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general elections in Pakistan

COG issues much-awaited report on Pakistan polls

Published 02 Oct, 2025 02:50am

ISLAMABAD: The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has finally issued its much-awaited report into last year’s...

COG declines to comment on ‘leaked’ reports

Published 17 Sep, 2025 08:12am

ISLAMABAD: The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has declined to comment on one of its purported leaked reports...

Election impact on Reko Diq project: Barrick CEO says civil servants leading discussions are the same

Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:34pm

Bristow says company 'doesn't get involved' in politics

PTI calls for countrywide protests on Saturday against ‘poll rigging’

Updated 15 Feb, 2024 10:31pm

Party nominates Mian Aslam Iqbal for Punjab CM's slot

Arrest warrant issued for PTI’s Ali Amin Gandapur

Updated 15 Feb, 2024 10:32pm

The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Election Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Elections 2024: voter turnout at 47.6%, 60.6mn people exercised right to vote on Feb 8, says FAFEN

Published 14 Feb, 2024 09:51pm

Unlike 2018 elections, none of the National or Provincial Assemblies’ constituencies recorded female turnout less than 10% of total polled votes

Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty

Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm

Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and...

We recognise concerns raised about fairness and inclusivity of elections: British FM

Updated 09 Feb, 2024 10:57pm

David Cameron says the election of a civilian government with the mandate to deliver crucial reforms is essential for Pakistan to flourish

Pakistan should investigate reports of election irregularities, says EU

Published 09 Feb, 2024 09:14pm

Urges all parties and actors to use peaceful and democratic mechanisms to settle differences, refraining from further violence

Two killed in election unrest in northwest Pakistan: police

Published 09 Feb, 2024 09:04pm

PESHAWAR: Two Pakistanis were killed Friday in a confrontation between police and followers of ex-prime minister...

Moody’s says timely election result to reduce uncertainty in Pakistan: report

Updated 09 Feb, 2024 08:09pm

Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s), a global credit ratings agency, said timely announcement of election results...

General Elections 2024: a job well done by the caretaker govt?

Published 09 Feb, 2024 12:11am

The caretaker government had one job – hold timely, free/fair elections – and that was put to the test today. To...

PM Kakar felicitates nation on successful conduct of general elections

Published 08 Feb, 2024 07:11pm

Premier says the high voter turnout is a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the future of our country

Election day: internet shutdown ‘reckless attack’ on people’s rights, says Amnesty International

Published 08 Feb, 2024 06:19pm

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International on Thursday said the decision of Pakistan authorities to suspend...

Nine killed on election day in Pakistan

Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:31pm

ISLAMABAD: Nine people, including two children, were killed in different attacks in Pakistan on Thursday as the...

At least 4 policemen killed in blast near police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 10:58pm

At least four policemen were martyred and five others injured in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Kulachi...

Women turnout below 10% could result in re-election of that constituency, says ECP

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 12:22am

Nearly 129 million registered voters in Pakistan are set to use their voting right

The manifesto monitor

Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:01pm

Manifestoes are a contract between political parties and the voters, and parties are bound to deliver on it....

2018-2024: what’s different in General Elections this time around

Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:50pm

As Pakistan is set to hold its 12th general elections on February 8 (Thursday), one cannot help but feel that this...

Pakistan didn’t default, but its citizens certainly did

Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:28pm

Floods came and destroyed our homes — there was little we could do, we were told. We managed to endure, and tried to...

Pakistan election 2024: artwork on trucks dwindles as posters take over

Published 07 Feb, 2024 04:44pm

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Colourful trucks with paintings of political leaders that once dotted Pakistan’s roads and...

Amnesty International calls for ‘uninterrupted internet access’ in Pakistan on election day

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:12pm

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz had earlier said access to internet can be curtailed if requested by any province or required in a district on election day

Election day: banks to remain closed on February 8

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:28pm

Banks in Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 8 on account of it being election day, the State Bank of...

Influencer, widow among few Pakistan women standing in elections

Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:05pm

PESHAWAR: Almost 6,500 candidates from 150 parties will stand in Pakistan’s election this week but only around five...

Climate change an afterthought in Pakistan election

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:55pm

KARACHI: As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, election candidate...

Last day of campaigning as Pakistan sees ‘lacklustre’ election

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:52pm

LAHORE: Pakistan’s politicians on Tuesday hit the campaign trail for the last time, ahead of a general election that...

Bilawal says will end elite subsidies, reduce ministries to provide relief to masses

Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:59pm

PPP chairman says youth holds the lion's share in the country's population and it deserves young leadership

Step-by-step: an easy guide on how to cast your vote on February 8

Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:07pm

Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled for February 8, and for some it will be their first time casting a vote....

Elections 2024: ECP completes printing of 260mn ballot papers for all constituencies

Published 04 Feb, 2024 09:59pm

Around 2,170 tonnes of a special printing paper used for printing

As Pakistan heads towards polls, deteriorating law-and-order has grabbed headlines

Published 04 Feb, 2024 01:23pm

In the weeks leading up to election day, there has been a significant increase in attacks on political leaders and...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 19	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 19	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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