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Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal among those who lose homes as Los Angeles fires spread

Hollywood productions comes to a halt as celebrities flee the blaze

Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:44pm

Movies & Music

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, United States: Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:41pm

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Sunday’s Golden Globes to launch Hollywood’s awards festivities

BEVERLY HILLS: Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes where films...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:08pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this January: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘The Night Agent’

The start of a new year brings resolutions as well as a plethora of new and returning shows on your favorite...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

Movies & Music

‘Romeo and Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

LOS ANGELES: Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,”...

Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:29am

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Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in ‘The Tempest’

LONDON: Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 08:10pm

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Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim

Learn more aboutRefinitiv My News FV Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim By Luciana...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 01:21pm

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Mahira talks about potential ‘Heeramandi’ role, being a trailblazer

Actor Mahira Khan shared how she was once considered for a role in Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Movies & Music

Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73

Zakir Hussain, considered one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and known for his “dancing...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 11:00am

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Retired cop finds trove of unreleased Jackson songs: report

LOS ANGELES: A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:32am

Movies & Music

Allu Arjun arrested after stampede death at ‘Pushpa 2’ screening

NEW DELHI: An Indian actor was arrested Friday after his appearance at a movie screening allegedly prompted a...

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 06:44pm

Literature

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 jury

LONDON: Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her lead role in ‘Sex and the City’, will be a judge on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:36pm

Movies & Music

Google: what did Pakistanis ask the search engine in 2024

Arshad Nadeem, Mukesh Ambani, iPhone 16, 'Heeramandi' among highlights of Pakistanis' search preferences

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

Movies & Music

Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie earn Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, California: Musical thriller ‘Emilia Perez’ and post-World War Two epic ‘The Brutalist’ topped the...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 02:28pm

Movies & Music

The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ - and Jimmy Choo, as Elton John musical opens in the West End

Tony and Grammy-nominated actor and star of U.S. television series ‘Ugly Betty’, Vanessa Williams, is making her...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:47pm

Movies & Music

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight

LONDON: Music legend Elton John told a theatre audience in London on Sunday he had lost his sight after struggling...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:01am

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Alhamra launches theatre workshop

LAHORE: Renowned artist Iftikhar Thakur met with the Executive Director of Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, Sarah ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Movies & Music

What to watch this December: ‘No Good Deed’, ‘Black Doves’, ‘Nutcrackers’

As winter and with it the merry season finally arrives, a slew of new programming is also set to debut across...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04pm

Arts

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

Movies & Music

Bollywood star Aamir Khan says he nearly retired during COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES: Indian superstar Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s highest-grossing actors, said he was on the verge of...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 05:46pm

Movies & Music

‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ kick off strong in box-office battle

LOS ANGELES: Musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and action epic “Gladiator II” generated a combined $25.7 million from...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16pm

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Japan Fest 2024 held at Arts Council

KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Pakistan...

Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16am

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Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025

NEW YORK: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025’s Coachella music and arts festival, organizers...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:04pm

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Music, comedy, shopping: 5 events to take in this winter

Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm

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‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting

TORUN, Poland: The Western ‘Rust’ will get its world premiere on Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years on...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

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Prosecutors barred from consulting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jail cell notes

NEW YORK: A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to destroy their copies of handwritten notes that Sean “Diddy”...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:57pm

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Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban

LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm

Movies & Music

And the next Oscars host will be … Conan O’Brien

LOS ANGELES: Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

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Film’s ‘search for Palestine’ takes centre stage at Cairo festival

CAIRO: The tale of a distinctly Palestinian road trip – through refugee camps and Israeli checkpoints – takes centre...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:02pm

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts

LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:21pm

Movies & Music

Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel ‘Gladiator II’

LONDON: Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe’s sandals to fight in the Colosseum in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:30pm

Movies & Music

‘Mission: Impossible 8’: Tom Cruise shares new trailer for ‘The Final Reckoning’

Film set to be released in May 2025

Published 12 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

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Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was the big winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, picking up four trophies at...

Published 11 Nov, 2024 02:31pm

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Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer dies

NEW YORK: Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the...

Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am

Movies & Music

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’

LOS ANGELES: Superstar singer Beyonce topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 03:32pm

Movies & Music

Pharrell Williams to bring star power to Web Summit tech event

PARIS: Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe’s biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:15pm

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Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival 2024 opens

KARACHI: The Goethe-Institut has organized the Science Film Festival 2024 at the Dawood Foundation’s ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Movies & Music

US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:04pm

Movies & Music

‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports

LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of...

Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this November: ‘Landman’, Gladiator II’

As the weather begins to become crisper and Halloween comes to an end, there is no denying that the festive season...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

NEW YORK: Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Even the Hollywood star’s most convincing doppelgangers,...

Published 28 Oct, 2024 02:37pm

Arts

Boy George explores fame in new art collection depicting music stars

LONDON: British singer-songwriter Boy George explores celebrities’ relationship with stardom in a new art collection...

Published 25 Oct, 2024 02:04pm

Movies & Music

Shah Rukh Khan set to host party for fans in Dubai this week

Event will take place on October 27 at Dubai Design District (d3)

Published 23 Oct, 2024 05:57pm

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Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor named new Dior brand ambassador

French luxury brand Christian Dior has named Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor as Brand Ambassador, it was announced on...

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:45pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer: US media

NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer,...

Published 22 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

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Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar’s studio sells 50% stake worth 10bn rupees to vaccine maker’s CEO

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of vaccine maker Serum Institute of India, will buy a 50% stake in filmmaker Karan Johar’s...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 01:37pm

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Lionel Richie likens touring to vacation as he announces Europe shows

U.S. music star Lionel Richie said he was heading to the “best touring spot in the world” next year as he announced...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 01:03pm

Movies & Music

World Culture Festival continues with mega music concert

KARACHI: The 24th day of the 38-day “World Culture Festival Karachi 2024,” organized by the Arts Council of...

Published 21 Oct, 2024 06:37am

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Pakistan actor Saba Qamar named UNICEF’s National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan

Pakistan actor Saba Qamar has been named UNICEF’s very first National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan, the...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:51pm

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Pharrell Williams to co-chair Met Gala exploring Black dandyism

NEW YORK: Singer and designer Pharrell Williams is among the co-chairs of New York’s next Met Gala, which will wade...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 07:00pm

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Emmanuel Macron advocates for ‘Emily in Paris’ to return to Paris

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he would fight to ensure Emily - the heroine of Netflix’s hit series...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

Cate Blanchett set to debut new Apple TV+ thriller ‘Disclaimer’

LONDON: Oscar winners Alfonso Cuaron and Cate Blanchett say their new television show ‘Disclaimer’ is woven around...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 02:00pm

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Renowned TV actor Mazhar Ali passes away

KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani actor Mazhar Ali passed away on Tuesday in Karachi after a prolonged illness. According...

Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am

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Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor commence shooting Bollywood film ‘Abir Gullal’

Production being shot in several locations of United Kingdom

Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:00pm

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‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond items for sale at Propstore film auction

RICKMANSWORTH, England: From Yoda’s cane to Clint Eastwood’s duster coat in ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’,...

Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Movies & Music

New ‘Joker’ film, a dark musical, tops North American box office

LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros.’ “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a dark new musical Batman spinoff, earned an estimated $40 million...

Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:37pm

Movies & Music

Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement

Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for the Nov. 5...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:41pm

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George Harrison’s early Beatles guitar could fetch $800,000 at auction

LIVERPOOL: An electric guitar played by the late guitarist George Harrison in the early days of the Beatles will go...

Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:44pm

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Bollywood star Govinda hospitalised after shooting himself in the leg

Bollywood actor Govinda was hospitalised after sustaining injuries in his leg following an accidental shooting in...

Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:18pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this October: ‘The Diplomat’, ’Call Me Bae, ‘Shrinking’

As we move into October, there is another stellar lineup of new titles to stream. The lineup continues to impress...

Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:41pm

Movies & Music

British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89, BBC reports

LONDON: British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:24pm

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Funds raised for spa treatments, cigarettes: UK bans supermodel Naomi Campbell from being charity trustee

LONDON: Britain has banned supermodel Naomi Campbell from being a charity trustee for five years after an inquiry...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 03:19pm

Movies & Music

Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses

MENLO PARK, United States: Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05pm

Movies & Music

‘The Glassworker’ will be Pakistan’s official entry for 2025 Oscars

Pakistan’s very first 2D hand-drawn film, ‘The Glassworker’, will be the country’s official entry for the 97th...

Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:38pm

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Mehreen Jabbar’s ‘Farar’ set to screen at inaugural London Pakistani Film Festival 2024

Event will be held from October 1-4

Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:16pm

Movies & Music

In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements

LOS ANGELES, United States: Stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney are flocking to endorse Kamala Harris, but...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:40pm

Movies & Music

‘Titanic’ director James Cameron joins Stability AI board

Stability AI said on Tuesday James Cameron, the director of ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Terminator’ movies, had joined the...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:59pm

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Pakistan actor Fawad Khan rumoured to make Bollywood comeback

Pakistan actor Fawad Khan is reportedly set to make a comeback in Bollywood with Ridhi Dogra, according to the...

Published 24 Sep, 2024 06:59pm

Movies & Music

Meryl Streep says a ‘squirrel has more rights’ than an Afghan girl

UNITED NATIONS, United States: American actor Meryl Streep has said a “squirrel has more rights” than a girl in...

Updated 24 Sep, 2024 06:26pm

Movies & Music

Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan: A star-studded virtual event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night to build enthusiasm...

Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:23pm

Movies & Music

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge

NEW YORK: Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a new sexual assault charge on Wednesday, nearly five months after...

Published 19 Sep, 2024 02:51pm

Movies & Music

‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ to release in Indian cinemas in October

Pakistan’s highest-grossing film – ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ – is all set to release in Indian cinemas, an...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 07:42pm

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Farrell says resisted ‘Sopranos’ rewatch ahead of ‘Penguin’ mob role

NEW YORK: Colin Farrell resisted rewatching iconic mob drama ‘The Sopranos’ while preparing for his turn as a...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 06:44pm

Movies & Music

Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win

TOKYO: Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama ‘Shogun’ at the Emmy Awards as...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 02:27pm

Movies & Music

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking; judge denies bail

NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop’s biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual...

Published 18 Sep, 2024 02:06pm

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Stars shine on Emmys red carpet

LOS ANGELES: Television’s top stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet for the Emmy Awards gala, back in its regular...

Published 16 Sep, 2024 12:40pm

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Japan Film Festival inaugurated

KARACHI: Japan Film Festival was inaugurated at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi with collaboration of Pakistan ...

Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:17am

Movies & Music

‘Shogun’ leads Emmys drama race, ‘The Bear’ seeks comedy repeat

LOS ANGELES: Which series will succeed three-time winner ‘Succession’ as television’s best drama? Emmy voters will...

Published 13 Sep, 2024 03:12pm

Movies & Music

Shagufta Ejaz’s husband Yahya Siddiqui passes away after battle with cancer

Television actor Shagufta Ejaz’s husband Yahya Siddiqui has passed away following a prolonged struggle with cancer,...

Published 12 Sep, 2024 06:25pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 10	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	158.39
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 9	5,918.25
Nasdaq / Jan 9	19,478.88
FTSE 100 / Jan 9	8,319.69
Dow Jones / Jan 9	42,635.20
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 9	20,317.10
France CAC40 / Jan 9	7,490.28
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,645.98
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,265.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 9	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Petrol/Litre / Jan 10	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	74.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,674.40
Diesel/Litre / Jan 10	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.72 ▲ 0.94 (12.08%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 10 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.74 ▲ 0.64 (10.49%)
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%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	15.66 ▲ 1.42 (9.97%)
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%)
Bela Auto / Jan 10 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	172.95 ▲ 15.19 (9.63%)

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)	72.39 ▼ -8.04 (-10.00%)
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%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.41 ▼ -6.14 (-9.98%)
Idrees Tex. / Jan 10 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	14.05 ▼ -1.55 (-9.94%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jan 10 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	823.10 ▼ -89.29 (-9.79%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Jan 10 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	256 ▼ -25.68 (-9.12%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.01
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▲ 0.05
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▼ -0.09
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,945,545 ▼ -0.02
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 1.38
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.12
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.04
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	14,203,832 ▼ -6.15
Telecard Limited / Jan 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	13,170,256 ▲ 0.06

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