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Govt approves Karachi Industrial Park as federal special economic zone

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:48pm

Board also approves eligibility criteria for providing utilities and allied services to privately established SEZs

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have ratified Makkah defence pact, Türkiye in process: FO

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:56pm

Denies any hidden clauses in the agreement

Pakistan deploys 1,782 5G sites in 24 cities

Published 23 Oct, 2026 02:40pm

Jazz leads rollout with 1,015 sites, followed by Zong with 640

Pakistan, Türkiye call for dialogue, diplomacy to promote regional stability

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 06:13pm

Condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan, EU concerned at security situation in Afghanistan

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:29am

ISLAMABAD: Acknowledging each other’s role in the global fight against terrorism, Pakistan and the European Union...

Ethiopian envoy, Fahd discuss digital media

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:16am

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, called...

HSY to design new uniforms for PIA cabin crew

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:07am

KARACHI: A redesigned cabin crew uniform collection by couturier Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) will debut on PIA’s...

PM issues instructions to launch direct Pakistan-Maldives flights

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:47am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to expedite a...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: We must support road blocks

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:47am

“Welcome to my home, this is a surprise.” “I urgently needed to tell you that I need you to return the money I lent...

Runway to runway: HSY to design the new look of PIA crew

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 02:16pm

Collection to make its official skyward debut on Oct 31

India moving towards combat-ready nuclear force: NCA adviser

Published 21 Oct, 2026 02:29am

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the National Command Authority (NCA), Lt Gen Khalid Kidwai (retd), on Tuesday asserted that...

ICCI seeks dedicated quota of 100 Hajj pilgrims

Published 21 Oct, 2026 02:29am

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has sought a dedicated quota of 100 Hajj pilgrims...

Maldivian president arrives on three-day state visit

Published 21 Oct, 2026 02:29am

ISLAMABAD: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a three-day state visit,...

Maldives president arrives in Pakistan for three-day state visit

Published 20 Oct, 2026 11:11pm

This marks the first-ever visit of any Maldivian president to Pakistan in 11 years

Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 08:42pm

Visit comes a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to mediating between Washington and Tehran

CDF to visit Tehran today

Published 20 Oct, 2026 05:10am

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on...

Emergency and governor’s rule in KP: PTI vows to resist ‘curbs’ through public mobilisation

Published 20 Oct, 2026 05:10am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday rejected the recent imposition of emergency and governor’s rule...

Karachi reports first polio case in nearly two years

Published 19 Oct, 2026 05:56pm

With this case, Pakistan tally reaches seven

Attacks on Saudi Arabia will trigger collective response, says military spokesperson

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 06:35pm

Says escalating military conflicts will not serve the interests of Muslim countries

PM says poor children deserve equal access to education

Published 19 Oct, 2026 02:10am

ISLAMABAD: The denial of educational opportunities to children from poor families— and access to better education...

PSO clears renewed SPA with PARCO?

Published 19 Oct, 2026 02:10am

The proposed agreement will increase PARCO’s monthly motor gasoline (RON 92) allocation to PSO from 18,000 tonnes to 50,000 tonnes

Pakistan rejects claims of US Navy operating from its territory against Iran

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 05:18pm

Fabricated propaganda is part of wider agenda of sowing confusion, misperceptions and chaos, says ministry

Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka: Tri-series begins today in Rawalpindi

Notes that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations have witnessed remarkable progress in recent years

Education without learning

Published 16 Oct, 2026 01:44pm

Pakistan's education crisis stems from deep-seated over-regulation and political control, stifling school autonomy and hindering the nation's ability to build an AI-ready workforce

What waiting costs us

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:23pm

Economy had been paying since the day long march was announced

At least 33 children, two teachers killed as school roof collapses in Peshawar

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 04:10pm

Inquiry committee formed, school owner arrested

BusCaro lays groundwork for Faisalabad launch

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am

FAISALABAD: BusCaro, a Pakistani technology-led commute platform, has begun preparations to launch operations in...

Senate, NA ratify KP emergency amid PTI protest, walkout

Updated 14 Oct, 2026 07:34pm

Joint sitting on governor's rule to take place tomorrow

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 23	277.02 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 23	276.82 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 23	156.96 ▲ 0.56
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 23	0.82 ▲ 0.0022
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 23	1.34 ▼ -0.0016
Euro to USD / Oct 23	1.12 ▼ -0.0009
SOFR % / Oct 22	3.90 ▲ 0.02

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 23	72,724.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 23	62,582.58
Hang Seng / Oct 23	23,199.02
FTSE 100 / Oct 23	10,687.50
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 23	25,235.79
France CAC40 / Oct 23	7,759.02
S&P 500 / Oct 22	7,663.43
Nasdaq / Oct 22	26,008.86
Dow Jones / Oct 22	52,867.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 24	377.71
Diesel/Litre / Oct 24	393.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	100.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 23	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 23	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	4,016.13
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 23	80.81

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	0.78 ▲ 0.19 (32.2%)
JS Rental REIT / Oct 23 JS Rental REIT(JSRR)	11.62 ▲ 1.06 (10.04%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 23 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	26.25 ▲ 2.39 (10.02%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 23 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	30.75 ▲ 2.8 (10.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 23 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.44 ▲ 1.77 (10.02%)
Asia Ins. / Oct 23 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	36.04 ▲ 3.28 (10.01%)
Cordoba Logistics / Oct 23 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	29.68 ▲ 2.7 (10.01%)
Itanz Technologies / Oct 23 Itanz Technologies Limited(ITANZ)	36.49 ▲ 3.32 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 23 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	73.10 ▲ 6.65 (10.01%)
SPEL Ltd / Oct 23 SPEL Limited(SPEL)	41.86 ▲ 3.81 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Crescent Fib. / Oct 23 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	60.83 ▼ -6.76 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 23 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,555.35 ▼ -172.82 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	59.25 ▼ -6.58 (-10%)
Masood Textile / Oct 23 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	156.58 ▼ -17.4 (-10%)
Unilever Foods / Oct 23 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	26,192.90 ▼ -2910.31 (-10%)
Paramount Spinning / Oct 23 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.19 ▼ -1.02 (-9.99%)
Next Capital / Oct 23 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	16.55 ▼ -1.83 (-9.96%)
MCB Invest. Managmt. / Oct 23 MCB Investment Management Limited(MCBIM)	123.40 ▼ -13.6 (-9.93%)
Dynea Pakistan / Oct 23 Dynea Pakistan Limited(DYNO)	277.50 ▼ -30.43 (-9.88%)
Kohinoor Power / Oct 23 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	20.01 ▼ -2.01 (-9.13%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	32,638,914 ▲ 0.26
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26,668,373 ▼ -6.58
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,463,738 ▼ -0.94
Cnergyico PK / Oct 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,342,045 ▲ 0.05
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,760,152 -
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 23 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16,471,972 ▲ 1.08
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	12,561,243 ▲ 0.19
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Oct 23 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	10,349,000 ▼ -0.05
Thatta Cement / Oct 23 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,956,118 ▲ 2.06
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 23 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	8,529,558 ▼ -0.14

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