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BISP scam: Cases of over 2,000 government officers sent to FIA

The government in its first crackdown on about 140,000 of its employees, who fraudulently secured financial assistance from the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has forwarded the cases of over 2,000 government officers to the Federal Investigation

Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Kamyab Jawan programme: PM to distribute cheques among Sindh youth: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the federal government is committed to the development of Sindh and has offered all possible assistance to the provincial government in this regard.

Published 28 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Business & Finance

CDA okays Rs 210.552 million for provision of gas network in sector I-14

Capital Development Authority (CDA) in line with its policy to complete the development works in the stalled sectors has approved Rs 210.552 million for installation and provision of gas network in sector I-14.

Published 25 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Coronavirus: PIA begins screening travellers at Beijing airport

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday started conducting pre-screening of travellers from neighboring China for signs of coronavirus.

Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

'Credibility of news': Pemra asked to develop mechanism

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Monday asked Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to devise a mechanism to ensure credibility of news.

Published 21 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Punjab NFC Award: Fawad writes to PM against 'violation' of Article 140A

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry has formally approached Prime Minister Imran Khan against continued 'violation' of Article 140A of the Constitution and lamented that despite lapse of 16 months, the PTI government in Punjab has

Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Major General Iftikhar appointed new ISPR chief

Pakistan Army on Thursday announced the appointment of Major General Babar Iftikhar as new director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Public sector jobs: Cabinet takes big step

The federal cabinet on Tuesday issued directives to the ministries and divisions to complete the recruitment process on 129,301 vacant posts within four months and decide the disciplinary matters related to civil servants on fast track basis. Special Assi

Published 15 Jan, 2020 12:00am

PM approves Rs 7 billion grant for USC: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a grant of Rs 7 billion for the Utility Stores Corporation.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Steps taken to improve tourism, aviation sectors: minister

The government has taken steps to improve economy as well as tourism and aviation sectors.

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Firdous for not politicising national matters

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Thursday said that matters of national interest should be kept away from politics.

Published 03 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Government touts 'pro-business' NAB law

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said that the government will not bypass the due process to implement the newly promulgated National Accountability Bureau (Amendment) Ordinance 2019

Published 01 Jan, 2020 12:00am

BISP database: Government decides to remove 820,165 'unmerited' people

The federal government has decided to expel 820,165 unmerited people from the database of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on Thursday made this an

Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Option of legislation remains intact: Firdous

Talking to media persons on Thursday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that legal team thoroughly examined the decision and found several legal loopholes in the verdict. The review petition was

Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Cabinet decides to decrease drug prices

The federal cabinet on Tuesday decided to reduce prices of 89 drugs by 15 percent with immediate effect to provide relief to the people Addressing a press conference after a meeting of the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Dr Firdous also sai

Published 25 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Judicious distribution of water: CCI decides to form body

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Monday decided to form a committee for judicious distribution of water among all the provinces.

Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Conference in Nairobi on January 30-31: Government seeks to boost exports through 'Look Africa policy' initiative

Pakistan-Africa Trade development conference scheduled for 30-31 January in Nairobi, Kenya will be sponsored by Ministry of Commerce as part of its "Look Africa Policy" to achieve geographical diversification of exports.

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Verdict reflects 'bias and personal animosity': Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the detailed special court verdict in the high treason case against former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd) is reflecting bias and persona

Published 21 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Announcement proved army's assertion: ISPR

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said on Thursday that detailed verdict in the case against Musharraf transgresses humanity, religion and moral value. Addressing a press conference after the detailed verdict in

Published 20 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Legal team to brief cabinet, says Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information & Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Pakistan will be on the forefront for the unity and harmony among the Muslim countries.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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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