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Pakistan - 2026-01-17

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Pakistan, US delegation agree to strengthen security, border cooperation

Interior Minister Naqvi says advanced software to be used to identify individuals involved in crimes abroad

Published 17 Jan, 2026 10:29pm

Pakistan

Customs Enforcement Quetta seizes smuggled goods, narcotics worth Rs515.30mn

Recovered consignments include foreign-origin narcotic hashish, China salt, cigarettes. and assorted electronic goods, FBR says

Published 17 Jan, 2026 10:10pm

Pakistan

‘Blatant intrusion into religious affairs’: Pakistan condemns ‘profiling’ of mosques in IIOJK

FO says forcible collection of personal details amounts to systematic harassment

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 05:21pm

Pakistan

At least 24 killed in separate bus accidents in Punjab, Balochistan

14 of a family died, nine injured as bus plunges into canal in Sargodha

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 04:18pm

Pakistan

Court directs NCCIA to arrest Imaan, Hadi within ‘24 hours’

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday, expressing displeasure over the non-execution of arrest warrants against human...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 08:26am

Pakistan

Governor for increased usage of e-vehicles

KARACHI: At the inauguration of SOGO e-bikes flagship outlet here on Friday, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori advised...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 08:18am

Pakistan

ISSI hosts book launch ceremony of Hali’s ‘Defence and Diplomacy’

KARACHI: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the book launch...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 12:18pm

Pakistan

LHC restrains PHA from commercial use of parks

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday restrained the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) from using parks for...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 08:00am

Pakistan

Magnificence of Shab-e-Miraj highlighted

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, in his message, said Shab-e-Miraj teaches us faith, patience and...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:57am

Pakistan

‘Pakistan’s foundational learning investments could yield economic returns’

ISLAMABAD: “If Pakistan gets foundational learning right, the economic gains are enormous, not as a one-off boost,...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:54am

Pakistan

PMD forecasts mixed rainfall, warmer conditions for three months

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), in its January–February–March (JFM) 2026 outlook, has...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:52am

Pakistan

Positive momentum in Pak–EU ties greeted

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:50am

Pakistan

President not imposed any restriction on statutory powers: FTO clarifies

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO) Friday clarified that President of Pakistan has not imposed...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:48am

Pakistan

What people of Tirah facing unacceptable, says Afridi

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, on Friday, visited Tirah Valley where he met ...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:42am

Pakistan

12 Indian-sponsored terrorists gunned down

ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Thursday killed 12 Indian-sponsored terrorists in multiple engagements after they...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:40am

Pakistan

Illegal tax refund probe: LHC disposes of FBR pleas against FIA

ISLAMABAD: Writ petitions filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:32am

Pakistan

Promulgation of Presidential Ordinance: ECP postpones ICT LG polls, withdraws schedule

ISLAMABAD: The long-delayed local government elections in the federal Capital finally stand postponed yet again, as...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:31am

Pakistan

Salary rise for Pakistan Steel Mills employees likely in Feb

ISLAMABAD: After a long wait of around 15 years, the government has decided to revise and increase the salaries of...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan

ICT, AJK and G-B: PM re-launches Sehat Card

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday re-launched the state-run health insurance programme, the Sehat...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 06:45am

Pakistan

Achakzai becomes opposition leader in NA

ISLAMABAD: After months of political wrangling, foot-dragging and finger-pointing, the opposition Pakistan...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

AirSial begins Karachi-Quetta service

KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has successfully facilitated the launch of AIRSIAL airline’s operations...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 07:36am

Pakistan

Governor Sindh hosts luncheon in honour of new KPC office-bearers

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori hosted a luncheon in honour of the newly elected office bearers of...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

DIG Investigation issues SOPs for jewellers

LAHORE: Deputy Inspector General of Police (Investigation) Lahore, Syed Zeeshan Haider, has issued comprehensive...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

Basant festival at Punjab Stadium on Feb 7

LAHORE: Basant festival will be celebrated in a befitting manner at the Punjab Stadium on February 7. During this...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

Phase III: Applications sought under Green Tractors Programme

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department on Friday announced that farmers can submit applications under the Green...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

CM Transport Vision 2030: Modern Command & Control Centre set up at PTC HQs in Lahore

LAHORE: Under the Transport Vision 2030 of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a significant milestone has...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan: Religious scholars underscore need for greater unity

ISLAMABAD: In a powerful show of unity, religious scholars from various schools of thought across the country...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

Rs5.54bn road rehabilitation plan kicks off in Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has initiated a comprehensive road rehabilitation program across the city...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 09:17am

Pakistan

ECP issues delimitation schedules for CBs and KP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the schedules for the delimitation of wards, and...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

PEC, CEEC ink MoU

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and China Energy International Group Company Limited – Pakistan...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 16, 2026) and the forecast for Saturday (January 17, 2026)....

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

Fire erupts at KICT

KARACHI: A fire erupted in a container inside the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) on Friday,...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

Pakistan

No wealth statements: Siddiqui, Ghani among 159 suspended MPs

ISLAMABAD: Federal Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik, Federal Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui,...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:39am

Pakistan

Raja likely to be notified as Senate opposition leader

ISLAMABAD: The process of the appointment of the opposition leader in the Upper House of the Parliament has finally...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:39am

Pakistan

US suspends immigrant visa issuance temporarily from 21st

ISLAMABAD: In a brisk action following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement, the US Embassy in Islamabad...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:41am

Pakistan

Accelerating AI adoption: govt announces week-long national initiative

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced Indus AI Week 2026, a week-long national initiative aimed at accelerating...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 09:19am

Pakistan

PPP to support Workers Union in PQ referendum

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party has announced its support to Workers Union of Port Qasim (with election symbol Star)...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:38am

Pakistan

Making Punjab fully peaceful top govt priority: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said making the province completely peaceful and crime-free was...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:38am

Pakistan

CM for horticultural beautification of Punjab cities

LAHORE: Regional agencies operating under the Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) will extend the “Adopt A Park”...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 06:38am

Pakistan

Transparency in projects benchmark of CM Maryam’s performance: minister

LAHORE: Minister for Information and Culture Punjab Azma Bokhari has said that the performance of the Punjab...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 05:51am

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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)	0.78 ▲ 0.19 (32.2%)
JS Rental REIT / Oct 23 JS Rental REIT(JSRR)	11.62 ▲ 1.06 (10.04%)
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%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	36.04 ▲ 3.28 (10.01%)
Cordoba Logistics / Oct 23 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	29.68 ▲ 2.7 (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%)

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%)
Masood Textile / Oct 23 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	156.58 ▼ -17.4 (-10%)
Unilever Foods / Oct 23 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	26,192.90 ▼ -2910.31 (-10%)
Paramount Spinning / Oct 23 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.19 ▼ -1.02 (-9.99%)
Next Capital / Oct 23 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	16.55 ▼ -1.83 (-9.96%)
MCB Invest. Managmt. / Oct 23 MCB Investment Management Limited(MCBIM)	123.40 ▼ -13.6 (-9.93%)
Dynea Pakistan / Oct 23 Dynea Pakistan Limited(DYNO)	277.50 ▼ -30.43 (-9.88%)
Kohinoor Power / Oct 23 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	20.01 ▼ -2.01 (-9.13%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	32,638,914 ▲ 0.26
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26,668,373 ▼ -6.58
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,463,738 ▼ -0.94
Cnergyico PK / Oct 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,342,045 ▲ 0.05
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,760,152 -
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 23 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16,471,972 ▲ 1.08
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	12,561,243 ▲ 0.19
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Oct 23 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	10,349,000 ▼ -0.05
Thatta Cement / Oct 23 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,956,118 ▲ 2.06
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 23 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	8,529,558 ▼ -0.14

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