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Pakistan

73 officials tested positive for COVID-19 in one week: Sindh Police

So far, 4,426 officials have recovered from coronavirus.
Sindh has so far reported 259,855 cases and 4,426 deaths.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

LHC bars NAB from arresting Capt Safdar till March 29

NAB Lahore had summoned Safdar in a case of possessing assets beyond known sources of income on March 10.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 12:57pm

There is need for effective action against global spread of fake COVID-19 vaccines, Pakistan urges world

The impact of coronavirus on transnational organized crime has been significant. There is a compelling case for enhanced int'l action to combat & dismantle networks/platforms," Munir Akram said.
He said that there can be no sustainable development without justice, rule of law and prevention and control of crime.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 11:24am

Pakistan

International Women's Day: COAS says Pakistani women deserve our immense respect, gratitude

They are also at the forefront against COVID-19. They deserve our immense respect and gratitude, the army chief said.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 10:37am

Pakistan

Four terrorists killed in North, South Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Security forces conducted two IBO at Datakhel in North Waziristan and at Zoida in South Waziristan tribal district.
Abdul Adam zeb alias Dung (TTP Bismillah group), commander Molvi Mehboob alias Molvi (TTP Sajna group) and commander Mir Salam alias Anas (TTP Sajna group) were killed by security forces.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 10:22am

Pakistan

'We reject the vote of confidence,' says Fazlur Rehman

"We do not accept today's Assembly session, nor do we accept the confidence vote, " Rehman said while speaking to the media on Saturday.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 04:02pm

Pakistan

PM Khan wins vote of confidence from NA amid opposition's boycott

The PM has secured 178 votes.
The PDM had announced that it will not attend the session.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 02:33pm

Pakistan

Secondary, higher secondary exams are not being rescheduled, IBCC clarifies

The date of the examination will remain the same which is May-July 2021.
“Please don’t consider any news, unless posted from the official source,” IBCC said, regarding a fake notification circulating on social media.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 11:06am

World

Biden nominates Pakistani-American as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

If confirmed by the US Senate, I will put my heart & soul into helping small businesses everywhere in these challenging times," Dilawar Syed tweeted.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 03:09pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus cases rise by 30% in a week after government eases restrictions

Last month, the NCOC eased most of the restrictions, allowing commercial activities, schools, offices and other workplaces to function fully.
1579 cases were reported during the past 24 hours.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 12:39pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,579 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

52 more people died from the virus in the last 24 hours.
Pindi and Islamabad reported the highest deaths, new cases since December.

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 10:32am

Pakistan

PM nominates Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate chairmanship

PM Imran Khan will also address the nation today.
The elections for the Senate chairman and deputy chairman will be held on March 12 through secret balloting.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 03:51pm

US will continue to work closely with the Pakistani authorities on shared interests: US State Department

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US has important relations with Pakistan.
As the State Department, we continue to follow developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely. Our policy when it comes to – when it comes to it has not changed, the spokesperson said.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 11:56am

Pakistan

PM to seek vote of confidence from parliament after Senate defeat

On Wednesday, Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Yousuf Raza Gilani won the Senate seat from Islamabad, defeating PTI's Hafeez Sheikh.
Qureshi said that the PM had taken the decision to seek a vote of confidence with a view to making it clear as to who is standing with Khan’s ideology and who is not.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 10:40am

Pakistan

PM Khan to open 14th ECO Summit virtually today

The theme of the Summit is "Regional Economic Cooperation in the Aftermath of COVID-19.
The 14th Summit of the ECO is being chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 10:06am

Pakistan

Pakistan to get 10mn free coronavirus vaccines from COVAX by June

Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia will be among the biggest recipients of free coronavirus vaccines before June.
The COVAX scheme confirmed Pakistan to get 14,640,000 doses.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:46am

Pakistan

In upset for PTI, PPP's Yousuf Raza Gilani wins Senate seat from Islamabad

Gilani received 169 votes while Sheikh was able to muster 164 votes.
Independent candidate Abdul Qadir, JUI-F's Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and BNP's Muhammad Qasim have each been elected to a general seat
MQM's candidate for a women's seat Khalida Ateeb won with 57 votes, while PPP's Palwasha Khan also won with 60 votes

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:28pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia

A Houthi projectile injured five civilians in a border village in Jazan region.
"Pakistan also calls on Houthi militia to halt its attacks on Ma’arib governorate in Yemen. We reiterate our call for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen through peaceful means," FO said.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 04:03pm

Pakistan

180000 senior citizens have so far registered for coronavirus vaccine

Vaccination of those who register in this category will start this month.
An official of the Ministry of National Health Services has said there are around eight million people aged 65 and above.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:26pm

Pakistan

SC orders demolition of lawyers chambers, says their location is illegal

The SC dismissed the Islamabad Bar's plea and upheld the Islamabad High Court's verdict ordering the demolishing of the chambers.
The top court said all the lawyers' chambers set up at football ground are illegal, and no illegal activity can be justified.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:18am

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
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
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 22	70.12
Petrol/Litre / Nov 23	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	95,563,962 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	51,499,190 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 23 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	48,260,119 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,585,332 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 23 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	42,849,466 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 23 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	41,650,133 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 23 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	33,841,692 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,303,681 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,120,112 ▲ 0.00

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