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Pakistan

Barred from travelling: Shehbaz Sharif files contempt of court plea in LHC

The opposition leader has made the federal government and Director General Federal Investigation Agency (DG-FIA) Wajid Zia the respondent in his plea
The National Accountability Bureau had alleged that Shehbaz transferredRs533 million through TTs

Published 17 May, 2021 12:37pm

Pakistan

Corruption case: Govt includes Shehbaz Sharif's name in no-fly list

Rasheed says if Shehbaz Sharif is allowed to go abroad, it could affect the proceedings of the case
The opposition leader said he wanted to go abroad for treatment but he did not submit any medical reports to justify his claim: Interior minister

Updated 17 May, 2021 11:37am

Pakistan

Pakistan desires broad-based and comprehensive partnership with US, Qureshi tells Blinken

Foreign minister says the people of Pakistan are deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in the Israeli Occupied Palestinian territories
The FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Afghan peace process and highlighted sacrifices in the fight against terrorism

Updated 17 May, 2021 11:01am

World

China accuses US of ignoring plight of Palestinians by blocking UN meeting on Gaza

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying says the US had single-handedly obstructed the Security Council from speaking out on the crisis
China will push the Security Council to take action soon, as well as reiterate its firm support for a two-state solution: Hua

Updated 16 May, 2021 12:12pm

Pakistan

Veteran politician Begum Nasim Wali Khan passes away

Begum Naseem Wali was suffering from diabetes and heart ailments
Wali's funeral prayers will be offered at 6 pm today at Wali Bagh, Charsadda

Published 16 May, 2021 10:47am

World

Fighting between Taliban, Afghan forces resume in Southern Afghanistan after ceasefire ends

Attaullah Afghan says Taliban fighters attacked security checkpoints on the outskirts of Lashkar Gah and other districts
Violence intensified in Afghanistan after the United States missed a May 1 deadline, agreed with the Taliban last year, to withdraw all of its troops

Updated 16 May, 2021 11:36am

Pakistan

COVID-19: Pakistan reports 76 deaths, 2,379 new infections in 24 hours

The coronavirus positivity rate in the country is 7.82 percent
Since the COVID outbreak, Punjab has reported the most number of infections with 324,589 cases, followed by Sindh with 297.078 infections

Updated 16 May, 2021 09:52am

World

Israeli offensive forced 10,000 Palestinians to leave homes in Gaza, UN raises concern

UN office states during the COVID-19 pandemic, Palestinians have taken shelter in schools, mosques, and other places with limited access to water, food, hygiene, and health services
Israeli forces and Palestinian groups must allow the UN to provide humanitarian aid including fuel, medical supplies, and food to the affected people: UN

Updated 15 May, 2021 10:57am

Pakistan

Sindh govt stops fresh Sinopharm vaccinations to ensure adequate supply

Murtaza Wahab says Sinopharm has not been banned in Sindh, only its fresh dose has been stopped for the time being
The Sindh Health Department has instructed the medical staff to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine instead of Sinopharm to first-time receivers

Published 15 May, 2021 10:23am

Pakistan

Anti-state remarks: PML-N MNA Javed Latif sent to jail on 14-day remand

On May 10, the court extended the physical remand of the PML-N MNA for two days
Javed Latif was arrested after a session court rejected his bail petition in a case registered against him on charges of inciting people against state institutions

Updated 12 May, 2021 03:47pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt allows takeaway facility at restaurants, vaccination centres to remain open during Eid holidays

Sindh CM says the provincial government has permitted a takeaway facility but the restaurants will not use chairs or provide any kind of sitting facility
Murad says 64 deaths and 7.08 percent cases were reported in the fourth week of Ramazan

Published 12 May, 2021 01:26pm

World

Taliban seize Nerkh district on outskirts of Kabul

The area has long been used by militants as a gateway to reach the city and launch deadly attacks on Afghan forces
The Defence Ministry of Afghanistan says it would launch an offensive to win back the district

Published 12 May, 2021 01:02pm

Pakistan

PM Imran says Pakistan stands with Gaza and Palestine, shares Chomsky's quote

At least 35 people were killed in Gaza in fierce clashes between Israel and Hamas
The OIC and Muslim leaders around the world condemned the brutal attack by Israeli forces in Gaza

Updated 12 May, 2021 12:23pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 vaccination registration for 30 years and above to kickstart on May 16

Minister says as vaccine supply continues to improve and vaccination capacity gets enhanced in all Federating units, we continue to expand the categories of those who are eligible to get vaccinated
The federal government has launched a digital portal for the registration through which a code is assigned to the person and then they can go to a designated vaccination center and get a jab

Published 12 May, 2021 10:52am

Pakistan

COVID-sniffing dogs deployed at New Islamabad Airport

The dogs, provided by Pakistan Army, have been specially trained to sniff out passengers suffering from coronavirus
A four-member team of the Health Ministry has also be deployed at the airport to take samples of suspected COVID-19 passengers

Published 12 May, 2021 10:35am

Pakistan

NCOC issues SOPs for Eidul Fitr prayers

Eid prayers should be offered in open places under COVID-19 protocols. In case prayers are offered indoors, windows and doors of mosques be kept open for adequate ventilation
A distance of six feet should be ensured between rows of worshipers and handshakes should be avoided

Published 11 May, 2021 04:07pm

Pakistan

Govt will not hold dialogue with India till restoration of Kashmir's special status, says PM Khan

Imran says India's objective to tackle China's growing military and economic power is a futile effort and will not yield results
Pakistan is fortunate to come out successfully from the first and second waves and the government’s strategy helped in saving the economy: PM

Updated 11 May, 2021 03:28pm

Pakistan

CAA expresses 'grave concern' over fake PCR test results

CA states the onus of contributing towards this national cause does not fall on the authority alone but is a responsibility that has to be shared by all concerned stakeholders including airline operators
The authority directed all airlines operating to and from Pakistan to ensure that all passengers traveling to the country possess test results from government-approved labs and that no test results be accepted without a valid QR code

Updated 11 May, 2021 02:22pm

Pakistan

Hopes are high for sustainable peace in Afghanistan after COAS-Afghan leadership meeting: FM

Qureshi says US has commenced withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the responsibility now lies on Afghans, as they have to play a vital part in making their country peaceful
The Muslim world needs to be mobilized on the issue of Palestine: FM

Updated 11 May, 2021 01:16pm

World

OIC condemns escalating Israeli aggression and attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque

The OIC endorsed support to Palestine's cause and urged the international community to take steps to save Palestinians from Israeli attacks
During the meeting, Pakistan’s permanent representative at the UN also strongly condemned the Israeli aggression

Published 11 May, 2021 11:41am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 2	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 2	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 2	156.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 2	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,881.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 1	19,310.79
Dow Jones / Jan 1	42,544.22
India Sensex / Jan 2	79,764.68
Hang Seng / Jan 2	19,586.19
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,177.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	19,923.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	241,773.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 2	71.98
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 2	2,635.56
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 2	68.76
Petrol/Litre / Jan 3	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jan 2 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.66 ▲ 0.80 (13.65%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 2 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.85 ▲ 0.80 (13.22%)
Tri-Star Power / Jan 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.87 ▲ 0.63 (12.02%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 2 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.47 ▲ 1.00 (11.81%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 2 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.69 ▲ 4.34 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 2 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	629.66 ▲ 57.24 (10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Jan 2 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	217.42 ▲ 19.77 (10.00%)
Exide (PAK) / Jan 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	889.49 ▲ 80.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 2 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.97 ▼ -0.72 (-19.51%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 2 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.90 ▼ -3.10 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 2 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	34.76 ▼ -3.86 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 2 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	108.10 ▼ -11.97 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 2 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.60 ▼ -8.62 (-9.88%)
National Silk / Jan 2 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 2 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.41 ▼ -4.04 (-9.75%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 2 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.36 ▼ -3.53 (-8.85%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 2 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.51 ▼ -0.51 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 2 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	88,905,675 ▲ 0.88
Cnergyico PK / Jan 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,999,946 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,859,219 ▲ 0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,831,962 ▼ -0.20
Telecard Limited / Jan 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	60,523,518 ▲ 0.72
B.O.Punjab / Jan 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,412,470 ▼ -0.17
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 2 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,276,943 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Jan 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,978,834 ▲ 0.11
Aisha Steel Mill / Jan 2 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,731,868 ▼ -0.39

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