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Pakistan

No one to be allowed to hinder development process: CM

Buzdar said the negative approach of the opposition parties had further lessened their credibility among the public.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:29pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s iron, steel industry show consistent growth

He acknowledged that rise of robots and the potential impact of automation on the economy and labour force is an issue that has long been under debate, globally.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

Efforts on for international legislation against blasphemy: Ashrafi

Ashrafi said that ties with all Arab Muslim countries would be improved with the cooperation in different areas.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:26pm

Pakistan

Summary for 0.5mn tonnes sugar import being moved to ECC: Hammad

He said that the provinces would be advised to release this sugar at retail stage at subsidised and control rates.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

'PDM leaders' frustration eminent after being rejected by masses'

Mian Mahmood said that corrupt leadership of the PML-N and the PPP were well aware about the results of their accountability.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

PML-N, PPP failed to provide details of party funds despite ECP orders: Farrukh

The parliamentary secretary said it was on record that PML-N and PPP have been receiving funds from foreign donors.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:20pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs streamlining mechanism of tests, interviews

The meeting reviewed in detail progress on the decisions taken in the last meeting of the Board.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

PTI govt lays foundation of south Punjab province by establishing secretariat: FM Qureshi

He criticized the past rulers and stated that they could not create south Punjab province or even secretariat despite they had powers.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

Haleem claims Bhutto’s party will be vanished from Sindh in coming elections

He said Bilawal would have to answer about the pension fraud, corruption in dog-bite vaccine and AIDS funds, corruption in Zakat funds and corruption in every sector.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:15pm

Pakistan

Opposition parties trying to mislead masses, intimidate ECP by protest march: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said PDM parties had tried to trap PTI but now they themselves were caught in their own web.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims18 more lives, infects 922 others

The chief minister urged people of the province to follow SOPs.

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 08:13pm

Sports

Nervous England lose quick wickets in chase to win Sri Lanka Test

Earlier, England's spinners had claimed three key wickets to tighten the noose around the hosts in their second innings.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

Excise dept collects Rs 6bn tax during Jul-Dec 2020

Of the total Rs 6 billion about 2 billion was recovered for FBR and deposited the amount to the national exchequer.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 07:00pm

Pakistan

SC forms a larger, six regular benches for next week

A two-member bench comprising Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah will hear cases at SC Lahore Registry.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:57pm

Pakistan

SC fixes post-arrest bail plea of Hamza Shahbaz on January 22

A three-member SC bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Yahya Afridi would hear the bail pleas.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:56pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Daniel Pearl murder case appeal on Jan 18

The bench will hear the plea seeking suspension of the SHC's judgment regarding acquitting/ releasing the accused in Pearl's murder case.

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 06:56pm

Pakistan

Local POL production increases by 1.50pc during July-November

POL products that showed positive growth include Kerosene Oil the production of which increased by 3.76 percent during the period under review.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:31pm

Pakistan

Motorbike, three wheeler sales up 18.88pc in 1st half of FY 2021

As many as 950,871 motorbikes and three wheelers were sold in July-December (2020-21), showing growth of 18.88 percent.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:29pm

Pakistan

China remains top importer, traded products over $4523mn in 5 months

The total imports from China during July-November (2020-21) were recorded at $4523.671 million showing an increase of 12.38 percent during the period.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:27pm

Pakistan

PR earns over Rs12 billion from freight business in two years

He said the department has been generated Rs18.853 billion against the expenditures of Rs12.950 billion, posting a profit of Rs5.903 billion during 2018-19.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

Pakistan

Exports increase 9.7pc to Rs1.97 trillion in H1

The exports during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at Rs1,978,764 million, showing an increase of 9.7 percent.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:19pm

Pakistan

Five more corona patients die in Faisalabad

The number of deaths had reached 374 since March last year.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:16pm

Pakistan

NTDC to carry out annual maintenance of 500 kV grid station Rawat on Monday-Tuesday

There would be complete shutdown at 132kV grid station Dina and its connected feeders.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 06:14pm

Sports

England spinners deal key blows in first Sri Lanka Test

Sri Lanka, who were bundled out for 135 runs in their first innings, are just 16 runs ahead of England with four sessions of play remaining.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 04:29pm

Sports

Spain's Carolina Marin claims Thailand Open title

Marin screamed in delight as she won match point in the second set after steam-rolling her 26-year-old opponent from Taiwan 21-9, 21-16 in 42 minutes.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 04:27pm

Pakistan

Nationwide polio drive: Report reveals 98 percent of the set target achieved across Pakistan

Over 40 million children under the age of five years were administered anti-polio drops by the vaccinators
At least 99 percent of the target of vaccinating the children was achieved in Punjab and Sindh provinces, while 96 percent and 95 percent targets were achieved in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa respectively

Published 17 Jan, 2021 04:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan registers 300,000 health workers for COVID-19 vaccination, says Umar

Minister says the government is trying to make the vaccine available in the country from more than one sources
At the moment there are two anti-coronavirus vaccines authorised for emergency use while phase III clinical trials of the third vaccine by CanSino will be completed by the first week of February: Umar

Published 17 Jan, 2021 02:42pm

Pakistan

Passengers of seized PIA aircraft complain lack of cooperation by embassy officials, airline staff

Passengers complained they were not provided food or any sort of accommodation in Malaysia
The passengers claimed that they slept on the floor of the Kuala Lumpur Airport for two days

Published 17 Jan, 2021 01:46pm

World

Pfizer reassures Europe over coronavirus vaccines as pandemic surges

The coronavirus pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down, with infections surging past 94 million and more than two million deaths, and Europe among the hardest-hit parts of the world.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:38pm

Pakistan

Cold wave: Karachi to experience chilly weather in upcoming week: PMD

Mercury is expected to drop to six degrees while cold and dry weather along with fog is expected in multiple parts of Sindh
Dense fog engulfed motorways and the National Highway in various parts of Punjab and Sindh causing poor visibility

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:38pm

Sports

India all out for 336, trail Australia by 33

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers with 5-57.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:36pm

Technology

NASA test of mega Moon rocket engines cut short

The following Artemis II mission in 2023 will take astronauts around the Moon but will not land. Artemis III will send astronauts, including the first woman, to the Moon in 2024.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:30pm

World

Brazil health regulator sends back Sputnik V vaccine emergency use request

Anvisa officials had said previously that the Sputnik V vaccine would have to be submitted to Phase III clinical trials in Brazil before its use can be authorized.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:28pm

World

Mexico records deadliest coronavirus week yet with 7,000 deaths

There were 20,523 new coronavirus cases and 1,219 more fatalities on Saturday, pushing total confirmed infections to 1,630,258 and deaths to 140,241, the Health Ministry said.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:19pm

World

Thailand reports 374 coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Thailand has recorded 70 coronavirus-related deaths since a year ago.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:17pm

World

US 'deeply disappointed' Mexico closed probe of ex-defence minister

"Now they have created a major, major source of friction with the US, and that could really hobble not only this investigation but other investigations that President (Lopez Obrador) is really keen on," said Hope.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:12pm

Sports

Thirimanne's ton continues Sri Lanka fightback against England

Sri Lanka lost nightwatchman Lasith Embuldeniya in the second over of the morning on Sunday. He went without scoring as he chipped a catch to Dominic Sibley at short cover off the bowling of Dom Bess.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:57am

Sports

Sundar, Thakur lead unlikely rescue mission for India

He could have fallen twice in same manner in the opening 30 minutes, but on those occasions the ball flew through a vacant third slip area to the third man boundary.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:50am

World

Man with gun arrested at Washington security checkpoint

Five people died in the assault, including a police officer.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:43am

World

Gunmen assassinate two Afghan women judges in Kabul ambush

Earlier this month the US military for the first time directly accused the Taliban of orchestrating the attacks.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:40am

Sports

Rooney admits Derby defeat 'deserved'

Joao Pedro made sure of the points 10 minutes later, tapping in at the far post from Kiko Femenia's cross.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:35am

Pakistan

Pakistan's strategy to unearth India's Abhorring designs before world is working well: Moeed Yusuf

Moeed says government will continue to expose the sinister designs of India before the world, which is hatching conspiracy to create instability in Pakistan
Exposing the real face of India before international community is a difficult task because it is a big business market for developed nations: SAPM

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:34am

Sports

Napoli's Fabian Ruiz positive for coronavirus

"Unfortunately I have tested positive for COVID," Ruiz said in a statement on Twitter.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:34am

World

India starts huge vaccine drive as European rollout stutters

Roughly 10,000 people marched in Austria's capital Vienna against coronavirus restrictions, calling on the government to resign.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:30am

World

Britain to host first G7 summit of Biden era in June

Johnson's office said he would use the summit to promote a green recovery from the pandemic, encouraging G7 members to unite to "make the future fairer, greener and more prosperous".

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:24am

Sports

PSG beat Angers to go top of Ligue 1 without Pochettino

Stephane Bahoken also saw an attempt deflected over before PSG broke through.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:20am

World

Merkel's party picks her ally as next leader

At the opening on Friday of the two-day congress, Merkel had signalled her opposition to Merz as she urged delegates to stay the centrist course.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:13am

World

US 'deeply troubled' by reports of violence, irregularities in Uganda poll

She condemned attacks on political candidates, and said the State Department is "gravely concerned by harassment of and continued threats to civil society."

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:12am

World

US Justice: no evidence of murder plot in Capitol attack

"There is no direct evidence at this point of kill-capture teams and assassination," Michael Sherwin, the federal district attorney for Washington DC who is overseeing the investigation of the Capitol attack, told reporters Friday.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:10am

World

Humbled Trump seeks warmer welcome in Florida

Donald Trump Jr and his partner Kimberly Guilfoyle are said to be looking for digs in Jupiter, north of Palm Beach.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:03am

Sports

No delay to Australian Open after 47 players hit by Covid chaos

"Obviously at this point, they are not going to get on-court preparation. But we'll access that, we'll work with each of the players to see what is best.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:00am

Sports

Australia claim vital wicket of Rahane just before lunch

Both men looked to keep the scoreboard ticking over, in contrast to Saturday afternoon, where they were more intent on survival.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:53am

World

Biden to sign executive orders on Day 1, amid high alert for inauguration

He said he was licensed to carry his gun in Virginia, but forgot to take it out of his car before leaving home for his overnight shift in Washington.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:31am

World

Facing Biden, Erdogan extends olive branch to EU

Analyst Toygur said she did not think any specific action could provide a "demonstration of goodwill" from Erodgan.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:26am

World

Indonesia hunts for survivors as quake death toll hits 56

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:23am

World

Kremlin foe Navalny faces arrest as flies back to Russia

For around a decade, Navalny has been the symbol of Russia's protest movement, after rising to prominence as an anti-corruption blogger and leading anti-government street rallies.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:20am

Sports

American Steele fires 61 to swipe lead at PGA Sony Open

The 37-year-old American, last year's Sony Open runner-up, finished 54 holes at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on 18-under 192 after a bogey-free round.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Technology

Super fast 5G in the US still a work in progress

Promoters of the technology say it will bring such innovations as fast-thinking self-driving cars and rapid-fire video downloads.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:14am

World

Trump brand tarnished after bruising presidency and Capitol attack

That decision could limit the brand's ability to appeal to consumers outside his political base.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:11am

Sports

Harden posts triple double in NBA debut with Brooklyn Nets

Nikola Vucevic finished with a team-high 34 points and 10 rebounds to lead Orlando, who have lost five straight.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:09am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 18 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.20 ▲ 0.32 (4.27%)
Thatta Cement / Jan 18 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	21.04 ▲ 0.94 (2.89%)
Pakistan Cables / Jan 18 Pakistan Cables Limited(PCAL)	140.30 ▲ 3.92 (2.45%)
Crescent Star / Jan 18 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	2.80 ▲ 0.10 (1.45%)
First Cap. Sec. / Jan 18 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.64 ▲ 0.12 (1.23%)
Berger Paints / Jan 18 Berger Paints Pakistan Limited(BERG)	115.00 ▲ 4.79 (0.86%)
Nishat (Ch) / Jan 18 Nishat Chunian Limited(NCL)	50.90 ▲ 1.60 (0.77%)
Friends Sp. / Jan 18 Friends Spinning Mills Limited(FRSM)	42.30 ▼ -0.02 (0.71%)
Ghani Auto Ind. / Jan 18 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	6.30 ▼ -0.08 (0.64%)
Friesland. Engro / Jan 18 Frieslandcampins Engro Foods Limited(FCEPL)	78.99 ▲ 1.19 (0.62%)

Stock	Price
Quice Food / Jan 18 Quice Food Industries Limited(QUICE)	4.81 ▼ 0.13 (-3.41%)
Telecard / Jan 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	2.72 ▼ 0.33 (-2.86%)
Nimir Resins / Jan 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	12.87 ▼ 0.62 (-1.76%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jan 18 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	9.89 ▼ 0.67 (-1.40%)
Power Cement / Jan 18 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	11.74 ▼ 0.89 (-1.34%)
Emco Ind. / Jan 18 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	38.00 ▼ 1.76 (-1.30%)
Kohinoor Sp. / Jan 18 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.09 ▼ 0.05 (-1.17%)
First Prud Mod. / Jan 18 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.78 ▼ 0.36 (-1.11%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jan 18 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	3.61 ▲ -0.11 (-1.10%)
Al Shaheer Corp. / Jan 18 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	16.62 ▼ 0.35 (-1.07%)

Stock	Volume
Hum Network / Jan 18 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	38,439,000 ▼ 0.50
Power Cement / Jan 18 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	29,144,000 ▼ 0.89
Fauji Fert. Bin / Jan 18 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	18,354,500 ▼ 0.24
Gul Ahmed / Jan 18 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	13,493,000 ▼ 3.27
TRG Pak. / Jan 18 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	12,387,000 ▼ 1.90
Kohinoor Sp. / Jan 18 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	12,017,000 ▼ 0.05
Fauji Foods / Jan 18 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	7,183,500 ▼ 0.20
Hira Tex. / Jan 18 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	6,696,000 ▼ 0.65
Maple Leaf / Jan 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,749,000 ▲ -0.17
Dewan Cem. / Jan 18 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	5,607,000 ▼ 0.52

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 16	160.35
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 16	160.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 16	103.90
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 16	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 16	1.36
Euro to USD / Jan 16	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 16	3770.02
India Sensex / Jan 16	49034.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 16	28519.18
Nasdaq / Jan 16	12998.50
Hang Seng / Jan 16	28573.86
FTSE 100 / Jan 16	6735.71
Dow Jones / Jan 16	30814.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 16	13787.73
France CAC40 / Jan 16	5611.69

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Jan 8	20512.10
GDPGROWTH / Jan 8	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Jan 8	17000.00
Average CPI % / Jan 8	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Jan 16	0.09

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