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Security forces kill three terrorists in Khyber district operation: ISPR

Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Tor Darra, Khyber District,...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:29pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s Naseer Soomro, one of World’s tallest men, passes away

Naseer Soomro, recognised as one of the tallest men in the world, passed away at the age of 56, family sources...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 08:21pm

Pakistan

Pak-Afghan jirga agrees to permanent ceasefire, reopening of Torkham border

Pakistani and Afghan jirgas on Monday agreed to a permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Torkham border, Aaj News...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:53pm

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects Indian PM’s terrorism remarks as ‘misleading, one-sided’

Islamabad has categorically rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about Pakistan-India relations as...

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 12:05am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz invites US tech giant Afiniti to launch call center in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday invited US-based IT giant Afiniti to establish a world-class call center in...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:09pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb, World Bank discuss 10-year Country Partnership Framework

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the World Bank team at the Finance Division to discuss Pakistan’s...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:24pm

Pakistan

Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting time changed to 11am tomorrow

The meeting time of Parliamentary Committee on National Security was changed to 11:00am on Tuesday , a notification...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 03:01pm

Pakistan

PrimeXBT gives back this Ramadan by supporting children’s education in Pakistan

PrimeXBT, a regulated global multi-asset broker, is giving back this Ramadan by supporting children’s education in...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 04:45pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan may present budget early to secure IMF board approval, says Topline

The signing of a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) between the Pakistani authorities and the International Monetary Fund...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:23pm

Pakistan

No major operation needed in Balochistan: Rana Sanaullah

FAISALABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Sunday ruled out the necessity of a...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:51am

Pakistan

Balochistan: Sharjeel for talks with ‘positive frame of mind’

HYDERABAD: Sindh senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the terrorist attack in Balochistan is a...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:40am

Pakistan

President awards trophy at National Open Polo Championship final

LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari watched the final of the 62nd National Open Polo Championship as the chief guest...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:34am

Pakistan

Cheques distributed to victims of Eden scandal

LAHORE The process of distributing cheques to the victims of the Eden scandal continued at the National...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:30am

Pakistan

UAF declared 34th best varsity globally in two subjects

FAISALABAD: The prestigious world universities system “QS ranking” has declared the University of Agriculture...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:27am

Pakistan

CM Maryam condemns Noshki blast

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid rich tribute to the eternal sacrifices of the soldiers...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:23am

Pakistan

Foreign diplomats, politicians, scholars condemn terrorism

LAHORE: In a significant show of solidarity, foreign diplomats, politicians, and renowned scholars have unanimously...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

Condolence

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:15am

Pakistan

Five killed in clash over land dispute in Badin

BADIN: At least five people lost their lives and seven suffered severe bullet wounds in a violent clash between two...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Construction of six new canals: GDA invites PPP chairman to join movement

KARACHI: The Chief Coordinator of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashdi, invited Bilawal...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Two guards killed as PPP MPA escapes life bid

GHOTKI: Unknown assailants opened fire at the vehicle of Sindh Assembly MPA Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar and killed his...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

APTAC proposes ban on 12 active ingredients of pesticides

KARACHI: The recent 62nd of Agricultural Pesticides Technical Advisory Committee (APTAC) meeting proposed a ban on ...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Crackdown on profiteers: 267 fined, 13 arrested

KARACHI: The Karachi Commissioner’s Office has intensified its crackdown on profiteers, taking action against 267...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Restoring lost glory of rich heritage a national duty: Nawaz

LAHORE: “Old Lahore is very beautiful, it is necessary to restore it to its original condition,” said Pakistan...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 16, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (March 17, 2025)....

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

‘Collaborative efforts are needed to prevent violence against children’

ISLAMABAD: The participants of stakeholder’s consultation on the development of a Child Protection Prevention...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Five dead as vehicle plunges into gorge in AJK

HAJIRA: At least five passengers lost their live, whereas four others sustained injuries as vehicle plunged into...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Three cops killed in separate terrorist attacks in KP

PESHAWAR: Four (4) people, including three police personnel, were killed and three others injured in separate gun...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan victim of internal, external terrorism: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrives in Gakhar Mandi area of Wazirabad to lay the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Decision on formation of anti-govt alliance after Eid: Fazl

ISLAMABAD: Calling the government and the parliament puppets, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:03am

Pakistan

Pakistan will definitely win war against terrorism: Kiyani

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Railways, Bilal Azhar Kiyani on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

CM launches Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP govt

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur officially launched the Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Mangla Dam hits dead level; power production halted

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s water reservoirs have reached critical levels, with the Mangla Dam water level dropping to...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

PILDAT board members meet PM

LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) board members Mujeeb Ur Rehman ...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

Azma congratulates APNS office- bearers

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has congratulated the newly elected officials of the APNS. She...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Pakistan

AJK govt for revival of sick industrial units

MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu Kashmir government has inked a plan initiating immediate required steps for the early revival...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:07am

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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	160.23
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 15	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 15	1.40
Euro to USD / Jun 15	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 15	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,430.62
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	24,894.01
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,384.01
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 15	81.48
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 15	21,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 15	4,317.83
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 15	76.81
Petrol/Litre / Jun 16	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 16	378.78

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Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	10.24 ▲ 1.8 (21.33%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 16 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	15.36 ▲ 2.67 (21.04%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 16 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	34.60 ▲ 6.01 (21.02%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 16 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	52.70 ▲ 9.15 (21.01%)
Crescent Steel / Jun 16 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	116.84 ▲ 20.28 (21%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 16 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	146.97 ▲ 25.51 (21%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.50 ▲ 5.6 (20.07%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	71.80 ▲ 11.68 (19.43%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	191.90 ▲ 30.64 (19%)

Stock	Price
JS Investments / Jun 16 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	38.01 ▼ -5.35 (-12.34%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22 ▼ -2.88 (-11.58%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	22.60 ▼ -2.94 (-11.51%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 16 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	26.80 ▼ -2.68 (-9.09%)
Popular Islamic / Jun 16 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	22.04 ▼ -1.95 (-8.13%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	46.41 ▼ -3.69 (-7.37%)
JS Global Cap. / Jun 16 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	155 ▼ -11.89 (-7.12%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	91.15 ▼ -6.92 (-7.06%)
D.M. Corporation / Jun 16 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	195 ▼ -13.74 (-6.58%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Jun 16 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	365 ▼ -24.86 (-6.38%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	27,563,437 ▲ 3.33
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,964,964 ▲ 1.77
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8,873,451 ▲ 1.8
Sui North Gas / Jun 16 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	8,128,599 ▲ 10.61
Pak Elektron / Jun 16 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	7,872,376 ▲ 3.13
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,438,242 ▲ 8.48
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	6,174,019 ▲ 0.18
TPL Properties / Jun 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	5,160,934 ▲ 0.57
National Bank / Jun 16 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	4,511,705 ▲ 13.34
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 16 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	3,739,853 ▲ 2

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