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Pakistan - 2021-01-09

CM directs provision of rescue ambulances to prisons

The Chief Minister directed prisons’ department to identify land for the jail on such a location which was equally accessible to all the districts.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

22 polio cases reported in 2020 from Sindh: MPA Sharmila

She said that there were more than 3000 polio centers across Sindh through which Sindh Health department is providing service to the polio patients.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:23pm

PDM did not refrain from doing politics on Mach incident: Dr Firdous

She said the government and the nation was standing with the Hazara community.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:22pm

SHC order removal of encroachments from govt owned pastures in Tharparkar

The petitioners’ counsel said the Sindh government had set aside huge areas of land for grazing of the livestock.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:19pm

Terrorists may target govt buildings in Karachi: warns KMC

KMC asked the concerned authorities to beef up the security of all the government buildings in the city and ensure checking of vehicles and people at the entrance. '
The corporation has also imposed a ban on the entry of unrelated persons and vehicles at the premises of the KMC office.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

Digital economy a great hope for Pakistan's development: Cheng Xizhong

Digital technology heralds the beginning of a new era, and it will usher in broad prospects for development in the form of the digital economy.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:31pm

Azerbaijan keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan

The envoy said that Pakistani pharma companies have huge potential in his country and they should set up manufacturing plants in Azerbaijan.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Coronavirus claims another 21 lives: 600 new cases reported in Punjab

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:26pm

Footwear exports decrease by 8.66pc in 5 months

Exports of leather footwear decreased by 9.13 percent as it went down from $43.750 million last year to $48.147 million during the current year.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:25pm

Weekly inflation witnesses nominal increase of 0.06pc

The weekly SPI with base year 2015-16=100 is covering 17 urban centers and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:23pm

5-day anti-polio, vitamin A drops drive kicks off in Neelum

The vaccination of polio and vitamin-A drops would be given at 30 Health centers besides, 8 transit points also has been set up in this regard.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:21pm

Governor asks PDM leaders to forge unity against terrorism

He said the war on terror was not the war of the government or any single political party, it was the war of 220 million Pakistanis.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Resources should be used for welfare of country: Azam Swati

He said that it is top priority to ensure the passengers and freight trains should reach their respective destinations safely on-time.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

Five-day anti polio drive to start from Monday

In the Hazara division, a foolproof security plan has also been finalized to ensure security of anti-polio teams.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

Pak exports to UK crosses US $ 1 billion in first 6 months of FY2020-21: Razak

In December 2020, these exports grew by 47 percent to US $ 189 million as compared to $ 129 million in December last year.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:13pm

Gold prices decrease Rs1300 to Rs113,300 per tola

The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs50.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

Sindh report over 1500 new COVID cases, 14 deaths in past 24 hrs

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that cases to have emerged today are 50 per cent more than those diagnosed just a day ago.
He shared with media that 14,572 new samples were tested during the period which means the positivity ratio has reached 10 pc.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

PM Imran meets families of Machh victims

The meeting took place at the Sardar Bahadur Khan (SBK) Women’s University in Quetta.
PM Imran offered his condolence to the victims’ families.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Machh massacre: PM Imran chairs high-level meeting to review law and order situation

During the huddle, PM Imran was briefed over the overall law and order situation of the province, as well as Machh.
The premier is likely to meet the families of Machh victims during his visit.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

Karachi’s mercury drops to 5.8º Celsius as cold wave persists

The wind speed may increase in the day, said a statement issued by Met office director.
Karachi had recorded its coldest night in last 12 years when the mercury dropped to 5.6°C on the new year night between Thursday and Friday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills accuses Railway police of occupying its storage area

Mill admin requested the Sindh Governor and the Railway Minister to issue order for returning the storage area of the factory and resuming the production process and leaving the dispute to the court to give its verdict on it.
Admin said that the GATM had purchased the land, bearing Survey Number (48, 49, 50 and 51) in Deh Khanto, measuring 43 acres, obtained in year 2003 vide two conveyance deeds.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 04:48pm

PM Khan decided against visiting Quetta, upon aides' advice

After the slaughtering of 11 coal miners of the Hazara community in the Mach area of Balochistan last Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan's refusal to meet the bereaved families of the victims sparked controversy.
Background information from the Prime Minister's aides has revealed that he wanted to rush to Quetta soon after the incident, but was advised to wait until the situation normalised.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:06pm

PM Imran arrives in Quetta to meet families of Machh victims

During the visit he will meet relatives of the Machh victims to offer his condolence.
Shuhda Action Committee had announced to end protests across the country after the government accepted their demands.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:01pm

Fire at factory in Karachi’s SITE area injures multiple people

The fire erupted in a cylinder warehouse located in Haroonabad.
Sindh CM directed Karachi Administrator Laeeq Ahmed to ensure that the fire is put out immediately.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 01:56pm

Mach massacre: Coal miners laid to rest in Quetta's Hazara Town

The funeral prayers were offered nearly a week after the coal miners were killed by unidentified attackers on Sunday in Mach, Balochistan.
PM Imran Khan has left for Quetta to meet the families of the slain coal miners.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 01:21pm

Noorul Haq Qadri says Hajj will be more expensive this year

He said Pakistan’s Haj Directorate in Jeddah is in regular contact with the Saudi Hajj Secretariat and whether the kingdom will allow pilgrims this year.
He said they have requested the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination to put the pilgrims in the priority category for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 11:36am

PM will visit Quetta as soon as Hazaras bury their martyrs: Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

‘Illegal trespassing by PR official and Railway police on GATM land’

KARACHI: Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited, incorporated on April 01, 1953 in Pakistan as a private limited company ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Swati visits Hutchison Ports Pakistan

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati, visited Hutchison Ports Pakistan. He was given a...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

SITE body concerned at heaps of garbage and waste

KARACHI: Abdul Hadi, President of SITE Association of Industry, has expressed deep concern over heaps of garbage and...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Mach incident exposes real nature of Imran: minister

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Forests and Religious Affairs Syed Nasir Hussain Shah...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Scenes at Quetta sit-in by Hazara community moved me: Maryam

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday said that the scenes at the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:18am

Naqvi resigns as opposition leader in Sindh PA

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Firdous Shamim Naqvi has resigned on Friday as Leader of the Opposition...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:18am

Shell and KE to explore possibility of EVs charging network

KARACHI: Playing an active part in the government’s aim to promote the use of electric vehicles, Shell Pakistan...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Sindh Police (Amendment) Act 2019 challenged in SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh Police (Amendment) Act 2019 was challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC) here on Friday with the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Covid-19 claims nine more lives, infects 1,005 others: Murad

KARACHI: As many as nine more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,679 and 1,005 new...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:20am

Sindh considering plan to set up intercity bus service, PA told

KARACHI: The provincial government considers a plan to set up an intercity bus service, as one scheme is in the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

Certain buildings: Cabinet directs ministry to recommend apt utilization

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Interior to give most feasible utilization of the...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Usama Satti murder case: Five cops dismissed from service

ISLAMABAD: All the five notorious cops of Islamabad Police involved in cold blood murder of a twenty-two-year-old...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:34am

Bangladesh citizens: ‘All restrictions on Pakistani visa removed’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui called on the Bangladeshi State Minister ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

‘Museum on Wheels’ project: Tevta, Citizens Archives of Pakistan sign MoU

LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) and Citizens Archives of Pakistan joined hands...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

EPA initiates work on RRUDA

LAHORE: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Wing of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated work on...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Punjab reports 18 deaths, 676 fresh Covid-19 cases

LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus, as Punjab has reported 676 fresh Covid-19 cases and 18...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

India’s anti-Muslim policies: Pakistan urges global community to take notice

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday censured India’s discriminatory policies towards Muslims and other...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

PDM fulfilling enemy’s agenda, says Punjab CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PDM is trying to fulfill the enemy’s agenda by spreading...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Minister inaugurates anti-polio drive

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid and Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik inaugurated Anti-polio...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 8, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (January 9, 2021)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Families want to bury bodies, claims Zaidi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday claimed that the families of the Mach...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Minister visits QICT, PIBT and MYP

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati visited the Qasim International Container Terminal...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

CCIR approves merger of NHA into NPHA

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms (CCIR) has approved the merger of the National Housing...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Services of NA additional secretary lauded

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Secretary Tahir Hussain remarked that legislation is the key parliamentary product, and...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

PAC recovers Rs325bn till Dec 31

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recovered Rs325 billion till December 31, 2020, sources said. The...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Solidarity with Hazara community: Nawaz directs PML-N leaders, workers to participate in sit-ins

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former premier Nawaz Sharif has strongly endorsed ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Anti-polio campaign to begin in Peshawar from 11th

PESHAWAR: “The seven-day National Polio Immunisation Campaign is set to be launched in Peshawar from January 11, ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Malik urges PM to visit Hazara community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior, A Rehman Malik...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Hamza Shehbaz: SC asks AC to furnish pending cases detail

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday hearing the bail plea of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

PTI senator disassociates himself from Mandviwalla’s anti-NAB rhetoric

ISLAMABAD: Senator Mohsin Aziz from the ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday asked the opposition...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Govt stands with bereaved families of slain miners: Ali Nawaz

He said that India was behind the Mach terror incident and also involved in proxy war in Pakistan to create issues of sectarianism.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

PM started politics to improve life of weak segment of society: Info Minister

He further stated that government was making all out efforts to arrest the culprits behind the killing of coalmine workers of Much area of Balochistan.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:56am

PDM long-march to end in futility: Governor Punjab

He said the opposition should adopt the course of negotiation instead of protest, because the issues could only be solved through dialogue.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:48am

Export to US touched $ 2,412 million during July-Dec, 2020

“I am happy to share that our exports to the US grew by 27 percent to $ 425 million in December 2020 as compared to USD 334 million in December 2019."

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:44am

Resolution of issues among Gulf states to help in early finalization of Pak-GCC FTA

He also mentioned the quota of 100,000 work force offered by Qatar to Pakistan and said preparatory work in that respect was underway.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:40am

Govt trying to address grievances, demand of Hazara community: Jam Kamal

To a question about PM's visit to Balochistan, he said a negative impact was being created regarding Premier’s visit to provincial capital.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:37am

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Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 17	79.59
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786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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