S. M. Hali

Perspectives

Why Russia lost its seat and the G7 lost its innocence

The 52nd G7 Summit, held in Évian-les-Bains, France (June 15-17, 2026), revived a question that continues to...

Published 10 Nov, 2026 02:22pm

Perspectives

Arabia Felix lost: Yemen's journey from opulence to chaos

For centuries, Yemen was known as Arabia Felix or “Happy Arabia”, a land renowned for prosperity, commerce, and...

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:17pm

Perspectives

Bishkek SCO summit: multipolar Eurasia takes shape

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit of 2026, convened in Bishkek, marked a milestone in the...

Published 08 Sep, 2026 06:35pm

Perspectives

The Makkah Defence Pact and Pakistan’s Independence Day: dawn realised, destiny renewed

As Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day, the green crescent flag flutters not merely as a relic of freedom...

Published 13 Aug, 2026 10:26pm

Perspectives

Thucydides reborn: Melos and modern Iran

In the annals of classical history, few texts capture the raw essence of power politics as vividly as Thucydides’...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:15pm

Perspectives

Hong Kong–Central Asia connectivity: Pakistan’s strategic opportunity

Hong Kong’s outreach to Central Asia marks a new phase in China’s regional strategy, integrating Hong Kong’s...

Published 04 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

Perspectives

Pakistan Navy’s Hangor-Class submarines: a new era of maritime deterrence

On 30 April 2026, Pakistan Navy commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine at Sanya, China, marking a watershed...

Published 01 May, 2026 04:12pm

Perspectives

A tale of two Cities: Tehran and Islamabad in tumultuous times

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…”...

Published 09 Apr, 2026 12:27pm

Perspectives

Innocent schoolgirls in Tehran: children of a lesser God?

Every child lost to violence diminishes us all. Their laughter, their innocence, their unfulfilled potential—these are treasures stolen from humanity.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 05:25pm

Perspectives

Galloping horse heralds strength and harmony

In 2026, as the Year of the Horse gallops into being, the celebration carries not only cultural resonance but also profound lessons for a world yearning for harmony and resilience.

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:14pm

Perspectives

Kashmir: unfinished agenda of partition

Valley’s scars remind the world that peace demands courage, empathy, and dialogue

Published 05 Feb, 2026 11:28am

Perspectives

Harmony as strategy: Beijing’s quest to recast world order

Unlike the grandstanding often associated with superpowers, Beijing prefers quiet negotiations, incremental progress, and the careful balancing of interests

Updated 28 Jan, 2026 09:30am

Perspectives

From Neel to Kashgar: Pak-Saudi defence pact and its strategic ripples

In a region already bristling with geopolitical tension, the recent signing of a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:39pm

Perspectives

Floods, failure, and the enemy within: Who is responsible for Pakistan’s floods?

Every year, the blame is cast outward — toward India, toward climate change, toward fate. But how long can a nation survive on denial?

Published 10 Sep, 2025 10:55am

Perspectives

Trump’s envoy, China’s encore: South Asia in a new diplomatic key

Sergio Gor's elevation to one of most sensitive diplomatic roles in Asia has raised eyebrows

Updated 26 Aug, 2025 12:57pm

Perspectives

Pakistan at crossroads - poised for rejuvenation

Since its birth in 1947, Pakistan has journeyed through triumphs, turbulence, and tenacity. Forged in the crucible...

Published 13 Aug, 2025 12:37pm

Perspectives

The straw that broke Modi’s back

India’s sudden capitulation by agreeing to a ceasefire in the four-day intense conflict ignited by Hindutva’s...

Updated 28 May, 2025 04:58pm

Perspectives

Bangladesh’s liberation, but silence on Biharis

The people of Bangladesh deserve kudos for the removal of Sheikh Hasina, who did not really benefit the people of...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:59pm

Opinion

Merits of BRI and its flagship project CPEC

In the past two years, China introduced three major initiatives for the benefit of mankind. These are Global...

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 07:41am

Perspectives

Chang`e-6 China’s lunar mission’s accomplishment & Pakistan

Chang’e-6 lunar probe – named after the mythical Chinese moon goddess – returned to earth in China’s northern region...

Published 01 Jul, 2024 11:22pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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