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Toyota Fortuner now comes with a facelift

Toyota Indus Motors (IMC) has introduced three new variants of its Toyota Fortuner with a facelift in Pakistan: Toyota Fortuner Petrol (V), Fortuner Petrol (G), and Fortuner SIGMA 4 Diesel.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 09:13pm

Technology

HP commits to reducing its emissions by half this decade

HP has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by half during this decade.
The company hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2040 and push its suppliers towards more environment-friendly practices as well.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:29pm

World

Pakistan urges Taliban to 'remain engaged' in peace process, amidst stalling negotiations

Pakistan has urged the Taliban to remain engaged in the Afghan peace process, after the group announced that it would not attend any multilateral summits until all foreign forces withdraw from the country.
The Taliban's refusal has thrown the peace process into a state of disarray, with the group refusing to take part in a Turkey-hosted summit that diplomats had hoped could create new momentum towards a political settlement.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

NAB decides to auction Nawaz Sharif’s properties

The court had initiated the process to confiscate the former prime minister's properties over his constant absence in the Toshakhana case in September 2020.
The anti-graft watchdog has been directed to make his arrest through Interpol.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 08:56pm

World

India added to England’s Covid travel ‘red list’ on Friday

India will be added to England's travel "red list" from Friday, as cases of the UK variant continue to grow.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday cancelled a planned trip to India, scheduled to take place next week, due to the current coronavirus situation in India.

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 08:38pm

Pakistan

Former IG KP Nasir Khan Durrani succumbs to COVID-19

Durrani was battling the coronavirus and had been admitted to Mayo Hospital Lahore. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and was on a ventilator.
Durrani was known as a dynamic and reformist police officer and is credited for reforming the KP Police.
He was a pioneer of Rescue-15, established police assistance lines, formed a special combat unit of specialized commandoes on the pattern of Special Services Group of the army.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 07:08pm

Pakistan

TLP and government have the same objective but 'our approach is different,' PM Khan says in his national address

Commenting on the last week's violence, Khan said: "It appeared as if one party loves the Prophet (PBUH) more than other Pakistanis."
"I assure you that the purpose of the TLP for which they're bringing people out, that is my purpose as well and that of my government," he added.

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 07:23pm

World

After the initial snub, US formally invites Pakistan to President Biden’s first summit on climate

SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam will represent Pakistan at the summit.
Pakistan was not among the 40 countries initially invited to the summit when it was announced by US President Joe Biden last month.
The summit “will be a key milestone on the road to the United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP26] this November in Glasgow [in the U.K.],” said the White House.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 05:02pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi says no meeting scheduled with Indian counterpart in UAE

He said the purpose of the visit to the UAE is to further strengthen the existing ties between the Muslim two countries.
The top leadership of ISI and RAW had also held a secret meeting in the UAE in January this year that led to a ceasefire on the Kashmir border.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 05:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan needs to vaccinate 40-50 million people by the end of 2021: SAPM on Health

Dr. Faisal Sultan feared that despite a vaccine drive, new variants of the virus will remain a threat.
He believed that the country has seen the worst of the pandemic, but pinned his hopes on the situation next winter.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 02:50pm

Pakistan

Government to hold third round of negotiations with banned TLP tonight in an effort to restore normalcy

“We held negotiations [with the protesters] yesterday, in the morning and the third session will be held tonight after the Tarawih prayer.” federal Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Haq Qadri said on Monday.
TLP has released 11 policemen including a deputy superintendent of police who was taken hostage during Sunday's deadly clashes in Lahore.

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 06:13pm

Business & Finance

JazzCash surpasses Easypaisa to lead the Mobile Money Market

JazzCash takes the lead position in the mobile money market by surpassing Easypaisa's share of mobile money users in Pakistan, according to the Financial Inclusion Insights Survey 2020 by Kantar and Karandaaz.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 08:11pm

Technology

PlayStation 5 sets a sales record in the US

The PlayStation 5 becomes the hottest console in the market by setting a new sales record in the United States for units sold in the first five months of its launch.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:27pm

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen denies involvement in sugar price hike, says smear campaign is being run against him to tarnish his reputation

JKT said he has nothing to do with the sugar mafia, and that a smear campaign is being run against him to tarnish his reputation.
He noted that all three FIRs lodged against him had no mention of sugar-related affairs.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:46pm

Pakistan

Baluchistan Government imposes broader lockdown till May 1st.

All sorts of public gatherings will be banned in the province, starting May 1.
The inter-city transport will be suspended on Saturdays and Sundays, while public transport will operate with 50 percent capacity.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:35pm

Pakistan

Federal Govt decides to register case against Rana Sanaullah on terrorism charges for threatening the government officials

The PMLN leader had threatened government officials over action against Sharifs’ Jati Umrah residence.
Rana Sanullah will be booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Fawad Chaudhry said.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 07:01pm

Pakistan

All previous agreements with TLP are void as it is a banned organization now, says Fawad Chaudhry

He also rejected the notion of foreign involvement in the ban of TLP and termed it an internal decision.
The minister praised the interior ministry, provincial governments, and the police for successfully controlling the protests.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:00pm

Pakistan

Share videos to raise donations in SnackVideo-Edhi Ramadan 2021 initiatives

SnackVideo has partnered Edhi Foundation to provide an indoor opportunity for people to support the vulnerables in...

Published 17 Apr, 2021 05:42pm

World

US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election

US imposed sanctioned on 32 individuals and entities for participating in Russia’s alleged election meddling attempts in 2020 presidential elections.
10 of them belonged to Pakistan, based in Karachi and Lahore.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

Technology

United Mobile Becomes OnePlus' First Official Distributor in Pakistan

United Mobile has joined hands with OnePlus to become its first official distributor in Pakistan.
OnePlus will be officially launched by United Mobile in Pakistan on the 19th of April, 2021.

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 07:42pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.53 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	372.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 21 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	71.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	722.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	168.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 21 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	25.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.53 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	372.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 21 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	71.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	722.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	168.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 21 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	25.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 20	153.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 20	152.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 20	108.07
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 20	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 20	1.39
Euro to USD / Apr 20	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 20	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 20	4134.94
India Sensex / Apr 20	47705.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 20	29100.38
Nasdaq / Apr 20	13788.27
Hang Seng / Apr 20	29135.73
FTSE 100 / Apr 20	6859.87
Dow Jones / Apr 20	33821.30
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 20	15129.51
France CAC40 / Apr 20	6165.11

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 20	62.67
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 20	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 20	94564.00
Gold Spot / Apr 20	1778.40
Cotton / Apr 20	85.17

BR Web Desk

Toyota Fortuner now comes with a facelift

HP commits to reducing its emissions by half this decade

Pakistan urges Taliban to 'remain engaged' in peace process, amidst stalling negotiations

NAB decides to auction Nawaz Sharif’s properties

India added to England’s Covid travel ‘red list’ on Friday

Former IG KP Nasir Khan Durrani succumbs to COVID-19

TLP and government have the same objective but 'our approach is different,' PM Khan says in his national address

After the initial snub, US formally invites Pakistan to President Biden’s first summit on climate

FM Qureshi says no meeting scheduled with Indian counterpart in UAE

Pakistan needs to vaccinate 40-50 million people by the end of 2021: SAPM on Health

Government to hold third round of negotiations with banned TLP tonight in an effort to restore normalcy

JazzCash surpasses Easypaisa to lead the Mobile Money Market

PlayStation 5 sets a sales record in the US

Jahangir Tareen denies involvement in sugar price hike, says smear campaign is being run against him to tarnish his reputation

Baluchistan Government imposes broader lockdown till May 1st.

Federal Govt decides to register case against Rana Sanaullah on terrorism charges for threatening the government officials

All previous agreements with TLP are void as it is a banned organization now, says Fawad Chaudhry

Share videos to raise donations in SnackVideo-Edhi Ramadan 2021 initiatives

US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election

United Mobile Becomes OnePlus' First Official Distributor in Pakistan

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