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Sports

PSL 6 likely to be postponed again amid operational challenges

The event was supposed to resume from June 1, and conclude on June 20, either in Pakistan or in the UAE.
If the board does not receive clarity by Thursday, it will have no choice but to postpone the remaining matches for an indefinite period.

Updated 19 May, 2021 08:02pm

Pakistan

NCOC allows reopening of schools, outdoor dining from May 24

The NCOC has allowed the reopening of schools and colleges from May 24 in areas where the COVID positivity ratio is less than 5 percent.

Updated 19 May, 2021 07:29pm

Sports

PCB to finalize the venue for remaining PSL 6 matches in today's meeting

The uncertainty is due to the UAE government’s condition that demands all players, officials, and management staff involved in the league be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Updated 19 May, 2021 06:34pm

Business & Finance

MG Pakistan to launch a budget car in Pakistan

This budget family car targeted towards the middle class is possibly a sporty hatchback.
Although Javed Afridi didn’t share any details about the vehicle set to be launched, local media reports that the vehicle in question is the MG3.

Published 19 May, 2021 03:56pm

World

Modi turns down Punjab's 8th request to import oxygen from Pakistan

The BJP government has refused to take any help from the ‘enemy state’ amid a lethal second outbreak of COVID-19.
The recent was the eighth instance when requests made by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and other politicians from the state to procure oxygen from Pakistan were denied.

Updated 19 May, 2021 03:35pm

World

Pakistan demands independent inquiry into extrajudicial killings of Kashmiri youth

The fresh act of state terrorism took place on Tuesday morning during a cordon and search operation in the Khonmoh area of Srinagar, in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.
Earlier on Monday, the Indian forces had killed two more innocent youth of the district after declaring them ‘terrorists.’

Updated 18 May, 2021 09:52pm

Business & Finance

Car sales slump 17 percent in April

After several months of increase in auto sales, April was the first month to show a downward trend, as the auto industry recorded 17,233 vehicle sales in the last month.

Updated 18 May, 2021 09:31pm

Pakistan

Four dead, several injured as massive dust storm hits Karachi under cyclone Tauktae

Heavy dust storms and rainfall hit the parts of Karachi on Tuesday afternoon under the influence of cyclone Tauktae.
Due to the gusty winds, the wall of a house in Baldia Town collapsed, killing at least one person.

Updated 18 May, 2021 08:38pm

World

Peace talks: Iran asks Saudi Arabia to help with oil export and US sanctions

Iran has reportedly asked Saudi Arabia to help sell its oil and get rid of the US sanctions in exchange for limiting Houthi attacks on the kingdom’s oil facilities.
The Iraqi officials familiar with the development informed a media organization.

Updated 18 May, 2021 06:32pm

Business & Finance

Here is why you should not book Honda City in advance

Although pre-booking for a new car sounds fascinating, there are several reasons why it isn't a good idea.
First and foremost, Honda itself urges consumers to obtain an understanding of the vehicle they're about to splurge on before paying for it.

Updated 18 May, 2021 03:25pm

Business & Finance

MG to introduce first Pakistan-made electric car very soon

MG Pakistan's poster boy, Javed Afridi said that the automaker is set to introduce a dedicated lineup of Pakistan-assembled EVs to the market very soon.
While speaking to Khaleej Times, the company’s stakeholder revealed that Pakistan's first locally assembled EV will be the MG ZS EV.

Published 18 May, 2021 01:55pm

Sports

Australian cricketer Aaron Summers charged with child sexual offences

Summers, who most recently played for Deccan Gladiators in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, was arrested in Fannie Bay on Friday afternoon.
Police, with an arrest warrant, raided his residence in Fannie Bay and seized his mobile phone before making the arrest.

Published 17 May, 2021 08:34pm

Business & Finance

Here are the price and booking details for Haval Jolion and H6

Sazgaar will sell CBU units of these two vehicles. Jolion costs Rs.5,525,000, while the booking amount is two million.
Meanwhile, the H6 is being sold for Rs.6,295,000, with the booking amount at Rs.2,300,000.

Published 17 May, 2021 07:42pm

World

US seeks 'justification' from Israel for strike on media building

The Israeli Air Force destroyed a building housing The Associated Press and Al Jazeera offices and claimed that Hamas used the building for a military intelligence office.
However, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has not seen any information provided.

Updated 17 May, 2021 07:53pm

Sports

Remaining PSL 6 matches likely in Abu Dhabi

The PSL organizers have received some positive signals from the UAE government and the cricket board.
An official confirmation in this regard is likely after the Eid holidays.

Updated 17 May, 2021 04:38pm

Business & Finance

MG Pakistan's local assembly plant is almost ready

In a recent post on MG Pakistan’s Facebook page, the company highlighted how their local assembly plant, being constructed under the 'greenfield status,' is almost ready.

Published 17 May, 2021 03:16pm

Sports

UFC 262: Charles Oliveira knocks out Michael Chandler to claim lightweight title

The 31-year-old scraped past the first round with TKO former Bellator champ Chandler. But in round two, the Brazilian rushed to victory 19 seconds in.
“I think we saw one of the toughest dudes on the planet come back from some adversity,” said Chandler.

Updated 16 May, 2021 02:38pm

Sports

Neymar accused of plotting armed assault against activist investigating homophobic claims

An assistant to a Member of Parliament (MP), has filed a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of Sao Paulo. He reportedly claimed that he fears for his life.
Argipino Magalhaes also accuses Neymar’s lawyer, Davi de Paiva Costa Tangerina, of making death threats against him.

Updated 16 May, 2021 01:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan down to 61 percent of COVID-19 peak as cases continue to fall

Reuters reported that the country’s new infections fell by over 22,00 daily over the last three weeks, a whopping 39% slump from what they were in the third week of April.

Updated 14 May, 2021 09:14pm

Business & Finance

Five EV Startups lose over $40 billion after merger with SPACs for public listing

During their high, the EV firms, Nikola Corp., Fisker Inc., Lordstown Motors Corp., Canoo Inc., and Arrival Ltd. were worth $60 billion combined.
They have since lost $40 billion of market capitalization.

Updated 14 May, 2021 07:10pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 28	281.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 28	279.71
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 2	149.97
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 2	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 2	1.29
Euro to USD / Apr 2	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 27	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 28	5,580.94
Nasdaq / Mar 28	17,322.99
Dow Jones / Mar 28	41,583.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 1	8,653.57
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 1	22,445.60
France CAC40 / Apr 1	7,860.39
India Sensex / Apr 2	76,432.38
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 2	35,703.81
Hang Seng / Apr 2	23,135.12

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 27	275,205
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 28	17,085
Petrol/Litre / Apr 2	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 2	71.15
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 2	3,116.61
Diesel/Litre / Apr 2	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 2	68.26

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Mughal Iron & Steel (R) / Mar 27 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited (R)(MUGHALR2)	4.01 ▲ 1 (33.22%)
Parmount Sp. / Mar 27 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.10 ▲ 0.59 (16.81%)
Shaheen Ins. / Mar 27 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	7.50 ▲ 0.97 (14.85%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 27 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.02 ▲ 1.37 (10.04%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 27 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	33.83 ▲ 3.08 (10.02%)
Sardar Chemical / Mar 27 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	35.95 ▲ 3.27 (10.01%)
J.K.Spinning / Mar 27 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	69.58 ▲ 6.33 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Mar 27 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	106.28 ▲ 9.66 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Mar 27 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	121.88 ▲ 11.08 (10%)
Allawasaya Tex / Mar 27 Allawasaya Tex. & Finishing Mills Ltd(AWTX)	1,429.95 ▲ 130 (10%)

Stock	Price
Arif Habib Corp / Mar 27 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	11.60 ▼ -98.09 (-89.42%)
Elahi Cot. / Mar 27 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	135.93 ▼ -15.1 (-10%)
Khalid Siraj / Mar 27 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	8.03 ▼ -0.87 (-9.78%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 27 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	874.01 ▼ -93.68 (-9.68%)
Saritow Spinning / Mar 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	18.90 ▼ -1.75 (-8.47%)
Cordoba Logistics / Mar 27 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	12.61 ▼ -1.15 (-8.36%)
Sally Textile / Mar 27 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11.01 ▼ -0.99 (-8.25%)
Masood Textile / Mar 27 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	49.06 ▼ -4.27 (-8.01%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 27 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.57 ▼ -0.73 (-7.09%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Mar 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	42 ▼ -3.1 (-6.87%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	45,325,056 ▲ 0.31
Pak Elektron / Mar 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	29,179,304 ▲ 0.67
P.S.O. / Mar 27 Pakistan State Oil Company Limited(PSO)	26,879,128 ▲ 1.58
Arif Habib Corp / Mar 27 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	20,499,919 ▼ -98.09
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,191,931 ▼ -0.03
B.O.Punjab / Mar 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,148,304 ▼ -0.2
Pak Petroleum / Mar 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	15,934,134 ▼ -1.85
Engro Fert. / Mar 27 Engro Fertilizers Limited(EFERT)	14,419,464 ▲ 0.5
Fauji Cement / Mar 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	14,194,696 ▲ 0.53
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 27 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	11,282,647 ▲ 0.09

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