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Israel says takeover of Syria buffer zone ‘limited, temporary step’

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that his country’s military takeover of the buffer zone...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:33pm

World

Syria central bank says depositors’ funds at local banks ‘safe’

DAMASCUS: Syria’s central bank said Monday depositors’ funds in the country’s lenders were “safe” after rebels took...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 08:39pm

Markets

US stocks little changed ahead of key inflation report

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks treaded water early Monday, consolidating the prior week’s gains ahead of key inflation...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 08:32pm

Sports

Alonso says Leverkusen capable of ‘big things’ ahead of Inter visit

BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backed his side to “do great things” before Tuesday’s home clash with...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 08:02pm

Sports

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series

DURBAN: While South Africa’s Test team were on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 07:57pm

World

Russia, Iran ‘share the responsibility’ for Assad crimes: NATO chief

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday said Russia and Iran were complicit in the crimes of ousted Syrian...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:51pm

World

Syria’s half a century of Assad dynasty rule

PARIS: After a lightning offensive by Islamist-led rebels toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, AFP...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 05:49pm

World

Zelensky urges ‘stronger’ aid from German chancellor candidate Merz

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 05:38pm

World

Restive Indian state lifts internet blackout after ethnic clashes

NEW DELHI: Internet was restored in India’s conflict-torn northeastern state of Manipur on Monday, weeks after a...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 05:34pm

World

Kremlin refuses to confirm if Assad in Russia

MOSCOW: The Kremlin declined on Monday to confirm reports that toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad had fled to...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 04:41pm

World

India envoy in Bangladesh to smooth months of tensions

DHAKA: India’s top career diplomat was in Bangladesh on Monday to defuse tensions between the two neighbours arising...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 04:37pm

World

Syrian embassy in Moscow raises opposition flag: AFP

MOSCOW: A group of men at the Syrian embassy in Moscow raised the opposition flag there on Monday morning, an AFP...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 02:55pm

World

Lebanese army says 1 person killed, 4 soldiers wounded in Israeli strike

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s army said one person was killed and four soldiers wounded Monday in an Israeli strike in the...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 02:51pm

World

Turkiye calls for ‘inclusive’ new govt in Syria: FM

ANKARA: Turkiye top diplomat called on Monday for an “inclusive” new government in Syria after Islamist-led rebels...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

World

Pressure grows on France’s Macron to name new PM

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to hold a series of consultations with party bosses as...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 02:44pm

Sports

New Zealand opener Conway to miss third England Test

WELLINGTON: Opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England, New Zealand cricket said Monday, clearing...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Life & Style

‘Lord of the Rings’ gets anime makeover with ‘War of the Rohirrim’ film

LOS ANGELES: No elves, no dwarves, and not a hobbit in sight: “The Lord of the Rings” returns to the big screen this...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:40pm

Sports

Mbappe ‘can do better’ as troubled Real Madrid visit Atalanta

MADRID: Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Sports

PSG up against it in Champions League as Qatari project risks drifting

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe’s most glamorous...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:33pm

Business & Finance

ECB to cut rates again amid bleak eurozone outlook

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again this week amid a darkening outlook,...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 8	278.78
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 8	278.58
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 8	158.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 8	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 8	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 7	5,909.03
Nasdaq / Jan 7	19,489.68
FTSE 100 / Jan 7	8,245.28
Dow Jones / Jan 7	42,528.36
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 7	20,340.57
France CAC40 / Jan 7	7,489.35
India Sensex / Jan 8	77,786.54
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 8	40,008.25

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 7	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 7	236,625
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 8	74.85
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 8	2,650.51
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 8	68.44
Petrol/Litre / Jan 9	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 8 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.21 ▲ 0.32 (11.07%)
JS Bank Ltd / Jan 8 JS Bank Limited(JSBL)	10.41 ▲ 1.00 (10.63%)
Idrees Tex. / Jan 8 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	15.68 ▲ 1.43 (10.04%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Jan 8 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	12.38 ▲ 1.13 (10.04%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jan 8 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jan 8 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	14.29 ▲ 1.30 (10.01%)
D.M. Textile / Jan 8 D.M. Textile Mills Limited(DMTX)	60.58 ▲ 5.51 (10.01%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Jan 8 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	296.12 ▲ 26.92 (10.00%)
JDW Sugar / Jan 8 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	904.95 ▲ 82.27 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Mom. Factor ETF / Jan 8 JS Momentum Factor ETF(JSMFETF)	15.15 ▼ -2.18 (-12.58%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 8 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4 ▼ -0.50 (-11.11%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	78.82 ▼ -8.76 (-10.00%)
Faisal Sp. / Jan 8 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	292.37 ▼ -32.48 (-10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 8 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	133.71 ▼ -14.86 (-10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 8 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	178.53 ▼ -19.84 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 8 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	156.38 ▼ -17.38 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 8 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	24.23 ▼ -2.69 (-9.99%)
National Silk / Jan 8 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.90 ▼ -5.54 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	520,088,624 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Jan 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	76,600,722 ▼ -0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	45,707,217 ▼ -0.21
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 8 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	36,987,542 ▼ -0.41
Sui South Gas / Jan 8 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,354,890 ▲ 2.33
Pak Stock Exchange / Jan 8 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	27,144,749 ▼ -2.85
Pak Refinery / Jan 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	24,452,864 ▼ -2.53
B.O.Punjab / Jan 8 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	22,768,455 ▼ -0.23
Pak Elektron / Jan 8 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	20,370,180 ▼ -0.42

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