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Pakistan

Four soldiers martyred in Afghan cross-border attack in South Waziristan: ISPR

The ISPR said that responding to the attack, soldiers killed four of the attackers.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Naik Imran Ali, Sepoy Atif Jahangir, Sepoy Anees ur Rehman and Sepoy Aziz.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 11:04am

Pakistan

ECP to start receiving nomination papers today for Senate elections scheduled for March 3

Issuing a schedule for the Senate elections, set to be held on March 3, the ECP said candidates can file nomination papers with the returning officer on February 12 and February 13.
The Senate polls will see the election of 48 senators.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 12:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan successfully test fires Babur cruise missile with a range of 450km: ISPR

Babar cruise missile is capable of engaging targets at land and sea with high precision, ISPR said.
President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the participating troops on successfully conducting the training launch of the missile.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 03:42pm

World

China, India agree to pull back troops from Himalayan lake in 'phased, coordinated manner': Indian defence minister

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that both India and China would initiate the process of withdrawing the deployment of their troops in a phased, coordinated, and verified manner.
China’s defence ministry said frontline troops from the two countries had begun to pull back from the shores of the lake.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 12:42pm

World

‘There has been no change in US policy in the region,’ clarifies State Dept on its ‘India’s Jammu & Kashmir' statement

Earlier, US State Department welcomed the resumption of 4G mobile internet in 'India's Jammu & Kashmir'.
“I want to be very clear, there has been no change in US policy in the region,” said State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 01:19pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

"Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity," FO added.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said that four Houthi drones were used in the attack.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 11:11am

Pakistan

Anyone 65 and above can register for COVID-19 vaccine from next week: Asad Umar

The vaccination of those who register in this category will start in March," Asad Umar tweeted.
On February 3, Pakistan began its vaccination drive with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:01pm

Pakistan

SC commutes death sentences of two mentally challenged prisoners to life imprisonment

The SC has directed the Punjab government to immediately shift the accused from prison to the Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Lahore.
Kanizan Bibi and Imdad Ali have spent 30 and 18 years on death row.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 02:29pm

World

Biden administration would like to rebuild relationship with Pakistan, make it more productive

James M. Lindsay, a senior vice president at the Council for Foreign Relations said that the Biden administration is hopeful of finding ways to improve relations with Pakistan.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 11:39am

Qureshi assures Chilean FM that all possible efforts are being taken to trace missing K2 climbers

Qureshi briefed his Chilean counterpart of efforts being made by Pakistan to locate them, including a number of search flights by Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters amid challenging weather conditions.
Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr lost contact with the base camp on Friday and were reported missing on Saturday.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Qureshi says government will respect SC’s guidance on Senate’s open ballot issue

Qureshi said that when before the opposition parties were demanding open voting for senate elections they are now opposing it for political scoring.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 04:30pm

Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in COVID-19 hotspots of six Lahore neighborhoods

Lockdown will remain in place till February 19.
During the lockdown, there will be controlled entry and exit in the areas identified as coronavirus hotspots.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:45pm

World

Hackers try to contaminate Florida town's water supply through computer breach

The hackers then increased the amount of sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, being distributed into the water supply.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 11:27am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports lowest number of COVID-19 cases since October

The country reported 1008 coronavirus cases in 24 hours.
1,441 people have also recovered during the last 24 hours.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 12:36pm

Pakistan

Russia, US among 45 countries to participate in Pakistan Navy's 'Aman 2021' exercise

The multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 will be held in Karachi and in Pakistan waters from February 11 to February 16.
US, Russia, UK and other countries from Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, South Asia and South East Asia have confirmed their participation.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 10:03am

Pakistan

COVID-19 infects 78 more officials in Sindh Police in last 4 days

24 officials have so far died from coronavirus.
More than 5323 officials have also recovered from the novel virus.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:37pm

Pakistan

1 killed, 5 suspected militants arrested in clash with CTD in Karachi

A rickshaw fitted with explosives was found at their hideout which was defused by the bomb disposal squad.
Earlier, the National Counter-Terrorism Authority had warned of a major terrorist activity in Karachi.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 02:41pm

Pakistan

Asad Umar says Sindh is vaccinating VIPs, urge govt to give COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers only

His statement comes after pictures on social media showed PML-N leader Mohammad Zubair's, daughter and son-in-law being vaccinated in Karachi.
Umar said that during the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) meeting, the Sindh government was instructed to vaccinate healthcare workers only.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan says UN report vindicates its stand on threats from Afghanistan

The report vindicates Pakistan’s longstanding position on threats posed to Pakistan and the region by groups like the TTP, JuA, HuA and their affiliates, based in Afghanistan, FO said.
- The FO said Pakistan stands firm in its resolve to partner with international community against the menace of terrorism.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:08am

Pakistan

Pakistan's coronavirus death toll crosses 12000 mark after country reports 59 fatalities in 24 hours

59 deaths were reported during the past 24 hours.
So far, coronavirus has claimed 12,026 lives in Pakistan.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 10:31am

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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