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Pakistan

SHC asks hospitals to reopen emergency wards and OPDs

Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered all public and private hospitals across the province to reopen emergency wards and outpatient departments (OPDs) immediately to treat the patients suffering from various ailments.

Published 14 May, 2020 12:04am

Reduction in CNG price: SHC issues notices to federal government, Ogra

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal government and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on a petition seeking reduction in prices of CNG in view of the fall in global crude oil prices.

Published 13 May, 2020 12:07am

Pakistan

SHC seeks details about SOPs devised to open markets

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday sought the new policy from the provincial government vis-a-vis easing of the lockdown in the province.

Published 12 May, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan

SHC seeks reply from government about decision on railway operation

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought written reply from the federal government about the decision related to railway operation taken in the National Command and Control Authority meeting in the wake of the coronavirus.

Published 09 May, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan

Funds' release: Federally-funded Karachi projects show mixed trends

Federally-funded development projects in Karachi showed mix trends in terms of receiving the funds during the first ten months (July-April) of current financial year.

Published 08 May, 2020 12:05am

ISP does not fall under Nepra's purview, SHC told

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) that issue of Industrial Support Package (ISP) does not fall under its purview, and it pertains to the federal government.

Published 06 May, 2020 12:04am

SHC told: Textile mills unable to pay wages to employees due to lockdown

The textile mills are not able to pay wages to their employees as ordered by the Sindh government due to the shutting down of their units because of the lockdown, the Sindh High Court (SHC) was informed here on Monday.

Published 05 May, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan

SHC restrains IATA from taking any coercive action against travel agencies

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has restrained the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from taking any coercive action against travel agencies including encashment of their guarantees by suspending the payment of cancelled tickets in present conditi

Published 01 May, 2020 12:54am

Pakistan

SOPs devised at national level should be implemented: Why mosques are being shut in Sindh, asks Justice Mazhar

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday sought the reply from provincial government about the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) of federal government to prevent spread of Covid-19.

Published 30 Apr, 2020 12:07am

Closed projects: MoDP&R proposes procedure to clear pending liabilities

Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms (MoDP&R) has proposed the procedure to clear the pending liabilities of the closed development projects. The development projects approved by different forums are executed by Ministries/Divisions. As per existin

Published 25 Apr, 2020 09:49pm

Pakistan

Facilities at fish harbour to be improved to meet EU standards

Government has approved two projects in Korangi Fish Harbour (KoFH) for improvement of facilities to bring fish handling practices at par with European Union's hygiene standards.

Published 23 Apr, 2020 02:53am

AL&R of Diamer-Bhasha Dam project's cost goes up

The cost of "Acquisition of Land & Resettlement of Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project " went up to Rs164.050 billion in 2nd revised PC-I against cost of Rs60.051 billion in original PC-I and Rs101.732 billion in 1st revised PC-I.

Published 21 Apr, 2020 03:03am

Jica provides Rs 784 millions to set up 'Business Park' at KFH

Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has provided Rs 784 million for establishment of "Business Park" at Korangi Fish Harbour (KFH).

Published 19 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Congregational prayers: SHC dismisses petition filed against restriction

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday dismissed the petition filed against the restriction on congregational prayers in mosques and ruled that the authorities concerned were taking steps to ensure the safety of lives in view of the spread of the coronaviru

Published 18 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

ML-I project under CPEC: WB says project not likely to be successful without railway sector's reformation

The World Bank (WB) has said that the ML-I project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) worth $9.172 billion will not be successful without reforming the railway sector in Pakistan.

Published 17 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Petroleum supplies: SHC orders customs authorities to refrain from creating hindrances

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered customs authorities to refrain from creating hindrances in petroleum supplies of Z.Y. Company Bulk Terminals (Pvt) Ltd., which are not part of dispute over 1,000 MT motor gasoline imported from Malaysia between them.

Published 16 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

ML-I project: Railways should evaluate impact of huge Chinese loan: PC

The Planning Commission of Pakistan has emphasized that before granting approval to ML-I project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan Railways should evaluate the impact of the huge Chinese loan for it on country's foreign debt.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

CPEC: Unit price of Chinese, Pakistani labourers needs to be rationalized: PC

The Planning Commission of Pakistan has identified huge disparity in unit prices of Chinese skilled labourers and that of Pakistani labourers in ML-I project in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Published 12 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

China to extend over Rs 2 billion grant-in-aid for varsities' transformation

China will extend Rs2.048 billion grant in aid for Phase-I of "Smart Universities Transformation through Smart Classrooms in Public Sector Universities of the Country".

Published 08 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Karachi Package: Federal government released funds totally for two-third of projects

The federal government released allocated funds for various development projects in Karachi Package totally except three projects in the first nine months of the current financial year.

Published 07 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 20	278.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 20	278.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 20	154.99
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 20	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 20	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
India Sensex / Jan 20	77,073.44
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 20	38,951.77
Hang Seng / Jan 20	20,075.11
FTSE 100 / Jan 20	8,520.54
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 20	20,990.31

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 20	76.74
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 20	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 20	242,541
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 20	2,724.84
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 20	67.80
Petrol/Litre / Jan 21	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bank Makramah / Jan 20 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	3.61 ▲ 0.91 (33.70%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 20 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.60 ▲ 1.00 (13.16%)
Apna Microfin. / Jan 20 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.50 ▲ 0.97 (10.18%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Jan 20 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	11.61 ▲ 1.06 (10.05%)
Loads Limited / Jan 20 Loads Limited(LOADS)	17 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
AKD Securities / Jan 20 AKD Securities Limited(AKDSL)	24.93 ▲ 2.27 (10.02%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 20 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	18.24 ▲ 1.66 (10.01%)
Attock Cement / Jan 20 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	254.47 ▲ 23.13 (10.00%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jan 20 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53.44 ▲ 4.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Hussain Industries / Jan 20 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	31.09 ▼ -3.45 (-9.99%)
Faisal Sp. / Jan 20 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	334.01 ▼ -35.89 (-9.70%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 20 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	4.61 ▼ -0.44 (-8.71%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jan 20 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	38.04 ▼ -3.46 (-8.34%)
MithchellsFruit / Jan 20 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	279 ▼ -24.10 (-7.95%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	19.26 ▼ -1.62 (-7.76%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 20 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	11.80 ▼ -0.99 (-7.74%)
Service Textile / Jan 20 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	13.82 ▼ -1.16 (-7.74%)
Masood Textile / Jan 20 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	52.02 ▼ -4.22 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	101,934,297 ▼ -0.01
Lotte Chemical / Jan 20 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	59,408,954 ▲ 1.94
Bank Makramah / Jan 20 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	57,604,421 ▲ 0.91
Hub Power Co. / Jan 20 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,888,747 ▲ 0.70
Hascol Petrol / Jan 20 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,496,536 ▲ 0.17
Dewan Motors / Jan 20 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,438,701 ▲ 1.02
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 20 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,244,731 ▲ 7.71
Maple Leaf Cement / Jan 20 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	19,741,577 ▲ 2.08
The Searle Co. / Jan 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	17,062,686 ▲ 4.29

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