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Pakistan - 2020-11-20

Ravi City, Bundle Island projects to have positive impact on economy, people's lives: PM

The two mega projects, besides promoting the local industries, would also help create job opportunities in the country, he added.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 09:27pm

Three more COVID-19 patients die, 147 more cases reported

The district administration also urged the people to adopt standard operating procedures (SOPs) as preventive measures were the only way to control infectious disease.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 09:11pm

SAPM for adopting narrative to raise importance of connectivity, economic security, CPEC

He made it clear that foreign policy adopted for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and for the people of Palestine would remain the same.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 09:06pm

441 new Covid-19 cases reported in capital: NCOC

He said so far 25,719 cases were reported from the federal capital while 266 deaths were reported from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) while 21,222 patients had been recovered completely.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 09:06pm

17 more tested positive for COVID-19 in Faisalabad

He said total 635 beds were reserved for coronavirus patients, including 550 beds in the Allied Hospital and 85 beds in DHQ Hospital Faisalabad.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 08:06pm

Revival of economy top priority of PM Imran Khan: Governor

Governor Sindh said that as a representative of Federal Government he was always willing to act as a mediator between Federal Government and business community.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 08:04pm

Pakistan has greatest stake in Afghan peace: PM Imran on Kabul visit

Imran Khan said that he had never believed in military solutions which is why he always believed that in Afghanistan peace would be achieved through political dialogue.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 07:44pm

Facilitation of industrial sector among govt priorities: PM

The minister also briefed the prime minister on various development projects for the Haripur District.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 08:04pm

Construction projects in Punjab, KPK to generate Rs1.1trn economic activity; PM told

The Punjab chief secretary told the meeting that with the enhancement of construction activity, the consumption of all allied materials like cement, bricks and steel had also increased.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 07:22pm

Kabul visit ‘another step’ to convey Pakistan’s commitment for Afghan peace: PM

“After the Afghans, we have the greatest stake in this peace as it will allow for connectivity & trade, bringing prosperity to both Afghans & Pakistanis,” he added.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 07:21pm

CM grieved at death of Khadim Rizvi

He prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to members of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:43pm

CM inaugurates 'Bahimat Bazurg' programme

He maintained that the respect and service to elders was a social as well as collective religious obligation.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:39pm

Karachi marriage halls get green signal to operate under strict fresh guidelines

The green signal was given to the marriage halls in the city to operate under fresh guideline and strict implementation of COVID-19 SOPs.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 07:20pm

Karachi expects first winter rain next week: Met office

The port city would receive light to moderate rain of the winter season from Nov 23 to -25

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:37pm

PM ready to talk with opposition except NRO, NAB cases: Sheikh Rasheed

“Imran Khan is not going anywhere due to opponents public gatherings, and government will complete its five year tenure” said the Railways Minister.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:36pm

Govt has taken effective steps to deal with second wave of Covid-19: Dr. Faisal

Faisal Sultan said public safety was of utmost top priority of government and the success of efforts made against Covid-19 would not be allowed to go to waste.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:18pm

‘Shan-e-Rehmat-ul-Lilalmeen Week’ celebrating till Nov 22: Firdous Ashiq

She said freedom of expression should not be misused as a means to hurt public sentiments or religious beliefs and fan inter-religious hatred.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:16pm

CM saddens over Khadim Rizvi's death

In his condolence message, the Chief Minister expressed heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family and workers of Tehrik-e-Labbaik.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 06:13pm

Bullion prices on Friday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Friday.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

COVID-19 claims 15 more lives; 609 cases reported on Friday in Punjab

Punjab Health department conducted 1,819,513 tests for COVID-19 to date, while 97,890 patients recovered altogether in the province.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:54pm

SBP injects Rs690bn into market

Out of 22 bids of Rs. 741 billion, 20 of Rs. 690 billion were accepted.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:52pm

Coronavirus a reality, opposition should act sensibly: Shibli

In a tweet, he said a court decision had come and opposition should act sensibly and stop showing enmity towards people.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:47pm

Rice valuing $499.485 million exported in four months

The exports of basmati rice during the period under review reduced by 34.87pc as compared the exports of same period of last year, the data reveled.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:39pm

COVID-19 resurge: Karachi commissioner announces to impose micro, smart lockdown across city

The decision was made during the meeting chaired by the Commissioner on Friday and was attended by DCs and DHOs in the city.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 05:15pm

China

Any attempt to sabotage CPEC will be overturned: Beijing

On Friday, China reiterated its support to Pakistan in combating terrorism, stressing that any scheme to sabotage the building of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will not succeed.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 04:53pm

Pakistan Railways reduces KCR fare to Rs30

Passengers can travel free of cost via KCR train only for today (Friday).

Published 20 Nov, 2020 04:08pm

Peshawar administration denies PDM's request to hold rally on Sunday

The administration said that the coronavirus positivity rate in Peshawar has exceeded 13 percent and a public meeting will lead to a spike in the cases.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:14pm

Key Takeaways from PM Imran Khan's Afghanistan visit

On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan conducted his first official visit to Afghanistan, on invitation from President Ashraf Ghani, where both leaders discussed matters of mutual concern.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:12pm

LDA plots case: NAB completes inquiry against Nawaz Sharif

The prosecution wing will give its legal verdict over the report in the forthcoming regional board meeting.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 02:35pm

Punjab govt bans indoor weddings till January

The ban will come into effect from today

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 01:04pm

Balochistan govt postpones annual examinations for primary classes till March

It has also recommended three months winter holidays.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 11:49am

Minister vows support to fisheries sector

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday pledged his government's cooperation to...

Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am

Punjab reports 658 fresh cases, 10 deaths

LAHORE: Out of 13,754 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, Punjab has reported 658 fresh Covid-19 cases and 10...

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:27am

PML-N MNAs inquire after health of Shujaat

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 24	278.59
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 24	278.39
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 24	155.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 24	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
India Sensex / Apr 24	73852.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 24	38460.08
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Hang Seng / Apr 24	17201.27
FTSE 100 / Apr 24	8040.38
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 24	18088.70

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	82.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2318.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 24	81.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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