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14 Afghan migrants found dead in desert

Published 02 Aug, 2026 04:02am

HERAT, (Afghanistan): The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found in a scorching desert in...

Sri Lanka court sentences ex-defence official to death over 2019 bombings

Published 31 Jul, 2026 08:26pm

Hemasiri Fernando is convicted of negligence leading to the deaths of 279 people

Meta India head named in police case over Facebook videos targeting Modi

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:31pm

Police are preparing to send a notice to Meta Platforms regarding the case

Sri Lanka's key inflation index rises to 7.3% in July, highest in three years

Published 31 Jul, 2026 06:51pm

Food inflation rises to 6.3% in July from 3.6% year-on-year in June

India's April-June fiscal deficit at 18.2% of 2026/27 target

Published 31 Jul, 2026 04:42pm

Net tax receipts stood at 6.4 trillion Indian rupees, compared with 5.4 trillion Indian rupees a year ago

Iran receives bodies of Guards killed in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq

Published 31 Jul, 2026 12:03pm

The IRGC’s Quds Force oversees Iran’s operations abroad, and Guards members killed outside Iran are often affiliated with the unit

India summons Meta executives over briefly restricted Modi Facebook post

Published 30 Jul, 2026 06:39pm

'We have asked Meta to come in at the highest level and explain what is happening,' Krishnan says

Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks

Published 30 Jul, 2026 04:46pm

About 2 million students take the NEET examination in May before it is cancelled following allegations that the exam paper is leaked

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil for India exit Red Sea by going 'dark'

Published 30 Jul, 2026 04:25pm

The tankers are the first evidence of vessels carrying Saudi crude for India going dark by turning off their transponders

India lawmakers endorse stricter exam leak penalties

Published 30 Jul, 2026 05:15am

NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that would toughen penalties for leaking...

India lower house passes bill raising penalties for exam leaks

Published 29 Jul, 2026 04:40pm

The legislation would double the maximum jail term for those involved in leaking exam papers to 10 years

Indian earnings recovery takes hold, but monsoon, oil risks cloud outlook, Spark Capital says

Published 28 Jul, 2026 05:32pm

Investors will be seeking evidence that the improvement in earnings can be sustained through fiscal 2028

India's summer crop planting gathers pace as monsoon revives

Published 28 Jul, 2026 05:18pm

Indian farmers typically sow summer crops in June and July after the annual monsoon reaches the southern state of Kerala

Indian minister sues Meta, others over ethanol posts

Published 28 Jul, 2026 04:26pm

India's Transport Minister sued Meta and other tech giants for $1.14 million, alleging "deepfake" posts falsely linked him to the E20 ethanol program and personal profit

India mulls tougher punishment for exam paper leaks after protests

Published 28 Jul, 2026 04:16pm

India's government proposes tougher laws against exam paper leaks, aiming to restore trust and fairness in its education system

India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say

Published 28 Jul, 2026 04:16pm

Chief Justice Surya Kant directs the authorities to preserve the digital and personal data of people who participate in the demonstrations and bars any coercive action against them

Iran discusses Hormuz Strait in calls with Oman, Saudi Arabia

Published 28 Jul, 2026 12:38pm

Iran has maintained control over the strait since the start of the Middle East war on February 28

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest

Published 27 Jul, 2026 08:06pm

Mass surveillance of protesters unconstitutional and direct the destruction of all personal data collected during the protest

S&P cuts Bangladesh outlook to 'negative', flags banking woes and energy risks

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:55pm

S&P Global cut Bangladesh's outlook to 'negative', citing weak banking, high energy costs, and uncertain exports.

S&P affirms Sri Lanka's ratings at CCC+/C with 'stable' outlook

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:37pm

S&P noted that conditions supporting economic growth and fiscal repair will persist over the next six to 12 months

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:13pm

Police are accused of using excessive force at the protests, including beating students with canes and firing tear gas to push them back

India summons Ukraine envoy over Black Sea ship attack

Published 27 Jul, 2026 04:51pm

India condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and Middle East, where 19 Indian seafarers have been killed

Bangladesh, China launch long-delayed industrial zone

Published 27 Jul, 2026 04:44pm

The launch comes as Bangladesh seeks to boost foreign investment and expand industrial production

India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters

Published 27 Jul, 2026 01:36pm

Police fired tear gas and used batons to disperse the protest, triggering clashes and a wave of detentions

Gas facility fire worsens Bangladesh energy crunch

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:04am

DHAKA: Chronic gas shortages in Bangladesh, already compounded by the Middle East war, have worsened after an...

India clears protest site after ‘cockroach’ movement scores a win

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 06:25am

NEW DELHI: New Delhi municipal workers were busy painting over anti-government graffiti on Sunday after the...

India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

Published 26 Jul, 2026 09:02pm

Says the measures would tighten the law and toughen the penalties for culprits

India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls

Published 25 Jul, 2026 08:49pm

Modi's BJP to face key elections in three states next year

'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising

Published 25 Jul, 2026 07:20pm

Indian education minister resigned over protests

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures

Published 25 Jul, 2026 06:49pm

Trump administration unveiled fresh duties of between 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 31	278
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 31	277.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 31	157.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 31	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 31	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 31	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 31	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 31	7,489.72
India Sensex / Jul 31	78,094.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 31	64,362.02
Nasdaq / Jul 31	25,373.85
Hang Seng / Jul 31	25,884.43
FTSE 100 / Jul 31	10,868.05
Dow Jones / Jul 31	52,485.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 31	25,629.24
France CAC40 / Jul 31	8,509.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 31	84.67
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 31	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 31	369,029
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 31	4,046.15
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 31	81.79
Petrol/Litre / Aug 2	336.03
Diesel/Litre / Aug 2	392.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	7.92 ▲ 1 (14.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 31 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jul 31 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	6.04 ▲ 0.62 (11.44%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 31 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	13.41 ▲ 1.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Jul 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	38.38 ▲ 3.49 (10%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 31 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	24.19 ▲ 2.2 (10%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 31 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	1,151.46 ▲ 104.68 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	191.79 ▲ 17.44 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 31 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	38.75 ▲ 3.52 (9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	38.96 ▲ 3.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.40 ▼ -2.27 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 31 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	148.54 ▼ -15.74 (-9.58%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 31 Imperial Limited(IML)	21.16 ▼ -1.82 (-7.92%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	25.84 ▼ -2.2 (-7.85%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 31 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.56 ▼ -0.74 (-7.18%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	24.04 ▼ -1.82 (-7.04%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 31 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	41.12 ▼ -2.88 (-6.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Jul 31 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	8.76 ▼ -0.57 (-6.11%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jul 31 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	77.70 ▼ -4.87 (-5.9%)
Bhanero Textile / Jul 31 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	830.44 ▼ -48.56 (-5.52%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	178,796,682 ▲ 0.04
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	81,740,502 ▼ -2.27
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	50,456,921 ▲ 0.13
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	48,675,508 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Jul 31 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,842,886 ▲ 0.64
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	31,454,195 ▲ 0.02
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,353,328 ▲ 0
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 31 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	27,658,286 ▲ 1.15
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	22,266,613 ▲ 0.66
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,805,902 ▲ 3.51

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