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Biden says ‘tyrants’ to be held responsible as US commits funds for Ukraine loan

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that US efforts, including contributions to a G7 loan package for...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:47pm

World

Bangladesh outlaws student wing of ousted premier’s party

DHAKA: Bangladesh banned the student wing of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina’s party on Thursday, citing its...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:05pm

Life & Style

‘Rishta aunties’: traditional matchmakers find rival in ‘love match’ apps in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s traditional matchmakers play a revered role in moulding daughters into potential brides, but...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 09:29pm

Markets

US stocks fall as McDonald’s sinks on food poisoning outbreak

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks declined early Wednesday, weighed down by another rise in US Treasury bond yields and...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:32pm

World

UK’s Birmingham airport evacuated, flights suspended over ‘suspicious vehicle’: police

LONDON: Birmingham airport in central England was on Wednesday evacuated after reports of a “suspicious vehicle”,...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:30pm

World

Pakistan ‘strongly’ condemns terror attack in Turkish capital Ankara

Four people killed, 14 others wounded in attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 11:22pm

Sports

Confident New Zealand ready for India spin challenge

PUNE: Skipper Tom Latham said Wednesday that New Zealand had been buoyed by their historic Test victory in India but...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 04:49pm

Sports

Stokes forecasts spin battle in Pakistan-England decider

RAWALPINDI: England captain Ben Stokes believes the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan starting Thursday...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Sports

Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat West Indies in second ODI, clinch series

PALLEKELE: Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 10:27pm

Sports

Mehidy, Jaker keep Bangladesh alive against South Africa

MIRPUR: Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh into an 81-run lead over South Africa...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 04:31pm

Markets

Stock markets mixed, oil prices drop

LONDON: European and Asian stock markets traded mixed Wednesday and oil prices retreated as investors focused on...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:37pm

World

McDonald’s linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US

WASHINGTON: One person has died and dozens have fallen sick following a severe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:41pm

Business & Finance

Starbucks preliminary results show declining sales

NEW YORK: US coffee giant Starbucks on Tuesday released preliminary results showing that sales are continuing to...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:38pm

Sports

Mourinho reunion a reminder of how little has changed for mediocre Man Utd

MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho in Thursday’s Europa League trip to...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:36pm

Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin eyes 100 World Cup wins as legend Hirscher returns

PARIS: As if Mikaela Shiffrin hadn’t already etched her name in the annals of World Cup alpine skiing, the American...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:34pm

World

King Charles visits Samoa, where Commonwealth looks to shed stodgy image

APIA: King Charles arrives in Samoa on Wednesday ahead of a Commonwealth summit, hoping to breathe new life into a...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:32pm

World

North Korean leader Kim inspects missile bases, ballistic weapons

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a strategic missile base, state media said Wednesday, releasing...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:30pm

Markets

Asian markets mixed as rate cut bets are trimmed; US vote in focus

HONG KONG: Asian equities diverged Wednesday after another unremarkable day on Wall Street, where rising bond yields...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:15pm

World

Kamala Harris says US ready for woman president

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris said Tuesday that America is “absolutely” ready to elect its first woman president but...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:12pm

World

Indian capital chokes as ‘hazardous’ air pollution returns

NEW DELHI: Acrid clouds engulfed India’s capital on Wednesday as air pollution fuelled by fireworks and farm stubble...

Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:08pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate

Stock	Volume

Item	Value

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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