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Five Rohingya found dead after Indonesia boat capsize: UN

MEULABOH: The bodies of at least five Rohingya refugees have been recovered off Indonesia’s westernmost coast after...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:26am

Pakistan

Afghan refugees: UNHCR Commissioner briefed on teaching skills

LAHORE: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Damla Bayuktaskin...

Published 25 Mar, 2024 05:47am

World

Indonesia ends search for Rohingya refugees after boat capsized

MEULABOH: Indonesian rescuers called off the search for Rohingya refugees missing at sea after their boat capsized,...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 11:55am

Pakistan

‘Schofer’s Karachi visit bolsters Pakistan-US ties’

KARACHI: The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer reinforced U.S....

Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am

Sports

UNHCR, Peshawar Zalmi announce partnership

ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Super League Season 9 starts from 17 February, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has ...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am

World

Millions of Afghans go hungry as winter cold bites

PUL-E ALAM: Khurma had to borrow her neighbour’s shoes to walk to Pul-e Alam city to collect a cash handout being...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 12:09pm

World

More than $2.2bn promised for global refugee crisis at UN forum

GENEVA: Countries and businesses at a major U.N. forum pledged more than $2.2 billion towards a global displacement...

Published 16 Dec, 2023 12:55am

World

UN refugee chief expects further displacement due to Gaza conflict

GENEVA: The United Nations refugee chief said on Wednesday that he foresees more displacement in the Middle East due...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 02:53pm

World

Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum

BRUSSELS: Education for refugees, supporting host countries and hearing personal accounts of those forced to flee...

Updated 11 Dec, 2023 01:56pm

World

About 400 Rohingya land in Indonesia, adds to surge of recent arrivals

JAKARTA: Dilapidated boats carrying an estimated 400 ethnic Rohingya arrived in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Sunday,...

Published 10 Dec, 2023 10:21am

Pakistan

Afghans who worked with Washington: US says wants to accelerate visa processing

ISLAMABAD: The United States has conveyed to Pakistan that it is actively exploring all possible options to...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am

Opinion

From forced migration to forced repatriation

The caretaker government on 26 September 2023 issued the ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’. According to the...

Updated 05 Dec, 2023 04:13am

UN conventions bind Pakistan to protect rights of refugees: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that Pakistan is a signatory to United Nations conventions safeguarding the...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:34am

Pakistan

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

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 24	278.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 24	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 24	154.89
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 24	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 23	5070.55
Nasdaq / Apr 23	15696.64
Dow Jones / Apr 23	38503.69
India Sensex / Apr 24	73884
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 24	38460.08
Hang Seng / Apr 24	17176.31
FTSE 100 / Apr 24	8079.79
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 24	18202.76

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 24	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	83.46
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2319
Diesel/Litre / Apr 24	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 24 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 24 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 24 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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