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PM for recommendations to make country's basic sports structure effective

The prime minister said that as majority of Pakistan’s population consisted of youth, the provision of best opportunities of sports was much essential.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:35pm

PTI came to power in 2018 with people's support and votes: Shibli

The incidents of unauthorized persons pressurizing the polling staff were 3.8 per cent in 2013, which fell to 0.5 per cent in 2018.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:33pm

Facilitating trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan will be win win situation for both countries: NA Speaker

He said that follow up of the implementation of the recommendations of the conference would be top priority of this committee.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:29pm

Only 2pc out of 1,210 corruption cases filed against business community: NAB Chairman

Javed Iqbal said he had decided to hold an ‘open Katchery’ on the last Thursday of every month in order to listen to the citizens' complaints related to corruption.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:22pm

Bullion prices on Monday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Monday.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:19pm

PM for taking all possible steps to check spread of coronavirus, protect lives of common people

He also directed to summon the meeting of National Coordination Committee on COVID0-19 for consultation and taking various decisions in that regard.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:16pm

Rs299.7bn released for social sector uplift projects

The Railways Division has received development funds of Rs. 11.7 billion, the Interior Division Rs. 7.38 billion, and the National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Division Rs. 6.88 billion.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:50pm

Gold price decrease Rs450 per tola

The price of per tola silver declined by Rs. 20 to Rs. 2010 against Rs. 1230 whereas that of ten gram silver went down by Rs. 17.14 to Rs. 1037.38 against Rs. 1054.52.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 08:07pm

PDM's small rallies threat to people's lives, livelihood: Shibli

The minister said the disappointment and frustration of of the PDM leaders after their flopped meeting in Peshawar yesterday was worth seeing.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:07pm

Wapda provide Rs2 billion for new vehicles to PESCO

He said that we received issues of the power sector from previous governments, PTI government has invested up to 48 billion rupees in this sector to end the electricity problems.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:32pm

CM for extending emergency services of Rescue 1122 to each district of KP

The meeting was informed that citizen losses compensation programme was launched for conflict areas of Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, South and North Waziristan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:30pm

Coronavirus resurge: PM summons NCC meeting tomorrow

Imran Khan will be briefed on the measures taken to curb the spread of global pandemic and he is expected to give final approval on the closure of educational institutions, which was announced earlier by Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:14pm

167 more confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in last 24 hours

The DC informed that 47 cases were reported from Potohar town, 39 Rawalpindi Cantt, 50 Rawal town, 5 Gujar khan, 4 Murree, 8 Kalarsyeda, 2 Kahuta and 4 from Taxila.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:29pm

NAB granted time for supplementary reference in worker welfare board case

During the course of proceedings, the NAB prosecutor informed the court that his department would file a supplementary reference in light of investigation from the accused.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:23pm

COVID-19 claims 16 more lives, infects 1322 others

Shah said that 10,837 samples were tested which diagnosed 13,22 cases that constituted 12.2 percent current detection rate.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:21pm

PTI govt inaugurating public welfare projects every other day: CM

The CM regretted the Pakistan Democrat Movement (PDM) was busy in a spate of conspiracies to obstruct the development process.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:18pm

Educational institutions’ closure decision to contain COVID-19: Dr Faisal

The official said the government had adopted an effective strategy to contain increasing number of the COVOD-19 cases.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:15pm

Saudi Arabia approves 48-hour, 96-hour transit visit visas

The cabinet’s decision came in the framework of improving and developing the regulations related to the entry visas to the Kingdom.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:13pm

Shehbaz, Hamza likely to be released on parole for seven days

Their plea is linked to the approval from the cabinet’s subcommittee, after the approval it would be forwarded to the chief minister Punjab Usman Buzdar.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 10:26pm

Naeem Bukhari appointed as Chairman PTV for three years

“Pursuant to the provision of Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2017, the federal government is pleased to appoint Shahzad Naeem Bukhari as Independent Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Board,” notification reads.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:10pm

Punjab govt decides to reduce business hours after frequent SOP violations

The president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah has opposed the decision saying there will be overcrowding of people at markets if business hours are reduced.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

Govt taking serious steps for Dr Aafia’s return: PM’s aide

“The government is working for the return of Pakistanis imprisoned in different countries,” said Awan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:36pm

Shehbaz, Hamza seek two-week parole to attend Begum Shamim Akhtar's funeral

They want to attend the last rites of Begum Shamim Akhtar, the mother of Shehbaz and Nawaz Sharif who passed away in London on Sunday.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:51pm

COVID-19 claimed over 200 lives across Pakistan last week

A weekly analysis of the COVID-19 stats showed during the period 2,556.7 people test positive for the deadly virus per day, leading to a total of 17,897 infections in a week. 6,051 patients recovered in Pakistan in the past week.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:58pm

Government announces to close all educational institutes from Thursday

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that all students will be having online classes from November 26.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 02:15pm

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest LoC violations that left 11 injured

On Sunday, 11 civilians including six women and four children were injured when the Indian Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation in Khuiratta Sector along LoC.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:03pm

17 areas in Hyderabad go into smart lockdown today

The smart lockdown will last till December 5.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 11:20am

Khalilzad welcomes Pak-Afghan joint vision, says it is an opportunity to move forward on peace

He also welcomed Pakistan's commitment to work for a reduction of violence and a ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:37am

Govt to decide on schools' closure today

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood will chair a meeting today.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 09:41am

Indian shelling injures 11 civilians at wedding

KARACHI: At least 11 people, including four children, were injured in Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Kotli district on...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 02:52am

‘India most unsafe country for minorities’

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 10	278.14
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 10	277.97
USD to Japanese Yen / May 10	155.78
USD to Swiss Franc / May 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 10	1.25
Euro to USD / May 10	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 10	5222.68
India Sensex / May 10	72664.47
Tokyo Nikkei / May 10	38229.11
Nasdaq / May 10	16340.87
Hang Seng / May 10	18963.68
FTSE 100 / May 10	8433.76
Dow Jones / May 10	39512.84
Germany DAX 30 / May 10	18772.85

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 10	78.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 10	2360.50
Cotton US¢/pound / May 10	77.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 11	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 11	208762
Petrol/Litre / May 13	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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