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Tokyo debuts hand-built concrete tower

TOKYO: Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

World

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55bn as US charges sparked rout

NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:05pm

Sports

Man City blow 3-0 lead to extend winless run in Feyenoord thriller

MANCHESTER: Manchester City blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:12pm

Life & Style

‘American Railroad’ musical project showcases untold immigrant stories

NEW YORK: The Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:08pm

Sports

New Zealand pace bowler Smith to make debut in first England Test

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:01pm

Sports

Indian protest wrestler given four-year ban for avoiding dope test

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, who took part in headline-grabbing protests last...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:54pm

World

China says ‘welcomes’ ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

BEIJING: China said Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, after more...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:44pm

Business & Finance

EasyJet annual profit rises 40% on package holidays

LONDON: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Wednesday reported a 40-percent rise in annual net profit on strong...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:40pm

World

UN member states honour record number of killed aid workers

UNITED NATIONS: More than 100 UN member states called Tuesday for the protection of humanitarian aid workers, who ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am

World

Babayev blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal

PARIS: The tough-fought finance deal at UN climate negotiations was “imperfect”, the Azerbaijan COP29 leadership...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am

World

G7 to ‘comply with respective obligations’ over Netanyahu ICC warrant

FIUGGI: G7 foreign ministers said Tuesday they “will comply with our respective obligations” regarding the arrest...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:47pm

Sports

ICC to decide fate of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy on Friday

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet this week to determine the destiny of next year’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:13pm

World

Germany urges EU to prepare for Trump tariffs

FRANKFURT: Europe must prepare for US President-elect Donald Trump to impose hefty tariffs on its exports and stick...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:23pm

World

Russia expels UK diplomat accused of espionage

MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling a British diplomat who it accused of espionage and summoned London’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:17pm

World

Bangladesh Hindu protest over leader arrest, one dead

DHAKA: Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:09pm

Sports

Ayub century helps Pakistan crush Zimbabwe, level series

ZIMBABWE: Saim Ayub struck an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday to...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:00pm

World

Death toll from India mosque survey clashes rises to six

LUCKNOW: The death toll from violent protests in India sparked by a survey into whether a centuries-old mosque was...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 04:16pm

Life & Style

Five things to watch in 2025

PARIS: From the return of Oasis, a second stint in the White House for Donald Trump to a turbo-charged football...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 03:40pm

World

Indian rival royal factions clash outside palace

JAIPUR: Indian government officials took temporary control Tuesday at a luxurious hilltop palace in Rajasthan after...

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 03:14pm

World

Sri Lanka probes Adani projects after US charges

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has opened an investigation into the local investments of India’s Adani Group in the wake of US...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 9	278.81
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 9	278.61
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 9	158.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 9	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 9	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 9	5,918.25
India Sensex / Jan 9	77,620.21
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 9	39,605.09
Nasdaq / Jan 9	19,478.88
Hang Seng / Jan 9	19,240.89
FTSE 100 / Jan 9	8,319.69
Dow Jones / Jan 9	42,635.20
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 9	20,317.10

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 9	73.92
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 9	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 9	2,690.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 9	68.50
Petrol/Litre / Jan 10	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Jan 10 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.90 ▲ 0.80 (13.11%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jan 10 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	11.20 ▲ 1.02 (10.02%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
Hallmark Co. / Jan 10 Hallmark Company Limited(HCL)	880.79 ▲ 80.07 (10.00%)
Shakarganj / Jan 10 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	33.24 ▲ 3.01 (9.96%)
Premier Sugar / Jan 10 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	445 ▲ 40.00 (9.88%)
Arpak Int. / Jan 10 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	84.25 ▲ 7.41 (9.64%)
Mehmood Tex / Jan 10 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	656.40 ▲ 57.39 (9.58%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 10 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	39.45 ▲ 3.45 (9.58%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
Habib Sugar / Jan 10 Habib Sugar Mills Limited(HABSM)	72.01 ▼ -8.42 (-10.47%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jan 10 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	6.31 ▼ -0.71 (-10.11%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Shadman Cotton / Jan 10 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	28.91 ▼ -3.20 (-9.97%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jan 10 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	823.10 ▼ -89.29 (-9.79%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jan 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	14 ▼ -1.44 (-9.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▼ -0.03
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▼ -0.19
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,945,545 ▼ -0.28
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▼ -0.27
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▲ 0.02
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.01
Telecard Limited / Jan 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	13,170,256 ▼ -0.08
Pak Refinery / Jan 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	11,597,490 ▼ -0.40

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