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Javed Akhtar, Mahira Khan to headline Urdu literary festival in Dubai

Two-day 'Jashn-e-Rekhta' will take place in Zabeel Park from January 27

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 04:01pm

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Travelling in 2024: 5 places worth considering

As we begin 2024 with a list full of resolutions, if travel is on top of that list, then its best to get a head...

Published 01 Jan, 2024 06:16pm

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Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm

Pakistan

‘Demolishing valuable heritage assets’: TI-Pakistan requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine complaint filed by architect Yasmeen Lari

In her letter, Lari alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians, particularly Evacuee Property Trust Board, are getting heritage building declared dangerous by the relevant department

Published 28 Dec, 2023 05:03pm

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What to watch this January: ‘Nayab’, ‘Masters Of The Air’, ‘Expats’

As we head into the new year, some plan their resolutions, while some may add new adventures to their list of things...

Published 27 Dec, 2023 04:00pm

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Local in focus: 5 spots for seasonal gifting

Since we are now in the midst of the festive season, weddings, anniversaries and the Christmas holidays are no doubt...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 02:00pm

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Under pressure: Starbucks CEO says protestors ‘influenced by misrepresentation on social media’

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan said people protesting against the company over its stance on the Israel war have...

Published 22 Dec, 2023 08:38pm

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Pakistan’s ‘In Flames’ misses the cut for Oscars

‘In Flames’, Pakistan’s official submission for the 96th Academy Awards, did not make the shortlist as results were...

Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:04pm

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Rolex fined $100mn for crackdown on French online watch sales

Luxury watchmaker Rolex was fined about $100 million by France’s antitrust agency for an illegal decade-long...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 06:20pm

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Dubai property prices hit all-time high, crossing September 2014 peak

The Dubai property market reached new highs in November, crossing a previous record set in September 2014, according...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 04:44pm

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Yash Raj Films CEO bullish on 2024 as well, says India ‘is where the party is at’

India is where the party is at, and everybody wants to be on the guestlist, said the CEO of Bollywood studio Yash...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 07:30pm

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Shah Rukh Khan unveils new ‘Dunki’ poster, anticipates 2023’s third blockbuster

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan released a series of images on Instagram on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s release...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:20pm

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Five standout moments at Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week

The 21st edition of Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week (BCW) ended with a bang over the weekend, bringing together new...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:05pm

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‘Sports tourism, train travel’: Conde Nast Traveler identifies biggest travel trends for 2024

Scoping planes, trains and automobiles, elite travel journal Conde Nast Traveler has marked a series of new...

Updated 18 Dec, 2023 05:30pm

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Zara regrets ‘misunderstanding’, removes controversial posts

Spanish fashion brand has come under heavy criticism for its recent campaign that users said depicted current devastation in Gaza

Published 12 Dec, 2023 07:00pm

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Abu Dhabi emerges as new haven for the ultra-wealthy

Abu Dhabi has emerged a new wealth-hub for those looking to protect their assets in overseas locales, according to...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:16pm

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Ralph’s Coffee set to open at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

Classic American designer Ralph Lauren’s namesake coffee shop, Ralph’s Coffee, is all set to debut in the UAE with...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 03:28pm

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Indian designer Manish Malhotra opens first global flagship store in Dubai Mall

Eminent Indian couture designer Manish Malhotra opened his flagship store in Dubai Mall within glitzy Fashion Avenue...

Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:45pm

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Spanish fashion brand Zara faces backlash over Instagram posts ‘depicting Gaza devastation’

Advertorial invokes criticism for 'insensitivity' at a time when over 18,000 Palestinians have lost their lives to Israeli aggression

Published 11 Dec, 2023 04:46pm

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Hermès to Gulf royals: world’s richest add $1.5trn to their wealth in 2023

Al Nahyans, the rulers of Abu Dhabi, lead the way followed by the Walton family

Updated 09 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 30	279.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 30	278.97
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 30	154.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 30	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 30	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 30	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 30	6,071.17
India Sensex / Jan 30	76,759.81
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 30	39,513.97
Nasdaq / Jan 30	19,681.75
Hang Seng / Jan 30	20,225.11
FTSE 100 / Jan 30	8,646.88
Dow Jones / Jan 30	44,882.13
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 30	21,727.20

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 30	72.99
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 30	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 30	248,885
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 30	2,849.50
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 30	66.27
Petrol/Litre / Jan 31	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 30 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 30 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.26 ▲ 1 (12.11%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 30 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.52 ▲ 0.23 (10.04%)
Redco Textile / Jan 30 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	21.97 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Sana Ind / Jan 30 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	28.77 ▲ 2.62 (10.02%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 30 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	14.29 ▲ 1.3 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jan 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	17.48 ▲ 1.59 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jan 30 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Atlas Honda Ltd / Jan 30 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	873.29 ▲ 79.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 30 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.91 ▼ -0.97 (-12.31%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 30 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.21 ▼ -0.68 (-11.54%)
National Silk / Jan 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	45.35 ▼ -5.04 (-10%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 30 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
Kohat Textile / Jan 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	32 ▼ -3.13 (-8.91%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 30 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	26.41 ▼ -2.45 (-8.49%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jan 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	13.60 ▼ -1.14 (-7.73%)
JS Investments / Jan 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	21.02 ▼ -1.74 (-7.64%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 30 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.13 ▼ -0.67 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jan 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	48,078,930 ▲ 2.48
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 30 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,126,010 ▲ 1.16
Bank Makramah / Jan 30 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	31,438,642 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Jan 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,197,761 ▲ 0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,670,310 ▲ 0.13
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 30 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	25,413,292 ▲ 2.73
Dewan Motors / Jan 30 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,726,221 ▼ -1.63
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,794,723 ▲ 0.02
Fauji Cement / Jan 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	13,308,955 ▲ 0.1

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