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Ahsan calls for betterment in child nutrition, maternal health

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has called for a...

Bharath stresses need for a national health emergency response system

Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:04am

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for National Health Services and Regulations, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, on Tuesday,...

BISP organises World Breastfeeding Week

Published 11 Aug, 2026 04:46am

ISLAMABAD: BISP, with the support of UNICEF, WHO, WFP and MNHSRC organised the World Breastfeeding Week 2026 launch...

AI arriving in Pakistan as mirror

Updated 10 Aug, 2026 05:30am

Pakistan’s relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) is usually framed as a question of adoption: how fast can...

Maternal, Newborn & Child Health: Balochistan govt signs MoU with National AI Hub at LUMS

Published 08 Aug, 2026 08:02am

LAHORE: The Balochistan government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National AI Hub for Maternal,...

Experts warn of health impacts of sub-optimal breastfeeding

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:21am

LAHORE: While only 45pc of newborns in Pakistan were put to breast milk within the first hour of life, experts...

EU-funded BES-II: Over 760,000 children access quality education

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

ISLAMABAD: Over 760,000 children in Balochistan accessed quality education through expanded learning opportunities...

WHO pre-validates KP: Pakistan moves closer to eliminating neonatal tetanus

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved closer to eliminating neonatal tetanus, as the World Health Organization (WHO) has...

‘Understanding of budget documents essential for legislation’

Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am

LAHORE: Effective oversight of public resources is a guarantee of a strong democracy while a proper understanding of...

Water collection globally: Women, girls spend 250m hours every day

Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:48am

ISLAMABAD: Women and girls spend 250 million hours every day on water collection globally, over three times more...

‘PurAzm Pakistan’ launched to expand economic opportunities for youth

Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:49am

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday launched PurAzm Pakistan, a national platform designed to expand access to...

Middle East war hammering aid supply chains: UN

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

GENEVA: Even if the Middle East war stopped immediately, disrupted global humanitarian supply lines would not...

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

Published 02 Jun, 2026 05:41pm

Nearly 100 days after the outbreak of the Iran war, heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes has driven up fuel prices and insurance premiums

Eleven children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says

Published 29 May, 2026 05:47pm

77 children have been killed or injured in the last seven days, UNICEF says

Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

DHAKA: A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday, marking...

MMS import: Govt working on duty, tax cuts in budget

Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am

ISLAMABAD: The government is actively working on reduction of duties and taxes on the import of Multiple...

Worsening nutrition crisis, growing economic cost came under sharp focus

Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am

LAHORE: Pakistan’s worsening nutrition crisis and its growing economic cost came under sharp focus at a stakeholder...

Over 2.7m children face acute malnutrition: IPC report

Published 15 May, 2026 06:03am

LAHORE: Pakistan is facing a deepening child nutrition crisis with more than 2.7 million children under the age of...

An invisible emergency

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

EDITORIAL: The latest findings on childhood lead exposure in Pakistan should jolt policymakers out of complacency. A...

Lead exposure can stunt growth, weaken immune system: study

Published 02 May, 2026 06:16am

ISLAMABAD: Four in ten children aged 12–36 months living in high-risk areas across seven cities in Pakistan were...

Eradicating polio remains top priority: PM

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said eradicating polio remains his government’s top priority,...

Sida contributes USD4.17m to UNICEF for Pakistan

Published 24 Apr, 2026 07:37am

ISLAMABAD: The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has contributed USD 4.17 million to the...

Vaccination drives: Kamal flags concerns over ‘limited’ results

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:01am

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has expressed serious concern and...

Farid Tarar appointed CCP chief

Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Farid Ahmad Tarar as the Chairman, Competition Commission of...

KP govt launches school enrolment campaign 2026–27

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:17am

PESHAWAR: The KP government has formally launched the School Enrolment Campaign 2026–27 aimed at bringing more...

Pakistan advances collaboration with global partners to establish local vaccine-manufacturing plant

Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am

KARACHI: Pakistan has stepped up its collaboration with global partners, including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, to...

Poverty alleviation: NA body directs ministry to ensure transparency in funding mechanisms

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:30am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has directed the...

APSSF 2026 opens in Karachi: Sindh showcases world’s largest housing reconstruction initiative

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

KARACHI: The Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026, the region’s premier platform for advancing...

Improving healthcare top priority, says Kamal

Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:19am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Mustafa Kamal has reiterated that improving...

7-day polio drive begins today

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 06:42am

KARACHI: The city administration has finalised arrangements, in coordination with the health department and...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 14	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 14	7,785.76
India Sensex / Aug 14	78,009.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,713.80
Nasdaq / Aug 14	26,729.16
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,116.85
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,750.11
Dow Jones / Aug 14	53,732.41
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,440.31
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,636.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	82.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,376.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	84.80
Petrol/Litre / Aug 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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