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US will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers: CDC

WASHINGTON: The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:21am

Middle East

Gaza militants fire rockets at Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets at southern Israel which were intercepted, the army...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Middle East

Two climbers killed, two injured in Iran during heavy snowfall

TEHRAN: Two climbers were killed and two others injured on Friday on a mountain outside Iran's capital Tehran during...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Channel logjam eases for truckers blocked in Britain

CALAIS, (France): More than a thousand lorries arrived at the French port of Calais on Friday as authorities...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Netanyahu invites Moroccan king to visit Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco's King Mohammed VI held a telephone conversation...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Preparations for Under-19 World Cup 2022 start from January 4

LAHORE: As many as 31 teenagers edged closer to cherishing their dreams of representing Pakistan in the ICC U-19...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says

LONDON: All many people want for Christmas this year is a simple hug, Britain's Queen Elizabeth said in her annual...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

Explosion in downtown Nashville an 'intentional act'

WASHINGTON: A motorhome exploded in downtown Nashville Friday, shattering windows and injuring three people in what...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

Africa

Malian opposition chief dies of Covid-19

BAMAKO: Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse died of coronavirus on Friday aged 71, his family and party said,...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

Vaccine export dismays Russians

MOSCOW: Some Russians took to social media on Friday to voice frustration after 300,000 doses of the country's...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

President urges children to follow Quaid's principles

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Friday urged the children of Pakistan to excel in every field of knowledge and...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pearl's father praises government's bid to stop release of accused

ISLAMABAD: The father of slain American journalist Daniel Pearl on Friday welcomed govt's decision to challenge the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Virtual graduation ceremony for PepsiCo-Amal youth programme hosted

ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan Thursday hosted a virtual graduation ceremony for 1,600 fellows of the PepsiCo-Amal ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

KP's PDMA unveils winter contingency plan

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday unveiled the Winter...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

KPT waives off fees of underprivileged students

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has taken an initiative to waive off the fees of all underprivileged / deserving...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am

Buzdar sends cakes to Christian legislators

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar sent the Christmas cake to the Christian Assembly members ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

Shibli pays rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Friday paid rich tribute to father of the ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am

Malakand, Hazara, South regions: KP CM orders identifying of sites for establishment of hospitals

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the concerned authorities to start homework including...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 25, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (December 26, 2020)....

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

SAPM explains sale-purchase LNG mechanism

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum, Nadeem Baber Friday explained in detail the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

NPPMCL pays Rs5.69 billion to PDFL as part payment of debt

ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt) Limited (NPPMCL), a public sector power generation company,...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Suggestion to retain CEOs of Discos: Cabinet grills top brass of Power Division

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly grilled top brass of Power Division for seeking permission to retain...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:36am

Sacrilegious content: PTA issues notices to Google and Wikipedia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues notices to Google Inc. and Wikipedia on account of...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Petitions challenging FBR orders dismissed by LHC

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed petitions of the large taxpaying companies which challenged the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Debt Securities Trustees: SECP issues revised functions and duties

ISLAMABAD: To promote debt market in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Foreign investment: PSX saw $284.832 million outflow in FY19: SECP

ISLAMABAD: Foreign investment in the stock market exhibited a net outflow of $284.832 million during 2019-20 against...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Don't squander sacrifices of 2020: WHO chief

GENEVA: The sacrifices made to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic must not be squandered over the ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Pope urges Covid 'vaccines for all'

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday called for "vaccines for all, especially the most...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Thursday blocked an effort to amend the hard-won pandemic relief package to more than...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

JUI-F expels Maulana Sherani, Hafiz Hussain

ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday expelled four of its members and cancelled their...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

COAS says no power on earth can undo Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, has said no power on earth can undo...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Sale of new cars: Business community opposes additional WHT

LAHORE: The business community on Friday strongly opposed the additional withholding tax on sale of new cars on the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Jadoon may be appointed DG HDIP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Dr Saeed Khan Jadoon as Director General Hydrocarbon...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Tunisia extends 5-year-old state of emergency

TUNIS: The Tunisian presidency on Friday announced a six-month extension of the country's state of emergency, in...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

FBR issues Rs144 billion refunds in H1

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release wherein it has been stated that in the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:42am

Jackson's Neverland ranch sold to US billionaire at discount

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch in California has sold to US billionaire Ron Burkle, his...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Pearl murder case: US State Dept expresses concern over SHC order

ISLAMABAD: A day after the Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered immediate release of the four men charged in the US...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am

Erdogan says Turkey would like better ties with Israel, Palestinian policy still 'red line'

ANKARA: Turkey would like better ties with Israel but Israeli policy towards the Palestinians remains ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am

Letters

There's need for greater national unity

That the country faces serious external challenges emanating from India is a fact. The meeting at which the prime...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Once again electric utility up for sale - II

K-Electric (KE) is once again up for sale. This time the potential bidder to buy KE majority shares is Shanghai...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

After EU, what's next for 'Global Britain'?

A brave new world or a dangerous leap into the unknown? After nearly 50 years of integration with Europe, Britain...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

The blast that blew away Lebanon's faith in itself

They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook this city on ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Next up for retailers: A big wave of gift returns

As shoppers tuck their final Christmas presents under the tree, US retailers are bracing for a record-setting flood...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Post-Covid C/A scenarios

EDITORIAL: "No growth, no deficit," an economist aptly put it in the context of the Pakistani economy. In FY18, the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Coronavirus springs a surprise

EDITORIAL: While there is nothing really surprising about a virus mutating the news of the new variant of the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Aleem laments JUI-F leaders' statement against armed forces

LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan strongly reacting to the JUI leaders' statement against the army has...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

PML-N team visited Israel: Marriyum rejects PTI propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary lnformation, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has strongly rejected...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Cold, dry weather likely today

KARACHI: The country's most parts are likely to witness a cold and dry weather on Saturday, the Met Office has said....

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Showcasing achievements

"The Prime Minister during a cabinet meeting reportedly

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

15 fake trade bodies: UBG chairman hails decision of DGTO

LAHORE: Chairman United Business Group (UBG) Iftikhar Ali Malik on Friday hailed the timely decision of Director...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Capital records 123 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 123 new coronavirus cases were reported from...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Punjab reports fresh 471 corona cases, 48 deaths

LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of Covid-19, as Punjab has reported 471 fresh coronavirus cases and 48...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Sindh's contribution in GDP is to the tune of $164 billion: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh being the second largest province of Pakistan...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

Census before 2023 elections: governor

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that the 2023 elections will be held in accordance with the results of...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:38am

Railways retrieves land near Drigh Road

KARACHI: In a land-retrieval operation, Pakistan Railways got back the possession of a petrol pump's land whose...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

'Pakistan is blessing of Quaid-e-Azam'

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that Pakistan is a blessing...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

PTI used Mazar-e-Quaid incident for political purposes: Wahab

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab has on Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Governor for forging unity to face challenges

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has appealed to all the political and religious parties to get...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Day-long celebrations held to pay tribute to Quaid-e-Azam

LAHORE: The National History Museum Lahore and Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) hosted day-long celebrations in ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Quaid's birth anniversary celebrated in Karachi with zeal

KARACHI: Like in other parts of the country, the 144th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

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Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Industry

CG hails FIEDMC for creating SEZ for Chinese

LAHORE: Chinese Consul General, Lahore Long DingBin has said that the decision taken by Faisalabad Industrial Estate...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Money & Banking

BankIslami signs agreement with Bookme.pk

KARACHI: BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic banks of Pakistan with a network of more than 340+ branches in over...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Highways in Pakistan, Algeria: China's largest builder showcases BRI benefits

BEIJING: The China State Construction Engineering Corp, the largest Chinese builder, has announced completion of an...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Taxes

Value of seized smuggled goods: Considerable progress witnessed: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release, wherein, it has been stated that...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Taxes

Field formations directed to pay all refunds by January 31

ISLAMABAD: The FBR has directed the field formations to immediately pay all pending income tax refunds filed under...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 24	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 24	278.33
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 24	157.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 24	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 24	1.04

Stock	Volume
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,848.77
S&P 500 / Dec 24	6,040.04
India Sensex / Dec 24	78,472.87
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 24	38,986.40
Nasdaq / Dec 24	20,031.13
Hang Seng / Dec 24	20,098.29
FTSE 100 / Dec 24	8,136.99
Dow Jones / Dec 24	43,297.03

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 24	70.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 24	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 24	240,487.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 24	2,616.87
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 24	68.78
Petrol/Litre / Dec 26	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 24 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.99 ▲ 1.00 (20.04%)
Next Capital / Dec 24 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	8.90 ▲ 1.00 (12.66%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Dec 24 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9 ▲ 1.00 (12.50%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 24 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	16.13 ▲ 1.47 (10.03%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Dec 24 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	14.37 ▲ 1.31 (10.03%)
Popular Islamic / Dec 24 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	15.58 ▲ 1.42 (10.03%)
Mandviwala / Dec 24 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	16.59 ▲ 1.51 (10.01%)
Blessed Tex. / Dec 24 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	301.77 ▲ 27.43 (10.00%)
Crescent Cotton / Dec 24 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55 ▲ 5.00 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Dec 24 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	10.58 ▼ -1.18 (-10.03%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	36 ▼ -4.00 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.95 ▼ -3.77 (-9.99%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 24 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	26.16 ▼ -2.90 (-9.98%)
I.C.C. Ind. / Dec 24 ICC Industries Limited(ICCI)	9.85 ▼ -1.07 (-9.80%)
National Silk / Dec 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.01 ▼ -5.43 (-9.79%)
Gulshan Sp. / Dec 24 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.10 ▼ -0.40 (-8.89%)
Crescent Fib. / Dec 24 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	40.16 ▼ -3.81 (-8.66%)
Reliance Ins. / Dec 24 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	11.55 ▼ -1.05 (-8.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	126,573,463 ▲ 0.05
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	66,984,381 ▲ 0.49
Cnergyico PK / Dec 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	66,471,663 ▼ -0.27
Pak Elektron / Dec 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	38,651,653 ▼ -1.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	36,108,956 ▼ -0.18
Sui South Gas / Dec 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	33,467,532 ▼ -0.50
P.T.C.L. / Dec 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	33,030,118 ▼ -1.31
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 24 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,441,264 ▲ 3.35
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 24 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	28,106,970 ▼ -0.18

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