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'Time for all of us to take Covid SOPs seriously again': Asad Umar warns as Country's COVID-19 positivity rate reaches highest since August

He said coronavirus positivity is extremely high in Muzaffarabad and remains high in Karachi.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 11:39am

Pakistan

Steps taken to bring down inflation: Asad

The minister said the micro economic indicators were showing positive signs due to prudent policies and strategies of the government.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:07am

Pakistan

Country has seen significant rise in COVID-19 infection rate in 14 days: Umar

Minister says positivity rate of novel coronavirus infections in Pakistan has been more than two percent for the past two weeks

Published 11 Oct, 2020 12:05pm

Pakistan

Asad Umar reviews progress on mineral sector

He stressed on the need for preparing a comprehensive business plan for exploration of the mineral sector.

Published 08 Oct, 2020 12:59am

Pakistan

Asad Umar directs for completing K-IV water supply project at earliest

The minister was chairing a meeting to discuss progress on Greater Karachi Water Supply Project (K-IV) which was also attended by the WAPDA Chairman and other senior officials.

Updated 05 Oct, 2020 09:25pm

Pakistan

Fed Minister Asad Umar briefs MQM-P delegation about Karachi Transformation Plan

The Karachi package announced by the Prime Minister and the projects of sanitation, transport, water supply and drainage were also came under the discussion.

Published 03 Oct, 2020 07:33pm

Pakistan

Fed Govt is in coordination with its allies: Fed Minister Asad Omar

Speaking on the occasion, the Sindh Governor said that the federal government was taking steps for the development of Sindh province on the directives of the Prime Minister.

Published 03 Oct, 2020 07:31pm

Pakistan

Federal, Sindh govts agree to start trail run of KCR

The decision was made during the meeting between Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar.

Updated 03 Oct, 2020 06:59pm

Pakistan

MQM-P delegation calls on Governor Sindh, Asad Umar

The delegation comprising lawmakers Aminul Haque, Khawaja Izharul Hasan and Kanwar Naveed Jameel discussed different development projects initiated by the federal government during the meeting at the Governor house.

Updated 03 Oct, 2020 02:09pm

Pakistan

Gov't to crackdown against SOP violations in restaurants, marriage halls: Asad Umar

Meanwhile around six marriage halls and 103 restaurants have been closed in Karachi due to non compliance of health guidelines and Coronavirus prevalence in their premises.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 07:50pm

Pakistan

Meeting reviews development progress in Balochistan

Asad Umar emphasized that we have to focus on harnessing water resources of Balochistan for agriculture and livestock development for provisions of livelihoods.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 09:08pm

Asad Umar launches phase 3 trials of coronavirus vaccine

Result is expected in 4 to 6 months, Umar said.

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 12:39pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's V-shaped economic recovery gets confirmed as COVID weakens, says Umar

He said that Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) figures for July show more than 9 percent growth over June and more than 5pc growth as compared to July 2019.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 11:54am

Pakistan

Federal, provincial govt to work together for development of Southern Balochistan: Asad Umar

Asad Umar also held a meeting with public representatives, activists and members of civil society, where he was apprised about the issues faced by the residents of the area.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:53pm

Pakistan

Federal, Balochistan govts to work together for development of provincial southern districts: Asad

Asad also held a meeting with public representatives, activists and members of civil society, where he was apprised about the issues faced by the residents of the area.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:31pm

Though Lahore CCPO's remarks unnecessary, there's no need of legal action against him: Asad Umar

Umar said he does not agree with Lahore CCPO Umar Sheikh's remarks but they cannot go to him and say you made a wrong statement and take action.

Updated 11 Sep, 2020 11:37am

Pakistan

All stakeholders committed to work jointly for Karachi’s development: Asad

The minister said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was fully focusing on the country’s biggest financial hub to provide relief to the rain-stricken residents of Sindh metropolis.

Published 09 Sep, 2020 11:48pm

Business & Finance

PM approves Karachi related projects, says Umar

He said that he had talked to the Sindh government on projects and areas including water supply, sanitation, sewerage, transport, and roads.

Published 01 Sep, 2020 12:29pm

Cannot turn a blind eye to plight of Karachi people: PM orders finalization of Karachi Transformation Plan

The federation will play its full role for the solution and development of Karachi's problems," the PM said.

Updated 31 Aug, 2020 03:51pm

Any help requested will be provided on emergency basis: PM tells Murad Ali

The PM said he is personally monitoring the relief and rescue operations.

Updated 28 Aug, 2020 10:40am

Pakistan

All DHQs, THQs be upgraded with required health facilities: Asad Umar

The meeting discussed national health facility assessment which was executed for a rapid data stock across all the Tehsil and District Headquarters Hospitals of the country.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 10:35pm

Pakistan

Federal, Sindh govts form joint committee for Karachi uplift

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and Asad Umar headed their respective delegations in the meeting.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 08:32pm

Improved COVID-19 situation can worsen if people stop taking precautions: Asad Umar

He urged people to strictly follow the precautionary measures to completely overcome the pandemic.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 12:35pm

Business & Finance

Moody's stable outlook testimony of Pakistan’s ‘V-shaped’ recovery: Asad Umar

Moody's Investors Service on Saturday confirmed Pakistan's B3 credit rating with the outlook at stable, as it concludes the review for downgrade initiated on 14 May 2020.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:30am

Pakistan

Country to see highest ever growth of renewable energy: Asad Umar

“After starting historic development of hydel resources by PTI government, now we will see highest ever growth of other renewable energy,” he added.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 08:14pm

Educational institutions to reopen from September 15 across country, says Umar

Minister says government has decided to open restaurants and tourists spots from August 8 and 10 respectively

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 04:57pm

Pakistan

Committees formed to carry forward PM’s development vision in Balochistan

The minister constituted the committees while chairing a meeting to discuss various issues related to development work in the Balochistan province.

Updated 05 Aug, 2020 07:35pm

Pakistan

Asad Umar lauds new FBR team for surpassing July tax collection target

The minister, in a tweet, said the collection of Rs. 57 billion more revenue than the set target for the month of July reflected the good performance of new FBR team.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 06:24pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan sets new record in electricity generation

As per the federal minister, the record was achieved on Tuesday at around 3 pm, when Pakistan generated 23,116 MW of electricity.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 03:16pm

Pakistan

Effective Finance Commission in Punjab to be established: Asad Umar

The meeting deliberated and discussed in detail the matters of establishing a Finance Commission in Punjab.

Published 23 Jul, 2020 07:20pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 22	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 22	278.42
USD to Japanese Yen / May 22	156.82
USD to Swiss Franc / May 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 22	1.27
Euro to USD / May 22	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 22	5307.01
India Sensex / May 22	74221.06
Tokyo Nikkei / May 22	38876.82
Nasdaq / May 22	16801.54
Hang Seng / May 22	19024.41
FTSE 100 / May 22	8370.33
Dow Jones / May 22	39671.04
Germany DAX 30 / May 22	18680.20

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 22	76.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 22	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 22	212791
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 22	2371.48
Cotton US¢/pound / May 22	79
Petrol/Litre / May 23	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 23 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 23 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 23 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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