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Even Queen Elizabeth is trimming costs as Covid-19 hits income

Buckingham Palace has already introduced a staff pay freeze and a halt to hiring.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 09:30am

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Post Malone leads Billboard Awards with 16 nominations

Malone’s nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 01:49pm

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Ellen DeGeneres apologises on-air for toxic work culture, vows a ‘new chapter’

The host also addressed the allegations that the off-camera DeGeneres is very different than her sunny on-air persona.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 12:34pm

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Schitt’s Creek and Succession dominate Emmy Awards

Zendaya, 24, became the youngest lead drama actress winner for her role as a troubled teenager in Euphoria.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 02:09pm

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Cardi B files for divorce from Migos’ rapper Offset

She said there are “no prospects for a reconciliation” for marriage with Offset.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:53am

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George R.R. Martin denied permission to build a castle library in his backyard

Neighbours objected to the project, which included a roof deck and an elevator tower.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 01:57pm

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Avengers and Game of Thrones star Diana Rigg dies at 82

Rest in peace, Queen of Thorns.

Published 11 Sep, 2020 09:00am

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The Walking Dead will be laid to rest in 2022

But not to worry, there are several current and planned spin-offs to keep you going.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 01:22pm

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Prince Harry repays taxpayer money for UK home renovation

The contribution "fully covers" the renovations of Frogmore Cottage, which is owned by the Queen.

Updated 08 Sep, 2020 12:06pm

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Baby Yoda will return in October with a new season of The Mandalorian

New episodes will be available on Disney+ starting Oct. 30.

Published 03 Sep, 2020 10:41am

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TikTok celebrities criminally charged for hosting house parties during pandemic

The internet celebrities with millions of followers on TikTok share a home and allegedly held two parties less than a week apart.

Published 31 Aug, 2020 10:58am

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JK Rowling returns humanitarian award from group linked to Kennedy family

Rowling’s decision comes after the president of the organisation criticised her comments about transgender issues.

Updated 31 Aug, 2020 11:03am

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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 12:17pm

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Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on seasons five and six of The Crown

“Princess Diana’s spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many,” Debicki said.

Published 27 Aug, 2020 08:30am

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Roman Polanski’s request to restore film academy membership denied

The 87-year-old director remains a fugitive after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a minor in 1977 and fleeing the United States.

Updated 26 Aug, 2020 10:45am

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How does coronavirus spread at a concert? German scientists ran a real-life simulation

Though Germany's response to the pandemic has been praised, rising numbers are putting a return to normalcy at risk.

Published 24 Aug, 2020 02:07pm

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Stephenie Meyer says more ‘Twilight’ books are planned

The author’s long-awaited Midnight Sun sold more than 1 million copies in its first week in August.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 12:44pm

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move into new California home

The couple has been looking for a family home since they announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 02:55pm

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Antonio Banderas says he’s tested positive for coronavirus

The actor says he is "relatively well, just a little more tired than usual and hoping to recover as soon as possible."

Published 11 Aug, 2020 11:49am

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Amitabh Bachchan recovers from coronavirus

The superstar was discharged from hospital on Sunday.

Published 04 Aug, 2020 04:01pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 15	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 15	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 15	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 15	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 15	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 15	1.05

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,580.31
S&P 500 / Nov 15	5,870.62
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 15	38,642.91
Nasdaq / Nov 15	18,680.12
Hang Seng / Nov 15	19,426.34
FTSE 100 / Nov 15	8,063.61
Dow Jones / Nov 15	43,444.99
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 15	19,210.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 15	67.02
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 15	233,371.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 15	2,563.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 15	68.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 16	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 17	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.33 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	609.73 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	56.65 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,008.83 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	77,999,077 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	70,721,702 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	55,501,231 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,884,955 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,294,630 ▲ 0.00
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Nov 17 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	32,226,742 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Nov 17 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,018,611 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 17 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,405,457 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 17 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	21,319,898 ▲ 0.00

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