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Pakistan - 2026-08-21

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Security forces kill 49 terrorists in KP, Balochistan operations: ISPR

Huge cache of weapons and ammunition was recovered from slain terrorists

Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:01pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan healthy but suffering anxiety due to isolation, says sister

Says Imran repeatedly complained of ‘injustice’

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan announces public holiday on August 26 for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Pakistan observes August 26 as a public holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birth with nationwide spiritual reflection.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 03:20pm

Pakistan

Groundbreaking of IBA Karachi – Islamabad campus

IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad–Rawalpindi have entered an important collaboration in the field of education. The...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 03:10pm

Pakistan

PMD forecasts downpours across upper, central regions over weekend

Warns torrential rains may trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot

Published 21 Aug, 2026 03:05pm

Pakistan

Syrian FM meets CDF Asim Munir, discusses defence and security cooperation

Army chief underscores importance of cooperation to address common security challenges

Published 21 Aug, 2026 02:27pm

Pakistan

Foreign-sponsored proxies being used to destabilise Balochistan: CDF Asim Munir

Says Balochistan’s present, future inseparable from those of Pakistan

Published 21 Aug, 2026 12:53pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan moved back to Adiala Jail after medical check-up at PIMS: Tarar

Says PTI founder was found to be healthy

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 04:15pm

Pakistan

Violation traffic laws: ITP takes action against 44,078 vehicles

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has claimed to have penalized over 44,000 vehicles and motorcycles for...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:28am

Pakistan

IK would not confront army chief if freed, says close aide

KARACHI: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan would not confront the military or army chief Asim Munir if freed,...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:23am

Pakistan

JI chief vows to escalate protest until petroleum levy is scrapped

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Thursday announced a phased escalation of JI’s campaign...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:19am

Pakistan

Low-level flooding reported at several points in Punjab

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a fresh flood fact sheet, reporting...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:19am

Pakistan

Speakers pay tribute to services of Prof Ali Murtaza Dharejo

HYDERABAD: Sindh University’s Department of Zoology held a condolence reference to pay glowing tribute to the...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:10am

Pakistan

TTP, BLA in contact with each other: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that separatist forces, including...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:08am

Pakistan

Dar confirms return of six injured Pak sailors, two bodies

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, announced on his X...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:00am

Pakistan

COMSATS Internet Services successfully deal with ‘operational turbulence’

ISLAMABAD: COMSATS Internet Services (CIS) has bounced back from financial and operational turbulence with a major...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:59am

Pakistan

Sindh Rescue 1122: Chinese firm offers automated fire-fighting technology

KARACHI: A Chinese company has offered Sindh modern fire-fighting and emergency rescue technology, including...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:57am

Pakistan

Countrywide crackdown on illegal call centres decided

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to initiate a countrywide crackdown on illegal call centres following the...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:44am

Pakistan

Fahd, Sindh governor discuss role of digital media

ISLAMABAD: Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi met with Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 06:31am

Pakistan

Punjab makes digital arms inventory mandatory for dealers

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has made digital inventory mandatory for all arms dealers across the province as...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

IPP allocated key portfolios in Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has been allocated key portfolios in Gilgit-Baltistan, including...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Procurement of surgical, medical disposables in Punjab: Opposition seeks explanation for Rs18.94bn tender cancellation

LAHORE: The alleged cancellation of a Rs 18.94 billion tender for the procurement of surgical and medical...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

CM meets IPP lawmakers

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met members of the National Assembly belonging to the...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Shifa University organises Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) conference

ISLAMABAD: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad, organised a prestigious Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH)...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Pensioners: PM launches ‘Proof of Life’ certificate system

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a modern digital “Proof of Life” certificate system...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

GPF rates for government employees revised

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised monthly General Provident Fund (GPF) subscription rates for civil...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Fazl, other opposition leaders agree to form ‘united opposition’

ISLAMABAD: Following his meetings with Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai and...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Defence forces, NCA amendment bills sail thru parliament

ISLAMABAD: August 20: The National Assembly and Senate on Thursday passed two key pieces of defence legislation —...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

PM for translating friendship with Syria into cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

SC returns govt’s review plea against IK’s transfer to hospital

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday returned the federal government’s review petition challenging its order to...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz renews invitation to PTI for talks

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday renewed the government’s invitation to the opposition Pakistan...

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:37am

Pakistan

‘Punjab is the only province taking the lead thru use of IT’

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need to restore public trust in the government,...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Record rainfall, multiple monsoon spells: Punjab takes steps to ensure drainage in Pindi: Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said the Punjab government took timely and...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 20, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (August 21 2026)...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

NA Speaker unhappy with empty ministerial front-row seats

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday lost patience with the government’s habitual no-show,...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Sharjeel orders cuts in transport fares

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has ordered authorities to ensure public transport fares are...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

JI describes fuel price reduction as ‘insufficient’

KARACHI: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Thursday rejected the government’s reduction in fuel prices as insufficient as...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

LG polls in Punjab likely after Dec 15

ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has agreed to the Punjab government’s proposal to hold phase-wise local government...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

NUST hosts university leaders under NAHE programme

ISLAMABAD: National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) hosted a delegation of Vice Chancellors, Pro-Vice...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Japan provides Rs15.5m grant for transportation project

KARACHI: The Government of Japan has announced to provide Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

IK’s transfer to Shifa Hospital: PTI urges govt to implement SC’s order

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday urged the government to immediately implement...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

IK shifted to hospital

ISLAMABAD: After about three years behind bars, former prime minister Imran Khan was transferred from the Adiala...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

Suthra Punjab workers: Punjab CM has ordered timely payment of salaries

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed that salaries of Suthra Punjab workers be paid by the...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

Pakistan

LG elections: Aitzaz laments the lack of effort by the parties

LAHORE: Former Interior Minister and PPP senior leader Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan on Thursday lamented the lack of...

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 8	277.21
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 8	277.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 9	158.23
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 9	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 9	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 9	1.12
SOFR % / Oct 7	3.88

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 8	7,765.36
Nasdaq / Oct 8	27,193.34
Dow Jones / Oct 8	51,231.64
India Sensex / Oct 9	72,325.92
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 9	68,512.30
Hang Seng / Oct 9	24,111.88
FTSE 100 / Oct 9	10,523.83
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 9	25,056.57
France CAC40 / Oct 9	7,797.99

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 8	91.16
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 8	79.94
Petrol/Litre / Oct 9	398.96
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 9	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 9	378,031
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 9	4,175.87
Diesel/Litre / Oct 9	395.72

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 9 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	6.98 ▲ 1 (16.72%)
ARM Green Industries / Oct 9 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.19 ▲ 5.02 (10.01%)
B. F. Modaraba / Oct 9 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	21.43 ▲ 1.95 (10.01%)
Sitara Peroxide / Oct 9 Sitara Peroxide Limited(SPL)	50.89 ▲ 4.63 (10.01%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Oct 9 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	84.62 ▲ 7.69 (10%)
Data Agro / Oct 9 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	111.99 ▲ 10.18 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 9 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	40.37 ▲ 3.67 (10%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 9 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	317.22 ▲ 28.84 (10%)
J.K.Spinning / Oct 9 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	403.62 ▲ 36.69 (10%)
Kohat Textile / Oct 9 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	93.29 ▲ 8.48 (10%)

Stock	Price
Asim Textile / Oct 9 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	66.20 ▼ -7.35 (-9.99%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Oct 9 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	14.45 ▼ -1.6 (-9.97%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 9 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	32.26 ▼ -3.4 (-9.53%)
Bela Auto / Oct 9 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	66.51 ▼ -6.74 (-9.2%)
Paramount Mod / Oct 9 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	12.92 ▼ -1.3 (-9.14%)
Reliance Weaving / Oct 9 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	157.10 ▼ -14.44 (-8.42%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 9 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7 ▼ -0.63 (-8.26%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 9 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	51 ▼ -4.26 (-7.71%)
Ashfaq Textile / Oct 9 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	40 ▼ -2.88 (-6.72%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Oct 9 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	15.21 ▼ -1.04 (-6.4%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Oct 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,562,371 ▲ 0.09
Pak Refinery / Oct 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,265,726 ▲ 1.65
Treet Corp / Oct 9 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	22,490,105 ▲ 1.37
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,347,879 ▲ 0
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 9 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13,281,321 ▲ 1.64
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 9 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	10,298,324 ▼ -0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,501,795 ▲ 0.09
TPL Properties / Oct 9 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	7,311,773 ▲ 0.5
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 9 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,068,749 ▼ -0.02
TPL REIT Fund I / Oct 9 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	5,865,313 ▲ 0.68

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