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Turkiye will do ‘whatever it takes’ if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

World

Turkiye will do ‘whatever it takes’ if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

ANKARA: Turkiye will do “whatever it takes” to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:38am

Barca disappointed after Atletico loss but life goes on, says coach Flick

Sports

Barca disappointed after Atletico loss but life goes on, says coach Flick

Barcelona extended their poor run of form and slipped off the top of LaLiga by losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:13am

Earthquake of magnitude 5.48 strikes South Africa, GFZ says

World

Earthquake of magnitude 5.48 strikes South Africa, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 5.48 struck South Africa on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:01am

Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO’s abrupt departure

Business & Finance

Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO’s abrupt departure

Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant less than three weeks...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:56am

Donald Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

World

Donald Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

WEST PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday accused Panama of charging excessive rates for use of the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:49am

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025

Technology

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025

BEIJING: China’s Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:38am

US fighter shot down in ‘apparent case of friendly fire’ over Red Sea

World

US fighter shot down in ‘apparent case of friendly fire’ over Red Sea

WASHINGTON: The US military said it mistakenly shot down one of its own fighter aircraft over the Red Sea early on...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:34am

Zheng Qinwen to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

Sports

Zheng Qinwen to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:26am

India skipper Rohit’s knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash

Sports

India skipper Rohit’s knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash

Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma’s knee injury in the build-up to their...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:20am

Volodymyr Zelenskiy lauds champion Usyk’s perseverance in victory over Fury

Sports

Volodymyr Zelenskiy lauds champion Usyk’s perseverance in victory over Fury

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury to retain the WBA (Super),...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:10am

Naya Nazimabad conducts Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Sports

Naya Nazimabad conducts Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

KARACHI: Naya Nazimabad has successfully conducted All Karachi Wheelchair Basketball Tournament that brought a new...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

At least 13 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria

World

At least 13 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria

LAGOS: At least 13 people died in two incidents in Nigeria on Saturday as crowds, mostly women and children,...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

The ‘atheist’ Saudi refugee suspected of Germany attack

World

The ‘atheist’ Saudi refugee suspected of Germany attack

RIYADH, (Saudi Arabia): The suspected perpetrator of a deadly ramming at a Christmas market in the German city of...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Biden approves $571m in defence support for Taiwan

World

Biden approves $571m in defence support for Taiwan

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Pope slams cruelty of strike killing Gaza children

World

Pope slams cruelty of strike killing Gaza children

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Saturday condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty”, a day after the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 21, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (December 22, 2024)...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

JI protests against water shortage

Pakistan

JI protests against water shortage

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Chief, Munim Zafar Khan, led a protest at Fresco Chowk, Burns Road on Saturday,...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Punjab farmers to receive subsidised agri machinery

Pakistan

Punjab farmers to receive subsidised agri machinery

LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department announced that farmers will receive agricultural machinery and equipment...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Officials asked to send medicines to Kurram

Pakistan

Officials asked to send medicines to Kurram

LAHORE: “It is time for service not politics, the people of Kurram are in trouble, I pray that situation and...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Aleema says quoting her brother: PTI’s movement for ‘a halt in remittances’ to begin today

Pakistan

Aleema says quoting her brother: PTI’s movement for ‘a halt in remittances’ to begin today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s sister Aleem Khan on Saturday quoting her...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Capital witnesses rising incidence of vehicle thefts, robberies

Pakistan

Capital witnesses rising incidence of vehicle thefts, robberies

ISLAMABAD: A spate of car thefts and robberies has left Islamabad residents shaken, with 42 vehicles, including 37...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Murad discusses transformative police reforms

Pakistan

Murad discusses transformative police reforms

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has emphasised his government’s commitment to strengthening the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Global poll: ‘Almost half of taxpayers don’t see their taxes being spent for public good’

Pakistan

Global poll: ‘Almost half of taxpayers don’t see their taxes being spent for public good’

KARACHI: Across the globe taxpayers support the idea of a fiscal contract – citizens agreeing to pay tax in...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Govt schools in province will be solarized: Nasir Shah

Pakistan

Govt schools in province will be solarized: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that all...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

PCDMA concerned at consignments backlog at ports

Pakistan

PCDMA concerned at consignments backlog at ports

KARACHI: Salim Valimohammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), has...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Thar Foundation launches skill development programme for women

Pakistan

Thar Foundation launches skill development programme for women

KARACHI: Thar Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a transformative skill development...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Women farmers lead nutrition revolution with zinc-enriched wheat in Sindh, Punjab

Pakistan

Women farmers lead nutrition revolution with zinc-enriched wheat in Sindh, Punjab

KARACHI: Women farmers in rural areas of Sindh and Punjab are driving a nutritional revolution by cultivating...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

AWWT distributes winter packages

Pakistan

AWWT distributes winter packages

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Women’s Wing Trust has taken a commendable step towards supporting underprivileged families by...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Zardari pays tribute to security forces

Pakistan

Zardari pays tribute to security forces

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for successfully foiling an infiltration...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

SACM of Sindh for Food conducts emergency visit to H’abad

Pakistan

SACM of Sindh for Food conducts emergency visit to H’abad

HYDERABAD: The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for Food, Abdul Jabbar Khan, conducted an emergency...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Annual report highlights PFA’s success

Pakistan

Annual report highlights PFA’s success

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) inspected over 1,026,000 units during the calendar year 2024 leading to the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

ATC grants Bushra Bibi interim bail in 32 cases

Pakistan

ATC grants Bushra Bibi interim bail in 32 cases

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Saturday, granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Dr Bhutta honoured

Pakistan

Dr Bhutta honoured

KARACHI: Dr Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, a prominent figure in maternal and child health, has been appointed as an Officer...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Four terrorists killed near Pak-Afghan border

Pakistan

Four terrorists killed near Pak-Afghan border

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists near the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

May 9 riots: Military courts award 2-10 years jail terms to 25 civilians

Pakistan

May 9 riots: Military courts award 2-10 years jail terms to 25 civilians

ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced the sentencing of individuals involved in the ...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Prices of kitchen items show increasing trend

Business & Finance

Prices of kitchen items show increasing trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items especially vegetables have witnessed an increasing trend during ...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Inordinately delayed LG polls

Editorials

Inordinately delayed LG polls

EDITORIAL: Our governing politicians are unwilling to embrace the idea of devolution of power to the grassroots....

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Sold into slavery

Editorials

Sold into slavery

EDITORIAL: Trafficking in human beings, a modern form of slavery, is on the rise across the world as poverty,...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

TTP and al-Qaeda

Editorials

TTP and al-Qaeda

EDITORIAL: The international community ignores Pakistan’s warning that TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) could...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Mobile phones worth $570.167m imported during Jul-Nov FY25

Business & Finance

Mobile phones worth $570.167m imported during Jul-Nov FY25

ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $570.167 million in the first five months (July-November) of the...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Europe flights to revive PIA sell-off prospects: Aleem

Business & Finance

Europe flights to revive PIA sell-off prospects: Aleem

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan Saturday ...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

PHMA, PRGMEA for reducing business cost for export-oriented industry

Business & Finance

PHMA, PRGMEA for reducing business cost for export-oriented industry

LAHORE: The value-added export-oriented textile industry should be given the top priority of the government,...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Missile capabilities: Pakistan dismisses US concerns

Print

Missile capabilities: Pakistan dismisses US concerns

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday rejected the concerns raised by the United States regarding the alleged perceived...

Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am

Colluding to influence fresh milk prices: CCP imposes penalties on three dairy associations

Print

Colluding to influence fresh milk prices: CCP imposes penalties on three dairy associations

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed penalties on three dairy associations in Karachi...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:34am

Senate panel asks Pesco to resolve issues facing industry

Print

Senate panel asks Pesco to resolve issues facing industry

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has directed the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) to...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:33am

JCP gives CB judges six-month extension

Print

JCP gives CB judges six-month extension

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) by a majority approved an extension in the period of already...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:33am

‘Judges for CBs, HCs’: Justice Mansoor says ‘rules must provide mechanism, criteria’

Print

‘Judges for CBs, HCs’: Justice Mansoor says ‘rules must provide mechanism, criteria’

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah said the proposed rules under Article 175 (A) (4) of the Constitution must...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:32am

Equities outperform major asset classes

Print

Equities outperform major asset classes

KARACHI: Pakistan Equities outperformed major asset classes in 2024 as the benchmark KSE-100 Index provided a gain...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:31am

Piqued by huge tax evasion, PM orders crackdown

Print

Piqued by huge tax evasion, PM orders crackdown

Premier calls for the rapid implementation of video analytics in the cement and tobacco industries

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Airport outsourcing: Dar-led panel to approve PAA’s recommendations

Print

Airport outsourcing: Dar-led panel to approve PAA’s recommendations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the steering committee on outsourcing of the...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:31am

‘Tax laws (amendment) bill likely to be challenged in courts’

Print

‘Tax laws (amendment) bill likely to be challenged in courts’

ISLAMABAD: The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is likely to be challenged in courts due to the imposition of...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:26am

PTI rejects award of sentences by military courts

Print

PTI rejects award of sentences by military courts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has categorically rejected the award of sentences to over two dozen...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:30am

Imran sets up team for talks with govt: Omar

Print

Imran sets up team for talks with govt: Omar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub...

Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:27am

Turkish drone attack in northern Syria kills 5: monitor

World

Turkish drone attack in northern Syria kills 5: monitor

BEIRUT: A Turkish drone killed five civilians in northeastern Syria on Saturday, a war monitor said, two days after...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:39pm

16 soldiers martyred in South Waziristan attack: ISPR

Pakistan

16 soldiers martyred in South Waziristan attack: ISPR

Eight terrorists also killed in ensuing fire exchange, the military's media wing says

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

India’s tax panel rejects airlines’ call to add aviation fuel to GST regime

World

India’s tax panel rejects airlines’ call to add aviation fuel to GST regime

NEW DELHI: An Indian government panel has rejected an airline industry proposal for aviation fuel to be brought...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’

World

Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’

CAIRO: Hamas and two other Palestinian groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is “closer...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:37pm

Guardiola vows Man City will regain confidence ‘sooner or later’ after another defeat

Sports

Guardiola vows Man City will regain confidence ‘sooner or later’ after another defeat

BIRMINGHAM: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his struggling Premier League champions will regain their...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:33pm

Florence’s landmark passageway over Ponte Vecchio reopens to public

Life & Style

Florence’s landmark passageway over Ponte Vecchio reopens to public

FLORENCE: A Renaissance-era raised passageway that connects Florence’s Uffizi Galleries to the Medici’s former...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:15pm

Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in ‘The Tempest’

Life & Style

Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in ‘The Tempest’

LONDON: Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:10pm

Mbappe’s adaptation period over: Real Madrid’s Ancelotti

Sports

Mbappe’s adaptation period over: Real Madrid’s Ancelotti

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti warned Real Madrid’s La Liga rivals Saturday that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:43pm

Qatar embassy reopens in Damascus with flag raising: AFP

World

Qatar embassy reopens in Damascus with flag raising: AFP

DAMASCUS: Qatar reopened its embassy in Damascus on Saturday, 13 years after it was closed early in Syria’s civil...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:41pm

Syria’s new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations

World

Syria’s new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations

Syria’s new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency (SANA) said on Saturday, as...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:10pm

Pakistan dismisses US official’s warning over missile programme as ‘unfounded’

Pakistan

Pakistan dismisses US official’s warning over missile programme as ‘unfounded’

Foreign Office says allegations regarding missile programme are devoid of rationality and sense of history

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:25pm

Sherry Rehman urges stakeholders to incentivise EV buyers to overcome climate change impacts

Pakistan

Sherry Rehman urges stakeholders to incentivise EV buyers to overcome climate change impacts

Senator and Chairperson, Standing Committee on Climate Change, Sherry Rehman warned on Saturday the transport-born...

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:22pm

Drone attack hits Russian city 1,000km from Ukraine frontier

World

Drone attack hits Russian city 1,000km from Ukraine frontier

MOSCOW: Kyiv Saturday staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from...

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:21pm

Heavyweight foes Usyk, Fury set for titanic rematch

Sports

Heavyweight foes Usyk, Fury set for titanic rematch

RIYADH: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight “fight of the century” on Saturday with multiple...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:35pm

At least 10 killed in Iran as bus falls into ravine: state TV

World

At least 10 killed in Iran as bus falls into ravine: state TV

TEHRAN: At least 10 people were killed on Saturday when a bus plunged into a ravine in Iran’s western Lorestan...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:32pm

Ski great Vonn finishes 14th on World Cup return

Sports

Ski great Vonn finishes 14th on World Cup return

ST. MORITZ: US ski legend Lindsey Vonn made an impressive return to competitive action almost six years after her...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:30pm

Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 45,227

World

Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 45,227

GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 45,227 people have been killed...

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:23pm

Germany says Christmas market attack toll rises to 5 dead, over 200 injured

World

Germany says Christmas market attack toll rises to 5 dead, over 200 injured

MAGDEBURG: A car-ramming attack on a German Christmas market killed five people and wounded more than 200,...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

Sri Lanka president to visit key lender China

World

Sri Lanka president to visit key lender China

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 03:28pm

Soldier martyred as security forces foil infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

Pakistan

Soldier martyred as security forces foil infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

At least one Pakistani soldier was martyred when terrorists attempted to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan...

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 07:18pm

Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles

Business & Finance

Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another’s factories as part of their talks to...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:03pm

Rival protests over South Korea’s impeached President Yoon held in Seoul

World

Rival protests over South Korea’s impeached President Yoon held in Seoul

SEOUL: Demonstrators supporting and opposing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held rival protests several...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:00pm

Ukraine says Russia attacked it with 113 drones overnight

World

Ukraine says Russia attacked it with 113 drones overnight

KYIV: Russia attacked Ukraine with 113 drones overnight, the Ukrainian air force said on Saturday, adding that it...

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 04:08pm

May 9 riots: 25 convicted by military courts, says ISPR

Pakistan

May 9 riots: 25 convicted by military courts, says ISPR

Promulgation of the sentences of remaining accused is also being done, adds the military's media wing

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 04:08pm

US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns

World

US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns

WASHINGTON: The US Congress early on Saturday passed a measure to boost Social Security retirement payments to some...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:35am

Russia says Kursk strike kills 5 after Moscow claims deadly Kyiv attack

World

Russia says Kursk strike kills 5 after Moscow claims deadly Kyiv attack

KYIV: Russia and Ukraine on Friday accused each other of launching deadly missile strikes, with Moscow saying at...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:22am

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

Technology

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

SAN FRANCISCO: Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:16am

US authorizes military sales of more than $5 billion to Egypt

World

US authorizes military sales of more than $5 billion to Egypt

WASHINGTON: The United States government on Friday authorized the sale of more than $5 billion in military equipment...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:11am

Israeli military says Yemen missile lands near Tel Aviv, 14 lightly injured

World

Israeli military says Yemen missile lands near Tel Aviv, 14 lightly injured

CAIRO: The Israeli military said it failed to intercept a missile from Yemen early on Saturday that fell in the Tel...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:02am

US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown

World

US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown

WASHINGTON: The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:53am

Moroccan envoy for parliamentarians’ cooperation programme

Pakistan

Moroccan envoy for parliamentarians’ cooperation programme

ISLAMABAD: Moroccan Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Karmoun emphasised the importance of establishing a cooperation...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:45am

Most-wanted terrorist among seven gunned down in Tank IBO

Pakistan

Most-wanted terrorist among seven gunned down in Tank IBO

RAWALPINDI: Security forces gunned down seven terrorists, including a most-wanted terrorist, in an ...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:40am

Cancer treatment: PIMA concerned over misleading info on PTV

Pakistan

Cancer treatment: PIMA concerned over misleading info on PTV

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has expressed deep concern over the dissemination of...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:37am

Ogra notifies RLNG price cut for SNGPL, SSGCL

Markets

Ogra notifies RLNG price cut for SNGPL, SSGCL

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday notified 2.72 percent and 1.99 percent RLNG price...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:37am

Pakistan Navy Engineering College holds convocation ceremony

Pakistan

Pakistan Navy Engineering College holds convocation ceremony

KARACHI: The 36th convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) was held in Karachi. Chief of the...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Sindh, Punjab, KP governors discuss seminary bill, Parachinar

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab, KP governors discuss seminary bill, Parachinar

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and his Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) counterparts discussed the current...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:30am

Speakers’ Conference pledges to uphold parliamentary supremacy

Pakistan

Speakers’ Conference pledges to uphold parliamentary supremacy

ISLAMABAD: The Speakers Conference has expressed the commitment to uphold parliamentary supremacy, fundamental ...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Six get life terms for murder of JUI-F's leader Khalid Soomro

Pakistan

Six get life terms for murder of JUI-F's leader Khalid Soomro

SUKKUR: An anti-terrorism court in Sukkur sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment in connection with the...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:28am

Speakers’ Conference discusses issue of constitutional impunity

Pakistan

Speakers’ Conference discusses issue of constitutional impunity

ISLAMABAD: The 18th National Speakers’ Conference discussed the legislative proposal to amend Article 248 of the...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:28am

Polish co plans to double investments in Pakistan: envoy

Business & Finance

Polish co plans to double investments in Pakistan: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Poland’s Ambassador Maciej Pisarski on Friday said Poland Oil and Gas Company (POGC) had invested over...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

Growing losses from cyber incidents: Global firms planning to increase cybersecurity budgets

Technology

Growing losses from cyber incidents: Global firms planning to increase cybersecurity budgets

ISLAMABAD: A global Cybersecurity Company Friday disclosed that the companies across the globe including Pakistani...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

10 out of 15 Wafaqul Madaris registered with govt: Minister

Pakistan

10 out of 15 Wafaqul Madaris registered with govt: Minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui attended an event organized by the Punjab Education...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

3500 bikes approved for field veterinary doctors

Pakistan

3500 bikes approved for field veterinary doctors

LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab has approved 3,500 motorbikes for field veterinary doctors of the Livestock...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

ADB delegation meets CDA chief

Pakistan

ADB delegation meets CDA chief

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa held a meeting with a delegation from...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

CS takes notice of attack on polio workers

Pakistan

CS takes notice of attack on polio workers

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah has taken serious notice of attack on polio workers in Korangi and...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

Gwadar to host HBL PSL Player Draft

Sports

Gwadar to host HBL PSL Player Draft

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the port city Gwadar in Balochistan as host for the Player...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

ICAP marks 10th National Finance Olympiad

Business & Finance

ICAP marks 10th National Finance Olympiad

KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is proud to mark a milestone with the grand...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

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Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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