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COVID-19 surge: Smart lockdown imposed in some areas of Karachi's Kemari District

The smart lockdowns will remain in place in the affected union councils (UCs) till April 4, 2021.
Three UCs of Baldia Town, including UC-5 of Saeedabad, UC-3 of Islam Nagar, and UC 1 of Gulshan-e-Ghazi have been placed under the smart lockdown.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 08:44pm

Pakistan

First consignment of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Karachi

The first batch of Sputnik V vaccine comprises 50,000 doses.
In January, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had allowed a local pharmaceutical firm, AGP, to import and distribute the Russian-developed Sputnik V.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 10:26am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 17, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (March 18, 2021)....

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am

Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in several Karachi localities amid resurge in COVID-19 cases

The district administration placed nine union councils of the three sub divisions including North Nazimabad, Gulberg and North Karachi under the micro smart lockdown.
The deputy commissioner put several areas of the district under micro lockdown from March 17th to March 31.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

15 mass vaccination centres to become functional from Wednesday

The mass vaccination centres being established in the top 15 Covid-19 affected cities including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Abbottabad and Mansehra.
A vaccination centre has been established at Isolation Hospital and Infectious Treatment Centre (IHITC) in Islamabad, where around 4000 people would be vaccinated against coronavirus on daily basis.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 06:51pm

Pakistan

Rangers personnel martyred, five injured in Karachi blast

The blast took place near a Rangers vehicle that parked in the Mominabad area.
SSP West Karachi said that that pieces of evidences collected from the crime scene show that the blast reportedly occurred in a motorcycle with explosive material installed in it.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to establish vaccination centres in major cities

The NCOC said that walk-in vaccination facilities would be opened from March 16.
People over 70 years of age can get themselves vaccinated at the nearest health facility after registering at 1166.

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 06:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh also imposes restrictions as COVID-19’s third wave hits the province

Restrictions will stay in effect till April 15.
Indoor weddings and other ceremonies have been banned.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:45pm

Pakistan

Three terrorists involved in attacking security forces arrested from Karachi

They were part of ISIS and TTP, and weapons, ammunition, and explosive material were recovered from their possession.
The Rangers official said that they were allegedly involved in attacking security forces in Bajur during 2008, besides also launching attacks in 2012-13.

Updated 13 Mar, 2021 08:29pm

Uzbekistan to get access to Gwadar, Karachi ports: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan would facilitate Uzbekistan to get access to its...

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am

Pakistan

PIA resumes flight operation between Islamabad, Chitral

The national flag carrier has resumed the flight operation between the two cities and it would charge around Rs5,920 for one-side trip.
Two flights will be operated from Islamabad twice in a week.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:32pm

Pakistan

73 officials tested positive for COVID-19 in one week: Sindh Police

So far, 4,426 officials have recovered from coronavirus.
Sindh has so far reported 259,855 cases and 4,426 deaths.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Sindh's COVID-19 positivity ratio rises in first week of March

Hyderabad reported the highest corona positivity ratio which increased from 2.47 percent to 8.26 percent in the first week of the month
Karachi’s positivity ratio increased from 3.27 percent to 5.66 percent

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:04pm

Business & Finance

Inflation bites as chicken rate hikes up in Karachi

On the other hand, poultry sellers expressed that the price is likely to rise further due to a shortage of supply from poultry farmers.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 01:28pm

Pakistan

Police attack case: Court rejects acquittal plea of Uzair Baloch

The gang war leader was booked in attack on police and murder of a citizen in Chakiwara police station jurisdiction.
In his plea, he stated that the case was registered owing to political reasons and three co-accused have been already acquitted in case due to lack of evidence.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 05:04pm

Business & Finance

Work on Karachi's Red Line Project to begin soon

Work on the project will begin soon and will be completed in two years, he said while chairing a meeting on the Red Line Bus project.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Business & Finance

Dairy farmers & wholesalers raise Milk rates further

From March 1, the price of milk has been increased by Rs 10 per liter, yoghurt is being sold at Rs 200 per liter, the new rate has been applied to all major shops in the city.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 12:31pm

Business & Finance

KE aims to take Karachi to a power surplus position by 2022

Work on the 220 kV Dhabeji Grid and transmission lines has started and finalization of contractual arrangements for the off-take of additional 1,400 MW from National Grid (including 450 MW from existing interconnections) is in advanced stages.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 12:41pm

Sports

Islamabad, Quetta match rescheduled after player tests positive for COVID-19

The match which was originally scheduled to begin at 7pm, at the National Stadium in Karachi, will now take place at 8pm.
Members of his side have tested negative while the players of the other side are being tested.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

ATC rejects Haleem Adil Sheikh’s bail plea

The PTI lawmaker was arrested in Darsano Chano on February 16 in two cases.
Samir Sheikh and six others have been granted bail in the cases.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:55pm

Sports

PCB to invite 50 per cent crowds for Karachi-leg matches

Decision on Lahore-leg matches to be made in due course and will depend on how spectators follow the SOPs
PCB advises ticket-holders to come to the venue with original CNICs, reminds them of No Mask No Entry policy

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

Pakistan

SHC issues contempt notices to authorities over closure of roads during PSL in Karachi

Hearing the case, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that traffic jams shouldn’t be reported in the city because of the tournament.
The court has issued contempt notices in the case to Traffic East SP Farah Umbreen and the home ministry.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 04:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan police pop their rollerblades on to catch Karachi's criminals

“We felt we needed to come up with an innovative approach to control street crime,” said Farrukh Ali, chief of the unit.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 11:16am

Pakistan

Naval Chief visits PMSA headquarters in Karachi

He was briefed on the duties and operational activities of the Maritime Security Agency at the Maritime Operation Centre during a meeting that was presided over by him.
The Naval Chief also paid a visit to the headquarters of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Pakistan

Temperature likely to remain low in Karachi: Met office

As per the Met office, the heat intensity in the port city during the day may be less and the maximum temperature will likely to remain below 30°C.
The weather department said that due to fog, the visibility is up to 4km near the airport in Karachi.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Pakistan

PPP's Yousuf Murtaza Baloch wins Karachi PS-88 by-election

Baloch was in the lead with more than 24,000 votes, according to unofficial results. PPP’s Jam Shabbir Ali emerged victorious from provincial assembly seat in Sanghar.

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 03:14pm

Sports

All you need to know about ticket prices for HBL PSL6

Online purchase of tickets will start on Wednesday at 1000 PST; fans can book tickets by visiting www.bookme.pk.
As per NCOC decision, only 20 per cent crowds will be allowed each match day.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 05:27pm

Pakistan

PM Imran to visit Karachi tomorrow

During his visit, PM Imran will also meet Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and PTI leaders.
The premier will attend the ceremony of multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 in Karachi.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of PSL6 kick-off

The T20 tournament’s Karachi-leg will be played from February 20 to March 7 here at National Stadium Karachi.
The Dalmia road will remain open for small vehicles from to Stadium Signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

Met office forecasts rains in Pakistan during last 10 days of February

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Quetta are expected to receive substantial rain during the aforementioned period.
The southern areas of Sindh will also receive light to moderate rainfall due to the system.

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 04:13pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 23	278.42
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 23	278.22
USD to Japanese Yen / May 23	156.74
USD to Swiss Franc / May 23	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 23	1.27
Euro to USD / May 23	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 22	5307.01
Nasdaq / May 22	16801.54
Dow Jones / May 22	39671.04
India Sensex / May 23	74667.86
Tokyo Nikkei / May 23	39034.80
Hang Seng / May 23	18845.59
FTSE 100 / May 23	8373.47
Germany DAX 30 / May 23	18748.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 23	273.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 23	76.94
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 23	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 23	207476
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 23	2362.37
Diesel/Litre / May 23	274.08

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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