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North Korea

North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military

Published 24 Oct, 2026 11:12am

Seoul and Pyongyang remain technically at war as the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce, not a peace treaty

South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on land border

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:50am

The proposal, announced by Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Kim Hong-cheol

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days

Published 22 Oct, 2026 08:24am

The statement came with a warning to Seoul of 'the most horrible and distressing situation' if South Korea continued what Pyongyang calls interference in the North's internal affairs.

New chapter in China-North Korea ties with new bridge opening, Premier Li Qiang says

Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:24pm

Li said he hopes the two sides will use the bridge link as an opportunity to continue enhancing connectivity and tap cooperation potential in border areas

China-North Korea bridge to open on October 15

Published 14 Oct, 2026 08:20am

China's ⁠exports to North Korea rose to a six-year high of $2.3 billion last year, a 25% increase ⁠over the previous year

North Korea fires missiles days after South Korea's hypersonic test

Published 12 Oct, 2026 08:11am

The ballistic missiles, which appeared to be of different types, were fired at around 9:20 a.m. from near Pyongyang

North Korea warns of stronger action toward South Korea over mine blast accusations

Published 06 Oct, 2026 05:32pm

Pyongyang threatens "immediate and powerful counteraction" against South Korea following blame for a border landmine blast

South Korea says preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast

Published 06 Oct, 2026 08:22am

South Korea is also calling on Pyongyang to come to the table to discuss the misalignment of the Military Demarcation Line

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia

Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:28am

South Korea announced in July a $100 million aid package for Ukraine, although it excluded lethal weapons

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:29am

South Korea agreed to keep the transfer confidential given security, diplomatic and humanitarian concerns, including the safety of the prisoners and their families, he said

North Korea conducted test of upgraded rocket launcher system, KCNA says

Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:06am

The test demonstrated the accuracy and superiority of the range-extended rockets

Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute

Published 23 Sep, 2026 12:22pm

China's US exports of hair products rose 12.4% year-on-year to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2026

North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'

Published 22 Sep, 2026 11:16am

Hypersonic missiles are among a range of weapons that Kim has called for development to upgrade its nuclear capabilities

North Korea says missile launches were part of live-fire drills

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:22am

KCNA's report came two days after the ‌launch, ⁠believed to be the 13th known ballistic missile launch event this year

North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says

Published 12 Sep, 2026 11:07am

North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the sea, triggering immediate security reviews and heightened allied vigilance

North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties, TASS reports

Published 07 Sep, 2026 01:59pm

The bridge is located near the existing 'Friendship Bridge', a rail bridge which was commissioned in 1959 after the Korean war

North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, nuclear arms to keep growing

Published 31 Aug, 2026 12:02pm

North Korea said on Monday the United States' hostile policy remained unchanged

South Korea backs Trump's efforts to resume North Korea talks

Published 28 Aug, 2026 08:18am

South Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts ‌to resume dialogue with North Korea

North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan

Published 26 Aug, 2026 10:44am

Relations with Japan are frequently strained and North Korea decided not to send a team to the Tokyo Summer Olympics ⁠in 2021

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

Published 20 Aug, 2026 05:33pm

-Amid joint drills, North Korea launched missiles, prompting Seoul to condemn the UN violation and maintain full readiness against escalating threats

South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

Published 19 Aug, 2026 10:35am

One potential source of friction could be South Korea’s pledge to invest $350 billion in the United States under a trade deal signed last year, Cho said

Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures

Published 18 Aug, 2026 08:09am

Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea

Bipartisan backlash as Trump scales back US-South Korea drills

Published 18 Aug, 2026 06:36am

WASHINGTON: Senior US senators from both parties on Monday criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to scale...

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

Published 17 Aug, 2026 11:31am

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises are scheduled to run until August 27

North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day

Published 16 Aug, 2026 11:11am

Kim was replying to a message of congratulations from Putin marking Saturday's 81st anniversary of Tokyo's surrender in World War Two

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says

Published 16 Aug, 2026 10:31am

The two Koreas are still technically at war after ⁠their 1950-53 war ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan: Seoul

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 08:17am

Japan's Defence Ministry said on social media that the suspected ballistic missile had "already fallen

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia

Published 09 Aug, 2026 06:40pm

North Korea has sent so far an estimated 14,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024

North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning

Published 04 Aug, 2026 03:41am

US and allies said that North Korean IT workers were impersonating nationals of other countries to obtain work and income on online platforms

Indonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea

Published 01 Aug, 2026 11:10am

'Indonesia is seen as having no interest in meddling in other countries’ domestic affairs. We hold firm to that,' President Subianto says

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Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 24	377.71
Diesel/Litre / Oct 24	393.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	103.27
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 23	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 23	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	3,996.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 23	80.20

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LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	0.79 ▲ 0.2 (33.9%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.33 ▲ 0.31 (10.26%)
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%)
Ideal Dynamics / Oct 23 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	59.47 ▲ 5.41 (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%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 23 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	342.33 ▲ 31.12 (10%)

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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%)
Dynea Pakistan / Oct 23 Dynea Pakistan Limited(DYNO)	277.95 ▼ -29.98 (-9.74%)
Masood Textile / Oct 23 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	157.29 ▼ -16.69 (-9.59%)
Unilever Foods / Oct 23 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	26,376.79 ▼ -2726.42 (-9.37%)
Paramount Spinning / Oct 23 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.30 ▼ -0.91 (-8.91%)
D.M. Corporation / Oct 23 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.55 ▼ -13.86 (-8.48%)
Pak Synthetics / Oct 23 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	180.33 ▼ -16.67 (-8.46%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 23 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.61 ▼ -0.69 (-8.31%)

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Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	32,671,423 ▲ 0.31
MACPAC Films / Oct 23 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26,687,420 ▼ -6.58
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,500,089 ▼ -0.6
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,408,066 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Oct 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,390,751 ▲ 0.05
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 23 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16,917,411 ▲ 1.12
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 23 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	12,697,316 ▲ 0.2
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Oct 23 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	10,349,000 ▼ -0.1
Thatta Cement / Oct 23 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,956,426 ▲ 2.6
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 23 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	8,545,419 ▼ -0.14

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