacked with two salvos of rockets on Friday morning but there were no...

Published 08 Dec, 2023 03:45pm

Pakistan

Afghans who worked with Washington: US says wants to accelerate visa processing

ISLAMABAD: The United States has conveyed to Pakistan that it is actively exploring all possible options to...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am

Pakistan

JI says will hold protest demonstration in front of US embassy

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has announced a protest march in front of the US embassy in Islamabad ...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am

Pakistan

US Assistant Secy to visit Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: United States Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Pakistan and...

Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am

Pakistan

Bajaur blast: US embassy extends deepest condolences

ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am

Pakistan

US-funded English-proficiency programme concludes

PESHAWAR: A six-month “The English Works! Program” funded by Public Affairs Section of US Embassy in Pakistan...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am

Pakistan

Teachers, students in KP: US offers skill development package

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries and Technical Education Adnan Jalil called on ...

Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:39am

Business & Finance

FED on beverages/juices under mini-budget: FBR chairman assures to resolve issue

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday assured Aaron Fishman, Commercial Counselor US Embassy...

Published 18 Feb, 2023 03:33am

US underscores need for undertaking economic reform

ISLAMABAD: The United States has asked Pakistan for undertaking economic reform and improving the regulatory...

Updated 18 Feb, 2023 08:57am

Pakistan

Pakistani citizens: US announces expansion of interview waiver eligibility

ISLAMABAD: The United States, on Thursday, announced the expansion of interview waiver eligibility for Pakistani...

Updated 13 Jan, 2023 11:00am

US embassy ‘prohibits’ Americans from visiting upscale hotel

ISLAMABAD: The United States has prohibited American citizens from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am

UK also issues travel advisory for its citizens

ISLAMABAD: Following the US Embassy security alert, advising Americans citizens against visiting Marriott hotel in...

Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:28am

Pakistan

CENTCOM chief’s visit aimed at reaffirming security ties: US embassy

ISLAMABAD: Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E Kurilla, visited Islamabad from December...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:45am

Pakistan

US donates $7.5m worth of medical oxygen supplies

ISLAMABAD: The US government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), donated $7.5 million ...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am

Pakistan

US envoy concludes AJK visit

ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) from October 2-4 ...

Published 06 Oct, 2022 05:59am

BR Research

US-Pak ties: time for a reset

Let bygones be bygones, said PM Shehbaz last week at a US Embassy ceremony in Islamabad marking the 75th anniversary...

Published 03 Oct, 2022 08:39am

Pakistan's case: US ready to allow Russian oil trade

US Embassy in Islamabad has expressed willingness to meet officials of Petroleum Division to explain to them the mechanism to cut a short-term cut rate deal for Russian crude oil

Updated 01 Oct, 2022 12:09pm

Pakistan

US announces $30mn in support for Pakistan flood response

Assistance will go to communities affected by severe flooding in the country, US embassy in Islamabad says

Updated 30 Aug, 2022 09:39pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 18	278.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 18	277.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 18	141.35
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 18	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 18	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 18	1.11

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 16	5,633.09
Nasdaq / Sep 16	17,592.13
Dow Jones / Sep 16	41,622.08
India Sensex / Sep 18	83,243.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 18	36,194.62
Hang Seng / Sep 18	17,660.02
FTSE 100 / Sep 18	8,272.52
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 18	18,716.28

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 16	18,935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 16	229,767
Petrol/Litre / Sep 18	249.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 18	70.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 18	2,566.05
Diesel/Litre / Sep 18	249.69

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Sep 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Sep 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Sep 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Sep 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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