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Lahore to celebrate Basant for 10 days from Jan 29 to Feb 7 next year

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 09:43pm

Chief minister directs relevant authorities to begin preparations for extended celebrations

NOCs mandatory for kite manufacturers ahead of Basant

Published 04 Sep, 2026 07:16am

LAHORE: In a step toward safely reviving the provincial capital’s iconic traditional festival, the Lahore district...

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...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 30	277.31
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 30	277.11
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.84
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.33
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 29	3.88

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 30	7,651.54
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,480.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,753.72
Nasdaq / Sep 30	26,861.06
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,613.27
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,606
Dow Jones / Sep 30	50,906.05
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,199.19
France CAC40 / Sep 30	7,964.51

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	90.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 30	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 30	378,631
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,154.77
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	78.52
Petrol/Litre / Oct 1	387.54
Diesel/Litre / Oct 1	402.24

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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