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Pompeo slaps visa restrictions on Chinese accused of quashing dissent

The United Front frequently intimidates members of academia, businesses, civil society groups, and Chinese diaspora communities.
Pompeo said the visa restrictions would apply to those "who have engaged in the use or threat of physical violence,

Published 05 Dec, 2020 12:21am

World

Pompeo says violence levels in Afghanistan 'unacceptably high'

The negotiations were to have begun on March 10 under an US-Taliban accord for a US troop withdrawal.
"I made clear to them that the violence levels can't continue while these negotiations go on and it won't work," Pompeo said.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 11:01pm

World

Pompeo says Iran 'desperately' keen to return to talks for sanctions relief

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have risen since 2018, when President Donald Trump abandoned a 2015 nuclear deal.
US sanctions have crippled the Iranian economy but so far have not led to the opening of a negotiation for a new nuclear deal between Iran and the United States.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 10:39pm

Pakistan

Govt taking steps to restructure national institutions: Dr.Gill

Dr. Shahbaz Gill said, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was working efficiently to stabilize the economy and to bring improvement in the living standard of the common man.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:43pm

Pakistan

COVID19 claims eight more lives, infects 1664 others

Syed Murad Ali Shah said that 15,500 samples were tested against which 1,664 cases were detected which constituted 10.7 percent current detection rate.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:40pm

World

WHO chief warns poor could be 'trampled' in vaccine push

Britain has become the first Western nation to approve a vaccine for Covid-19, with the United States and other countries expected to follow soon and begin mass immunization drives.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:37pm

Pakistan

Financial inclusion of disabled persons vital for role in socio-economic uplift: President

Chairing a meeting on financial inclusion of PWDs, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said that it was essential to bring differently-abled people (DAPs) into the mainstream and empower them economically.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:35pm

Pakistan

Islamabad Mayor election to be held on Dec 28: ECP

It said that the public notice would be issued by the Returning Officer on December 9 while the date of filing of nomination papers with the Returning Officer by the candidates would be December 11.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:34pm

World

China tweet that enraged Australia propelled by 'unusual' accounts, say experts

A Chinese official’s tweet of an image of an Australian soldier that sparked a furious reaction from Canberra was amplified across social media by unusual accounts, of which half were likely fake.
57.5% of accounts that engaged with Zhao’s tweet were fake, and “evidence of a largely orchestrated disinformation campaign” to amplify its message.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 09:12pm

Pakistan

President appreciates SBP, other banks for financial inclusion of disabled

The meeting took stock of the progress on decisions made for improving the accessibility infrastructure for persons with disabilities, said SBP statement here.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 09:33pm

Pakistan

WHO donates vehicles to NHSR&C ministry to effectively work against coronavirus

His dedication and sterling work to coordinate Corona response efforts are exemplary and we are happy to see so much work done by WHO and we appreciate it.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:15pm

World

UK hangs tough on sovereignty as Brexit trade talks near climax

European Union officials stated that a post-Brexit trade deal could finally be clinched this weekend.
London insisted that negotiations were still “very difficult” and it was determined to “take back control” from the bloc it left 10 months ago.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:14pm

Pakistan

Health dept orders HDUs, ICUs operational during 2nd wave of COVID-19

He said that the total number of serious patients admitted in the city hospitals were 396, while the number of critical patients were 152.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:13pm

Pakistan

School sealed, hotels fined over SOPs violation in Hazro

On the directives of Deputy Commissioner (DC), the Assistant Commissioner (AC) Hazro Shagufta Jabeen imposed fine on two different hotels worth Rs. 10 thousand for violating the government's Coronavirus precautionary measures.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:09pm

Pakistan

SBP injects Rs715.6 billion into market

The rate of return accepted is 7.03 percent per annum.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:07pm

Pakistan

Exports increase 2.11pc in 5 months, 7.67pc in November

The imports into the country during the period under review also increased 1.29 percent by going up from $19.175 billion last year to $19.422 billion during the current fiscal year.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:06pm

Pakistan

PM calls for $ 500 billion fund for poor countries: Shibli

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said the ten point agenda to tackle coronavirus in the world was reflective of the leadership abilities of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:04pm

World

First U.S. delivery of COVID-19 vaccine will leave out many high-risk workers

The U.S. government’s first shipment of millions of coronavirus vaccine doses will fall far short of protecting high priority groups such as healthcare workers.
The first shipment is expected to cover inoculations of 3.2 million people, nowhere near enough for the 21 million U.S. healthcare workers.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:03pm

Pakistan

PM directs removing hurdles in foreign investment in country

He said strengthening of industrial sector would boost the country's revenue and provide better employment opportunities to the people.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt. provides land to AIOU for regional office

The land has been allocated for provision of low-cost education to the poor and marginalized strata of the society in the Sindh province, a press release said.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:59pm

Pakistan

Gold price declines Rs300 to Rs110,300 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained stable at Rs1220 and Rs. 1045.95 respectively.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:57pm

Pakistan

Bullion prices on Friday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Friday.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:56pm

Pakistan

Kitchen items' prices ease as SPI falls 0.23 pc: PBS

The weekly SPI with base year 2015-16 =100 is covering 17 urban centers and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:54pm

Pakistan

CPEC related projects completion to usher in era of prosperity in KP: NA Speaker

He asked the departments concerned to strive for early and timely completion of CPEC related projects in the province.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:49pm

Pakistan

Cold & dry weather forecast for city

On Friday, maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded as 25.1 degree centigrade and 10.3 degree centigrade respectively.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:47pm

Pakistan

Sindh Police reports 25 new COVID-19 patients in three days

He told that currently 227 officers and personnel were under treatment while 3481 had return to their homes after recovering from the disease.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:43pm

Pakistan

World competition day, 2020 set to ‘Enhancing Economic efficiency of SMEs’

The CCP realizes that the SME sector deserves a special focus in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and its sustenance will depend on the support it gets from the relevant quarters.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:41pm

Pakistan

SBP waives off E-form up to $ 5000 for eCommerce exports: Dawood

“I express my gratitude to the Governor SBP for his valuable support.” the adviser said this on his twitter account.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Pakistan

PM urges enhanced use of Citizen Portal for public empowerment, govt’s accountability

The prime minister said the portal would also help the government know the issues in administration as well as the good and bad performing ministries and departments.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:37pm

Pakistan

Second wave of corona more dangerous: Dr. Firdous

The rejected elements in the PDM were showing stubbornness and this negative style of politics was very condemnable, she said.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:35pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 cases increasing, adopt SOPs: DC

Chairing a meeting to review anti-coronavirus arrangements here at his office, he directed the officials to ensure implementation of C virus SOPs at public places.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

Pakistan

CM asks his special assistant to project welfare projects comprehensively

The chief minister directed the SACM to project the government performance and public welfare projects comprehensively.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:31pm

Pakistan

CDA to construct 100 public toilets capital during first phase

According to a press release of CDA, 100 toilets in the first phase and 15 more toilets in the second phase would be constructed.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:29pm

Pakistan

LHC seeks report on plea against ad for appointment of SIMS principal

The court directed the provincial law officer to seek instructions from the competent authority and submit a report on the next date of hearing, December 7.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:28pm

Pakistan

CM seeks report on Pindi blast

He ordered for bringing the culprits to book at the earliest and directed the administration to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:26pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 SOPs compliance week to start from Saturday

The official said the people will be appealed during the week to follow SOPs like social distancing, hand sanitizing or washing, wearing of face mask etc.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:25pm

Pakistan

Prime Minister taking positive steps for durable growth of country: Sheikh Rasheed

He expressed these views while talking to media personnel during inspecting of ITTMS project and National Logistics Cell (NLC) at Pak-Afghan border near Chaman area of Killa Abdullah district.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:23pm

Pakistan

AJK President apprise envoys of OIC member states of Kashmir situation

The President also interacted with the ambassadors of various Muslim countries before and after the briefing and apprised them of the latest situation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:17pm

Pakistan

Last solar eclipse to be observed globally on Dec 14

As per the met office, the last solar eclipse of 2020 could not be observed in Pakistan, however, It could be seen in other parts of the globe including South Africa, countries in South America, and other parts of the world.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:05pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 64.92 million, death toll at 1,505,057

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:57pm

Sports

Japanese organisers say 2020 Games delay to cost them $2.8bn

Organisers have been assessing the financial impact of the delay since the Japanese government and International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided in March to postpone the Games until 2021.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:47pm

Pakistan

Bilawal Bhutto tests negative for COVID-19

PPP leader was tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on November 26. He went into isolation immediately after being infected.
The PPP workers are planning to put up a grand reception on arrival of Bilawal Bhutto in Lahore ahead of the rally, while arrangements in this regard have already begun, states the report.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:31pm

Pakistan

Government to introduce new local bodies system after elections, says PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan termed the Pakistan Citizen Portal as the "first step on the journey to people's empowerment".
The government will be introducing a new local bodies system.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 07:29pm

World

Moscow launches online registration for COVID-19 vaccination

Sputnik V, one of two Russian-made vaccines to have received regulatory approval in Russia despite clinical trials being incomplete, requires two injections.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:26pm

Sports

South Africa-England ODI moved to Sunday after positive COVID-19 case

The decision places a spotlight on the South Africa camp and their protocols during a tour that will provide much-needed revenue for struggling CSA.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:21pm

Sports

France team to face England in the Autumn Nations Cup

Replacements: 16-Peato Mauvaka, 17-Rodrigue Neti, 18-Uini Atonio, 19-Guillaume Ducat, 20-Sekou Macalou, 21-Sebastien Bezy, 22-Louis Carbonel, 23-Pierre-Louis Barassi.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Technology

Industry Valley Capital Launching a Dedicated Program for Returning Pakistanis

Industry Valley Capital has announced the launch of a dedicated program for returning Pakistani, known as Wapistani, today at 021Disrupt 2020, an online conference by Nest I/O.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 05:44pm

World

Biden says he has asked Fauci to stay on and join COVID-19 team

President-elect Joe Biden has asked top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci to continue in his job and serve as Biden’s chief medical adviser and on the COVID-19 team after Biden takes office on Jan. 20, Biden said on Thursday.
Despite news that vaccines against the virus may begin to be distributed in the coming weeks, the U.S. is experiencing a new surge in hospitalisations and deaths.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 04:40pm

Technology

Fatima Ventures Announced Two Investments in InventHub & Safepay at 021Disrupt 2020

Fatima Gobi Ventures announced its investment in two new startups, InventHub & Safepay, today at 021Disrupt 2020, an online conference by Nest I/O.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 05:09pm

Life & Style

197 musicians from every country unite to record unique song

The project has been three years in the making.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 05:39pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Karachi's District West to go under lockdown till Dec 18

Baldia Town, Gadap, Keamari, Islamnagar, Saeedabad, Mohajir Camp, Maymarabad, Yousuf Goth, Data Nagar, Hanifabad, Pak Colony, Metroville, Bawani Chali, and Frontier Colony will undergo lockdown starting from tomorrow.
District commissioner said all businesses will remain closed, with the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, as well as shops selling staples and items of day-to-day use.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 05:21pm

Technology

More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries back 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign

“We urge you to act decisively to change your policies and priorities to do right by your workers, their communities, and our planet,” the letter said.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 04:04pm

World

India formally protests to Canada over Trudeau remarks on farm protests

The Indian foreign ministry said in a statement that comments on “issues relating to Indian farmers constitute an unacceptable interference in our internal affairs.”
Trudeau, speaking to the Indian community in Canada, said this week that he was concerned about the farmers, most of them from the Sikh-dominated state of Punjab, camped out on the outskirts of Delhi in a protest against farm reforms.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 03:59pm

World

Iran refuses to renegotiate nuclear deal until Biden Administration re-enters JCPOA, according to Zarif

On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Rome Mediterranean Dialogue that if the incoming Biden Administration wants to re-enter the Iran Nuclear Deal, it must do so without any preconditions.
Zarif also spoke about the latest onslaught of U.S sanctions on Iran, which have hampered the country's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and impeded the regime's ability to provide vaccinations.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 03:44pm

Pakistan

Al-Azizia and Avenfield cases: IHC issues written verdict, declares Nawaz proclaimed offender

In a three-page judgment, the bench observed that the accused failed to show up before the court despite being summoned repeatedly

Published 04 Dec, 2020 03:03pm

World

Drug Dealers on the Dark Web are illegally selling 'Pfizer COVID Vaccines'

As the United Kingdom is slated to be the first country in the world to carry out a large-scale rollout of the Sars-CoV2 vaccine, the dark corners of the internet are inundated with the "Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine" for sale.
These unverified doses of the vaccine could cost as much as $1300 per dose; blatantly exploiting the unprecedented demand for vaccinations amidst the second wave of the pandemic.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 04:40pm

World

Qatar foreign minister says there has been movement on resolving Gulf dispute

The United States and Kuwait have been working to end a row that has seen Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt sever diplomatic, trade and travel ties with Qatar since mid-2017. Washington says it wants a united Gulf front against Iran.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 02:30pm

Sports

Pakistan squad’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 10 in New Zealand

The players were confined to their rooms when the first cases emerged last week but had hoped to resume training before finishing their stint in isolation on Tuesday.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 02:06pm

World

Indian Army Chief Gen. Naravane to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, indicating growing ties

Indian Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane will be travelling to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week, in an unprecedented move that can be seen as a reflection of the growing relationship between India and the Gulf States.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 02:38pm

World

20 years of Afghan war only gave US "a modicum of success," admits Gen. Mark Milley

Trump's top military advisor says till the time the US is supporting the Afghanistan government, Taliban cannot military defeat the regime

Published 04 Dec, 2020 01:40pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First IBL Mod. / Dec 5 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	2.6000 ▲ 0.30 (13.04%)
A. Shah Ghazi / Dec 5 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	6.0500 ▲ 0.55 (7.45%)
National Refinery / Dec 5 National Refinery Limited(NRL)	231.1000 ▲ 11.10 (5.05%)
Chakwal Spinng / Dec 5 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	2.1000 ▲ 0.10 (5.00%)
SME Leasing Ltd. / Dec 5 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	3.7000 ▲ 0.10 (2.78%)
Merit Packaging / Dec 5 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	14.0500 ▲ 0.45 (1.39%)
Attock Ref. / Dec 5 Attock Refinery Limited(ATRL)	161.5445 ▲ 10.54 (1.09%)
Ghani Auto Ind. / Dec 5 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	5.3750 ▲ 0.29 (0.97%)
Bannu Wool. / Dec 5 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	46.6500 ▲ 3.15 (0.92%)
P.T.C.L.A / Dec 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	9.3077 ▲ 0.39 (0.90%)

Stock	Price
Al-Mali / Dec 5 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	4.5000 ▼ 1.23 (-21.58%)
Samba Bank / Dec 5 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.7000 ▼ 1.09 (-12.53%)
Frontier Cer. / Dec 5 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	20.0000 ▼ 2.00 (-9.90%)
Nazir Cotton / Dec 5 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	4.1933 ▼ 0.29 (-6.92%)
Imperial Ltd / Dec 5 Imperial Limited(IML)	17.3900 ▼ 2.39 (-5.72%)
Buxly / Dec 5 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	82.0000 ▼ 8.45 (-5.69%)
Dost Steel / Dec 5 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	4.9300 ▼ 0.29 (-4.92%)
Fauji Fert. Bin (R) / Dec 5 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (R)(FFBLR)	6.9100 ▼ 0.47 (-4.87%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Dec 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	2.3000 ▼ 0.11 (-4.78%)
Systems Limited / Dec 5 Systems Limited(SYS)	390.0000 ▼ 29.40 (-4.75%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Dec 5 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,869,000 ▼ 4.04
Maple Leaf / Dec 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	25,114,382 ▼ 0.87
Pakistan Refinery / Dec 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	20,503,000 ▼ 0.72
Hascol Petroleum / Dec 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	19,861,827 ▼ 0.28
Aisha Steel / Dec 5 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	16,103,000 ▼ 1.80
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Dec 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	15,680,000 ▼ 0.23
P.T.C.L.A / Dec 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	11,974,500 ▼ 0.39
Unity Foods / Dec 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	11,961,000 ▼ 0.48
Agha Steel / Dec 5 Agha Steel Industries Limited(AGHA)	11,807,000 ▼ 1.65
K-Electric Ltd / Dec 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	11,347,000 ▼ 0.09

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Forex
World
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 4	160.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 4	160.20
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 4	1.35
Euro to USD / Dec 4	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 4	3666.72
India Sensex / Dec 4	44632.65
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 4	26809.37
Nasdaq / Dec 4	12377.18
Hang Seng / Dec 4	26728.50
FTSE 100 / Dec 4	6490.27
Dow Jones / Dec 4	29969.52
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 4	13252.86
France CAC40 / Dec 4	5574.36

Indicator	Value
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Nov 19	1516.00
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Dec 4	20241.80
UK LIBOR % / Dec 4	0.08
GDPGROWTH / Dec 4	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Dec 4	17000.00
Average CPI % / Dec 4	11.11

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