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Pakistan - 2020-10-15

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NA body recommends to review automobile sector tax regime

The committee met here with Sajid Hussain Turi in the chair and discussed the matters related to local automobile sector and tractors manufacturing in the country, said a press release.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:40pm

Ghani expresses his deep sorrow, grief over death of Rashid Rabbani

Rashid Hussain Rabbani was no less than an asset to the PPP, he said in the statement released here on Thursday.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:39pm

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Pakistan to welcome investment by American companies: Shibli

The government had all along been emphasizing continuity in following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and necessary precautions to avoid spread of the pandemic.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:37pm

COAS lauds soldiers’ professional prowess during Bahawalpur Corps visit

He also witnessed snipers’ training of soldiers who demonstrated successfully shooting targets at long ranges as far as 1500 meters.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:35pm

India trying to sabotage peace in region: Sheikh Rashid

In an interview with a private television channel, he said that India was engaged in creating troubles for Pakistan.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:35pm

Pakistan Democratic Movement aims to protect thieves: Haleem

Haleem said that around 800,000 cases of dog bite had been reported in Sindh last year, but the Anti-Rabies vaccine is not available in Sindh.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:29pm

PPP announces 3 days mourning over death of Rashid Rabbani

According to a party announcement here, public meeting of October 18 will be held in the memories of Shuhda-e-Karsaz and late Rashid Rabbani.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:26pm

PM stresses quality maintenance at Panagahs to serve people with dignity

He said by January 31, 2021, the PBM would establish five each shelter homes in Sindh and Balochistan, and eight each in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:25pm

PM emphasizes academia-industry linkage for research, youth skill training

The prime minister said that uplift of industrial sector would beget job opportunities and boost exports to enhance remittances, besides enabling the government to fund the welfare projects.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:24pm

CM condemns blast in North Waziristan area

The chief minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family members of the martyrs and paid tributes to the sacrifice of Capt.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:23pm

CM Sindh extends Prof. Burfat's leave period

According to notification of Sindh Universities and Board Department, the Chief Minister has extended with immediate effect the leave period of the Vice Chancellor University of Sindh due to inquiry process.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:21pm

Forex figure $19.01505bn

SBP's weekly statement issued here on Thursday said that on Oct. 09, the foreign reserves holding with State Bank of Pakistan amounted $11,798.4 million.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:20pm

WB to provide US $1.15 billion for two KP power projects; PM witnesses signing of agreements

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday witnessed the signing ceremony of two financing agreements worth US $ 1,150 million with the World Bank.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:18pm

No change in Petrol prices: Finance Ministry

The government on Thursday decided not to change the prices of the petroleum products for the month of October.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:16pm

FM strongly condemns landmine attack on security forces' convoy in North Waziristan

Describing the attack on security forces a coward act of the enemy, the Foreign Minister said that the anti-state elements did not like the peace and stability in Pakistan.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 09:15pm

Coursera announces free access to students and teachers

New features allow universities to deliver academic integrity for credit-bearing online learning, improve student employability, and author private courses.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 08:17pm

PM summons parliamentary parties meeting tomorrow

The meeting will get underway at 3:00 pm in the Parliament house.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:05pm

'SBP provided Rs. 2 billion to 14 units under TERF'

He appreciated different schemes launched by the government through SBP to help young entrepreneurs start their own businesses instead of running after jobs.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 09:00pm

Railways signal staff demand to limit duty up to 8 hours

They further said that their travelling allowance arrears were pending for consecutive over three years which was a big unjust to them and the entire staff as well.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:27pm

Tractor production increase 17.16% in July-September 2020-21

Similarly, the output of buses plunged to 125 units during the period under review from 157 units last year, showing decrease of 20.38 percent.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:20pm

SBP mops up Rs57.4bn from market

The rate of return accepted is 6.92 percent per annum, said SBP release.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:22pm

Sheikh Rasheed announces restoring trains, stops to previous position

He said that Pakistan Railways couldn't lower the ticket prices however, freight operations would be improved to overcome financial losses.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:26pm

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NA committee stresses facilitation for agriculture promotion

He was presiding over a standing committee meeting at the Millat Tractor Limited (MTL) to discuss quality production of agricultural machinery, here on Thursday.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:31pm

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Rupee gains 62 paisas against dollar

In interbank trading, the price of euro depreciated by Rs. 1.20 and closed at Rs. 190.90 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 192.10, State Bank of Pakistan reported.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:34pm

Healthy food necessary for immunity building: health minister

The minister said, “Our health largely depends on what we eat." She congratulated the organisers of the conference for holding such an important event.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:12pm

Gold price decline Rs500

The gold prices in the in international market decreased by $4 and was traded at $1896 against $1900, the association reported.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:41pm

Dry weather forecast for city

On Thursday, maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded as 35.5 degree centigrade and 20.8 degree centigrade respectively.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:41pm

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Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market

Following were the bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market on Thursday.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:07pm

NHA taking steps to keep road users well informed: Senate body apprised

NHA chairman told the committee members that motorists were being informed about the road situation through local/electronic and social media to make their journey comfortable and safe.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:05pm

FBR registers 112 companies for 123 housing, construction projects, PM told

The meeting was told that awareness seminars about the housing and construction projects have already been organized in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:03pm

Govt trying to stop adulterated food for keeping masses healthy: Dr Yasmin Rashid

Addressing a webinar organized by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA) on Thursday, she informed that food nutrition was main part of manifesto of Prime Minister, Imran Khan.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 07:02pm

Opposition parties' alliance to fall apart soon: Buzdar

He regretted the opposition had no understanding of public issues and it was only united to protect their personal interests.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:59pm

Asad for enhancing business-to-business linkages with China

The minister chaired a consultative meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting on China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:58pm

IHC seeks PTA's comments in Tiktok case

The petitioner's lawyer pleaded that the PTA had imposed ban on TikTok without following the codal formalities on October 9.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:56pm

Bullion prices on Thursday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Thursday.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:55pm

NAB chairman listens over 2,500 complaints personally

He also directed the regional bureaus heads to listen public grievances personally every month and resolve their issues.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:53pm

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PTI govt taking steps to revive economy, facilitating businessmen: Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

He expressed these views during a meeting with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) office-bearers and other businessmen at Governor's House here.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:46pm

PPP leader Rashid Rabbani dies of COVID-19: Family

He was on a ventilator for the past few days after suffering from severe symptoms of the virus.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 06:55pm

Governor rules out any progress on Islands without Sindh govt

"We will not go ahead until we are on the same page as the Sindh government,” says Imran Ismail.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:08pm

Interior Minister chairs NACTA board meeting

Utilisation of budget of the NCTA via Finance Division was approved by the board. They were also satisfied with the medical facilities for the employees under the described rules and regulations.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 09:40pm

12 security personnel martyred in two attacks in Ormara, NW

ISPR states that the blast occurred near Razmak in North Waziristan,

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 08:12pm

Zainab Alert app launched to report missing children

The app has been named after a six-year old girl called Zainab, who was raped and murdered in Kasur back in 2018

Published 15 Oct, 2020 04:53pm

Former ISI chief Zaheerul Islam refutes claim of demanding Nawaz's resignation during PTI sit-in

Zaheerul Islam's comments comes days after Nawaz Sharif claimed that the former ISI chief conveyed a message in the middle of the night, asking for his resignation and also threatened to impose martial law

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 04:09pm

Diners will not be allowed in DHA cafes after 11pm

Cantonment Board Clifton has issued a new code of conduct to curb illegal activities and drug dealing.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:08pm

Abbasi accuses govt of using force to stop PDM from holding rally in Gujranwala

Former PM says the National Assembly Speaker "deliberately" called the session of the parliament tomorrow as part of tactics to fail opposition's rally

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 03:01pm

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest recent ceasefire violations across LoC

India has committed 2530 ceasefire violations to date, FO said.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:26pm

President honours naval chief with Nishan-e-Imtiaz

The medal is the highest honour given to any military officer in Pakistan, based on their achievements towards the country

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:13pm

Court grants pre-arrest bail to Safdar in assets case

On Thursday, Nawaz sharif's son-in-law approached the high court and said he fears NAB will arrest him in the case

Published 15 Oct, 2020 12:28pm

NAB issues arrest warrants for Asif Ali Zardari in fake accounts case

NAB chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has signed the arrest warrants.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 12:35pm

IHC issues notices to PTA, federal govt over ban on Tik Tok

Petitioner's counsel says PTA violated two court decisions by banning Tik Tok

Published 15 Oct, 2020 11:03am

Govt allows PDM to hold rally in Gujranwala's Jinnah Stadium tomorrow

The opposition parties were granted permission following successful negotiations with the local administration

Published 15 Oct, 2020 10:42am

'Time for all of us to take Covid SOPs seriously again': Asad Umar warns as Country's COVID-19 positivity rate reaches highest since August

He said coronavirus positivity is extremely high in Muzaffarabad and remains high in Karachi.

Updated 15 Oct, 2020 11:39am

Tree plantation: SC directs provinces, ICT to submit reports

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed all the provinces and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to submit reports...

Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am

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He said the federal government had taken various measures including allowing zero-rate import of the commodity to check its prices.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:25am

All measures being taken to control inflation: Chohan

He said that for the last three months the Punjab government was releasing 17,000 metric ton wheat to the flour mills on daily basis.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:21am

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NAB expresses satisfaction over preliminary report of sugar subsidy probe

The chairman vowed taking action against those who devoured billion of rupee in the name of sugar subsidy illegally.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:18am

All stakeholders should play their due role to improve education system in country: Federal Minister

The consultation process on uniform curriculum was initiated where main issues were discussed, the federal minister said.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:16am

PML-N working on one agenda to seek escape route for Maryam Nawaz: Dr Babar

The opposition should keep in mind that it could not step down the democratic government through rallies or sit-ins, he said.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:15am

Civil-Military leadership on same page over security issues: Gill

The valiant armed forces had rendered supreme sacrifices in elimination of the menace of terrorism, he said.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:14am

Facilitating people with disabilities govt's top priority: NA speaker

He said incumbent government was striving hard to provide equal access of education and health to blind people.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:12am

Country moving toward prosperity under leadership of PM: Afridi

Afridi stated that CPEC a game changer project was being completed with the cooperation of China.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:11am

Cabinet committee on coronavirus reviews anti Covid-19 measures

Provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat stressed to avoid processions and public gatherings.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:09am

Steps taken to bring down inflation: Asad

The minister said the micro economic indicators were showing positive signs due to prudent policies and strategies of the government.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:07am

There is no threat to govt: Shibli

He said the opposition parties had been using religious card in collusion with JUI-F chief for personal gains.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 01:06am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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