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New York becomes first state in US to proclaim February 5 as Kashmir Day

The New York State Assembly marked February 5 as Kashmir Day by adopting a resolution by a voice vote.
"The State of New York endeavours to champion human rights including the freedom of religion, movement, and expression for all Kashmiri people," the resolution said.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 02:27pm

Pakistan

There is no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir issue, clarifies FO following PM's statement

The FO issued this statement following PM's statement that Pakistan will allow the Kashmiris to decide between choosing to join Pakistan or remaining independent even after they vote in favour of Pakistan.
"Pakistan remains firmly committed to the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices as enshrined in the relevant UNSC resolutions," FO added.

Updated 06 Feb, 2021 12:58pm

World

Posters thanking PM Imran Khan appears in IIOJK on Kashmir Solidarity Day

"Thank you Pakistan, thank you Imran Khan for effectively raising the Kashmir issue at all global platforms,” the posters read.
The Indian authorities have blocked internet services in several districts of the Kashmir valley on Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan's 'unflinching solidarity' with Kashmiris in IIOJK

Qureshi said the entire Pakistani nation stands with them in their valiant struggle to secure their inalienable right to self-determination.
He said under the suffocating military siege and in the face of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian army has continued cordon-and-search operations, fake encounters, and indulged in a killing spree of Kashmiri youth in IIOJK.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 10:25am

Pakistan

Kashmir Solidarity Day: PM to visit Kotli today

The PM will also address a public gathering in Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
"Today, on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, we reaffirm our resolute support for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, who continue to be subjected to an inhuman military siege and communications blockade since 5 August 2019," the PM said.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 09:40am

Pakistan

Opposition wants to uphold corrupt practices: Qureshi lambasts opposition for not supporting Senate polls bill

On Wednesday, Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem introduced the 26th Amendment Bill, which included amendments to allow open balloting in the Senate election and dual nationals to contest the polls.
Qureshi contended that Pakistan Tehreek- e-Insaf will stand committed with its principled stand of ensuring transparency in Senate election, whether the amendment gets approved or rejected in the House.

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

Pakistan

Sindh intends to buy coronavirus vaccine from China: Murad tells Chinese consul general

"I want to protect the people of Sindh from COVID-19," Shah told Chinese Consul General Li Bijian.
Bijian assured the CM of his cooperation in the procurement of the vaccine.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 01:59pm

World

Archaeologists in Egypt find a mummy with a golden tongue

The archaeologists believe this was a special ritual to ensure the dead could speak to the court of the god Osiris in the afterlife.
They also found a mummy wearing a crown decorated with horns and a cobra snake on the forehead.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to receive 17.2 million COVID-19 doses through COVAX

The distribution list includes doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, licensed to the Serum Institute of India, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine.
The distribution aims to cover an average of 3.3% of total population of 145 countries by mid-2021.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 11:44am

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 31 lives, infects 1,508 in 24 hours

Country also reported 1,772 recoveries.
Coronavirus vaccination drive began on Wednesday across the country, which aims to inoculate health workers in the first phase.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 10:08am

World

Farmers' protest: India says temptation of sensationalist social media comments by celebrities is neither accurate nor responsible

"Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken, a statement by Indian ministry said.
“Why aren’t we talking about this?!” Rihanna said in a Twitter post, sharing an article of the protest using the hashtag #FarmersProtest.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 01:00pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 vaccination drive begins across Pakistan

Dr Rana Imran Sikander head of the coronavirus ward at PIMS became the first person to receive coronavirus vaccination in the presence of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
China has provided 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm to Pakistan.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 12:25pm

Pakistan

Car accident: Police arrests driver, Kashmala Tariq's son granted bail

Her son Azlan has been granted bail before arrest till Feb 16.
Four people were killed and two others were injured when one of the four speeding protocol vehicles of Tariq's family crashed into a Mehran car.

Updated 03 Feb, 2021 11:57am

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from Pakistan, 19 other countries from today

The kingdom has suspended entry from 20 countries with the exception of diplomats, Saudi citizens, medical practitioners, and their families.
The temporary ban, effective from today, applies to passengers who transited through any of the 20 countries.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 10:41am

Pakistan

US 'alarmed' over Supreme Court's order to shift Sheikh from death cell to state rest house

A spokesperson for the US State Department said that the US remains deeply concerned by developments in the cases of those involved in Pearl’s kidnapping and murder.
The official urged the Pakistani government to continue its effort to keep Sheikh and other suspects in custody.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

Hamza Shehbaz files bail plea in LHC

He said that he has been incarcerated for 19 months.
Last month, the PML-N leader had approached the Supreme Court seeking his bail.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 04:24pm

Pakistan

SC bars NAB from investigating Peshawar BRT project

The SC has accepted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's request and ordered a halt to NAB's inquiry.
The court has already stopped FIA from its investigation.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 01:14pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 vaccination drive to kick off today in presence of PM: Asad Umar

Umar said the national vaccination campaign will begin in the provincial capitals from tomorrow.
At least, 300,000 frontline health workers have been registered through a digital system.

Updated 02 Feb, 2021 07:13pm

Pakistan

Daniel Pearl murder case: SC orders to shift Sheikh from death cell to state rest house

The SC said Omar Sheikh's family may also stay with him from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The SC has ordered not to provide him with mobile and internet facility.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 11:38am

Pakistan

Hammad Azhar tests positive for coronavirus

"I have tested positive for Covid-19 and self isolating at home. Requesting everyone for prayers. JazakAllah Khair," he tweeted.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 04:40pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 19	4967.23
India Sensex / Apr 19	73088.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Nasdaq / Apr 19	15282.01
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16224.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7895.85
Dow Jones / Apr 19	37986.40
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17737.36

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	83.14
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 19	214935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2391.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 19	81.02
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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