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North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

Published 27 May, 2026 01:31pm

The tests assessed the power of a “special mission warhead” on tactical ballistic missiles

Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says

Published 27 Apr, 2026 11:10am

The two countries had rapidly developed diplomatic and military ties since 2023

North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

Published 20 Apr, 2026 11:48am

South Korea on Sunday said North Korea fired the missiles from near the city of Sinpo on its east coast toward the sea at around 6:10 a.m.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

Published 08 Apr, 2026 11:07am

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the unidentified short-range missiles were launched at around 8:50 a.m.

North Korea’s Kim inspects solid-fuel engine, new tank as Pyongyang steps up military development

Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:48am

Kim was quoted as ⁠saying the test was of major significance for modernising North Korea’s strategic forces

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarus President Lukashenko to Pyongyang, KCNA says

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 10:21am

Lukashenko and his delegation were welcomed by Kim with a 21-gun salute, Pyongyang citizens and ⁠school children waving the flags of both countries

Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South

Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:50am

Nuclear weapons had deterred war and allowed the state to focus resources on economic growth, construction and living standards

North Korea threatens ‘offensive action’, condemns US-South Korea security talks

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:39pm

SEOUL: North Korea’s defence minister No Kwang Chol threatened on Saturday to take “more offensive action” as he...

Kim’s daughter reveal shows dynastic dream for North Korea

Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am

Kim Jong Un unveiled the fourth generation of his ruling family Saturday, appearing in photographs with his daughter...

N Korea accuses UN of double standards over missile tests

Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am

SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military...

North Korea says UN Security Council applies double standards over military activities

Published 03 Oct, 2021 11:13am

SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military...

North Korea says US submarine deal, alliance could trigger 'nuclear arms race'

Published 20 Sep, 2021 10:11am

Last week the US announced a new three-way security pact with Australia and Britain

South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM: report

Published 07 Sep, 2021 09:21am

Pyongyang has long sought to develop submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) technology

Two Koreas agree to restore severed communications

Published 27 Jul, 2021 10:02am

But in a surprise announcement, the two sides said all communication lines were restored on Tuesday morning

Leaders of China and North Korea vow to strengthen ties: KCNA

Published 12 Jul, 2021 05:26am

SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to bring their relations to a ...

North Korea denounces 'psychotic' EU for rights sanctions

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:15am

The nuclear-armed North is accused by the UN of "systematic, widespread and gross" human rights violations that range from torture and extrajudicial killings to running prison camps.

Kim Jong Un's wife makes first public appearance in over a year

Published 17 Feb, 2021 11:47am

"It looks like Ri just focused on raising her kids, ensuring they are safe and well."

North Korea's Kim wraps up rare party congress with mass art performance

Published 14 Jan, 2021 12:58pm

North Korea has not reported any confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but it has imposed strict border closures, domestic travel restrictions, and other measures to prevent an outbreak.

North Korea's Kim urges stronger military capabilities as party congress ends

Published 13 Jan, 2021 09:57am

The congress, which ran for eight days in Pyongyang, is the first since 2016, and just the second since 1980.

Change of job title for North Korea's Kim: KCNA

Published 11 Jan, 2021 10:32am

The congress named a new political bureau, which did not include Kim's sister and key adviser Kim Yo Jong.

Kim thanks North Koreans for support 'in difficult times'

Published 01 Jan, 2021 11:30am

The congress is expected to take place ahead of the January 20 inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 3	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 3	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 4	159.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 4	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 4	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 4	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 3	3.63

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S&P 500 / Jun 3	7,553.68
Nasdaq / Jun 3	26,853.97
Dow Jones / Jun 3	50,687.07
India Sensex / Jun 4	74,289.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 4	67,399.25
Hang Seng / Jun 4	25,221.79
FTSE 100 / Jun 4	10,349.70
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 4	24,899.30
France CAC40 / Jun 4	8,185.81

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 3	401,030
Petrol/Litre / Jun 4	381.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 4	95.52
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	4,475.32
Diesel/Litre / Jun 4	380.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 4	80.34

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First Dawood Prop. / Jun 4 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	5.19 ▲ 0.62 (13.57%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 4 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.40 ▲ 0.97 (13.06%)
Escorts Bank / Jun 4 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	13.59 ▲ 1.24 (10.04%)
First IBL Mod. / Jun 4 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	11.41 ▲ 1.04 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 4 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.67 ▲ 1.7 (10.02%)
Tri-Star Power / Jun 4 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	15.38 ▲ 1.4 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Jun 4 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	15.72 ▲ 1.43 (10.01%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 4 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	22.98 ▲ 2.09 (10%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 4 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	79.73 ▲ 7.25 (10%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 4 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	90.73 ▲ 8.25 (10%)

Stock	Price
Crescent Cotton / Jun 4 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	36.91 ▼ -2.69 (-6.79%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Jun 4 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	32 ▼ -2.25 (-6.57%)
Shams Textile / Jun 4 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	39.03 ▼ -2.58 (-6.2%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 4 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28.06 ▼ -1.72 (-5.78%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jun 4 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	33.25 ▼ -1.89 (-5.38%)
Mughal Energy / Jun 4 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	21.30 ▼ -1.18 (-5.25%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 4 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	47.43 ▼ -2.45 (-4.91%)
Premier Sugar / Jun 4 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	423.01 ▼ -20.78 (-4.68%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 4 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	7.06 ▼ -0.32 (-4.34%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jun 4 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	6.60 ▼ -0.28 (-4.07%)

Stock	Volume
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 4 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	112,742,147 ▲ 0.26
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	32,085,063 ▲ 0.65
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	30,602,865 ▼ -0.01
Hascol Petrol / Jun 4 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	29,547,446 ▲ 0.88
TPL Properties / Jun 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	22,915,829 ▲ 0.56
P.T.C.L. / Jun 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	21,952,752 ▲ 2.38
Dewan Cement / Jun 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	21,604,812 ▲ 0.03
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 4 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	20,173,269 ▼ -0.13
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 4 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	18,998,070 ▲ 1.39
B.O.Punjab / Jun 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,802,886 ▲ 0.24

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