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Pakistan

Sindh Assembly: PPP bars lawmakers from submitting resignations

The latest development comes after some PPP leaders began sharing their resignations on social media soon after PDM's call
Senior PPP leaders told parliamentarians not to act with haste and the CEC will decide on the matter

Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:45pm

Pakistan

CTD arrests five RAW-linked terrorists from Lahore

The officials transpired that the terrorists reached Lahore from Afghanistan two months ago with a task to target sensitive places
CTD says task was given to the terrorists by the Afghan Intelligence Agency and was funded by India's RAW agency

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:46pm

World

An antitrust lawsuit in US calls for the breakup of Facebook

FTC alleges that the social network used monopoly power with the intention of suppressing and deterring serious competitive threats
Facebook says the US government wants a do-over with no regard for the impact that precedent would have on the broader business community

Published 10 Dec, 2020 11:44am

Pakistan

India could launch false flag operation against Pakistan to divert attention from its internal problems: Qureshi

FM says coronavirus situation in India has got out of control while farmers’ protest has overtaken the entire country
Delhi is not only trying to disturb regional peace but also committing gross human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: Qureshi

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:54am

Pakistan

FIA nabs Nigerian national for possessing fake UN passports

The suspect had visited the Turkish embassy in Islamabad a few days back and applied for the visa on the fake UN passport and identification
The investigation agency also apprehended one his accomplices, Afzal Chaudhry, for facilitating the Nigerian citizen

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:20am

World

Macron seeks French cabinet's approval for new law tackling "Islamist extremism"

Macron says the legislation is needed to promote France's secular system but his plans have led to rise in social tensions among Muslim community
French PM says rather than targeting Muslims it aimed to "free Muslims from the growing grip of radical Islamism"

Published 09 Dec, 2020 06:15pm

Pakistan

US Election, sports and COVID -19 among Google's top Pakistan trending searches in 2020

Google announced its annual year in search for Pakistan offering perspective on what were some of the burning topics in users’ minds
Turkish and local celebrities, Indian dramas and cellphones were also among top trending on search giant

Published 09 Dec, 2020 05:23pm

Pakistan

Threat alert: Terrorists could target PDM leadership during Lahore rally, warn security agencies

LEAs warn that terrorists could target PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz and other top opposition leaders
Police have asked the PDM leadership to cancel the public gathering in a bid to avert any untoward incident

Published 09 Dec, 2020 04:14pm

World

More than 80 million people displaced globally due to violence in 2020 conflicts: UN

The UNHCR's preliminary figures suggest that by the end of 2019, 79.5 million people were living uprooted and displaced, including nearly 30 million refugees
Coronavirus crisis had affected every aspect of human life and severely worsened existing challenges for the forcibly displaced and stateless, says UNHCR

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:50pm

Pakistan

Russia offers Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a letter to this effect along with data on the vaccine’s clinical research and trials from the Russian Embassy in Islamabad
Although, Sputnik V has not finished its final trials, Russia started distributing vaccinations last week

Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:41pm

Pakistan

LHC directs authorities to submit five-year record of Toshakhana auctions

The court issued instructions to submit the record by the next hearing on December 13
LHC had restrained the federal government from auctioning precious gifts in the Toshakhana till further orders

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:50pm

Pakistan

India's Hindutva policies are threat to regional peace, stability: Qureshi

FM says Indian brutalities in IIOJ&K continues amid COVID-19 which is a matter of great concern
Pakistan will continue to play its reconciliatory role for peace in the region, says Qureshi

Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:46am

World

Bailout package: Iraq all set to get multibillion-dollar oil deal from China

Iraq's economy suffered a blow after oil demand and prices lowered leaving the cash-strapped country in a crisis pay salaries
The deal will help Iraq to receive money upfront in exchange for long-term oil supplies and steer it out of the financial economic crunch

Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:52am

Pakistan

By-polls will be held on vacant seats if opposition lawmakers tender resignations: PM

Premier says those involved in corruption and corrupt practices will not get any NRO-like concession
Government will hold LG polls in March after the Senate elections: Imran

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:58pm

Pakistan

COVID hotspots: 'Smart lockdown' enforced in 55 areas of Lahore

The action has been taken after it transpired that current coronavirus situation is similar to as it was in June when the infection was at its peak in the province
The areas include Lahore's Data Gunj Baksh Town, Shalimar Town, Samnabad Town, Aziz Bhatti Town and Allama Iqbal Town while the lockdown will remain in place till December 21

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

Pakistan

Two PML-N lawmakers submit resignations to Maryam Nawaz as PDM hints at leaving NA

Afzal Khokhar is an elected MNA from NA-136 Lahore while Saiful Malook Khokhar is an MPA from PP-165 Lahore
PDM holds meeting to discuss march to Islamabad and the future of the alliance

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:00pm

Pakistan

Opposition spreading COVID-19 by holding rallies, says PM

Imran says the second wave of coronavirus is more deadlier than the first wave
Prime minister directs foreign minister to raise the issue of severing ties with France with other Muslim countries

Published 08 Dec, 2020 05:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan-China ink defense cooperation deal to counter US-India pact

The deal aims to enhance cooperation between the two armies and address regional security issues
It is believed that the pact contains intelligence-sharing that will help Pakistan track the movements of Indian forces across the border

Updated 08 Dec, 2020 05:47pm

Pakistan

CM Buzdar approves universal health coverage for people in Punjab

In the first phase, the citizens of the two districts of Punjab will be given the health coverage
Chief minister says Insaf Sehat Cards will be given to each citizen to get health insurance worth Rs720,000

Published 08 Dec, 2020 02:47pm

Pakistan

As political tensions rise, PML-N, PPP declare intention to resign from NA at an ‘appropriate time’ if required

The development is a result of repeated contacts between Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari
Both the parties have agreed to tender resignation from the NA at an ‘appropriate time’

Updated 08 Dec, 2020 03:50pm

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
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
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 5	69.95
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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