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Pakistan - 2020-07-07

Razak appreciates exporters on high-quality performance in 2019-20

He said that local exporters deserved praise for their efforts, hard work and reaching out to the customers.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:52pm

No decision taken to privatize Roosevelt Hotel: IHC told

Petitioner Sharif Sabir, in his petition, claimed that the government wanted to privatize the Roosevelt Hotel which was a national asset, and prayed the court to stop it from taking any such decision.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:47pm

CM chairs meeting to review law & order situation

The meeting decided that activities of the elements involved in sectarianism would be strictly contained and entry and exit points of the province would be rigorously monitored.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:45pm

President urges affluent to support govt's relief efforts for poor affected by COVID-19

The Telenor Pakistan CEO presented a donation worth Rs. 61 million to the president to support the relief efforts of Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) against COVID-19 in the country.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:43pm

Partly cloudy, humid chances of rain likely in city on Wednesday

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain in the range of 36 to 38 and 29 to 31, respectively, degrees centigrade, with 70 to 80 per cent humidity, during the next 24 hours.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:40pm

NA Speaker summons meeting of parliamentary leaders

The parliamentary leaders will discuss the business of the house and maintaining of decorum as per rules of procedure in the house during the 23rd session of the National Assembly.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:36pm

Cabinet decides to launch second phase of Ehsaas Cash Emergency Programme

He said an Imperial College's study had also proved that Pakistan's strategy to cope with the pandemic was successful as the graph of COVID-19 patients was falling now.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:32pm

SBP extends availability of deferment of principal amount of loans facility till Sept 2020

The measure also ensured that the deferment of principal will not affect borrower’s credit history and such facilities will not be reported as restructured/rescheduled in the credit bureau’s data.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:29pm

Khawaja Asif unable to provide even single vent to Sialkot despite being MNA for 30 years: Dar

He challenged the PML-N leader to negate his statement regarding ventilators, while rejecting his criticism on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government projects.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:27pm

COVID-19 under control due to govt's effective policies: Abdul Aleem Khan

He said that Pakistan remained a relatively safe and better country than the rest of the world.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:25pm

2,376 shops, 50 industries for violating SOPs

The commissioner said that action was being taken against shops, markets, shopping malls and restaurants for not implementation the smart lockdown.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:23pm

Exchange

NA to host meeting of Pak-Afghan parliamentary friendship group

The meeting will seek to complement the democratic vision of the elected house to promote parliamentary role in deepening bilateral relationship with Afghanistan.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:21pm

Coronavirus claims 4 more lives in AJK raising death toll to 40: 36 new COVID-19 positive cases detected

47 patients were discharged after having been completely recovered in the state-run hospitals in various parts of the state during last 24 hours.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:19pm

Sindh govt fails to deliver: Ali

Talking to a private news channel, the minister said law and order situation was a provincial subject and it was responsibility of the provinces to maintain that.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:16pm

IHC declares petitions against temple as ineffective

The court noted that the government had not issued funds for the temple's construction as the matter was sent to the Council of Islamic Ideology for suggestions.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:15pm

24,785 passengers arrived through 162 flights on Bacha Khan Airport: Ajmal Wazir

Ajmal Wazir said well trained medical staff had been deputed at airport including 13 doctors who were regularly monitoring and providing health facilities to incoming and outgoing passengers.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:13pm

Ali Nawaz for authentic JIT report submission in court

The JIT was formed in 2016, and its report was pending till 2017 which forced us to approach the court for the purpose, he said.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:07pm

CM announces appreciation certificates for volunteers working to quell COVID-19

He was chairing a meeting to review the the performance and affairs of the Chief Minister's Delivery Unit (CMDU).

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:06pm

No student to be allowed to drop out due to financial difficulties: Habib University

The university has undertaken technology upgrades, revised logistical planning, instituted robust health and safety protocols, and measures to ensure financial stability in adjusting to Covid-19 induced reality.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 05:50pm

ATC indicts Uzair Baloch in trader kidnapping, murder case

He has confessed to killing 198 people on ethnic and political grounds.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 03:40pm

Industry

Pakistan's tree-planting push has a sweetener: more honey

Beekeepers in the plantation said they are now harvesting up to 70% more honey than before the greening project started in 2014, as the trees provide a habitat for bees and create conditions for a growing diversity of plants and flowers.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:11pm

JIT declares ex-FCS chief Nisar Morai 'black', recommends criminal proceedings against him

Morai confessed of having contacts with gangster Uzair Baloch.
He also confessed that Mirza gifted him highly valued weapons.

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 12:18pm

Nepra takes notice of complaints against KE

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken a serious notice of the load-shedding...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am

Government decides to convene a marathon session of NA on 8th

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to convene a marathon session of National Assembly on July 8 (Wednesday) to...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am

Five injured as Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Five civilians, including two boys and two elderly women, were injured as Indian troops resorted to...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am

Abdullah Abdullah to visit Pakistan soon

ISLAMABAD: The head of Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, Dr Abdullah Abdullah, will soon visit...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:36am

Shibli to form task force on film industry

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday assured to set up a film...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:32am

Ceasefire violations: Senior Indian diplomat summoned

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday to register a...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:32am

Post-coronavirus scenario: ILO will convene special session tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organization (ILO) will convene a special session tomorrow (Wednesday) to chalk...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:35am

Justice Afridi declines to hear Meesha Shafi's plea

ISLAMABAD: Justice Yahya Afridi has declined to hear appeal of Meesha Shafi, a musician and actor, in a sexual...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:38am

85 coronavirus cases reported in capital

ISLAMABAD: As many as 85 confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in the federal capital on Monday with confirmed...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am

One more polio case reported in Karachi

KARACHI: One more case of polio was reported from Sindh on Monday, raising the total number of children affected by...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am

Pakistan urges UNSC to denounce Indian atrocities in Kashmir

UNITED NATIONS: India has "callously exploited" the coronavirus crisis to further advance its occupation of Jammu ...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am

767 food outlets sealed across Punjab in 3 months

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed 767 food points, punished 8,724 eateries and stopped production ...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:39am

SHC stresses need for e-library

KARACHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has made the need of e-library (e-education) more viable, the Sindh High Court (SHC)...

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:39am

TV channel: PBA demands restoration of broadcast

KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has condemned the shutting down of 24 News by Pemra yesterday....

Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am

Hammad Siddiqui, Rehman Bhola directly involved: Baldia Town factory torched over non-payment of money: JIT report

Currency

Pakistan's economic future lies in CPEC: PM

He was speaking after witnessing the signing of agreement with China Gezhouba for Azad Pattan hydropower project at a ceremony here.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 12:48am

No differences between government and allies: Governor

Governor said that there is no other leader like Prime Minister Imran Khan because 220 million Pakistanis trust him completely.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 12:46am

Hefty amount to be utilized for ensuring better health facilities: Dr. Yasmin

She said this while presiding over a meeting at Primary and Secondary Health Care department here on Monday.

Updated 07 Jul, 2020 12:46am

Sanjrani, Shibli condole with Shafqat Mehmood

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz also accompanied the Senate Chairman.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 12:16am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.52
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 9	5214.08
India Sensex / May 9	72404.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38486.69
Nasdaq / May 9	16346.27
Hang Seng / May 9	18537.81
FTSE 100 / May 9	8381.35
Dow Jones / May 9	39387.76
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	18686.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2347.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 9	78.60
Petrol/Litre / May 10	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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