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Mohammad Bilal Tahir

Pakistan

PIMA, HealthRab and NIH launch national survey to understand dynamics, behaviour of COVID-19 in Pakistan

“At the moment, COVID-19 cases are decreasing in Pakistan but at the same time, people are not getting themselves selves tested for the viral infection,” says expert.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 08:09pm

Pakistan

Digital media the way forward in wake of covid-19 CEO Pak-Qatar Family Takaful

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful was amongst the first to offer coverage for Coronavirus via its Family Sehat product offering.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 05:08pm

Pakistan

No student to be allowed to drop out due to financial difficulties: Habib University

The university has undertaken technology upgrades, revised logistical planning, instituted robust health and safety protocols, and measures to ensure financial stability in adjusting to Covid-19 induced reality.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 05:50pm

Pakistan

Uzair Baloch confesses to having killed 198 people: JIT report

KARACHI: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) in its conclusive report on Lyari's gangster Uzair Jan Baloch revealed...

Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am

Pakistan

Federal minister meets representatives from Bykea and Tech Valley

The minister appreciated the efforts of Bykea in helping grow and support the use of technology for the common man in Pakistan.

Updated 04 Jul, 2020 03:51pm

Pakistan

K-Electric customers can now pay their bills through Bykea

In order to pay their utility bill, customers can now simply call 0307-1234567.

Updated 02 Jul, 2020 05:12pm

Pakistan

Sindh extends Covid-19 lockdown for 15 days

KARACHI: The Sindh Government on Wednesday extended the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in the province including Karachi...

Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:37am

Markets

CM announces compensation for policeman, guards martyred in PSX attack

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a one-step upward promotion for the policeman killed...

Published 01 Jul, 2020 03:09am

Pakistan

SPARC organises online session to discuss Finance Bill recommendations on tobacco taxation

The surcharge of Rs10 for each cigarette pack can generate up to Rs. 40 billion in revenues.

Updated 30 Jun, 2020 05:22pm

Pakistan

HEC announces Certification from Home Platform across Pakistan

First 2,000 exams of Microsoft MOS and MTA free for students.

Published 30 Jun, 2020 03:59pm

Markets

PSX attack: Sindh CM directs LEAs to intensify targeted operation

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed law enforcement agencies (LEA) to intensify targeted...

Updated 30 Jun, 2020 03:33am

Pakistan

Cleaning, repair of watercourses: Sindh CM directs LG depts to devise a plan

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the local government (LG) department to workout a...

Updated 25 Jun, 2020 03:16am

Markets

Leading German Private Sector Development Financier Signs LOI to Acquire Stake in TPL Insurance

DEG is reentering the Pakistani market, and at this time of a pandemic, which will prompt companies to re- look at Pakistan.

Published 24 Jun, 2020 03:33pm

Pakistan

Pak-Qatar General Takaful offers exclusive discount on vehicle coverage for frontline heroes

“Today, I am proud to announce this initiative as a support for our frontline superheroes,” says CEO PQGTL.

Published 24 Jun, 2020 03:14pm

Pakistan

Hussain Dawood Pledge creating an impact with mass testing, patient care: Engro Energy CEO

KARACHI: As part of the Rs1 billion Hussain Dawood Pledge, various initiatives worth more than Rs265 million are...

Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:45am

Pakistan

Archroma to produce PPE in Pakistan

Liberty will be benefitting from Archroma’s specialty solutions for hygiene protection, and well-established technical expertise in the area of medical textiles.

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 05:50pm

Pakistan

Hussain Dawood Pledge creating an impact with mass testing, patient care and protection of frontline workers: CEO Engro Energy

“In my opinion, aggressive testing and diagnostics remains the key to win the battle against COVID-19 as seen from examples of South Korea, Taiwan and New Zealand,” says Ahsan.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:13pm

Pakistan

Bayer Pakistan facilitates knowledge sharing among farmers through its learning center

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture is one of the critical sectors that must continue to operate as usual to ensure food security in the country.

Published 19 Jun, 2020 05:56pm

Epaper

Smart lockdown begins across Karachi

KARACHI: 'Smart lockdowns' have begun in Covid-19 hotspots in various localities of Karachi. According to a...

Published 19 Jun, 2020 03:27am

Pakistan

High Dependency Unit to be established at Nishtar Hospital for COVID-19 patients

The project will be implemented and monitored by SPO, a civil society organization with countrywide presence and outreach.

Published 18 Jun, 2020 04:58pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 20	5,917.11
Nasdaq / Nov 20	18,966.14
Dow Jones / Nov 20	43,408.47
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,137.20
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,620.49
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,069.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	18,942.65

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 21	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	69.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,662.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 21	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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