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Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to strengthen security, address cross-border concerns

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to strengthen security, address cross-border concerns

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar called on Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 09:27pm

Islamabad, EU agree to enhance cooperation across key sectors

Pakistan

Islamabad, EU agree to enhance cooperation across key sectors

Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday held the 10th round of their Political Dialogue in Brussels,...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 07:47pm

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan sign rail link agreement under UAP corridor

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan sign rail link agreement under UAP corridor

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed a framework agreement for the joint feasibility study of...

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:07pm

Karachi likely to receive rainfall this weekend

Pakistan

Karachi likely to receive rainfall this weekend

Temperature in Karachi will likely stay between 28 and 36 °C, says Met Office

Published 17 Jul, 2025 06:43pm

NDMA reports 54 more deaths in rain-related incidents, warns of urban flooding

Pakistan

NDMA reports 54 more deaths in rain-related incidents, warns of urban flooding

Local administrations have been directed to keep drainage machinery ready

Published 17 Jul, 2025 05:01pm

2 killed as building roof collapses in Karachi’s Lyari

Pakistan

2 killed as building roof collapses in Karachi’s Lyari

At least two women were killed and several others injured when the roof of a building collapsed in Karachi’s Lyari...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 04:53pm

3 TTP terrorists killed in joint operation in KP’s Bannu

Pakistan

3 TTP terrorists killed in joint operation in KP’s Bannu

At least three terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a joint...

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:09pm

White House says no Trump visit scheduled to Pakistan ‘at this time’

Pakistan

White House says no Trump visit scheduled to Pakistan ‘at this time’

Earlier during the day, some Pakistani local media, citing sources, had reported that Trump was expected to visit Pakistan on September 18

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:05pm

Pakistan has largest gender employment gap in South Asia, significant pay disparity: ILO

Pakistan

Pakistan has largest gender employment gap in South Asia, significant pay disparity: ILO

Report reveals women in wage employment earn substantially lower wages

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 02:36pm

FM Dar to visit Kabul today to sign feasibility framework of tri-nation rail project

Pakistan

FM Dar to visit Kabul today to sign feasibility framework of tri-nation rail project

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a day-long visit to Kabul on Thursday, the Foreign...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 12:01pm

PMD forecasts more thundershower for upper parts as Punjab declares emergency

Pakistan

PMD forecasts more thundershower for upper parts as Punjab declares emergency

Rain emergency declared across various parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:10pm

PAF fleet arrives in UK for Royal International Air Tattoo 2025

Pakistan

PAF fleet arrives in UK for Royal International Air Tattoo 2025

Contingent comprises state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules

Published 17 Jul, 2025 10:55am

Major martyred, three terrorists killed in Awaran

Pakistan

Major martyred, three terrorists killed in Awaran

ISLAMABAD: Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Awaran District on Wednesday, following...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

UK removes Pakistan from Air Safety List

Pakistan

UK removes Pakistan from Air Safety List

KARACHI/ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume Islamabad-Manchester flight...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Cabinet approves 15pc hike in EOBI pensions

Pakistan

Cabinet approves 15pc hike in EOBI pensions

ISLAMABAD: In a bold attempt to jolt federal ministries out of complacency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

USC to be shut down by 31st, employees offered VSS

Pakistan

USC to be shut down by 31st, employees offered VSS

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to close all operations of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) by 31stJuly 2025,...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Iran’s envoy is widely respected: FO

Pakistan

Iran’s envoy is widely respected: FO

ISLAMABAD: Shafqat Ali Khan, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson emphasised on Wednesday that Iran’s Ambassador to...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Journalists condemn detention of RIUJ president

Pakistan

Journalists condemn detention of RIUJ president

ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi/ Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) has strongly condemned the police’s inhumane ...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

IK warns establishment will be responsible if harmed in jail

Pakistan

IK warns establishment will be responsible if harmed in jail

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the imprisoned ex-prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

US lawmakers warn Pakistan over ‘repression’, hint at possible sanctions

Pakistan

US lawmakers warn Pakistan over ‘repression’, hint at possible sanctions

KARACHI: The US Congress may soon urge President Donald Trump’s administration to consider imposing sanctions on...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Civil servant losing promotion due to delay entitled to proforma promotion, benefits: SC

Pakistan

Civil servant losing promotion due to delay entitled to proforma promotion, benefits: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared if a civil servant, despite having fitness, eligibility, and seniority lost ...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

CM Maryam reviews Lahore, Punjab development programmes

Pakistan

CM Maryam reviews Lahore, Punjab development programmes

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Punjab information minister steps up criticism of KP CM

Pakistan

Punjab information minister steps up criticism of KP CM

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has stated that those making noise about ...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Massive fire engulfs Gerry Dnata warehouse at Lahore airport

Pakistan

Massive fire engulfs Gerry Dnata warehouse at Lahore airport

LAHORE: A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at the Gerry Dnata warehouse located at the...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

CM takes note of loss of lives

Pakistan

CM takes note of loss of lives

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed grave concern over the loss of precious human lives...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Heavy rain batters Lahore, causes urban flooding & casualties

Pakistan

Heavy rain batters Lahore, causes urban flooding & casualties

LAHORE: A fresh spell of heavy rainfall lashed the provincial capital on Tuesday, beginning at dawn and continuing...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

PTI slams sugar price hike, demands judicial inquiry

Pakistan

PTI slams sugar price hike, demands judicial inquiry

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab has strongly condemned what it terms a massive surge in sugar...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

President HCSTSI slams HW&SC for worsening water crisis

Pakistan

President HCSTSI slams HW&SC for worsening water crisis

HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI) Muhammad Saleem Memon has...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Advisory bodies of livestock, fisheries dept: Minister urges KCCI to nominate officials for inclusion

Pakistan

Advisory bodies of livestock, fisheries dept: Minister urges KCCI to nominate officials for inclusion

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, has urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

Flash floods claim eight more lives

Pakistan

Flash floods claim eight more lives

ISLAMABAD: The flash floods triggered by monsoon rains brought more death and destruction in the past 24 hours as ...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (July 17, 2025)...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am

PIA to resume UK flights from mid-August: spokesperson

Pakistan

PIA to resume UK flights from mid-August: spokesperson

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume its flight operations to the United Kingdom from mid-August,...

Published 17 Jul, 2025 12:44am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 4	276.90 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 4	276.70 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 5	157.93 ▼ -0.35
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 5	0.81 ▼ -0.0013
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 5	1.35 ▲ 0.0009
Euro to USD / Nov 5	1.13 ▲ 0.0021
SOFR % / Nov 3	3.97 ▲ 0.02

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 5	78,847.52
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 5	61,913.51
Hang Seng / Nov 5	24,705.29
FTSE 100 / Nov 5	10,922.33
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 5	26,526.29
France CAC40 / Nov 5	8,279.94
S&P 500 / Nov 4	7,688.62
Nasdaq / Nov 4	25,736.51
Dow Jones / Nov 4	53,356.12

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 5	362
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 5	87.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 5	4,123.57
Diesel/Litre / Nov 5	387.81
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 5	78.45
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 4	365,257

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 5 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	6.96 ▲ 1 (16.78%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 5 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4 ▲ 0.53 (15.27%)
Media Times Ltd / Nov 5 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	8.02 ▲ 1 (14.25%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Nov 5 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	37.60 ▲ 3.42 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	67.78 ▲ 6.16 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 5 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.47 ▲ 38.04 (10%)
Data Agro / Nov 5 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	147.94 ▲ 13.45 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 5 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	147.02 ▲ 13.37 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	187.80 ▲ 17.07 (10%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 5 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	104.43 ▲ 9.49 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 5 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.62 ▼ -1 (-61.73%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 5 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.58 ▼ -2.29 (-10.01%)
Shahzad Tex. / Nov 5 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	147.85 ▼ -16.43 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 5 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.01 ▼ -3.24 (-9.19%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Nov 5 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	140.99 ▼ -14.2 (-9.15%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Nov 5 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	12.33 ▼ -1.21 (-8.94%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 5 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	11.40 ▼ -1.07 (-8.58%)
Masood Textile / Nov 5 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	143 ▼ -11.91 (-7.69%)
Sunrays Textile / Nov 5 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	123 ▼ -9.94 (-7.48%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Nov 5 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	73.49 ▼ -5.37 (-6.81%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	73,694,588 ▲ 0.02
B.O.Punjab / Nov 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	69,485,498 ▲ 0.7
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	61,082,449 ▲ 0.15
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 5 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	44,672,368 ▲ 1
Media Times Ltd / Nov 5 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	38,590,312 ▲ 1
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	27,130,616 ▲ 4.41
Sui South Gas / Nov 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,703,207 ▼ -0.47
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 5 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	23,076,736 ▲ 0.19
Pak Elektron / Nov 5 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	21,830,397 ▲ 0.93
TPL Properties / Nov 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	21,243,201 ▲ 0.55

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Pakistani cement maker to enter mass-market EV segment through Chinese imports

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Gold price per tola gains Rs13,900 in Pakistan

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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs7.06, diesel by Rs3.71 per litre

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Fauji Foundation acquires nearly 20% stake in Pearl Continental owner for Rs6.55 billion

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