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Egypt will not participate in displacing Palestinians: Sisi

CAIRO: Egypt will not participate in the displacement of Palestinians, an “act of injustice” that would threaten...

Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am

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Hamas officials say Israel delaying aid delivery to Gaza, may affect hostages’ release

CAIRO: Two Hamas officials on Wednesday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza,...

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 07:21pm

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Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two in West Bank raids

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian health ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed two people in separate...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:33pm

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Congo’s M23 rebels consolidate control over a devastated Goma

GOMA: The United States told Rwanda it was “deeply troubled” by the fall of Goma in eastern Congo to Rwandan-backed...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:27pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets fall on weak earnings; Al Rajhi Bank lifts Saudi index

Most Gulf stock markets opened lower on Wednesday due to lacklustre corporate earnings, although the Saudi index...

Published 29 Jan, 2025 01:59pm

Middle East

Emirati state weapons contractor invests in Israeli defense supplier

JERUSALEM: Thirdeye Systems, an Israeli military supplier, said it has sold a 30% stake to Emirati state-owned...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:06pm

Stocks

Gulf markets end mixed amid US tariff threats

Stock markets in the Gulf closed mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:03pm

Energy

Saudi, UAE, Iraq, Libya energy ministers meet after Trump OPEC comments

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s energy minister met his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq and Libya on...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:42pm

Middle East

Iran says US should win back Tehran’s trust for nuclear talks

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the new US administration should work to win back...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:39pm

Middle East

Palestinians return to Gaza City as mediators look ahead to next stage

GAZA/CAIRO: Displaced Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza City this week found a city in ruins after 15...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:33pm

USA

Egypt denies reports of Trump-Sisi phone call

CAIRO: Egypt said Tuesday that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi did not speak by phone with Donald Trump at the...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:19pm

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Iran’s Khamenei says Gaza brought Israel ‘to its knees’

TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that Gaza had brought Israel “to its knees”, in a...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:12pm

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Qatar reiterates support for two-state solution after Trump calls for moving Gazans

DOHA: Qatar reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump repeated his...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 05:09pm

Stocks

Saudi bourse rises on STC gains; Dubai index down

Gulf stock markets started Tuesday on a positive note, with most indexes rising, led by the Saudi index that was...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 02:31pm

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Senior Russian official to visit Syria, sources say

DAMASCUS: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov is set to meet Syria’s new rulers this week in Damascus,...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 02:28pm

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Pakistan Pavilion at Arab Health 2025 inaugurated

KARACHI: Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at Arab Health 2025 at Za’abeel Hall...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:54am

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Content creators become focus, eligible for Dubai golden visa as city looks to attract 10,000 influencers

DUBAI: In an effort to attract 10,000 influencers to the city and position itself as a prime destination for digital...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am

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Palestinians say two killed in Israeli West Bank strike

TULKAREM: The Palestinian health ministry said Monday two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike in the...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:41pm

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Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to invest in firms with property in Makkah, Medina

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s market regulator said on Monday it would allow foreign investment in listed companies that own...

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 07:22pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets fall amid US trade concerns

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, although the...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 07:07pm

Middle East

Hamas handed over list showing 25 hostages living, out of 33 due for release, Hamas official

GAZA: Hamas has handed over to mediators a list showing that 25 Israeli hostages are still alive, out of 33...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:50pm

Europe

Italy, Saudi Arabia ink strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

MILAN: Italy signed agreements worth around $10 billion with Saudi Arabia as part of a strengthened strategic...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:24pm

Middle East

Lebanese try again to return to southern border villages

BURJ AL MULUK: South Lebanon residents accompanied by the army tried to return to their villages on Monday, official...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:23pm

Middle East

Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough

CAIRO: Tens of thousands of Palestinians began moving along the main roads leading north in Gaza on Monday as Israel...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:56pm

Europe

Palestinians must not be expelled from Gaza, Berlin says after Trump comments

BERLIN: The Palestinian population must not be expelled from Gaza, the German foreign ministry said on Monday after...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:40pm

Middle East

Gaza officials say tens of thousands blocked from reaching north at Israeli barrier

NUSEIRAT: Gaza’s civil defence agency said tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were blocked from returning...

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm

Middle East

Israeli forces kill 15 in south Lebanon on pullout deadline

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli forces opened fire on citizens who were trying to return to their villages

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:33pm

Middle East

Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,306

GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday the death toll from the war with Israel had reached...

Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:32pm

Middle East

Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza

Israel to free 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages

Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

Middle East

Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border

BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army on Saturday warned residents of dozens of Lebanese villages near the...

Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:11pm

Middle East

Israel says UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30

UNITED NATIONS: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem...

Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:10pm

Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis release 153 prisoners with support from ICRC

CAIRO: Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday with support from the International...

Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:04pm

Middle East

Hamas names four Israeli female soldiers to be released in hostage deal

Hamas on Friday announced the names of four Israeli women soldiers to be released in exchange for Palestinian...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:05pm

Middle East

Saudi FM in Syria for first visit since Assad’s ouster

DAMASCUS: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat landed in Syria on Friday, an AFP correspondent reported, in his first visit...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 05:05pm

Middle East

More Gaza funding needed to hit ceasefire targets, UN official says

GENEVA: Funding shortages may affect the UN’s ability to maintain aid flows at target levels throughout the Gaza...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 04:35pm

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Gazans ready tent camps for families returning to north after ceasefire

CAIRO/CAIRO: Palestinians in northern Gaza prepared tent encampments for displaced families on Thursday, two days...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 12:19pm

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Qatar drafting new laws aimed at boosting foreign investment

DOHA: Qatar plans to introduce three new laws as part of a sweeping review of legislation designed to make the Gulf...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am

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Saudi FM in Lebanon for first visit in almost 15 years: state media

BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat landed in Beirut on Thursday to meet the country’s new leadership in the first...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:05pm

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Palestinian official says hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses raid

JENIN: A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the West...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:26pm

Middle East

Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,283

GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday the death toll from the war with Israel had...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:19pm

Stocks

Derayah Financial launches first Saudi IPO of 2025 with offer of 20% stake

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial will offer investors a 20% stake via an initial public offering, it said on...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:11pm

Middle East

Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies

JERUSALEM: Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:46pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia plans $600 billion in new US investment, trade over four years

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600...

Updated 23 Jan, 2025 04:28pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets gain; eyes on Trump’s tariff plan

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Thursday, with investors continuing to keep a close eye on...

Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:12pm

Middle East

Saudi prince’s investment firm would be keen on TikTok if Musk or others buy it, CEO says

DUBAI: Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s investment company Kingdom Holding (KHC) would be interested in...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:30pm

Middle East

UN chief praises Trump’s ‘large contribution’ to Gaza ceasefire

DAVOS: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday hailed Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to help secure a...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:09pm

Middle East

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

JENIN: Gunfire and explosions rocked the occupied West Bank’s Jenin area on Wednesday, a Palestinian official and an...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 05:56pm

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Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza complicates plan for lasting peace

CAIRO: In neighbourhoods levelled by 15 months of war with Israel, Hamas officials are overseeing the clearance of...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 01:19pm

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Dubai’s Crypto Tower will feature an exotic car dealership and a gold bullion shop

DUBAI: A 17-storey ‘Crypto Tower’ is in the works for Dubai including nine floors of offices tailored for both...

Updated 22 Jan, 2025 06:34am

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70,000 new firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce, of which more than 6,000 are Pakistani

DUBAI: The number of new companies joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce continued to soar as the figure hit 70,000...

Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:26am

Middle East

Israeli military chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’: statement

JERUSALEM: The head of Israel’s military, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, resigned on Tuesday over his...

Updated 22 Jan, 2025 12:35am

Middle East

Israel launches ‘significant’ military operation in West Bank, at least eight Palestinians killed

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH: Israeli security forces backed by helicopters raided the volatile West Bank city of...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:40pm

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Qatar says ‘confident’ in deal for ceasefire in Gaza

DOHA: Qatar is confident that the deal it helped mediate for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas addressed all the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:13pm

Africa

Niger frees news editor who aired junta-critical story

ABIDJAN: Niger has freed an editor-in-chief arrested after his TV news channel aired a programme critical of the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

Middle East

Gazans begin searching for people under rubble on day two of ceasefire

GAZA/CAIRO: Palestinians began searching on Monday for thousands of Gazans believed still buried under rubble, as...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:01pm

Middle East

Hamas says Gaza will ‘rise again’, rebuild after Israeli destruction

GAZA CITY: Palestinian group Hamas said Monday that Gaza and its people “will rise again” and rebuild the territory...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:15pm

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Israel-Hamas truce holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:41pm

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Yemen’s Houthis say they will only target Israeli-linked vessels after Gaza ceasefire

LONDON: Yemen’s Houthis will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to Israeli-linked ships after the Gaza...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:04pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets gain on Gaza ceasefire

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:28pm

Middle East

Late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners

BAYTUNYA: Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through a thick...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:09am

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Israeli hardline minister Ben-Gvir quits government over Gaza deal

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hardline Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and two other ministers from his...

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 08:56pm

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Israeli forces attack Gaza after ceasefire deadline missed

Palestinian medics say eight people killed shortly after Israeli warplanes and artillery attacked the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 02:28pm

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Gaza ceasefire delayed over hostage list

Hamas affirms commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal
The group says the delay in disclosing the names of hostages to be released in first phase was due to technical field reasons

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 12:21pm

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Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria

MAIDUGURI: At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker...

Published 19 Jan, 2025 10:35am

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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday

The three-stage ceasefire starts with an initial six-week phase when hostages held by Hamas will be exchanged for prisoners detained by Israel

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm

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Hezbollah chief warns Israel over ‘hundreds’ of truce violations

BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group on Saturday accused Israel of hundreds of violations of a ceasefire,...

Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:45pm

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Sirens sound in Jerusalem, blasts heard

JERUSALEM: Explosions were heard over Jerusalem after sirens blared across the city and central Israel on Saturday...

Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:25pm

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Israel accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of Gaza deal

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday accused Palestinian movement Hamas of backtracking on parts of the Gaza...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 02:38pm

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Most Gulf markets gain on hopes of Fed rate cut, Gaza ceasefire

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, as softer US core inflation data maintained the...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 02:03pm

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Despite ceasefire, 32 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

DOHA/CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal...

Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:48am

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Saudi minister confirms Manara Minerals looking at investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine

Says Saudi Development Fund could contribute over $100 million to Pakistan’s mining infrastructure

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:34pm

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Israeli prime minister’s office denies Hamas agreed to Gaza deal

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza...

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:02pm

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Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for Adriatic energy link

ABU DHABI: Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion...

Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:47pm

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$56,000 tuition a year: Dubai to welcome $100mn school campus in August

In another indicator of Dubai’s upward trajectory, one of the world’s largest operators of private schools – GEMS...

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 05:41pm

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Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on ‘coming hours’

DOHA/CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza on...

Published 15 Jan, 2025 01:41pm

Africa

Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says

NAIROBI: A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight of...

Published 15 Jan, 2025 12:46pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 29	278.93
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 29	278.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 29	155.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 29	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 29	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 29	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 28	6,067.70
Nasdaq / Jan 28	19,733.59
Dow Jones / Jan 28	44,850.35
India Sensex / Jan 29	76,280.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 29	39,346.10
Hang Seng / Jan 29	20,225.11
FTSE 100 / Jan 29	8,526.69
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 29	21,503.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 28	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 28	247,560.80
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 29	73.75
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 29	2,761.08
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 29	67.12
Petrol/Litre / Jan 30	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Waves Home Appliances / Jan 29 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	11.63 ▲ 1.06 (10.03%)
Redco Textile / Jan 29 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	19.97 ▲ 1.82 (10.03%)
Jauharabad Sug / Jan 29 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	21.84 ▲ 1.99 (10.03%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 29 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	14.81 ▲ 1.35 (10.03%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 29 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	44.41 ▲ 4.04 (10.01%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 29 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	86.43 ▲ 7.86 (10%)
Supernet Ltd. / Jan 29 Supernet Limited (GEM)(GEMSPNL)	19.80 ▲ 1.8 (10%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 29 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	30.69 ▲ 2.79 (10%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Jan 29 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	398.70 ▲ 36.25 (10%)

Stock	Price
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jan 29 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4.51 ▼ -0.85 (-15.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 29 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	6.88 ▼ -1 (-12.69%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 29 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.25 ▼ -0.32 (-12.45%)
Punjab Mod / Jan 29 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.60 ▼ -0.33 (-11.26%)
National Silk / Jan 29 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	49.29 ▼ -5.48 (-10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Jan 29 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	306 ▼ -34 (-10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 29 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	111.67 ▼ -12.41 (-10%)
Crescent Steel / Jan 29 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	112.88 ▼ -12.54 (-10%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 29 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	82.02 ▼ -8.63 (-9.52%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	67,917,203 ▼ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,182,412 ▲ 0.14
Sui South Gas / Jan 29 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	29,454,322 ▼ -1.6
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,207,516 ▲ 0.11
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,339,311 ▼ -0.04
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 29 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	26,038,104 ▼ -0.81
Dewan Motors / Jan 29 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	24,645,415 ▲ 3.11
Fauji Cement / Jan 29 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	18,743,736 ▼ -0.97
Lotte Chemical / Jan 29 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	14,546,524 ▼ -0.55

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