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Amitabh Bachchan retrospective to be showed at France’s 3 Continents Festival

'Amitabh Bachchan, Big B Forever' will showcase a selection of iconic films such as 'Sholay' and 'Kabhie Kabhie'

Published 20 Nov, 2023 03:08pm

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In remembrance: ‘Poet of the East’ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Faiz's work is widely considered the backbone of Pakistan’s literature

Published 20 Nov, 2023 02:25pm

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Local in focus: 5 personalized stationary brands on our radar

Personalized stationary and gifting cards have become popular of late, seeing as they add the perfect amount of sentiment and elevate the process of gifting

Published 17 Nov, 2023 04:12pm

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‘Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The exhibit is set to run until March 24, 2024

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:51pm

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Pakistan-set Oscar contender ‘Eid Mubarak’ acquired for distribution

Pakistani-American writer-director Mahnoor Euceph’s live action short ‘Eid Mubarak’ clinched a number of...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 02:02pm

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Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone on India’s global moment, being a ‘non-nepo’ baby

'India has always been here, it’s just taken the world this much time to sit up and notice our power,' she was quoted as saying by Vogue India

Published 14 Nov, 2023 06:25pm

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Angelina Jolie censures forced Afghan exodus from Pakistan

Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie said she was “saddened” by the sudden removal of over a million...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 01:50pm

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Matthew Perry refused to let Chandler cheat on Monica: ‘Friends’ actor

Lisa Cash, who made guest appearance during Season 5, says Perry believed fans would never 'forgive him'

Published 08 Nov, 2023 04:03pm

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Debating ties with neighbours, economic woes: 9th Islamabad Literature Festival ends

The 9th iteration of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) wrapped on Sunday, marking the end of an inspired and...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 06:58pm

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Local in focus: 5 homemade condiment brands on our radar

One thing the recent and very prolonged curbs on imports and rising prices of foreign shipments has been unable to...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 06:54pm

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Louis Vuitton, Gucci to open at Mukesh Ambani’s Jio World Plaza in Mumbai

Mumbai's Jio World Plaza will house more than 66 luxury brands, including Dior, Rolex and Bulgari

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 04:26pm

Life & Style

Veteran director Hassan Askari passes away in Lahore

Veteran Pakistani film director Hassan Askari passed away in Lahore on Monday at the age of 78. Askari was suffering...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 03:29pm

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What to watch this November: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘The Crown’

As we head towards the end of the year, there is a slew of fresh programming coming to the big screen and other...

Published 30 Oct, 2023 11:49am

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‘In Flames’ to be Pakistan’s submission for Academy Awards 2024

The Oscars are slated to be held on March 10, 2024

Published 29 Oct, 2023 01:57am

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‘My heart is bleeding with pain’: model Bella Hadid shares heartfelt note as Israel bombards Gaza

Model Bella Hadid, sister of Gigi Hadid, broke her silence on the relentless Israeli bombing of Gaza that has...

Updated 27 Oct, 2023 08:29pm

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Netizens gush over Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh’s wedding video

Video provides rare look inside their Lake Como wedding

Published 26 Oct, 2023 02:50pm

Pakistan

Election delayed is election denied: Bilawal reiterates call for timely polls

Says ECP should announce date before 'anyone's order'

Published 23 Oct, 2023 08:42pm

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Fans vent frustration as Pakistan seen struggling against Afghanistan

Babar Azam-led players put up ordinary show in defence of 283-run target

Updated 23 Oct, 2023 11:01pm

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Local in focus: 5 ready-to-wear brands on our radar

As local brands in Pakistan continue to gain momentum, ready-to-wear has received a huge boost due to the advent of...

Published 20 Oct, 2023 04:44pm

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Malala ‘horrified’ at Gaza hospital bombing, announces $300,000 in aid for Palestinians

Activist calls for an 'immediate ceasefire' and an 'enduring peace' in the region

Updated 18 Oct, 2023 04:16pm

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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