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Pakistan

COVID-19: NCOC decides to increase restrictions, tighten implementation of SOPs as Pakistan fears 'third wave'

Asad Umar said NCOC decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to a sharp increase in coronavirus positivity.
NCOC has directed the provincial and Islamabad administration to tighten implementation of coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and crackdown on violations that are taking place, he said.

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 01:09pm

Pakistan

PM contracted COVID-19 prior to vaccination, clarifies Asad Umar

"The symptoms take a few days before manifesting. Hence it is certain that PM had been infected PRIOR to vaccination. So please do vaccinate," Umar tweeted.
On Saturday, SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:50pm

SAPM Sultan urges people to follow SOPs as COVID-19 positivity ratio crosses 9%

He said currently the hospitals across the country are dealing with the influx of COVID-19 patients.
During the last 24 hours, 3,876 people tested positive for the virus.

Updated 20 Mar, 2021 02:31pm

World

Facebook says technical issue caused global outage of WhatsApp, Instagram

We resolved this issue for everyone, and we apologize for any inconvenience, Facebook said.
On Friday, Facebook-owned Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as the Facebook Messenger app, went down globally for more than 30 minutes.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 11:04am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports nearly 4000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

So far, there are 29,576 active COVID-19 cases.
1,446 people also recovered from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 10:02am

Pakistan

45 shops, wedding halls sealed in Lahore for violating coronavirus SOPs

The shops and halls have been sealed in Lahore Cantt, New Lahore City, Shalimar Town and Model Town.
The sealed shops and halls have been fined Rs65,000 each.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 02:34pm

UNSG calls Pakistan a 'fundamental partner' of United Nations

"The UNSG valued Pakistan’s constructive contributions towards the effective functioning of the Organisation in the different areas of its work, calling Pakistan a fundamental partner of the United Nations," the FO statement said.
Both the leaders agreed that the Afghan peace process must be taken forward through consultations and in a manner that helps establish peace, and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 12:41pm

Pakistan

FM says responsibility of creating enabling environment for dialogue with Pakistan rests with India

Qureshi said Pakistan will not shy away from dialogue if India expresses readiness for a peaceful solution to the Kashmir dispute.
On Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that it was time for India and Pakistan to bury the past and move forward.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 12:07pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Niger village which killed 58 people

Armed men in southwestern Niger killed at least 58 people when they intercepted a convoy returning from a weekly market.
The government and people of Pakistan extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured, FO said.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has 'resisted the temptation' of involving itself in arms race despite rising security challenges, says COAS

"Frayed relations between various powers centres of the globe and boomeranging of competing alliances can bring nothing but another stint of Cold War, the COAS said.
He said unsettled issues in South Asia are dragging the entire region back into poverty and underdevelopment.

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 02:50pm

Pakistan

Asad Umar warns govt will place stronger COVID-19 restrictions if people do not comply with SOPs

"Please be very very careful. The new strain spreads faster and is more deadly," Umar tweeted.
Pakistan reported 3,495 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 12:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's COVID-19 positivity ratio hits 7.8% as country reports 3,495 cases in 24 hours

61 people also died from the virus in past 24 hours.
In past 24 hours, 44,377 tests were conducted across the country.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 11:02am

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

World

IAF group captain dies after MiG-21 crashes in central India

The MiG-21 Bison aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.
"A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident," IAF tweeted.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 03:16pm

Pakistan

Pakistan ranked world’s second most polluted country: IQAir

20% of deaths in Pakistan have been attributable to the negative health impacts of air pollution exposure, IQAir said.
Lahore, has been ranked as the most polluted city with an AQI of 163.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:42pm

Pakistan

Punjab to increase capacity at Expo Centre vaccination facility in Lahore

Punjab has decided to increase the screening desks from 50 to 100, vaccination counters from 30 to 60 while the rest areas from 80 to 160.
33,308 elderly citizens have been vaccinated in Punjab so far.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 11:08am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 61 deaths in 24 hours

Country also reported 2,351 new coronavirus cases.
There are now 22,792 active cases.

Updated 17 Mar, 2021 10:19am

Pakistan

LHC takes notice of eggs, ink attack on SAPM Gill outside court

LHC said CCTV cameras should be used to identify people responsible for the attack.
SAPM Gill tweeted that he has forgiven those who threw eggs and ink at him.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 02:11pm

Pakistan

Alarm in Pakistan as COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 7.1%

There are now 23,355 active cases.
No new cases and deaths were reported in Gilgit-Baltistan during the past 24 hours.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 11:53am

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

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Petrol/Litre / Apr 26	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Diesel/Litre / Apr 26	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 26 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 26 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 26 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 26 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 26 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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