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Pakistan

PM to address climate change summit by UN today

The PM will apprise the world about the efforts being made by Pakistan to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country.
Around 75 world leaders will attend the summit.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 10:41am

World

US approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

Donald Trump hailed the development and said the first dose would be administered in less than 24 hours.
The US now joins Britain, Bahrain, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Mexico to approve the two-dose regimen.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 10:19am

Pakistan

In major cabinet reshuffle, Sheikh Rashid appointed as Federal Minister for Interior

Sheikh Rashid has been replaced by Azam Swati.
Ijaz Shah, who earlier held the interior ministry portfolio, has been appointed as minister for narcotics control.

Updated 11 Dec, 2020 03:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over recent LoC violations

55-year-old Naseem Fatima from Tai Mohra village sustained serious injuries due to unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces.
"India has committed 2940 ceasefire violations to date," FO said.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 01:08pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus vaccine will become available in Pakistan in March: Faisal Sultan

The committee will make a final decision on the purchase of the vaccine after considering the views of experts, the SAPM said.
Pakistan has allocated $150 million to secure vaccine doses from various developers.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 12:40pm

Pakistan

Lahore administration seals 55 shops, eight restaurants for violating COVID-19 SOPs

On the directives of Lahore Deputy Commissioner Muddasir Riaz, these shops, halls and restaurants were also fined while warnings were also issued.
Punjab has reported 125,897 cases and 3,284 deaths so far.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 11:48am

Pakistan

EU DisinfoLab's revelation about Indian subversive activities vindicates Pakistan's position: PM

He said the international community needs to take notice of a rogue Indian regime that now threatens the stability of the global system.
EU DisinfoLab in its investigation uncovered a network consisting of 265 fake local media outlets serving New Delhi’s interest.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 10:53am

Pakistan

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari along with British High Commissioner Christian Turner welcomed Virgin Airlines at Islamabad Airport.
The airline will be operating a weekly eight-flight operation in Islamabad and Lahore.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 09:45am

Pakistan

FM, Saudi envoy discuss ways to strengthen, intensify mutual engagement between two countries

Qureshi appreciated Saudi support for the Pakistan-sponsored and unanimously adopted OIC resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir dispute and Islamophobia.
Qureshi hoped that the two countries will continue to enhance their cooperation and work closely on all issues of mutual interests.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 01:06pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM's adviser Aijaz Shah Shirazi passes away from coronavirus

He was under treatment at a private hospital in Karachi.
He served as a provincial minister and adviser multiple times as well.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 12:35pm

World

Sikh farmers' protest should be 'pre-eminently' settled between India and Pakistan: Boris Johnson

Johnson said that they have serious concerns about what is happening between India and Pakistan, 'but these are pre-eminently matters for those two governments to settle'.
Since last month, thousands of farmers, mostly from the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana have been protesting against the three farm laws passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 12:07pm

Pakistan

PM Imran, Bill Gates discuss COVID-19, polio eradication

PM acknowledged the Foundation’s continued support for the Ehsaas Programme, which would help the most vulnerable segments of Pakistan’s population.
Gates acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic while stimulating economic growth.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 11:15am

Pakistan

Pakistan Army put on high alert amid threat of Indian attack

In order to divert the international community's attention from the ongoing farmers’ protest, along with other internal issues, India is planning a 'false flag operation.
Last year in February, India had tried to launch a similar operation against Pakistan but failed.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:27am

Pakistan

Two Pak Army soldiers martyred due to India's unprovoked firing across LoC: DG ISPR

Pakistan army troops responded befittingly to unprovoked Indian firing at the LoC.
"During exchange of fire, while fighting valiantly, 2 soldiers, Lance Naik Tariq & Sepoy Zaroof embraced shahadat," DG ISPR tweeted.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 09:55am

Pakistan

Police arrest DJ Butt for providing sound system for PDM jalsa

Last week PM Imran Khan had said that said FIR will be lodged against those providing PDM rallies a sound system and chairs.
PDM plans to hold its rally on December 13 in Lahore.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

PM to chair National Coordination Committee tomorrow: Asad Umar

Umar said while comparing October's positivity rate to that of last week, they have seen an increase of 4%.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:27pm

Pakistan

Lockdown imposed in more areas of Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur as COVID-19 cases continue rapid surge

The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department said 19 areas in Rawalpindi and three in Bahawalpur will be sealed from today.
- On Tuesday, the Lahore district administration enforced a smart lockdown in 55 localities of the city.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 01:10pm

World

PM Khan welcomes Joe Biden’s ‘declared intent’ to target dirty money, offshore tax havens

"Developing countries are being impoverished by their corrupt elites who launder money to richer countries and offshore tax havens," the PM tweeted.
"I will lead efforts internationally to bring transparency to the global financial system, go after illicit tax havens, seize stolen assets, and make it more difficult for leaders who steal from their people to hide behind anonymous front companies," Biden wrote.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 11:39am

Pakistan

PTV terminates eight employees, including Rashid Latif

It has been decided in principle that the number of contract employees on high salaries has to be drastically reduced, the order said.

Updated 08 Dec, 2020 01:01pm

Pakistan

IHC bars unelected advisers, special assistants from heading govt committees

The IHC declared the constitution of the cabinet committee on privatisation as illegal.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 11:18am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 23	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 23	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 23	154.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 23	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 23	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 23	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	5010.60
Nasdaq / Apr 22	15451.31
Dow Jones / Apr 22	38239.98
India Sensex / Apr 23	73884.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 23	37552.16
Hang Seng / Apr 23	16828.93
FTSE 100 / Apr 23	8045.70
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 23	17967.18

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 22	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 23	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 23	82.41
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 23	2301.86
Diesel/Litre / Apr 23	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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