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Pakistan - 2026-01-14

Pakistan

Sindh launches E-Transfer system to digitise teachers’ transfer process

Teachers will now be able to submit their transfer applications online

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:27pm

Pakistan

Economic reset needs continuity beyond political cycles: Ishaq Dar

Emphasises technology-enabled governance to improve public service delivery

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 10:22pm

Pakistan

Pakistan criticises India’s National Security Advisor for ‘avenge history’ remarks

Calls on youth to draw strength from India’s past struggles and use 'vengeance' to enhance the country’s power in security and economic sectors

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 04:47pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan to roll out first Panda bond in coming weeks, says Aurangzeb

Finance Minister acknowledged that some firms have exited Pakistan

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 12:59pm

Pakistan

Resolve complaints of overseas Pakistanis: FTO

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued instructions to the FTO Secretariat that complaints of ...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:23am

Pakistan

Sindh cabinet approves wide-ranging policy decisions

KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, approved a wide-ranging set of...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:16am

Pakistan

Canada, UK: PIA launches ‘Air-to-Rail’ facility for travellers

KARACHI: PIA, for the convenience of its passengers travelling to Toronto and destinations in the United Kingdom, ...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Pakistan

Sindh govt not to purchase seeds from private sector

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided that instead of purchasing agricultural seeds from the private sector, it...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:05am

Pakistan

SECP identifies illegal online trading platforms

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified illegal online trading platforms...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:03am

Pakistan

Governor approves SSCA (Amendment) Bill

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori has approved the Sindh Safe Cities Authority (Amendment) Bill- 2025 under...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 08:00am

Pakistan

SSWMB, Blue Net organise beach cleaning

KARACHI: Sindh Solid Waste Management Board in collaboration with Blue Net organized a beach cleaning, awareness and...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:54am

Pakistan

Telecom sector: Senate panel expresses concern over governance issues

ISLAMABAD: Serious concerns over governance and accountability in the telecom and digital sectors came under sharp...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:52am

Pakistan

WASA to begin billing in LDP areas

LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore has decided to start billing in areas completed under the...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan

WHO hands over 20 vehicles to EPI

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday handed over 20 latest 4x4 vehicles to Pakistan’s Expanded...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:40am

Pakistan

‘Agriculture Lab on Wheels’ to provide services at farmers’ doorsteps

LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government has decided to...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:38am

Pakistan

ADB completes initial feasibility report for proposed Islamabad Inter-City Bus Terminal

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has completed the initial feasibility report for the proposed Islamabad...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:35am

Pakistan

Agreement between TMC Korangi, NADRA to people: Nasir

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has reassured that...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:33am

Pakistan

Commissioner reviews anti-encroachment drive

KARACHI: The Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi in a meeting on Tuesday, reviewed the ongoing campaign against...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 07:25am

Pakistan

JCP recommends confirmation of SHC additional judges

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has recommended the confirmation of Additional Judges of the...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Pakistan

Four peace body members killed

PESHAWAR: Four members of a local peace committee were killed when Khawarij opened fire on them in the Huwed area of...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Pakistan

Govt allows kinnow, potato exports following CM Punjab’s efforts

LAHORE: Owing to the special efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the federal government has...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Pakistan

Balochistan CM, governor discuss key issues with NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti and Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandokhail met...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

Nov 26, 2025 protest case: ATC rejects Azam Swati’s plea

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

PTI nominates Mehmood Khan Achakzai as NA opposition leader

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday formally submitted a request to Speaker National...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

PPP leaders slam govt’s privatisation policies, PTI’s political conduct

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leaders strongly criticized the government’s privatisation policies...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

PPEP confirms wild poliovirus case in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme (PPEP) has confirmed the detection of a wild poliovirus case in...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

Bid to smuggle arm, ammunition into Pakistan foiled at Torkham

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs authorities at Torkham have foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition into...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

‘Job fair’ for Pakistani students, professionals in China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s embassy in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

First meeting of Task Force held: Ahsan directs formation of special working group to ensure water security

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal directed the...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

LDA seals 83 properties

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 83 properties during a crackdown against illegal...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 14, 2026)....

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Pakistan

Residents concerned at load-shedding by LESCO

LAHORE: Unscheduled and undeclared load-shedding by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has badly disrupted...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

Punjab launches infrastructure upgrade for excise department

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has launched a comprehensive initiative to strengthen the infrastructure of the...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

FTO orders to deal complaints of overseas Pakistanis with on priority basis

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued instructions to the FTO Secretariat that complaints of...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:27am

Pakistan

IK’s sisters again stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail

RAWAPINDI: The sisters of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, along with...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 07:31am

Pakistan

KMC to digitalise pension, development payments & streamline e-payments

KARACHI: In continuity of the financial and administrative reforms, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is going to...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan

KP govt reviews progress of Safe City project

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired a high-level meeting to review the...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first Policy Dialogue to be held in Islamabad today

ISLAMABAD: The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC), in collaboration with the Corporate Pakistan Group, is...

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:28am

Pakistan

Code of conduct violation in by-poll: CM Afridi urges ECP to decide on maintainability of case against him

ISLAMABAD: KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has urged the electoral body to decide on the maintainability of the case...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

Commodities

Faisalabad traders assure Punjab govt of supplying pulses at ex-mill rates in Ramazan

LAHORE: Traders from the Faisalabad Grain Market have assured the Punjab government that they will supply pulses at...

Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am

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Forex
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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 24	377.71
Diesel/Litre / Oct 24	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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