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‘World on Fire’ star Ahad Raza Mir says South Asian characters ‘fleshed out properly’

Actor, who most recently starred in Netflix’s 'Resident Evil', has a considerable body of work in Pakistan

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:22pm

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‘Barbie’ cleared for release in Punjab following ‘minor cuts’

The Punjab Film Censor Board decided on Tuesday that Hollywood film ‘Barbie’ will now be released following some...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 03:36pm

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What to watch this August: ‘Heart of Stone’, ‘Billions’, ‘Depp V Heard’

If you have already wrapped up your summer holidays and are back to the grind, there are a slew of new and returning...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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Filmmaker Mohammed Naqvi appointed head of Pakistan Academy Selection Committee

Will replace two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who served on the committee for a decade

Published 27 Jul, 2023 09:01pm

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‘Actors are easy targets’: Kubra Khan opens up about mental health, worst performances

During appearance on TV show, British-Pakistani actor addresses trolling, standing up for oneself

Published 25 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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India’s entertainment industry projected to grow 9% to $73bn by 2027: PwC

'Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027' report says Asia identified as growth hotspot

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:40pm

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Amazon to stream BBC Shows in India as battle with Ambani heats up

Amazon.com Inc. is all set to begin streaming BBC shows in India, intensifying an entertainment war with the likes...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 07:10pm

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Pakistani passport retains status as fourth-worst in the world

The Henley Passport Index released its rankings for Q3 2023

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 06:03pm

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Kering Foundation to hold 2nd annual ‘Caring for Women’ dinner in New York

Event will be co-chaired by activist Malala Yousafzai among others
Beneficiaries of proceeds from the event to include Malala Fund

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:53pm

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Catering to the ultra-rich: Harrods to launch private members’ club in Shanghai

Only 250 members will be able to join with additional members subject to consideration following peer nominations
Annual fees to start from £16,000

Published 18 Jul, 2023 06:24pm

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Malala Yousafzai, Daniel Craig, Priyanka Chopra spotted at Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2023 ended on Sunday with Carlos Alcaraz beating reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller,...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 05:53pm

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Alia Bhatt set to headline Yash Raj Films’ spy universe: report

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is all set to be the first woman to headline a film in leading Indian studio Yash Raj...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:21pm

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Pakistani documentary ‘The Accused: Damned or Devoted’, Ms. Marvel earn Emmy nominations

Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards included three nominations for Ms. Marvel

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 01:00am

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Nimra Bucha to star in adaptation of Agatha Christie novel ‘Murder Is Easy’

Two-part thriller is a co-commission between BBC and BritBox International

Updated 11 Jul, 2023 04:28pm

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Shah Rukh Khan launches action-packed teaser for upcoming ‘Jawan’

Movie is due to be released on September 7 in India

Published 10 Jul, 2023 05:11pm

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‘Shaping Muslim narrative’: actor Mehwish Hayat launches production company

UK-based venture will aim to promote authentic representation of Muslims and Pakistanis in Western media

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:46pm

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Threads rife with Twitter roasts as new app clocks 30mn users

Threads is currently the most rapidly downloaded app, even surpassing ChatGPT

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 05:36pm

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Jemima Khan’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ bags four National Film Awards

Screenwriter and producer Jemima Khan’s film ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ won four awards at United Kingdom’s...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 04:45pm

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‘I have always lived like an Indian princess’: Bollywood icon Rekha in rare interview with Vogue Arabia

Actor grants first interview in nearly two decades, highlighting introspection, commitment to her craft

Published 04 Jul, 2023 03:03pm

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What to watch this July: ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’, ‘Teri Meri Kahaniyaan’, ‘Oppenheimer’

For those looking to stay indoors and escape the heat, there are plenty of blockbusters and series to catch up on

Updated 27 Jun, 2023 04:55pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.53
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 21	5,948.71
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,155.79
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Nasdaq / Nov 21	18,972.42
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,601.11
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,149.27
Dow Jones / Nov 21	43,870.35
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	19,146.17

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	70.18
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,669.46
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 21	70.43
Petrol/Litre / Nov 22	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	95,563,962 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 22 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	51,499,190 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 22 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	48,260,119 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 22 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,585,332 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 22 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	42,849,466 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 22 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	41,650,133 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 22 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	33,841,692 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 22 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,303,681 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,120,112 ▲ 0.00

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