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Pakistan - 2026-01-20

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Sindh abolishes marks system, introduces grading from 2026

Under the new policy, students securing less than 40 percent marks will be declared unsuccessful

Published 20 Jan, 2026 09:36pm

Pakistan

Foreign missions express condolences over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi

Death toll rises to 28; over 80 still missing

Published 20 Jan, 2026 09:02pm

Pakistan

Sindh Excise seizes crystal meth, heroin worth over Rs3bn

Investigation underway to arrest more members of group involved in drug smuggling

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:04pm

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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft till February 24

Ban applies to all aircraft owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines, including military flights

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:10pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s ‘combat tested’ jets boost weapons sales

Analysts believe countries searching for new supply chains following disruptions caused by Ukraine war and Middle East conflict

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 10:39pm

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PTI-supported Raja Nasir Abbas appointed Senate opposition leader

"I am a loyal companion of Imran Khan," says TTAP leader

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 03:05pm

Pakistan

Strong, people-centric police vital for rule of law: COAS Munir

Underscores importance of inter-agency cooperation, modern policing practices

Published 20 Jan, 2026 01:05pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz departs for Davos to attend World Economic Forum annual meeting

Pakistan, WEF to co-host business roundtable

Published 20 Jan, 2026 12:34pm

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Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 28; over 80 still missing

Building's "dilapidated and unstable" condition necessitates extreme caution

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Indonesia agree to deepen trade ties with focus on rice

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo

Published 20 Jan, 2026 10:19am

Pakistan

Ahmed Chohan expresses grief over tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza

HYDERABAD: The Acting President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Ahmed Idrees...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:19am

Pakistan

ATC adjourns hearing of case registered against Aleema Khan

RAWALINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of a case registered against incarcerated...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza fire: CM expresses grief over loss of lives

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious ...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:15am

Pakistan

Minister meets IAF team: ‘Fire safety, emergency rescue training essential for protection of human lives’

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labor, Manpower and Social Security Saeed Ghani has emphasised on fire safety and...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:12am

Pakistan

‘Safety rods’ to be installed on bikes: commissioner

LAHORE: Commissioner of Lahore Division Marryam Khan announced that for the safety of motorcyclists during the...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Pakistan

Drug smuggling attempt foiled at Jinnah Airport

KARACHI: Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Monday successfully...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:43am

Pakistan

Probe into ‘controversial’ portion of CAREC project completed

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer of National Highway Authority Capt Asadullah Khan (retd) has said that inquiry on...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:41am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy: Panels formed for investigation, rehabilitation: Ghani

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Protection Saeed Ghani, on Monday, announced that the...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:39am

Pakistan

Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme: Over 1900 students receive laptops at GCUF

FAISALABAD: A dignified ceremony was held at Government College University Faisalabad under the Prime Minister’s...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Delays in LG polls: ECP proposes amendments to electoral laws

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed amendments to the electoral laws to hold new local...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:27am

Pakistan

Sindh govt fully engaged in Gul Plaza rescue operations: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

REAP leader demands probe into Gul Plaza fire

KARACHI: Former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) and Convener of the FPCCI Standing...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Telecommunication Re-organisation Bill: NA body raises concerns over neglect during draft preparation

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Monday held...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza fire incident major human, economic tragedy: LCCI

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Punjab supplies 0.85m tonnes of wheat to other provinces

LAHORE: Punjab has supplied around 850,000 metric tonnes of wheat to other provinces, while the total estimated...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:03am

Pakistan

CNF seizes 1.14 tons of narcotics on motorway

LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has successfully foiled a major drug smuggling attempt during an...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza fire: Murad announces compensation, probe, safety reform package

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced a comprehensive relief, inquiry and fire safety reform...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Pakistan to introduce National Women Entrepreneurship Policy: Haroon

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Monday while highlighting...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

Statements of assets and liabilities submitted: ECP restores membership of 73 lawmakers; two ministers remain suspended

ISLAMABAD: Federal Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik and Sindh’s Excise and Taxation Minister Mukesh Kumar...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Achakzai for prioritising public welfare over partisan disputes

ISLAMABAD: In a fiery plea, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the newly appointed opposition leader in National Assembly, on...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Three newly-appointed judges take oath as permanent judges of IHC

ISLAMABAD: Three newly appointed judges — Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, Justice Muhammad Asif, and Justice Raja Inaam...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:30am

Pakistan

Gilani to notify Raja as Senate opposition leader

ISLAMABAD: The issue involving the appointment of opposition leader in the Senate seems to have headed to a...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 06:26am

Pakistan

UK HC calls on Dar

ISLAMABAD: UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 06:26am

Pakistan

ATC extends interim bail of PTI leaders

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) acting...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 06:25am

Pakistan

Sindh PA witnesses heated debate over Gul Plaza fire

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday saw heated scenes over the deadly Gul Plaza fire as Muttahida Qaumi Movement...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

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Gul Plaza fire: 65 people still missing; 18 identified amongst deceased: mayor

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that rescue and relief operations are continuing continuously...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Karachi Gymkhana elects office-bearers

KARACHI: In the Annual Election of Karachi Gymkhana held on 11th January 2026, Akbar Iqbal Puri elected as President...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza fire: FPCCI demands high-level probe

KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh,...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy exposes failures of PPP: Naeem

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday said the Gul Plaza tragedy had fully...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy: KATI president hails relief measures

KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, and Acting...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 19, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 20 2026)....

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:03am

Pakistan

CM for strict enforcement of traffic laws

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:31am

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Abbasi directs completion of Phase-I of RAIN by June

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has directed the Information Technology (IT) department of...

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:32am

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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	156.96 ▲ 0.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 23	0.82 ▲ 0.0022
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 23	1.34 ▼ -0.0016
Euro to USD / Oct 23	1.12 ▼ -0.0009
SOFR % / Oct 22	3.90 ▲ 0.02

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 23	72,724.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 23	62,582.58
Hang Seng / Oct 23	23,199.02
FTSE 100 / Oct 23	10,687.50
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 23	25,235.79
France CAC40 / Oct 23	7,759.02
S&P 500 / Oct 22	7,663.43
Nasdaq / Oct 22	26,008.86
Dow Jones / Oct 22	52,867.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 24	377.71
Diesel/Litre / Oct 24	393.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	100.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 23	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 23	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	4,016.13
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 23	80.81

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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