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World

U.S CENTCOM Commander reviewing Taliban peace deal, concerned about escalating violence

Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the United States Central Command, stated that the level of violence in Afghanistan remains "too high", and that the Taliban's actions (under the ambit of the peace deal) are being evaluated, to find a way forward in the near future.
However, McKenzie stressed that the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan should be hinged on the basis of a condition-based approach.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 11:23am

Pakistan

Malik Zafar Iqbal appointed as Chairman Punjab Public Service Commission

The appointment was confirmed by the Government of Punjab, Services & General Administration department in a notification.
Sajjad Saleem Hotiana will be relieved from the charge of the post, further in the notification.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 09:32pm

Pakistan

Sindh imposes ban on six, nine-seater Qingqi rickshaws

The department has directed Traffic police to launch action against the rickshaws running on roads without route permits and papers.
The government in 2019 had allowed six and nine seat rickshaws to resume services.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 07:06pm

Pakistan

All stakeholders to be involved in National Education Policy 2021: Shafqat Mehmood

The Minister was briefed about the ongoing consultation process and recommendations on the upcoming policy.
He directed the ministry to ensure that the policy is designed based on an extensive consultation process.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 06:20pm

Technology

Fazal Software Technology Park inaugurated in Islamabad: PSEB

Fazal Software Technology Park was inaugurated by Secretary IT Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui on Thursday, as reported by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB).
This is the second Software Technology Park inaugurated in Pakistan within a span of less than 3 months.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:05pm

Pakistan

ECP bars security officials to enter women polling stations in Sindh

The by-polls will be held on February 16 in two constituencies including PS-88 Malir and PS-43 Sanghar.
The commission also banned usage of mobile phones in the polling stations including polling staff and agents.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 04:52pm

World

New York Assembly resolution marks February 5th as "Kashmir American Day"

The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution, calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare the 5th of February as the Kashmir American Day.
The Assembly's move has been met with the ire of Indian officials, citing their "concern" with regards to the attempts being made by "vested interests" to misrepresent Jammu and Kashmir's rich socio-cultural heritage.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 04:11pm

Business & Finance

Bain Capital expands in Japan as Competition Intensifies

Bain increased its Tokyo headcount by 25 percent as competition among the world’s largest private equity firms grows.
Japan continues to be an extremely attractive investment destination for Bain.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:11pm

Sports

Pakistan move up in ICC Test ranking after historic South Africa win

The Men in Green earned 8 rating points after beating Proteas in Karachi and Rawalpindi to jump to 5th position in the ICC Test Team Rankings.
The hosts were at the 7th position in the charts before the start of series while Proteas were at 5th.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:10pm

Pakistan

Lawyers protest as CDA demolishes their chambers in Islamabad

A mob of lawyers smashed windows in the Chief Justice block, chanted slogan outside the Islamabad High (IHC) Chief Justice’s office.
The CDA had on Sunday night demolished illegal chambers set up by lawyers in the premises of the district and sessions court in Islamabad.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 03:33pm

Sports

Hassan Ali stars as Pakistan clinch Test series against South Africa

Chasing 370 on day five, the Proteas were bowled out for 274 with Pakistan medium pacer Hassan Ali bagging 5-60 — his best match figures of 10-114.
Opener Aiden Markram scored a fighting 108 and Temba Bavuma 61.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 02:57pm

World

President Biden will not lift sanctions on Iran to bring them to the negotiating table

President Joe Biden has stated that the United States will not lift economic sanctions on Iran, in order to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table for the revival of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
While Biden has said that he will seek to revive the deal, he insisted that Iran must first reverse its uranium enrichment, creating a tight contest between the two nations.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 11:41am

World

Pakistan set to initiate Gwadar shipyard project

Pakistan has finalised the details for the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar, the country's deep sea-port in the province of Balochistan.
The project aims to incentivise the commercial shipbuilding and repair industry, generate employment and spur economic growth.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 08:41pm

Pakistan

Interior ministry notifies troops’ deployment during by-polls in eight constituencies

Rangers personnel will be deployed in PS-88 from February 15 to 17 in PS-88 and PS-43 outside the polling stations.
The development was made on request of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 06 Feb, 2021 03:18pm

Pakistan

K2 Winter Summit: Pakistani mountaineer Ali Sadpara, two others reportedly missing

Sadpara has been active on Twitter throughout the K-2 expedition.
Pakistan Army helicopters have been dispatched for search and rescue operations. So far, the rescue mission has not been able to locate the climbers.
Pakistani actor, singer and host Fakhar-e-Alam tweeted about the missing climbers too, requesting his followers to pray for their recovery.

Updated 06 Feb, 2021 04:01pm

Pakistan

Snatched mobile phone market setup in Karachi: Police

The development was confirmed by two habitual street criminals, who were arrested by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police.
They were arrested by the SIU from PIB Colony, and illegal weapons and other valuables were recovered from their possession, said officials.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 02:02pm

Pakistan

Over 7,300 frontline workers received COVID-19 vaccine shots in Sindh

During the drive, 1,192 health workers were administered at Karachi’s Khaliq Dina Hall vaccination centre and 462 health workers received jabs at Jinnah Hospital.
615 frontline workers were vaccinated at Liaquatabad Hospital in Karachi.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 01:42pm

Pakistan

India cannot break Kashmiri people's resolve anywhere in the world: Yusuf

“I was honoured to witness the emotions and steadfastness of the legislative assembly of AJK and their bond with our brothers and sisters in IIOJK this morning,” says PM's aide.
"India cannot break the resolve of Kashmiris anywhere in the world, regardless of whatever illegal steps it may take," he wrote.

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Sports

India vs Pakistan in MMA: Mujtaba knocks out Rahul under 60secs

With this victory Mujtaba improved his professional record to 10 wins and two defeats in 12 MMA outings.
Mujtaba dedicated this victory to People of Pakistan and residents of Indian occupied Kashmir.

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 06:56pm

Pakistan

Two dead, three injured in Quetta blast

The explosion took place inside a truck, parked outside deputy commissioner’s office on Anscomb Road in the city.
The Bomb Disposal Squad reached the site to ascertain the nature of blast but the policemen said they believe it was a planted device that exploded.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 06:16pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bilal Fibres / Feb 25 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.33 ▲ 0.78 (50.32%)
Dewan Tex. / Feb 25 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	2.80 ▲ 0.30 (12.00%)
Pak Gulf Leas. / Feb 25 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
Flying Cement Ltd / Feb 25 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	13.10 ▲ 1.00 (8.26%)
Shield Corp. / Feb 25 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	337.86 ▲ 23.57 (7.50%)
Shahtaj Textile / Feb 25 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	106.21 ▲ 7.41 (7.50%)
Tandlianwala / Feb 25 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	157.27 ▲ 10.97 (7.50%)
Leiner Gelatine / Feb 25 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	18.80 ▲ 1.31 (7.49%)
J.A.Textile / Feb 25 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	15.24 ▲ 1.06 (7.48%)
Shakarganj / Feb 25 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	35.47 ▲ 2.47 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Media Times / Feb 25 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	3.51 ▲ -0.56 (-13.76%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Feb 25 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.30 ▲ -0.40 (-10.81%)
1st Dawood / Feb 25 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	2.60 ▲ -0.27 (-9.41%)
Dawood Equities / Feb 25 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	6.76 ▲ -0.64 (-8.65%)
First UDL Mod. / Feb 25 First UDL Modaraba(FUDLM)	10.82 ▲ -1.00 (-8.46%)
Telecard / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6.87 ▲ -0.63 (-8.40%)
TPL Corp / Feb 25 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	7.40 ▲ -0.64 (-7.96%)
SME Leasing Ltd. / Feb 25 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	3.50 ▲ -0.30 (-7.89%)
Macter Int. Ltd. / Feb 25 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	148.93 ▲ -12.07 (-7.50%)
Netsol Tech. / Feb 25 NetSol Technologies Limited(NETSOL)	275.61 ▲ -22.34 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
Byco Petr. / Feb 25 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	83,905,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Feb 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	47,091,260 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Feb 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	27,206,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Feb 25 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	23,906,500 ▼ 0.00
Media Times / Feb 25 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	19,088,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	14,908,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Feb 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	13,597,926 ▼ 0.00
Power Cement / Feb 25 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	12,071,500 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Feb 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	11,119,024 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Feb 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	10,939,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 24	158.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 24	158.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 24	105.38
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 24	1.41
Euro to USD / Feb 24	1.22
UK LIBOR % / Feb 24	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 24	3881.37
India Sensex / Feb 24	49751.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 24	29880.52
Nasdaq / Feb 24	13465.20
Hang Seng / Feb 24	30632.64
FTSE 100 / Feb 24	6625.94
Dow Jones / Feb 24	31537.55
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 24	13864.81
France CAC40 / Feb 24	5779.84

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Feb 24	61.21
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 24	11300.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 24	94264.00
Gold Spot / Feb 24	1805.90
Cotton / Feb 24	92.67

BR Web Desk

U.S CENTCOM Commander reviewing Taliban peace deal, concerned about escalating violence

Malik Zafar Iqbal appointed as Chairman Punjab Public Service Commission

Sindh imposes ban on six, nine-seater Qingqi rickshaws

All stakeholders to be involved in National Education Policy 2021: Shafqat Mehmood

Fazal Software Technology Park inaugurated in Islamabad: PSEB

ECP bars security officials to enter women polling stations in Sindh

New York Assembly resolution marks February 5th as "Kashmir American Day"

Bain Capital expands in Japan as Competition Intensifies

Pakistan move up in ICC Test ranking after historic South Africa win

Lawyers protest as CDA demolishes their chambers in Islamabad

Hassan Ali stars as Pakistan clinch Test series against South Africa

President Biden will not lift sanctions on Iran to bring them to the negotiating table

Pakistan set to initiate Gwadar shipyard project

Interior ministry notifies troops’ deployment during by-polls in eight constituencies

K2 Winter Summit: Pakistani mountaineer Ali Sadpara, two others reportedly missing

Snatched mobile phone market setup in Karachi: Police

Over 7,300 frontline workers received COVID-19 vaccine shots in Sindh

India cannot break Kashmiri people's resolve anywhere in the world: Yusuf

India vs Pakistan in MMA: Mujtaba knocks out Rahul under 60secs

Two dead, three injured in Quetta blast

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