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Pakistan

Social media platform X hit by global outage, PTA confirms

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a widespread outage on Saturday, affecting users in Pakistan and...

Published 24 May, 2025 08:40pm

Pakistan

Field Marshal hosts dinner saluting political leadership, armed forces, national resilience

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), hosted a high-profile dinner to honour Pakistan’s...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:00pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz to visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan from May 25 to 30

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would undertake official visits to four friendly countries, including Turkiye, Iran,...

Published 24 May, 2025 04:09pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan budget 2025-26: Rs2.8 trillion defence budget proposed citing ‘war-like situation’ with India

With Pakistan scheduled to unveil its federal government budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Tola Associates, a tax...

Published 24 May, 2025 03:03pm

Pakistan

FIRs to be filed, passports to be cancelled of deported Pakistanis: Interior Ministry

The government will now register First Information Reports (FIRs) and also cancel passports of deported Pakistanis,...

Published 24 May, 2025 01:48pm

Markets

IMF, govt to continue FY26 budget discussions ‘over the coming days’

Discussions also covered ongoing energy sector reforms, says IMF

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:26pm

Pakistan

Next general elections: ECP calls for more women and ‘transgender’ voters

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared on Friday that it is time to stop the excuses and get...

Updated 24 May, 2025 08:24am

Pakistan

Release of IK on parole: IHC issues its written order in Gandapur’s plea

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, issued its written order in a petition of Chief Minister Khyber...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

JI demands powers, funds for elected representatives

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter staged a ‘protest march’ from Khizra Mosque to the Sindh Assembly...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:47am

Pakistan

Pharma bodies decry being ignored by SCQB

KARACHI: In violation of the Sindh Drug Rules, pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors have expressed dismay...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:36am

Pakistan

Impact-based weather alert: Showers, thunder, winds & dust storms in Punjab, Islamabad & KPK likely

ISLAMABAD: National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:32am

Pakistan

Polish envoy condemns Khuzdar terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD: Polish Ambassador Maciej Pisarski has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on schoolchildren in...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:24am

Pakistan

Proceedings begin to declare PTI leader Aamir PO

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday initiated proceedings to declare Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:21am

Pakistan

Punjab reports decline in environmental poliovirus presence

LAHORE: Welcoming the significant decline in detection of the poliovirus in environmental samples across Punjab, the...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

Sub-committee formed to examine PSDP

ISLAMABAD: Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025–26 meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:16am

Pakistan

Three-year strategic roadmap unveiled by PIDE Senate

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, as Chancellor, chaired...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:14am

Pakistan

Turkish CCI announces new funding for ‘Restoring River Ravi Project’

LAHORE: In a step towards water sustainability, Coca-Cola Içecek (CCI) Pakistan announced its new funding for...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:06am

Pakistan

World wants long-term Pakistan-India problems resolved: US

WASHINGTON: The US said it is “heartening” that America’s “involvement and assistance” made a difference ...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:04am

Pakistan

WWF-Pakistan for conserving migratory turtle species

KARACHI: Despite their global recognition, marine turtles continue to be overlooked in marine policy and planning,...

Published 24 May, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan

13 prefabricated vaccination centres built in underserved areas

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, has built 13...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:59am

Pakistan

India, Pakistan extend airspace closures

KARACHI/NEW DELHI: Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft till June 24, 2025. According...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:55am

Pakistan

Bilawal seeks PM’s guidance on how to promote Pakistan’s stance

ISLAMABAD: The chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday thanked Prime Minister...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Modi’s allegations stoking regional tensions: FO

ISLAMABAD: Urging the Indian leadership to exercise responsibility and restraint, Pakistan has categorically ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Khuzdar incident an India-sponsored act: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 23, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (May 24, 2025)...

Updated 24 May, 2025 08:41am

Pakistan

Jinnah Square Murree Road underpass inaugurated: PM praises armed forces for registering ‘momentous’ victory

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday pointed out that Pakistan’s armed forces dealt a “crushing...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Senate passes Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament on Friday passed the Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

British economist meets PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday emphasised the importance of maintaining a balanced approach...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

UAF, AFL ink LoI

FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Alliance Française de Lahore (AFL) have inked a Letter ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Over Rs800bn collected through e-Pay Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has collected over Rs 800 billion in tax revenue through ‘e-Pay Punjab’, a ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

CM appreciates CTD for killing 3 terrorists

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude on the successful culmination of operation...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Railways inducts 30 new high-speed freight wagons

LAHORE: In a significant step to modernize the freight transportation system and facilitate the business community,...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Minister, DG GCLI discuss animal breed improvement

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani met with Director General Green...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Naila Kiani summits Kanchenjunga

LAHORE: Pakistani mountaineer, Naila Kiani, has successfully summited Kanchenjunga (8,586m)—the world’s third...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Heart patients: PIC Lahore delivers drugs worth Rs130m

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab’s Project for home delivery of medicine to heart patients is successfully in ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Clarification

KARACHI: Karachi International Container Terminal wishes to clarify its position on the news published in the BR on...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Orangi Town is no longer classified as ‘slum’: Rs7bn uplift package allocated by Sindh govt

KARACHI: In a major urban development milestone, the Sindh government announced that Orangi Town is no longer...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Electric scooters to women: Sindh govt to hold ballot next month

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to hold a balloting next month to distribute electric scooters to women. ...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Flood rehabilitation housing project: Aseefa, World Bank MD distribute ownership rights certificates to women homeowners

HYDERABAD: Anna Bejerde, Managing Director of the World Bank, accompanied by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Sindh...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Tribute paid to Field Marshal Asim Munir

KARACHI: Renowned businessman and philanthropist Muhammad Bashir Janmuhammad paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Cyclonic system roars across the Arabian Sea

KARACHI: As a potential cyclonic system intensifies over the Arabian Sea, large parts of Pakistan brace for a spell...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Fahd Haroon meets Saudi envoy

ISLAMABAD: Fahd Haroon, Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, held a meeting on Friday, with...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Stolen vehicle: Insurance firm declines to pay depreciated value

LAHORE: An insurance company has declined to pay depreciated value of a stolen vehicle. According to details, the...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Tanneries: LHC concerned at discharge of polluted water

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday expressed concern over the discharge of polluted water by tanneries and...

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:45am

Pakistan

IMC signs MoU with DIL

KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Development in Literacy...

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:45am

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Forex
World
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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