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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, US Consulate celebrate female filmmakers

KARACHI: Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy in collaboration with the US Consulate hosted an event, ‘Celebrating Female...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:58am

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India steps on the moon, but Modi missteps on human rights at home

Leaders of powerful nations who carry allegations of human rights abuses – no matter how much progress a country makes – are not really remembered within the league of extraordinary gentlemen

Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:59pm

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Global travel demand: short-lived or will the trend sustain?

Amid challenge of climate change, there is definitely going to be talk on 'sustainable tourism'

Updated 17 Aug, 2023 09:34pm

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Wimbledon 2023: new era, but the same charm?

So here we are. Another season on the grass courts is over. One that seemingly made up for all the lost splendor,...

Updated 17 Jul, 2023 03:22pm

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Hoping to inspire, Frieha Altaf announces Pakistan Fashion Museum, Muse Gala

Event manager and podcast host Frieha Altaf is looking forward to inspiring the next generation as she announced...

Updated 25 May, 2023 10:50pm

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It is India’s time on the global stage; Pakistan is nowhere near it

India has attracted major brands due to its policies and economic reforms, while Pakistan has battled to just avert default

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 09:24pm

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Luxury buying continues unabated: will the trend continue?

A plummeting rupee, record-high inflation, and a tight leash on imports – all brought on by depleting foreign...

Updated 31 Mar, 2023 09:12pm

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Amid an uncertain economic environment, Pakistan's fashion industry pivots to maintain sales

A weakening rupee, rising inflation and a tight leash on imports brought on by depleting foreign exchange reserves...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 04:52am

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Pakistan's Canvas Gallery to showcase at 16th edition of Art Dubai

Art Dubai will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from March 3 to 5

Updated 27 Feb, 2023 09:51pm

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14th edition of Karachi Literature Festival wraps as resilient literati attend in droves

Resilience of Karachi was evident in the packed sessions and overflowing halls at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Sunday

Updated 21 Feb, 2023 12:45am

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Round-up of WEF in Davos: Pakistan does not disappoint

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland wrapped up last Friday, bringing together world...

Updated 26 Jan, 2023 03:59pm

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Subcontinent treasure: in age of mechanisation, the Kashmiri shawl looks to stand out

Syed Mohsin Shah, a shawl trader, says only way for craft to stay alive is for people to keep appreciating it

Updated 20 Jan, 2023 06:39pm

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Dubai Design Week: eclectic crowd, cutting edge designs do not disappoint

DUBAI: Holding court by the waterfront at the Design District, the eighth edition of Dubai Design Week is underway ...

Published 12 Nov, 2022 06:23pm

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Local, international artists turn Karachi into a technological canvas

Two-week long third Karachi Biennale opened on Monday

Updated 31 Oct, 2022 10:57pm

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With eyes on digital art, 3rd Karachi Biennale set to begin October 31

The third iteration of the Karachi Biennale (KB) is slated to run between October 31 and November 13 across nine...

Updated 25 Oct, 2022 07:08pm

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Artist Adeel uz Zafar exhibits collection of unfinished works at Canvas Gallery

Artist Adeel uz Zafar said he is currently examining his unfinished works at a solo show at Canvas Gallery, taking...

Updated 20 Oct, 2022 07:23pm

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Eclectic and subversive: artist 'beygumbano' on the rise

Fresh off a series of sold-out shows in Karachi, graphic artist Eemaan Bano Rahman – or 'beygumbano' as she is ...

Updated 07 Oct, 2022 12:50pm

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Roger's ace goodbye

The legendary sportsman announced on Thursday that he would retire from competitive tennis, following the Laver Cup...

Updated 16 Sep, 2022 09:35pm

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Take a bow: is this the beginning of the end for tennis' 'Golden Era'?

Rafael Nadal's shocking fourth-round exit in the US open means none of the top players of our generation – Novak...

Updated 07 Sep, 2022 11:15pm

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Mohammed Ali Naqvi has much to celebrate, but says job has just begun

'Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror’, on which he was co-executive producer, was just nominated for an Emmy in the 'Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary' category
Pakistani-American filmmaker was also recently included among the 397 new invitees of Oscars, class of 2022

Updated 29 Jul, 2022 03:04pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 20	5,917.11
Nasdaq / Nov 20	18,966.14
Dow Jones / Nov 20	43,408.47
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,137.20
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,620.49
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,069.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	18,942.65

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 21	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	69.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,662.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 21	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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