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Adnan Siddiqui starrer ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ selected for Cannes World Film Festival

Writer Bee Gul and director Rafay Rashdi’s short film ‘Jamun Ka Darakht’ has been officially selected to screen at...

Published 12 Feb, 2024 11:20pm

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The waiting game: Pakistan election results memes do not disappoint

As Pakistan enters its third day of vote count with no clear picture of what the future looks like, memes coming out...

Published 10 Feb, 2024 11:42pm

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Dubai over ‘crime-ridden’ London: luxury property developer praises emirate

A luxury London property developer has said Dubai is drawing wealth due to “low crime” and “incredible...

Published 09 Feb, 2024 06:24pm

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Abu Dhabi set to host ‘Dune: Part Two’ premiere

Middle East event will be held on February 18

Published 09 Feb, 2024 05:08pm

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Celebrities exercise right to vote

As Pakistan went to the polls on February 8 amidst a stifling telecommunication blackout, celebrities also cast...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 04:17pm

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Dubai sees record 17mn international visitors in 2023

Dubai saw an exceptional year in terms of tourism in 2023 as it received a record-breaking 17 million international...

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 12:07am

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New ‘Jurassic World’ movie to be out in 2025

Film will mark beginning of a fresh storyline in a series that has spanned three decades

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:02pm

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Alia Bhatt joins ‘urgent’ wildlife crime drama as executive producer

'Poacher', based on true events, tells the story of the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:30pm

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ offers first look

Netflix unveiled the first footage from ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ on Thursday – a period drama series...

Published 02 Feb, 2024 06:27pm

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Pakistani fashion to decamp in Dubai ahead of festive season

It’s that time of the year when Pakistani fashion, in anticipation of the upcoming festivities of Ramazan and Eid,...

Updated 02 Feb, 2024 01:49pm

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Élan issues statement as Khadijah Shah returns at helm

Shah was charged for her alleged role in the May 9 riots and violence

Updated 01 Feb, 2024 03:58pm

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What to watch this February: ‘Argylle’, ‘Taxali Gate’, ‘Suspicion’

In a prelude to the Academy Awards in March, there is of course, the entire Oscar-worthy list of films to catch up...

Published 30 Jan, 2024 06:40pm

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Bollywood air force film ‘Fighter’ tops weekend global box office with $25mn

Movie shows Indian conflicts with Pakistan and was banned across the Middle East, reports say

Updated 29 Jan, 2024 10:12pm

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Local in focus: 5 artisanal coffee breweries on our radar

You may have noticed artisanal coffee breweries popping up around town, serving up pour-overs and more, all in a...

Published 26 Jan, 2024 08:39pm

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Atif Aslam, Ellie Goulding, AP Dhillon among upcoming performances in Dubai

As winter and its accompanying festivities continue in Dubai, a slew of festivals and events are set to take place...

Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:16pm

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Former cricket captain Shoaib Malik ties knot with actor Sana Javed

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shoaib Malik tied the knot with actor Sana Javed, with the pair announcing...

Updated 20 Jan, 2024 08:24pm

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Top UK Rolex retailer cuts forecast as luxury shopping dips

Watches of Switzerland Group – the top seller of Rolex watches in the UK – cut its sales and growth forecasts,...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 06:37pm

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At WEF, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy urges women to ‘take charge’

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy spoke about challenging misogyny, having the courage to fight and opening doors, in...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:14pm

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Ben & Jerry’s calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza: report

American ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, remarks that risk...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 04:49pm

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Sale of $25mn-plus homes doubles in Dubai, cements its ‘ultra-luxury’ status

The sale of top-tier luxury homes – $25 million (DHS92 million) and above – doubled to 56 the past year in Dubai,...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 03:25pm

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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