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UN agency urges Pakistan to halt expelling Afghans during winter

ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee agency on Wednesday urged Pakistan to halt deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am

Pakistan

Afghan refugees: UNHCR, PPAF join hands to improve livelihoods

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has embarked upon the distribution of productive livelihood ...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am

World

Pakistan opens new border crossings to expedite Afghans’ repatriation

Many Afghans have opted to go home voluntarily to avoid deportation

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:25pm

Pakistan

Farhatullah, others move SC challenging certain govt steps against Afghans

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to restrain the Federation from detaining, forcefully deporting or...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am

World

UN says at least 4.4m people stateless

GENEVA: The United Nations said Saturday that 4.4 million people worldwide were known to be stateless, though the...

Published 05 Nov, 2023 03:10am

Pakistan

Pakistan urged to help protect at-risk Afghans

ISLAMABAD: Western embassies and the United Nations are urging Pakistan to incorporate into its plan to deport...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am

Editorials

Sending illegal Afghans home

EDITORIAL: Islamabad has ruled out any extension in the October 31 deadline for undocumented immigrants — almost...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:26am

World

Record 114 million people now displaced worldwide: UN

GENEVA: The number of people worldwide living in forced displacement from their homes is estimated to have exceeded...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 05:47pm

Core issues: PM advocates a ‘national dialogue’

Says parliament could play a leading role to ensure a healthy and prosperous society in the country

Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:47am

Pakistan

UN agencies say ready to lend support to govt in registering,managing Afghan nationals

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for ...

Published 08 Oct, 2023 03:12am

Editorials

Refugee deadline

EDITORIAL: It seems the UN (United Nations) opposes forced repatriation of Afghan refugees not just in principle but...

Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am

Business & Finance

Hashoo Foundation launches ‘Crafts of Compassion’

ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Foundation officially launched its new outlet, “Crafts of Compassion,” at Pearl-Continental...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am

Pakistan

Indian, IIOJK jails: Kashmir moot in Geneva highlights the plight of Kashmiri prisoners

MIRPUR,(AJK): While voicing their grave concern over the continual illegal detention of Kashmiri prisoners in Indian...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:04am

Editorials

Rising costs of conflict and climate change

EDITORIAL: In its latest report “Global Trends in Forced Displacement” the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, highlights...

Published 18 Jun, 2023 06:32am

Life & Style

Angelina Jolie to launch sustainable fashion line ‘Atelier Jolie’

Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie announced the launch of Atelier Jolie, a new fashion-focused business...

Published 18 May, 2023 02:48pm

World

Fears 860,000 could flee as Sudan fighting leaves truce in tatters

KHARTOUM: Gunfire and explosions rocked Sudan’s capital Khartoum for a 20th straight day Thursday, leaving the...

Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am

World

UN says more than 800,000 could flee fighting in Sudan

GENEVA: The fighting raging in Sudan could spur more than 800,000 people to flee into neighbouring countries, the...

Published 01 May, 2023 10:22pm

Life & Style

'Deal with sorrows alone': Mahira Khan reflects on challenges of being a celebrity

Reflecting on the challenges of being a public figure, Pakistan actor Mahira Khan admitted celebrities can end up...

Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:59pm

Pakistan

Pakistan for creating ‘pull factors’ in Afghanistan for its citizens

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for creating “pull factors” in Afghanistan with a view to not only stopping the...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am

World

Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea

COX’S BAZAR: Mohammed Ismail says four of his relatives were killed by gunmen at the Rohingya refugee camps in...

Published 24 Jan, 2023 10:16am

Pakistan

US expresses gratitude to Pakistan for hosting Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, has said that his country is grateful to Pakistan...

Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am

Opinion

Gazans risk death at sea dreaming of life in Europe

Younis al-Shaer left Gaza dreaming of a better life in Europe, only to return to the Palestinian enclave in a ...

Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am

World

Bangladesh tries to stop Rohingya risking their lives at sea

DHAKA: Bangladesh is trying to stop Rohingya refugees risking their lives in boats to Southeast Asia, a government...

Published 27 Dec, 2022 01:10pm

World

Records that tumbled in 2022

PARIS: From roasting temperatures to rocketing energy prices and millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine, 2022 was a...

Published 27 Dec, 2022 12:09pm

World

Afghan survivors get new homes six months after deadly quake

BARMAL DISTRICT: Labourer Rasool Badshah has moved into a new home six months after a deadly earthquake rocked...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 12:21pm

Life & Style

Angelina Jolie leaves U.N. refugee agency after more than 20 years

GENEVA: Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR)...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 12:02pm

World

Records that tumbled in 2022

PARIS: From roasting temperatures to rocketing energy prices and millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine, 2022 was a...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 12:33pm

World

East Europeans prepare for possible new Ukrainian refugee wave as winter nears

PRAGUE/BUDAPEST/WARSAW: Eastern European countries are preparing to reopen reception centres and are restocking food...

Published 09 Nov, 2022 12:20pm

World

Millions at risk of climate displacement in Middle East

CAIRO: Little rainfall, aggressive heatwaves and worsening drought make the Middle East the most water-stressed...

Published 30 Oct, 2022 12:21pm

Pakistan

World continues sending assistance

ISLAMABAD: The world community continues to send humanitarian relief assistance to held the flood victims of...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 03:49am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Dec 1 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.73 ▲ 1.00 (36.63%)
Universal Ins. / Dec 1 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	6.15 ▲ 1.00 (19.42%)
Abdullah Shah / Dec 1 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	7.13 ▲ 0.96 (15.56%)
JS Global Banking / Dec 1 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	13.53 ▲ 1.78 (15.15%)
Saritow Spinning / Dec 1 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	7.98 ▲ 1.00 (14.33%)
Ruby Textile / Dec 1 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	5 ▲ 0.60 (13.64%)
Waves Home Appliances / Dec 1 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WHALE)	8.12 ▲ 0.86 (11.85%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 1 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	10.06 ▲ 1.00 (11.04%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 1 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	7.75 ▲ 0.73 (10.40%)
Next Capital / Dec 1 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	6.22 ▲ 0.55 (9.70%)

Stock	Price
Aruj Industries / Dec 1 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	8.02 ▼ -1.00 (-11.09%)
Askari Life Assur. / Dec 1 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5.45 ▼ -0.50 (-8.40%)
Hallmark Co. / Dec 1 Hallmark Company Limited(HCL)	196.11 ▼ -15.90 (-7.50%)
Siemens Pak. / Dec 1 Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering(SIEM)	717.18 ▼ -58.15 (-7.50%)
Universal Network (GEM) / Dec 1 Universal Network Systems Limited (GEM)(GEMUNSL)	30.52 ▼ -2.47 (-7.49%)
Suraj Cotton / Dec 1 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	146 ▼ -10.75 (-6.86%)
Clover Pakistan / Dec 1 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	23.75 ▼ -1.62 (-6.39%)
Kohinoor Power / Dec 1 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	5.10 ▼ -0.32 (-5.90%)
Tata Textile / Dec 1 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	72.30 ▼ -3.69 (-4.86%)
Jubilee Spinning / Dec 1 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	6.40 ▼ -0.32 (-4.76%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Dec 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	42,339,484 ▲ 2.90
Pak Elektron / Dec 1 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	39,182,221 ▲ 1.15
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 1 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	34,548,158 ▼ -0.07
Fauji Fert Bin / Dec 1 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	33,025,000 ▲ 0.50
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,095,487 ▲ 0.03
Fauji Cement / Dec 1 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	27,255,000 ▲ 1.32
Hum Network / Dec 1 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	21,957,500 ▲ 0.41
Dewan Cement / Dec 1 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	17,398,000 ▼ -0.13
B.O.Punjab / Dec 1 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,209,942 ▼ -0.07
D.G.K.Cement / Dec 1 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	14,240,564 ▲ 5.49

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 1	285.15
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 1	284.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 1	148.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 1	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 1	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 1	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Nov 30	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 1	4556.94
India Sensex / Dec 1	67481.19
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 1	33431.51
Nasdaq / Dec 1	14187.27
Hang Seng / Dec 1	16830.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 1	7501.93
Dow Jones / Dec 1	35968.23
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 1	16335.19
France CAC40 / Dec 1	7342.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 30	17435
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 1	76.13
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 1	189043
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 1	2038.53
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 1	79.92

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