News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-12-02

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PM Shehbaz condoles Sri Lanka over deadly floods

Commends swift rescue and relief operations undertaken by Sri Lankan authorities under extremely challenging conditions

Published 02 Dec, 2025 11:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib quits as PM’s aide on blockchain, crypto

Saqib, who was appointed Minister of State on May 26, 2025, steps down after just a few months in office

Published 02 Dec, 2025 10:13pm

Pakistan

Seven terrorists killed in North Waziristan operations: ISPR

Forces carry out operations in Mir Ali and Spinwam areas of the district

Published 02 Dec, 2025 09:15pm

Pakistan

Pakistan sends 200 tons of aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwa

Humanitarian partners, including Al Khidmat Foundation, contributed to the consignment

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:34pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan ‘well but under mental torture’, says Uzma Khan

Says ex-PM being subjected to "mental torture" due to his placement in solitary confinement

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:03pm

Pakistan

Türkiye’s energy minister meets COAS to deepen bilateral cooperation

Both sides discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, and explore opportunities for broader strategic collaboration

Published 02 Dec, 2025 05:52pm

Pakistan

India preventing humanitarian assistance reaching cyclone-hit Sri Lanka: FO

Says partial flight clearance issued by India after 48 hours was operationally impractical

Published 02 Dec, 2025 03:00pm

Pakistan

North Waziristan assistant commissioner, two cops martyred in Bannu attack

Zardari says complete elimination of terrorists being carried out through national consensus

Published 02 Dec, 2025 02:47pm

Pakistan

Joint sitting of Parliament passes National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill

Law minister stresses that bill contains nothing contrary to Quran, Sunnah

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 03:29pm

Pakistan

Naqvi assures no traveller with complete documents being stopped at airport

No passenger who causes dishonour to homeland can be allowed to travel, says interior minister

Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:50pm

Pakistan

PTA denies issuing directive to remove foreign members from social media groups

Public advised to refrain from sharing unverified information, says PTA

Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:04pm

Pakistan

Joint military exercise between Pakistan, China Warrior-IX begins in Pabbi

Exercise focuses on counter terrorism operations, to enhance interoperability, refine professional skills, and exchanging best practices in modern warfare

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 01:11pm

Pakistan

Govt urged to carry out inspection of manholes, drains, open pits

KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:37am

Pakistan

Child who died after falling into manhole: Sindh PA witnesses anger, grief, debate

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly session on Monday was filled with anger, grief and intense debate after the tragic death...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:36am

Pakistan

Ghani underscores need for empowering women

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour and Social Protection Saeed Ghani has stressed the need to empower women by...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:34am

Pakistan

President UBG expresses sorrow over death of child

KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:31am

Pakistan

JI representatives did not believe in constructive politics: Mayor

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, while speaking about the City Council session held on Monday, said...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:29am

Pakistan

JICA begins security upgrade work at FIAP

LAHORE: A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s consultant, Gyros Corporation, and...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:29am

Pakistan

Lawyers observe partial strike

LAHORE: The lawyers on Monday observed a partial strike to protest against the killing of two lawyers in Vehari and...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:26am

Pakistan

Visit of Kyrgyz president: Meeting reviews preparations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a comprehensive preparatory...

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 08:53am

Pakistan

New pipeline in BRT corridor installed

KARACHI: Installation of new pipeline in place of old 60-inch diameter valve in BRT corridor has been completed....

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:23am

Pakistan

Punjab’s expert coaches imparting modern training

LAHORE: Punjab’s expert coaches continued to impart modern training to different teams at multiple training camps...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:19am

Pakistan

Quetta Customs seizes 17 NCP trailers

KARACHI: Customs Enforcement Quetta seized 17 Non-Custom-Paid (NCP) trailers valued at an estimated Rs. 340 ...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:17am

Pakistan

Secretary Education adopts non-formal school outside Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Nadeem Mahbub, adopted a...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:16am

Pakistan

Sri Lanka seeks international aid after deadly cyclone

KARACHI: Severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have caused widespread devastation across Sri...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:09am

Pakistan

Controversial tweet case: Trial of Imaan, husband not proceeding transparently, IHC told

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed that the trial court is not conducting a transparent trial of...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:07am

Pakistan

CM inaugurates ACP’s School of Visual and Performing Arts building

KARACHI: The 32nd day of the ongoing World Culture Festival 2025 at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi witnessed...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:06am

Pakistan

DHA pipeline: Water rates revised

KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet approves revision in water rates for DHA pipeline project, reducing the water price from Rs...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:05am

Pakistan

Legal aid & protection against GBV: Awareness programme for women held

HYDERABAD: On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism, a special programme was organized under the directives of...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 08:01am

Commodities

Further decline in vegetable prices likely in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has signalled a possible easing of vegetable prices as steady inflows of tomatoes,...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

WHO, UNAIDS call for action: Pakistan witnessing ‘fastest growth of HIV epidemic’

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS on Monday warned that Pakistan was witnessing the fastest...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:44am

Pakistan

KP govt notifies key administrative transfers, postings

PESHAWAR: The KP government has ordered the posting and transfers of 25 senior officers and administrative...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:41am

Pakistan

ANF seizes hashish worth $22.4m at multiple locations in Mardan

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) recovered 426 kilograms of hashish worth USD 22.4 million from multiple...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:38am

Pakistan

SKMT, Namal University: ATC orders unfreezing of four bank accounts

RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday ordered the unfreezing of four bank accounts of the Shaukat...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:31am

Pakistan

Joint session of parliament summoned

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a joint session of Parliament today (Tuesday) at 11:00 a.m.,...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:30am

Pakistan

NA passes two important legislative proposals

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday passed two important legislative proposals — the Federal Prosecution...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:18am

Pakistan

NA witnesses heated debate over Achakzai’s remarks

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Monday signalled the potential rejection of PTI’s nominee...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:18am

Pakistan

Clarification by KW&SC

KARACHI. Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation has clarified its position on the unfortunate incident of fall of a...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 01, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 02, 2025)...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Senate passes three private members’ bills

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday passed three private members’ bills, including the Rights of Persons Arrested,...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

DHA, Islamabad, Phase-VII housing project: Affectees urge COAS to help resolve protracted ‘crisis’

ISLAMABAD: After nearly two decades of broken timelines, mounting costs, and silence from authorities, thousands of...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

ADB team, CDA chief discuss smog challenge

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa on...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed on twin cities

RAWALPINDI: Ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s scheduled protest in front of Islamabad High Court (IHC)...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

ATC rejects Aleema Khan’s plea

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday rejected a plea of Aleema Khan, sister of imprisoned Pakistan...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

KMC meeting condoles death of child

KARACHI: The general meeting of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s Council was held on Monday at KMC Head...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Mayor opens new swimming pool

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed modern swimming pool at...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Sindh Craft Festival 2025 Ghayoor showcases indigenous artistry

KARACHI: Renowned artist and co-founder of Thar Carpets and Handicrafts, Ghayoor Ahmed, captivated visitors with his...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Naqvi announces ‘massive action’ against elements spreading ‘fake news’

LAHORE: Slamming the elements spreading fake news on social media, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

CM welcomes Turkiye’s interest in Special Economic Zones

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized that Punjab is committed to transforming Pakistan-Turkiye...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

AIDS major social & economic issue: CM Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World AIDS Day said that patients suffering from...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Solid waste management: PM praises Maryam for visible improvements

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz for bringing rapid and ...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Rana says Chief of Defence Forces notification to be issued when PM returns

ISLAMABAD: Amid growing uncertainty and political tension, Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on ...

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:57am

Pakistan

Notification of Chief of Defence Forces to be issued soon: law minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the notification of Chief of Defence Forces will be...

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:56am

Pakistan

PM arrives in Lahore

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on late Monday has returned to Lahore after a four-day foreign visit from...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

‘Migration after 1947 impacted millions of people in India, Pakistan’

KARACHI: The renowned researcher and author Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed has said that the massive migration after 1947 was a...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

Pakistan

Egyptian foreign minister calls on COAS

RAWALPINDI: Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, called on Field Marshal...

Published 02 Dec, 2025 06:15am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 27	277 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 27	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 27	157.75 ▲ 0.1
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 27	0.83 ▲ 0.0002
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 27	1.33 ▼ -0.0012
Euro to USD / Oct 27	1.12 ▼ -0.0006
SOFR % / Oct 26	3.93 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 27	73,538.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 27	63,257.03
Hang Seng / Oct 27	23,070.28
FTSE 100 / Oct 27	10,656.07
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 27	25,379.04
France CAC40 / Oct 27	7,815.33
S&P 500 / Oct 26	7,676.77
Nasdaq / Oct 26	26,169.38
Dow Jones / Oct 26	52,361.58

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 28	376.06
Diesel/Litre / Oct 28	398.07
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 27	100.87
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 27	18,180
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 27	361,913
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 27	4,006.52
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 27	78.65

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Oct 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.74 ▲ 0.69 (11.4%)
Grays Leasing / Oct 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	37.59 ▲ 3.42 (10.01%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.52 ▲ 2.14 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 27 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	96.89 ▲ 8.81 (10%)
Ghandhara Ind. / Oct 27 Ghandhara Industries Limited(GHNI)	1,061.16 ▲ 96.47 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Oct 27 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	79.41 ▲ 7.22 (10%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Oct 27 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	23.66 ▲ 2.15 (10%)
Punjab Oil / Oct 27 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	165.08 ▲ 15.01 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 27 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	156.31 ▲ 14.21 (10%)
Descon Oxychem / Oct 27 Descon Oxychem Limited(DOL)	31.28 ▲ 2.84 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Oct 27 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	7.62 ▼ -1 (-11.6%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 27 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	309.40 ▼ -34.37 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 27 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,259.84 ▼ -139.98 (-10%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 27 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	30.45 ▼ -3.38 (-9.99%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 27 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72.40 ▼ -8.01 (-9.96%)
TPL Insurance / Oct 27 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	71.98 ▼ -7.32 (-9.23%)
Crescent Textile / Oct 27 The Crescent Textile Mills Limited(CRTM)	61.93 ▼ -6.06 (-8.91%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Oct 27 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	24.82 ▼ -1.99 (-7.42%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 27 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	49.40 ▼ -3.93 (-7.37%)
JS Rental REIT / Oct 27 JS Rental REIT(JSRR)	10.60 ▼ -0.74 (-6.53%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	54,027,359 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Oct 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	30,699,217 ▲ 0.42
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	24,034,153 ▲ 0.08
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 27 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	11,043,297 ▲ 0.04
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Oct 27 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	10,949,106 ▲ 3.99
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,851,871 ▲ 0.38
MACPAC Films / Oct 27 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	9,021,157 ▼ -3.93
Dandot Cement / Oct 27 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	8,656,839 ▲ 2.22
Cordoba Logistics / Oct 27 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	7,996,769 ▲ 0.37
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7,355,444 ▼ -0.28

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