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‘We won war but seek peace’: PM Shehbaz urges India to resolve disputes through dialogue

Pakistan

‘We won war but seek peace’: PM Shehbaz urges India to resolve disputes through dialogue

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended an olive branch to India, calling for a peaceful resolution of...

Updated 16 May, 2025 10:51pm

UK’s Lammy visits Pakistan, saying India ceasefire should become durable peace

Pakistan

UK’s Lammy visits Pakistan, saying India ceasefire should become durable peace

LONDON: British foreign minister David Lammy welcomed the sustained ceasefire between Pakistan and India during a...

Published 16 May, 2025 09:40pm

Pakistan backs China on Arunachal Pradesh: FO

Pakistan

Pakistan backs China on Arunachal Pradesh: FO

Pakistan on Friday expressed support for China’s position on Arunachal Pradesh, affirming its backing of Beijing’s...

Published 16 May, 2025 06:54pm

Pakistan, UK foreign ministers meet after India conflict

Pakistan

Pakistan, UK foreign ministers meet after India conflict

ISLAMABAD: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad on Friday, a week after...

Updated 16 May, 2025 10:56pm

Pakistan “restructuring and reorganising” its debt, says Aurangzeb

Business & Economy

Pakistan “restructuring and reorganising” its debt, says Aurangzeb

Pakistan is in the process of “restructuring and reorganising” its debt profile in line with global standards, said...

Updated 16 May, 2025 05:21pm

Russia welcomes ceasefire, urges Pakistan, India to continue exercising restraint

Pakistan

Russia welcomes ceasefire, urges Pakistan, India to continue exercising restraint

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova hopes that the normalization of the situation between Pakistan and India will be both durable and long-term

Published 16 May, 2025 02:29pm

National Tariff Policy: govt approves phased elimination of import duties

Business & Economy

National Tariff Policy: govt approves phased elimination of import duties

In a bid to attract investment and promote exports, the federal government on Friday decided to significantly...

Updated 16 May, 2025 05:36pm

Flydubai’s inaugural flight lands at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport

Pakistan

Flydubai’s inaugural flight lands at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport

Flydubai’s inaugural flight landed on Thursday night at the Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar. In a...

Published 16 May, 2025 01:06pm

India weighs plan to slash Pakistan water supply with new Indus river project

Pakistan

India weighs plan to slash Pakistan water supply with new Indus river project

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: India is considering plans to dramatically increase the water it draws from a major river that...

Published 16 May, 2025 01:03pm

Imran Khan’s sons admonish prison conditions, dynastic politics in rare interview

Politics & Policy

Imran Khan’s sons admonish prison conditions, dynastic politics in rare interview

In a rare interview, former cricketer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sons excoriated his...

Updated 16 May, 2025 09:30pm

Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 99.42 in April 2025

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 99.42 in April 2025

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of...

Published 16 May, 2025 12:17pm

Pakistan’s current account posts $12mn surplus in April 2025

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s current account posts $12mn surplus in April 2025

On YoY basis, C/A decreases 96% against $315 million surplus in same month last year

Updated 16 May, 2025 09:58pm

No deal made by IK, clarifies PTI chief

Pakistan

No deal made by IK, clarifies PTI chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan while emphasising the need for dialogue...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) unit: Govt planning to deploy FC personnel for monitoring

Pakistan

Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) unit: Govt planning to deploy FC personnel for monitoring

ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to deploy Frontier Constabulary force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Pak-India dialogue at neutral venue: Friendly states making intensive efforts

Pakistan

Pak-India dialogue at neutral venue: Friendly states making intensive efforts

ISLAMABAD: Informed diplomatic sources revealed on Thursday that friendly countries are making intensive efforts to...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Appeals of IK, Bushra: IHC issues notice to NAB

Pakistan

Appeals of IK, Bushra: IHC issues notice to NAB

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Pakistan...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 15, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (May 16, 2025)...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

PM visits Kamra Airbase to honour PAF heroes

Pakistan

PM visits Kamra Airbase to honour PAF heroes

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their swift and...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

CM launches scheme to give 1,000 free tractors, cash grant to farmers

Pakistan

CM launches scheme to give 1,000 free tractors, cash grant to farmers

LAHORE: For the first time in Punjab’s history, 1000 free tractors along with cash grant scheme worth Rs 5,000 per...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Gwadar development: Senate panel calls for concrete steps

Pakistan

Gwadar development: Senate panel calls for concrete steps

ISLAMABAD: Senator Quratulain Marri stressed that basic need such as water supply must be prioritised over tourism ...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Roundtable discussion held to shape first media, info literacy strategy

Pakistan

Roundtable discussion held to shape first media, info literacy strategy

ISLAMABAD: In a significant step toward fostering a digitally responsible and informed society, UNESCO, in...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Sindh observes ‘Victory Day’ and ‘Thanksgiving Day’

Pakistan

Sindh observes ‘Victory Day’ and ‘Thanksgiving Day’

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that today was a very significant day as it was observed as...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Residential plots in Karachi: Notification legalising commercial activities withdrawn by SBCA

Pakistan

Residential plots in Karachi: Notification legalising commercial activities withdrawn by SBCA

KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has withdrawn its notification that allowed commercial...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Naqvi for efforts against illegal immigration, drug smuggling

Pakistan

Naqvi for efforts against illegal immigration, drug smuggling

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday emphasised the need for effective and coordinated measures to...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

SFA chief says ‘no industrial inspection without prior notice’

Pakistan

SFA chief says ‘no industrial inspection without prior notice’

KARACHI: In a significant move to improve transparency and ease operational hurdles for industrial stakeholders, ...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Solarization of agri tube wells: CM Maryam announces major subsidy

Pakistan

Solarization of agri tube wells: CM Maryam announces major subsidy

LAHORE: Announcing enhancement in loan grant through Kissan Card from Rs150,000 to Rs300,000 and a subsidy up to 95...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Quorum issue in Punjab PA: Opposition, ruling members engage in heated discussion

Pakistan

Quorum issue in Punjab PA: Opposition, ruling members engage in heated discussion

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly witnessed a turbulent session on Thursday as the treasury benches failed to maintain the...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

e-Visa facility for Pakistanis soon: Bangladeshi HC

Pakistan

e-Visa facility for Pakistanis soon: Bangladeshi HC

LAHORE: High Commissioner of Bangladesh Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan has said that Bangladesh has recently simplified...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Maryam has emerged as most active CM during ‘wartime’: Azma

Pakistan

Maryam has emerged as most active CM during ‘wartime’: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that no statement came from the founder of PTI during the...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

‘Combat excellence’ against India: Senate specifically commends PAF for its ‘exceptional professionalism’

Pakistan

‘Combat excellence’ against India: Senate specifically commends PAF for its ‘exceptional professionalism’

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament has specifically commended the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

There will be a firm response to any Indian aggression: PM

Pakistan

There will be a firm response to any Indian aggression: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday voiced serious concern over recent remarks made by Indian...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

IWT is lifeline of country, says JI

Pakistan

IWT is lifeline of country, says JI

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami's Sindh chapter on Thursday declared that any tampering with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

JI warns govt against using PECA

Pakistan

JI warns govt against using PECA

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has emphasized the need to curb fake news but warned the...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

No one can undo Sino-Pak ties: Chinese CG

Pakistan

No one can undo Sino-Pak ties: Chinese CG

KARACHI: Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China said that Pakistan and China has enduring...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

Govt declares 16th as a ‘Day of Gratitude’

Pakistan

Govt declares 16th as a ‘Day of Gratitude’

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared May 16, 2025, as a ‘Day of Gratitude’ to commemorate the success...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:06am

No radiation leak or release from any N-facility in Pakistan: IAEA

Pakistan

No radiation leak or release from any N-facility in Pakistan: IAEA

VIENNA: Days after India refuted reports that Kirana Hills area, which allegedly houses a nuclear facility, was hit...

Updated 16 May, 2025 08:51am

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, reduces diesel rate by Rs2 per litre

Pakistan

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, reduces diesel rate by Rs2 per litre

The government has decided to maintain the petrol price at its current level for the fortnight starting May 16,...

Published 16 May, 2025 01:28am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 9	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 9	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

Gainers
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Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.72 ▲ 0.72 (18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 6 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.63 ▲ 0.29 (12.39%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 6 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.62 ▲ 1.15 (10.03%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 6 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.85 ▲ 1.17 (10.02%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 6 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	80.58 ▲ 7.33 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 6 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	87.51 ▲ 7.96 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 6 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	74.56 ▲ 6.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 6 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	459.83 ▲ 41.8 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.03 ▼ -0.59 (-95.16%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	65.92 ▼ -7.32 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201.59 ▼ -20.8 (-9.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.06 ▼ -1.52 (-7.39%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.65 ▼ -0.05 (-7.14%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 6 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	67.54 ▼ -4.94 (-6.82%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.98 ▼ -1.24 (-6.13%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.55 ▼ -0.82 (-5.71%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.43 ▼ -0.57 (-5.7%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	687,381,117 ▼ -0.59
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,783,607 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,154,825 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,939,154 ▲ 0.04
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,329,381 ▼ -0.07
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,069,293 ▲ 0.25
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,996,297 ▲ 0.04
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,970,440 ▲ 1
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,500,857 ▲ 0.23
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,284,920 ▼ -0.76

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Astellas employee imprisoned in China to be released in December, Japanese media report

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HBL launches Visa Infinite CreditCard

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Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Use of cheques will be stopped: All AAA payments only via Raast from 16th

Use of cheques will be stopped: All AAA payments only via Raast from 16th

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz greet Hindu community on Diwali

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz greet Hindu community on Diwali

PM approves final draft of auto policy

PM approves final draft of auto policy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security policy will be set in Islamabad, not Kabul: Kundi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security policy will be set in Islamabad, not Kabul: Kundi

Malaysian palm oil tumbles, posts steepest weekly fall in nearly 2 years

Malaysian palm oil tumbles, posts steepest weekly fall in nearly 2 years