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APT Symposium: AI rapid adoption risks creating new inequalities

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:27am

ISLAMABAD: Expanding mobile network coverage alone will not bridge Pakistan’s digital divide unless accompanied by...

Senate body to review Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:11am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas expressed serious concern over...

SOEs propose Rs451.316bn investment outlay

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 09:20am

ISLAMABAD: Federal state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have proposed an investment outlay of Rs 451.316 billion for the...

Pakistan’s telecom paradox: taxing the backbone of digital growth

Updated 19 May, 2026 06:50am

As the federal budget approaches, the question is no longer whether telecom should contribute to national revenues;...

President extends greetings to telecommunications community

Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday extended greetings to Pakistan’s telecommunications community and...

USF, Jazz ink Rs1.16bn deals

Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz on Wednesday signed contracts worth Rs 1.16 billion for four ‘Next...

5G spectrum auction: cabinet approves MVNO framework

Published 02 Jan, 2026 11:36am

MVNO framework aims to guide spectrum needs and support better decision-making during the 5G auction

USF with GDIP, Nayatel & DEMO join forces to pioneer digital equity

Published 17 Dec, 2025 06:12am

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF), Internet Society (ISOC), Global Development Inclusion Partnership...

Tourism strategy: CCoSOEs directs Ministry to resubmit proposal, PTDC’s role

Published 16 Dec, 2025 07:50am

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Monday directed the Ministry of...

Investors’ exodus looms sans swift reforms

Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:54am

ISLAMABAD: Without urgent reforms to stabilize regulations, lower operational costs and create a more...

Govt urged adopting different approach to spectrum policy

Published 06 Nov, 2025 07:34am

ISLAMABAD: A radically different approach to spectrum policy and pricing is needed to ensure affordable and...

USF approves Rs7.5bn for mobile connectivity, high-speed internet projects

Published 29 Jun, 2025 09:54pm

The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Board of Directors has approved Rs7.49 billion for projects related to high-speed...

Malaysian delegation commends efforts of USF

Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am

ISLAMABAD: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has commended Pakistan’s Universal ...

Tax dispute: IHC grants conditional relief to SOE

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:39am

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted conditional relief to a state-owned enterprise (SOE) to apply to...

Unserved, underserved areas: USF provides broadband services

Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) is revolutionizing Pakistan's digital landscape by providing broadband...

Senate panel told: Non-renewal of LDI licences to impact telecom ecosystem

Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:16am

ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licenses on account of outstanding dues of around...

USF approves Rs23bn budget for 2024-25

Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee approved USF Company budget of Rs 23 billion for the...

Voice, SMS: Roaming Services along Markran Coastal Highway launched

Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday launched National Roaming Services (voice, SMS) along Markran Coastal Highway...

Senate panel concerned about ‘poor’ quality of cellular mobile services

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:57am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications expressed serious...

Disruptions in internet: NA panel summons PTA chairman

Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:00am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom while taking notice of recent disruptions...

Govt to return longstanding funds of over Rs60bn to USF

Published 20 Jul, 2024 05:34am

ISLAMABAD: The government will return the longstanding funds of over Rs60 billion to the Universal Service Fund ...

Projects in underserved and unserved areas: USF body approves release of Rs4.7bn Q4 budget

Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee approved the release of the 4th quarter budget ...

Commission to be formed for national digitisation

Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute a Commission to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for...

USF, Ignite: minister approves Rs21.242bn annual budget

Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque chaired the Universal Service Fund (USF)...

USF CEO to step down on Aug 15

Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am

ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Service Fund (USF), Haaris Muhammad Chaudhry, has decided to...

Cabinet approves new directors on USF board

Updated 28 May, 2023 10:04am

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved new directors on Universal Service Fund (USF) Company Board including...

USF policy body approves Rs4.3bn for Q4

Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee, on Tuesday, approved the release of Rs4.370 billion to...

USF/ R&D contributions: CMOs demand two-year moratorium

Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am

ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have demanded moratorium on Universal Service Fund (USF)/ R&D...

PTA links floor price mechanism for CMOs to CCP’s NoC

Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommuni-cation Authority (PTA) has linked floor price uplift mechanism for cellular...

Moratorium on QoS: PTA rejects CMOs’ demand

Updated 09 Mar, 2023 08:51am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rejected the cellular mobile operators’ demand of a...

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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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