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Yellen chairs closed US Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting

WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will chair a closed meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 08:19pm

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Biden arrives in Canada to discuss trade, migration challenges

OTTAWA: US President Joe Biden arrived Thursday in Canada where he will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 11:28am

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US carries out Syria strikes after contractor killed

WASHINGTON: The US military said it carried out precision air strikes in eastern Syria on Thursday in response to a...

Published 24 Mar, 2023 10:56am

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TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers over ‘dangerous’ content

US lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Thursday accused TikTok of serving harmful content and inflicting...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 09:49pm

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US weekly jobless claims edge lower

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, showing no...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 06:24pm

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Body found by vehicle of US teen on run after shooting two school staff: police

LOS ANGELES: A student who shot two school staff and then fled was being sought by police in Colorado on Wednesday,...

Published 23 Mar, 2023 12:12pm

Fed delivers small rate hike, says 'some additional' tightening possible

Raises interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point

Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:13pm

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US mortgage rates tumble by the most in 4 months in SVB’s wake, MBA says

Last week’s banking sector turmoil had at least one silver lining for U.S. home buyers: lower mortgage interest...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:24pm

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China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

WASHINGTON: Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy to yield breakthroughs on the Ukraine war. But in...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 11:43am

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US home sales bounce in February, ending 12-month slide

WASHINGTON: Sales of existing homes in the United States made their biggest monthly jump since 2020 in February,...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 07:33pm

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Canada inflation continues to drop to 5.2%

OTTAWA: Canadians paid 5.2 percent more for goods and services in February than a year earlier, led by soaring food...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:47pm

Europe

US to provide $350mn in new Ukraine military aid including ammunition

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday announced $350 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition...

Published 20 Mar, 2023 09:01pm

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US Senator Warren calls for investigation into SVB and Signature Bank failures

US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is pushing tighter banking regulation, has called for an investigation into the...

Published 19 Mar, 2023 04:31pm

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At least 14 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru

CUENCA: At least 14 people were killed, several were wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake...

Published 19 Mar, 2023 11:29am

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Mexico’s popular president reaches out to his base

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s popular president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador rallied more than 100,000 supporters Saturday in...

Published 19 Mar, 2023 10:08am

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Trump says expecting ‘arrest’ on Tuesday, calls for protests

NEW YORK: Former US President Donald Trump said he expects to be “arrested” on Tuesday over hush money allegedly...

Published 18 Mar, 2023 06:18pm

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US import prices fall in February, post first annual drop since 2020

WASHINGTON: U.S. import prices fell in February as a decline in the cost of fuels offset increases in food, capital...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:49pm

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US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week,...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:15pm

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Security Council renews UN South Sudan mission for one year

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council voted Wednesday to extend for another year its mission in South Sudan, the...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 10:24am

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Futures price toss up on likelihood of Fed rate hike next week

Traders of futures tied to the Federal Reserve’s policy rate have dialed back their bets the U.S. central bank will...

Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:59pm

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Wholesale prices in US fell unexpectedly in February

WASHINGTON: US wholesale prices fell last month in welcome news for policymakers, according to government data...

Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:19pm

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US consumer prices increase solidly in February

WASHINGTON: US consumer prices increased in February amid sticky rental housing costs, but economists are divided on...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 06:06pm

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Biden invites British PM Sunak to White House

SAN DIEGO: President Joe Biden on Monday invited British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the White House in June. The...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 01:15pm

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Biden says intends to visit Republic of Ireland, North Ireland

SAN DIEGO: President Joe Biden on Monday said he intends to visit the Republic of Ireland and the British province...

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:46am

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Biden wants $886bn defense budget with eyes on Ukraine and future wars

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's biggest peacetime U.S. defense budget request of $886 billion includes a 5.2% pay...

Updated 13 Mar, 2023 11:27pm

South Asia

Iran insists prisoner swap agreed despite US denial

TEHRAN: Iran insisted on Monday that it had reached a prisoner exchange deal with arch foe the United States, a day...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:46pm

Africa

US VP Harris to visit Ghana, Tanzania, Zambia in push to boost Africa links

WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to three African countries this month, a statement said...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:39pm

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10 people killed in central Mexico bar shooting

APASEO EL GRANDE: Ten people were shot to death and another five were wounded in an attack at a bar in Mexico’s...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 01:22pm

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Eight dead after two boats capsize near San Diego

SAN DIEGO: At least eight people have died after two fishing boats capsized off the coast of San Diego, California,...

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am

Middle East

White House official denies Iranian prisoner swap deal reached

WILMINGTON: A White House official on Sunday denied Iranian statements that Washington and Tehran had reached an...

Published 12 Mar, 2023 08:03pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Mar 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.95 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Mar 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	361.20 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Mar 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Mar 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Mar 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Mar 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	62.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Mar 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	398.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Mar 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Mar 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Mar 25 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	56.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Mar 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.95 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Mar 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	361.20 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Mar 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Mar 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Mar 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Mar 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	62.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Mar 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	398.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Mar 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Mar 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Mar 25 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	56.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,011,170 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Mar 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	3,877,000 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Mar 25 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	1,839,174 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Mar 25 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	1,788,500 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Mar 25 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	1,517,500 ▲ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / Mar 25 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	1,464,753 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	1,323,297 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Mar 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	1,307,610 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	1,204,138 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Mar 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	1,161,000 ▲ 0.00

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 22	285.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 22	283.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 24	130.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 24	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 24	1.22
Euro to USD / Mar 24	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 22	4.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 24	3970.99
India Sensex / Mar 24	57527.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 24	27385.25
Nasdaq / Mar 24	11823.96
Hang Seng / Mar 24	19915.68
FTSE 100 / Mar 24	7405.45
Dow Jones / Mar 24	32237.53
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 24	14957.23
France CAC40 / Mar 24	7015.10

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	19235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 22	175068
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 24	69.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 24	1978.21
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 24	76.54

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