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Pakistan - 2026-01-23

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Five killed, several injured in explosion at wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan

Police and law enforcement agencies reach the site soon after the incident

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:42pm

Pakistan

Nine of family killed in Chitral avalanche, child survives

Locals rescue nine-year-old boy alive from under the rubble

Published 23 Jan, 2026 10:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Somalia agree to strengthen counter-terrorism, border management cooperation

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets high-level delegation from Somalia led by counterpart Ali Yusuf

Published 23 Jan, 2026 09:14pm

Pakistan

More rain, snowfall expected in country from Sunday to Tuesday: PMD

Nearly 100 vehicles have been stranded on roads due to rain, snowfall in Tirah

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:57pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM announces compensation, loans, and rebuilding of Gul Plaza after fire

The chief minister acknowledges that there have been lapses and negligence, which he said will be addressed

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 10:54pm

Pakistan

Death toll in Gul Plaza tragedy rises to 64; ‘final search’ underway

Reasons behind rapid spread of fire being reviewed, says Rescue 1122 Sindh chief

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:14pm

Pakistan

Governor Kamran Tessori demands judicial inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy

Says field marshal should see for himself who has committed injustice here

Published 23 Jan, 2026 01:06pm

Pakistan

Lawyer Imaan Mazari, husband arrested in Islamabad

Police intercept vehicle near Serena Chowk underpass to make arrest

Published 23 Jan, 2026 12:17pm

Pakistan

Steering committees formed to enforce revised NAP 2021: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has stated that, to counter terrorism and extremism across...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:16am

Pakistan

Rescue 1122 services to be expanded to tehsil level: Azma

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

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:13am

Pakistan

CM issues 2-week deadline for fire safety audit of buildings

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to conduct a comprehensive fire safety audit of all markets, schools, and...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:11am

Pakistan

‘Akhuwat is successfully running interest-free microfinance programme’

LAHORE: An event was organised by Akhuwat in the Defence area of Lahore, which was attended by Akhuwat’s donors,...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Pakistan

Nearly one million added to workforce since Feb 2024: CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that a total of 994,036 jobs and employment opportunities...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:07am

Pakistan

Karachi Safe City Project: CM for complete launch of Phase-I within two months

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a meeting of the Sindh Safe Cities Authority...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:06am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy: Govt stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Gul Plaza tragedy is a deeply unfortunate and...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:04am

Pakistan

JI announces ‘Let Karachi Live’ march on Feb 1

KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, Monem Zafar has said that the Gul Plaza tragedy has exposed Bilawal...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 07:59am

Pakistan

Office of Bishop of Lahore: LHC upholds single bench’s decision ordering fresh election

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday upheld a decision of a single bench ordering a fresh...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 07:58am

Pakistan

IPRE seizes counterfeit goods worth millions in 2025-26

LAHORE: The Directorate of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (IPRE) Lahore collectively seized 43 ...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 07:48am

Pakistan

Jam Kamal meets Governor Sindh

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan called on Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tissori, at the Governor...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:01am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Denmark agree to deepen parliamentary engagement to support cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Denmark have agreed to deepen parliamentary engagement to support stronger bilateral...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 07:12am

Pakistan

Punjab CNF seizes 248kg narcotics on M-1 Motorway

LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has foiled a major drug smuggling attempt on the M-1 Motorway by...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 07:05am

Pakistan

23,000 profiteers and hoarders booked across Punjab, fined Rs169m

LAHORE: Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Punjab Dr. Kiran Khurshid has said that during the past week,...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 09:01am

Pakistan

Pollen free Islamabad: 80,000 Paper Mulberry trees identified for removal

ISLAMABAD: To mitigate Islamabad’s severe seasonal pollen allergy crisis, the Capital Development Authority (CDA)...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 06:59am

Pakistan

ML-1 framework: ADB mission reassures to prioritize Karachi–Rohri rail corridor

KARACHI: A high level mission from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday reassured to prioritize the...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

Environmental conservation: Punjab CM inaugurates ‘Green Policing Unit’

LAHORE: In a landmark move for environmental conservation and modern policing, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan

Parliament House: Dr Komal Lalwani appointed to oversee healthcare of lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move that underscores both professional excellence and inclusive representation, the ...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 06:52am

Pakistan

PTI opposes govt’s decision to join ‘Board of Peace’

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected Pakistan’s decision to join the...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 07:33am

Pakistan

PM signs Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ charter

DAVOS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday signed the charter for the “Board of Peace”, an initiative of ...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

Pakistan

PTA’s requests to suspend IK’s X account denied

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that most of...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 09:15am

Pakistan

Dissolution of Pakistan Public Works Dept: Senate panel concerned over non-payment of salaries to employees

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works expressed serious concern over non-payment of salaries...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:24am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 22, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (January 23 2026)...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

Pakistan

Pakistan & Belgium hold 4th session of bilateral political consultations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belgium held the 4th session of the Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad on...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:24am

Pakistan

NA told: Over 1,200 individuals honoured with prestigious civil awards in last three years

ISLAMABAD: In a glittering display of state-sponsored admiration, the National Assembly was informed on Thursday...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:24am

Pakistan

Disqualification over alleged constitutional violation: ECP rejects PTI-linked lawmaker’s plea against maintainability of reference

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

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:24am

Pakistan

Aurangzeb meets Bill Gates at Davos

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met Thursday in Davos with Bill...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:23am

Pakistan

Afghanistan's ban on poppy cultivation leads to rise in meth production: ANF director

ISLAMABAD: The ban imposed by Afghanistan’s interim government on poppy cultivation was a calculated business move...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:20am

Pakistan

Joint sitting of Parliament summoned today

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday to consider and approve...

Updated 23 Jan, 2026 08:20am

Pakistan

Gaza peace board: Parliament not consulted: opposition

ISLAMABAD: Opposition political parties on Thursday sharply criticized the government’s decision to join the Gaza...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

Pakistan

Additional judges of SHC, LHC, PHC: President approves confirmation, extension of tenures

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the confirmation and extension of tenure of Additional Judges of...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

Pakistan

Punjab elections case: ECP forms committee to work in coordination with Punjab govt

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has constituted a committee to work in coordination with Punjab...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:48am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 22	277.05 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 22	276.85 ▼ -0.01
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 21	3.88 -

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 23	377.71
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	100.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	4,016.13
Diesel/Litre / Oct 23	391.75
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 23	80.81
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 22	18,380
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 22	369,972

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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