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EDITORIAL: Diaspora Pakistanis disturbed by our increasingly intolerant politics have effectively been using their...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:31am

World

Republicans ahead in battle for control of US Congress

WASHINGTON: Republicans nudged ahead in their mission to wrest the closely divided US Senate from Democratic control...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:58am

World

Democrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress

WASHINGTON: Democrat Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Pakistan

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed meets new head of Pakistan Caucus in US Congress

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States congratulates the lawmaker on assuming the leadership role and expresses his commitment to work together to strengthen the bilateral partnership

Published 18 Sep, 2024 06:06pm

Pakistan

Tom Suozzi appointed head of Pakistan Caucus in US Congress

WASHINGTON: Congressman Tom Suozzi has been appointed as the head of the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress,...

Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:48am

World

Kamala Harris says she will aim to pass middle class tax cut as president

CHICAGO: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in her Democratic National Convention speech on...

Published 23 Aug, 2024 11:16am

Opinion

Netanyahu, scripture & the fraternity of imperialist apostles

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.”...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:15am

Perspectives

China’s Olympics rise redefines global competition with US

China's strong response to doping allegations reflects the behavior of a major power that desires to protect its reputation and soft image abroad vis-a-vis its geopolitical competitors

Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:55pm

World

Kamala Harris ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza after tough talks with Netanyahu

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris signaled a major shift on US Gaza policy Thursday, with the presidential hopeful telling...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 11:52am

World

Iran condemns US for welcoming Israeli PM

TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday denounced the US government and Congress for welcoming the Israeli prime minister amid the...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:46am

World

Thousands protest Netanyahu outside US Capitol

WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched towards the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Benjamin Netanyahu and...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:29pm

World

Israel PM to rally US Congress support amid tensions with Biden

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress Wednesday,...

Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:26pm

World

US lawmaker Sheila Jackson Lee, founder of Pakistan Caucus, passes away at 74

US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, founder and co-chairperson of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has died, her...

Updated 20 Jul, 2024 09:38pm

World

Joe Biden, Netanyahu expected to meet in Washington during Israeli PM’s July visit

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet in Washington...

Updated 03 Jul, 2024 11:54am

Pakistan

PUC chief condemns US Congress resolution

LAHORE: Chair Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that political and religious...

Published 01 Jul, 2024 07:01am

Pakistan

PM skips session as NA passes resolution against Congress

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif skipped an important session as the National Assembly on Friday passed a...

Updated 29 Jun, 2024 08:49am

Pakistan

FO terms US resolution ‘unsolicited interference’

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch sharply criticised a resolution passed by the US House of...

Updated 29 Jun, 2024 04:08pm

Pakistan

US again urges Pakistan to ‘fulfil’ constitutional, global obligations

WASHINGTON: The United States has once again stressed Pakistan to fulfil its “constitutional and International...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am

Pakistan

Govt to counter Congress motion thru NA: Dar

ISLAMABAD: A day after the US House of Representatives demanded an independent probe into the February 8 Pakistan...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am

Pakistan

Probe into general election: Pakistan to pass its own resolution in response to US, says Dar

Draft resolution prepared by Pakistan will be shared with the opposition and treasury benches, adds the foreign minister

Updated 27 Jun, 2024 09:02pm

Pakistan

FO terms US Congress’ resolution ‘unconstructive’

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Affairs Ministry states US House of Representatives’ Resolution 901 on the political...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am

Pakistan

US Congress seeks probe into electoral fraud claims

WASHINGTON: The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted in favour of an impartial...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan questions timing after US lawmakers call for probe into general elections

Islamabad says resolution stems from incomplete understanding of political situation and electoral process in the country

Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:17pm

World

Israel’s Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address lawmakers in the US Congress on July 24,...

Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:05am

World

US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital...

Published 23 May, 2024 11:11am

Early GSP renewal by US Congress: Pakistan reiterates its request

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its request for early renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by...

Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:19am

World

Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid

JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am

World

Zelensky urges US House speaker on military aid

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday pressed US House Speaker Mike Johnson to help deliver...

Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am

Pakistan

Imran demands Majeed’s statement over ‘cypher’

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Tuesday rubbished the...

Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am

World

US Congress advances $1.2 trillion spending package to avert shutdown

WASHINGTON: After days of delay, US congressional leaders unveiled a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending measure for...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 3	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 3	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 3	150.01
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 3	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 3	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 3	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 2	6,047.15
Nasdaq / Dec 2	19,403.95
Dow Jones / Dec 2	44,782
India Sensex / Dec 3	80,853.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 3	39,248.86
Hang Seng / Dec 3	19,694.44
FTSE 100 / Dec 3	8,345.09
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 3	20,011.64

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 2	235,340
Petrol/Litre / Dec 3	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 3	68.37
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 3	17,685
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 3	2,645.88
Diesel/Litre / Dec 3	258.43

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.30 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	630 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	67.69 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,118.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.14 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.30 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	630 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	67.69 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	150 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,118.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	13.14 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	213,514,857 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Dec 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	196,907,321 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 3 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	68,325,507 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	66,212,972 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 3 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	65,264,278 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Dec 3 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	61,288,845 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Dec 3 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	49,268,731 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 3 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	46,902,495 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Dec 3 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	31,910,059 ▲ 0.00

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