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Pakistan - 2025-12-09

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President Subianto awarded Nishan-e-Pakistan as countries broaden strategic ties

The visit marks 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries

Published 09 Dec, 2025 11:18pm

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Imran Khan’s sisters continue sit-in after being denied Adiala Jail meeting

Family members and party workers gather outside the facility, prompting heightened security in the area

Published 09 Dec, 2025 10:18pm

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Punjab launches AI-powered ‘Talk to Camera’ system after Lodhran tragedy

The advanced tool enables officers to query the entire camera network using natural language and can automatically flag hazards

Published 09 Dec, 2025 09:08pm

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ECP announces Islamabad local bodies election schedule

Islamabad local govt polls will be held on February 15

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:34pm

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Pakistan, Indonesia pledge boost in trade, cooperation across key sectors

Both countries also sign MoUs

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 04:49pm

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TIP survey finds police, procurement as most corrupt sectors in Pakistan

PM Shehbaz says most people deem govt's measures for economic recovery successful

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 02:30pm

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Karachi University declares Justice Tariq Jahangiri’s degree forged

HEC says since Karachi University does not recognise degree, HEC also cannot recognise it

Published 09 Dec, 2025 12:23pm

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CDA reviews final arrangements for e-Stamp papers’ launch

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday reviewed final arrangements for the launch of e-Stamp...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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SECP directs all registered non-life insurers to participate in MIR

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a circular directing all registered...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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‘Life insurance policy finder service’: SECP seeks participation of life insurance, family Takaful operators

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the life insurance and family...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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APAT calls meeting on ‘forced’ POS registration issue

ISLAMABAD: Traders Action Committee of Islamabad has called a meeting on Wednesday (December 10) to finalise a...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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IMC wins Best Corporate Excellence Award

KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) has been honored with the prestigious Best Corporate Excellence Award –...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Power sector: Awais, Baker discuss reforms, investment scope

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Awais Ahmed Leghari, held a meeting with the US Acting Ambassador to ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Sudan seeks Pakistan’s support to rehabilitate its health sector

ISLAMABAD: Sudan has sought Pakistan’s cooperation in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of its health sector....

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Sindh govt to conduct procurements thru e-tendering: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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BBC News Urdu launches Jahan Numa on Aaj News

KARACHI: BBC News Urdu has launched TV programme Jahan Numa (Window to the World) on Pakistan’s TV channel Aaj...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Hearing of tweet case against Imaan & Chattha adjourned

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday adjourned the hearing of a controversial tweet case against human rights lawyer...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Telecom companies issued unauthorised messages to non-filers, FBR tells PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that the...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Aurangzeb reaffirms his commitment to strengthen formal economy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has reaffirmed the government’s...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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PFMA, PCMA seek action: Govt decides to ban import of chloroform

ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to restrict import of chloroform due to its excessive use that ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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PTI leaders trying to distort facts: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has said that PTI’s so-called “keyboard...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Power base tariffs: Industrial community assails proposed hike

LAHORE: The Punjab’s industrial community, particularly the value-added textile export sector, on Monday condemned...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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‘CM Rashan Card Programme’: Punjab govt to provide Rs4bn subsidy

LAHORE: The is learnt that the Punjab government has decided to provide a subsidy of Rs 4 billion for the Chief...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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12 terrorists linked to RAW held in Punjab

LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 12 terrorists linked with India’s intelligence...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Punjab PA session: Resolution on CDF’s appointment passed by majority vote

LAHORE: The 36th session of the Punjab Assembly commenced with a two-hour delay under the chairmanship of Punjab...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Climate-resilient growth: Balochistan CM for coordinated action

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has called for a coordinated action to ensure a...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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ECP fixes case against Afridi, Shehar Naz tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed the case against Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Experts warn Pakistan’s soil health at risk

HYDERABAD: Experts from national and international agricultural organizations have warned that climate change is...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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LHC seeks replies from FIA, PQB

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought replies from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Punjab...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Mian Zahid concerned at economic indicators for fiscal year

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Minister directs gas companies to maintain optimum pressure

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Parvez Malik has directed the Sui gas companies to maintain optimum ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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NA seeks clarification from Opposition Chief Whip on Omar

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has sent a letter to MNA and Opposition Chief Whip Malik Muhammad Aamir...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Pakistan

Abid Sher Ali elected Senator unopposed

ISLAMABAD: Abid Sher Ali from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been elected unopposed as senator on the seat...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Pakistan

Over Rs34m flood-relief donations: Tarar reaffirms strength of Pak-China ties as enduring ‘iron brotherhood’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday reaffirmed the strength of...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Nov 26th case: ATC warns Aleema of bail cancellation over repeated absence

RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday took notice of the repeated absence of the incarcerated Pakistan...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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NA clears agri trade & CDA bills amid opposition’s protest

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday passed the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority Bill, 2025 and...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Digital skills, human capital growth: Pakistan, US agree to further strengthen cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Monday agreed to further strengthen cooperation in digital skills...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Gohar says growing political tensions may harm democracy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan warned on Monday that the increasing ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 08, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 09, 2025)...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Pakistan

Streetlights, manhole covers: Each UC to get Rs0.1m per month

KARACHI: In a significant step toward ensuring public safety and strengthening municipal services in the megacity,...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Issues facing transport sector: LCCI hails govt’s decision to form committee

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the government’s decision to form a...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Access, ability, league 2025: ConnectHear, SCB exhibit ‘inclusive cricket’

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan and ConnectHear, Pakistan’s leading assistive technology start-up ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

Pakistan

Saylani launches drive to cover open manholes

KARACHI: Chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Muhammad Bashir Farooq Qadri, has announced the...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Dhabeji substation & grid station: KE requests shutdown for maintenance work today

KARACHI: K-Electric has formally requested the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to schedule a shutdown...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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BMG, KCCI leaders congratulate CDF

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

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Justice Aurangzeb takes oath as SC judge

ISLAMABAD: In a simple yet dignified ceremony on Monday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi administered the ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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ECC to take up 11-point agenda today

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is set to meet on Tuesday (today) to take up a...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Sindh Assembly informed: Govt hospitals facing shortage of neurosurgeons

KARACHI: The provincial health minister acknowledged during the Sindh Assembly session on Monday about shortage of...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Minister inaugurates Dr Maqbool Ahmed Eye Bank

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Dr Maqbool Ahmed Eye Bank at the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Health Vision Sciences...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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LHC refuses to suspend Motor Vehicle Ordinance

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday refused to suspend Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance and sought reply ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Educational institutions: CM Maryam orders installation of cameras

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to install cameras for digital...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Pakistan’s textile sector moving towards collapse: FPCCI leader

LAHORE: The FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG S. M. Tanveer has lamented that the textile sector in Pakistan is...

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 07:31am

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Waste challenge requires collective reform: minister: Pakistan needs unified national system to drive plastics circularity

KARACHI: Speakers at the dialogue emphasised that although some territories have advanced their own Extended ...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Telenor’s acquisition: PTCL secures PTA approval

KARACHI: Pakistan’s telecom sector is poised for a major transformation as Pakistan Telecommunication Company...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Appointment of opposition leader: NA speaker says he has formally written to opposition chief whip

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while responding to the remarks made by PTI MNA...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Nestle chief briefs minister about co’s plans for expansion

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has reaffirmed the government’s...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Philippines Ambassador meets Sindh governor

KARACHI: Philippines Ambassador to Pakistan Emmanuel R. Fernandez called on Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tissori here...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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PPP leader Hassan Murtaza’s father passes away

LAHORE: Ghulam Murtaza Shah, father of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Punjab General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza,...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Punjab Governor for promoting peace, love, brotherhood

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Monday that all provinces are federating units and its...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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PM lauds decades-long partnership with UAE

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the “unbreakable” and “time-honoured” ties between...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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GET placement programme: PEC, KP P&D dept sign MoU

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the Planning & Development (P&D) Department Khyber...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Facilities to IK in prison: PTI agrees to establish ‘special’ committee

ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at addressing growing concerns over the treatment of its imprisoned leader, the Pakistan...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Pak physicians living in US: PM directs EAD to resolve issues hindering investment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to address and...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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NCPS 2025: TI-P uncovers top drivers of corruption in country

ISLAMABAD: The Transparency International Pakistan (TI-P) National Corruption Perception Survey (NCPS) 2025 has...

Published 09 Dec, 2025 03:29am

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Forex
World
Commodity

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

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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