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US wins ownership of seized North Korean vessel

The United States was awarded ownership of a North Korean cargo ship that was seized for violating international sanctions, the US Justice Department said.

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Mahathir stands by Kashmir comments despite palm oil boycott

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday he would not retract his criticism of New Delhi's actions in the Occupied Kashmir even though Indian traders have urged a boycott of Malaysian palm oil. The impasse could exacerbate what Mahathir d

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Hyderabad commissioner holds open Katchery

The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammed Baloch said the divisional and district administration were keen to resolve problems of the people at their door steps and that is why open katcheries were being held in Hyderabad and other districts of the d

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Safdar sent on 14-day judicial remand

A city magistrate on Tuesday sent Captain Muhammad Safdar (retd), PML-N leader and son-in-law of Mian Nawaz Sharif, to jail on 14-day judicial remand.

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Netanyahu suffers defeat in failing to form Israeli govt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suffered a serious defeat in his bid to stay on as premier by failing to form a new coalition government, but his opponent faced similar difficulties on Tuesday.

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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US lawmakers voice anger at India's Kashmir action

The United States on Tuesday renewed calls on India to ease its clampdown in Kashmir as several lawmakers voiced anger at actions by a country that usually enjoys strong US support. Senior US officials also criticised Pakistan's "record" during a congress

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Sindh Assembly adopts resolution against appointment of Irsa member from Punjab

The Sindh Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday against the federal government's move to appoint its member for Irsa from Punjab, saying Sindh being a lower riparian should represent the federation. On a private members day, opposition and

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Fifth edition of Dew Moto Extreme held

On the 12th of October, the fifth edition of Dew Moto Extreme, Pakistan's biggest stunt show left Lahore on an all-time high. Mountain Dew makes sure the event gets bigger and more extreme each year. Last year we witnessed amazing bike stunts, and this ti

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Trump blasts inquiry as 'lynching' as key witness testifies

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed the impeachment inquiry as a "lynching," using explosive, racially-charged language to discredit the probe as a key witness who expressed concerns about political interference testified to Congress.

Published 23 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Cabinet approves Rs5 billion Ministry-Akhuwat accord for low-income housing: Firdous

The prime minister said the federal government with the assistance of provinces was making a comprehensive plan for

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:18pm

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Govt striving to ensure development of backward areas: CM

The chief minister said funds of development projects were being distributed on the basis of likes and dislike pers

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:15pm

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Masood warns of growing aggression by India against Pakistan

The world's reaction to India’s illegal annexation of Kashmir and brutal repression of the uprising in Kashmir was

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:15pm

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FIEDMC allocates Rs.2.5bn for development of M-3 Industrial City

Chinese companies are willing to invest 5 billion dollars in special economic zones established under CPEC project.

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:05pm

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Consul General of Qatar calls on Governor Sindh

The silence of human rights organizations was a major question mark. The international community should take s

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:04pm

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PM making all-out efforts to make country an Islamic welfare state: Governor

Sindh Governor says Prime Minister is working day and night to provide all possible facilities to the poor. Im

Published 22 Oct, 2019 03:31pm

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Fazlur Rehman vows to oust government with protests

JUI-F chief says Imran Khan was installed by the military establishment after a rigged election last year. Our

Published 22 Oct, 2019 02:36pm

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Logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar cases NAB’s priority: Chairman NAB

Javed Iqbal says bureau is committed to root out corruption in all its forms. The chairman says the bureau is

Published 22 Oct, 2019 01:59pm

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Zardari, Talpur's judicial remand extended till Nov 12

Accountability Court extends the judicial remand of Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur in Park Lane corruption referen

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:57pm

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Nawaz Sharif’s health improves; PML-N leaders criticise government for not taking issue seriously

Ahsan Iqbal warned that if anything happens to the party chief then Imran Khan will be responsible for the conseque

Updated 22 Oct, 2019 02:21pm

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Nawaz's health condition is under control: NAB spokesman

Health condition of Nawaz Sharif is under control as his dengue test was also negative. Nawaz Sharif has been

Published 22 Oct, 2019 11:38am

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NAB Sukkur recovers Rs 10.656bn in last 23 months

NAB Sukkur recovers a total of Rs 342 billion since its inception. As many as 1,219 references involving Rs 90

Published 22 Oct, 2019 11:13am

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Govt launches PM’s Kamyab Jawan Programme for economic empowerment of youth: CM

Chief Minister KP says government has launched multifaceted KJP for socioeconomic empowerment of youth. The ch

Published 22 Oct, 2019 11:09am

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No room for protest in Islamabad: Sheikh Rashid

Railways Sheikh Rashid says there is no room for protest in Islamabad due to growing tension on LoC. The minis

Published 22 Oct, 2019 11:04am

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Fake bank accounts case: Judicial remand of Qaimkhani extended till November 14

The Accountability Court hearing the multibillion rupees fake bank accounts case, involving former president Asif Ali Zardari, on Monday extended the judicial remand of Liaquat Qaimkhani, former Director General (Parks), Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Indian army chief's claim refuted

Pakistan Military on Monday said that India has no grounds to support the false claim made by its army chief General Bipin Rawat with regard to targeting alleged "terrorists' launch pads" inside Pakistan and asked the Indian side to share details of the s

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Dozens of elephants die in Zimbabwe drought

At least 55 elephants have died in a month in Zimbabwe due to a lack of food and water, its wildlife agency said Monday, as the country faces one of the worst droughts in its history.

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Bilawal urges parties not to give chance to 'third power'

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that all opposition parties should hold protests but they must not give any chance to "third power" to derail the democratic system. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari visited Adiala Jail on Monday

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Federal government fully aware of Karachi issues: governor

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail briefed the media about Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Karachi. He said that the Prime Minister held separate meetings with the PTI Sindh Assembly members, Grand Democratic Alliance and MQM Pakistan during his visit to Ka

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

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British PM denied new Brexit deal vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a fresh blow Monday when the speaker of parliament denied him a second shot at getting his Brexit deal passed just 10 days before the deadline. House of Commons speaker John Bercow - a colourful figure who ha

Published 22 Oct, 2019 12:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	156.28
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.26
Euro to USD / May 15	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5246.68
Nasdaq / May 14	16511.18
Hang Seng / May 14	19073.71
Dow Jones / May 14	39558.11
India Sensex / May 15	73025.23
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	38385.73
FTSE 100 / May 15	8467.99
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	18796.11

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	78.55
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 15	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 15	209191
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	2361.55
Cotton US¢/pound / May 15	74.42
Petrol/Litre / May 16	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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