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Fahad Zulfikar

Pakistan

COVID restrictions in Sindh to remain in place despite NCOC's decision to ease lockdown

Murad says a rising trend in COVID-19 infections has been witnessed across the province as 2,076 people tested positive for the deadly disease in a single day
The COVID positivity rate of 10.2 percent has been recorded in the province: CM

Updated 20 May, 2021 01:39pm

Pakistan

PM Khan to lay foundation of Mashkel to Naukundi Road project

Gill says the construction of the two-way road will cost Rs7 billion and its overall completion will take two years
Naukandi is a far-flung and underprivileged area of Balochistan: SAPM

Updated 20 May, 2021 12:40pm

Pakistan

By-election: Voting in Badin's PS-70 constituency underway amid strict security

At least, 123 polling stations have been established in the constituency and 41 of them have been declared sensitive, while 12 highly sensitive
A tough competition is expected between Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Haji Muhammad Dada and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam’s Maulana Gul Hassan.

Updated 20 May, 2021 11:58am

World

Iran dumps India, awards Farzad-B gas field contract to local firm

The National Iranian Oil Company signed a contract worth $1.78 billion with Petropars Group for the development of Farzad-B Gas Field
India continued to chase the contract despite clear indication by Iran that it intends to end the deal

Updated 20 May, 2021 11:01am

Pakistan

Govt aims to construct 10 dams across Pakistan by 2028, says PM Khan

Imran says Mohmand Dam will solve the water and electricity woes of the people in the region
All are equal before the law and those involved in corrupt practices will not be spared at any cost: PM

Published 19 May, 2021 04:55pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi departs for New York to draw world's attention on Gaza crisis

Qureshi is accompanied by Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, Palestinian counterpart Riyad Al Malki and foreign minister of Sudan
The FM's UN visit comes on the special instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan to highlight plight of Palestinians at UNGA session

Updated 19 May, 2021 04:29pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt allows bakeries, milk shops to open till midnight

There is a complete ban on indoor, outdoor dining and opening of restaurants
The government has permitted home delivery, takeaway, and drive-through facilities

Updated 19 May, 2021 03:14pm

Pakistan

Govt unveils preliminary model of electronic voting machine at Parliament House

Fawad says the EVM will produce quick election results and ensure a transparent and impartial voting process
The balloting machine has been prepared with the joint efforts of the Science and Technology Ministry, COMSATS, and the National Institute of Electronics

Updated 19 May, 2021 02:19pm

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen's bail extended in money laundering case

The court told the Federal Investigation Agency to complete its investigation by May 31
Tareen is accused of transferring over Rs3 billion from JDW company to his son-in-law's closed paper manufacturing company Farooqui Pulp

Published 19 May, 2021 01:12pm

Pakistan

Gusty winds, rain to hit Karachi again today, predicts Met Dept

The temperature in Karachi is expected to range between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius
On May 18, Karachi was hit by rain and dust storm due to the influence of the cyclone Tauktae

Published 19 May, 2021 12:12pm

Pakistan

PM to review construction progress on Mohmand Dam site today

In 2019, Prime Minister Imran Khan performed the groundbreaking of Mohmand Dam which is being constructed on River Swat in Mohmand District
PM Imran will also attend a ceremony in Peshawar regarding the distribution of low-cost family flats amongst the laborers under the Naya Pakistan Housing program

Updated 19 May, 2021 12:03pm

Pakistan

Tareen refutes reports of split in PTI, says we are part of the party

Estranged PTI leader accused the Punjab government of initiating "revenge actions" against his close members
Tareen appointed Raja Riaz as the parliamentary leader of the group in the National Assembly, while Saeed Akbar Nawani will be the parliamentary leader in the Punjab Assembly

Updated 19 May, 2021 01:29pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt suspends 18 health officials for 'out of turn' COVID vaccination

Initial inquiry transpired that the staff was taking bribes from people to save them from waiting in long lines for vaccination
The employees have been served show-cause notices after confirmation of the charges

Published 18 May, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

Pakistan finalizes deal to acquire two million doses of Sputnik V vaccine

The first consignment of two million doses of Sputnik V vaccine will be transported to Pakistan soon
Russian scientist says the shot had proven 97.6 percent effective against COVID-19 in a real-world assessment, based on data from 3.8 million people

Published 18 May, 2021 12:30pm

Pakistan

SHC extends stay order over demolition of leased properties along Orangi, Gujjar nullahs

The SHC instructed the Sindh government and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation to submit documents, proving the Supreme Court had ordered the demolition of leased properties
The officers who approved the lease should be held accountable: Court

Published 18 May, 2021 11:57am

Pakistan

UN President Bozkir to visit Pakistan from May 25 to 27

Bozkir will be received by President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
The N president's visit comes after the UNGA will hold an urgent meeting on May 20 to discuss the grave situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Published 18 May, 2021 11:04am

World

Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines appear effective against Indian variants: Research

As per lab experiments involving cell cultures, the B.1.617 and B.1.618 variants seem to be partially resistant to the antibodies developed by the vaccination
Researchers say the vaccine's antibodies are a little bit weaker against the variants, but not to an extent that it would have much of an effect on the protective ability of the vaccines

Updated 18 May, 2021 10:26am

World

AT&T strikes deal merging WarnerMedia with Discovery

The merger would enable AT&T to become a global leader in the entertainment industry and global streaming
Under the deal, AT&T will receive $43 billion in a combination of cash, debt securities, and debt retention on the part of WarnerMedia
The new company will be led by Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav

Published 17 May, 2021 04:59pm

Pakistan

Karachi's COVID positivity rate shoots up to 24 percent

Murtaza Wahab says the increase in COVID positivity rate shows we are violating standard operating procedures
Strict decisions will be taken if people did not follow coronavirus guidelines, warns Wahab

Updated 17 May, 2021 03:22pm

Pakistan

There is no evidence about presence of triple-mutant COVID variant from India in Pakistan: Health experts

Health experts say the risk is enormous as the Indian variant has already spread to almost 50 countries
WHO has reclassified the highly contagious triple-mutant Covid variant spreading in India as a "variant of concern"

Updated 17 May, 2021 04:22pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 2	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 2	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 2	156.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jan 2	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,881.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Jan 1	19,310.79
Dow Jones / Jan 1	42,544.22
India Sensex / Jan 2	79,764.68
Hang Seng / Jan 2	19,586.19
FTSE 100 / Jan 2	8,177.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 2	19,923.95

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	241,773.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 2	71.98
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 2	2,635.56
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 2	68.76
Petrol/Litre / Jan 3	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jan 2 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.66 ▲ 0.80 (13.65%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 2 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.85 ▲ 0.80 (13.22%)
Tri-Star Power / Jan 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.87 ▲ 0.63 (12.02%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 2 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.47 ▲ 1.00 (11.81%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 2 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	47.69 ▲ 4.34 (10.01%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	79.20 ▲ 7.20 (10.00%)
AL-Ghazi Tractors / Jan 2 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	629.66 ▲ 57.24 (10.00%)
Biafo Ind. / Jan 2 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	217.42 ▲ 19.77 (10.00%)
Exide (PAK) / Jan 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	889.49 ▲ 80.86 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 2 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.97 ▼ -0.72 (-19.51%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 2 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.90 ▼ -3.10 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 2 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	34.76 ▼ -3.86 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jan 2 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	108.10 ▼ -11.97 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 2 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.60 ▼ -8.62 (-9.88%)
National Silk / Jan 2 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50 ▼ -5.44 (-9.81%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 2 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	37.41 ▼ -4.04 (-9.75%)
Olympia Mills / Jan 2 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36.36 ▼ -3.53 (-8.85%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 2 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.51 ▼ -0.51 (-8.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 2 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	88,905,675 ▲ 0.88
Cnergyico PK / Jan 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	71,999,946 ▼ -0.11
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,859,219 ▲ 0.03
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,831,962 ▼ -0.20
Telecard Limited / Jan 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	60,523,518 ▲ 0.72
B.O.Punjab / Jan 2 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,412,470 ▼ -0.17
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 2 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,276,943 ▲ 0.26
Pak Elektron / Jan 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	33,978,834 ▲ 0.11
Aisha Steel Mill / Jan 2 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	33,731,868 ▼ -0.39

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