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PM Shehbaz launches nationwide anti-polio drive, vows complete eradication

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz launches nationwide anti-polio drive, vows complete eradication

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating polio from the country,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 11:40pm

PIA’s first direct flight departs for Baku

Pakistan

PIA’s first direct flight departs for Baku

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) inaugurated its direct flight service from Lahore to Baku on Sunday, marking a...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 05:32pm

JI announces nationwide strike on April 26 over Gaza crisis

Pakistan

JI announces nationwide strike on April 26 over Gaza crisis

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Sunday announced a nationwide strike on April 26 to protest Israel’s military offensive in...

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 11:32pm

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to visit Pakistan for key talks

Pakistan

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to visit Pakistan for key talks

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al...

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 11:31pm

Rwandan Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad for bilateral talks

Pakistan

Rwandan Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad for bilateral talks

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe,...

Updated 20 Apr, 2025 11:34pm

Naqvi meets UN Under-SG

Pakistan

Naqvi meets UN Under-SG

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

CJP to lead delegation at SCO judicial moot in China

Pakistan

CJP to lead delegation at SCO judicial moot in China

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi will lead a delegation at SCO Judicial Conference in China, and...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

UAE DPM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to arrive today

Pakistan

UAE DPM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to arrive today

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah ...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Police arrest 160 people over spate of KFC attacks

Pakistan

Police arrest 160 people over spate of KFC attacks

ISLAMABAD: Around 160 people have been arrested after mobs carried out 20 separate attacks on KFC restaurants, with...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Rwanda Ambassador due

Pakistan

Rwanda Ambassador due

ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar Minister for Foreign...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Efflux of time does not extinguish right of inheritance: LHC

Pakistan

Efflux of time does not extinguish right of inheritance: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that mere efflux of time does not extinguish the right of inheritance;...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Turabi made JI info secretary

Pakistan

Turabi made JI info secretary

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has appointed Shakil Ahmed Turabi as the party’s new...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Various cities shaken by 5.9 magnitude quake

Pakistan

Various cities shaken by 5.9 magnitude quake

ISLAMABAD: A powerful earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude shook various cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Rs10bn defamation suit: IK’s counsel cross- examines Shehbaz via video link

Pakistan

Rs10bn defamation suit: IK’s counsel cross- examines Shehbaz via video link

LAHORE: A counsel of former PTI chairman on Saturday partially cross-examined Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, through...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to take oath of acting CJP tomorrow

Pakistan

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah to take oath of acting CJP tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will take oath as acting chief justice of Pakistan on Monday...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Surge in criminal activities rattles residents of ICT

Pakistan

Surge in criminal activities rattles residents of ICT

ISLAMABAD: A significant surge in criminal activities has rattled the residents of the federal capital as police...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

KP advisor raises questions on IMF talks

Pakistan

KP advisor raises questions on IMF talks

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP on Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination Muzzammil Aslam has raised serious concerns...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Megacity braces for heatwave

Pakistan

Megacity braces for heatwave

KARACHI: The megacity is set to face a severe heatwave, with the Met Office on Saturday warning of daytime...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Upholding CCP order of Rs20m penalty: CAT dismisses appeal filed by Karachi Nimko

Pakistan

Upholding CCP order of Rs20m penalty: CAT dismisses appeal filed by Karachi Nimko

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by a Nimco company of Karachi,...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Judges’ transfer case: SC registrar, JCP secretary file statements

Pakistan

Judges’ transfer case: SC registrar, JCP secretary file statements

ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan submitted that under Article 200 (1) of the Constitution, the...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

52nd CTP Probationers visit CCPO Office

Pakistan

52nd CTP Probationers visit CCPO Office

LAHORE: A delegation of probationary Officers from the 52nd Common Training Program of the Pakistan Administrative...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

All concerned agree to revive Lahore’s heritage

Pakistan

All concerned agree to revive Lahore’s heritage

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration and the Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA), and the trader...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

CBD to install solar panels on Walton Railway Flyover

Pakistan

CBD to install solar panels on Walton Railway Flyover

LAHORE: In a significant move towards sustainable urban development, the Punjab Central Business District...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Maryam sets zero polio cases targets in Punjab

Pakistan

Maryam sets zero polio cases targets in Punjab

LAHORE: “No child should be deprived of polio vaccine drops,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Indian Sikh pilgrims depart for homeland

Pakistan

Indian Sikh pilgrims depart for homeland

LAHORE: After performing religious rituals at various sacred sites across Pakistan, a group of 5,803 Indian Sikh...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Punjab govt taking steps for underprivileged segments: Azma

Pakistan

Punjab govt taking steps for underprivileged segments: Azma

LAHORE: Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Punjab government is taking practical steps to ensure a...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

CM Maryam invites EU cos to Punjab for investment

Pakistan

CM Maryam invites EU cos to Punjab for investment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has invited the EU companies to invest in education, IT, green...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 19, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (April 20, 2025)...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Malaysian Educational Expo begins

Pakistan

Malaysian Educational Expo begins

KARACHI: A two-day Malaysian Educational Expo kicked off at a local hotel, providing a valuable platform for...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

70pc of young Pakistanis obese: study

Pakistan

70pc of young Pakistanis obese: study

KARACHI: Alarmingly high levels of obesity, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol), and low levels of...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

Cattle mandi opened

Pakistan

Cattle mandi opened

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Saturday inaugurated the Asia largest ‘Cattle Friendly Market 2025’ here at...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

NA Speaker reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine

Pakistan

NA Speaker reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine and...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:50am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 12	276.81 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 12	276.61 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 12	159.82 ▲ 0.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 12	0.83 ▲ 0.0003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 12	1.33 ▼ -0.0019
Euro to USD / Nov 12	1.11 ▼ -0.0017
SOFR % / Nov 10	3.89 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 12	81,896.37
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 12	60,792.29
Hang Seng / Nov 12	24,032.15
FTSE 100 / Nov 12	10,860.32
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 12	26,973.67
France CAC40 / Nov 12	8,387.88
S&P 500 / Nov 11	7,619.38
Nasdaq / Nov 11	25,466.19
Dow Jones / Nov 11	52,486.49

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	335
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	364
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 12	86.29
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 12	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	357,112
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 12	3,978
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 12	82.48

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 12 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.55 ▲ 0.86 (11.18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 12 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	10.53 ▲ 1 (10.49%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	10.96 ▲ 1 (10.04%)
Crescent Fib. / Nov 12 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	76.84 ▲ 6.99 (10.01%)
Prosperity Weav / Nov 12 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	61.02 ▲ 5.55 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Nov 12 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	26.62 ▲ 2.42 (10%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	99.24 ▲ 9.02 (10%)
Arpak Int. / Nov 12 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	138.71 ▲ 12.61 (10%)
Asim Textile / Nov 12 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	67.07 ▲ 6.1 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 12 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	604.11 ▲ 54.92 (10%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 12 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.26 ▼ -0.2 (-43.48%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 12 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.76 ▼ -0.6 (-13.76%)
Hira Textile / Nov 12 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.25 ▼ -0.5 (-10.53%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.76 ▼ -2.31 (-10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 12 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	77.98 ▼ -8.66 (-10%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 12 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	372.26 ▼ -41.36 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 12 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	152.93 ▼ -16.99 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 12 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14 ▼ -1.55 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 12 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	210.18 ▼ -23.09 (-9.9%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	76.60 ▼ -8.09 (-9.55%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	190,622,572 ▲ 0.03
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 12 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	147,355,708 ▼ -0.31
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	55,342,344 ▲ 0.03
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	35,381,209 ▲ 0.1
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 12 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	34,091,021 ▲ 0.08
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	30,204,209 ▲ 0.04
Hascol Petrol / Nov 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,959,535 ▲ 0.24
Pak Elektron / Nov 12 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	21,421,963 ▲ 0.36
B.O.Punjab / Nov 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,558,575 ▼ -0.39
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 12 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	19,339,405 ▼ -0.29

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Gold price per tola falls Rs10,900 in Pakistan

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Govt further decreases petrol price by Rs3, diesel's by Rs7 per litre

Govt further decreases petrol price by Rs3, diesel's by Rs7 per litre

Pearl Continental owner in major shake-up as Thatta Cement, Fauji Foundation ink deal

Pearl Continental owner in major shake-up as Thatta Cement, Fauji Foundation ink deal

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FBR introduces rules for e-scrutiny of taxpayers

PSX: selling conintues, KSE-100 down nearly 1%

PSX: selling conintues, KSE-100 down nearly 1%

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission completes dome placement at Chashma-5 nuclear plant

Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission completes dome placement at Chashma-5 nuclear plant

Pearl Continental owner says ‘not a party’ to Thatta Cement-Fauji Foundation restructuring deal

Pearl Continental owner says ‘not a party’ to Thatta Cement-Fauji Foundation restructuring deal