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Aisha Mahmood

World

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows tests positive for coronavirus

He tested positive on Wednesday.

Updated 07 Nov, 2020 11:16am

Pakistan

'Person not wearing mask to be fined, work from home must for 50% employees', NCOC issues new SOPs

A person outside without a mask will be fined Rs500 in Karachi.

Updated 07 Nov, 2020 10:12am

Pakistan

I was 'shocked' says Bilawal about Nawaz Sharif’s address at PDM’s Gujranwala rally

He said he 'cannot control what Nawaz says'.

Published 06 Nov, 2020 03:50pm

Pakistan

Hasan Abdal Railway Station to provide better facilities to all passengers, including Sikhs, says PM

He said he wants all citizens regardless of their religions, to have equal rights to practice their faith easily.

Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:12pm

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen returns to Pakistan after seven months

Jahangir said that he went abroad for medical treatment.

Published 06 Nov, 2020 01:27pm

Pakistan

Islamabad City App generates more than Rs 200 Million revenue since March

The app offers a wide range of public services like getting domiciles, and birth and death certificates, City guide, Utility Bills, and other valuable services.

Updated 06 Nov, 2020 01:08pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Indian cities among the most polluted: WHO

Bahawalpur, Faislabad, Karachi, Multan and Lahore are among the most polluted cities globally.

Published 06 Nov, 2020 12:37pm

Pakistan

Bosnian leader discusses defence, joint ventures with COAS

The COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to brotherly relations with Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 03:47pm

Pakistan

Govt decides not to close educational institutions in winter

The government will decide about holidays in northern areas because of the harsh weather conditions.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:23pm

Pakistan

41 Pakistani prisoners brought home from Sri Lanka

They were serving jail sentences under various charges.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 12:28pm

Pakistan

Education ministry to decide on winter holidays today

Board examinations of the eighth grade, as well as moving the academic year from April to August will also be discussed.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 11:42am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports highest number of deaths since July

Country reported 26 deaths and 1,302 new cases.

Published 05 Nov, 2020 10:21am

Pakistan

Pakistan will work with whoever wins US elections: FO

FO spokesperson said the election was an internal matter of the US.

Updated 06 Nov, 2020 09:21pm

Markets

Pakistan, Bosnia have always been friendly countries with no open issues, says Dzaferovic

He said both countries have plenty of opportunities to expand the cooperation between them.

Updated 04 Nov, 2020 02:29pm

Pakistan

Bosnian leader Dzaferovic meets PM Imran Khan

The two leaders will witness the signing of MoUs

Published 04 Nov, 2020 12:51pm

World

Two Muslim men praised for helping injured policeman, woman in Vienna shooting

Recep Tayyip Gultekin and Mikail Ozen carried an injured police officer to safety.

Published 04 Nov, 2020 10:28am

Pakistan

521 new cases take Sindh's tally to 147,295

The province also reported six deaths.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 07:01pm

Pakistan

India has no legal no locus standi on Gilgit-Baltistan: FO

FO categorically rejected the Indian Defence Minister’s unwarranted comments regarding Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Published 03 Nov, 2020 06:48pm

Pakistan

Govt has no plans to close educational institutions, businesses, PM says

He urged everyone to wear face masks and follow guidelines.

Updated 03 Nov, 2020 04:43pm

Business & Finance

PM announces power relief package: industries to be provided electricity at 50% of the rate

He said if they were buying electricity for Rs16/unit, they will now have to pay Rs8/unit for additional power, the PM said.

Updated 03 Nov, 2020 04:57pm

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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