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Pakistan

PM directs NA speaker to accept oppositions' resignations as soon as they are submitted

Imran says the resignations should be accepted within 30 minutes after verification
The opposition is playing its cards to get National Reconciliation Ordinance: Imran

Published 29 Dec, 2020 03:46pm

Pakistan

New coronavirus strain detected in three UK returnees, confirms Sindh health dept

Officials took samples of 12 people upon their return from the UK for genotyping, out of which six turned out to be positive while three showed the new strain of the virus
Health experts say samples of three UK returnees show a 95 percent match to the new Corona Virus variant from UK in the first phase of Genotyping

Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

Illegal encroachment case: CJP Gulzar reprimands Sindh CM, says Karachi has been turned into graveyard

The chief justice expressed dismay over the failure to present report on the anti-encroachment drive in the port city
Gulzar directed the Sindh government to clear the land of Kidney Hill Park from encroachments
The case is ongoing for four years but there are no results: CJP
The top court has given Sindh chief minister one month to submit a report on the matter

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:58pm

Pakistan

Boosting ties: High-level Saudi delegation to visit Pakistan next month

During the visit, the Saudi foreign minister will hold talks with President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and foreign minister
Officials from both sides with hold discussion on various issues, including establishment of a Saudi oil refinery in Pakistan

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:10pm

Pakistan

Three minors burnt to death in Karachi's Kashmir Colony

Rescue workers say the fire broke out on the ground floor of a two-storey building in which the family was living
The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined: Rescuers

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:44am

Pakistan

COVID-19 cases: "Micro lockdown" imposed in Karachi's Orangi, Mominabad areas

The restrictions will be implemented for two weeks from December 29 to January 11.
The authorities will provide ration to the needy in the areas under the lockdown

Published 28 Dec, 2020 05:24pm

Pakistan

Those pointing fingers at state institutions can never be flag-bearers of democracy: PM

PM says all pillars of state are working for development of the country by remaining in their jurisdictions
Strengthening state institutions is vital for continuity of democracy: Imran

Published 28 Dec, 2020 04:26pm

Pakistan

K-P Govt declares 'extreme cold weather emergency' as temperature reaches freezing levels

As part of measures, free food and shelter would be provided to the people living on the streets
K-P govt will provide cooked food three times a day to people whose houses had been damaged due to extreme weather

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 04:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan deeply concerned over illegal confinement of Kashmiri leaders by Indian govt: FO

Foreign Office says Kashmiri leaders have been illegally arrested over malicious and false charges by the Indian Government through invoking draconian laws promulgated in IIOJK
Kashmiri leaders have been languishing under squalid conditions in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in infamous Tihar and other jails: FO

Published 28 Dec, 2020 01:52pm

Pakistan

Defusing confrontation: Track-II dialogue between govt, opposition has begun, claims Durrani

Durrani says there are people who can bring the situation back to normal and instead of keeping such people behind the bars, they should be given a chance to play a role in this situation
PDM's decision to resign from assemblies is a major threat to democracy as well as the national economy, says PML-F leader

Published 28 Dec, 2020 01:13pm

World

Israel, UAE working together to eliminate UN aid agency for Palestine refugees: Report

The move will allow Abu Dhabi to promote Israel's long-standing demand that UNRWA is obstructing peace
US President Donald Trump cut off US funding to UNRWA in 2018 which severely impacted the agency’s ability to provide aid and health services to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip

Published 28 Dec, 2020 12:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan is a safe place for foreign tourists, says EU envoy

Pakistan is an amazing country with diversity in terms of weather, landscape, biodiversity and a rich cultural heritage
Many of the scenic parts in the country still remain unexplored and a huge tourism potential exists: Kaminara

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:07am

Pakistan

Seven FC personnel martyred as terrorists attack post in Balochistan's Harnai area

ISPR states that weapons and arms and ammunition in huge quantity has been seized from the site
Area has been cordoned off and escape routes have been blocked to apprehend fleeing militants: ISPR

Published 27 Dec, 2020 05:05pm

Pakistan

Govt has 'very little' left to spend as half of its revenue collections being used for debt repayment: PM

Imran says he is aware of the needs of the people, but when the ‘corrupt’ rule the country, the entire system under which people’s needs should be serviced is destroyed
If we don’t punish such people, what kind of example are we setting for our children: PM

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:35pm

Public blame game detrimental to Afghan peace process and for enhanced bilateral ties: FO

As Afghan peace process enters delicate stage, it is important for the negotiating parties to avoid accusations and to demonstrate wisdom: FO
Foreign Office states that Pakistan is concerned at the increasing level of violence in Afghanistan during the current year

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:26pm

Pakistan

Expelled JUI-F leaders likely to announce new bloc against Fazl

Expelled leaders will meet in Islamabad on December 29 where they would announce future line of action
Maulana Shuja says that the expulsion of JUI-F leaders is illegal as the party did not adopted a proper process
JUI-F Nazaryati Naib Emir Maulana Abdul Qadir Luni says Fazlur Rehman is a “paid politician” who is striving to come into power to get a NRO for himself

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:02pm

Pakistan

Opposition all set to hold power show at PPP-hosted public gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz will address the rally while JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will not attend the public gathering
Over 7,000 police personnel have been deployed, including women commandos and traffic police personnel

Published 27 Dec, 2020 12:23pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 outbreak: Pakistan records 58 deaths, 1,853 new infections in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 9,874
At least 422,132 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 6,557,112 samples have been tested thus far

Published 27 Dec, 2020 10:54am

Pakistan

Four Pak Army officers, soldiers martyred in Gilgit Baltistan helicopter crash

The helicopter was evacuating the body of a martyred soldier Sepoy Abdul Qadeer to Combined Military Hospital Skardu
Major Ayaz was a resident of Malir area in Karachi while Major Muhammad Hussain was a resident of Skardu’s Khaplu area

Published 27 Dec, 2020 09:54am

Pakistan

Mining company TTC approaches Virgin Islands court for enforcement of Reko Diq award against Pakistan

The Tethyan Cooper Company (TCC) approached the High Court of Justice in the British Virgin Islands for the enforcement of the $5.97 billion award against Pakistan
Office of the Attorney General for Pakistan says Pakistan is vigorously contesting these proceedings using all available legal resources

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 06:50pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 10	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	158.39
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 9	5,918.25
Nasdaq / Jan 9	19,478.88
Dow Jones / Jan 9	42,635.20
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,645.98
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,265.97
Hang Seng / Jan 10	19,069.63
FTSE 100 / Jan 10	8,317.44
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 10	20,333.83

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 9	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Petrol/Litre / Jan 10	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	74.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,674.40
Diesel/Litre / Jan 10	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd / Jan 10 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	8.32 ▲ 0.98 (13.35%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.70 ▲ 0.92 (11.83%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 10 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.76 ▲ 0.88 (11.17%)
Cresent Jute / Jan 10 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	5.53 ▲ 0.54 (10.82%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jan 10 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.20 ▲ 0.20 (10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 10 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	137.50 ▲ 12.50 (10.00%)
Mehmood Tex / Jan 10 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	658.91 ▲ 59.90 (10.00%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jan 10 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	48.50 ▲ 4.40 (9.98%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
Khalid Siraj / Jan 10 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	7.65 ▼ -0.87 (-10.21%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 10 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	32.40 ▼ -3.60 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.40 ▼ -6.15 (-9.99%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jan 10 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	821.50 ▼ -90.89 (-9.96%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jan 10 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	11 ▼ -1.20 (-9.84%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.02
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▼ -0.25
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,945,545 ▼ -0.19
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 0.49
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.47
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 10 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	17,215,105 ▲ 0.32
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▼ -0.11
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	15,002,444 ▼ -9.66

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