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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

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‘Top Gun 3’ in the works: report

Grossing nearly $1.5 bn, 'Top Gun: Maverick' was Tom Cruise's most successful film

Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:13pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 5	279.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 5	279.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 5	149.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 5	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 5	1.28
Euro to USD / Mar 5	1.06
UK LIBOR % / Mar 3	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 4	5,778.18
Nasdaq / Mar 4	18,285.16
Dow Jones / Mar 4	42,520.99
India Sensex / Mar 5	73,665.18
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 5	37,474.60
Hang Seng / Mar 5	23,436.47
FTSE 100 / Mar 5	8,806.60
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 5	22,850.51
France CAC40 / Mar 5	8,167.56

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 4	17,785
Petrol/Litre / Mar 5	255.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 5	67.67
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 5	263,203
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 5	2,918.45
Diesel/Litre / Mar 5	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 5	63.43

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Mar 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.34 ▲ 0.99 (13.47%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Mar 5 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.50 ▲ 1 (11.76%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Mar 5 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	10.44 ▲ 1 (10.59%)
Khalid Siraj / Mar 5 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	8.50 ▲ 0.8 (10.39%)
Ideal Sp. / Mar 5 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	13.71 ▲ 1.25 (10.03%)
Idrees Tex. / Mar 5 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	17.66 ▲ 1.61 (10.03%)
Bilal Fibres / Mar 5 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	16.61 ▲ 1.51 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Mar 5 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	18.15 ▲ 1.65 (10%)
Mughal Energy / Mar 5 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	21.45 ▲ 1.94 (9.94%)
Supernet Ltd. / Mar 5 Supernet Limited (GEM)(GEMSPNL)	18.79 ▲ 1.69 (9.88%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Mar 5 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.19 ▼ -0.81 (-16.2%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 5 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.53 ▼ -0.97 (-12.93%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Mar 5 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	7.16 ▼ -1 (-12.25%)
Cordoba Logistics / Mar 5 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	13.39 ▼ -1.49 (-10.01%)
Dadex Eternit / Mar 5 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	59.27 ▼ -6.58 (-9.99%)
Mehmood Tex / Mar 5 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	348 ▼ -37.73 (-9.78%)
D.M. Textile / Mar 5 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	57 ▼ -6 (-9.52%)
JDW Sugar / Mar 5 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	751 ▼ -77.65 (-9.37%)
Sindh Modaraba / Mar 5 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	9.83 ▼ -0.91 (-8.47%)
Soneri Bank Ltd / Mar 5 Soneri Bank Limited(SNBL)	16.89 ▼ -1.49 (-8.11%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	53,089,280 ▲ 0.48
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,311,149 ▼ -0.06
Citi Pharma Ltd / Mar 5 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	12,282,173 ▼ -5.03
Power Cement / Mar 5 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	10,947,490 ▼ -0.29
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 5 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	10,029,706 ▲ 0.25
Fauji Cement / Mar 5 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	9,732,825 ▼ -0.09
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,953,353 ▲ 0.39
B.O.Punjab / Mar 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	7,812,230 ▲ 0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Mar 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	7,311,211 ▼ -0.05
National Bank / Mar 5 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	7,306,015 ▲ 0.2

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