Key contributors to the momentum were stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs), exploration and production (E&P) firms and the banking sector. “The upward momentum signifies a boost in investor confidence, driven by expectations of an improved economic landscape,” it said. Overall trading volumes increased to 765.4 million shares compared with Monday’s tally of 734.3 million. Cnergyico PK was the volume leader with trading in 82.3 million shares, gaining Rs0.24 to close at Rs4.85. It was followed by Pakistan Refinery with 53.7 million shares, gaining Rs1.34 to close at Rs26.98 and Fauji Foods with 37.7 million shares, gaining Rs0.36 to close at Rs9.50.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that the nation should not have any doubts about the general elections scheduled to be held on February 8, 2024. The prime minister expressed the hope that the elections would be held free and fair. Prime Minister Kakar disagreed with the view that the decision of May 9 arsons should be left to the people for elections. Prime Minister Kakar said expressed the fear that if continues, the Israeli aggression could also impact the entire Gulf and the world. Prime Minister Kakar, who recently returned after attending the COP 28, he said that funds under Loss and Damage Fund were yet to be allocated.

‍☠️⚓️☠️ #AllAboutTheFamily #RecruitBHS pic.twitter.com/a5r5x8mzIM — Brunswick High Football (@BrunswickFB) December 5, 2023Thank you @Coach_Norvell and @r81dugans for stopping by the Frier house today! Norvell is the sixth different ACC coach to lead his team to an undefeated record in conference play since 2000. Travis — who accounted for 27 touchdowns — was joined by Wilson, North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and Virginia receiver Malik Washington as unanimous first-team picks. run it up 4 our man of the year nominee #WPMOYChallenge + @derwinjames pic.twitter.com/SlOOIYKkaP — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 5, 2023Gus Malzahn talks about the College Football Playoff committee's snub of Florida State. Louis had career match highs with eight blocks at North Carolina on Nov. 19 and .875 hitting percentage vs Western Carolina on Aug. 25.

Within this political landscape, the Janata Party provided the foundation for the birth of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980. It was in this context that the Janata Sangh merged with several parties in 1977 to form the Janata Party. Internal divi­sions led to the disintegration of the Janata Party, paving the way for the emergence of the Bhara­tiya Janata Party in 1980. The judiciary in India, in its decision on the Babri Mas­jid demolition case, appeared to prioritise the Hindutva ide­ology. The date 06 December sig­nifies not just the anniversa­ry of the Babri Masjid demoli­tion but also commemorates the death of Dr B R Ambedkar.

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has jacked up the power price by Rs 3.0786 per kilowatt hour (kWh) on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for the month of October 2023. According to NEPRA notification, the hike in electricity prices will be applicable to all consumers except lifeline, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and K-Electric. Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), on the request of DISCOs, submitted an application with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to increase the electricity price under FCA of October, 2023. Likewise, power production from bagasse recorded at 29 GWh, the price of which has been calculated at Rs 5.9822 per unit. The electricity generated from wind was recorded at 191 GWh, 02 per cent of total generation and solar at 76 GWh, 0.79 per cent of the total generation in October 2023.

ATHENS — Georgia did not win the SEC this year, as it came up just short against Alabama in the SEC championship game. The Bulldogs though did top the conference when it comes to All-SEC representation. Georgia had four players make First Team All-SEC and seven land on the second team. Bowers, Van Pran and Stackhouse were three of the 12 players recognized for having multiple All-SEC appearances. The SEC announced that individual awards will be released on Wednesday and the All-Freshman team will come out on Thursday.

Urbanisation is the process of people moving from rural ar­eas to cities, posing a global chal­lenge. In the 1950s, 70% of peo­ple lived in rural areas, but this has changed due to factors like in­dustrialization and globalisation. Pakistan is the 6th most urbanised country, with 34% living in urban areas. For an area to be declared urban, it needs municipal facilities, hospi­tals, corporations, schools, and col­leges, with a minimum population of 5,000. In essence, urbanisation involves people moving from rural to ur­ban areas for improved econom­ic opportunities or education.

In a significant development, the Afghanistan interim government has apprehended three commanders and 16 foot soldiers associated with the Malakand Division chapter of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The move comes as Pakistan intensifies its pressure on the Afghan Taliban to take decisive action against the TTP, a group implicated in a spate of recent terrorist activities in Pakistan. Authorities revealed that the Bannu attack was carried out by an Afghan national, marking the latest in a series of attacks in Pakistan since the return of the Afghan Taliban to power in August 2021. Since the return of the Taliban to power in August 2021, Pakistan has witnessed a concerning surge in terrorist attacks. Statistics reveal a 60 per cent increase in overall attacks, with suicide attacks rising dramatically by 500 per cent.

National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf highlighted on Tuesday the pressing need for transparent polls to shape the fate of the country. Speaking in Pattoki to the media, Ashraf shared his perspective, affirming, “It seems that general elections are on the horizon. The PPP stands out as the most popular party, championing the narrative of ‘Vote say izzat lo,’ while the PML-N echoes the sentiment with ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do. During a press conference in Islamabad, PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi remarked, “Once again, there seems to be a selection process within the PTI. The PTI has garnered support from a former PPP leader, Barrister Gohar Ali, who contested the 2018 elections under the PPP banner.”

FILE - Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks for a receiver as Miami linebacker K.J. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson is the unanimous choice as the league’s top defensive player for the 2023 season. Travis’ selection in voting by 14 media members who cover the conference headlined a haul of honors for the fourth-ranked Seminoles. AdvertisementTravis was a second-team pick at quarterback last year behind North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, who was the offensive player of the year. Travis — who accounted for 27 touchdowns — was joined by Wilson, North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton and Virginia receiver Malik Washington as unanimous first-team picks.

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) skates past St. Louis Blues players after they celebrate their 2-1 overtime win in an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)Pavel Buchnevich scored 38 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Monday night. Alexey Toropchenko scored in regulation for the Blues and Jordan Binnington made 33 saves. Advertisement“We feel real good when we score first, that’s for sure,” Blues coach Craig Berube said. But when we have the lead we play confident.”Jack Eichel scored for the Golden Knights while Logan Thompson made 25 saves.

In the 29th minute Florida State drew first blood. Florida State loves goals more than the Cookie Monster loves chocolate chips. We have said all along that Florida State was never going to be beaten if they play their A game. On October 19th against Pitt, Florida State went to the locker room down 1-0. Florida State has the best roster in soccer and it isn’t close.

Armed men are on watch at a makeshift camp in the Kuki stronghold of Churachandpur district, in India's troubled Manipur state. PHOTO: AFPAt least 13 people were killed in a gunfight between two unknown militant groups in India's restive Manipur state on Monday, a police official said, seven months after ethnic clashes in the border state killed at least 180 people. Their bodies, with multiple bullet wounds, were found in a village in Manipur's Tengnoupal district where the official said a "massive" gunfight was reported. No weapons were found near the bodies, the senior police official told Reuters by phone from state capital Imphal, requesting anonymity. "It could be possible the weapons were looted after they were killed," the official said, adding that they could not immediately identify the dead or the militant groups.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his populist rhetoric have led his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party to decisive electoral triumphs in recent state elections. The BJP held Madhya Pradesh with a resounding win, while also taking control of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Congress got a big win in Telangana, beating a regional party that has won every election since the state was created in 2014. Put another way, the BJP took home thumping wins in all three states in which it was considered competitive. This does not augur well for India which, under Modi, has steadily drifted into the realm of “electoral autocracy” with its secular and democratic credentials repeatedly called into question.

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the unanimous pick as Associated Press Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year, while Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson is defensive player of the year. Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz won coach of the year honors Monday after leading the ninth-ranked Tigers into the Cotton Bowl against No. He also has two interceptions and returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown against Chattanooga. Other unanimous first-team picks include LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers, Missouri running back Cody Schrader, Georgia tight end Brock Bowers and Georgia center Sedrick Van Pran. The AP All-SEC teams were voted on by a panel of 14 sportswriters and broadcasters covering the league.