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69pc respondents satisfied with CM Maryam’s leadership: survey

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

LAHORE: A survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) on the two-year performance of Punjab...

Some war memories

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 07:58am

This week brought back memories of our own wars in 1965 and then in 1971. As I watched TV and saw ordinary people...

17 killed during Basant celebrations, LHC told

Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) was told on Wednesday that 17 people lost their lives during the three-day...

Go fly a kite

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

The phrase go fly a kite has been very popular for ages and used in circumstances in which one party has time to...

Basant’s grand return: how Lahore reclaimed its colours, culture, and confidence after 25 years

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:13am

We have always heard that the vibrant colors of Punjab and its rich cultural heritage are the true identity of the...

Kite-flying ban reimposed

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 08:27am

LAHORE: The authorities in Lahore have reimposed restrictions on kite flying following the conclusion of the...

Colour and caution as banned kite-flying festival returns

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:11am

ISLAMABAD: Brightly coloured kites soared through the skies over eastern city of Lahore this weekend, marking the...

Maryam congratulates Lahoris on successful Basant

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 06:35am

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the citizens of Lahore for ensuring full...

US diplomatic delegation celebrates Basant

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 06:35am

LAHORE: On the occasion of Basant festival, the US Ambassador Consul General and Under Secretary participated in ...

LWMC maintains cleanliness throughout Basant

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:11am

LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) ensured exemplary cleanliness arrangements across the city during...

Colour and caution as banned kite-flying festival returns to Pakistan

Published 08 Feb, 2026 07:53pm

Punjab authorities banned the festival in 2007 due to a series of fatal accidents caused by glass powdered-coated kite strings

Foreigners enjoy Basant in Lahore

Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am

LAHORE: The second day of the Basant Festival in Lahore continued to fill the city’s skies with colourful kites and...

LESCO chief reviews safety arrangements amid Basant

Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am

LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Engr. Ramzan Butt, visited various key...

Punjab CM cancels Basant-related celebrations

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:49am

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has cancelled Basant-related celebrations following the deadly blast in...

People’s happiness restored through revival of Basant celebrations: Azma

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari stated that Lahore has once again proven it is a...

CM asks people to celebrate Basant ‘responsibly’

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

LAHORE: A three-day Basant festival is being celebrated in Lahore after a gap of 25 years, with Chief Minister...

Lahore admin monitors safety measures for Basant

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

LAHORE: The Lahore administration remained active on Friday to monitor and assess the safety arrangements and the...

CM takes notice of kite-string incident

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of an incident in Rawalpindi in which a young...

Three-day Basant festival to start in Lahore today

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

LAHORE: All is set for a three-day Basant festival in Lahore from February 6 (today) for which all necessary...

SOPs finalised for safe Basant celebrations

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari has said that comprehensive preparations for...

Punjab CM urges people to ensure safety during Basant

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has appealed to the public to strictly observe safety measures...

Basant festival: rooftop rentals surge in Walled City

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:53am

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

Uninterrupted power transmission during Basant

Published 31 Jan, 2026 04:59am

LAHORE: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has taken comprehensive measures to ensure uninterrupted power...

Safe Basant initiative: Fines to be imposed on motorcyclists riding without safety rods: CCPO

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 07:54am

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Wednesday announced that fines would be imposed...

Claims of threats to IK’s life slammed: Govt initiatives designed only for public welfare: Azma

Updated 29 Jan, 2026 07:53am

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, while commenting on political narrative, said that...

Prevention of fatal accidents: Punjab launches plan to eliminate dangling power cables

Updated 25 Jan, 2026 06:39am

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched practical measures to prevent short circuits and fatal accidents caused...

Lahore police submit security plan for Basant

Published 18 Jan, 2026 03:27am

LAHORE: Lahore police have submitted a security plan in some petitions filed against Basant celebrations announced...

Basant to be celebrated strictly under rules: Azma

Published 12 Dec, 2025 04:14am

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari has strongly dismissed rumours about multiple...

EDITORIAL: Bringing back Basant

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:24am

EDITORIAL: It is encouraging to hear that the Punjab government has revived the Basant festival after an 18-year...

‘A safe, regulated Basant is returning after 25 years’: Azma

Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:23am

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that after 25 years, the joy of Basant is...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 3	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 3	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 4	159.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 4	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 4	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 4	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 3	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 3	7,553.68
Nasdaq / Jun 3	26,853.97
FTSE 100 / Jun 3	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 3	50,687.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 3	24,795.94
France CAC40 / Jun 3	8,150.42
India Sensex / Jun 4	74,289.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 4	67,399.25
Hang Seng / Jun 4	25,221.79

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 3	401,030
Petrol/Litre / Jun 4	381.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 4	95.52
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	4,475.32
Diesel/Litre / Jun 4	380.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 4	80.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 4 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.40 ▲ 0.97 (13.06%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 4 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.67 ▲ 1.7 (10.02%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 4 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.18 ▲ 1.38 (10%)
Pak Synthetics / Jun 4 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	127.36 ▲ 11.58 (10%)
Zuma Resources / Jun 4 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	72.62 ▲ 6.6 (10%)
Allawasaya Tex / Jun 4 Allawasaya Tex. & Finishing Mills Ltd(AWTX)	1,707.26 ▲ 155.21 (10%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 4 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	27.95 ▲ 2.54 (10%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 4 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	25.43 ▲ 2.31 (9.99%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 4 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	21.16 ▲ 1.92 (9.98%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 4 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	22.88 ▲ 1.99 (9.53%)

Stock	Price
Shams Textile / Jun 4 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	38.36 ▼ -3.25 (-7.81%)
JS Global Cap. / Jun 4 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	150 ▼ -10.16 (-6.34%)
Arpak Int. / Jun 4 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	108.50 ▼ -6.95 (-6.02%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jun 4 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	80 ▼ -5.11 (-6%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 4 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28 ▼ -1.78 (-5.98%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 4 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	9.09 ▼ -0.55 (-5.71%)
Blessed Tex. / Jun 4 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	1,121 ▼ -63.3 (-5.34%)
Saritow Spinning / Jun 4 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	23.70 ▼ -1.28 (-5.12%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 4 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	47.42 ▼ -2.46 (-4.93%)
Cordoba Logistics / Jun 4 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	12.28 ▼ -0.55 (-4.29%)

Stock	Volume
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 4 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	75,964,510 ▲ 0.39
P.T.C.L. / Jun 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	14,839,549 ▲ 1.73
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 4 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	13,946,242 ▲ 2.31
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jun 4 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	12,994,559 ▲ 0.35
B.O.Punjab / Jun 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,693,249 ▲ 0.4
TPL Properties / Jun 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	11,558,883 ▲ 0.43
Dewan Cement / Jun 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	10,049,099 ▲ 0
Telecard Limited / Jun 4 Telecard Limited(TELE)	9,971,435 ▲ 0.36
Cnergyico PK / Jun 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	8,936,546 ▲ 0.07
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,683,393 ▲ 0.31

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