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Pakistan

Worst hit Rawalpindi district reports over 5,600 COVID-19 cases over past four weeks

395 people tested positive during the past 24 hours.
Rawalpindi reported as many as 5,687 new cases in the last four weeks along with 138 deaths.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:59am

LHC grants bail to Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case

He has been directed to submit two surety bonds of Rs5 million each.
On September 28, NAB had arrested Sharif after the high court denied him further relief of pre-arrest bail in the reference.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 02:06pm

Pakistan

Weekends to be observed as closed days: NCOC issues Ramazan SOPs

The NCOC has decided to implement broader lockdowns from today, with stringent enforcement protocols where no mobility will be allowed except in emergency situations.
All indoor and outdoor activities have been banned.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:41am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a day since June as 135 people die in 24 hours

Country's COVID-19 tally now stands at 734,423 after 4,681 new cases were reported in 24 hours.
3,645 people also recovered in the past 24 hours.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 11:20am

Pakistan

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

More than 100 TLP supporters have been arrested.
Lahore police arrested on Monday Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

Pakistan

More than 1.3 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Pakistan: Asad Umar

He said that 60,000 to 70,000 people are being vaccinated daily in the country.
Pakistan has more than 0.9 million vaccines, Umar said.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 11:21am

Pakistan

Ramazan moon sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today in Peshawar

Earlier, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that the holy month of Ramazan will begin in Pakistan on April 14.
Today is the first day of Ramazan in Saudi Arabia.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 10:43am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day since June as 118 more succumb to virus

Country's death toll stands at 15,619.
3,432 people also recovered from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 09:50am

Pakistan

PPP calls it quits with PDM after seven months

Bilawal Bhutto said the CEC has directed all its office-bearers in the PDM to submit their resignations with immediate effect in protest of the attitude of the PDM.
The PPP has also demanded an apology from the PDM.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 05:12pm

Pakistan

‘SOP compliance remains very weak and pressure on hospitals is increasing’ warns Asad Umar

"Administration has been asked to ramp up compliance enforcement to avoid a crises like situation," Umar tweeted.
58 deaths and 4,584 new cases were reported in 24 hours.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

Human rights defender IA Rehman passes away

He passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Lahore.
IA Rehman was involved with journalism for more than 65 years.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 12:21pm

Pakistan

Bilawal tears up PDM's show-cause notice at PPP’s Central Executive Committee meeting

The PDM had served notices to PPP and the Awami National Party for not attending the alliance meeting and violating its decision.
Bilawal said that opposition parties enjoy mutual respect and no one has the right to make any independent party accountable for its policies.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 12:10pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 active cases in Pakistan reach 75,266; death rate slows for first time in several days

The country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 10.29%.
58 deaths and 4,584 new cases were reported in 24 hours.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 09:50am

Pakistan

NCOC extends existing COVID-19 restrictions till April 13

A detailed discussion and decision on non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during Ramazan will take place on Monday.
During the last 24 hours, Pakistan reported 5139 new positive cases and 100 deaths.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 04:55pm

Pakistan

DRAP allows IDC, Shifa International Hospital to resume COVID-19 vaccination after verification of cold chain monitoring

On April 7, DRAP had stopped both the centers from administering Sputnik V, saying that they deviated from the recommended storage temperature of the vaccine.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 01:51pm

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen, son's bail extended in FIA cases

A banking crimes court granted pre-arrest bail to the two till April 17 and sought arguments from the FIA and other parties on the jurisdiction.
Lahore sessions court also extended the interim bail of the Tareens till April 22

Published 10 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Pakistan

PTI, PML-N lock horns once again as polling begins for NA-75 Daska by-election

The NA-75 seat fell vacant after the death of PML-N MNA Syed Iftikharul Hassan last year.
A tight contest is being expected between PML-N's Nosheen Iftikhar and PTI’s Ali Asjad Malhi.

Updated 10 Apr, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Pakistan, China agree to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping in UN framework

Pakistan and China jointly chaired the 3rd Round of China-Pakistan Consultations on the United Nations Affairs by video conference.
- Views were exchanged on a wide range of multilateral issues of mutual interest covering all major areas of the United Nations’ work.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:21pm

Pakistan

Qureshi visits Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, meets war wounded soldiers

The whole nation takes pride in our Armed Forces and acknowledges their achievements and sacrifices may it be during war, internal security duties or nation building projects across the length and breadth of the country, Qureshi said.
AFIRM is a premier rehabilitating institute for war-wounded soldiers who have sacrificed their limbs during various military operations.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:59am

Pakistan reports over 5,300 COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day

The country reported 5,312 new cases and 105 new deaths in 24 hours.
54,948 tests were conducted across the country during the last 24 hours.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:47am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 22	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 22	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 22	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 22	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 21	5,948.71
Nasdaq / Nov 21	18,972.42
Dow Jones / Nov 21	43,870.35
India Sensex / Nov 22	78,147.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,170.91
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,202.46
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,225.74

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 22	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 22	70.18
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 22	2,691.90
Diesel/Litre / Nov 22	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 22 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 22 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 22 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 22 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 22 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 22 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 22 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 22 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 22 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	95,563,962 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 22 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	51,499,190 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 22 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	48,260,119 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 22 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,585,332 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 22 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	42,849,466 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 22 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	41,650,133 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 22 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	33,841,692 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 22 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,303,681 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,120,112 ▲ 0.00

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