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Ayeza Khan Shares Her Best Wishes at SnackVideo With an Overwhelming Response During Ramadan

Ayeza Khan, the top Pakistan TV actress, showed up in Jeeto Pakistan's Ramadan special show last week and shared her...

Published 12 May, 2021 01:18am

Pakistan

Several shops, hotels, stores sealed for violating COVID SOPs

Assistant Commissioner Latifabad Fatima Saima also reviewed implementation of SOPs I'm different markets and ensure sale of essential items on government fixed prices.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:57pm

Pakistan

Dr Nishtar reviews EKBNS Iftar distribution operation

She urged the people present on the spot, to collect Iftar meal, to take precautionary measures to stay safe from COVID-19.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:39pm

Pakistan

159 more tested positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

Out of 16407 COVID-19 cases, 13947 have so far been recovered while 353 patients had lost their lives due to the contagion, daily situation report stated.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:37pm

Pakistan

Fazl directs party workers to stay home during Eid days

Similarly, they should also not visit other party leader’s homes, shrines, recreational places etc during the Eid days, he added.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:34pm

World

Breaking: Shawwal crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eidul Fitr on Thursday

Shawwal moon has not been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Eidul Fitr 2021 will be observed on Thursday, an official statement said.

Updated 11 May, 2021 09:17pm

Sports

Joshua set to fight Fury in Saudi Arabia in August, says promoter

Joshua warned on Twitter he was "tired" of waiting around for Fury and demanded "less talk, more action" from his rival, who responded: "Come get some then you big ugly Dosser???? YOUR NO TALK NO ACTION."

Published 11 May, 2021 07:25pm

Pakistan

Past regimes encouraged nepotism in garb of merit: Usman Buzdar

The incumbent government has launched projects according to genuine public needs and identification of priorities, he maintained.

Published 11 May, 2021 06:50pm

Pakistan

Nine more patients die of COVID at Nishtar Hospital

A total of 257 patients were taken to Nishtar hospital during last 24 hours.

Published 11 May, 2021 06:49pm

Pakistan

Saudi investment worth 50mn dollar reflection of confidence in govt policies: Governor

Sarwar said that when PTI came to power, the country was going to bankrupt but the government put it out of the situation through prudent economic policies.

Published 11 May, 2021 06:47pm

Pakistan

President feels people can overcome Covid by sticking to SOPs

The president said he watched the Covid statistics of Pakistan very closely and what was happening in region.

Published 11 May, 2021 06:43pm

Pakistan

182 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in capital: NCOC

According to an official of NCOC, as many as 226 cases were reported on Monday while 290 cases were reported on Sunday.

Updated 11 May, 2021 06:44pm

Pakistan

Hudaibia Paper Mills case, a story of Rs1,242mn fruad, in volume bigger than Panama scandal: Fawad

He said when the scandal of fake accounts broke out, they decided to put the money directly into the accounts of Hudaibia Paper Mills.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to welcome 3rd-party facilitation by Saudi Arabia, other countries on talks with India: FM

Qureshi said Saudi Arabia was the friend of Pakistan and also had business ties with India, which was a big importer of Saudi oil.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to Saudi Arabia increase 3.57pc to $365mn in 9 months

The overall exports to Saudi Arabia were recorded at $365.240 million during July-March (2020-21) against exports of $352.620 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 11 May, 2021 05:31pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 113 lives, infects 3,084 more people

During the past 24 hours, most of the deaths have occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:30pm

Pakistan

Pakistan wants a peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue: Afridi

He said Pakistan had a principled stance that dialogue with India was only possible when Kashmir was on the top of agenda.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:28pm

Pakistan

Corona positive cases in KP reached to 9.3 percent

The number of active cases has also come down significantly due to the recovery of Corona patients, the health department report said.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:26pm

Pakistan

PML-N top leadership responsible for economic mess: Fayyaz-ul-Hassan

He said that the public is well aware of those who ruthlessly looted the national exchequer, and no false propaganda can mislead them anymore.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:24pm

Pakistan

Yasmin Rashid visits newly set up Covid-19 vaccination centers

Yasmin Rashid reviewed vaccination arrangements at the center where more than 35 counters have been set up at both the centers with cumulatively capacity to vaccinate over 3000 people per day.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:22pm

Sports

Ibrahimovic to miss at least two Milan games with knee injury

Ibrahimovic has only scored once since February after missing games through injury and suspension.

Published 11 May, 2021 04:09pm

Pakistan

NCOC issues SOPs for Eidul Fitr prayers

Eid prayers should be offered in open places under COVID-19 protocols. In case prayers are offered indoors, windows and doors of mosques be kept open for adequate ventilation
A distance of six feet should be ensured between rows of worshipers and handshakes should be avoided

Published 11 May, 2021 04:07pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Bannu imposes Section 144 in the city for one month

DC Bannu said that the step has been taken to “prevent danger to human life and disturbance of public peace and tranquility”.

Updated 11 May, 2021 03:25pm

Pakistan

Govt will not hold dialogue with India till restoration of Kashmir's special status, says PM Khan

Imran says India's objective to tackle China's growing military and economic power is a futile effort and will not yield results
Pakistan is fortunate to come out successfully from the first and second waves and the government’s strategy helped in saving the economy: PM

Updated 11 May, 2021 03:28pm

Pakistan

CAA expresses 'grave concern' over fake PCR test results

CA states the onus of contributing towards this national cause does not fall on the authority alone but is a responsibility that has to be shared by all concerned stakeholders including airline operators
The authority directed all airlines operating to and from Pakistan to ensure that all passengers traveling to the country possess test results from government-approved labs and that no test results be accepted without a valid QR code

Updated 11 May, 2021 02:22pm

Pakistan

Govt starts walk-in vaccination for people above 40 from Wednesday

The walk-in vaccination for people above 40 years of age will start tomorrow.
Only registered individuals can walk into any vaccination center and get a jab. For registration, people must send their CNIC to 1166.

Updated 11 May, 2021 02:15pm

Pakistan

Hopes are high for sustainable peace in Afghanistan after COAS-Afghan leadership meeting: FM

Qureshi says US has commenced withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the responsibility now lies on Afghans, as they have to play a vital part in making their country peaceful
The Muslim world needs to be mobilized on the issue of Palestine: FM

Updated 11 May, 2021 01:16pm

Markets

London copper rises as traders bet on bullish demand outlook

The most-traded June copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange dipped 0.5% to 76,380 yuan ($11,887.94) a tonne, clawing back from early losses of 2.5%.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:41pm

Markets

Palm oil may retest resistance at 4,393 ringgit

It is expected to rise to 4,576 ringgit.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:27pm

Markets

Brent oil may test support at $67.33

On the daily chart, the gain on Monday proved to be a short-lived bluff by bulls. Market sentiment looks mixed, while oil is consolidating around $68.43.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:25pm

Markets

CBOT corn may bounce to $7.19-1/4 before falling

A break above $7.19-1/4 could lead to a gain into $7.30-3/4 to $7.38 range.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:23pm

Markets

CBOT soybeans may retest resistance at $15.96-3/4

The contract managed to hover above $15.73, the former resistance. It is likely to test the next resistance at $16.41-3/4.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:20pm

Markets

Spot gold may retest resistance at $1,847

It is rising toward a falling trendline, which establishes a resistance around $1,850.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:18pm

Markets

Gold up on lower yields, dollar; focus on US inflation data

"The scope for further declines (in gold prices) may be modest," HSBC analysts said in a note, adding that a decline in yields offers gold a chance to rally.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:16pm

Markets

China's yuan dips as inflation concerns hit risk appetite

The yuan's weakness came after the global dollar index on Monday touched its weakest level since late February. It was little changed on Tuesday at 90.253.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:15pm

Markets

C$ climbs to more than 3-1/2-year peak vs. US dollar

"Traders are Gamestopping the Canadian dollar, bidding it in synchrony with soaring base metal prices," said Schamotta, referring to the US stock that was propelled by retail traders to record highs.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:13pm

Markets

Commodity gains restrain dollar ahead of inflation data

"Even bags that do not have a chip in them, use chips in the process of production," she said. "This chip inflation may be passed on to consumers and result in a faster CPI growth rate if the chip shortage persists."

Published 11 May, 2021 12:10pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars hitch a ride on bull run in global resources

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Guy Debelle recently noted the central bank was now often buying more bonds in a week than the government was selling.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:07pm

Markets

Australia shares ease from record peak on tech rout

Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.31% to 12,619.2 points.

Published 11 May, 2021 12:05pm

World

OIC condemns escalating Israeli aggression and attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque

The OIC endorsed support to Palestine's cause and urged the international community to take steps to save Palestinians from Israeli attacks
During the meeting, Pakistan’s permanent representative at the UN also strongly condemned the Israeli aggression

Published 11 May, 2021 11:41am

Markets

Australia shares likely to open lower; NZ falls

Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.08% to 12,648.95 in early trade.

Updated 11 May, 2021 12:05pm

Markets

Tech selloff extends in Asia on inflation fears, anti-trust crackdown

Oil prices gave up earlier gains as concerns that rising COVID-19 cases in Asia will dampen demand outweighed expectations that a major US fuel pipeline could restart within the week following a cyber attack.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:30am

World

Qatar's emir visits Saudi Arabia as rift eases

But in January of this year, the boycotting countries agreed to restore ties with Qatar following a flurry of diplomatic activity by the administration of former US president Donald Trump.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:28am

World

Security cordon eased in front of White House

Authorities then erected a metal barrier around Lafayette Square.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:26am

Pakistan

Public-private partnership is need of the hour for country's progress: PM

Imran says the Board of Investment is being fully activated to provide facilities to the foreign and local investors
The meeting was informed that 14 projects worth 978 billion rupees would get approval in the next three months

Published 11 May, 2021 11:22am

Business & Finance

IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief

On Monday, Georgieva called the relief "a priority for the IMF."

Published 11 May, 2021 11:21am

World

US approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15

FDA said that they could begin receiving shots as soon as Thursday.
This is the first coronavirus vaccine to be authorized in the US for ages 12 to 15.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:18am

World

EU could quickly approve Pfizer jab for 12-15 year olds: EMA chief

She added that she would have her second jab of that vaccine later on.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:15am

World

UN Security Council meets on Jerusalem but holds off on statement

The Norwegian draft was jointly put forward with Tunisia, a fellow non-permanent member that called Monday's meeting, as well as China.

Published 11 May, 2021 11:13am

World

Novavax delays Covid vaccine authorization request

The new vaccine combines NanoFlu and NVX-CoV2373.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:58am

Markets

Hong Kong shares drop at open

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.08 percent, or 309.10 points, to 28,286.56.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:56am

Markets

Tokyo shares open lower after Wall Street fall

About an hour into trade, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index was at 28,863.87 yen, down 654.47 points or 2.22 percent.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:54am

World

US authorizes Pfizer jab for 12-15 year olds as India outbreak rages

Tourism might get a shot in the arm from the European Union, which said it was "fully on track" to ensure a Covid health pass would be ready in June to boost travel.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:49am

World

Queen re-emerges to outline UK govt's new agenda

Those promises centre on a "levelling up" agenda to bring economic opportunity to left-behind parts of the country, as Johnson exploits his vaccine-boosted popularity to make further inroads into opposition Labour party strongholds.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:47am

World

Twenty killed as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas rocket barrage

Israel seized east Jerusalem in 1967 and later annexed it, in a move not recognised by most of the international community.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:41am

Sports

McIlroy's wild about Harry, Ariya's tough times: golf talking points

"Harry was awesome out there today, especially that decision on the last," said McIlroy of Diamond, who is an accomplished amateur golfer.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:39am

Markets

Hong Kong stocks plunge in morning session

The Hang Seng Index sank 2.15 percent, or 613.45 points, to 27,982.21.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:38am

World

Hong Kong scraps mandatory vaccines for foreign domestic workers

Regular polling shows Hong Kongers have some of the lowest support ratings for inoculation in the world.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:36am

Markets

Tokyo's Nikkei falls more than 3% in afternoon trade

The tech-rich Nasdaq dropped 2.6 percent Monday.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:35am

World

Israel says struck 130 Gaza military targets, 15 'operatives' killed

He told reporters that sites targeted so far included weapons manufacturing and storage facilities, training sites and military bases in Gaza.

Published 11 May, 2021 10:32am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / May 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / May 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 12 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	780.20 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 12 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	161.23 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / May 12 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	23.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / May 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / May 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 12 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	780.20 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 12 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	161.23 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / May 12 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	23.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 11	152.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 11	152.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 11	108.81
USD to Swiss Franc / May 11	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / May 11	1.41
Euro to USD / May 11	1.21
UK LIBOR % / May 11	0.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 11	4188.43
India Sensex / May 11	49502.41
Tokyo Nikkei / May 11	29518.34
Nasdaq / May 11	13401.86
Hang Seng / May 11	28595.66
FTSE 100 / May 11	7123.68
Dow Jones / May 11	34742.82
Germany DAX 30 / May 11	15400.41
France CAC40 / May 11	6385.99

Item	Value
Crude Oil / May 11	64.91
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / May 11	11300.00
Gold 10 Grams / May 11	89163.00
Gold Spot / May 11	1837.10
Cotton / May 11	88.47

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