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Pakistan - 2022-08-20

Imran Khan vows to lead another round of street protests against coalition govt

Imran Khan vows to lead another round of street protests against coalition govt

Former premier says he would provide a roadmap at a public gathering in Rawalpindi’s Liaquat Bagh tomorrow

Published 20 Aug, 2022 10:28pm

Marriyum Aurangzeb claims PTI’s Shahbaz Gill was not tortured

Marriyum Aurangzeb claims PTI’s Shahbaz Gill was not tortured

Information Minister says Imran Khan trying to divert attention from PTI's foreign funding case with fake propaganda over Gill's arrest

Updated 20 Aug, 2022 07:27pm

First official visit to Europe: Bilawal to discuss broadening of Pakistan’s key export destinations

First official visit to Europe: Bilawal to discuss broadening of Pakistan’s key export destinations

Foreign minister scheduled to visit Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from August 22 to 26

Published 20 Aug, 2022 06:41pm

Shopkeepers, retailers: PM orders suspension of fixed sales tax collection through electricity bills

Shopkeepers, retailers: PM orders suspension of fixed sales tax collection through electricity bills

Premier says representatives of traders should be involved in the consultation process over the issue

Published 20 Aug, 2022 05:40pm

Tariff Policy Board to come up with new regulatory rates soon: Miftah Ismail

Business & Economy

Tariff Policy Board to come up with new regulatory rates soon: Miftah Ismail

Says govt has issued SRO to reverse ban on import of luxury items in order to meet international obligations

Updated 20 Aug, 2022 07:57pm

Ahsan Iqbal emphasises on exports, investment for Pakistan's economic growth

Business & Economy

Ahsan Iqbal emphasises on exports, investment for Pakistan's economic growth

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said exports, increase in tax revenue and...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:58pm

Fawad demands independent panel to investigate ‘torture’ of Shahbaz Gill

Fawad demands independent panel to investigate ‘torture’ of Shahbaz Gill

Says panel should comprise former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, Pakistan Peoples Party’s Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Khawaja Saad Rafique

Updated 20 Aug, 2022 06:03pm

PMD warns Karachi at risk of urban flooding, water-logging in next rain spell

PMD warns Karachi at risk of urban flooding, water-logging in next rain spell

Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts nationwide downpour from August 20 to 23

Updated 20 Aug, 2022 04:58pm

Two terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Two terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Inter-Services Public Relations says these terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces, preparation of IEDs and killing of innocent citizens

Updated 20 Aug, 2022 06:29pm

Lahore court issues non-bailable warrants for 12 PML-N MPAs

Lahore court issues non-bailable warrants for 12 PML-N MPAs

LAHORE: A court of judicial magistrate in Lahore issued on Friday non-bailable arrest warrants of 12 Pakistan Muslim...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Govt starts cash distribution among flood-affected people

Govt starts cash distribution among flood-affected people

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched Rs37 billion relief programme to provide Rs 25,000 cash...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Pakistan rejects Indian attempts of pre-poll rigging in IIOJ&K

Pakistan rejects Indian attempts of pre-poll rigging in IIOJ&K

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected the deliberate Indian attempts of pre-poll rigging and overt manipulation...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Internet services restored

Internet services restored

ISLAMABAD: Internet services, after several hours of suspension in central and northern parts of the country caused...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Two Wapda employees ‘kidnapped’

Two Wapda employees ‘kidnapped’

SADIQABAD: Unknown men on Friday have “kidnapped” two Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) employees in...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

27 employees: Police release over Rs7.8m for medical treatment

27 employees: Police release over Rs7.8m for medical treatment

LAHORE: The Punjab police department has released over Rs 7.8 million for the medical treatment of 27 employees and...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Southern Punjab: IFAD lauds govt’s decision to replicate PPGI interventions

Southern Punjab: IFAD lauds govt’s decision to replicate PPGI interventions

LAHORE: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has lauded the Punjab government’s decision to...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

COAS administers polio drops to children

COAS administers polio drops to children

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday administered polio drops to children as...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Lt-Gen Hamoodul Zaman made Defence Secy

Lt-Gen Hamoodul Zaman made Defence Secy

ISLAMABAD: Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Hamoodul Zaman Khan (retd) ...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Saeed Ghani, Shehla Raza resign as Sindh ministers

Saeed Ghani, Shehla Raza resign as Sindh ministers

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani on Friday resigned from...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Ongoing rainy weather: Eight die due to ‘faulty internal wiring’: KE

Ongoing rainy weather: Eight die due to ‘faulty internal wiring’: KE

KARACHI: Noting an alarming number of electrocution incidents reported from across the city amid the ongoing rainy...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Sindh urges centre to help rehabilitate rain-hit people

Sindh urges centre to help rehabilitate rain-hit people

KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that as unprecedented five spells of monsoon rains have badly...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

AIIAP sets up six immigration counters at domestic departure

AIIAP sets up six immigration counters at domestic departure

KARACHI: Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP), Lahore has started entertaining the international passengers...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Briefings over alleged graft of PML-N, PPP: Marriyum challenges Imran to identify agencies, people

Briefings over alleged graft of PML-N, PPP: Marriyum challenges Imran to identify agencies, people

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday challenged the Pakistan...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

AKUH awarded prestigious ‘Sindh Healthcare Commission Licence’

AKUH awarded prestigious ‘Sindh Healthcare Commission Licence’

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) was awarded the prestigious Sindh Healthcare Commission license....

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Gill must be staying in PIMS till Monday, orders court

Gill must be staying in PIMS till Monday, orders court

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday ordered to keep Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and chief of staff of ...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

FO refutes Pakistan-India trade normalisation reports

FO refutes Pakistan-India trade normalisation reports

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Friday emphatically stated that there has been no ongoing discussion within the...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

ECP informs Senate panel: System of results’ transmission from polling stations to HQs likely

ECP informs Senate panel: System of results’ transmission from polling stations to HQs likely

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday informed a Senate panel that a system of transmission...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

SIUT provides best treatment of kidney diseases without discrimination: Wahab

SIUT provides best treatment of kidney diseases without discrimination: Wahab

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh Government Spokesperson and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on ...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Sanjrani unceremoniously prorogued session after opposition protest

Sanjrani unceremoniously prorogued session after opposition protest

ISLAMABAD: In an unexpected move, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani unceremoniously prorogued the Senate session on...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

PM launches nationwide anti-polio drive

PM launches nationwide anti-polio drive

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the nationwide anti-polio drive with an aim to eradicate...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

PDP urges govt to focus on economy

PDP urges govt to focus on economy

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) general secretary Iqbal Hashmi has expressed grave concern over unbridled...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Murtaza visits KMC Sports Complex

Murtaza visits KMC Sports Complex

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said competitions will start soon in the newly...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

MQM-P warns to reject LG polls’ results

MQM-P warns to reject LG polls’ results

KARACHI: Making it clear that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) was opposed to delay in holding the ...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

MoU signed: KCCI, AWT to carry out relief activities in flood-hit areas

MoU signed: KCCI, AWT to carry out relief activities in flood-hit areas

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and Alamgir Welfare Trust (AWT) on Friday signed a...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Car drowned in Malir River: Four bodies of a family fished out

Car drowned in Malir River: Four bodies of a family fished out

KARACHI: The bodies of four people belonging to a family were fished out of the Malir River after a flash flood on...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

‘Contemptuous’ remarks ECP issues notices to Imran, others

‘Contemptuous’ remarks ECP issues notices to Imran, others

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued notice to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

Agriculture experts, FAO concerned over child labour

Agriculture experts, FAO concerned over child labour

HYDERABAD: Agriculture experts and FAO have expressed their concern over child labour in the agriculture sector and...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 19, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (August 20, 2022)....

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

International airlines say limiting sales can be first step towards halting operations

International airlines say limiting sales can be first step towards halting operations

LAHORE: The international airlines have limited their sales in Pakistan which could be an initial step towards...

Published 20 Aug, 2022 03:41am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 4	277.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 4	277.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 5	148.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 5	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 5	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 5	5,751.07
India Sensex / Oct 5	81,688.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 5	38,635.62
Nasdaq / Oct 5	18,137.85
Hang Seng / Oct 5	22,736.87
FTSE 100 / Oct 5	8,280.63
Dow Jones / Oct 5	42,352.75
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 5	19,120.93

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 5	74.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 5	237,401.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 5	2,653.60
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 5	73.27
Petrol/Litre / Oct 7	247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 7 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 7 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 7 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 7 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 7 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 7 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 7 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 7 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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