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Pakistan denies any action in Indian Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, categorically denied taking any action that would endanger the civilian population...

Updated 09 May, 2025 09:31am

Wagah border not closed for Pakistanis: FO

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the false propaganda by hawkish Indian media, the Foreign Office (FO) on Friday rebutted claims...

Updated 03 May, 2025 11:32am

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Goodwill gesture: 150 Afghan stranded trucks allowed to cross Wagah border

ISLAMABABAD: In a surprise move, Pakistan has permitted over 150 stranded Afghan trucks to cross the Wagah border as...

Updated 03 May, 2025 07:04am

Pakistan allows 150 Afghan trucks to enter India via Wagah border

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allowed 150 Afghan trucks to enter India via the Wagah border, in a significant development...

Updated 02 May, 2025 09:01am

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Peace efforts across ME hailed: Second round of Pak-Jordan BPC held in Amman

ISLAMABAD: The second round of Pakistan-Jordan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held on 10 April in ...

Published 12 Apr, 2025 05:40am

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‘Exercise in irony’: Pakistan hits back at Indian army chief’s terrorism claims

Pakistan Thursday dismissed the Indian Army Chief’s recent remarks on terrorism, calling them ironic and pointing to...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:07pm

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No US entry ban on Pakistanis, says Foreign Office

Foreign office on Thursday addressed recent media reports suggesting a possible entry ban on Pakistani nationals by...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 04:39pm

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Students in Bishkek: MoFA seeks Rs90m TSG for repatriation

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has sought Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs 90 million to...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Senate panel told: Exporters fail to avail CPFTA-II opportunities

ISLAMABAD: Commercial Section Pakistan Embassy Beijing admitted that neither the opportunities arising from China...

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:54am

Energy sector: France concerned at ‘challenges’ faced by its firms

ISLAMABAD: Following Germany and United Kingdom (UK), France has also raised its concerns on challenges being faced...

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 03:03pm

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Conference on tourism for diplomats held

ISLAMABAD: The Africa Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a conference on tourism for diplomats under...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:55am

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700 Pakistani families living in Syria: NDMA directed to arrange special flights from Beirut

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to arrange...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am

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Pakistan condemns Israel’s banning of UNRWA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, strongly condemned Israel's recent actions aimed at obstructing the United Nations...

Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am

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Pakistanis travelling to Iraq advised

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Pakistani nationals intending to...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:50am

MoFA, SIFC finalizing agenda for PM’s visit to Qatar

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are finalizing...

Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:37am

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Pakistan condemns air strikes by Israeli occupation forces on Al Mawasi humanitarian zone

Pakistan condemned on Thursday the air strikes by Israeli occupation forces on the Al Mawasi humanitarian zone in...

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 10:55pm

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Baloch takes charge as foreign secretary

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Amna Baloch on Wednesday assumed charge as the country’s 33rd Foreign Secretary and the...

Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am

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Kashmir issue: FO rejects Indian narrative about ‘unilateral solution’

ISLAMABAD: In response to media queries regarding the recent statement made on Jammu and Kashmir by India’s...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:40am

Zahra will be ambassador to France: PM clears summary on Amna’s appointment as foreign secy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly approved a summary, seeking appointment of Amna Baloch as...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:57am

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PM Shehbaz to attend inauguration ceremony of Iran’s president next week: FO

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran on July 30 to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s...

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:57pm

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NA panel asks ministry to work on India trade prospects

ISLAMABAD: Standing Committee on Commerce Chairman Muhammad Hanif on Wednesday asked the Commerce Ministry officials...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am

‘Wishlist’ being prepared as Qatari emir due

ISLAMABAD: The government has started preparations of a wishlist to be discussed during the forthcoming visit of...

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:31am

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Pak-US counter- terrorism dialogue in Washington

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States will hold counterterrorism dialogue in Washington this week to discuss...

Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am

From April 29-May 3: US, Pakistan may hold ‘economic dialogue’

ISLAMABAD: The United States of America and Pakistan are likely to hold High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) from...

Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:56pm

IP gas line project: MoFA asks PD to move forward

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has proposed to the Petroleum Division to move forward on Iran...

Updated 06 Apr, 2024 03:30pm

Pakistan, Russia, CARs: meeting on UAP rail plan likely on April 23-24

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pakistan, Russia, and Central Asian Republics (CARs) is likely to be held on...

Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:03am

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Pakistan condemns terror attacks in Iran

10 security personnel killed in attacks in southeastern Iran

Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:28pm

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Pakistan rules out talks with TTP

Pakistan ruled out on Thursday talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying that it expects the Afghan...

Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:39pm

‘Unfriendly treatment’ being meted out to S. Korean firms: Pakistan’s envoy unhappy with ministries

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to South Korea is reportedly unhappy with the ministries for their unfriendly...

Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am

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MoFA organises special event to mark global women’s day

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated International Women’s Day on Friday by organising a special...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	281.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	281.50
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	145.15
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.33
Euro to USD / May 9	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 8	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5,663.94
Nasdaq / May 8	17,928.14
Dow Jones / May 8	41,368.45
India Sensex / May 9	79,496.11
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	37,503.33
Hang Seng / May 9	22,833.68
FTSE 100 / May 9	8,569.40
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	23,459.01
France CAC40 / May 9	7,731.05

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 8	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 8	302,383
Petrol/Litre / May 9	252.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	60.39
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	3,326.57
Diesel/Litre / May 9	256.64
Cotton US¢/pound / May 9	66.46

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 9 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3 ▲ 0.67 (28.76%)
Escorts Bank / May 9 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6 ▲ 0.85 (16.5%)
Premier Insurance / May 9 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.15 ▲ 0.72 (16.25%)
UDL International / May 9 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.24 ▲ 0.99 (15.84%)
B. F. Mod. / May 9 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	7.34 ▲ 0.99 (15.59%)
Abdullah Shah / May 9 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	5.48 ▲ 0.69 (14.41%)
LSE Capital / May 9 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	4.47 ▲ 0.56 (14.32%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / May 9 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	2.08 ▲ 0.26 (14.29%)
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	6.48 ▲ 0.76 (13.29%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / May 9 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	3.95 ▲ 0.46 (13.18%)

Stock	Price
Cyan Limited / May 9 Cyan Limited(CYAN)	27 ▼ -5.08 (-15.84%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 9 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.11 ▼ -1 (-12.33%)
Next Capital / May 9 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	6.90 ▼ -0.92 (-11.76%)
Paramount Mod / May 9 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	6.50 ▼ -0.78 (-10.71%)
Jubilee Spinning / May 9 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	8.38 ▼ -1 (-10.66%)
Din Tex. / May 9 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	44.99 ▼ -5 (-10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 9 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	42.57 ▼ -4.73 (-10%)
Khyber Tobacco / May 9 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	342.26 ▼ -38.03 (-10%)
National Silk / May 9 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	37.85 ▼ -4.2 (-9.99%)
Chakwal Spinning / May 9 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	36.85 ▼ -4.09 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	47,067,305 ▲ 0.06
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,276,520 ▲ 0.76
Sui South Gas / May 9 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,120,731 ▼ -1.56
B.O.Punjab / May 9 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,295,053 ▲ 0.46
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	15,283,592 ▲ 0.33
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 9 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14,808,605 ▼ -1.33
Sui North Gas / May 9 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	14,766,407 ▲ 5.91
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,463,181 ▲ 0.12
Maple Leaf Cement / May 9 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,534,480 ▲ 4.13
Kohinoor Spining / May 9 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	13,314,651 ▲ 0.02

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