Saif Awan

Opinion

Equal distribution of resources: Punjab’s development formula

For the public, roads, well-planned streets, attractive neighbourhoods, and modern marketplaces are just as vital—if...

Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am

Opinion

Politics, perseverance and public service: the leadership journey of Maryam Nawaz

Politics is fundamentally a journey of struggle, perseverance, and public service. Unfortunately, a particular...

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:16am

Opinion

‘Suthra Punjab’ gives new identity to Punjab through grand Eid cleanliness operation

The Punjab government has launched a grand cleanliness operation for Eid-ul-Azha under the flagship “Suthra Punjab”...

Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am

Opinion

The Ma’arka-e-Haq: A global military case study

For years, Pakistan was widely perceived as a struggling nation—grappling with terrorism, facing recurring economic...

Published 09 May, 2026 06:26am

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz emerges as a saviour for farmers

“Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan” — this is a phrase we have been hearing for decades. In the past, many...

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

Opinion

A new era of mobility: Punjab’s rapid leap into modern transport

There was a time when people in Pakistan cited examples from the United States and Europe, particularly regarding...

Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:18am

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence and Punjab: the emerging gateway of Pakistan

Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed an unprecedented surge in science and technology. Nations that...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz has the courage to take tough decisions

There is a significant difference between delivering speeches in the name of the public and actually taking...

Published 16 Mar, 2026 04:51am

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz becomes a shield for widows and orphaned children

In just two years, the Government of Punjab has launched more than 100 development and welfare initiatives, with...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Opinion

Punjab government’s first two years and a transforming Punjab

Two years ago, when Maryam Nawaz was elected as Punjab’s first woman Chief Minister with a strong public mandate,...

Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:31am

Opinion

Suthra Punjab – the largest integrated sanitation system in the world

“Cleanliness is half of faith.” Clean living is not merely a social habit; it is an essential part of our belief...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Opinion

Promises no more — it’s delivery

The years 2024 and 2025 in Punjab have been marked by performance, delivery, tangible relief for the common citizen,...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

Pakistan

By-elections: Punjab’s people put their full weight behind Nawaz Sharif

In Pakistan’s political landscape, few leaders have achieved the extraordinary rise and sustained success that ...

Published 26 Nov, 2025 06:16am

Opinion

Iran appreciates Pakistan’s support against Israel; both nations aim to strengthen bilateral ties

Iran has expressed gratitude to Pakistan for openly supporting it in the recent conflict against Israel. Pakistan, ...

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:06am

Opinion

CCD, Punjab police, and Maryam Nawaz’s resolve

Progress and prosperity rest upon one indispensable pillar — peace. Stability is only possible when those ...

Published 27 Oct, 2025 05:16am

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz cannot be blackmailed or intimidated

A state simultaneously embodies the role of both a mother and a father. It cannot always behave with the tenderness...

Published 19 Oct, 2025 03:35am

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz: From ‘Iron Lady’ to ‘Iron Wall of Punjab’

Punjab has a long tradition of hospitality and generosity, but patience also has its limits. When voices rise too...

Published 30 Sep, 2025 06:08am

Opinion

After defeating India, Pakistan’s standing on the world stage has changed

The global landscape has transformed for Pakistan following its victory over India. After securing a trade deal with...

Published 21 Sep, 2025 05:35am

Opinion

Floods: Punjab govt’s timely action helps save lives

Punjab faced an unprecedented challenge this year as heavy monsoon rains, glacial melting, and floodwaters released...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 02:44am

Opinion

Value freedom – for it was not earned lightly

Freedom is a priceless blessing, one that Pakistan did not receive easily. The journey from the creation of Pakistan...

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:19am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 20	278.15
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 20	277.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 20	162.52
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 20	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 20	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 20	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 20	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 20	7,443.28
India Sensex / Jul 20	77,708.52
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 20	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 20	25,508.07
Hang Seng / Jul 20	25,143.05
FTSE 100 / Jul 20	10,524.76
Dow Jones / Jul 20	51,839.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 20	24,846.69
France CAC40 / Jul 20	8,340.11

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 20	83.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 20	18,880
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 20	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 20	4,017.31
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 20	78.92
Petrol/Litre / Jul 21	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 21	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Asia Ins. / Jul 20 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	37.90 ▲ 3.45 (10.01%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 20 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	64.08 ▲ 5.83 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jul 20 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	100.21 ▲ 9.11 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 20 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	460.42 ▲ 41.86 (10%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 20 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	59.05 ▲ 5.37 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 20 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	299.43 ▲ 27.22 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	118.34 ▲ 10.76 (10%)
Pak Refinery / Jul 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	49.05 ▲ 4.46 (10%)
Husein Industries / Jul 20 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	55 ▲ 5 (10%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jul 20 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	45.98 ▲ 4.18 (10%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 20 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,684.32 ▼ -187.15 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 20 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	56.04 ▼ -6.23 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	87.83 ▼ -9.76 (-10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	33.43 ▼ -3.71 (-9.99%)
Ideal Dynamics / Jul 20 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.50 ▼ -5.25 (-9.59%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 20 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	136.39 ▼ -13.9 (-9.25%)
Buxly Paints / Jul 20 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	173.04 ▼ -16.9 (-8.9%)
ARM Green Industries / Jul 20 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	64.63 ▼ -6.07 (-8.59%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 20 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	216.01 ▼ -20.08 (-8.51%)
Metro Steel / Jul 20 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	22.03 ▼ -2.02 (-8.4%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	166,059,814 ▲ 0.8
Pak Refinery / Jul 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	49,159,104 ▲ 4.46
TPL Properties / Jul 20 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	38,436,785 ▲ 0.41
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 20 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	36,283,729 ▲ 0.15
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,615,297 ▼ -0.07
Lotte Chemical / Jul 20 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,575,908 ▲ 0.54
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,089,114 ▲ 0
B.O.Punjab / Jul 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	14,202,726 ▲ 0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 20 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,521,739 ▲ 0.86
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 20 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	13,125,536 ▲ 0.01

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