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Defence Minister

Pakistan says no military response discussed under Makkah pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 07:34pm

When time comes (we) will act under the agreement, Foreign Office says

Sharjeel demands federal govt clarify Asif’s remarks

Published 06 Sep, 2026 02:30am

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday criticised remarks by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif...

Pakistan, Kuwait sign Protocol Agreement-2026 to strengthen defence cooperation

Published 27 Aug, 2026 09:03pm

Two sides also discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly bilateral defence relations and security cooperation

Defence forces, NCA amendment bills sail thru parliament

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

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

US, Iran agree to extend ceasefire as Pakistan steps up mediation: report

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 04:11pm

Pakistan has actively engaged in mediation efforts to de-escalate the ongoing US-Iran conflict

Asif says he ‘more or less agrees with Naqvi’s views’

Published 03 Aug, 2026 02:22am

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reacting to the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent statement raised...

Asif’s Rawalakot remarks spark storm in NA

Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:18am

ISLAMABAD: A political storm erupted in National Assembly on Wednesday after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks...

Asif defends remarks on political situation in AJK

Published 24 Jun, 2026 08:11am

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday defended his recent remarks on the political situation...

Israel army chief in south Lebanon, says Hezbollah in ‘difficult position’

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief said on Sunday that Hezbollah had suffered a severe blow fighting Israeli forces...

Israel arms exports hit another all-time high: ministry

Published 02 Jun, 2026 06:02pm

Missile, rocket and air defence systems were the lead exports and accounted for 29% of deals

US castigates Europe over defence spend as NATO reassures Asia

Published 31 May, 2026 03:10pm

Washington announced plans in May to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, and Trump has threatened to pull out of NATO

Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Published 31 May, 2026 10:57am

In May, China's foreign ministry called on Asia-Pacific countries to be vigilant and 'jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan's neo-militarism'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Sweden for 'aviation' news

Published 28 May, 2026 01:26pm

Zelenskiy will meet Prime ‌Minister ⁠Ulf Kristersson and Defence Minister Pal Jonson in ⁠Uppsala north of Stockholm, where the three will ⁠present news related to aviation, the ⁠government said

Russia, North Korea agree ‘long-term’ military cooperation

Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am

SEOUL: Russia and North Korea have agreed to “long-term” military cooperation, Russia’s defence ministry said...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A leaf out of Arms and the Man

Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am

“What is the first lesson that a politician must learn?” “How to….no that’s not relevant anymore.” “What were you...

Israel’s defence minister vows to kill Iran leaders

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:36pm

In recent days, Israel, alongside the United States, has struck Iranian steel and petrochemical facilities

UK sending air defence systems to Gulf: PM

Published 24 Mar, 2026 03:00am

LONDON: Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks,...

Belgium seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:37am

BRUSSELS: Belgium’s special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the “shadow fleet” Russia uses to...

Israel shuts schools, bans gatherings

Published 01 Mar, 2026 02:08am

TEL AVIV: Israel banned public gatherings, shut schools and workplaces and moved hospital patients to underground...

Pakistan warns citizens against travel to Iran after US, Israeli strike

Published 28 Feb, 2026 12:57pm

The travel advisory comes after Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran

Asif says army truly national institution

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 05:59am

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday strongly rejected claims questioning the federal character of...

145 terrorists eliminated in Balochistan as Bugti pledges retaliation

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 07:38pm

"Our blood is not cheap," Balochistan CM vows to hunt down perpetrators after BLA offensive

No broad military operation under way in Tirah: Members of TTP, their families residing in Tirah: Asif

Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:34am

ISLAMABAD: Clarifying the situation in Tirah, senior PML-N leader and defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on...

Pakistan eyes defence pact with Bangladesh

Published 08 Jan, 2026 06:20am

ISLAMABAD: The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh held talks on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17...

South Korea’s nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

Published 05 Dec, 2025 11:33am

Seoul has long sought to join the elite group of nations operating nuclear submarines to counter North Korea

Romania defence minister says resigning over ‘mistake’ in his CV

Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am

BUCHAREST: Romania’s defence minister resigned on Friday after saying he made a “mistake” on his CV about his...

Head of Pakistan defence manufacturing meets Bangladesh army chief

Published 24 Nov, 2025 12:34pm

They discuss various prospects for defence cooperation between two countries

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

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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