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Only 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis likely to perform Hajj 2021: Minister

He said the pilgrims of less than 20 or over 50 years of age may not be permitted to perform hajj this year.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:22pm

Pakistan

Court decisions must not be misinterpreted: Gill

He said PTI has always respected the judiciary and its decisions and it has no influence on it.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships being given to poor, intelligent students: CM

Usman Buzdar said that Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships would also be given to the children of low paid government employees.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan for exploring investment opportunities

The government of Guangxi Province also responded positively expressed their endeavor of full support and cooperation.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

Quality education mission of govt: CM Buzdar

He said that a state-of-the-art boarding school would be set up in Koh-e-Suleiman where quality education with boarding and lodging facilities would be provided to boys and girls students.

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 07:17pm

World

AstraZeneca could have COVID-19 vaccine against variant by end-2021: Austrian newspaper

British and European Union medicine regulators have said that the overall benefits of using the vaccine outweigh any risks of rare clotting.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:44pm

World

Britain is investigating variant originating in India

PHE has said it has identified 77 cases of the variant in Britain.

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 06:40pm

Pakistan

Textile exports up 9.06pc to $11.355bn in 3Qs; 30.38pc in March

The textile exports were recorded at $11,355.478 million in July-March (2020-21) against the exports of $10,412.504 million in July-March (2019-20).

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:09pm

Pakistan

FM, Afghan counterpart discuss Afghan peace process

He expressed the hope that under Istanbul Process, the Doha Agreement would be helpful in ensuring durable peace in Afghanistan.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:08pm

Pakistan

61 more persons infected with COVID-19

Some 11,956 citizens of Hyderabad have recovered from the virus after infection while 297 lost the battle of their lives.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

Pakistan

35 more succumbed to Covid-19 in KP

He said that 296 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Peshawar only and number of Covid positive cases were reached 42,335 in Peshawar.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:05pm

Pakistan

FM visits Pakistan pavilion at UAE World Expo

Qureshi expressed his pleasure over the role played by huge number of Pakistani diaspora in the progress and development of UAE.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

Pakistan

President urges nation to implement coronavirus SOPs

He stressed upon the people to implement SOPs to contain its further spread.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

Pakistan

5,848 people vaccinated against corona in KP: Report

28,030 health workers and 13,056 senior citizens have also been given the second dose of corona vaccine yet.

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 06:03pm

Sports

Miami Grand Prix added to 2022 Formula One calendar

"We are thrilled to announce that Formula 1 will be racing in Miami beginning in 2022," said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:46pm

Sports

Kipchoge shows Olympic form with Enschede marathon win

In the women's race, German Katharina Steinruck sliced almost a minute-and-a-half from her personal best as she won in 2:25:59.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:43pm

Sports

Vos finally collects Amstel Gold victory

The 33-year-old Vos had never won the Amstel, although she had taken a world road race championship over the same course nine years ago.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:40pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 140,614,340 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:37pm

Sports

Ziyech targets 'special' finish for Chelsea

Morocco forward Ziyech bagged the winner for Chelsea with a cool finish from Timo Werner's pass.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:37pm

Pakistan

Grade nine to 12 classes will resume tomorrow, announces Shafqat

Minister says A, AS, O level, and IGCSE exams will take place as per date sheet announced by CAIES
Educational institutions in virus hotspots will take classes on alternate days with 50 percent attendance: Shafqat

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 02:06pm

Pakistan

Peaceful, stable Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest, says FM Qureshi

FM says Pakistan is committed to continue its conciliatory assistance for Afghan peace process
Qureshi expressed hope that the "Istanbul Process" will help make the Doha Agreement fruitful in bringing peace in the region

Published 18 Apr, 2021 01:00pm

World

Berbers mark 20 years since Algeria's 'Black Spring' protests

Instead, the boy's death sparked the "Black Spring" riots, as people took to the streets of villages and towns to demand the closure of all gendarmerie posts in the region.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:46am

World

Canada records second case of rare blood clot after AstraZeneca shot

The country is facing a third coronavirus wave, however, that has recently forced provinces to tighten restrictions.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:42am

Sports

Laughableness heroics help Queensland seal Shield title

Having bowled the Blues out for 143 on day one at Allan Border Field, with Michael Neser grabbing 5-27, the Bulls responded with an ominous 389.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:38am

World

Campaigning opens for Madrid's May 4 regional election

With Ciudadanos not assured of reaching this critical five percent threshold, the PP's natural bedfellow would be Vox, which was seen securing 13-14 seats, with a tie-up likely securing them a majority.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:33am

Sports

UEFA set to announce Champions League reforms and decide on Euro 2020 hosts

The ultimate goal of the reforms is to increase broadcast rights for the competition to satisfy cash-hungry leading European clubs and end the threat of a breakaway Super League.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:31am

Sports

Djokovic to host Serbia tournament a year after Covid fiasco

The tournament is organised by the 33-year-old's family with his younger brother Djordje acting as director, and will be played in his "Novak" facility where he regularly trains.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:30am

World

Earth Day summit a chance for Biden to show US serious about climate: Trudeau

"I know that Canada and developed countries like us around the world are very interested in ensuring that we're competing with China successfully on new technologies," Trudeau said.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:24am

World

Germany to mourn 80,000 pandemic victims at memorial

Steinmeier stressed that it was important to look beyond the daily victim counts.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:22am

Sports

Froome ready to move up a gear in Tour of the Alps

Ireland's Dan Martin is Froome's team leader in the five-stage race through southern Austria and northern Italy.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:17am

Sports

Braves Kazmar gets first big league bat in more than 12 years

The Padres made Kazmar a fifth-round pick in the 2004 amateur draft. He appeared in 19 games in 2008 for San Diego.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:11am

World

US, China 'committed to cooperating' on climate crisis: joint statement

The United States and China are committed to cooperating with each other and with other countries to tackle the climate crisis.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:08am

World

Chad's army says rebel column in the north 'destroyed'

Preliminary results will not be announced until April 25.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:06am

Sports

Jabeur books WTA Charleston title clash with Sharma

Trailing 5-6 in the first set, Sharma saved four set points to force a tiebreaker, in which she converted her only set point.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:00am

Sports

Cink maintains five-shot lead at RBC Heritage

But he missed a birdie attempt from inside four feet at the 15th.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:58am

World

Kremlin critic Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors

Navalny barely survived a poisoning with the Novichok nerve agent in August which he has blamed on the Kremlin. His doctors say his hunger strike might have exacerbated his condition.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:55am

World

Colombia rebel clash leaves 15 dead

In the Cauca region, they are fighting against the National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia's last recognized rebel force.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:51am

Pakistan

Punjab govt blocks TLP chief's national identity card, freeze assets

Rizvi's name has been placed under the Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 under which any individual linked to a proscribed organization can be restricted to limitations on travel, speech, and business
TLP has been instructed to submit its income and expenditure for all social and political activities and disclose all its funding sources

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:50am

Sports

Laporta 'convinced' Messi wants to stay at Barcelona

Messi scored a spectacular goal that he started in his own half at La Cartuja before rounding off the victory with a strike into the corner for his 31st goal of the season.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:45am

World

Covid death toll passes three million as India cases surge

The daily average of 731,000 cases registered over the last week is also close to being a record.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:43am

Sports

Golf: US PGA RBC Heritage scores

Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:41am

Sports

La Rochelle's Dulin warns of Leinster 'chess match' after Lyon league win

On the hour mark, Ireland three-quarter Darren Sweetnam came on for his La Rochelle debut after signing as injury cover two weeks ago.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:39am

Sports

Newcastle dent West Ham's top-four challenge, Sheff Utd relegated

The defeat was a big blow for West Ham as they chase an unexpected place in next season's Champions League.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:37am

Sports

Sensational Messi scores twice as Barca beat Athletic to win Copa del Rey

It remains to be seen if his seventh Copa del Rey triumph is the last trophy Messi lifts in Barcelona colours but if this was to be a final flourish, the 33-year-old crafted a fitting farewell.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports highest single day COVID-19 death toll since June 2020

At least 149 people died during 24 hours taking the death toll in the country to 16,243
The COVID positivity ratio in the country is 8.52 percent

Published 18 Apr, 2021 09:47am

World

Two Russian cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return from ISS

ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut touched down Saturday on the steppe of Kazakhstan...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

US sues Trump ally Roger Stone, alleging he owes about $2m in unpaid taxes

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, saying the close ally of former President ...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

CIA planned to assassinate Raul Castro in 1960

WASHINGTON: The CIA made its first known attempt to assassinate a leader of the Cuban revolution in 1960, offering...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

Technology

Google broke Australian law over location data collection: court

SYDNEY: Google violated Australian law by misleading users of Android mobile devices about the use of their location...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

US asks Brazil for 'immediate' action on Amazon

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday welcomed Brazil's renewed promise to end illegal deforestation but urged...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors

MOSCOW: Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny risks cardiac arrest at "any minute" as his health has rapidly...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Russia, Ukraine expel diplomats as tensions soar

SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia on Saturday said it would expel a Ukrainian diplomat, prompting an immediate pledge of...

Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am

World

Queen Elizabeth stands alone as Philip is laid to rest; William and Harry talk

WINDSOR, (England): Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his ...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Covid death toll passes 3m as India cases surge

PARIS: The global Covid-19 death toll passed three million on Saturday as the pandemic speeds up despite vaccination...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Ex-employee kills eight in rampage at US FedEx facility

INDIANAPOLIS: A former FedEx employee fatally shot eight people and wounded several others at the delivery company's...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

China sanctions Icelandic individual in retaliation over Xinjiang measures

BEIJING: Beijing has sanctioned an individual from Iceland, China's embassy in Reykjavik said on Friday, after the...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

Technology

Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2021: PSEB to facilitate IT companies for participation

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), an entity of the Ministry of Information Technology and...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

Sports

PCB felicitates men's team on successful tour of South Africa

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has congratulated its men's national cricket team on a successful tour of South...

Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

Three Pakistani students score highest marks in ACCA exam

KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced the pass rates of its latest exam...

Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

Spices factory sealed

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety Authority on Saturday sealed a factory manufacturing substandard spices...

Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am

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Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 18 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	71.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	695.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	170.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 18 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	25.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 18 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	71.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	695.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 18 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	170.31 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 18 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	25.37 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 16	152.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 16	152.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 16	108.80
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 16	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 16	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 16	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 16	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 16	4185.47
India Sensex / Apr 16	48832.03
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 16	29683.37
Nasdaq / Apr 16	14052.34
Hang Seng / Apr 16	28969.71
FTSE 100 / Apr 16	7019.53
Dow Jones / Apr 16	34200.67
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 16	15459.75
France CAC40 / Apr 16	6287.07

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 16	63.13
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 16	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 16	94564.00
Gold Spot / Apr 16	1780.20
Cotton / Apr 16	85.03

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