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Pakistan - 2025-03-05

At least four killed, two injured in roadside blast in Khuzdar

Pakistan

At least four killed, two injured in roadside blast in Khuzdar

At least four people were killed and and two others injured as a result of a roadside explosion in Khuzdar’s Nal...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 10:38pm

PM Shehbaz meets UAE IFZA delegation, signs MoU for economic zone investments

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz meets UAE IFZA delegation, signs MoU for economic zone investments

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with a delegation from the UAE’s International Free Zones Authority...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 09:25pm

US NSA Michael Waltz ‘thanks Pakistan’ for counterterrorism efforts in call with FM Dar

Pakistan

US NSA Michael Waltz ‘thanks Pakistan’ for counterterrorism efforts in call with FM Dar

Foreign Minister appreciates President Trump's announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 07:55pm

Pakistan expected to clear first review of $7bn IMF programme: Bloomberg

Markets

Pakistan expected to clear first review of $7bn IMF programme: Bloomberg

Pakistan is “likely to pass” the ongoing first review of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme with...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 07:57pm

Pakistan appoints Bilal bin Saqib as chief crypto advisor

Currency

Pakistan appoints Bilal bin Saqib as chief crypto advisor

As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, the government has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:33pm

All 16 terrorists of Bannu Cantt attack killed by security forces: ISPR

Pakistan

All 16 terrorists of Bannu Cantt attack killed by security forces: ISPR

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that all 16 terrorists were eliminated while five...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 10:45pm

PM Shehbaz thanks President Trump for acknowledging Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz thanks President Trump for acknowledging Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts

'As is well-known, Pakistan has always played a critical role in counter terrorism efforts', adds premier

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 10:42pm

Health clinics strengthening healthcare infrastructure: CM

Pakistan

Health clinics strengthening healthcare infrastructure: CM

LAHORE: The efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif have not only changed condition of old health...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Dr Zulfiqar Ali appointed VC UAF

Pakistan

Dr Zulfiqar Ali appointed VC UAF

FAISALABAD: The Governor/Chancellor has appointed Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali s/o Muhammad Ramzan as Vice Chancellor,...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Tree-plantation drive launched in Punjab

Pakistan

Tree-plantation drive launched in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a large-scale tree plantation project over 48,368 acres across the...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Non-provision of food to IK: Azma terms PTI claim ‘baseless’

Pakistan

Non-provision of food to IK: Azma terms PTI claim ‘baseless’

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the claim of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi not being...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

170 tourist sites: Punjab CM approves repair, construction plans

Pakistan

170 tourist sites: Punjab CM approves repair, construction plans

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for the construction, repair and...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 04, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 05, 2025)...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Tharparker Hospital project: NA body irked by delay in start of construction work

Pakistan

Tharparker Hospital project: NA body irked by delay in start of construction work

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Tuesday, while reviewing budgetary...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Medical errors claim lives of 18-20pc hospitalised patients?

Pakistan

Medical errors claim lives of 18-20pc hospitalised patients?

KARACHI: A staggering 18-20 percent of hospitalized patients in Pakistan lose their lives due to medical errors,...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Under guise of Brown Eyed Beans shipments: Bid to import American almonds foiled

Pakistan

Under guise of Brown Eyed Beans shipments: Bid to import American almonds foiled

KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has foiled an attempt to import around 155 tons of...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Leghari, Kyrgyzstan envoy discuss energy cooperation

Pakistan

Leghari, Kyrgyzstan envoy discuss energy cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Avazbek Atakhanov on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Power,...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Crime must be punished regardless: SC

Pakistan

Crime must be punished regardless: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that a crime should be punished regardless of who committed it and in ...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

NA panel informed: PSDP allocations for PR revised downward

Pakistan

NA panel informed: PSDP allocations for PR revised downward

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Pakistan Railways (PR) was informed that the Ministry of...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Bannu military compound: 12 civilians killed in car bombings

Pakistan

Bannu military compound: 12 civilians killed in car bombings

PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in ...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Simmering PPP-PML(N) row may lead to fall of Shehbaz govt?

Pakistan

Simmering PPP-PML(N) row may lead to fall of Shehbaz govt?

ISLAMABAD: A brewing conflict between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

PTI MPA sent to judicial remand

Pakistan

PTI MPA sent to judicial remand

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Provincial...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Dar to take part in extraordinary session of OIC CFM

Pakistan

Dar to take part in extraordinary session of OIC CFM

ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Sindh govt’s uplift projects: Sharjeel reviews progress

Pakistan

Sindh govt’s uplift projects: Sharjeel reviews progress

KARACHI: A meeting of the spokespersons of the Sindh government was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 15	160.01
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 15	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 15	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 15	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

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S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
India Sensex / Jun 15	76,764.22
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 15	69,593.64
Hang Seng / Jun 15	24,816.13
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,499.85
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	25,012.02
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,447.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 15	80.67
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 15	4,327.01
Diesel/Litre / Jun 15	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 15	76.49

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Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31

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Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz