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Ellen DeGeneres apologises to show’s staff amid workplace inquiry

Flaws in the show's daily management led to a toxic work culture behind the scenes, according to an investigation.

Published 02 Aug, 2020 09:30am

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With the release of Dil Bechara, Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide once again fuels debate on Bollywood's nepotism

Never has the release of a Bollywood movie been so steeped in tragedy, and so surrounded by grief.

Published 27 Jul, 2020 11:45am

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Amber Heard says Depp tried to throw her sister down stairs

Though she is accused of fabricating the allegations, Heard has insisted throughout that she's being truthful.

Updated 22 Jul, 2020 02:11pm

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Christopher Nolan’s Tenet delayed indefinitely by virus

The director insists on a theatrical release for the Inception sequel, but no new release date has been given so far.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 11:45am

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Amitabh Bachchan has been hospitalised with coronavirus

Bachchan, 77, said that his family and staff have also undergone tests and are awaiting results.

Updated 12 Jul, 2020 12:39pm

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Authorities search for Glee star Naya Rivera believed to have drowned

Naya Rivera, 33, is believed to have drowned in a Southern California lake while boating with her 4-year-old son.

Updated 10 Jul, 2020 01:53pm

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Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album

A previously unreleased track on the album features Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page.

Published 10 Jul, 2020 11:55am

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Top Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan dies at 71

Khan choreographed more than 2,000 songs in her career spanning more than 40 years for leading actresses like Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 01:06pm

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Justice League director Joss Whedon was ‘abusive’ on set, claims actor

Whedon has not responded to the allegations.

Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:13pm

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Christopher Nolan's Tenet delays big summer release again

The sequel to 2010 hit Inception will now be released in August.

Published 26 Jun, 2020 11:19am

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Shakira and Dwayne Johnson will highlight coronavirus equity concert

The concert is part of a campaign calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available for all.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 06:11pm

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Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans troll Trump’s comeback rally?

K-Pop fans have become an unexpected ally to American Black Lives Matter protesters.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 11:52am

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30Rock is returning for a special reunion episode

The one-time, commercial-free episode will air on July 16.

Published 17 Jun, 2020 04:32pm

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Popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, found dead

Social media was flooded with condolences for the actor, with many reacting to the news with disbelief.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 11:34am

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'The Bachelor' names its first ever black lead contestant

The show has been under pressure for years to be more diverse.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 11:26pm

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The Dalai Lama is releasing his first album in July

Grammy-nominated sitar player Anoushka Shankar also makes a guest appearance on the album.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:00pm

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Vogue magazine editor Anna Wintour apologizes for race-related ‘mistakes’

Wintour didn’t specify what content she was referring to as offensive, or what steps will be taken to rectify hiring and bring on a new creative approach.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 01:30pm

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JK Rowling’s transphobic tweets spark outrage

Rowling’s tweets caused a firestorm of responses from the LGBTQ community and others who were upset with her words.

Updated 10 Jun, 2020 11:29am

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Kanye West donates $2 million to support victims of US police brutality

He also marched with protesters in his hometown of Chicago on Thursday night.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 11:55am

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Meghan Markle speaks out on George Floyd and why Black Lives Matter

The Duchess of Sussex gave a surprise graduation speech for students at her former high school, saying she felt moved to speak out because the life of George Floyd mattered.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 01:40pm

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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