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Pakistan

British Council, Cambridge have assured implementation of strict coronavirus SOPs during exams: Shafqat Mahmood

They assured me that all SOPs for conducting the exam would be strictly followed," Shafqat tweeted.
O Level and IGCSE exams will begin on May 10.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 03:09pm

World

47 UK MPs question Boris Johnson's decision to place Pakistan on travel ‘red list’; demand further data and evidence

"The current rate of infection in Pakistan is also reportedly lower than the UK," the letter said.
We would be grateful if the full data and evidence can be provided to show why these specific countries have been added to the red list and provide an urgent clarification of the decision-making process, the MPs asked.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan ultimate destiny of Kashmiri people: AJK Legislative Assembly adopts resolution

The resolution said Kashmiris want accession of the entire state to Pakistan.
The resolution also demanded a peaceful settlement of the longstanding Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UNSC.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:35pm

Pakistan

Amid heightened COVID-19 threat, USEFP cancels SAT administration test scheduled for May 8

The USEFP said that those who have registered with it can contact College Board for refund and cancellation of exam.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:51am

Pakistan's COVID-19 positivity ratio hits 10.69% as country reports 5,329 cases in 24 hours

Country also reported 98 deaths in 24 hours.
There are currently 66,994 active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 09:33am

World

US continues to support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US State Department

Statement comes following Pakistan's decision not to import sugar and cotton from India.
Pakistan has said that there will be no trade with the neighbor until India reverses its 2019 decision under which Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its special constitutional status.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:30pm

Pakistan

Russia offers military support to strengthen Pakistan’s anti terrorist potential

"We confirmed that we stand ready to strengthen the anti terrorist potential of Pakistan including by supplying Pakistan with special military equipment," Russian FM Lavrov said.
"We both are interested in restoring peace and stability and there is very good cooperation taking place on that score," the FM Qureshi said.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:30pm

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen rejects reports of meeting Asif Ali Zardari

Tareen said that a constant propaganda campaign is being run against him, adding that he is a member of the PTI and will remain so.
PPP's Shehla Raza had claimed that a meeting between PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Tareen had been scheduled for next week.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 11:29am

Pakistan

‘Decisions regarding exams are final. Students should start preparing’: Shafqat Mahmood

"This decision will not be changed so no one should have any uncertainty in their mind," the minister said.
"Everything has been done keeping interest of education in mind. My very best wishes to everyone," he tweeted.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 02:20pm

Pakistan

Pakistan expresses sorrow over deaths caused by floods, landslides in Indonesia

Floods and landslides triggered by tropical cyclone Seroja have killed 113 people, with many still unaccounted for in Indonesia and East Timor.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and brotherly people of Indonesia," FO said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 01:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan and Russia’s bilateral relationship improving, says Qureshi ahead of FM Lavro's visit today

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov will pay an official visit to Pakistan today.
"The visit of Lavrov will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted bilateral relationship and enhancing mutual understanding on regional and global issues," FO said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 11:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan records highest single-day COVID-19 death toll since December

3953 people tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hours.
A special NCOC session will be held today to review the reopening of education institutions, as well as Ramazan SOPs.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 10:22am

Pakistan

Stronger coronavirus SOPs enforcement starting to have effect, but critical care, mortality will stay at high levels for some time: Umar

"Increased restrictions, broader lockdowns & stronger SOP enforcement starting to have effect," Umar tweeted.
Please follow SOPs and be safe, the minister urged.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:36am

Pakistan

Pakistan expresses condolences over lives lost in Bangladesh ferry accident

Heartfelt condolences to the government and brotherly people of Bangladesh and the bereaved families," Foreign Office tweeted.
At least 26 people died after a Bangladesh ferry carrying around 50 passengers collided with a cargo vessel in the Shitalakhsya River south of the capital Dhaka.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:18pm

Pakistan

Senate passes resolution calling for free coronavirus vaccine

The resolution urged the government to provide either free-of-cost coronavirus vaccine or as per the original international market price to the general public.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 03:29pm

Pakistan

PPP has received show-cause notice from PDM: Yousaf Raza Gilani

Gilani said that PPP has received PDM’s show-cause notice, but has not yet replied.
The PDM had decided to serve notices to PPP and the ANP for not attending the alliance meeting on Friday and violating its decision.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 12:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports nearly 3000 COVID-19 recoveries as 4323 people test positive in a day

The country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 9.96%.
43 people died from coronavirus in 24 hours.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 11:13am

Pakistan

"Choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy?" Umar questions UK's decision to add Pakistan on ‘red list’

"The recent decision by UK govt to add some countries including Pakistan on the red list raises a legitimate question whether choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy," Umar tweeted.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 02:51pm

Pakistan

Ramazan to begin on April 14 in Pakistan: Fawad Chaudhry

In a tweet, the minister said that the Ramazan moon will be sighted on April 13.
"The moon will be clearly sighted in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi," Chaudhry tweeted.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 01:50pm

Pakistan

PDM splits from PPP and ANP; decides to form a new bloc

The PPP and the ANP will also be served notices for not attending the alliance meeting and violating its decision.
The PDM has also decided to form a new alliance of five opposition parties having 27 members in the Senate.

Updated 03 Apr, 2021 01:46pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 24	278.59
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 24	278.39
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 24	155.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 24	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
India Sensex / Apr 24	73852.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 24	38460.08
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Hang Seng / Apr 24	17201.27
FTSE 100 / Apr 24	8040.38
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 24	18088.70

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	82.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2318.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 24	81.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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