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Falsehood-inspired deceptions

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 06:49am

Perhaps it just takes one falsehood to spoil and destroy a million truths. A liar remains a liar even if he attempts...

Women recognised as head of household under BISP: chairperson

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:22am

KARACHI: Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, here on Thursday, said the greatest...

EDITORIAL: Violence against women

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:28am

EDITORIAL: The data presented last week in the National Assembly by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar,...

Pakistan’s gender inclusion crisis: it starts with one, not a million

Published 03 Sep, 2025 07:19am

In the recently released 2024 Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan ranks 148 out of 148....

Challenging dominant ideology of patriarchy

Published 01 Aug, 2025 07:19am

EDITORIAL: That the scourge of toxic patriarchy has long made life a relentless battle for women in Pakistan —...

International Widows Day: Widows collective responsibility of civilized society: CM

Published 24 Jun, 2025 06:51am

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on ‘International Widows Day’ said that the...

Unfair and unacceptable

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:02am

EDITORIAL: While most women in this country put in long hours of unpaid work in homes or agriculture related...

Violence against women in rural areas on the rise: HWA

Published 10 Mar, 2025 06:28am

HYDERABAD: The data gathered by the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) reveals 1632 cases of violence reported against...

Punjab CM pays tributes to women on global women’s day

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 09:26am

LAHORE: “Today I pay tribute to every daughter, sister and mother,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her...

Call to empower women through digital safety, financial independence

Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:06am

ISLAMABAD: In today’s digital world, access to technology is a key driver of economic and social progress. Yet,...

Workplace harassment

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

EDITORIAL: The issue affects many people, especially women. After hearing a case of workplace harassment, a...

Women included in Punjab wildlife force

Published 27 Feb, 2025 06:44am

LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has achieved a historic milestone by including women in the Punjab...

Injustices against women in Sindh Speakers advocate strict implementation of laws

Published 24 Feb, 2025 06:23am

KARACHI: Second Sindhi Women’s Day (Sindhi Naari Dihaaro) was observed on Saturday at the Karachi Press Club under...

‘Rapid Response Cell’ to be set up for women

Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:46am

LAHORE: In order to provide quick legal and medical assistance to the women, the Punjab government has decided to...

CM vows to empower women by providing equal opportunities

Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:45am

LAHORE: “The role of women in the world of science and technology is not just necessary but also indispensable,”...

‘Pakistan taking leading role in the FAME initiative’

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am

LAHORE: Pakistan is taking a leading role in the FAME (Feminism: Action and Mobilisation for an Inclusive Economy)...

PFA launches online food safety training programme for women

Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday introduced an innovative online food safety training programme...

Gender-based violence: Sindh govt launches one-stop protection centre for women survivors

Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:42am

HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has inaugurated a One-Stop Protection Centre (OSPC) in Hyderabad to provide...

Interest-free loans for women: P&G Pakistan, Imtiaz Group, and Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance sign MoU

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:33am

KARACHI: P&G Pakistan, Imtiaz Group - Pakistan’s largest retailer and Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance, a leading...

France unveils new measures to combat violence against women

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am

PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ...

Devsinc sets up computer lab for women

Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am

KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ...

Awareness session on gender-based violence at brick kilns held

Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:45am

HYDERABAD: On the directives of Provincial Minister for Women Development Department, Government of Sindh Shaheena...

LCCI holds ‘Ba-Kamaal Aurat’: Role of women in economic development highlighted

Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized a convention titled “Ba-Kamaal Aurat” aimed...

She Loves Tech launches Karachi round

Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am

KARACHI: She Loves Tech, the world’s largest women-led startup competition, launched its Karachi round, organized...

Violence against women won’t be tolerated: PWPA

Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am

LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt said that violence, harassment,...

Violation of women’s privacy

Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am

EDITORIAL: Authorities must urgently investigate concerns raised by the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) about ...

Seminar held on harassment of women at workplace

Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am

KARACHI: Centre for Guidance, Career Planning and Placement of the Sir Syed University of Engineering &...

‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed

Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am

LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled...

NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans

Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am

KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages...

SCF sets up 10 ‘Literacy Centres’ for women agriculture workers

Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am

HYDERABAD: Women’s literacy plays a role in a healthy and prosperous society; this was discussed at the ceremony...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 20	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 20	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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