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Pakistan

Ahsan Iqbal indicted in Narowal Sports City scam

Iqbal is accused of misusing his powers and embezzling funds causing losses worth billions to the national exchequer by initiating the sports city project in his home constituency
The PML-N MNA denied charges terming them as baseless

Published 22 Dec, 2020 11:39am

Pakistan

Human Rights Ministry demands UN to investigate extrajudicial killings of 11 Pakistani Hindus

Mazari says extrajudicial executions by Indian security forces in Manipur, have not been fully investigated
UN should constitute an investigation team, under the auspices of the UN and India should hand over of the dead bodies of deceased to family members

Published 22 Dec, 2020 10:42am

Pakistan

Nation needs to save environment as country's forest cover is less than world's average: PM

Previous rulers did not paid heed to saving the environment from destruction rather they only thought of the next elections
We have destroyed 70 percent of the green cover while Ravi River has become a centre point of throwing garbage: Imran

Published 21 Dec, 2020 04:58pm

Pakistan

JUI-F chief, 20 other politicians have serious life threats, warns interior minister

Rasheed says Fazlur Rehman and other political leaders have been informed about the threats posed to their lives and precautionary measures
Pakistan Democratic Movement will take part in the upcoming Senate polls: Minister

Published 21 Dec, 2020 03:59pm

PM meets Saudi envoy, says Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have historic ties

Both dignitaries discussed bilateral cooperation and the ways to tackle the COVID-19 situation collectively
Imran, Saeed Al-Maliki resolve to further strengthen longstanding Pakistan-Saudi Arabia fraternal ties

Published 21 Dec, 2020 03:13pm

World

New COVID variant: Over 30 countries cut air travel ties with Britain

The European Union has called a crisis management meeting after Britain’s PM Boris Johnson ordered a wholesale lockdown on London
Britain's Health Secretary declares the new strain is out of control

Published 21 Dec, 2020 01:16pm

There is no external pressure on Pakistan to recognise Israel, says Qureshi

FM says no dialogue could be held over ties with Israel till peaceful resolution of Palestine issue as per the aspirations of the Palestinian people
UAE leadership has assured that the visa restrictions have been imposed on temporary basis due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic: Qureshi

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 02:00pm

Boosting trade: Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad train to commence operation next year

The ITI framework was launched in 2009 and exists as a project under the Economic Cooperation Organization
The rail route covers a total distance of 6,500 kilometers and is cost and time efficient

Published 21 Dec, 2020 11:37am

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage over new COVID-19 variant

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) suspended all international flights for one week
Pakistan International Airlines also announced the cancellation of flights to and from Saudi Arabia

Published 21 Dec, 2020 10:48am

Pakistan takes up attack on UNMOGIP observers with the UN: FO

Letter states deliberate targeting of the UN Observers and their vehicle appears to be a new plot by India to hinder UNMOGIP’s work, and facilitate another Indian military misadventure against Pakistan
Pakistan had credible information that the RSS-BJP Government is planning to stage a ‘false flag’ attack to divert attention from its domestic difficulties: FO

Published 20 Dec, 2020 04:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

FO says Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC resulting in injuries to 25-year-old Sagheera in Rakhchikri sector
This year, Indian occupation forces carried out 3003 ceasefire violations, resulting in 27 shahadats and serious injuries to 250 innocent civilians: Foreign Office

Published 20 Dec, 2020 03:35pm

Pakistan

Person could face hefty fine, five years in jail for using incorrect map of Pakistan, reads text message

As per the law, the punishment of wrongful representation of the map is five years or Rs5 million fine or both, states the message
Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled the new political map of Pakistan in which IIOJK was included and made part of its territory

Published 20 Dec, 2020 02:49pm

Pakistan

Rapid rise in infections: UNICEF to provide 1.15 million COVID testing kits to Pakistan

Pakistan will receive the consignment of testing kits from the UN Agency in January 2021
The testing kits are being provided to Pakistan with the funding from the World Bank

Published 20 Dec, 2020 01:28pm

Pakistan

Ali Zaidi announces PM's gift of 50 state-of-the-art fire tenders for Karachi

Minister says fire tenders with the capacity to hold 7,000 litres of water and two fire bowers are on their way to Karachi
The fire tenders are being provided under Karachi package being delayed since 2017

Published 20 Dec, 2020 12:41pm

Pakistan

Three restaurants sealed for violating COVID-19 SOPs

DC South says all these restaurants sealed had allowed indoor dining despite a ban
There is a zero-tolerance policy against anyone not following the government's orders: Sodhar

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 02:32pm

Pakistan

Formal education policy on the cards, says Shafqat

Minister says a process has been started by the Ministry of Education which includes widespread consultation
The initiative will help government to formulate a uniform syllabus in public and private institutions across the country

Published 20 Dec, 2020 10:56am

Pakistan

COVID-19 pandemic: Pakistan records 80 deaths, 2,615 new infections in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 9,330
At least 37,206 tests were conducted across the country while 407,405 people recovered from the deadly disease

Published 20 Dec, 2020 10:04am

India planning surgical strike on Pakistan, warns Qureshi in UAE presser

Qureshi says India is deeply unnerved because its acts of aggression against Pakistan through state sponsored terrorism and blatant disinformation based propaganda have been exposed
There is no doubt that Pakistan stands for peace but if provoked, our armed forces are fully prepared to thwart any aggression on our homeland: FM

Updated 18 Dec, 2020 04:58pm

Pakistan

Appointment of PM's advisers, SAPMs: SC rejects petition, uphelds IHC's verdict

Petitioner contended that the government has an army of advisers and special assistants
Justice Ahsan says there is no bar over appointments of the SAPMs and advisers

Published 18 Dec, 2020 03:52pm

Pakistan

ECP rules out holding early Senate election

Officials say the elections would be held on time according to the law
The ECP has 30 days to conduct the Senate elections and it cannot hold the polls before the time

Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:47pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 5	152.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 5	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 5	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 4	5,712.69
Nasdaq / Nov 4	18,179.98
Dow Jones / Nov 4	41,794.60
India Sensex / Nov 5	78,731.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 5	38,537.29
Hang Seng / Nov 5	20,865.77
FTSE 100 / Nov 5	8,191.31
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 5	19,121.64

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 5	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 5	71.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 5	242,798
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 5	2,732.66
Diesel/Litre / Nov 5	255.14

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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