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Local in focus: 5 makeup brands on our radar

Much like Pakistan’s novice wellness industry, local makeup brands are gaining momentum. These new formulations have...

Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:06pm

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Local in focus: 5 fragrance brands on our radar

Although not a novice offering, local companies and brands are foraying into the beauty and wellness market,...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:18pm

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Local in focus: 5 skincare brands on our radar

A plummeting rupee, sky-high costs to travel and curbs on imports have driven droves of Pakistanis looking for local...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 03:29pm

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‘Imbalanced lifestyle’ blamed for growing cardiac diseases in youth

KARACHI: Prominent cardiologists of the country on Sunday attributed the ‘imbalanced lifestyle’ of the youth to...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am

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Modi calls for ‘one earth, one family, one future’ at U.N. yoga event

UNITED NATIONS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a celebration of International Yoga Day at the United...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 03:56pm

Europe

Wegovy, other weight loss drugs ‘no silver bullet’, says WHO amid obesity review

LONDON: New highly-effective weight loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy are not a “silver bullet” for...

Published 12 May, 2023 02:09pm

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Health Day marked: Need for promoting healthy lifestyles underscored

LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘World Health Day’ was marked here on Friday with a firm resolve to raise...

Updated 08 Apr, 2023 06:47am

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Dietary tips: how to have a healthy Ramadan

As we head into the second week of the blessed month of Ramadan, it is important to remind ourselves to remain...

Published 31 Mar, 2023 05:01pm

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Ramazan: Having obesity makes you more likely to develop diabetes, according to experts

KARACHI: Gaining weight in Ramazan could contribute to the diabetes epidemic in Pakistan, reporting over 400,000...

Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am

Companies

Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies

CHICAGO: The first big breakthrough in 30 years of Alzheimer’s research is providing momentum for clinical trials...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 10:38pm

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Paracetamol shortage: there are natural alternatives

The government has only just managed to reach an agreement that could see resumption in supply of paracetamol...

Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:58pm

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Heart diseases rise due to unhealthy lifestyle, experts

KARACHI: About 47 people are dying due to heart problems every hour in Pakistan, most of them because of living an...

Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am

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In Britain's inflation crisis, healthy diets are a casualty

LONDON: Fresh vegetables and fish are falling off the menu. Packaged pizzas and processed meat are the dishes of the...

Updated 28 Oct, 2022 12:33pm

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Fungal infection list launched by WHO flags global health threat

LONDON: The World Health Organization has drawn up the first ever list of fungal pathogens posing the greatest ...

Published 25 Oct, 2022 08:09pm

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Breast cancer awareness: what is a beneficial diet

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly movement aimed at spreading awareness about the effects of breast...

Published 22 Oct, 2022 07:20pm

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Kidney detox: boosting kidney health

Although kidneys are small organs, they are quite powerful detoxifying machines. Kidneys share a similar appearance...

Updated 11 Oct, 2022 08:49pm

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Liver disease: what is it and how to prevent it?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become incredibly rampant in the past decade. NAFLD is the term for a...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 08:02pm

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An uptick in dengue cases as Pakistan reels from floods

Dengue fever cases in Pakistan have continued to increase as a significant numbers of patients across the country...

Published 26 Sep, 2022 07:26pm

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Cardiovascular disease: ways to reduce risks

Cardiovascular disease is among the most common causes of death for men and women around the world. Unfortunately,...

Published 07 Sep, 2022 07:26pm

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Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail

TEPOZTLÁN, Mexico: With restorative rituals, yoga retreats and psychedelic experiences, Mexico has become a magnet...

Published 27 Aug, 2022 05:43pm

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The anti-inflammatory diet: eat your vitamins

Inflammation is a silent killer that affects almost everyone. It is important to decrease inflammation levels as...

Published 26 Aug, 2022 01:00am

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UK Yoga 'warriors' fighting to diversify booming industry

LONDON: London-based yoga instructor Stacie Graham is on a mission to make the ancient practice more racially and...

Published 15 Aug, 2022 04:33pm

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How to beat a sugar addiction

Appropriate diet and enough sleep are some of the ways to beat the craving

Published 12 Aug, 2022 06:48pm

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Inflammation: the silent killer and what is it?

Inflammation affects us all at different levels. It is the process through which our bodies’ white blood cells...

Published 01 Aug, 2022 01:16am

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Sleep deprivation: what causes it and how to fight it

Sleep is without a doubt one of the most important foundations of health, if not the most important. While we sleep,...

Published 14 Jul, 2022 12:32pm

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The vegan diet: healthy or just trendy?

By going vegan, you risk become deficient in essential vitamins — for example, nutrients such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and iron

Published 20 Jun, 2022 04:14pm

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Caffeine: beneficial or harmful?

Caffeine is good for improving attention span and cognitive function. However, it is essential to consider the negative implications of excessive consumption

Updated 12 Jun, 2022 04:02pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.85 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	501.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	85.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	481.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.53 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 4 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	96.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.85 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	501.13 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	85.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	481.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.53 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 4 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	96.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Dec 4 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	43,072,746 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Dec 4 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	39,797,114 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Fert Bin / Dec 4 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	27,568,000 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Dec 4 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	27,255,000 ▲ 0.00
Hum Network / Dec 4 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	22,004,000 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,256,413 ▲ 0.00
D.G.K.Cement / Dec 4 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	14,240,764 ▲ 0.00
Air Link Com. / Dec 4 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	13,542,140 ▲ 0.00
Dewan Cement / Dec 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	12,062,500 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 4 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	10,296,343 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 1	285.15
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 1	284.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 1	146.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 1	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 1	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 1	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Dec 1	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 1	4594.63
India Sensex / Dec 1	67481.19
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 1	33431.51
Nasdaq / Dec 1	14305.03
Hang Seng / Dec 1	16830.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 1	7529.35
Dow Jones / Dec 1	36245.50
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 1	16397.52
France CAC40 / Dec 1	7346.15

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 1	74.07
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 1	17235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 1	189043
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 1	2072.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 1	79.42

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