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Pakistan

NA summoned to meet on Saturday

The President summoned the session in exercise of powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the constitution, it further said.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:31pm

Pakistan

ECP should take notice of horse trading in Senate polls: Zartaj

The minister questioned over the victory of Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Gillani as it had no majority in the national assembly.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:30pm

Pakistan

Air Chief calls on Sri Lankan Prime Minister during four-day visit

The Air Chief expressed his gratitude to the Sri Lankan Prime minister for hospitality and warmth extended by people of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister acknowledged Pakistan’s unwavering support to Sri Lanka in any hour of need.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:29pm

Pakistan

PM sets new democratic tradition by deciding to get fresh trust vote: Shibli

The PTI's candidate for the women reserved seat got 176 votes which proved that the party had majority in the Senate, he added.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:28pm

Pakistan

NAB’s enjoys best conviction ratio among other anti graft organizations: Chairman NAB

He said NAB has recovered Rs. 714 billion directly and indirectly which was a remarkable achievements.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:27pm

Sports

Halep pulls out of Dubai Tennis Championships with back issue

Unfortunately I am not feeling 100% in my lower back, and I have made the tough decision to withdraw from the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
"I have great memories from winning my 20th WTA title after some really tough matches in Dubai last year so I'm disappointed that I won't be able to defend my title."

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:52pm

Sports

Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz to miss derby against Atletico

Injuries and illness have restricted Diaz to four La Liga starts this season, his only goal coming in November.
The 27-year-old was substituted just past the hour mark in Monday's 1-1 draw at home to Real Sociedad.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:52pm

Pakistan

Pak forex figure $20.13305bn

During the week ending on Feb.26, 2021, SBP reserves increased by $ 70 million to $12,978.4 million due to Government of Pakistan official inflows.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:27pm

Pakistan

Pakistan desires to strengthen trade ties with EU: FM

He said despite Covid-19, there has been a significant increase in investment portfolio from European companies to Pakistan.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:01pm

Pakistan

Open balloting only way to end horse-trading: Shibli

The Minister said, to enjoy the real fruits of democracy, we have to discourage those who contest elections on the strength of money.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:00pm

Pakistan

Credit goes to PTI govt for bringing transparency in elections: Murad

Murad Saeed said that that is the why, Imran Khan has taken the decision for vote of confidence from the National Assembly.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:59pm

Pakistan

Khuhro sees Khan has lost parliament's confidence

He said a long march would begin from Karachi on 26th March which would be led by Chairman Bilawal for which preparations were afoot.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:56pm

World

Putin says Russia vaccinated two million against virus

"Over two million people have received two components of the vaccine to date," the Russian president said in televised remarks.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:55pm

World

Kosovo opposition party won historic half of vote: final results

That hands the party, which campaigned against the old guard with calls for "jobs and justice", 58 out of 120 seats in parliament.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:45pm

Pakistan

PNS NASR visits Cotonou Port of Benin

As a gesture of solidarity and friendship, PNS NASR delivered food aid at Niger and Benin during ceremonies held at Port Cotonou.
The Officials of both countries paid special tribute and thanked Government of Pakistan and Pakistan Navy for the kind gesture and provision of humanitarian assistance.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:15pm

Sports

'Nothing untoward', says Stokes on showdown with Kohli

His 121-ball knock, laced with four boundaries and two sixes, raised hopes of a big England total as he engaged in some mid-pitch banter.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:40pm

Pakistan

Opposition’s top leadership meets in Lahore to discuss PDM strategy

The 11-party alliance leaders, in today’s meeting, will exchange their ideas for the times ahead.
PML-N's Ahsan Iqbal announced PDM would begin its long march against the incumbent government from Karachi on March 26.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:37pm

Sports

Guardiola says West Brom draw the catalyst for Man City's winning streak

City have not lost since a 2-0 league defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in November.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

German envoy calls on COAS; acknowledges efforts for regional peace, stability

The visiting dignitary also pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:15pm

Pakistan

IHC asks FO to submit another report in falcons' export case

The hearing of the case then adjourned till April 7.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

IHC orders for to remove Asad Durrani's name from ECL

The court noted that currently there was neither any inquiry pending against Asad Durrani nor any other grounds existed to keep him in the ECL.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

SC acquits man facing death sentence

The counsel for the accused said that false murder case was registered against the accused as Razia Bibi fell and got injured. There was no witness to this incident, he added.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

Gold price falls by Rs1900 to Rs 104,200 per tola

The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs 10.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:10pm

Pakistan

PSX loses 882 points to close at 45,278 points

As many as 412 companies’ transacted shares in the stock market, 46 of them recorded gain and 358 sustained losses.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Senate election exposed PDM's definition of 'vote ko izzat do': Ali Zaidi

He said PPP and Zardari threw money & bought votes for Yusuf Raza Gilani, but could only manage 169 votes which was still short of 172 majority.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

KU to accept BSc exam forms till March 18

Students of BSc (Pass) Part-I or II would pay fees of Rs. 6,725/- while candidates appearing in both parts would submit fees of Rs. 11, 850/- only, he added.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

Model Courts awards death sentence to 3,RI to 7 accused

Civil model courts decided 99 family and rent disputes while model magistrates courts disposed of 66 cases.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

PM to get vote of trust with overwhelming majority: Shaukat

He said Imran Khan had put the country's economy on track and when the world’s economies were shrinking due to corona pandemic, Pakistan's economy was improving.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan

Rupee loses 2 paisas against dollar

Buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs157.1 and Rs158.9 respectively.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

Pakistan tops in providing low-priced petroleum products among regional countries

The present petroleum rates in Pakistan are lowest in comparison to the regional countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and India.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 07:14pm

Pakistan

Senate election: PM Imran questions ECP’s responsibility, transparency

"This is important because what problems our nation suffers from stem from the very situation that unfolded yesterday," said Imran Khan.
Premier has already announced to seek vote of confidence from National Assembly on Saturday.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

Met office forecasts extended summer in Pakistan this year

The temperature would likely to start increasing from the mid of March.
The summer has prolonged while winters have become short in the country.,

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:49pm

Sports

South American World Cup qualifiers in doubt as clubs take hard line

All 10 South American countries feature on the UK government's "red list" travel ban, which does not include exemptions for athletes and sports people.
I think everybody agrees -- we can't let the players go and play for their country and then quarantine for 10 days in a hotel. That's not how we can do it.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:53pm

Sports

Chelsea's goal-shy Werner hopes to hit top gear

Werner has scored five league goals in 25 matches since signing from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for around 50 million euros ($60.23 million) in the close season.
The 24-year-old failed to score for 14 consecutive league games between November and February before finding the net in the 2-0 victory against Newcastle United this month.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:03pm

Sports

Stokes fifty props up England in final India Test

England lost early wickets, including skipper Joe Root for five, to slump to 30-3 before Stokes put on key partnerships with Jonny Bairstow, who made 28, and Pope.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 05:24pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan has been rejected by his own MNAs, allies: Bilawal

“We have proven that your members don’t trust you. The House does not support you,” he said.
"You will not be able to escape. We will not give you an NRO. And we will not spare you," says Bilawal.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 06:10pm

Business & Finance

PM Khan urges global bodies to provide 'fiscal space' to developing countries

“The COVID-19 pandemic is not over we must ensure the people are secure and ensure earliest possible access to vaccines being produced but on an affordable and equitable basis,” said PM Khan.
“The rich countries have injected $20 trillion to stimulate their economies. Our economy has been equally affected but we do not have the capacity to create such liquidity,” he said

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 05:30pm

Sports

Patel, Ashwin spin England out for 205 in final Test

Patel took four while Ashwin three to end England's innings in the final session after they elected to bat first in Ahmedabad.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:49pm

World

Hate Crimes Targeting Asian-Americans Spiked by 150% in 2020

Hate-fuelled attacks on Asian Americans spiked across the United States in 2020, despite the onset of a global pandemic, as according to official police statistics, this alarming trend is continuing this year.
In 2020, there were 122 incidents of hate crimes directed towards the Asian-American community, which constituted an increase of almost 150%.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 04:50pm

Technology

WhatsApp latest feature to reach more users

The tweet added that the feature will be provided with a new release today, but WhatsApp will take some more time to reach all users.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 03:29pm

Pakistan

PM to seek vote of confidence from National Assembly on March 6

The decision comes a day after Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Yousuf Raza Gilani won the Senate seat from Islamabad, defeating PTI's Hafeez Sheikh
The move aims to counter the opposition’s ability to challenge the legitimacy of Imran Khan's government

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:54pm

Pakistan

Newly elected Senate members to take oath on March 12

Prime Minister Imran Khan has nominated Sadiq Sanjrani as the PTI's candidate the Chairman Senate posts.
Senate elections were held on March 3.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 04:00pm

Pakistan

COAS, ISI Chief, PM Imran discuss national security

During the meeting, they discussed matters pertaining to national security.
The meeting took place at Prime Minister House in Islamabad.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:51pm

Pakistan

PM nominates Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate chairmanship

PM Imran Khan will also address the nation today.
The elections for the Senate chairman and deputy chairman will be held on March 12 through secret balloting.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 03:51pm

Markets

Polish zloty seen leading CEE FX gains as pandemic recedes

The Romanian leu was seen weakening 1.25% to 4.94 to the euro amid fiscal deficit concerns.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:17pm

Markets

Asia Coffee-Vietnam prices track London prices lower

Meanwhile, data released by local trade office earlier this week showed that in February, Lampung province exported 2,675 tonnes of robusta beans, down 83% from a year earlier.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:12pm

Markets

Major Gulf markets ease in early trade; Qatar gains

Qatar's benchmark index edged up 0.1%, helped by its banking shares, with the Gulf's largest lender Qatar National Bank rising 1.2%.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:09pm

Markets

FTSE 100 falls as high yields, inflation worries return to fore

The domestically focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index fell 0.5%.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:05pm

Markets

HK stocks end lower on material, tech firms

That prospect hit world equities last week.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:02pm

Markets

NY coffee may test support at $1.3125

Resistance is at $1.3345, a break above which could lead to a gain to $1.3610.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 02:00pm

Markets

Rising euro zone yields may reflect better growth, inflation

Some policymakers argue that the steady increase in bond yields is an unwarranted increase while others argue that it is a reflection of what is likely to be a robust recovery in both growth and inflation after the pandemic.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 01:54pm

Pakistan

Senate results: ECP takes notice of federal ministers' allegations

FM Qureshi and others had alleged that the ECP was responsible to hold free and fair polls, however, it failed in performing its duty
The ECP has sought a record of the press conference of federal ministers from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority

Published 04 Mar, 2021 01:49pm

Pakistan

Violation of party discipline: PTI issues show cause notices to two Sindh Assembly MPAs

The PTI has issued show cause notices to Aslam Abro and Shaharyar Shar MPAs over the breach of the party discipline
PTI’s standing committee for discipline and accountability of western region will initiate disciplinary action against the MPAs elected from Jacobabad and Ghotki

Published 04 Mar, 2021 01:10pm

Pakistan

IHC orders removal of former DG ISI Durrani's name from ECL

The court stated that Durrani has the same rights as other Pakistanis under the Constitution
Durrani filed a petition against the Interior Ministry and government in June 2019 for putting his name on the no-fly list for writing a controversial book

Published 04 Mar, 2021 12:16pm

Technology

Google to stop using browser history for ad targeting

Google made a surprising announcement that it will stop using its users' browsing history for ad tracking.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 12:05pm

Sports

COVID-19: HBL PSL 6 postponed

The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February.
The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 01:23pm

World

'It's over': Macron risks losing left in Le Pen battle

A survey by Ipsos-Steria in early February showed that her chances would be significantly boosted by a mass stayaway by left-wing voters in the event she faced Macron.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:36am

Markets

Hong Kong stocks sharply lower at break

The Hang Seng Index sank 2.55 percent, or 762.12 points, to 29,118.30.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:33am

Sports

England win toss, bat in fourth India Test

"Quite a no-brainer, we would have batted first as well," said Kohli.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:31am

US will continue to work closely with the Pakistani authorities on shared interests: US State Department

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US has important relations with Pakistan.
As the State Department, we continue to follow developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely. Our policy when it comes to – when it comes to it has not changed, the spokesperson said.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 11:56am

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Quetta Textile / Mar 5 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	9.40 ▲ 0.90 (10.59%)
Olympia Mills / Mar 5 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	12.10 ▲ 1.00 (9.01%)
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Kohinoor Energy / Mar 5 Kohinoor Energy Limited(KOHE)	35.35 ▲ -7.64 (-17.77%)
Bankislami Pak / Mar 5 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	10.50 ▲ -1.74 (-14.22%)
First Cap. Sec. / Mar 5 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.81 ▲ -0.29 (-13.81%)
Premier Ins. / Mar 5 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	3.93 ▲ -0.57 (-12.67%)
Orient Rental Mod / Mar 5 Orient Rental Modaraba(ORM)	6.01 ▲ -0.69 (-10.30%)
First UDL Mod. / Mar 5 First UDL Modaraba(FUDLM)	10.38 ▲ -1.17 (-10.13%)
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K-Electric Ltd / Mar 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	33,102,000 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Mar 5 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	28,624,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Mar 5 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	25,820,392 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Mar 5 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	22,407,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Mar 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,326,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Mar 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	16,842,931 ▼ 0.00
Pakistan Refinery / Mar 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,687,000 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Mar 5 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	14,779,500 ▼ 0.00
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 4	157.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 4	157.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 4	107.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 4	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 4	1.39
Euro to USD / Mar 4	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Mar 4	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 4	3768.52
India Sensex / Mar 4	50846.08
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 4	28930.11
Nasdaq / Mar 4	12723.47
Hang Seng / Mar 4	29236.79
FTSE 100 / Mar 4	6650.88
Dow Jones / Mar 4	30924.14
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 4	14056.34
France CAC40 / Mar 4	5830.65

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Mar 4	64.13
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Mar 4	12200.00
Gold 10 Grams / Mar 4	94564.00
Gold Spot / Mar 4	1693.30
Cotton / Mar 4	87.14

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