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Pakistan

Baton of field marshal conferred upon Gen Asim Munir

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday jointly conferred the baton of field...

Updated 22 May, 2025 09:36pm

Business & Economy

Budget 2025-26: Pakistan govt likely to bring YouTubers, freelancers into tax net

Pakistan government is projected to impose new taxes including on the income of freelancers, vloggers, and...

Updated 22 May, 2025 08:36pm

Pakistan

Army’s top brass lauds political leadership, youth for steering the nation during Marka-e-Haq

The 270th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ, presided over by newly promoted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir,...

Updated 22 May, 2025 10:51pm

Pakistan

Sindh announces summer vacation schedule for schools

The Sindh government on Thursday announced that summer vacations for all public and private schools across the...

Updated 22 May, 2025 07:07pm

Pakistan

Karachi Airport cuts bird strike incidents by 15%, downward trend continues in 2025

The Environmental Control Committee (ECC) at Jinnah International Airport announced today that bird-aircraft...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:28pm

Pakistan

A blueprint for climate resilience: The impact of AKAH in Northern Pakistan

Pakistan contributes less than 1% to global carbon emissions, yet remains most vulnerable to climate change

Updated 22 May, 2025 11:27pm

Pakistan

Vawda urges tripling defence budget, hails army’s victory over India

Senator Faisal Vawda on Thursday called for a threefold increase in Pakistan’s defence budget, asserting that the...

Updated 22 May, 2025 10:54pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb meets OICCI delegation, pledges continued support

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a delegation from the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 22 May, 2025 04:25pm

Business & Economy

IMF delegation meets PM Shehbaz as Islamabad prepares Budget FY26

Fund to continue support Pakistan's economic reforms

Updated 22 May, 2025 10:53pm

Business & Economy

Budget FY26: govt to continue fiscal consolidation, follow IMF guidelines, says Topline

The government is likely to continue fiscal consolidation in the upcoming budget and is expected to closely align...

Updated 22 May, 2025 10:55pm

Business & Economy

Trump says US doing ‘big deals’ with Pakistan, India

US president says he helped de-escalate tensions between Pakistan, India through trade

Updated 22 May, 2025 10:53pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM reviews SICVD progress, announces major upgrades

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reviewed the progress and future...

Published 22 May, 2025 07:03am

Pakistan

Maryam announces ‘Punjab Development Plan’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the “Punjab Development Plan” under which new...

Published 22 May, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan

PML-N parliamentary party assails Indian aggression

LAHORE: The PML-N parliamentary party which met here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in...

Published 22 May, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan

Field Marshal: Marriyum, Azma greet Gen Asim Munir on his elevation

LAHORE: The central Secretary Information of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Punjab’s Senior ...

Published 22 May, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan

School van attack: Maryam telephones CM Balochistan

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made a telephonic contact with the Chief Minister of Balochistan...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:58am

Pakistan

LCCI terms promotion of COAS as symbol of pride

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has extended its warmest congratulations to Chief of Army Staff...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:55am

Pakistan

FESCO crackdown on power thieves in full swing

FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the government and the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), a massive...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:53am

Pakistan

NGC, LUMS Energy Institute to host national consultative workshop on 24th

LAHORE: The National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan (formerly NTDC), in collaboration with LUMS Energy Institute,...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:52am

Pakistan

LHC disposes of contempt plea against IGP

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a contempt of court petition against Inspector General of...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan

Business community congratulates COAS on promotion

KARACHI: Business and industrial community have extended heartfelt congratulations to Army Chief General Asim Munir...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan

PBC, SCBA condemn assault on Sindh law minister’s residence

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the assault on ...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:48am

Pakistan

Lawyer tells SC there is disconnect between SC Rules and SC Act

ISLAMABAD: The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court was told that there is a disconnect between the Supreme Court...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:44am

Pakistan

PMD warns of cyclone, heatwave onslaught in upper, central Sindh districts

KARACHI: The country is bracing for two significant weather events as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:41am

Pakistan

Sindh to establish special desk for women farmers: Minister

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to establish a special desk in the Agriculture Department to address the...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:39am

Pakistan

JI condemns Khuzdar terror attack

KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh, Kashif Saeed Sheikh and of provincial legislator, Muhammad Farooq on...

Updated 22 May, 2025 08:15am

Pakistan

Gratuity, in addition to CPF: AGP questions power of ISGS board for irregular payment to employees

ISLAMABAD: Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has questioned the power of the board of Inter State Gas Systems (Pvt)...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:34am

Pakistan

All components of innovation ecosystem being integrated for first time: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that “for...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:30am

Pakistan

At least 25 hurt as train derails near F’bad

FAISALABAD: As many as 25 passengers including the train driver and his assistant sustained multiple injuries in...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:30am

Pakistan

City & Guilds London: 50,000 students to receive certifications each year

ISLAMABAD: In a major development aimed at equipping Pakistani youth with globally recognised technical skills, ...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Australia celebrates its people-to-people connections with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commission celebrated Australia Day in Spring 2025 with a vibrant reception in...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

NA panel reviews SMEDA, PIDC performance

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive examination and review of the performance,...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

IK, Bushra: hearing of Toshakhana-II case adjourned till 26th

RAWALPINDI: The special court hearing the Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding...

Updated 22 May, 2025 11:05am

Pakistan

70pc of PTV revenue spent on salaries, Senate panel told

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) collects Rs10.2 billion annually through a TV fee charged via...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

NA condemns deadly attack on school bus in Khuzdar

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday strongly condemned a deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar,...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (May 22, 2025)...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

74th anniversary of diplomatic ties: President congratulates Pakistan, China

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

New Delhi’s narrative relies on lies: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that ...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Assessment of KPT land: NA body decides to form high-powered body

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs which met under the chairmanship of MNA Abdul Qadir Patel,...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

KPT holds awareness course on cyber security

KARACHI: In the wake of a recent cyber-attack on the official "X" account of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), it launched a...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Jumbo task: 400 pills a day for elephants with TB

KARACHI: A team of doctors and vets has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

ISPR refutes allegations

RAWALPINDI: Following a tragic incident on 19 May 2025 in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District,...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

IMC celebrates Sehrish Ali’s victory

LAHORE: Indus Motor Company (IMC), under its Concern Beyond Cars initiative, proudly congratulates Sehrish Ali on...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

PTI’s Nov 26 protest: ATC indicts suspect for running over Rangers personnel with vehicle

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday indicted the suspect who had allegedly ran over the Rangers...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

‘Judges’ transfer issue will be resolved once IHC seniority dispute is settled’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked that once the issue of seniority is decided in favour of Islamabad High Court...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

New Delhi actively using BLA to orchestrate terror attacks

ISLAMABAD: Indian state-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan has once again come under the spotlight, with credible...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Local Bodies Bill: Punjab PA Speaker, govt members express reservations

LAHORE: During the Punjab Assembly session, on Wednesday Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and government members...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

SC disposes of 238 death sentence cases in 7 months

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has disposed of 238 death sentence cases in almost seven months. According to press...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Unilateral IWT suspension: Senate body urges NDMA, ministries to conduct assessment

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has urged the National...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Support for army chief surges

ISLAMABAD: Army chief General Asim Munir is the most powerful man in the country, but his popular support has surged...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

Field Marshal honors sacrifices of martyrs

RAWALPINDI: A special Guard of Honour ceremony was held at the Martyrs’ Monument in GHQ to honour Field Marshal...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

US condemns deadly attack

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Wednesday strongly condemned a deadly bombing that targeted a school bus in Khuzdar...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

PM says decision to promote COAS made ‘independently’ by him

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the decision to promote Army Chief Gen Syed Asim...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

UNICEF condemns attack

ISLAMABAD: United Nation’s Children Fund, UNICEF has strongly condemned the horrific attack on a school bus in...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

PTI greets Gen Asim

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday congratulated Chief of Army Staff...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

Pakistan

KCCI expresses concern over closure of highway at Moro

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Jawed Bilwani has expresses deep concern over...

Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am

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Commodity

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
Losers
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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