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Officials from Makkah pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 04:19pm

Makkah Pact leaders meet Iran in Tehran for critical talks on regional security, seeking to calm escalating tensions

Defence industry cooperation: Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, Indonesia may sign MoU

Published 21 Oct, 2026 02:29am

ANKARA: A memorandum of understanding on defence industry cooperation between Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia...

Deaths confirmed after 'serious incident,' fire at Canada military base in Alberta

Published 18 Oct, 2026 09:49am

Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on ‌social ⁠media that the national government was 'working closely with the Government of Alberta and local authorities'

India closes down New Delhi park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:58am

The Election Commission of India, which oversees voting in the world’s most populous nation, has denied any wrongdoing

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

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...

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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 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	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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