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Wheat, sugar crises: PM vows firm action after release of report on 25th

The federal government will take strict action against those involved in the wheat and sugar crises after release of inquiry commission's report on 25th of this month.

Published 08 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

CDA to take possession of 450 kanal land in Park Enclave-II

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday decided to take possession of 450 kanal land in Park Enclave-II. In a meeting presided by the chairman CDA, instructions were issued to take over the vacant land as all pending matters were reported by the

Published 07 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Number of Covid-19 cases to soar in coming days, alerts Dr Zafar

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Saturday said that the number of cases in the coming days would increase eventually.

Published 05 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Federal government decides to extend lockdown

The federal government on Wednesday decided to extend the lockdown to counter the novel coronavirus for another fortnight (till April 14).

Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am

No segment of society can be left at Covid-19 mercy: COAS

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said that, "we can address all vulnerabilities only through a coherent national effort, before they turn into threats."

Published 02 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Federal cabinet takes stock of grim situation

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs1.2 trillion economic relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan last week.

Published 01 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Army facilitating civil admins in fighting Covid-19 spread

In order to facilitate the civil administration in combating the spread of coronavirus and enforcing the social distancing policy, army has been deployed in aid of civil power in the federal capital, 108 districts of the provinces, the Gilgit-Baltistan as

Published 29 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Around 12,218 suspected cases of corona in country: Government extends closure of western, eastern borders for two more weeks

The federal government has decided to close the eastern as well as the western borders along India, Afghanistan and Iran for another two weeks in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Published 29 Mar, 2020 12:00am

NCC takes key decisions to implement PM's assistance programme

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Thursday took key decisions for implementing the prime minister's economic assistance programme.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Minister announces stopping of operation of 34 trains

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Saturday urged the people to avoid unnecessary travel amid coronavirus outbreak. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said that they had decided to shut down 34 trains f

Published 22 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

All educational institutions' exams put off till June 1

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday said that the government had decided to postpone all examinations including those of boards and the Cambridge system till the first of June, amid fear of coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Published 19 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Budget strategy paper approved by cabinet

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, on Tuesday said that the cabinet had approved budget strategy paper for the financial year 2020.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:00am

India playing 'dangerous' game: ISPR chief

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Thursday said, "Pakistan is ready to respond to any challenge to the country's security and integrity."

Published 28 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Proposed reduction in power tariffs: Energy ministry to brief PM about roadmap: Firdous

Energy Ministry will apprise Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday (today) on long-term roadmap to bring down the prices of electricity for both domestic and commercial consumers by removing power sector challenges.

Published 26 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Zainab Alert Bill: Senate body approves changes

The Senate's Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday approved changes to the Zainab Alert Bill. After the law is passed, it will be applicable across Pakistan.

Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Ministry of defence production: Government decides to turn 5 entities into autonomous bodies

The federal government has decided to declare five entities of the Ministry of Defense Production autonomous bodies. These are the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POFs) Board, Wah Cantt, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Board, Taxila, Pakistan Aeronautical Comp

Published 22 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

RCCI team meets SAPM: CDA hiring consultants to improve facilities in market areas

Special Assistant to PM on Capital Development Authority Ali Nawaz Awan along with chairman CDA Thursday assured traders of resolving their genuine issues. A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI) met SAPM Ali Nawaz Awan and Cha

Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Onion, potato, tomato: Government bans exports in a bid to tame prices

The federal cabinet on Thursday imposed a ban on the export of potato, tomato and onion in order to control the prices of these edible items. The cabinet also decided to release 100,000 tons of wheat to Sindh and the erstwhile FATA.

Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Cyber crimes increased in 2019, FIA tells NA body

National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence on Thursday learnt that cyber crimes had significantly increased and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) received over 56,000 related complaints during 2019, and 1,086 cases were registered.

Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Pakistan

Kashmir issue: UNSG's remarks strengthens Pakistan's stance: Awan

Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres's, remarks about Kashmir had strengthened Pakistan's stance on the issue.

Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 16	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 16	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 16	154.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 16	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 16	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 16	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 15	5061.82
Nasdaq / Apr 15	15885.02
Dow Jones / Apr 15	37735.11
India Sensex / Apr 16	73041.46
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 16	38375.98
Hang Seng / Apr 16	16327.73
FTSE 100 / Apr 16	7851.82
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 16	17757.12

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 16	85.94
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 16	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 16	2387.66
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 16	85.81
Petrol/Litre / Apr 17	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 17 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 17 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 17 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 17 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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