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Pakistan - 2026-06-30

14 children dead as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore's Kahna

Pakistan

14 children dead as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore's Kahna

Rescue officials say 11 students are still trapped under the rubble

Published 30 Jun, 2026 07:07pm

Pakistan joins International Olive Council, showcases rapidly expanding olive sector

Pakistan

Pakistan joins International Olive Council, showcases rapidly expanding olive sector

“Farm-to-fork” value chain has been established, says minister

Published 30 Jun, 2026 06:42pm

Pre-monsoon rains likely to begin in Punjab from tomorrow: PDMA

Pakistan

Pre-monsoon rains likely to begin in Punjab from tomorrow: PDMA

Warns of risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:43pm

Bride has exclusive ownership of wedding gifts, jewellery: Supreme Court

Pakistan

Bride has exclusive ownership of wedding gifts, jewellery: Supreme Court

Family courts can settle such claims in accordance with the law

Published 30 Jun, 2026 04:47pm

Pakistan to protect sanctity of Indus Waters Treaty by all means: Tarar

Pakistan

Pakistan to protect sanctity of Indus Waters Treaty by all means: Tarar

Says IWT can't be amended, revoked, suspended, held in abeyance unilaterally

Updated 30 Jun, 2026 05:10pm

Forces kill 29 militants in Afghan border operation

Pakistan

Forces kill 29 militants in Afghan border operation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have carried out precision cross-border strikes against terrorist camps and...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

ORIC steering body’s meeting: UAF VC for translating research work into goods, services

Pakistan

ORIC steering body’s meeting: UAF VC for translating research work into goods, services

FAISALABAD: “The research work must be translated into the goods and services to address the industry, food security...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Crackdown on illegal Afghan nationals ordered

Pakistan

Crackdown on illegal Afghan nationals ordered

ISLAMABAD: The government has directed authorities across the country to arrest Afghan nationals residing in...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Turning up the heat: a simple line of defence for a resilient future

Pakistan

Turning up the heat: a simple line of defence for a resilient future

KARACHI: Every summer, headlines focus on temperatures. Record-breaking heat. Heatwave alerts. Urban temperatures...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Bilawal to attend funeral prayers of Ali Khamenei

Pakistan

Bilawal to attend funeral prayers of Ali Khamenei

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has decided to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

SJC dismisses complaint against Justice Asif

Pakistan

SJC dismisses complaint against Justice Asif

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has dismissed a complaint against Justice Muhammad Asif alleging that...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM

Pakistan

Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Chief Minister Khyber...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Vibrant parliament driving force behind development: Speaker

Pakistan

Vibrant parliament driving force behind development: Speaker

ISLAMABAD: The Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has urged all political stakeholders to rise...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Swift response of security forces praised

Pakistan

Swift response of security forces praised

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

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Senate panel deliberates on several privilege motions

Pakistan

Senate panel deliberates on several privilege motions

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on Monday deliberated on various...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

PM calls for adherence to constitutional rule, accountability

Pakistan

PM calls for adherence to constitutional rule, accountability

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated that “sovereignty belongs to the people” and must be...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

National Finance Commission: KP Cabinet approves allocation to hire counsel

Pakistan

National Finance Commission: KP Cabinet approves allocation to hire counsel

PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved an allocation of Rs.30 million for engaging the...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

‘US–Iran Confrontation and its Regional Fallout’: ISSI hosts launch of special report

Pakistan

‘US–Iran Confrontation and its Regional Fallout’: ISSI hosts launch of special report

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies,...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

‘Major crops under stress as hot weather drags on’

Pakistan

‘Major crops under stress as hot weather drags on’

ISLAMABAD: The country’s major crops including cotton, maize, sugarcane and vegetables are under severe stress due...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

LDA unveils ‘high-rise vision’ in Master Plan 2050

Pakistan

LDA unveils ‘high-rise vision’ in Master Plan 2050

LAHORE: Facing rapid population growth and shifting residential needs, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA)’s...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

First closing of PIA: PM terms it ‘another important milestone’

Pakistan

First closing of PIA: PM terms it ‘another important milestone’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan had reached “another important milestone” in its...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Murad Saeed’s disqualification: Hearing of case pending with ECP which involves ‘complex’ situation taking place today

Pakistan

Murad Saeed’s disqualification: Hearing of case pending with ECP which involves ‘complex’ situation taking place today

ISLAMABAD: The hearing of a case pending with the electoral body for over two months— involving a “complex”...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Terrorist attack in Karachi Afghan envoy summoned

Pakistan

Terrorist attack in Karachi Afghan envoy summoned

ISLAMABAD: The Afghan chargé d’affaires in Islamabad was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Govt accused of preventing politicians from visiting AJK

Pakistan

Govt accused of preventing politicians from visiting AJK

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a grand opposition alliance, on Monday...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

‘Misleading data’: FBR official grilled by parliamentary panel

Pakistan

‘Misleading data’: FBR official grilled by parliamentary panel

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday grilled an official of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for allegedly...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

JI for peaceful resolution of AJK political crisis

Pakistan

JI for peaceful resolution of AJK political crisis

ISLAMABAD: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman called for a peaceful resolution of the Azad Jammu and...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Punjab PA approves 38 demands for supplementary grants

Pakistan

Punjab PA approves 38 demands for supplementary grants

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday approved all 38 supplementary budget grants of Rs 554.825 billion for the...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

CM reaffirms her commitment to children with special needs

Pakistan

CM reaffirms her commitment to children with special needs

LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Special Assistant for Special Education...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

‘Punjab New Health Culture’ initiative launched

Pakistan

‘Punjab New Health Culture’ initiative launched

LAHORE: Under the “Punjab New Health Culture” initiative, comprehensive daily deep cleaning is being carried out in...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

CM orders stronger public oversight, digital reforms in PERA

Pakistan

CM orders stronger public oversight, digital reforms in PERA

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday directed the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 29, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 30, 2026)....

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Karachi traders demand early arrest in slain merchant incident

Pakistan

Karachi traders demand early arrest in slain merchant incident

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran and All City Traders Alliance have demanded the immediate arrest of the...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Quitting smoking entirely best option for protecting health: experts

Pakistan

Quitting smoking entirely best option for protecting health: experts

KARACHI: Health experts are clear and consistent: smoking is harmful, and quitting entirely remains the best option...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Monsoon likely to start from tomorrow

Pakistan

Monsoon likely to start from tomorrow

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological department has officially forecast the onset of this year’s monsoon, predicting...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Naqvi arrives in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

Naqvi arrives in Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday arrived in Saudi Arabia for holding talks with Saudi...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

KWSC approves Rs54.38bn budget, adopts SAP-based ERP system

Pakistan

KWSC approves Rs54.38bn budget, adopts SAP-based ERP system

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) on Monday approved Rs54.38...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Over Rs100bn allocated for Karachi in Sindh budget: Sharjeel

Pakistan

Over Rs100bn allocated for Karachi in Sindh budget: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday said that the development and prosperity of Karachi,...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

AJK govt presents Rs286bn budget

Pakistan

AJK govt presents Rs286bn budget

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday unveiled its budget with a total outlay of Rs286...

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.42
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 16	7,533.77
Nasdaq / Jul 16	25,881.95
Dow Jones / Jul 16	52,552.97
India Sensex / Jul 17	77,920.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	63,896.48
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,579.70
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,593.72
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,817.28
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,343.48

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	79.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	3,989.08
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.11
Petrol/Litre / Jul 18	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 18	354.35

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Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 17 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	37.27 ▲ 3.39 (10.01%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.72 ▲ 9.79 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.95 ▲ 2.54 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.61 ▼ -0.98 (-27.3%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.25 ▼ -16.69 (-10%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.81 ▼ -1.2 (-9.99%)
Nadeem Tex. / Jul 17 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	77 ▼ -8.16 (-9.58%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jul 17 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.54 ▼ -0.78 (-9.38%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	85,782,795 ▲ 0.17
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,049,582 ▼ -0.58
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,330,537 ▲ 2.9
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,918,262 ▼ -0.03
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,198,734 ▼ -0.26
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,536,542 ▼ -1.23
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,404,498 ▼ -0.3
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,314,007 ▼ -0.39
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,439,447 ▼ -0.13
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,367,016 ▲ 0.47

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