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Technology

Scientists confirm existence of 'water on moon'

Scientists have been finding signs of water on the moon since 2009 and, in 2018, confirmed the presence of water ice on the lunar surface.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 09:41pm

Pakistan

HEC says no directives issued for closure of universities amid second COVID-19 wave

Pakistan has recorded 328,602 coronavirus cases, 6,739 deaths, and 311,075 from the pandemic.

Updated 26 Oct, 2020 08:26pm

Pakistan

CM Balochistan tests positive for COVID-19 second time

The CM broke the news via twitter stating that he has been diagnosed with the virus for the second time.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 07:01pm

World

Pakistani, Indian diaspora rally together for US presidential election

Meet Mr. Shekar Narasimhan, Indian-American investment banker, and Mr. Dilawar Syed, a tech entrepreneur in California, who co-founded the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Victory Fund (AAPIVF), a group that aims to mobilise and elevate voices from these communities in local and national politics.

Updated 26 Oct, 2020 08:40pm

Business

WhatsApp Business Now Comes With A Price Tag

Facebook has announced that new shopping features, hosting and pricing tiers will be added to WhatsApp Business.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 03:42pm

World

Weekly average COVID-19 infections reach new heights in US

The two highest single days of new cases were Friday and Saturday, with more than 83,000 new cases added each day.

Updated 26 Oct, 2020 04:24pm

Business

Royal Enfield Expands in Asia's Motorbike Market; Opens New Plant in Thailand

Royal Enfield sales have grown by 88% across Asia in the last year as it hopes to aggressively expand in the region's motorbike market.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 03:06pm

Pakistan

Naval Chief calls on CM Sindh after assuming the office

“We have to further improve the educational system,” says the CM.

Updated 26 Oct, 2020 03:11pm

World

U.S. forces carry out targeted airstrikes in Central Afghanistan, killing five insurgents

In a statement from Col. Sonny Leggett, the official spokesperson of the United States Forces in Afghanistan, the U.S. Air Force carried out targeted airstrikes in Nerkh last night, in defense of the Afghan National Defense Forces; killing five Taliban fighters in the process.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

Court hears KPT reference against Babar Ghauri and others

Former federal minister and MQM leader Babar Ghauri has been absconder in the case, while others accused including Sindh Assembly member Javed Hanif, Rauf Akhtar Farooqui have already been nabbed in the case.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 02:07pm

Life & Style

Parwaaz Hai Junoon will be first Pakistani film to screen in China in decades

The move comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan in 2021.

Updated 26 Oct, 2020 12:40pm

World

Secretary Pompeo and Esper to attend third round of U.S-India strategic dialogue in New Delhi today

United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will be travelling to New Delhi for the U.S-India 2+2 Quadrilateral Ministerial Dialogue today, in a briefing from the State Department.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 10:31am

Pakistan

PTI to launch health insurance in zone one of KPK from Oct 31

Zone one includes all residents of Swat, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Malakand and Chitral, who will start receiving free health services regardless of their financial status from October 31.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 09:38pm

World

Kabul suicide attack kills 13 and wounds dozens, as Taliban deny responsibility

A suicide bombing on Saturday at an education centre in the capital city of Kabul, killing at least 13 people (and counting) and wounding dozens.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:41pm

World

Pakistan is the third-largest contributor to U.N peacekeeping missions across the globe

To commemorate the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, Pakistan’s Armed Forces released a statement, citing the country’s deep commitment to ensuring peace in conflict prone regions across the globe, and the extent of their sacrifice in that responsibility.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:12pm

Pakistan

AIG Karachi tests positive for COVID-19

During his absence due to illness, CIA DIG Arif Hanif was given additional charge of AIG Karachi.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 09:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan military extend best wishes to UN on its 75th anniversary: ISPR

158 Pakistani peacekeepers sacrificed their lives for global peace," says DG ISPR.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:44pm

Pakistan

PTI, MQM-P to hold big rally after COVID-19 elimination: Asad Umar

The development work will be resumed on the K-IV project and its responsibility was taken by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), says the minister.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 05:15pm

World

Firms to bear $100 bn losses due to Trump’s work visa ban: report

rump signed an Executive Order, which limit the number of employment-based visas the U.S. for the rest of 2020.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:44pm

Pakistan

CM chairs meeting to review law and order situation in Sindh

Murad Ali Shah praised police operation in Katcha areas of Khairpur and Larkana.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 03:43pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / Oct 27 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	2.8000 ▲ 0.55 (8.89%)
J.A.Textile / Oct 27 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	6.6833 ▲ 0.28 (4.43%)
Pak Synthetic / Oct 27 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	17.4700 ▲ 0.49 (2.89%)
B.R.R. Mod. / Oct 27 B.R.R. Guardian Modaraba(BRR)	10.4800 ▲ 0.28 (2.75%)
J. D. W. / Oct 27 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	235.0000 ▲ 4.99 (2.17%)
Bunnys Ltd / Oct 27 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	40.5000 ▲ 0.55 (1.38%)
Pace (Pakistan) / Oct 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	3.4400 ▲ 0.14 (0.30%)
Thal LTD / Oct 27 Thal Limited(THALL)	422.7500 ▲ 7.75 (0.24%)
Ravi Textile / Oct 27 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	4.8100 ▲ 0.41 (0.22%)
Bankislami Pak / Oct 27 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	10.3000 ▲ 0.20 (0.10%)

Stock	Price
Askari Life Assur. (R) / Oct 27 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited (R)(ALACR4)	0.0900 ▼ 0.05 (-33.33%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Oct 27 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	4.1000 ▼ 1.55 (-31.08%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Oct 27 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.6300 ▼ 0.28 (-17.18%)
Redco Tex. / Oct 27 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	7.3500 ▼ 0.85 (-11.56%)
Bilal Fibres / Oct 27 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	1.7900 ▼ 0.18 (-10.06%)
Jubilee Sp. / Oct 27 Jubille Spinning & Weaving Mills Limited(JUBS)	5.0000 ▼ 0.49 (-9.80%)
Altern Energy / Oct 27 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	25.4700 ▼ 2.42 (-9.50%)
Kohinoor Sp. / Oct 27 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	3.7900 ▼ 0.34 (-8.97%)
BIPL securities / Oct 27 BIPL Securities Limited(BIPLS)	11.1000 ▼ 0.90 (-8.11%)
Summit Bank / Oct 27 Summit Bank Limited(SMBL)	1.9400 ▼ 0.21 (-7.98%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf / Oct 27 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	31,856,735 ▼ 3.89
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,533,000 ▼ 2.91
Unity Foods / Oct 27 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	20,837,500 ▼ 0.88
Fauji Cem. / Oct 27 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	16,270,500 ▼ 1.57
TRG Pak. / Oct 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	13,210,000 ▼ 2.99
Hascol Petroleum / Oct 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	13,159,285 ▼ 0.71
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Oct 27 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	13,020,500 ▼ 0.43
Pak Elektron / Oct 27 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,854,000 ▼ 1.40
Power Cement / Oct 27 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	8,424,500 ▼ 0.64
Engro Polymer / Oct 27 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	5,709,000 ▼ 1.82

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 27	161.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 27	161.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 27	104.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 27	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 27	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 27	1.18

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 27	3401.05
India Sensex / Oct 27	40145.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 27	23494.34
Nasdaq / Oct 27	11358.94
Hang Seng / Oct 27	24918.78
FTSE 100 / Oct 27	5792.01
Dow Jones / Oct 27	27685.38
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 27	12177.18
France CAC40 / Oct 27	4816.12

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Oct 20	19015.50
GDPGROWTH / Oct 20	5.40
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Oct 20	15087.50
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Oct 20	1516.00
Average CPI % / Oct 20	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Oct 27	0.08

BR Web Desk

Scientists confirm existence of 'water on moon'

HEC says no directives issued for closure of universities amid second COVID-19 wave

CM Balochistan tests positive for COVID-19 second time

Pakistani, Indian diaspora rally together for US presidential election

WhatsApp Business Now Comes With A Price Tag

Weekly average COVID-19 infections reach new heights in US

Royal Enfield Expands in Asia's Motorbike Market; Opens New Plant in Thailand

Naval Chief calls on CM Sindh after assuming the office

U.S. forces carry out targeted airstrikes in Central Afghanistan, killing five insurgents

Court hears KPT reference against Babar Ghauri and others

Parwaaz Hai Junoon will be first Pakistani film to screen in China in decades

Secretary Pompeo and Esper to attend third round of U.S-India strategic dialogue in New Delhi today

PTI to launch health insurance in zone one of KPK from Oct 31

Kabul suicide attack kills 13 and wounds dozens, as Taliban deny responsibility

Pakistan is the third-largest contributor to U.N peacekeeping missions across the globe

AIG Karachi tests positive for COVID-19

Pakistan military extend best wishes to UN on its 75th anniversary: ISPR

PTI, MQM-P to hold big rally after COVID-19 elimination: Asad Umar

Firms to bear $100 bn losses due to Trump’s work visa ban: report

CM chairs meeting to review law and order situation in Sindh

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