News Archives for Pakistan - 2020-11-30

Pakistan - 2020-11-30

Pakistan expresses gratitude for reaffirmation of OIC’s steadfast support on Kashmir dispute

“We extend our deep gratitude to Niger, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for highlighting the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in their respective statements during the Opening Plenary Session of the CFM.”

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 09:28pm

Rupee gains 04 paisas against US dollar

Meanwhile, according to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling rates of dollar in the open market were recorded at Rs. 159.2 and Rs. 160.2, respectively.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 08:02pm

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

A cargo volume of 200,347 tonnes, comprising 183,342 tonnes imports cargo and 17,005 tonnes export cargo, inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 3,324 Containers.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 08:01pm

Pakistan continues to grow positively: Hammad

In a tweet, the minister said that this economic growth was not at the expense of economic stability.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:59pm

COVID-19 claims five lives with 144 new cases in last 24 hours

According to a handout issued by the district administration here on Monday, 137 patients were reported from Rawalpindi district while 7 belonged to other districts.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:58pm

Senator Shibli prays for early recovery of Zafarullah Khan Jamali

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter on Monday, he said, "May Allah Almighty recover him from the heart disease."

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:42pm

Eight petroleum sector projects get Rs1329.928mn funds in five months

According to the official data, the government has authorized/disbursed an amount of Rs. 1329.928 million for the projects as of November 27.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 07:42pm

PM gives approval to set up Export Development Board

The board will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will include representatives from all export-related stakeholders.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:19pm

Rs299.7 billion 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.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:15pm

Pakistan desires to strengthen bilateral ties with Egypt: President Alvi

The President said both countries enjoyed close relations which needed to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, cultural and defence.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 07:13pm

Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali in critical condition after heart attack

The former prime minister was under treatment at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) in Rawalpindi for respiratory complications.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 09:16pm

Fire erupts near PDM’s rally venue in Multan

Four fire brigade and rescue teams rushed to the site after being informed and brought fire under control.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 06:55pm

Online admissions: KU extends deadline for entry test

Students could get admission details, online admission forms, prospectus, and admission-related guidelines from official web portal (www.uokadmission.edu.pk).

Published 30 Nov, 2020 06:37pm

Picture editing app by young Pakistanis becoming popular among IT giants

The amazing app named "Groopic" was developed by Eyedeus Labs which allows for picture editing in a way that can insert a person not previously included in the photograph, into the picture

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 06:23pm

Sheikh Rashid inaugurates Kohat, Lahore Rail Cars

Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that the incumbent government would complete its constitutional term of five years.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 09:19pm

COVID-19 claims 19 more lives in Punjab

The Punjab health department has urged the masses to follow SOPs for their protection and cover their faces with masks.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:33pm

China’s Defence Minister calls on COAS Bajwa

During the meeting both discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral defence collaboration, says ISPR.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 08:53pm

Irresponsible opposition putting lives at risk for 'personal political gains': Firdous Ashiq

“The government has already given a national plan on coronavirus to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and it is everyone's responsibility to implement it,” she said.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 09:35pm

PM directs financial assistance for uplift of fishermen

The prime minister stated this in a meeting with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, who gave an update on the overall situation of ports in the country.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:26pm

Anti-polio drive begins in Mardan

Deputy Commissioner Abid Wazir said that foolproof security arrangement had been made to make the drive a complete success.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:24pm

2,839 new Coronavirus cases reported; 40 deaths in past 24 hours

Around 341,423 people have recovered from the disease so far across Pakistan making it a significant count with over 86 percent recovery ratio of the affected patients.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:22pm

Covid mortality analysis show 71 percent male affected, fatality rate 2.02 percent: NCOC

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in the COVID Mortality Analysis mentioned that out of the total 8,024 deceased around 76 percent patients were over the age of 50-year.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:21pm

Razak urges increase in bilateral trade with Tanzania

He said that it was an honour for the Ministry of Commerce to receive, President of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), Paul Koyi.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

PM firm to recover looted money sent abroad

The meeting focused on steps to prevent money-laundering, recover looted money and improve the overall economic situation in the country.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 05:18pm

Gilgit Baltistan Assembly elects PTI's Khalid Khurshid as CM

Khurshid managed to secure 22 votes while Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Amjad Advocate only bagged nine votes

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 05:01pm

SC acquits man in child rape, murder case after 14 years

SC acquitted him over lack of evidence.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 04:15pm

A few quick steps can save 10,000 mothers in Pakistan

Dr. Rab said that Pakistan has around 10 million pregnancies every year and approximately four million of them are unwanted, while an estimated 2.6 million abortions annually take place in the country.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 03:51pm

Dr. Farooq Sattar, other MQM leaders acquitted in hate-speech cases

The Court hearing the petitions of acquittal filed by the accused, approved their plea. The case was filled in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth police station in year 2015.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 03:43pm

OIC decides to hold the 2021 CFM Session in Pakistan

Pakistan has also become a member of the 6-member OIC Executive Committee for the next three years, FO said.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 03:33pm

Pakistan’s major cities witness alarming increase in COVID-19 positivity rate

The WHO recommends the positivity rate to remain below 5%, before a country can begin to open up its economy.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 03:03pm

Punjab police chief orders removal of containers, barriers from routes leading to PDM rally venue

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman and Aseefa Bhutto have reached Multan to participate in PDM's public gathering

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 03:51pm

Siraj Durrani, others indicted in assets reference

Siraj Durrani, his brother Agha Maseehuddin Durrani, his daughters Sanam Durrani, Shahana Durrani, Sarah Durrani, Tufail Ahmed, Zulfiqar, Agha Munawar Ali, Ghulam Murtaza and Gulbahar, were named in the charges.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 01:48pm

NCOC finalizes recommendations for procurement of COVID-19 vaccine, says Umar

Minister says that the recommendations will be presented to the cabinet on December 1 (tomorrow) for approval

Published 30 Nov, 2020 12:53pm

Curbing COVID-19: Govt has imposed smart lockdown in 5,082 places across country: NCOC

Forum states that 1,459 smart lockdowns are in place in Punjab, 206 in Sindh, 182 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,205 in Islamabad and 30 in Gilgit-Baltistan

Published 30 Nov, 2020 12:35pm

13 killed, 17 injured as passenger bus collides with van near Sheikhupura

District Emergency Officer Rana Ejaz Ahmed says accident occurred due to smog

Published 30 Nov, 2020 11:35am

GB Assembly to elect leader of house today

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has nominated Barrister Khalid Khurshid for the chief minister slot

Published 30 Nov, 2020 10:51am

PDM announces nationwide protests on Friday, Sunday

PM said the opposition wants jalsas not caring for the lives and safety of people.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 08:47pm

Punjab govt imposes lockdown in nine cities as COVID-19 cases surge

These include Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Mianwali, Sargodha, Layyah and Faisalabad.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 10:05am

Bilawal pledges to continue struggle for democracy

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 17	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 17	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 17	155.67
USD to Swiss Franc / May 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 17	1.27
Euro to USD / May 17	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 17	5303.27
India Sensex / May 17	73917.03
Tokyo Nikkei / May 17	38787.38
Nasdaq / May 17	16685.97
Hang Seng / May 17	19535.61
FTSE 100 / May 17	8420.26
Dow Jones / May 17	40003.59
Germany DAX 30 / May 17	18704.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 17	79.59
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 17	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 17	2386.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 17	76.29
Petrol/Litre / May 18	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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