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Pakistan - 2026-02-02

Pakistan

Fire at mobile market in Karachi’s Saddar brought under control

CM Sindh takes notice and seeks report from Karachi Commissioner

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:54pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Libya discuss regional security, defence cooperation

The meeting focuses on matters of mutual interest, particularly regional security dynamics

Published 02 Feb, 2026 08:07pm

Pakistan

Asif says criminal nexus behind unrest in Balochistan after oil smuggling crackdown

Alleges that a well-organised corruption ring had been selling smuggled Iranian oil at inflated prices in Karachi

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:09pm

Pakistan

Balochistan operations: 22 more terrorists killed as three-day toll hits 177

Interior minister praises professional capabilities of security forces, police, intelligence agencies

Published 02 Feb, 2026 04:41pm

Pakistan

Pakistan launches 2026’s first polio campaign to protect 45m children

The Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) on Monday launched the first polio vaccination campaign of the new...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 03:27pm

Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz acknowledges WB’s valuable support in advancing Pakistan’s economic development

PM Shehbaz, Banga reiterate to ensure strong oversight to deliver impact at speed and scale on CPF-aligned priorities

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 04:44pm

Pakistan

Highnoon Laboratories Limited holds groundbreaking ceremony for Project - FORCE, the first FDA / EU compliant facility in Pakistan

Highnoon Laboratories Limited marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of Project FORCE, its...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 01:18pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz terms federal-provincial synergy ‘indispensable’ for KP security

Urges provincial govt to intensify counter-terrorism efforts, strengthen local security institutions

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 02:16pm

Pakistan

Kazakhstan president due in Islamabad tomorrow for maiden state visit

Two sides to discuss new avenues for cooperation, particularly in trade, logistics

Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:58am

Pakistan

ANP chief calls on Governor Sindh

KARACHI: Chief of Awami National Party, Aimal Wali Khan, called on Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, here at the...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 08:01am

Pakistan

Basant: sale and purchase of kites, kite strings to begin today

LAHORE: Lahore’s ‘Bokata’ ready to make noise as Basant preparations in are in full swing Kite sales will ...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:19am

Pakistan

Basant festival: rooftop rentals surge in Walled City

LAHORE: As the Basant Festival draws closer, rooftop rentals in the provincial capital — particularly in the...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:53am

Pakistan

‘Entire Pakistan will become political field of PPP soon’: Pervez

LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Punjab, Raja Pervez Ashraf, has...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan

Punjab CM says ‘we will protect every inch of Balochistan’

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attacks carried out...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:48am

Pakistan

Hamid elected president of Faisalabad Union of Journalists

FAISALABAD: In the election of Faisalabad Union of Journalists on January 30, 2026, all the officials of Faisalabad...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:46am

Pakistan

School Meal Programme in Bhakkar launched: CM Maryam inaugurates Daanish School in Mankera

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Daanish School in Mankera and launched the School...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:45am

Pakistan

Annual canals desilting, rehabilitation campaign in full swing in KP

PESHAWAR: Annual desilting and rehabilitation of canals campaign is in full swing across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:43am

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy martyrs: Governor hosts ceremony for families

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tissori hosted a ceremony for the families of the Gul Plaza tragedy martyrs to...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:40am

Pakistan

KPCTA organises 14th Indus Water Cross Jeep Race

PESHAWAR: The 14th Indus Water Cross Jeep Race was organized under the auspices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:37am

Pakistan

Nationwide outsourcing drive: Private firms to manage highway commercial rents

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) initiated a major policy shift by deciding to outsource the...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:34am

Pakistan

Punjab to launch first polio immunization campaign today

LAHORE: Punjab is set to launch its first National Polio Immunization Campaign of 2026 from Monday (today), ...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:31am

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly all set to host 7th CPA Asia Regional Conference

KARACHI: The Provincial Assembly of Sindh is all set to host 7th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan

Bugti rejects talks with terrorists

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti has said that 145 terrorists were sent to hell in almost 40...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

World Wetlands Day: Ministry vows wetlands’ restoration to reduce flood risks

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) has reaffirmed Pakistan’s...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Pakistan

Speakers highlight lack of regulation, awareness behind repeated fires

KARACHI: Urban planners, fire safety experts, civil society representatives, and labour rights activists have called...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Garbage collection: SSWMB asks companies to improve performance

KARACHI: The companies tasked with collecting, picking and disposing of the garbage have been issued notices to...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Baig triumphs at 15th Rashid Habib Golf Tournament

KARACHI: The 15th Rashid D Habib Memorial National Professionals Golf Tournament concluded on Sunday at Karachi Golf...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

UAP, Chinese varsity join hands for research collaboration

PESHAWAR: University of Agriculture Peshawar (UAP) and Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University China signed a...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:39am

Pakistan

ADB delegation reviews construction of STP project

PESHAWAR: A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) mission visited Mardan to review the construction...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Lodhran road accident: CM condoles deaths

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic bus–truck...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

PM fully aware of situation in Balochistan: Tarar

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

PTI condemns terror attacks in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks carried out across multiple...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Funeral prayers of Sultan Mehmood Ch offered

MIRPUR: The funeral prayers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, who died aged 71,...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

NA, Senate summoned today

ISLAMABAD: The respective sessions of the two houses of Parliament are scheduled to start today (Monday) to take up...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

KP CM approves ‘Peshawar revitalisation plan’

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mohammad Sohail Afridi has approved the Peshawar Revitalisation Plan and...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 01 2026) and the forecast for Monday (February 02 2026)....

Published 02 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Peshawar FC suicide bombers’ facilitators identified

PESHAWAR: A major development has emerged in the investigation of the suicide bombings at the FC headquarters in...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Pakistan

BLA receives funding from India, targets civilians: Asif

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) receives...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Pakistan

24-page note issued on presidential reference: Bhutto’s execution based solely on approver’s testimony was unlawful: Justice Mazhar

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan senior judge Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar has declared that the execution of...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Pakistan

Nawaz, Dar visit Data Darbar to review expansion project

LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (R.A.) is a great centre...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

JI says will stage ‘indefinite’ sit-in before Sindh PA from 14th

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday announced an indefinite sit-in outside the Sindh...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

Lanjar says ‘surrender policy’ yielding positive outcomes

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has stated that the Sindh Government’s effective and...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

7-day polio drive begins today

KARACHI: The city administration has finalised arrangements, in coordination with the health department and...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

Sharjeel denounces killings by militants in Balochistan

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday condemned the killing of women and children by...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Pakistan

Azma congratulates newly elected office-bearers of LHC Courts Reporters Association

LAHORE: Minister for Information and Culture Punjab Azma Bokhari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:11am

Pakistan

Over 120 activists held ahead of strike on 8th: PTI

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh leadership claimed on Sunday that more than 124 party members,...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:41am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 20	277.07 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 20	276.87 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 21	158.15 ▼ -0.02
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 21	0.82 ▼ -0.0004
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 21	1.34 ▲ 0.0015
Euro to USD / Oct 21	1.12 ▼ -0.0014
SOFR % / Oct 21	3.88 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 21	73,405.65
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 21	64,823.55
Hang Seng / Oct 21	23,829.42
FTSE 100 / Oct 21	10,722.28
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 21	25,356.21
France CAC40 / Oct 21	7,869.87
S&P 500 / Oct 20	7,712.57
Nasdaq / Oct 20	26,424.82
Dow Jones / Oct 20	52,495.88

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 22	382.02
Diesel/Litre / Oct 22	389.80
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 21	98.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 21	18,380
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 21	372,544
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 21	4,119.81
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 21	80.62

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dawood Equities / Oct 21 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	17.11 ▲ 1.56 (10.03%)
Grays Leasing / Oct 21 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	36.47 ▲ 3.32 (10.02%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 21 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	106.32 ▲ 9.67 (10.01%)
Arctic Textile / Oct 21 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	79.40 ▲ 7.22 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Oct 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	79.78 ▲ 7.25 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 21 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	70.81 ▲ 6.44 (10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 21 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,571.06 ▲ 142.82 (10%)
Nishat (Chun.) / Oct 21 Nishat Chunian Limited(NCL)	38.05 ▲ 3.46 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 21 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	109.52 ▲ 9.96 (10%)
TPL Insurance / Oct 21 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	60.73 ▲ 5.52 (10%)

Stock	Price
Crescent Fib. / Oct 21 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	75.10 ▼ -8.34 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 21 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.14 ▼ -8.13 (-10%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 21 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	53.78 ▼ -5.97 (-9.99%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 21 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	32.76 ▼ -3.45 (-9.53%)
Pak Engineering / Oct 21 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	742.24 ▼ -69.66 (-8.58%)
Ellcot Spinning / Oct 21 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	178.26 ▼ -15.78 (-8.13%)
Reliance Weaving / Oct 21 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	159.45 ▼ -12.09 (-7.05%)
Nagina Cot. / Oct 21 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	79.88 ▼ -6 (-6.99%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Oct 21 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.06 ▼ -0.15 (-6.79%)
Husein Industries / Oct 21 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	45.95 ▼ -3.21 (-6.53%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	49,411,748 ▼ -1.56
Cnergyico PK / Oct 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,074,313 ▲ 0.11
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 21 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	21,682,754 ▼ -0.1
TPL Trakker Ltd / Oct 21 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	14,975,519 ▲ 3.16
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 21 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	12,896,316 ▲ 0.14
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,760,734 -
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Oct 21 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	8,204,539 ▲ 4.48
TPL Properties / Oct 21 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	7,693,762 ▼ -0.28
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 21 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	7,534,201 ▼ -0.07
MACPAC Films / Oct 21 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	7,428,959 ▼ -8.13

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