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Pakistan invites Belt and Road Initiative partners to CPEC Phase II

Published 10 Sep, 2026 11:57am

CPEC is positioning Pakistan as a major connectivity hub, says Jam

Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy – I

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:38pm

May 21 marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. A proud moment indeed for the...

Maritime stability key to blue economy growth: PCJCCI

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Commercial Ambassador Adeel Munawar stated...

Hong Kong–Central Asia connectivity: Pakistan’s strategic opportunity

Published 04 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

Hong Kong’s outreach to Central Asia marks a new phase in China’s regional strategy, integrating Hong Kong’s...

Chinese pharmaceutical investment: Pakistan emerging as fifth largest medical making hub

Published 22 May, 2026 07:38am

LAHORE: Adeel Munawar, Commercial Ambassador Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) and...

Pak-China friendship remains strong for past 75 years: Ahsan

Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that...

US move on Venezuela signals drift from WTO rules, experts warn

Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:32pm

World Trade Organisation mandatory for peaceful resolution of conflicts, an expert says

OPINION: A perspective beyond endless blame game

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 11:30pm

Last week’s twin tragedies — one at near Delhi Fort and another outside Islamabad’s District Judicial Complex — have again reopened old wounds and familiar suspicions

A new chapter in South Asia

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 07:01am

A new chapter is unfolding in South Asia as “Pakistan and Bangladesh Reconnect”. There was a time when Pakistan...

America returns to Asia

Updated 01 Nov, 2025 06:30am

The United States has re-entered Asia’s power game under Donald Trump, balancing China’s decade-long dominance...

‘Joint laboratory’ inaugurated at UET Peshawar

Published 13 Oct, 2025 05:59am

PESHAWAR: The China-Pakistan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Smart Disaster Prevention of Major Infrastructures...

‘Silk Way Transport Forum’ held: Minister highlights importance of Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road link

Published 01 Oct, 2025 07:30am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said Pakistan’s pivotal geo-strategic position...

‘Beijing’s parade proves China is in full control’

Updated 28 Sep, 2025 06:50am

This is apropos some letters to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday...

The new age of global disruption

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 07:24am

The WEF (World Economic Forum) warns of weak growth and fragmentation. In short, the age of hyper-globalization...

‘Beijing’s parade proves China is in full control’

Published 26 Sep, 2025 06:23am

This is apropos two back-to-back letters from this writer carried by the newspaper on Wednesday and yesterday....

‘America’s ark of defense vs. China’s Web of Power’

Published 15 Sep, 2025 07:05am

This is apropos a series of letters to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper in recent days. e,...

From Chairman Mao to President Xi

Updated 10 Sep, 2025 06:40am

Chinese President Xi Jinping, dressed in the Chairman Mao’s uniform, took guard of honour from the largest ever...

SCO summit condemns Balochistan terror attacks

Published 02 Sep, 2025 06:12am

ISLAMABAD: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist...

ADB to back Pak rail upgrade as China financing stalls

Published 23 Aug, 2025 06:11am

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank will fund upgrades to part of Pakistan’s creaking railway system, replacing...

INSTC should be active in tandem with BRI

Published 13 Jul, 2025 03:02am

In today’s interconnected world and the new global order, trade corridors are essential highways of the global...

The missed century: can South Asia rise again?

Updated 18 Jun, 2025 08:26am

“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” Arnold Toynbee’s warning resounds powerfully across the...

China’s strategic ascent and future of regional power play

Published 15 Jun, 2025 03:30am

The recent trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in Beijing represents ...

Steel in the soul of friendship

Updated 24 May, 2025 08:30am

EDITORIAL: There are few bilateral relationships in the modern world as enduring — and as resolutely unflinching...

Trilateral cooperation: CPEC to be extended to Afghanistan

Updated 22 May, 2025 09:37am

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad, Beijing and Kabul have agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend...

‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too late’

Published 03 Feb, 2025 06:41am

This is apropos letters to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper in recent days. In this writer’s...

‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too late’

Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am

This is apropos three letters to the Editor titled ‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too...

‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too late’

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am

This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor titled ‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too...

Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too late

Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am

During the two confirmation hearings — Marco Rubio’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of State and the Senate...

CPSC inaugurates ‘China Corner’ at ISSI library

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:48am

ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the...

Safety of workers, projects: China asks for targeted measures

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:19am

KARACHI: China firmly supports Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and asks Pakistan to take targeted security...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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