Football

‘The Greatest’: Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

DOHA: Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:26pm

Football

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final had finished 3-3 after extra time

Published 16 Oct, 2021 08:39pm

Football

Euro 2020 tournament sponsors feel the heat after public snubs from Ronaldo, Locatelli

Italy's Manuel Locatelli becomes latest player to remove branded drink ahead of a news conference at Euro 2020
Snub follows similar moves by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and French midfielder Paul Pogba

Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:33pm

Football

How Mancini revived Italy after despair of 2018 World Cup failure

The four-time world champions' last attempt to reach the competition ended in a play-off defeat to Sweden in Nov.2017, their first failure to qualify in 60 years.
It resulted in the departures of manager Gian Piero Ventura and federation head Carlo Tavecchio, not to mention public fury and embarrassment at such a humiliating failure for an international football institution.

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 06:41pm

Football

Leipzig sign Strasbourg centre back Simakan

Leipzig did not disclose THE financial terms of the deal, but said the 20-year-old centre back would join on July 1.
"Mohamed Simakan is a robust defender... who... can play both centre-half and full-back," Leipzig sporting director Markus Kroesche said in a statement.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:04pm

Football

South African billionaire Motsepe chosen as new head of African football

Motsepe replaces Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar, who was elected four years ago but suspended last November on corruption charges.
His election was agreed in a deal brokered by FIFA president Gianni Infantino a week before the election, with two of Motsepe's three opponents set to be appointed as CAF vice presidents.

Published 12 Mar, 2021 08:13pm

Football

Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard, after 18 months in charge

Chelsea Football Club have sacked manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge.
The former Chelsea midfielder, Lampard leaves the club with the ninth place in the Premier League, following a poor run in form - securing only one win in their last five league matches.
Former PSG manager, Thomas Tuchel, is reportedly slated as Lampard's replacement.

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 05:05pm

Football

Fulham don't owe anyone an apology, says Parker

Several players' preparations for the game had been impacted by the virus and health protocols, he said.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 10:45am

Football

Football in Pakistan: Playing CPEC Onside

Football in Pakistan remains a largely peripheral sport for the country’s mainstream. Despite its tremendous global appeal and riches, football remains Pakistan’s proverbial “poor man’s sport.”
China has been making commercial waves in world sport these past few decades with a special emphasis on becoming a major football power at home and abroad.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 01:58pm

Football

Amidst Brexit, Manchester City already have futuristic plans

The hastily negotiated Brexit deal could have unprecedented consequences for football clubs, in terms of the scouting, recruiting and development of young talent.
Manchester City, under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour and the City Football Group (CFG), have unlocked the solution to these regulatory challenges.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 01:50pm

Football

AC Milan fight back again to salvage draw at Genoa

Calabria drew Milan level with a superb diagonal strike from outside the area before Destro struck again when he rose to head in a cross and Kalulu came to Milan's rescue seven minutes from time.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 11:31am

Football

Frankfurt snatch 2-1 victory at Wolfsburg to snap winless run

 Wolfsburg twice went close to an equaliser before the break but got their deserved goal in the 58th through Kevin M

Published 30 May, 2020 09:06pm

Football

Five-star Bayern thrash Fortuna to close in on league title

 The thumping victory left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings o

Published 30 May, 2020 07:49pm

Football

No positive results in latest Premier League coronavirus tests

 The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1130 players and club staff were te

Published 30 May, 2020 07:36pm

Football

European soccer's return to action after coronavirus

 The Premier League season will restart on June 17 with games between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, and Manchest

Published 29 May, 2020 07:20pm

Football

Klopp wants Liverpool to be 'best stay at home fans' amid police concerns

 Premier League chiefs have set June 17 as the date for the top flight to restart following the coronavirus delay.

Published 29 May, 2020 07:04pm

Football

Liverpool eye Koulibaly transfer this summer

 Jurgen Klopp reportedly contacted the defender in order to persuade him to join the current European champions.

Published 29 May, 2020 01:33pm

Football

Italy's Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart

 Sports minister Spadafora says top-flight soccer can resume 
 Italian Cup matches could be staged before league

Published 28 May, 2020 08:37pm

Football

European soccer's return to action after coronavirus

 The Bundesliga restarted on May 16, games played without fans and with a strict health protocol in place. 
 All

Published 28 May, 2020 07:48pm

Football

Solskjaer counting on Pogba, Rashford for restart

 United returned to training in small groups last week and preparations are expected to be ramped up further for a r

Published 26 May, 2020 09:08pm

Football

Ibrahimovic injury to calf, not Achilles, say AC Milan

 "The Achilles tendon is perfectly intact. The player will undergo a scan in 10 days time." 
 Ibrahimovic rejoine

Published 26 May, 2020 11:53am

Football

Bayern cruise past Frankfurt 5-2 to stay on title track

 Eintracht defender Martin Hinteregger caught the Bayern defence napping to strike twice in three minutes and inject

Published 23 May, 2020 08:17pm

Football

Arsenal to refund tickets of remaining 10 games

 The campaign of the season came to an unexpected at halt due to coronavirus with the Gunners still have to play fou

Published 23 May, 2020 11:22am

Football

Premier League confident about June restart

The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 amid the COVID-19 crisis and June 12 has been identified as a

Published 22 May, 2020 07:10pm

Football

Liverpool's Henderson praises safety protocols in place for training

English soccer was halted in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but clubs can train in small groups as part of

Published 21 May, 2020 06:50pm

Football

Man United captain Maguire feels safe on return to training

It's been a strange few months, but it has been a protocol which the club has followed. It seems such a safe enviro

Published 20 May, 2020 09:38pm

Football

Portugal approves nine stadiums for league restart

A further six need improvements and would be subject to a second inspection by the government's DGS health director

Published 20 May, 2020 08:58pm

Football

Women's Bundesliga to restart on May 29

The DFB said the competition was among the sporting events which had been given the green light to resume by local

Liverpool were left 25 points clear at the top of the table when the coronavirus saw the season suspended in March.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:25pm

Football

Premier League confirms six positive COVID-19 cases after testing

The novel coronavirus tests were taken on Sunday and Monday ahead of the return to small group training. "Play

Published 17 May, 2020 10:20pm

Football

Football: German Bundesliga results - collated

Hoffenheim 0 Hertha Berlin 3 (Akpoguma 58-og, Ibisevic 60, Cunha 74). Eintracht Frankfurt 1 (Silva 81) Bor. Mo

Published 17 May, 2020 10:11pm

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Mainz fight back for point at Cologne on Bundesliga return

In Cologne, the hosts took an early lead when Mark Uth, on loan from Schalke, converted a penalty with just six min

Published 17 May, 2020 04:21pm

Football

La Liga clubs given permission to expand into group training

It means teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Aletico Madrid will be able to train in groups of 10, a source at La

Published 17 May, 2020 01:46pm

Football

Supermarket or petrol station more dangerous than football, says Bruce

Bruce warned his squad could "fall down like a pack of cards" with injuries if they are not given enough preparatio

Published 17 May, 2020 01:36pm

Football

Klopp confident Liverpool can win title without being at their best

Premier League officials are now aiming to restart the season in mid-June, with Liverpool just two wins away from t

Published 16 May, 2020 04:11pm

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Dortmund teen Reyna misses Ruhr derby after injury in warm-up

The Bundesliga returned on Saturday behind closed doors after a two-month break due to the coronavirus with Dortmun

Published 16 May, 2020 04:05pm

Football

Leipzig title hopes hit by Freiburg draw on Bundesliga restart

Players and coaches sitting on the bench wore protective masks in compliance with the stringent safety guidelines i

Published 16 May, 2020 03:53pm

Football

Ajax pay ‘touching tribute’ to departing Ziyech

Last month, the Eredivisie season was declared null and void due to novel pandemic, meaning no champions this seaso

Published 16 May, 2020 01:37pm

Football

Former Arsenal and England defender Sansom in hospital

"Kenny is currently ill in hospital. He is being well cared for and does not have COVID-19," a message on his Twitt

English clubs, including Championship side Charlton, are working towards a resumption of the season in June. "

Published 15 May, 2020 02:39pm

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PSG target Koulibaly as replacement for Silva

The 28-year-old has been with Napoli since summer 2014 when he moved from Belgian club KRC Genk for a reported tran

Published 15 May, 2020 09:55am

Football

Tottenham’s Son finishes his basic military training in South Korea

Son's graduation ceremony was closed to the public, due to social distancing rules in place in South Korea to comba

Published 08 May, 2020 11:22am

Football

Bundesliga to resume from May 16

When the Bundesliga came to a halt, FC Bayern Munich were leading the chart with 55 points after 25 matches, four c

Published 07 May, 2020 01:30pm

Football

Neville reveals Ronaldo’s ultimate goal

Former England player thinks that Portuguese great is now focused on emulating Barzilian legend Pele. Cristia

Published 02 May, 2020 11:01am

Football

Serie A clubs want to conclude 2019-20 season

Italian government have already allowed the players to train individually from May 04 whereas teams can start train

Published 01 May, 2020 02:48pm

Football

India football legend Chuni Goswami dies aged 82

Goswami represented India on the football field in 50 international matches -- 36 of them official -- between 1956

Published 30 Apr, 2020 03:37pm

Football

Football's return 'good for everyone': Mourinho

No Premier League games have been played since March 9 due to the pandemic, which has claimed more than 26,000 Brit

Published 30 Apr, 2020 11:59am

Football

Dybala tests positive for coronavirus for ‘the fourth time’

Juventus forward first confirmed on March 21 that he and his girlfriend Oriana Sabatini had contracted COVID-19.

Published 29 Apr, 2020 10:07am

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Juve desperate to bring Pogba, as they are set to offer three players to Man Utd

World Cup winner Pogba, 26, looks increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford after an injury-hit campaign, with Juve

Published 27 Apr, 2020 10:20am

Football

Arsenal players allowed back to training ground

LONDON: Arsenal's squad will be allowed back to their training ground from next week, although the club stressed they wo

Published 25 Apr, 2020 10:05pm

Football

No champions as Dutch league becomes first in Europe to end season

No team will be declared champions after Ajax and AZ Alkmaar were left level on points at the top of the table with

Published 25 Apr, 2020 01:42pm

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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid for ‘free’

Spanish giants Real Madrid were planning to plot a move for the World Cup winner in a stunning deal this summer, pr

Published 24 Apr, 2020 11:00am

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Klopp says Liverpool are not finished article

The Reds were 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City and on the verge of their first top-flight title sin

Published 22 Apr, 2020 12:32pm

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PSG ready to offer stunning contract to Neymar

The Brazilian has just two years left on his current contract having let his deal run down in a plot to leave the c

Published 20 Apr, 2020 11:28am

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Coman to face fine for showing up in ‘wrong car’ at Bayern Munich training

The German side have a key relationship with auto giants Audi, who owns an 8.33 percent stake in the club. Fr

Published 17 Apr, 2020 11:24am

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UEFA considering to hold mini Champions, Europa Leagues

The body will discuss various plans during three meetings scheduled for next week with prestige club tournament is

Published 16 Apr, 2020 01:11pm

Football

Swap deal could see Kante in Barcelona colours

Spanish giants are looking for replacement of both Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic, who are set to be sold this summe

Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:58pm

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Juventus stars recover from coronavirus

Both players underwent a double check test, which came back negative.

Juventus stars Daniele Rugani and Blaise Ma

Published 15 Apr, 2020 12:57pm

Football

Beckham makes surprise visit to cancer patient’s home

"David was at my door right on time. All I could think to say was, 'Hello, how are you?' says Roberts. It wou

Published 14 Apr, 2020 12:54pm

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Pogba 'hungry to come back' from injury

The World Cup winner has been limited to just eight appearances for United this season after battling a nagging ank

Published 11 Apr, 2020 09:26pm

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Chelsea open to sell N’Golo Kante this summer

The 29-year old has made 164 appearances for the Blues and scored 11 times in all competitions. English Premi

Published 10 Apr, 2020 12:56pm

Football

Bundesliga set to resume in early May: report

League chief says, “Action is set to get back underway at all 36 stadiums in Germany's top two tiers. However, the

Published 08 Apr, 2020 02:07pm

Football

All you need to know about Ronaldo’s return to Real Madrid

Portuguese legend was bought to Juventus for £100million in 2018 form Real Madrid. Old Lady may consider letti

Published 08 Apr, 2020 11:51am

Football

Ronaldinho released from prison in Paraguay

The football great and his brother were arrested over a month ago after allegedly using a false passport to enter t

Published 08 Apr, 2020 09:36am

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Fernandes responds to Ronaldo’s 45 sec challenge

Ronaldo managed 142 crunches in just 45 seconds.

Manchester United star midfielder Bruno Fernandes has taken on C

Published 07 Apr, 2020 09:52am

Football

Pep Guardiola's mother passes away from coronavirus

"The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa,

Updated 06 Apr, 2020 03:30pm

Football

Coronavirus: Bayern Munich return to training

Germany's Bundesliga has been on hold since 13 March.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner moved to Turin in summer 2018 for £88m. The Portuguese legend earns around £5

Published 03 Apr, 2020 10:52am

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Barcelona eager to assemble dream forward line this summer

The club prioritise in bringing Lautaro Martinez and Neymar to Camp Nou. President Josep Maria Bartomeu is con

Chelsea winger Pedro admits he is finding it hard separated from his children due to the coronavirus lockdown. Pedro's kids are back in Spain and the 32-year-old is unable to go home to see his family because of the travel restrictions imposed around the

Published 29 Mar, 2020 12:00am

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Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in 90-million-euro cost cut

"The economic and financial effects of the understanding reached are positive for about 90 million euros ($100.5 mi

Published 28 Mar, 2020 10:17pm

Football

Coronavirus crises: Juve stars including Ronaldo accept pay cut

Chiellini had made a video call to all the senior members of the team, after speaking with President Andrea Agnelli

Published 28 Mar, 2020 12:30pm

Football

Djokovic donates 1m euros to help Serbia combat coronavirus

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said Friday he was donating one million euros ($1.1 million) to help his native Serbia buy respirators and other gear to combat the coronavirus. The player was speaking in a video conference from the southern Spanish

Published 28 Mar, 2020 12:00am

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Nadal, Gasol launch fundraiser to pay back debt to Covid hit Spain

Spanish sports stars Rafael Nadal and Pau Gasol launched a fund-raising drive on Thursday explaining they wanted to give something back to the coronavirus hit nation that nurtured them to greatness.

The FA and NLS (National League System) steps three to six have reached a consensus that their 2019-20 season will

Published 26 Mar, 2020 08:17pm

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Hazard vows to bounce back after horrible first season at Madrid

The Belgium international failed to live up his mark in Spain after completing £130million move from Chelsea last s

Roger Federer has joined the list of sports stars helping out the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, with the former world number one and his wife donating one million Swiss Francs ($1.02 million) to vulnerable families in his native Switzerland.

Published 26 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Football

Economic crisis from virus pandemic begins to bite in European football

Europe may be the financial powerhouse of global football, but the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic is already beginning to hit and the consequences could be disastrous for clubs across the continent.

The head of an Italian football club based at the heart of the coronavirus pandemic in Brescia said it was time to cancel the Serie A season because of "the plague". The top Italian league's basement dwellers are destined for relegation - should the match

Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:00am

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Napoli, Lazio backtrack on return to training

Italian football has been on hold since March 9 because of the COVID-19 outbreak which has become the Mediterranean

Published 23 Mar, 2020 09:12pm

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Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim says has coronavirus

"The results of a test done today showed a positive result for coronavirus," Terim said on Twitter. "I'm in sa

Published 23 Mar, 2020 09:11pm

Football

US Soccer names experienced sports exec Wilson CEO

Wilson, 50, has worked the last eight years as head of the NFL division of Wasserman Media Group, where he served a

Published 23 Mar, 2020 09:11pm

Football

Former Real Madrid president Sanz dies after contracting coronavirus

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz, who was hospitalised with coronavirus, died on Saturday at the age of 76, his son announced. Sanz was in charge of the Spanish giants from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles.

Published 23 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Football

Italian football club Brescia warn of 'plague'

The president of Italian football club Brescia who are based in the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic said it was time to cancel the Serie A season because of "the plague". Serie A basement dwellers Brescia are destined for relegation - should the mat

Published 23 Mar, 2020 12:00am

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Palace star Zaha offers health staff free accommodation

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has offered free accommodation to medical staff in his London properties as they treat patients with coronavirus.

Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Football

English football extends shutdown till April 30

The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) held crisis meetings.

Published 21 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Football

Italy players' union says returning to training would be dangerous

All sport has been suspended since March 9 and a nationwide lockdown enforced, as the country attempts to stem the

Published 20 Mar, 2020 08:15pm

Football

Coronavirus: Watch Messi and others doing ‘#StayAtHomeChallenge’

All sports activities around the globe has been suspended due to coronavirus outbreak.

As coronavirus pandemic to

Published 20 Mar, 2020 09:44am

Football

MLS stretches match suspension to May 10

Major League Soccer extended its suspension of all matches to May 10 on Thursday after health officials recommended an eight-week ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Football

Higuain leaves Juve quarantine to return to Argentina

The recommended quarantine period is two weeks. Germany's Sami Khedira and Bosnian Miralem Pjanic have also le

Published 19 Mar, 2020 10:17pm

Football

English football extends virus shutdown until April 30

As well as the extension of the shutdown in England, which was initially due to last until early April, the 2019/20

Published 19 Mar, 2020 09:16pm

Football

Bility corruption hearing postponed due to coronavirus

He was accused of corruption, including the alleged embezzlement of funds for an awareness campaign on the Ebola vi

Published 19 Mar, 2020 08:35pm

Football

Cardiff legend Peter Whittingham passes away, aged 35

The former playmaker made 413 appearances for Bluebirds, scoring 85 goals during his 10-year run at the club.

Video features, Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez, Marco Asensio, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Lucas Vazquez, Karim Benzema, F

Published 18 Mar, 2020 09:19am

Football

UEFA postpones Euro 2020 by a year due to coronavirus

The European championship, due to be played in June and July this year, has been postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football's governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 24	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 24	278.33
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 24	157.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 24	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
S&P 500 / Dec 24	6,040.04
India Sensex / Dec 24	78,472.87
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 24	38,986.40
Nasdaq / Dec 24	20,031.13
Hang Seng / Dec 24	20,098.29
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
Dow Jones / Dec 24	43,297.03

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 24	70.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 24	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 24	240,487.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 24	2,616.87
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 24	68.78
Petrol/Litre / Dec 25	252.10

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 24 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.99 ▲ 1.00 (20.04%)
Next Capital / Dec 24 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	8.90 ▲ 1.00 (12.66%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 24 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9 ▲ 1.00 (12.50%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 24 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	16.13 ▲ 1.47 (10.03%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 24 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	14.37 ▲ 1.31 (10.03%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 24 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.58 ▲ 1.42 (10.03%)
Mandviwala / Dec 24 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	16.59 ▲ 1.51 (10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Dec 24 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	301.77 ▲ 27.43 (10.00%)
Crescent Cotton / Dec 24 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▲ 5.00 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Dec 24 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.58 ▼ -1.18 (-10.03%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36 ▼ -4.00 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.95 ▼ -3.77 (-9.99%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 24 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	26.16 ▼ -2.90 (-9.98%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Dec 24 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	9.85 ▼ -1.07 (-9.80%)
National Silk / Dec 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 24 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.10 ▼ -0.40 (-8.89%)
Crescent Fib. / Dec 24 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	40.16 ▼ -3.81 (-8.66%)
Reliance Ins. / Dec 24 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	11.55 ▼ -1.05 (-8.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	126,573,463 ▲ 0.05
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	66,984,381 ▲ 0.49
Cnergyico PK / Dec 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,471,663 ▼ -0.27
Pak Elektron / Dec 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,651,653 ▼ -1.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,108,956 ▼ -0.18
Sui South Gas / Dec 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,467,532 ▼ -0.50
P.T.C.L. / Dec 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,030,118 ▼ -1.31
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 24 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,441,264 ▲ 3.35
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 24 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	28,106,970 ▼ -0.18