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Pakistan Navy seizes 1,500kg hashish worth $3mn in Arabian Sea operation

Pakistan

Pakistan Navy seizes 1,500kg hashish worth $3mn in Arabian Sea operation

PM Shehbaz commends Pakistan Navy for successfully intercepting massive drug shipment

Published 07 Dec, 2025 08:34pm

Political leaders slam PTI, throw weight behind armed forces

Pakistan

Political leaders slam PTI, throw weight behind armed forces

Be thankful that army only holding press conference to expose your misdeeds, says Kamal

Published 07 Dec, 2025 07:14pm

Pakistan rejects Indian FM’s ‘highly inflammatory’ remarks about its armed forces: FO

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects Indian FM’s ‘highly inflammatory’ remarks about its armed forces: FO

Pakistan's all institutions, including armed forces, are pillar of national security, says FO spox

Published 07 Dec, 2025 04:14pm

Indonesian president due in Pakistan on Monday for two-day visit

Pakistan

Indonesian president due in Pakistan on Monday for two-day visit

This will be President Subianto’s first visit to Pakistan and the first presidential trip from Indonesia since 2018

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:37pm

Lahore airport expansion to be completed by September 2026, says PAA

Pakistan

Lahore airport expansion to be completed by September 2026, says PAA

Karachi runway upgrade in January 2026

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:22pm

12 ‘Indian-sponsored’ terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR

Pakistan

12 ‘Indian-sponsored’ terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR

Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:44pm

Zardari greets Finnish President

Pakistan

Zardari greets Finnish President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 06, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (December 07, 2025)...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Arshad Zuberi awarded Journalism Excellence Award posthumously: 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards ceremony held

Pakistan

Arshad Zuberi awarded Journalism Excellence Award posthumously: 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards ceremony held

LAHORE: The 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards were held at the Governor’s House here, bringing together more...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Dialogue highlights strengthening Pak-KSA ties

Pakistan

Dialogue highlights strengthening Pak-KSA ties

RIYADH: BankIslami hosted a reception dinner in Riyadh in honour of Ahmad Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to the...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

IoBM confers degrees upon 1,515 graduates

Pakistan

IoBM confers degrees upon 1,515 graduates

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) held its 28th Convocation on Saturday, conferring degrees upon...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Digital Asset Regulation: Binance leadership visits Pakistan

Pakistan

Digital Asset Regulation: Binance leadership visits Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Binance senior leadership visited Pakistan as government signals strong commitment to Digital Asset...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

ICT: over 55 cases of crimes registered in one week

Pakistan

ICT: over 55 cases of crimes registered in one week

ISLAMABAD: Armed dacoits, robbers, and carjacking gangs deprived dozens of citizens of gold, cash, mobile phones,...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Narcotics cases: LHC asks law officers to be vigilant

Pakistan

Narcotics cases: LHC asks law officers to be vigilant

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) taking notice of the failure of the law officers in discharging their statutory...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

EPA imposes hefty fines on 3 construction sites

Pakistan

EPA imposes hefty fines on 3 construction sites

LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab has slapped hefty fines of Rs 500,000 each on three major...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

German envoy underscores need for expanding economic portfolio beyond textile sector

Pakistan

German envoy underscores need for expanding economic portfolio beyond textile sector

LAHORE: Her Excellency Ms Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, has called upon Pakistan to expand its...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Bail granted as victims’ family pardons judge’s son

Pakistan

Bail granted as victims’ family pardons judge’s son

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday granted bail to Mohammed Abuzar Rakhi, the son of Justice Muhammad Asif of the...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Vote is a sacred trust, says NA Speaker

Pakistan

Vote is a sacred trust, says NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday said the vote is a sacred trust and a...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

QCCI for more incentives to defence housing scheme a success

Pakistan

QCCI for more incentives to defence housing scheme a success

ISLAMABAD: Business community of Balochistan has expressed hope that the defence housing schemes would attract heavy...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Punjab Police continue evacuation of illegal foreign nationals

Pakistan

Punjab Police continue evacuation of illegal foreign nationals

LAHORE: Punjab police’s operation to evacuate illegal foreign nationals from across the province is continuing...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

PTI lambastes DG ISPR briefing

Pakistan

PTI lambastes DG ISPR briefing

ISLAMABAD Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday lambasted the briefing of DG ISPR, accusing him of twisting...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Martyrdom anniversary of Benazir Bhutto: PPP Karachi Division holds meeting for 27th Dec Jalsa

Pakistan

Martyrdom anniversary of Benazir Bhutto: PPP Karachi Division holds meeting for 27th Dec Jalsa

KARACHI: A meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Karachi Division, was held on Saturday to finalise the ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

PFA lodges 2 FIRs, seals 3 dairy units

Pakistan

PFA lodges 2 FIRs, seals 3 dairy units

LAHORE: An enforcement team of Punjab Food Authority launched strict action against violations of food regulations...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Open manholes: Minister for filing legal cases against WASA officers

Pakistan

Open manholes: Minister for filing legal cases against WASA officers

LAHORE: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin has said that the Punjab government has established a zero-tolerance...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

CM directs ban on one dish, unnecessary use of loudspeakers

Pakistan

CM directs ban on one dish, unnecessary use of loudspeakers

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed all commissioners and deputy commissioners to ensure full...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

City-wide operations: KE removes over 550 illegal connections

Pakistan

City-wide operations: KE removes over 550 illegal connections

KARACHI: K-Electric continued its city-wide operations to curb electricity theft and safeguard power infrastructure...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

SC to hear Imaan’s plea on 11th

Pakistan

SC to hear Imaan’s plea on 11th

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear on December 11 a petition filed by Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari and her...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Economy on the right course, says Maryam

Pakistan

Economy on the right course, says Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economy, having recovered from the threat of...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

‘Narrative and conspiracy’ against Pakistan will crumble: Azma

Pakistan

‘Narrative and conspiracy’ against Pakistan will crumble: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has strongly endorsed the recent statement issued...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Monkeypox: expert underscores need for greater awareness

Pakistan

Monkeypox: expert underscores need for greater awareness

LAHORE: Monkeypox (Mpox) is a contagious viral disease and its prevention requires enhanced public awareness, timely...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Anjuman-e-Tajiran Container Market’s body meets LCCI chief

Pakistan

Anjuman-e-Tajiran Container Market’s body meets LCCI chief

LAHORE: A delegation of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Container Market Daroghawala called on President Lahore Chamber of ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

CBD Punjab launches int’l bidding for world-class five-star hotel

Pakistan

CBD Punjab launches int’l bidding for world-class five-star hotel

LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as CBD Punjab has launched ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

CTD arrests 24 ‘terrorists belonging to banned outfits’

Pakistan

CTD arrests 24 ‘terrorists belonging to banned outfits’

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab province arrested 24 terrorists belonging to different...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

SAPM Haroon meets Sialkot SME Cluster to focus on challenges

Pakistan

SAPM Haroon meets Sialkot SME Cluster to focus on challenges

LAHORE: SAPM Haroon Akhtar meets Sialkot Small & Medium Enterprise Cluster to focus on SME challenges, tax ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

DCs to head district transition teams

Pakistan

DCs to head district transition teams

LAHORE: The District Transition Teams, constituted by the Punjab government to manage the administrative and...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Bilawal opens 35th National Games

Pakistan

Bilawal opens 35th National Games

KARACHI: The Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday declared the 35th National...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Governor attends opening ceremony

Pakistan

Governor attends opening ceremony

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori Saturday attended the inauguration ceremony of the 35th National Games ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Minor doubt sufficient to acquit accused: LHC

Pakistan

Minor doubt sufficient to acquit accused: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) observed that a minor doubt is sufficient to acquit an accused, and acquitted a...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

PMD Drought Advisory: ‘Situation is worsening across western & south-western Balochistan’

Pakistan

PMD Drought Advisory: ‘Situation is worsening across western & south-western Balochistan’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Drought Advisory (Pre-Alert), depicting worsening...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

FPCCI seeks PM’s help to resolve issues

Pakistan

FPCCI seeks PM’s help to resolve issues

KARACHI: The Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and a renowned...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Royal Navy of Oman flotilla visits Karachi for Exercise TAT-2025

Pakistan

Royal Navy of Oman flotilla visits Karachi for Exercise TAT-2025

KARACHI: Royal Navy of Oman flotilla, comprising Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel Al Rasikh and and Al Shinas, visited...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

RTO Peshawar busts illegal cigarette factory

Pakistan

RTO Peshawar busts illegal cigarette factory

ISLAMABAD: In a continued effort to curb illegal tobacco production, a team of RTO Peshawar, under the supervision ...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Oath-taking ceremony held: Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput sworn in as CJ SHC

Pakistan

Oath-taking ceremony held: Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput sworn in as CJ SHC

KARACHI: A simple and dignified oath-taking ceremony was held at the Governor House here on Saturday, under the...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Over 100 militants surrender in Balochistan

Pakistan

Over 100 militants surrender in Balochistan

QUETTA: More than 100 armed militants, including a senior commander of a proscribed organization, surrendered to...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Allama Raghib Naeemi named CII Chairman

Pakistan

Allama Raghib Naeemi named CII Chairman

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reappointed Allama Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi as Chairman of the...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

‘5 terrorists sent to hell’ in Balochistan: ISPR

Pakistan

‘5 terrorists sent to hell’ in Balochistan: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have killed five Indian-sponsored terrorists during an intelligence-based...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Indonesian President to arrive tomorrow

Pakistan

Indonesian President to arrive tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The President of Indonesia will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit, according to...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

132 PTI leaders, workers: Inclusion in ECL approved by Cabinet

Pakistan

132 PTI leaders, workers: Inclusion in ECL approved by Cabinet

ISLAMABAD: In a major step, the federal cabinet on Saturday approved the inclusion of names of 132 PTI leaders and...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

Security, immigration: Pakistan, US agree to intensify cooperation

Pakistan

Security, immigration: Pakistan, US agree to intensify cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to intensify cooperation on counter-narcotics and security...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 26	277.01 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 26	276.81 ▼ -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 23	3.92 ▲ 0.02

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 27	379.25
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 27	100.87
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 27	18,180
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 27	4,006.52
Diesel/Litre / Oct 27	395.82
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 27	78.65
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 26	363,028

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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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