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World

Israeli men going in droves to UAE to "sleep with prostitutes"

Prostitution in Dubai has allowed Israeli men to come to town with thousands of dollars in their pockets just to fulfill their sexual desire
New development comes a month after UAE opened its airspace to Israel

Published 18 Dec, 2020 12:15pm

Pakistan

UNGA adopts Pakistan’s resolution reaffirming peoples’ right to self-determination

Resolution calls on countries to immediately cease their foreign military intervention in and occupation of foreign territories, as well as acts of repression
Munir Akram says Pakistan will continue to speak up for all peoples who are suffering under foreign occupation

Published 18 Dec, 2020 11:26am

Pakistan

Maryam shares, deletes an Israeli TV interview on Twitter claiming Nawaz sent delegations to normalise ties with country

Dahri had claimed that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, during his tenure, had sent two delegations to Israel in a bid to normalise relations with the country
I can name the person who traveled from Islamabad to TelAviv during Nawaz's tenure as PM: Dahri
PTI says Maryam has exposed her father by posting the video of the interview

Updated 18 Dec, 2020 11:22am

Pakistan

British High Commissioner calls on COAS bajwa

The British envoy and the COAS discussed overall regional security situation and matters of mutual interests
Turner appreciated Pakistan's effort for the Afghan peace process and regional stability

Published 17 Dec, 2020 05:21pm

Pakistan

LHC imposes heavy fine on using polythene bags

The court instructed that those found using polythene bags be given a three-day warning to shun the practice
On September 17, the LHC had banned the use of polythene bags across the province and termed it hazardous for environment and human health

Published 17 Dec, 2020 04:07pm

Pakistan

Targets for promotion of SMEs should be achieved to improve economic indicators: PM

Imran says country’s all economic indicators are on a positive trajectory and the promotion of SMEs is a must to bring further improvement
Officials say Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority is being restructured to further enhance its capacity

Published 17 Dec, 2020 03:28pm

Pakistan

Gwadar fencing project kick-starts to shield belt and road projects

In initial stage, barbed wires will be installed around 15,000-acre land of Gwadar city
GPA chief says the initiative to install fences will transform Gwadar and it will become safer and more secure

Published 17 Dec, 2020 02:23pm

Pakistan

Karachi cop confesses he was part of MQM-L's 11-member target killing team

ASI Saleem was posted at at the investigation wing of the Shahrea Faisal police station
MQM-L hitman says the group was funded by Indian spy agency RAW to carry out terrorism activities and had received funds worth millions from abroad

Published 17 Dec, 2020 01:27pm

Pakistan

LHC directs NAB to wrap up probe against Chaudhry brothers in four weeks

NAB DG told the court the bureau has closed an illegal appointments inquiry against Elahi while the ongoing assets beyond means investigation against both petitioners will be completed in six months
Chaudhry brothers stated that NAB has become a political institution

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:40pm

Pakistan

COVID vaccine will be available in February or March next year, says SAPM Sultan

Faisal says COVID-19 is rapidly spreading in the densely populated areas of the country and the positivity ratio in Karachi is highest
Pandemic can only be controlled by adhering to SOPs until the availability of the vaccine: Special assistant

Published 17 Dec, 2020 11:24am

Pakistan desires reduction of violence in Afghanistan to bolster hope for peace pact: Qureshi

Foreign minister says Pakistan has been holding the stance that Afghan issue could not be resolved through use of force
Pakistan has sincerely played its reconciliatory role in Afghan peace process as a shared responsibility, and it will continue doing so: Qureshi

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:32pm

Pakistan

SMEs vital for promoting economic activities, says Imran

Imran says there is need to evolve a system under which the banks fully support the business ideas of the youth
Loans will also be given to the people of tribal districts that lag behind in development: PM

Published 16 Dec, 2020 04:32pm

Pakistan

PPP ready to sacrifice Sindh govt if needed, says Bilawal

PPP chairman says if the PM did not resign by January 31, he should be prepared to face the consequences
Dialogue can only be held if prime minister resigns from the top office: Bilawal

Published 16 Dec, 2020 03:09pm

Pakistan

Govt making all-out efforts to provide best health facilities to people, says PM

Institute of Cardiology will not only benefit people of K-P but also those from other countries like Afghanistan: PM
Imran says prime minister also announced that health cards will be provided to each and every individual in K-P

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:59pm

Pakistan

Over 41 percent health workers faced verbal, physical assault while battling COVID-19 in Pakistan: Study

As part of the research project, 360 healthcare workers from different hospitals in Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi were interviewed
Majority of healthcare workers witnessed verbal and physical assault while some say they were falsely accused of causing injury or death to patients

Updated 16 Dec, 2020 02:14pm

Afghan peace talks: Taliban delegation arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit

The delegation is headed by Taliban’s deputy chief for political affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Barader which will meet PM Imran and foreign minister
Both the Afghan administration and Taliban recently agreed on the rules of engagement to discuss the most substantive issues including the political road map and comprehensive ceasefire

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:32am

World

Amazon's Zoox unveils 'Robotaxi' for future ride-hailing service

The autonomous vehicle is is an all-electric four-wheeler with a seating capacity of four people
Robotaxi has the ability to drive both forward and backward, and side to side, or bi-directionally
Zoox claims that the vehicle is the first of its kind to be able to travel at up to 75 mph

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:05am

Pakistan

Bilawal meets Shehbaz in Kot Lakhpat Jail, discusses political situation

Bilawal Bhutto offered condolence to Shehbaz Sharif over the demise of his mother Begum Shamim Akhtar
Both the leaders discussed national politics and the political situation in country

Published 15 Dec, 2020 05:32pm

Pakistan

PDM failed to bring 'political revolution', opposition divided on resignations and long march: Qureshi

FM says If the opposition is serious, their resignations should reach the speaker by December 31
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed an upward trend after opposition alliance's public gathering in Lahore: Qureshi

Published 15 Dec, 2020 04:00pm

Pakistan

Rise in infections: Hyderabad records highest COVID-19 positivity rate with 22.45 percent

NCOC says the second highest positivity ratio in the country was observed in Karachi which was 19.89 percent, followed by Peshawar with 19.04 percent
Province-wise, Sindh recorded the highest positivity ratio at 14.9 percent: NCOC

Published 15 Dec, 2020 02:17pm

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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