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Published 21 May, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

Punjab Assembly passes controversial Defamation Bill 2024

The bill imposes up to Rs3 million fines for spreading misinformation on social media

Updated 21 May, 2024 12:04am

Pakistan

IHC comments in Ahmed Farhad abduction case ‘shocking’, says Law Minister

Azam Nazeer Tarar says the constitution protects the army and government

Published 20 May, 2024 09:48pm

Pakistan

Info minister says will consult journalist associations on Digital Media Authority legislation

Attaullah Tarar says no unilateral legislation is planned regarding the authority's establishment

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:23pm

Markets

KSE-100 snaps 7-session rally, closes over 250 points lower

After hitting record highs last week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed some consolidation on Monday as...

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

CJCSC Gen Mirza, Australian defence chief discuss regional security

Both sides reiterate their resolve to further strengthen and enhance security and defence cooperation, according to ISPR

Published 20 May, 2024 05:48pm

Pakistan

BSEK postpones matric exams in Karachi due to severe heat

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Monday postponed the upcoming examination for nine and matric...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:42pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt announces 7-day holiday for schools amid heatwave

The Punjab government on Monday announced a seven-day holiday for public and private schools across the province due...

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:11pm

Markets

Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,300 in Pakistan, crosses Rs250k

Gold prices recorded back-to-back massive jumps in Pakistan on Monday in line with the increase in the international...

Updated 20 May, 2024 09:27pm

Markets

Tax proposals: PBC calls for ‘out of box solutions’

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), one of the country’s largest corporate sector advocacy platforms, has urged...

Updated 20 May, 2024 08:06pm

Business & Finance

SBP gives go-ahead to Bank Alfalah to conduct due diligence of Samba Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted its approval to Bank Alfalah Limited to commence due diligence of Samba...

Updated 20 May, 2024 08:07pm

World

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says

Search teams locate the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:18pm

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from May 18 and May 19, 2024

Published 20 May, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Sindh govt postpones intermediate exams amid heatwave

The Sindh government on Sunday postponed Intermediate examinations across the province due to the ongoing heatwave,...

Published 19 May, 2024 10:40pm

Pakistan

In call with Saudi counterpart, FM Dar ‘reviews preparations’ for crown prince’s visit: FO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for the visit of Crown...

Published 19 May, 2024 10:11pm

Sports

England women beat Pakistan in 3rd T20I to complete 3-0 whitewash

Danni Wyatt’s 48-ball 87 runs helped England women defeat Pakistan in the third and final T20I at the Headingley,...

Published 19 May, 2024 09:06pm

World

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way

Harsh weather conditions, heavy fog making difficult for rescue teams to reach accident site, Iranian media reports

Updated 20 May, 2024 12:34am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz directs to make arrangements to bring back Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan

A special plane will leave for Bishkek Kyrgyzstan today and will bring back 130 Pakistani students tonight

Updated 19 May, 2024 10:59pm

Pakistan

Official result awaited for by-election in Multan’s NA-148

Official result is awaited as the counting of votes is under way after polling ended for the by-election in Multan’s...

Updated 19 May, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan

1st flight carrying 180 Pakistanis from Kyrgyzstan lands in Lahore

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with senior officials welcomed the returning students

Updated 19 May, 2024 08:01pm

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 20	278.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 20	278.30
USD to Japanese Yen / May 21	156.44
USD to Swiss Franc / May 21	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 21	1.27
Euro to USD / May 21	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 20	5308.13
Nasdaq / May 20	16794.88
FTSE 100 / May 20	8424.20
Dow Jones / May 20	39806.77
Germany DAX 30 / May 20	18768.96
France CAC40 / May 20	8195.97
India Sensex / May 21	73830.29
Tokyo Nikkei / May 21	39037.68

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 20	214678
Petrol/Litre / May 21	273.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 21	79.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 21	2414
Diesel/Litre / May 21	274.08

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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