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Pakistan

Asad Umar recovers from coronavirus

He thanked all those who asked about his health and wished him a speedy recovery.
- He tested positive on December 18.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:45am

World

Saudi Arabia extends entry ban for another week

The Ministry of Interior said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure against the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus.
France, South Africa, Canada, Italy, Joran, Japan are among the several countries where the new variant has already reached.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:11pm

Pakistan

Balochistan assembly speaker asks ECP to postpone Jan 14 Senate election

Speaker Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said the elections should be postponed due to the second wave of the coronavirus in the country.
The seat fell vacant after the death of PML-N Senator Kalsoom Perveen.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 01:50pm

Pakistan

Islamabad mayor election: PTI's candidate Malik Sajid Mahmood casts vote

The upcoming mayor will be elected for the next two months.
The election is being held after PML-N’s Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned in October.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:46am

Pakistan

UNGA president condemns terrorist attack in Balochistan's Harnai

"I condemn the terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province," he tweeted.
On Sunday, during intense exchange of fire, seven brave soldiers embraced shahadat while repulsing raiding terrorists.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:06am

Pakistan

At 18.18%, Mirpur's COVID-19 positivity rate highest in the country: NCOC

In the last 24 hours, AJK reported 45 cases and one death, taking the tally to 8,148 and 214 respectively.
The national positivity rate is 6.12%.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:34pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt to file petition against Omar Saeed Sheikh's release: Wahab

Sindh government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that the petition will be filed on Monday.
The SHC has ordered the immediate release of Omar Saeed Sheikh.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:43pm

Pakistan

PML-N's Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s name removed from ECL

His name has been removed from the ECL for 15 days.
Abbasi will be traveling to the US to visit his ailing sister and brother-in-law.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 10:59am

Pakistan

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

AC Civil Lines WaleedBaig sealed Saffron Marquee in Clifton for violating SOPs.
Workes of the marquee were also fined Rs500 for not wearing masks.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:29am

Pakistan

Decision on reopening educational institutions to be taken on Jan 4: Shafqat Mahmood

The minister said that he very much would like to reopen all educational institutions as he is concerned about the learning losses especially at the primary level.
Educational institutions were closed on November 26 across the country.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 11:15am

Pakistan

Govt creates official email accounts of all serving officers

Email accounts of Pakistan Administrative Services (PAS), Office Management Group, and the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) have been created.
The division said an SMS will be sent to all officers with their respective Username/Email ID along with a 3-character code.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:17pm

Pakistan

Naeem Bukhari’s PTV appointment: IHC seeks govt's reply in two weeks

Petitioner said Bukhari's appointment is in violation of various verdicts of the honourable Supreme Court and IHC.
Bukhari was appointed PTV Board of Directors for a period of three years on contract in November.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 12:57pm

Pakistan

Sepoy Mukhtar martyred in Indian firing across LoC: ISPR

Pakistan Army responded effectively to India's unprovoked firing and caused substantial damage to Indian troops in men and material, ISPR said.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 12:04pm

Pakistan

Second wave: Pakistan sees highest death toll in a day after 111 people die from coronavirus

The last time the country reported the highest number of deaths was on June 20 when it reported 153 fatalities.
So far, 417,134 people have recovered from the virus.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 11:22am

Pakistan

Pakistan Army soldier martyred in firing by terrorists in Awaran operation: ISPR

During intense exchange of fire with terrorists Havaldar Shoaib embraced shahadat, the ISPR said.
Army conducted an intelligence-based operation on terrorist hideout in Silak Kaur, Awaran, Balochistan and killed one terrorist.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 10:12am

Business & Finance

PM thanks Overseas Pakistanis as amount remitted in Roshan Digital Account crosses $200 million

I want to thank our great asset, Overseas Pakistanis. MashaAllah funds sent by them through Roshan Digital Accounts created by SBP crossed $200 mn yesterday," PM tweeted.
Roshan Digital Account provides innovative banking solutions for millions of non-resident Pakistanis (NRPs).

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 10:10am

Pakistan

Hindu community granted permission to construct cremation ground in Islamabad

In its order, the CDA said the height of the boundary wall shall not exceed seven feet and that of the enclosure not less than three feet.
The construction of the community centre will begin in January.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest LoC violations that left 1 dead, 3 injured

On Tuesday, a 50-year-old woman was killed and three civilians including four-year-old minor sustained injuries after Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate firing in Hotspring and Jandrot Sectors of the LoC.
The Indian occupation forces have carried out 3012 ceasefire violations to date.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 12:49pm

Pakistan

Visas issued to 47 Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit temples in Pakistan

These pilgrims will visit Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas in Chakwal district of Punjab from December 24 till December 29.
Thousands of Indian Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visit Pakistan every year to observe several religious festivals.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 11:14am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 4,415 COVID-19 recoveries in 24 hours

So far, 415,352 people have recovered from the virus in Pakistan.
2,142 people also tested positive for coronavirus in last 24 hours.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:53am

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 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Petrol/Litre / Nov 23	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Diesel/Litre / Nov 23	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 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)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 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)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 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)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 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)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 23 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 23 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 23 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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