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Pakistan - 2026-01-15

Pakistan

President Zardari highlights investment cooperation with Bahrain at EDB reception

The President expresses appreciation to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the warm hospitality extended during his visit

Published 15 Jan, 2026 09:52pm

Pakistan

13 Indian-backed terrorists killed in KP counter-terror operations: ISPR

Operations were conducted in Bannu and Kurram districts

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye defence deal in pipeline, Raza Hayat says

All three countries are deliberating. And this agreement has been there for the last 10 months

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:09pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaffirms ‘iron-clad’ Pak-China partnership in meeting with CPC vice minister

Both sides agree to further enhance cooperation and continue efforts to deepen bilateral ties

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:29pm

Pakistan

Rain ‘expected’ to lash Karachi, Lahore, other parts of country next week

PMD says heavy snowfall may lead to road closures, slippery conditions in mountainous areas

Published 15 Jan, 2026 02:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan in contact with US over immigrant visa processing matter: FO

We hope routine processing of immigrant visa will resume soon, says Andrabi

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 10:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan passport remains among world’s weakest

Ties with Yemen, as per latest Henley Passport Index

Published 15 Jan, 2026 11:47am

Pakistan

SEZs Ordinance withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Law has notified the withdrawal of notification regarding Special Economic Zones (Amendment)...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Pakistan

7 killed in Kohat landslide

PESHAWAR: Seven people were killed and one was injured in a tragic landslide incident at Qamar Kalley area near...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:14am

Pakistan

Parliamentary panel was told: 63pc of PR locomotives have exceeded their lifespans

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed that 63 percent of Pakistan Railways’ locomotives have exceeded ...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Pakistan

JCP confirms six additional judges of PHC

ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan recommended to confirm six additional judges of the Peshawar High Court,...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:07am

Pakistan

FO condemns Indian National Security Advisor’s remark

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office denounced Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, urging India’s youth...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:03am

Pakistan

Customs seizes Rs412.2m smuggled goods

ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has seized a large consignment of smuggled and...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 07:59am

Pakistan

Wealth statements sought from MPs by today

ISLAMABAD: The legislators, comprising the parliamentarians, and provincial assemblies’ members, are required to...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 07:56am

Pakistan

NAB recovers over 15.6m kanals state land in Punjab

LAHORE: Deputy Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sohail Nasir on Wednesday said that coordinated efforts...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

PBM assistance limit increased to Rs1.5m

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move aimed at expanding social support, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation, Syed Imran...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

Pakistan

Tessori hails values-driven youth as national asset

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori acclaimed graduates’ achievements at Iqra University’s largest 23rd...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Pakistan

SHC rules SSGC capital tariff unconstitutional

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared the capital tariff imposed on industries by Sui Southern Gas...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

Saylani expands self-employment scheme

KARACHI: Several economically disadvantaged families have moved closer to lasting self-reliance as Saylani Welfare...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

PTI using women as shields: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari, while responding to recent statements by Pakistan...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

Order to upload IHC's practice, procedure rules

ISLAMABAD: Judge of the Islamabad High Court Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Wednesday ordered that the IHC's...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

NGIAP conducts first airport emergency exercise

GWADAR: New Gwadar International Airport (NGIAP) successfully conducted its first Full-Scale Airport Emergency...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

PTI slams police baton charge at protesters outside Adiala Jail

ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday strongly condemned the police baton charge...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

Punjab bans petrol, diesel vehicles for government departments

LAHORE: In a major policy shift to reduce emissions and promote clean transportation, the Punjab government has...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 11:29am

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif IT City to empower every daughter of Punjab: CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid rich tribute to Arfa Karim, Pakistan’s youngest Microsoft...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

CM envisions women’s economic empowerment through health access

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Madam Maryam Nawaz envisions empowering women and bringing them into the economic...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

Jahangir Road: Mayor kicks off construction activity

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that Jahangir Road is an important artery connecting two...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

ACCA to convene 8th edition of PLC

KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will host the eighth edition of the Pakistan...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

Challenges posed by rapid urban growth discussed

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference organised by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Wednesday...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 07:25am

Energy

KE continues crackdown against power theft

KARACHI: In order to reduce distribution loss, K-Electric (KE) continued its operation against electricity theft,...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

JI chief distributes manhole covers in New Karachi Town

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of 1,000 manhole...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

Urdu ChatGPT ‘Qalb’ officially launched

LAHORE: Pakistan’s own Urdu ChatGPT, “Qalb”, has officially been launched, marking a historic milestone in the...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 09:26am

Pakistan

PPP slams KP, federal govts over deforestation, PIA privatisation

ISLAMABAD: Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday strongly criticised the federal and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) and the forecast for Thursday (January 15 2026)...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

Pakistan

JI assails federal, Punjab govts for repeatedly postponing LG polls

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan slammed the federal government and the Punjab government over repeatedly...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:41am

Pakistan

CDA begins to supply 30,000 gallons of water per day to NUST

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started to supply 30,000 gallons water per day to the National...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Pakistan

WLF delegation calls on CDF

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by CEO Zachary Witkoff, met Field Marshal Syed Asim...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

Thar Coal, Energy Board Amendment Act comes into force

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori signs Thar Coal and Energy Board Amendment Bill- 2025, it has now come...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:53am

Pakistan

Nov 26 case: ATC records statements of two prosecution witnesses

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday recorded statements of two prosecution witnesses in November...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

Businessmen reject PTI’s Feb 8 strike call

LAHORE: Former President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Ali Mian, has stated that the ...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

Dar chairs meeting on Autism Centre of Excellence

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired the first...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

EPA Punjab inaugurates centre for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue

LAHORE: In a major step toward strengthening environmental governance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

‘Dekho Film Festival’ opened at Alhamra

LAHORE: The two-day “Dekho Film Festival” commenced with enthusiasm and grandeur at the Lahore Arts Council...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:56am

Pakistan

NA Speaker ends consultation process for new opposition leader

ISLAMABAD: The Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday concluded the consultation process for the new...

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 06:55am

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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 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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