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As smog hangs over Lahore, Pakistan's new pollution squad races to douse stubble fires

Published 14 Nov, 2026 01:55pm

On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off ‌their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge of Lahore

Killing Indian Rock Python: Case registered against two suspects

Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:44am

LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has registered a case against two suspects for allegedly killing a...

Political shifts from the US midterms will not affect ties: FO

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has maintained that political changes following US midterm elections would not affect bilateral...

FDI: credibility deficit

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Pakistan continues to court foreign investors, but capital is voting with its feet. Overseas Investors Chamber of...

HUBCO to commence local BYD vehicle production next month: report

Published 03 Nov, 2026 02:05pm

The Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is set to become its first locally assembled model in Pakistan

AI must learn to speak the language of the people

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

My recent engagements with the global AI community, most recently in Seoul, South Korea, have left me reflecting on...

Pakistan and Kashmir the unshakable chain of relationships: Message from Engr Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan & Safron

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Jammu & Kashmir Black Day is a solemn reminder of the events of 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered...

Pakistan and Kashmir the unshakable chain of relationships: Message from M. Shehbaz Sharif, The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Seventy-nine years ago, Indian forces landed in Srinagar, marking the beginning of a tragic chapter in the history...

Pakistan and Kashmir the unshakable chain of relationships: Message from Asif Ali Zardari, The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

On Jammu and Kashmir Black Day, we solemnly remember 27 October 1947, when Indian forces landed in Srinagar, marking...

Growth, with an empty stomach

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:20am

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s latest appearance among the countries suffering the world’s most serious hunger crises should...

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...

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

High incidence of poverty—II

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 06:00am

The previous article had focused on the finding by the World Bank that Pakistan accounted for half the poverty in...

Mineral reserves: FO says Pakistan making efforts to attract global investment

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:52am

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Friday that Pakistan has mineral reserves estimated at approximately USD 7...

Pakistan, Malaysia vow to deepen trade, investment ties

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:52am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Friday attended the Malaysia–Pakistan...

Poultry sector offers investment potential: Aurangzeb

Published 11 Oct, 2026 02:21am

LAHORE: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s poultry sector offers significant...

Efforts will be fast-tracked to finalise Pakistan-GCC FTA

Published 09 Oct, 2026 06:05am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain on Thursday agreed to fast-track efforts to finalise the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade...

Govt says World Bank reclassification purely administrative

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said the World Bank’s decision to include...

Pakistan, Bahrain agree to operationalise joint working groups, expand trade ties

Updated 08 Oct, 2026 06:50pm

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to strengthen the institutional framework of their bilateral relationship by...

TGI Fridays signs agreement with Meerab Hospitality

Published 07 Oct, 2026 05:37am

LAHORE: TGI Fridays announced a landmark development agreement with Meerab Hospitality, marking an exciting chapter...

President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on UN chief

Published 07 Oct, 2026 05:37am

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civil awards, on United...

President Zardari confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on UN chief Guterres

Published 06 Oct, 2026 10:40pm

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civil honours, on...

The Blue Economy beckons

Published 02 Oct, 2026 04:12pm

With enhanced port efficiency and a rising Liner Shipping Connectivity Index, Pakistan is strengthening its integration into global supply chains.

At CAREC meet Pakistan proposes AI-led digitalisation of border processes

Published 30 Sep, 2026 02:34pm

Pakistan is ready to use geo-economics to advance cooperation, says Iqbal

Afghanistan issue: Tarar advocates peaceful resolution through dialogue

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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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