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FWO constructing Isolation Hospital and Infections Treatment Centre

The Frontier Works Organization (FWO) is constructing Isolation Hospital and Infectious Treatment Centre (IHITC), a project worth Rs600 million, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Institute of Health (

Published 16 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Provinces free to make decisions: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday accused that the Sindh government was "dividing" the country amid coronavirus pandemic. The federal and provincial governments will have to work

Published 16 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

CDA takes possession of further land of Park Enclave-II

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken over possession of further 140 kanal land of Park Enclave-II on Tuesday.

Published 15 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Rs 2.5 billion relief package to be enhanced to Rs 7 billion: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Thursday said that Rs2.5 billion relief package had been announced, which would be enhanced to Rs7 billion.

Published 10 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Wheat, sugar crises: PM vows firm action after release of report on 25th

The federal government will take strict action against those involved in the wheat and sugar crises after release of inquiry commission's report on 25th of this month.

Published 08 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

CDA to take possession of 450 kanal land in Park Enclave-II

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday decided to take possession of 450 kanal land in Park Enclave-II. In a meeting presided by the chairman CDA, instructions were issued to take over the vacant land as all pending matters were reported by the

Published 07 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Number of Covid-19 cases to soar in coming days, alerts Dr Zafar

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Saturday said that the number of cases in the coming days would increase eventually.

Published 05 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Federal government decides to extend lockdown

The federal government on Wednesday decided to extend the lockdown to counter the novel coronavirus for another fortnight (till April 14).

Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am

No segment of society can be left at Covid-19 mercy: COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said that, "we can address all vulnerabilities only through a coherent national effort, before they turn into threats."

Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Federal cabinet takes stock of grim situation

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs1.2 trillion economic relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan last week.

Published 01 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Army facilitating civil admins in fighting Covid-19 spread

In order to facilitate the civil administration in combating the spread of coronavirus and enforcing the social distancing policy, army has been deployed in aid of civil power in the federal capital, 108 districts of the provinces, the Gilgit-Baltistan as

Published 29 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Around 12,218 suspected cases of corona in country: Government extends closure of western, eastern borders for two more weeks

The federal government has decided to close the eastern as well as the western borders along India, Afghanistan and Iran for another two weeks in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Published 29 Mar, 2020 12:00am

NCC takes key decisions to implement PM's assistance programme

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Thursday took key decisions for implementing the prime minister's economic assistance programme.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Minister announces stopping of operation of 34 trains

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Saturday urged the people to avoid unnecessary travel amid coronavirus outbreak. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that they had decided to shut down 34 trains f

Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

All educational institutions' exams put off till June 1

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday said that the government had decided to postpone all examinations including those of boards and the Cambridge system till the first of June, amid fear of coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Published 19 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Budget strategy paper approved by cabinet

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, on Tuesday said that the cabinet had approved budget strategy paper for the financial year 2020.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:00am

India playing 'dangerous' game: ISPR chief

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Thursday said, "Pakistan is ready to respond to any challenge to the country's security and integrity."

Published 28 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Proposed reduction in power tariffs: Energy ministry to brief PM about roadmap: Firdous

Energy Ministry will apprise Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday (today) on long-term roadmap to bring down the prices of electricity for both domestic and commercial consumers by removing power sector challenges.

Published 26 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Zainab Alert Bill: Senate body approves changes

The Senate's Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday approved changes to the Zainab Alert Bill. After the law is passed, it will be applicable across Pakistan.

Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Ministry of defence production: Government decides to turn 5 entities into autonomous bodies

The federal government has decided to declare five entities of the Ministry of Defense Production autonomous bodies. These are the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POFs) Board, Wah Cantt, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Board, Taxila, Pakistan Aeronautical Comp

Published 22 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 27	278.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 27	278.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 27	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 27	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 27	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 24	6,101.24
Nasdaq / Jan 24	19,954.30
Dow Jones / Jan 24	44,424.25
India Sensex / Jan 27	75,346.55
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 27	39,565.80
Hang Seng / Jan 27	20,197.77
FTSE 100 / Jan 27	8,485.58
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 27	21,124.29

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 24	18,485
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 24	248,285
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 27	74.82
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 27	2,763.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 27	67.70
Petrol/Litre / Jan 28	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Jan 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.93 ▲ 0.49 (14.24%)
Chenab Ltd / Jan 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.57 ▲ 1 (13.21%)
B. F. Mod. / Jan 27 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.39 ▲ 0.89 (11.87%)
Sanghar Sugar / Jan 27 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	25.36 ▲ 2.31 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jan 27 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	36.70 ▲ 3.34 (10.01%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jan 27 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	113.69 ▲ 10.34 (10%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Jan 27 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	25.85 ▲ 2.35 (10%)
Archroma Pak / Jan 27 Archroma Pakistan Limited(ARPL)	478.56 ▲ 43.51 (10%)
Saritow Spinning / Jan 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	12.24 ▲ 1.11 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 27 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	17.52 ▼ -1.95 (-10.02%)
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	39.53 ▼ -4.39 (-10%)
Hussain Industries / Jan 27 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	28.50 ▼ -3.14 (-9.92%)
Arctic Textile / Jan 27 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	18.90 ▼ -2.08 (-9.91%)
Apna Microfin. / Jan 27 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.09 ▼ -1.1 (-9.83%)
National Silk / Jan 27 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Gammon Pak / Jan 27 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	38 ▼ -4.04 (-9.61%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jan 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	2.57 ▼ -0.27 (-9.51%)
Synthetic Prod / Jan 27 Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited(SPEL)	41 ▼ -4.06 (-9.01%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	61,454,571 ▼ -0.13
Sui South Gas / Jan 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	57,677,562 ▼ -4.39
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	33,767,457 ▼ -0.06
The Searle Co. / Jan 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	26,713,969 ▼ -5.54
Pak Elektron / Jan 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	22,757,545 ▲ 0.67
Fauji Cement / Jan 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,797,108 ▼ -0.46
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 27 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	18,489,077 ▼ -6.73
P.T.C.L. / Jan 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	18,264,183 ▲ 0.82
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jan 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	17,202,553 ▲ 0.67

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