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Pakistan

LHC dismisses Javed Latif's appeal in controversial remarks case

Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim says there will be no relief for people who criticize the state
Latif had said that if anything happened to PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, the PML-N will not say Pakistan khappay

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:28pm

Pakistan

People from low-income class can now own houses on mortgage, PM Imran addresses groundbreaking ceremony

People can become owners of their homes by paying installments instead of rent: Imran
PM says the status quo has adopted a system of bribery and did not want the country to change for better

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 01:24pm

Pakistan

Chinese smart electric car under one million price tag to hit Pakistani auto market soon

Wuling Mini EV is so popular that it has been sold in greater quantities than Tesla's Model 3
The Chinese electric car has been rated as the best-selling EV for January and February 2021 due to its lower price tag

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 12:28pm

Pakistan

Govt allows China's CoronaVac COVID vaccine for emergency use

Coronavac is the third Chinese vaccine to be used in Pakistan
As compared to other Chinese vaccines, the efficacy rate of CoronaVac is low

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:54am

Pakistan

There is need to change current COVID-19 vaccination strategies, PM Khan tells D-8 summit session

Imran says the developed countries should show more solidarity and contribute to funding the third world states
The premier emphasized the need for business partnerships among the D-8 members, terming it ‘essential’ for building a stronger economy

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:56pm

Pakistan

Govt plans to open COVID-19 registration for all citizens after Eid, says Umar

Minister says next five to six weeks are critical with regards to the ongoing third wave of the coronavirus in the country
So far 14,000 people have received vaccination through the private sector, while 1.1 million have been inoculated as part of the government campaign: Umar

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:17pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court orders completion of KCR project in nine months

KCR project director told the court that the Green Line BRT scheme has become a hurdle near Nazimabad
Transport secretary says eleven underpasses and one flyover are to be built along the track

Published 08 Apr, 2021 03:51pm

Pakistan

Illegal construction: SC orders demolition of residential building in Karachi

Justice Gulzar expressed anger over encroachments, saying SBCA is responsible for all illegal constructions in Karachi
The top court stated it will remove Karachi commissioner over encroachments and lack of development

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:32pm

Pakistan

Gillani files intra-court appeal in IHC against Senate chairman election

In the appeal, the former prime minister has pleaded with the IHC to declare a single bench’s decision null and void
Gillani also requested the court to abrogate the presiding officer’s decision of rejecting seven votes polled in favor of the petitioner

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

Pakistan

PM Khan performs groundbreaking of residential complex in Islamabad

PM says the residential complex, Farash Town Apartments, will be completed in two years
Residential project will provide houses to 2,000 people who are unable to afford a house: Imran

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 12:28pm

World

US restores aid to Palestinians with $235 million funding package

Blinken says the US will relaunch policies stopped during the Trump administration, including $150 million for UN Relief and Works Agency
Assistance will help provide critical relief to those in great need, fosters economic development, and supports Israeli-Palestinian understanding, security coordination, and stability

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:52am

Pakistan

PM appreciates Russia's efforts for promoting Afghan peace process

Imran says Russia's move to hosting the recent meeting of Extended Troika in Moscow is an important step in this regard
Premier reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to expeditiously conclude the requisite legal process for the Pakistan Stream (North-South) Gas Pipeline project and commence the work as early as possible

Published 07 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

Pakistan

NA-75 Daska by-poll: ECP initiates inquiry into disappearance of presiding officers

Punjab Election Commissioner Saeed Gul has been appointed as inquiry officer who will submit a report by May 15
The inquiry officer will seek the help of all institutions and interview the presiding officers who went missing

Published 07 Apr, 2021 03:55pm

Pakistan

Promoting tourism: PIA commences direct flights from Lahore to northern areas

The first flight carrying 153 passengers departed from Lahore to Skardu
The move is part of the national flag carrier's enhanced flight operation to connect cities

Published 07 Apr, 2021 02:52pm

Pakistan

NAB granted time to file rejoinder in Maryam Nawaz's bail cancellation plea

The Lahore High Court adjourned a further hearing of the case for an indefinite period
Maryam had stated that the cases filed by the anti-graft watchdog and arrests aimed to suppress her voice

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:24pm

Pakistan

Bakhtawar Bhutto tests positive for COVID-19, goes into isolation

Bakhtawar says she tested positive for Covid19 on April 2nd – isolating and recovering
Get vaccinated & help those less fortunate to get vaccinated too: Bakhtawar

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:00pm

Pakistan

Two children, woman killed in Karachi blast

The blast was so intense that several cars were damaged while three shops were completely destroyed
Investigation officials said that the explosion occurred at an LPG cylinder shop

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 11:41am

Pakistan

COVID pandemic: Pakistan reports 102 deaths, 4,004 new infections in 24 hours

The COVID positivity ratio in the country is 9.6 percent: NCOC
At least 3, 769 patients are in critical condition while the total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 700,188

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 11:02am

Pakistan

Academic activities in Sindh to resume from April 22, says Ghani

Minister says the pandemic situation is under control in the province as no district is specifically affected by the virus
The positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in educational institutions stands at 2.6 percent: Ghani

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:31pm

Pakistan

Bail cancellation: Maryam requests LHC to reject NAB's petition with fine

Maryam says the cases filed by the anti-graft watchdog and arrests aimed to suppress her voice
NAB has kept a complete silence for 14 months in the case before summoning her again: PML-N vice president

Published 06 Apr, 2021 03:23pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 4	277.99
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 4	277.79
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 4	152.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 4	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 4	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 4	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 4	5,712.69
India Sensex / Nov 4	78,782.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 4	38,053.67
Nasdaq / Nov 4	18,179.98
Hang Seng / Nov 4	20,567.52
FTSE 100 / Nov 4	8,184.24
Dow Jones / Nov 4	41,794.60
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 4	19,147.85

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 4	71.65
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 4	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 4	244,227
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 4	2,745.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 4	69.93
Petrol/Litre / Nov 5	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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