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Pakistan - 2020-11-26

Gold price increases Rs200 to Rs110,500 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained unchanged at Rs. 1180 and Rs. 1011.65 respectively.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 09:06pm

COVID-19 claims 19 more lives, infects 1402

Shah said 10,585 samples were tested which diagnosed 1,402 cases that constituted 13.2 percent current detection rate.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 09:03pm

Shibli prays for health of Bilawal Zardari

The minister, in a tweet, said, "We express our best wishes for all patients, including Bilawal Bhutto."

Published 26 Nov, 2020 09:01pm

PM for removal of hurdles for Overseas Pakistanis' investment, participation in business activities

He directed the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other concerned departments to ensure the provision of maximum facilities to the Overseas Pakistani investors.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 08:59pm

One COVID-19 patient dies, 65 more cases reported in Hyderabad

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

Published 26 Nov, 2020 08:58pm

CM criticises opposition for politicizing coronavirus

He maintained the opposition was limited to issuing statements while leaving people in the lurch.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 08:56pm

Pakistan joins Digital Cooperation Organization, launched by Saudi Arabia, as founding member: FO

The Foreign Minister chairs a dedicated Digital Diplomacy working group comprising some of Pakistan’s brightest IT experts, to bring innovation and enhance Pakistan’s digital diplomacy footprint.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 08:53pm

Sindh accepts Karachi traders' demands, changes business hours

Provincial government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab made the announcement via tweet which states: "This is to inform that markets in #Sindh will remain open till 8 PM."

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 09:25pm

Ali Musa Gillani released on bail ahead of PDM rally in Multan

Gillani was arrested yesterday following a rally ahead of the upcoming PDM power show in Multan on November 30.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 07:44pm

Sindh reports over 1400 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

“Sindh reported 1402 new cases when 10585 tests were performed during 24 hours,” said Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while giving daily briefing on the pandemic.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 08:35pm

Opposition intentionally playing with lives of people in peak time of COVID-19: Azam Swati

He said 252 big cases had reached their logical ends during the one year, adding he requested to the courts for speedy trials of the National Accountability Bureau and Anti Corruption cases.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 08:53pm

Bullion Rate

Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market

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

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 06:58pm

9833 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Rawalpindi

According to daily situation report shared by Deputy Commissioner office, as many as 8271 patients have been recovered so far after treatment, out of the total 9833 confirmed cases.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:34pm

Asad Umar chairs Planning Commission Advisory Committee

The Minister expressed his appreciation for the work carried out by the sub-groups and said that it would be extremely useful for policy formulation.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:32pm

Bullion prices on Thursday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Thursday.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:30pm

Hafeez expresses confidence on P&P Commission for streamlining basic pay

She explained that the Commission would review the existing pay and pension structures, allowances, perks and facilities and also to evaluate possibilities of their monetization.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:28pm

86 outlets of quack sealed

He appealed to people and the media to inform the health department about quacks as their names would be kept secret.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:26pm

CM KP approves establishment of Sports City in Regi Model Town

CM was briefed that six consultancy firms offered their services responding to the Directorate General Sports KP's call for the establishment of the city.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:23pm

Faisal Javed asks Bilawal to take care of himself as well as people

Faisal Javed said that "what a cruelty it is to videotape yourself while bringing people to the streets and endangering their lives".

Published 26 Nov, 2020 06:21pm

PTI candidates win speaker, deputy speaker positions in GBLA

Syed Amjad Ali was elected as speaker of GBLA while advocate Nazir Ahmed secured the seat of deputy speaker of the assembly

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 06:39pm

Coronavirus: Airlines can no longer offer meals, beverages on domestic flights

The authority has also made wearing masks throughout the flight compulsory, as second wave of pandemic took over the country.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 06:35pm

Recognition of Israel not under consideration, reiterates Foreign Office

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it clear that unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is found, Pakistan cannot recognise Israel.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 06:18pm

Cement exports increase 11.79pc during July-October 2020

In terms of quantity, the exports of cement increased by 32.51 percent by going up from 2,437,565 metric tons to 3,230,058 metric tons, according to the data.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:22pm

SBP mops up Rs15.250bn from market

The rate of return accepted is 6.95 per cent per annum.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

Capital reports highest single day increase in corona cases

He advised the citizens to continue following the social distancing, use of mask and other precautionary measures to stop increasing local transmission of COVID-19 in the city.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:16pm

World acknowledging Pakistan economy's resilience against coronavirus: Shibli

The address of Prime Minister Imran Khan at the World Economic Forum was manifestation of our successful strategic priorities, he added.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:15pm

Exchange

Rupee strengthens against US dollar

The exchange rates of Emirates Dirham and Saudi Riyal decreased by one paisa each to close at Rs. 43.35 and Rs. 42.46 respectively.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 05:10pm

Shafqat urges students to avail 'distance learning' seriously amid COVID-19

He said that the government was working to make the online learning experience better, adding, parents should also provide the necessary support for children to learn from home.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 04:58pm

SHC makes biometric verification compulsory for new prisoners

The prison and government departments were also directed to maintain the criminal records of all the prisoners while in case of negligence contempt proceedings will be initiated, said the court while hearing a petition on “fake prisoners” in Sindh jails.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 04:59pm

Murad Ali Shah issued contempt notice by SC in Karachi Circular Railway case

*Shah has been directed to submit a response at the next hearing in two weeks.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 03:08pm

Multan admin refuses permission for PDM rally on Nov. 30

The Deputy Commissioner Multan Amir Khattak refused permission on a request submitted by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Natasha Daultana citing spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 02:59pm

Coronavirus: 200 Pakistanis stranded in India to return home

They were stuck Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi due to the travel restrictions brought in to control the spread of the highly contagious disease.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 02:32pm

CM Punjab approves parole of Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shehbaz

The leader of opposition in National Assembly and his son sought a two-week parole on Monday. On Wednesday, the provincial cabinet approved only a five-day parole and forwarded the summary to CM for approval.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 01:40pm

Controversy erupts over Khadim Hussain Rizvi's successor claims

On Wednesday, former patron-in-chief and founding leader of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Pir Afzal Qadri, stirred a controversy around the group's leadership, when he questioned the succession of the "mentally unstable" Saad Hussain Rizvi to lead the party after the death of Khadim Hussain Rizvi.

Updated 27 Nov, 2020 02:09pm

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over recent LoC violations

Ansar, 33, father of three daughters, was martyred after being hit by Indian troops' indiscriminate firing while he was moving on Motorbike near his house in Garhi village in Bagsar Sector.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 01:01pm

Pakistan records highest coronavirus cases since July with 3,306 new infections

PM said the government has decided not to shut down factories and businesses.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 12:25pm

Bilawal Bhutto tests positive for COVID-19

He said he is self-isolating with mild symptoms.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 09:54am

Pearl murder case: SC declines plea to suspend SHC verdict to release accused

ISLAMABAD: The apex court Wednesday declined plea to suspend the Sindh High Court’s verdict to release the accused...