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water shortages

Sindh decries water shortages

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 05:19am

KARACHI: The Sindh Government has strongly protested against the persistent water shortage in the province and the...

Reservoir supplying Iran capital largely empty despite rain

Updated 26 Dec, 2025 08:29am

TEHRAN: The reservoir of the Amir Kabir dam, one of the largest supplying Iran’s capital, is still largely empty...

Water failure in Pakistan: exclusive interview with Simi Kamal, Chairperson and CEO Hisaar Foundation

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Simi Kamal is among Pakistan’s most authoritative voices on water governance, climate adaptation, and livelihoods,...

FPPCI’s BMP urges NFC to rethink revenue distribution mechanism

Published 15 Dec, 2025 04:59am

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel has urged the National...

Pakistan’s parched future: bonds to bridge the water funding chasm

Published 22 Jul, 2025 07:03am

As the monsoons arrive, once again, Pakistan is facing a water crisis, shifting from drought-like scenarios to the...

Hub industrial sector decides to go on strike over water shortages

Published 29 May, 2025 05:55am

KARACHI: The industrial sector of Hub, a key manufacturing sector in the region, has announced plans to go on an...

Tackling water shortages

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:40am

Water is the most important topic these days. Everywhere you go people are discussing water and the threats to its...

JI Karachi decides to protest against water shortages

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:39am

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar on Wednesday announced city-wide protest demonstrations on...

Unrest hits trade & commerce

Published 25 Apr, 2025 07:06am

A deepening logistics crisis triggered by road blockades in Sindh and Karachi is choking key supply chains and...

LHC concerned over declining water levels in Lahore

Published 05 Apr, 2025 06:31am

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) expressed concern over the declining water levels in Lahore and observed that a...

Govt urged to revise approach to current expenditure

Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

PMD issues drought alert amid severe water shortages

Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:46am

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued drought alert which is the continuation of drought...

Punjab minister says country facing severe water shortage

Published 26 Mar, 2025 05:25am

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab has no claim over Sindh’s water and that no...

LCCI for urgent steps to prevent worsening water shortages

Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:56am

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has expressed grave concerns over Pakistan’s ...

World Bank official sees conflict over water in near future

Updated 15 Mar, 2025 02:27pm

ISLAMABAD: A World Bank official has warned that there will be conflict over every drop of water in Pakistan if...

Sindh PA opposes proposed construction of new canals

Updated 14 Mar, 2025 08:40am

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, opposing the construction of six new canals...

Business community leader says concerned at water shortages

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Combating water scarcity

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:28am

EDITORIAL: The Indus River System Authority’s (IRSA’s) recent warning to all provinces regarding water levels in the...

Developing Cholistan

Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:22am

All eyes are fixed on the development of Cholistan. Corporate farming is being considered. Canals are being planned...

PDP for avoiding water shortage, load shedding in Ramazan

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party Vice Chairman Abdul Hakim Quaid has said that water shortage and load shedding of...

Water, snow shortage: NPCC warns of lower hydel generation

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:17am

ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC) Thursday warned that hydel generation this summer will be lower...

Water shortages: Hub industrial sector to observe ‘emergency strike’ on 20th

Published 18 Feb, 2025 03:01am

KARACHI: The industrial sector of Hub, a key manufacturing sector in the region, has announced plans to go on an...

JI voices concerns over water shortages in Karachi

Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:59am

KARACHI: The city’s water situation has reached “alarming” levels, JI opposition leader in the City Council,...

PM Shehbaz calls for strong political will, global leadership to combat water crisis

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:21pm

Premier emphasises water is a crucial element for economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability

Plans aimed at overcoming water shortages in Karachi highlighted

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 3	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 3	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 3	159.93
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 3	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 3	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 3	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 3	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 3	7,553.68
India Sensex / Jun 3	74,346.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 3	68,402.13
Nasdaq / Jun 3	26,853.97
Hang Seng / Jun 3	25,633.21
FTSE 100 / Jun 3	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 3	50,687.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 3	24,795.94
France CAC40 / Jun 3	8,150.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 3	95.34
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 3	401,030
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 3	4,452.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 3	80.51
Petrol/Litre / Jun 4	381.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 4	380.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 4 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.42 ▲ 0.99 (13.32%)
First IBL Mod. / Jun 4 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	11.41 ▲ 1.04 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 4 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.67 ▲ 1.7 (10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 4 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	25.59 ▲ 2.33 (10.02%)
Tri-Star Power / Jun 4 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	15.38 ▲ 1.4 (10.01%)
Pak Synthetics / Jun 4 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	127.36 ▲ 11.58 (10%)
Zuma Resources / Jun 4 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	72.62 ▲ 6.6 (10%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 4 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	21.16 ▲ 1.92 (9.98%)
Asia Ins. / Jun 4 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	37 ▲ 3.16 (9.34%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 4 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	79 ▲ 6.52 (9%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jun 4 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,948.15 ▼ -216.46 (-10%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 4 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	76 ▼ -6.48 (-7.86%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jun 4 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	80 ▼ -5.11 (-6%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 4 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	47.40 ▼ -2.48 (-4.97%)
Asim Textile / Jun 4 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	18.21 ▼ -0.71 (-3.75%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 4 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	6.46 ▼ -0.25 (-3.73%)
Diamond Ind. / Jun 4 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	69.01 ▼ -2.47 (-3.46%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 4 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	22.63 ▼ -0.76 (-3.25%)
Data Agro / Jun 4 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	79.10 ▼ -2.64 (-3.23%)
Mandviwala / Jun 4 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	68.50 ▼ -2.22 (-3.14%)

Stock	Volume
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 4 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	33,060,517 ▲ 0.29
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jun 4 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	9,799,511 ▲ 0.35
TPL Properties / Jun 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	7,582,134 ▲ 0.46
P.T.C.L. / Jun 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	7,088,971 ▲ 1.82
Dewan Cement / Jun 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	6,805,773 ▲ 0.25
B.O.Punjab / Jun 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	6,409,741 ▲ 0.47
Telecard Limited / Jun 4 Telecard Limited(TELE)	5,245,627 ▲ 0.45
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 4 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	4,935,440 ▲ 0.72
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	4,791,844 ▲ 0.49
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 4 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	3,301,156 ▲ 0.22

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