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Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan: Reuters report

The deal allegedlly encompasses 10 Karakoram-8 light attack aircraft, more than 200 drones for scouting and kamikaze attacks

Published 09 Jan, 2026 09:11pm

Pakistan

DPM Dar calls Planning Commission to act as central clearinghouse for economic decisions

Says PC should serve as apex body under direct leadership of PM Shehbaz

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:58pm

Pakistan

PTI not serious for dialogue with govt: information minister

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:08pm

Pakistan

PM approves national policy framework to unlock $450 billion gemstone potential

Orders establishment of two "Centers of Excellence" to foster innovation in gemstone sector

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 03:36pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz directs to prepare effective package for Ramadan

Orders that Ramadan package aid be disbursed via digital wallets to ensure recipients’ dignity

Published 09 Jan, 2026 01:04pm

Pakistan

Sindh extends cooperation as CM Afridi arrives in Karachi to hold ‘massive’ power show

During his stay in Sindh, KP chief minister will engage in various political activities

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 04:13pm

Pakistan

JI delegation visits KPC

KARACHI: A delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, led by Deputy Chief Saifuddin Advocate, visited the Karachi...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:10am

Pakistan

‘Chief Minister Honorarium Card for Imams’ launched

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has declared that the government will not tolerate any attempts to...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Pakistan

CM approves setting up of ‘Stroke Centres’ across Punjab

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of stroke centers across the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:06am

Pakistan

JI chief underscores need for ‘genuinely’ empowered local government system

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has warned that if the ruling elite continue to...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:04am

Pakistan

Punjab govt takes action against 8,938 profiteers for overcharging

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department during the past three days, conducted raids at ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:03am

Pakistan

Challenge of terrorism in KP: PTI rejects claims of ‘non-cooperation’

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected accusations of “non-cooperation”...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:01am

Pakistan

Minister backs talks with PTI

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has supported dialogue with Pakistan...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:58am

Pakistan

NA panel raises its concern over 30pc discount on medicines for lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:55am

Pakistan

Lawyers seek LHC’s support: Police refuse to register FIR against CIR despite judicial order

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Police had allegedly refused to register an First Information Report (FIR) against a Commissioner...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:53am

Pakistan

Uplift works in Balochistan: CM praises federal govt’s support

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that the provincial government, in close collaboration ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:52am

Pakistan

Transporters warned of impounding vehicles if found violating traffic rules

KARACHI: Sindh Transport Department has warned the transporters of impounding of their vehicles found violating the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:50am

Pakistan

Auqaf Punjab poised for new era of governance and growth: Dr Ehsan

LAHORE: Marking a decisive step towards institutional reform and accelerated development, Secretary Auqaf Punjab, ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:44am

Pakistan

Clear decline in poliovirus circulation observed across Punjab: EOC

LAHORE: Highlighting encouraging gains in the fight against polio, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator and...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:41am

Pakistan

Nov 26 protest: Court defers hearing on PTI complaint against PM, others

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday again did not record his...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:37am

Pakistan

Inauguration of N-25: Governor B’tan lauds PM, terms it vital plan for province

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel on Thursday praised the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:34am

Pakistan

KMC boosts municipal capacity with induction of more heavy vehicles

KARACHI: For enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening municipal service delivery, Mayor Karachi Barrister...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:28am

Pakistan

PM hails Balochistan govt

QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appreciated the steps taken by Balochistan government...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:24am

Pakistan

SCF launches ‘Women Economic Empowerment Fund’

HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has launched the Women Economic Empowerment Fund (WEEF), positioning it...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:51am

Energy

‘Temporary reduction in power Generation due to technical reasons’

ISLAMABAD: According to a press release issued by the spokesperson of IESCO, due to technical reasons, there has ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:34am

Pakistan

TikTok Search redefining how Pakistan discovers, learns & gets inspired

KARACHI: TikTok’s Search feature has become a powerful discovery tool, where millions increasingly come to the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:30am

Pakistan

Transport emissions account 43% of Pakistan’s total emissions: experts

LAHORE: Pakistan could reduce urban transport emissions by nearly one-fifth by shifting just 30 per cent of its...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan

University lecturer among four terrorists linked to BYC arrested in B’tan: CTD

QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested four terrorists, including a former university lecturer,...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:24am

Pakistan

Women recognised as head of household under BISP: chairperson

KARACHI: Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, here on Thursday, said the greatest...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:22am

Pakistan

Indonesian Trade Minister arrives in Pakistan

KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Chandra W...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Pakistan

PTI-linked MNA’s plea seeking time to prepare his defence rejected by ECP

ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has rejected the plea of a lawmaker linked to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 08, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (January 09 2026)...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Pakistan

PIA to resume direct Lahore-London flights by March 30

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to resume direct flights between Lahore and London by March...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:12am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 23	277.02 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 23	276.82 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 23	156.87 ▲ 0.47
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 23	0.82 ▲ 0.005
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 23	1.34 ▼ -0.003
Euro to USD / Oct 23	1.12 ▼ -0.0019
SOFR % / Oct 22	3.90 ▲ 0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 23	7,623.68
India Sensex / Oct 23	73,123.83
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 23	62,693.16
Nasdaq / Oct 23	25,955.34
Hang Seng / Oct 23	23,093.37
FTSE 100 / Oct 23	10,690.36
Dow Jones / Oct 23	52,215.16
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 23	25,181.65
France CAC40 / Oct 23	7,782.82

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 25	377.71
Diesel/Litre / Oct 25	393.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	103.27
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 23	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 23	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	3,996.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 23	80.20

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	0.79 ▲ 0.2 (33.9%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.33 ▲ 0.31 (10.26%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 23 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	26.25 ▲ 2.39 (10.02%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 23 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	30.75 ▲ 2.8 (10.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 23 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.44 ▲ 1.77 (10.02%)
Ideal Dynamics / Oct 23 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	59.47 ▲ 5.41 (10.01%)
Itanz Technologies / Oct 23 Itanz Technologies Limited(ITANZ)	36.49 ▲ 3.32 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 23 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	73.10 ▲ 6.65 (10.01%)
SPEL Ltd / Oct 23 SPEL Limited(SPEL)	41.86 ▲ 3.81 (10.01%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 23 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	342.33 ▲ 31.12 (10%)

Stock	Price
Crescent Fib. / Oct 23 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	60.83 ▼ -6.76 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 23 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,555.35 ▼ -172.82 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	59.25 ▼ -6.58 (-10%)
Dynea Pakistan / Oct 23 Dynea Pakistan Limited(DYNO)	277.95 ▼ -29.98 (-9.74%)
Masood Textile / Oct 23 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	157.29 ▼ -16.69 (-9.59%)
Unilever Foods / Oct 23 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	26,376.79 ▼ -2726.42 (-9.37%)
Paramount Spinning / Oct 23 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.30 ▼ -0.91 (-8.91%)
D.M. Corporation / Oct 23 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.55 ▼ -13.86 (-8.48%)
Pak Synthetics / Oct 23 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	180.33 ▼ -16.67 (-8.46%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 23 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.61 ▼ -0.69 (-8.31%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	32,671,423 ▲ 0.31
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26,687,420 ▼ -6.58
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,500,089 ▼ -0.6
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,408,066 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Oct 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,390,751 ▲ 0.05
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 23 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16,917,411 ▲ 1.12
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	12,697,316 ▲ 0.2
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Oct 23 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	10,349,000 ▼ -0.1
Thatta Cement / Oct 23 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,956,426 ▲ 2.6
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 23 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	8,545,419 ▼ -0.14

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