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2024 general elections

Election impact on Reko Diq project: Barrick CEO says civil servants leading discussions are the same

Bristow says company 'doesn't get involved' in politics

Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:34pm

Pakistan

PTI calls for countrywide protests on Saturday against ‘poll rigging’

Party nominates Mian Aslam Iqbal for Punjab CM's slot

Updated 15 Feb, 2024 10:31pm

Pakistan

Another round of talks today: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ishaq Dar Wednesday said the two committees of the...

Published 15 Feb, 2024 05:39am

Pakistan

Elections 2024: voter turnout at 47.6%, 60.6mn people exercised right to vote on Feb 8, says FAFEN

Unlike 2018 elections, none of the National or Provincial Assemblies’ constituencies recorded female turnout less than 10% of total polled votes

Published 14 Feb, 2024 09:51pm

Perspectives

Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty

Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and...

Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm

Pakistan

MQM pays ‘goodwill visit’ to PML-N

A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders in Lahore...

Updated 11 Feb, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

Election day: internet shutdown ‘reckless attack’ on people’s rights, says Amnesty International

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International on Thursday said the decision of Pakistan authorities to suspend...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 06:19pm

Life & Style

Celebrities exercise right to vote

As Pakistan went to the polls on February 8 amidst a stifling telecommunication blackout, celebrities also cast...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 04:17pm

Pakistan

At least 4 policemen killed in blast near police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

At least four policemen were martyred and five others injured in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Kulachi...

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 10:58pm

Pakistan

Negotiating new IMF deal, controlling inflation: Dr Reza Baqir highlights challenges for new govt

Remarks come as Pakistanis vote to elect future govt on Thursday

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 11:23pm

Pakistan

Women turnout below 10% could result in re-election of that constituency, says ECP

Nearly 129 million registered voters in Pakistan are set to use their voting right

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 12:22am

Perspectives

The manifesto monitor

Manifestoes are a contract between political parties and the voters, and parties are bound to deliver on it....

Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:01pm

Pakistan

2018-2024: what’s different in General Elections this time around

As Pakistan is set to hold its 12th general elections on February 8 (Thursday), one cannot help but feel that this...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:50pm

Perspectives

Pakistan didn’t default, but its citizens certainly did

Floods came and destroyed our homes — there was little we could do, we were told. We managed to endure, and tried to...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:28pm

Life & Style

Pakistan election 2024: artwork on trucks dwindles as posters take over

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Colourful trucks with paintings of political leaders that once dotted Pakistan’s roads and...

Published 07 Feb, 2024 04:44pm

Pakistan

Amnesty International calls for ‘uninterrupted internet access’ in Pakistan on election day

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz had earlier said access to internet can be curtailed if requested by any province or required in a district on election day

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:12pm

Pakistan

Election day: banks to remain closed on February 8

Banks in Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 8 on account of it being election day, the State Bank of...

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:28pm

Pakistan

Influencer, widow among few Pakistan women standing in elections

PESHAWAR: Almost 6,500 candidates from 150 parties will stand in Pakistan’s election this week but only around five...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:05pm

Pakistan

Climate change an afterthought in Pakistan election

KARACHI: As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, election candidate...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:55pm

Pakistan

Last day of campaigning as Pakistan sees ‘lacklustre’ election

LAHORE: Pakistan’s politicians on Tuesday hit the campaign trail for the last time, ahead of a general election that...

Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:52pm

Pakistan

Bilawal says will end elite subsidies, reduce ministries to provide relief to masses

PPP chairman says youth holds the lion's share in the country's population and it deserves young leadership

Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:59pm

Pakistan

Step-by-step: an easy guide on how to cast your vote on February 8

Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled for February 8, and for some it will be their first time casting a vote....

Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:07pm

Pakistan

Elections 2024: ECP completes printing of 260mn ballot papers for all constituencies

Around 2,170 tonnes of a special printing paper used for printing

Published 04 Feb, 2024 09:59pm

Pakistan

Shehbaz says Pakistan’s improved corruption index position shows ‘PML-N’s honesty’

Former premier says Pakistan's fate will be decided by next election

Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:08pm

Pakistan

As Pakistan heads towards polls, deteriorating law-and-order has grabbed headlines

In the weeks leading up to election day, there has been a significant increase in attacks on political leaders and...

Published 04 Feb, 2024 01:23pm

Pakistan

Elections to take place on February 8 ‘come what may’: interior minister

Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz, who recently took over the added portfolio, said on Thursday general...

Updated 01 Feb, 2024 09:24pm

Pakistan

General elections: ECP announces public holiday on Feb 8

Decision taken to enable voters to exercise their right of franchise freely and conveniently, says ECP

Updated 01 Feb, 2024 05:57pm

Pakistan

Costs, uncertainty put a damper on Pakistan’s election campaigns

KARACHI: Higher living costs and political uncertainty have muted Pakistan’s once boisterous election campaigns,...

Published 01 Feb, 2024 11:31am

Perspectives

Electoral success of parties will depend largely on independent winners

As we approach the general elections, it is clear that predicting outcomes has become more challenging than ever...

Updated 30 Jan, 2024 04:53pm

Pakistan

ECP establishes 90,675 polling stations for February 8 elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established 90,675 polling stations for the upcoming general elections...

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 10:48pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71
Hang Seng / Dec 18	19,857.31
FTSE 100 / Dec 18	8,222.99
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 18	20,267.35

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 18	17,585
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 18 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.47 ▲ 0.42 (10.37%)
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	11.06 ▲ 1.01 (10.05%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Suhail Jute / Dec 18 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	61.55 ▲ 5.60 (10.01%)
Attock Cement / Dec 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	259.27 ▲ 23.57 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Dec 18 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	564.23 ▲ 51.29 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 18 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	180.01 ▼ -19.99 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 18 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.37 ▼ -4.93 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Synthetic Prod / Dec 18 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	45.89 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 18 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	198.85 ▼ -22.08 (-9.99%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.15
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.34
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,234,901 ▼ -0.51
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,136,151 ▲ 0.13
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -1.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	46,669,770 ▼ -0.33
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 1.67
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▼ -0.46
Aisha Steel Mill / Dec 18 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	36,858,206 ▲ 1.01

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