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Fahad Zulfikar

Pakistan

Bail cancellation petition: LHC issues notice to Maryam Nawaz, seeks reply on April 7

NAB Prosecutor told the court that the PML-N vice president is issuing statements against state institutions and is not cooperating with NAB in investigation
The LHC heard a petition filed by the National Accountability Bureau seeking cancellation of Maryam Nawaz’s bail

Published 15 Mar, 2021 02:24pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 spread: Smart lockdown imposed in more areas of Lahore, Sialkot and Rawalpindi

Smart lockdown has been imposed in 15 hotspots in Rawalpindi, 13 in Lahore and six areas of Sialkot
All shopping malls, restaurants and offices will remain closed while there will be restricted movement in the affected localities

Published 15 Mar, 2021 12:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistan joins OIC in observing first ever ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia'

FO says the scourge of Islamophobia, fuelled by populism, hate speech, and lack of knowledge and disinformation, is causing unimaginable suffering to Muslim minorities around the world
The OIC’s unanimous support for the designation of this Day is a reflection of the sentiments of billions of Muslims around the world: Foreign Office

Published 15 Mar, 2021 11:36am

Pakistan

PM inaugurates olive plantation campaign in Nowshera

The officials briefed the PM about the olive plantation and he will also address an event
The initiative is part of government's efforts to promote olive cultivation and help save foreign exchange

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 12:37pm

Pakistan

OGRA recommends increase in price of petrol, diesel

Keeping in view the levy recommended by OGRA it is expected that price of petrol can be increased by Rs5.50 per litre while the price of diesel can be hiked by Rs6
The final decision on increase in prices will be taken by the prime minister

Published 14 Mar, 2021 02:09pm

Pakistan

PIA to start operating flights from Saidu Sharif Airport to boost tourism

The airport was closed in 2004 due to deteriorating law and order situation in the area
PIA will operate a test flight to the airport using an ATR aircraft in the last week of this month

Published 14 Mar, 2021 01:22pm

Pakistan

PTI govt's policies on environment being recognised globally: PM

Govt's measures on green recovery programme from the Covid 19 pandemic and our climate action plan have been appreciated, says Imran
The PM also shared World Economic Forum’s video showing measures the government has taken to address a serious threat posed by climate change

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Spike in COVID cases: Smart lockdown imposed in 20 areas of Gujranwala

The health department states that the tally of coronavirus patients in the district has reached to 393
A ban has been imposed on all commercial activities in Lahore after 10pm in the wake of the third wave of the coronavirus

Updated 14 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

PM Imran to inaugurate first ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on March 17

The two-day conference will be conducted under the banner of National Security and aims to highlight Pakistan’s new strategic direction
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will be the guest of honour on the occasion

Published 14 Mar, 2021 11:23am

Pakistan

Rise in COVID infections: National Assembly secretariat closed till March 16

During the closure period, IR department and R&D branch will remain operational, while the minimum number of employees will join the offices from March 17
The employees have been directed to strictly follow corona SOPs designed to counter the spread of the deadly virus

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes formation of Govt of National Unity in Libya: FO

Zahid Hafeez appreciated the resolve of the Libyan people for peace and security
Pakistan accords high importance to its historically close and cordial ties with Libya: FO

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 32 deaths in 24 hours amid COVID-19 surge

Fresh fatalities raised the death toll to 13,508 while 2,664 people tested positive for the coronavirus
Umar warned the government might impose another lockdown in parts of the country if there is a continued increase in COVID cases

Published 14 Mar, 2021 09:37am

Pakistan

Govt-backed candidates Sanjrani, Afridi win top posts in Senate

Sanjrani received 48 votes while Gilani secured 42 votes
Senator Sayed Muzafar Hussain Shah, nominated as the presiding officer, supervised the polling process

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 07:23pm

Pakistan

Senate election: Parliamentary committee formed to probe recovery of spy cameras

The committee has been tasked to ensure free, fair and transparent investigation into the matter
New polling booth for the Senate election for the chairman and deputy chairman has been formed

Published 12 Mar, 2021 02:48pm

Pakistan

Senate polls: Spy cameras placed by opposition to stage drama, says Faraz

Minister says the opposition created an impression that the cameras were deployed by the government
Govt will carry out an in-depth investigation the incident and expose the agents of PPP and PML-N: Faraz

Published 12 Mar, 2021 01:07pm

World

Denmark, Norway and Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine over blood clot concerns

During the current month, at least 22 cases of blood clots have been reported among more than three million people vaccinated in the European Economic Area
AstraZeneca says the safety of the vaccine has been extensively studied in phase III clinical trials and data confirms the vaccine has been generally well tolerated

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 03:17pm

Pakistan

Gilani claims he has already won Senate chairman slot

Gilani says parliamentarians do not have confidence in the prime minister which was a benefit for him in winning the Senate seat
PTI's Sadiq Sanjrani and Mirza Muhammad Afridi and the joint opposition’s Yousaf Raza Gillani and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri will be contesting for the slots of Senate chairman and deputy chairman

Published 12 Mar, 2021 11:45am

World

South Asia rated as most polluted region despite improvement in air quality globally: Report

Report highlights unprecedented clean air as a result of short term COVID-19 lockdown measures, as well as extreme pollution episodes related to climate change, such as wildfires and sandstorms
Only 24 countries out of 106 met World Health Organization (WHO) annual guidelines for PM2.5 in 2020

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Pakistan

PM nominates Mirza Afridi for deputy chairman Senate slot

Faraz says the premier nominated Afridi for Deputy Chairman post giving representation to Ex-FATA PTI member
The PM had also nominated Sadiq Sanjrani for the slot of Senate Chairman after consultation with party lawmakers

Published 11 Mar, 2021 03:37pm

Pakistan

MQM-London's US-based female member is running team of hitmen in Karachi: DIG CTD

The DIG CTD also showed an audiotape of Haider talking to a man, suspected to be a target killer, and offering him money
Shahid says Haider is currently residing in the US and the matter will be taken to the Foreign Ministry and then to the US authorities

Published 11 Mar, 2021 02:44pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00