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PM Khan, Sri Lankan president hold bilateral discussions

Matters of mutual interest were discussed between the two leaders.
The PM is visiting Sri Lanka for the first time since assuming office in 2018.

Published 24 Feb, 2021 10:49am

Pakistan

Pakistan calls on international community to play role to address systematic violence against women in IIOJK

The incidents of systematic violence and mass rapes in IIOJK have been documented by a number of independent Commissions, human rights organzations, global media and civil society organizations, including the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the FO said.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 02:12pm

Pakistan

Faisal Vawda allowed to contest Senate elections

The election tribunal dismissed the petition challenging the Senate nomination of Vawda.
Today is the final day of the two-day process for election tribunals to hear and decide and appeals against acceptance and rejection of Senate nominations.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 04:49pm

PM leaves for two-day visit to Sri Lanka

This will be PM Khan's first visit to Sri Lanka after assuming office.
"Thank you for your invitation Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Looking forward to my visit to further strengthen the friendship & cooperation between our two countries," the PM tweeted.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 12:04pm

Pakistan

PM requests PTI candidate to ask for re-polling as opposition 'crying hoarse over' Daska by-election

"I would request our PTI candidate to ask for re-polling in the 20 polling stations Opposition is crying hoarse over in the Daska NA 75 bye- election," the PM tweeted.
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will meet today to decide whether to announce the unconfirmed and unofficial results or not.

Updated 24 Feb, 2021 04:52pm

Pakistan

Justice Isa review petition: SC bench refers matter to CJP Gulzar Ahmed

Justice Umar Ata Bandial, heading the six-judge bench, announced the 5-1 majority verdict.
Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik who disagreed with the judgment will write a dissenting note.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:02pm

Pakistan

NA-221 Tharparkar constituency: PPP defeats PTI, retains seat for third consecutive time

The National Assembly seat had fallen vacant after PPP's MNA Pir Noor Mohammad Shah passed away from coronavirus last year in December.
The PPP’s candidate was leading with a massive 102,232 votes against his opponent PTI's Nizamuddin Rahimoon 52,522 votes.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 01:55pm

Pakistan

We urge US to play its role for peace dialogue between Pakistan, India: Asad Majeed

“Pakistan is committed to a peaceful neighbourhood, the onus is now on India to create the right conditions. We urge the US to play its role,” Asad Majeed Khan said.
He also asked the Joe Biden administration to make a new approach to deal with a new and transformed Pakistan.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan sees lowest death toll in a day since October after 16 die from coronavirus

Currently, there are 24,226 active COVID-19 cases in the country.
1,384 more people have also recovered from the virus, taking the tally to 535,491.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

Aman 2021: Pakistan Navy conducts joint exercises with Russian, Sri Lankan naval forces

DGPR said that the exercises were held in the north Arabian Sea.
The exercise was attended by the aerial assets of the Pakistan Navy and Air Force.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Pakistan

SAPM Sultan urges elderly citizens to register for next COVID-19 vaccination phase

"Now that we have expected arrival of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in early March, all those 60 years of age and older are now requested to begin registration," he tweeted.
More than 52700 health workers have been vaccinated across Pakistan with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:15pm

Pakistan

ECP issues production orders for Shehbaz Sharif, Ali Wazir and three others

The ECP has also issued production orders for Khurshid Shah, Khawaja Asif and Hamza Shehbaz.
These five detained lawmakers can now cast their vote on March 3.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 12:02pm

Lankan PM says looking forward to PM Imran Khan's visit next week

"This visit will further reinforce our bilateral relationship and pave way for joint ventures that mutually benefit both our nations," Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted.
PM will undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 February.
This will be PM Khan's first visit to Sri Lanka after assuming office.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

Passion, perseverance and determination of Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr will always be remembered: FO

The three climbers who went missing on February 5 were officially declared dead on Thursday.
It is believed the group reached the summit but encountered a problem on the way down.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

World

UN experts raise concern over India's move to enact laws in IIOJK that could discriminate Muslims, other minorities

“The number of successful applicants for domicile certificates that appear to be from outside Jammu and Kashmir raises concerns that demographic change on a linguistic, religious and ethnic basis is already underway,” the UN experts said.
The experts are in contact with the Indian government on this matter.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 02:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,245 new coronavirus cases, 40 deaths in 24 hours

Currently, there are 24,139 COVID-19 cases.
1,243 people also recovered from the novel virus in 24 hours.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Pakistan calls upon India to bring perpetrators of Samjhauta Express blast to justice 'without further delay'

The FO said that despite the availability of clear evidence, India’s continuing failure to provide justice to the victims of the horrible incident is a 'reconfirmation of the culture of impunity that the perpetrators of terrorist attacks enjoy in India'.
In 2007, the Delhi-Lahore Samjhauta Express train blasts resulted in the death of 68 passengers, including more than 40 Pakistani nationals.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

South African variant could significantly lessen vaccine protection: Study

A study released on Wednesday, showed reduced neutralization of the South Africa-like virus by blood from people who had been immunized with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 03:38pm

FM Qureshi, Egyptian counterpart discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

Qureshi also informed Shoukry about India’s Hindutva regime against Pakistan and termed it a danger for the peace and stability of the region.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen trade and economic relations between two countries through enhanced cooperation in diverse fields.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 12:35pm

Pakistan

ECP rejects PTI's objections, accepts nomination papers of Yousaf Raza Gilani for Senate elections

A PTI Senate candidate from Islamabad Fareed Rehman accused Gilani of concealing his conviction in a contempt of court case back in 2012.
Since a period of five years had elapsed since Gilani's conviction, he stands qualified for contesting election to the Senate from federal capital, ECP ruled.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:47am

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
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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