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Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be taken as weakness: warns Air Chief

“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said Mujahid Anwar Khan.
The Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:20pm

Pakistan

Senate Election: ECP rejects Shehbaz Sharif’s plea to cast vote in Lahore

The ECP said that that a vote cannot be cast anywhere other than National Assembly.
The Senate elections will be held on March 3.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 01:46pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 13 deaths, 322 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

About 10,865 tests were conducted during the period, out of which 322 came positive.
So far 2,998,409 tests have been conducted against which 257,729 cases were diagnosed, of them 241,256 patients have recovered, including 273 overnight, added the chief minister.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 08:07pm

World

Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it

Iran and U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration are now locked in a standoff over who should move first to save the unravelling 2015 deal. Tehran says Washington should lift sanctions first.
“Iran perceives this move as destructive and considers it as an end to the Joint Understanding of 21 February 2021 between the Agency and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Published 26 Feb, 2021 07:24pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt issues list of districts where students will go to school on alternate days

The notification read that districts that have a higher COVID-19 positivity ratio, such as more than 20 cases in the last 24 hours, will be subject to this rule.
The districts with such positivity rates are reported to be Lahore, Gujrat, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

World

IPRI hosts distinguished lecture series on Afghan Peace Process

On Friday, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) hosted the distinguished lecture series on the "Afghan Peace Process: The Contours, Implementation, and Contemporary Status” by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan.
While discussing the dynamics of the Afghan Peace Process, Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan noted that there are three parties to ensure a durable peace process in Afghanistan, which include the United States, the Taliban and the Afghan Republic.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Technology

Nissan makes breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions

The development would improve fuel consumption by 25% over the 40% thermal efficiency level in the upcoming e-POWER engine, the company said.
Toshihiro Hirai told reporters that the automaker is maximising the thermal efficiency of e-POWER in order to reduce CO2 emissions while driving.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Pakistan

ECP issues final list of Senate candidates from Islamabad

The Senate election will be held on March 3.
Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani are vying for a general seat from Islamabad, while Fauzia Arshad and Farzana Kausar are in the run for a reserved seat for women.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 04:01pm

World

Israel in talks to establish 4-nation defense alliance with Saudi, UAE and Bahrain

Jerusalem is reportedly in talks with the Kingdom(s) of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, in attempting to establish a quadrilateral defense alliance.
While Jerusalem does not have official diplomatic relations with Riyadh, the countries have long-standing clandestine ties.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 03:11pm

World

FDA says single-dose shot from J&J prevents severe COVID

According to an analysis released by U.S regulators, Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine against severe cases of the coronavirus - as the long-anticipated shot could offer the nation a third option to help speed vaccinations by requiring a single dose, rather than two.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 04:18pm

Pakistan

Terrorist commander involved in killings of 50 security officials gunned down: ISPR

The raid was conducted in Tayyarza area of South Waziristan, where security forces killed a terrorist commander identified as Nooristan Ilyas Hassan Baba, ISPR said.
He was a master of making IEDs and was training the terrorists in the area.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 07:26pm

Sports

Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour

Australia are scheduled to tour Pakistan for two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is in what will be their first tour to Pakistan since 1998.
“The security around the hotel, to and for the games is simply amazing. I think it would be awesome for the people of Pakistan to have the Australian team touring here.”

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 02:41pm

Pakistan

PPP will be the largest party in Senate: Asif Zardari

“PPP's elected MPs are my strength. I am proud of my party members, the incumbent government has to go," says Asif Zardari. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani were present in the dinner hosted by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 02:00pm

Pakistan

Senate Election: All candidates from Punjab elected unopposed

Five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q's platform.
They were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers today (Thursday).

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:53pm

Pakistan

Lahore court issues release orders of Hamza Shehbaz

On February 24, the court had approved bail of Hamza Shahbaz after hearing arguments of his lawyers and the NAB prosecutor.
The court in Lahore issued the order after submission of Rs10 million surety bond against his bail.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Sports

PCB to invite 50 per cent crowds for Karachi-leg matches

Decision on Lahore-leg matches to be made in due course and will depend on how spectators follow the SOPs
PCB advises ticket-holders to come to the venue with original CNICs, reminds them of No Mask No Entry policy

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

Pakistan

LHC directs Pakistani auto manufacturers to install airbags in all vehicles

"Almost all locally manufactured vehicles have airbags but those priced less than Rs1.5 million do not have this facility,” says PAMA cheif.
Airbags are not manufactured in the country but imported from abroad, he said, adding they need time to implement the court order.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

Sports

Mohammad Wasim wants to make most out of HBL PSL 6

The 19-year-old wants to represent Pakistan at the highest level as an all-rounder.
“I want to be an all-rounder for Pakistan and make my name at international level,” says Wasim.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 02:52pm

Pakistan

Bilawal, Maryam discuss strategy for upcoming Senate election

The meeting took place at Maryam Nawaz’s Jati Umra residence, where both leaders discussed strategies for upcoming Senate elections and anti-government drive.
Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Chaudhry Manzoor and Hassan Murtaza were also present.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 02:24pm

Pakistan

PM Imran expected to visit Lahore tomorrow: report

He is also expected to meet Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Sarwar.
Khan is also expected to inaugurate Mega Business Center at Lahore’s Walton Road.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 01:51pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
KASB Mod. / Mar 2 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	3.20 ▲ 0.40 (14.29%)
Colony Textile / Mar 2 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	6.80 ▲ 0.53 (8.45%)
Fazal Cloth / Mar 2 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	210.70 ▲ 14.70 (7.50%)
Indus Dyeing / Mar 2 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	644.44 ▲ 44.96 (7.50%)
S. S. Oil / Mar 2 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	92.45 ▲ 6.45 (7.50%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 2 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	251.55 ▲ 17.55 (7.50%)
Tandlianwala / Mar 2 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	158.06 ▲ 11.02 (7.49%)
Shabbir Tiles / Mar 2 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	26.88 ▲ 1.87 (7.48%)
Crescent Fib. / Mar 2 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	66.99 ▲ 4.64 (7.44%)
Sunrays Tex. / Mar 2 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	865.00 ▲ 59.76 (7.42%)

Stock	Price
First Punjab Mod. / Mar 2 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	3.02 ▲ -0.93 (-23.54%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Mar 2 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.40 ▲ -0.20 (-12.50%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 2 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	4.45 ▲ -0.54 (-10.82%)
1st Dawood / Mar 2 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	3.00 ▲ -0.32 (-9.64%)
Redco Tex. / Mar 2 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	7.00 ▲ -0.70 (-9.09%)
Dewan Farooq. Spin. / Mar 2 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	2.80 ▲ -0.26 (-8.50%)
Tri-Star Power / Mar 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.26 ▲ -0.45 (-7.88%)
Invest Cap. Bank / Mar 2 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	3.05 ▲ -0.26 (-7.85%)
Dandot Cement / Mar 2 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	11.03 ▲ -0.92 (-7.70%)
PICIC Insurance / Mar 2 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.44 ▲ -0.12 (-7.69%)

Stock	Volume
Azgard Nine / Mar 2 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	31,723,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Mar 2 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	24,599,249 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Mar 2 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	21,189,731 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Mar 2 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	20,527,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 2 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	18,135,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 2 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	17,518,000 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Mar 2 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,115,118 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Mar 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	9,206,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Mar 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,074,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Mar 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	9,041,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 2	158.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 2	157.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 2	106.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 2	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 2	1.39
Euro to USD / Mar 2	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Mar 2	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 2	3901.82
India Sensex / Mar 2	49849.84
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 2	29892.14
Nasdaq / Mar 2	13588.83
Hang Seng / Mar 2	29452.57
FTSE 100 / Mar 2	6588.53
Dow Jones / Mar 2	31535.51
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 2	14012.82
France CAC40 / Mar 2	5792.79

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Mar 2	60.12
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Mar 2	11900.00
Gold 10 Grams / Mar 2	94564.00
Gold Spot / Mar 2	1724.90
Cotton / Mar 2	91.57

BR Web Desk

Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be taken as weakness: warns Air Chief

Senate Election: ECP rejects Shehbaz Sharif’s plea to cast vote in Lahore

Sindh reports 13 deaths, 322 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it

Punjab govt issues list of districts where students will go to school on alternate days

IPRI hosts distinguished lecture series on Afghan Peace Process

Nissan makes breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions

ECP issues final list of Senate candidates from Islamabad

Israel in talks to establish 4-nation defense alliance with Saudi, UAE and Bahrain

FDA says single-dose shot from J&J prevents severe COVID

Terrorist commander involved in killings of 50 security officials gunned down: ISPR

Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour

PPP will be the largest party in Senate: Asif Zardari

Senate Election: All candidates from Punjab elected unopposed

Lahore court issues release orders of Hamza Shehbaz

PCB to invite 50 per cent crowds for Karachi-leg matches

LHC directs Pakistani auto manufacturers to install airbags in all vehicles

Mohammad Wasim wants to make most out of HBL PSL 6

Bilawal, Maryam discuss strategy for upcoming Senate election

PM Imran expected to visit Lahore tomorrow: report

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