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UN envoy urges justice, not revenge in Syria

DAMASCUS: The United Nations special envoy to Syria on Sunday called for “justice and accountability” in the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 08:35pm

World

At least 14 killed as Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte

PARIS: At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory,...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 06:07pm

World

Gaza rescuers say 18 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported Sunday that overnight Israeli strikes across the Palestinian...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 06:02pm

World

Back to school for many children in Damascus

DAMASCUS: Uniformed children could be seen returning to school in Syria’s Damascus on Sunday, attending class for...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:55pm

World

Iran sandstorm forces school closures, flight cancellations

TEHRAN: A sand and dust storm hit southwestern Iran on Sunday, resulting in the closure of schools and public...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:51pm

World

Miners rescued from collapsed Afghan coal mine: provincial official

KABUL: Rescuers on Sunday freed 22 miners who had been trapped for hours in a collapsed coal mine in northern...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:13pm

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Turkiye ready to provide military support to new Syria govt: defence minister

ISTANBUL: Turkiye is ready to provide military support to Syria’s new government set up by rebels who overthrew...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

World

At least one killed as Russian tankers wrecked in Black Sea

MOSCOW: Russia mounted a rescue effort Sunday after two oil tankers were wrecked in rough seas off Moscow-annexed...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 05:19pm

World

Bangladesh inquiry recommends feared police unit shut

DHAKA: A Bangladesh commission probing abuses during the rule of toppled leader Sheikh Hasina has recommended a...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:11pm

Sports

Steve Smith hits first Test century in 18 months

BRISBANE: Australia’s Steve Smith scored his first Test century in 18 months after tea on the second day of the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:25pm

Sports

Record-breakers Atalanta maintain Serie A lead as Juve held by lowly Venezia

MILAN: Atalanta’s bid for a first Serie A title continued on Saturday with a club-record 10th straight league win,...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

World

Niger ministry says 39 killed in attacks near Burkina Faso

NIAMEY: Thirty-nine people have been killed in two attacks in recent days in western Niger, near the border with...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 12:03pm

Business & Finance

Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

NIIGATA: The Indian-born head of one of Japan’s most famous snack brands has warned that the country must change its...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:54am

Life & Style

Oldest Miss France clinches crown, aged 34

PARIS: A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:41am

World

Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

SUZHOU: Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:36am

Sports

Head and Smith put Australia in control of third India Test

BRISBANE: Twin century-makers Travis Head and Steve Smith put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 241 as Australia...

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

World

Nine dead in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO

GENEVA: An attack on the main hospital in the western Sudanese town of Al-Fashir on Friday killed nine people and...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:50am

World

World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks

RIYADH, (Saudi Arabia): Negotiators failed to produce an agreement on how to respond to drought at Saudi-hosted UN...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:50am

World

US says in contact with new Syria rulers

DAMASCUS: The United States has made contact with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, Secretary of...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:50am

World

Rebel leader says Syria too exhausted for conflict with Israel

DAMASCUS: The leader of the rebels who seized power in Damascus criticised Israel on Saturday for its incursion into...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:00pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 2	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 2	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 2	156.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 2	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,881.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 1	19,310.79
Dow Jones / Jan 1	42,544.22
India Sensex / Jan 2	79,764.68
Hang Seng / Jan 2	19,586.19
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,177.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	19,923.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	241,773.70
Petrol/Litre / Jan 2	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 2	71.98
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 2	2,635.56
Diesel/Litre / Jan 2	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jan 2 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.66 ▲ 0.80 (13.65%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 2 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.85 ▲ 0.80 (13.22%)
Tri-Star Power / Jan 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.87 ▲ 0.63 (12.02%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 2 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.47 ▲ 1.00 (11.81%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 2 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.69 ▲ 4.34 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 2 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	629.66 ▲ 57.24 (10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Jan 2 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	217.42 ▲ 19.77 (10.00%)
Exide (PAK) / Jan 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	889.49 ▲ 80.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 2 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.97 ▼ -0.72 (-19.51%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 2 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.90 ▼ -3.10 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 2 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	34.76 ▼ -3.86 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 2 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	108.10 ▼ -11.97 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 2 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.60 ▼ -8.62 (-9.88%)
National Silk / Jan 2 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 2 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.41 ▼ -4.04 (-9.75%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 2 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.36 ▼ -3.53 (-8.85%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 2 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.51 ▼ -0.51 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 2 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	88,905,675 ▲ 0.88
Cnergyico PK / Jan 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,999,946 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,859,219 ▲ 0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,831,962 ▼ -0.20
Telecard Limited / Jan 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	60,523,518 ▲ 0.72
B.O.Punjab / Jan 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,412,470 ▼ -0.17
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 2 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,276,943 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Jan 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,978,834 ▲ 0.11
Aisha Steel Mill / Jan 2 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,731,868 ▼ -0.39

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