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Mahira Khan stresses on financial stability for women, opens up on ‘exceeding expectations’

Actor Mahira Khan made an appearance on Frieha Altaf’s ‘FWhy Podcast’ on Monday, opening up on the double standards...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 07:02pm

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What to watch this September: ‘The Equalizer 3’, ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’, ‘Love Again’

As we get past the last of the very busy summer blockbuster season, a whole new slew of fall programming...

Updated 29 Aug, 2023 07:10pm

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‘Dubai makes even luxury travel affordable’ as Gulf city welcomes record tourists

Dubai provides mid-range hotels that match the service and amenities of full-service hotels, says Issam Kazim, CEO, DCTCM

Published 28 Aug, 2023 04:25pm

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Luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex to buy Bucherer in retail push

Rolex, the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, is buying watch retailer, Bucherer, in a bid to increase its consumer...

Published 25 Aug, 2023 04:58pm

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Pakistani-Canadian film to debut at Toronto International Film Festival

Pakistani-Canadian film ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film...

Published 24 Aug, 2023 05:57pm

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Popular sitcom ‘Frasier’ all set for sequel series in October

Series will premier on Paramount+ on October 12

Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:21pm

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Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, Mahira Khan to star in Netflix’s first Pakistan-themed show

Series adapted from Farhat Ishtiaq’s bestselling Urdu-language novel

Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:42pm

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‘Rawalpindi Express - A Shoaib Akhtar Biopic’ teaser released despite controversy

A teaser of the film based on former fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s life, ‘Rawalpindi Express - A Shoaib Akhtar...

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 11:06pm

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For the love of indoors and outdoors: Dubai has activities for all seasons

From the Burj Khalifa to the mega-malls and the recently-awarded Michelin-starred restaurants, Dubai has always...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 07:36pm

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour on track to be highest grossing tour of all time: report

Tickets for sellout tour reaching thousands of dollars on resale websites

Published 19 Aug, 2023 07:34pm

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Dubai best destination for hybrid workers: real estate firm Savills

Real estate firm Savills Plc named Dubai as particularly appealing to long-term remote workers after it ranked 20...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 04:33pm

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In review: ‘Heart of Stone’ where Alia Bhatt falters on Hollywood debut

Gal Gadot outshines fellow cast members, but movie leaves lot to be desired

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 10:10pm

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In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Shahenshah-e-Qawwali’ Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali passed away on this day in 1997

Updated 16 Aug, 2023 03:03pm

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Singer Arooj Aftab honoured with ‘Pride of Performance’ award

Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab was awarded the Pride of Performance award on August 14, in a ceremony in...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 05:04pm

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Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured with civil awards

Ceremony to take place March 23, 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2023 04:36pm

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In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Queen of Pop’ Nazia Hassan

Nazia passed away on this day in 2000

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 03:12pm

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Series on Fatima Jinnah to premiere on August 14

The upcoming web series titled ‘Fatima Jinnah: Sister, Revolutionist, Stateswoman’ is set to premiere on August...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:51pm

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Pakistan actor Saba Qamar granted UAE Golden Visa

Pakistan actor Saba Qamar announced that she has been granted a prestigious UAE Golden Visa on Instagram on Tuesday....

Published 10 Aug, 2023 05:28pm

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Ranveer Singh replaces Shah Rukh Khan for 3rd iteration of ‘Don’

Farhan Akhtar's franchise movie is slated for release in 2025

Updated 09 Aug, 2023 06:13pm

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Talk about pay parity when an Indian-made ‘Wonder Woman’ does as well as ‘Pathaan’: Kajol

Bollywood actor says gender balance has improved in industry over the years

Published 08 Aug, 2023 07:05pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 24	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 24	278.33
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 24	157.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 24	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
S&P 500 / Dec 24	6,040.04
India Sensex / Dec 24	78,472.87
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 24	38,986.40
Nasdaq / Dec 24	20,031.13
Hang Seng / Dec 24	20,098.29
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
Dow Jones / Dec 24	43,297.03

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 24	70.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 24	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 24	240,487.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 24	2,616.87
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 24	68.78
Petrol/Litre / Dec 25	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 24 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.99 ▲ 1.00 (20.04%)
Next Capital / Dec 24 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	8.90 ▲ 1.00 (12.66%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 24 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9 ▲ 1.00 (12.50%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 24 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	16.13 ▲ 1.47 (10.03%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 24 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	14.37 ▲ 1.31 (10.03%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 24 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.58 ▲ 1.42 (10.03%)
Mandviwala / Dec 24 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	16.59 ▲ 1.51 (10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Dec 24 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	301.77 ▲ 27.43 (10.00%)
Crescent Cotton / Dec 24 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▲ 5.00 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Dec 24 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.58 ▼ -1.18 (-10.03%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36 ▼ -4.00 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.95 ▼ -3.77 (-9.99%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 24 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	26.16 ▼ -2.90 (-9.98%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Dec 24 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	9.85 ▼ -1.07 (-9.80%)
National Silk / Dec 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 24 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.10 ▼ -0.40 (-8.89%)
Crescent Fib. / Dec 24 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	40.16 ▼ -3.81 (-8.66%)
Reliance Ins. / Dec 24 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	11.55 ▼ -1.05 (-8.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	126,573,463 ▲ 0.05
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	66,984,381 ▲ 0.49
Cnergyico PK / Dec 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,471,663 ▼ -0.27
Pak Elektron / Dec 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,651,653 ▼ -1.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,108,956 ▼ -0.18
Sui South Gas / Dec 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,467,532 ▼ -0.50
P.T.C.L. / Dec 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,030,118 ▼ -1.31
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 24 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,441,264 ▲ 3.35
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 24 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	28,106,970 ▼ -0.18

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