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Water shortage severely affects residents: HCSTSI

Published 24 Aug, 2026 03:45am

HYDERABAD: President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,...

WAPDA informs NA body: Sindh releases Rs7.7bn for K-IV project

Published 06 Aug, 2026 04:55am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources on Wednesday reviewed progress on the K-IV...

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 / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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