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Pakistan - 2021-01-10

PDM already lost its credibility: Haleem Adil

Haleem said the PDM tried to politicize even the martyrdom of Hazara people but no PDM leader attended the funeral of victims.

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 09:08pm

FPCCI offers plan to modernize country’s industrial sector: Qurban Ali

He said CPEC, a project of global significance would connect the whole country from Balochistan to GB with big economies like China.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:52pm

Pakistan earns $80 million from export of engineering goods

The exports of machinery specialized for particular industries increased by 22.19 percent, the data revealed.

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 07:50pm

Shibli Faraz appreciates Omar Ayub, team for restoration of electricity

The minister said that in the past, no attention was paid to the power transmission system, which was now being improved.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan fulfilling obligations in Mumbai case; India not sending witnesses: FO

He said legal process in the Mumbai case remained stalled due to reluctance by Indian side to send witnesses for cross examination by Pakistani court.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

SC to hear Ahad Cheema's bail plea on Wednesday

A three member bench will hear the bail plea of Ahad Khan Cheema in Ashiana-i-Iqbal Housing Scheme and assets beyond means cases.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:10pm

OGDCL adds 2,666 BPD oil, 82 MMCFD gas in system during 2nd quarter of FY 2020-21: MD

Besides, the MD said, the OGDCL had made contribution of Rs 130 billion to the national exchequer during the year 2019-20.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:08pm

SC to hear PPP leader Syed Khrsheed Shah’s bail plea on Monday

The court, while fixing the plea for hearing, sent notice to prosecutor NAB.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

STZs establishment to boost IT sector in Pakistan: Cheng Xizhong

With the second-youngest population in the world, Pakistan can utilize the information technology sector in employing its youth.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:05pm

Italy to deploy new economic missions in Pakistan

The ambassador acknowledged that Italy has become the largest contributor from the EU to Pakistan in remittances.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:03pm

Shahzeb murder case: SC to hear pleas of Shahrukh Jatoi, others on Monday

The registrar office of the apex court has issued notices to parties in the murder case.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:02pm

SC to hear Senate elections' references on Monday

The five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed and comprising of Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and Justice Yahya Afridi.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:00pm

KU Awards 95 M.Phil, PhD, MS, MD, and M.S Course Work degrees in various disciplines

KU’s Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Irqai awarded these degrees, said a statement.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:57pm

Sania Nishtar launches Ehsaas survey in South Waziristan

She said tribal people should participate in the survey to get benefits under Ehsaas programme.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

SC to hear renowned singer Meesha's petition in harassment case on Monday

A three-member bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi will hear the appeal.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Tax defaulters advised to deposit their taxes immediately

Mukesh Kumar Chawla said that in case of non-receipt of challan, the concerned offices of excise department could be contacted.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:52pm

NAB Sukkur files 323 ref; recovers Rs 26 bln in last three years: Report

NAB Sukkur has filed 89 references in 2018, 108 in 2019 and 136 in 2020 in respected Accountability Courts.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

COVID-19 SOPs to be implemented during anti-polio drive from Jan 11

During the campaign 2964 polio teams would go door-to-door and administer polio drops to 885,000 children.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Govt switches towards distance learning mode to tackle COVID-19 impacts: Shafqat

He expressed the hope that the pandemic would end soon but the projects of Distance learning will be continued.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:47pm

Around 7 lakh children to be vaccinated in Sialkot

DC Sialkot said that coronavirus SOPs should be strictly implemented during the anti-polio campaign.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

300 percent mangroves increased in Pakistan during 1990: SAPM

He said, “95 percent of mangrove forests in the country were in the Indus delta in Sindh".

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:44pm

Dense fog likely in plain areas; cold dry weather to continue in most parts

In last 24 hours cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold in north Balochistan and upper areas.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

COVID-19 claims 46 more lives, over 2,899 new cases reported

A total of 7,088,014 corona tests have been conducted so far, while 623 hospitals are equipped with COVID facilities.

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 06:44pm

Around 9mn children to be administered anti-polio drops in Sindh from Jan 11 to 17

Around 10 billion doses of this vaccine have been given to three billion children across the world in the last decade.

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

Tax collection surpasses Rs2,205 bn in first half of current fiscal year, says PM

Imran says taxpayers are the benefactors of the country, who deserved applause
Out of 220 million people in Pakistan only 3,000 pay 70 percent taxes: Prime minister

Published 10 Jan, 2021 03:22pm

Four injured in Turbat explosion

Security officials say the explosion occurred near a vehicle parked near Cinema Chowk
The blast was heard miles away, causing panic and fear among the citizens

Published 10 Jan, 2021 02:44pm

Legal process in ‘Mumbai Case’ remains stalled due to reluctance by Indian side: FO

Foreign Office says investigations, prosecutions and subsequent convictions, through due process, are a reflection of effectiveness of Pakistan’s legal system
FO spokesperson says Pakistan is fully abiding by its own statutes and fulfillment of its international obligations

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:06pm

US asks Pakistan to 'further hold Lakhvi accountable' for his crimes

US State Department says Lakhvi's crimes go far beyond financing terrorism
On January 8, an anti-terrorism court sentenced LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to 15 years in prison

Published 10 Jan, 2021 10:33am

Massive breakdown: Power supply across country will be restored in next few hours: Ayub

Ayub says a technical fault was reported at the Gaddu power plant at 11:41pm last night when the frequency fell from 50 to zero in seconds
Electricity has been restored in Islamabad, Faisalabad, Jhang, Multan while K-Electric has been provided 400MV: Energy minsiter

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 11:04am

Railways' freight revenue to be doubled very soon: Swati

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati on Saturday revealed that the annual freight revenue...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Crime cases on the rise in Capital

ISLAMABAD: Despite tall claims of the city police, the incidents of robbery, snatching at gunpoint and motor vehicle...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Kashmir issue is alive again: Munir Akram

NEW YORK: Pakistan's UN Ambassador, Munir Akram, has praised the 'heroism' of the Kashmiri people whose third...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Dr Sania launches Ehsaas Registry survey in South Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Sania...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

PML-N body discusses proposals for by-polls, candidates

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary board which met here on Saturday discussed proposals for...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

'Sindh striving hard for more comprehensive anti-polio campaigns'

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA Sharmila Farooqui said on Saturday Pakistan has so far reported 84 polio...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Malik Sarood elected president of LBA

LAHORE: Malik Sarood advocate here Saturday was elected president of the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) for the year...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Malir Expressway route: Sindh issues orders to address local reservations

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Nasir Hussain Shah on Saturday said that the government has issued orders to...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:59am

MQM-P announces support for GDA in PS-52 by-polls

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) delegation on Saturday met with Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA)...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Slain Hazara coal miners laid to rest

QUETTA: Thousands of mourners attended the funeral prayers of the coalminers slain in Mach terror attack which were...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:09am

H'bad DC orders action against illegal petrol pumps

HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Fuad Ghaffar Soomro has directed the concerned officers to take action...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:59am

Man posing as sensitive agency's officer arrested

KARACHI: A raiding team of Sachal police station has arrested a man posing as a high-rank officer of a sensitive...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 11:47am

'PEC Islamabad reluctant to register 63 qualified DCET graduates'

KARACHI: In a bid to gain some ulterior motives, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Islamabad is reluctant to...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:59am

Indonesian consul-general dies

KARACHI: Totok Prianamto, consul-general of Indonesia in Karachi, passed away in a hospital here on Saturday. He ...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Eight people injured: Fire erupts in SITE area chemical factory

KARACHI: Eight people were injured after a third-grade fire erupted in multi-story chemical factory located in...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

'Academy of Excellence' set up for professional training in media: Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said "Academy of Excellence"...

Published 10 Jan, 2021 02:31am

Marriyum advises PM to step down

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb advised Prime Minister ...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Punjab govt launches 'green loan' scheme for kiln owners

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday launched a 'green loan' scheme for kiln owners to help them shift on ...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Days of PTI govt numbered, claims PPP leadership

PESHAWAR: Provincial leadership of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has claimed the days of misrule by the PTI-led...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Opposition not to tender resignations, says Buzdar

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the people have totally rejected the opposition's negative...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Condolence

LAHORE: PML (Q) president Chaudhry Shujat Hussain and Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvaiz Elahi have expressed...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 11:45am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 9, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (January 10, 2021)....

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:08am

Justice Qaiser Khan takes oath as PHC CJ

PESHAWAR: Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court (PHC) here on ...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

Mandviwalla urges FPCCI to play active role against NAB's actions

KARACHI: Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla here on Saturday urged the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

Anti-polio drive in Sindh from tomorrow

KARACHI: A week-long anti-polio drive in Sindh province will commence from Monday. According to the Emergency...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

'PDM will never succeed in its designs'

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Saturday that the PDM is striving for protecting personal...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

Politics of vengeance smells haughtiness: Elahi

LAHORE: N-League's former MNA Dewan Ashiq Bokhari called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi, Federal Housing...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

GB ministers discuss projects with Gandapur

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Gilgit-Baltistan provincial ministers on Saturday called on Federal Minister for Kashmir...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:57am

Media freedom important pillar of democracy: Sherry

ISLAMABAD: During a meeting with members of the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), the PPP Parliamentary Leader in the...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

PPP condemns PM for criticising opposition in Quetta

ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Quetta and his criticism of the opposition there,...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 03:19am

Positivity rate at 3.88 percent: 21 deaths, 600 fresh Covid cases reported in Punjab

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 3.88% in Punjab province, as out of 15,438 tests conducted...

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:58am

Federal capital records 128 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

He said so far 38,970 cases were reported from the federal capital while 436 deaths were reported from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:58am

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

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

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:55am

79 shopping malls sealed over SOPs violation

The deputy commissioner said the district administration would ensure implementation on corona SOPs Meanwhile, AC Sadar got three FIRs registered against owners of marriage halls over non-compliance of SOPs.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:53am

CDA restores 10,000 street lights in city during last year

The authority has installed 10,000 street lights at various spots in the city including the main roads, link roads, parks, streets, and other public places during the year 2020.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:49am

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

She said, unfortunately, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Maryam Nawaz did political point scoring during their visits to Quetta.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:46am

Govt providing basic facilities to people: Umar Ayub

He said Rs. 26 million had been spent on the construction of Musa Khail grid station which will help in resolving problem of low voltage.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:42am

Sania Nishtar launches Ehsaas survey in South Waziristan

She said that tribal people should participate in the survey to get benefits from a multitude of conditional and unconditional cash transfer under Ehsaas programme.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:39am

People rejected opposition’s negative politics: CM

The opposition was insulting democratic values by not giving respect to the people's mandate.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:36am

Shibli for practical professional training of newcomers in media industry

He added that when the commitment, direction and vision get combined, such tasks would be accomplished.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:32am

Govt believes in rule of law to strengthen institutions: Dr. Firdous

She said this while addressing a ceremony held under the auspices of Hamdard Foundation at a local hotel here on Saturday.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:28am

PM's always worked for poor people: Shibli

He said the Pakistan Democratic Movement was buried itself and it was disintegrated, adding PDM was badly humiliated among the people.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:25am

All-out efforts to be made to minimize Railways losses: Azam Swati

He said for ample utilization of the available resources,all the sections of the Railways were being evaluated.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:23am

Massive power breakdown in Pakistan plunges the country into darkness

Major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar Quetta, and others plunged into darkness on Saturday after a massive power breakdown.
"When a large plant trips, the voltage, and frequency drops instantly. Plants that are on the system, are designed to automatically open breakers and isolate themselves to avoid damage. Now they will have to bring them back one by one," an anonymous WAPDA source told Business Recorder.

Updated 10 Jan, 2021 12:48am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	155.98
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
India Sensex / May 1	74482.78
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38093.34
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Hang Seng / May 1	17763.03
FTSE 100 / May 1	8121.24
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
Germany DAX 30 / May 1	17932.17

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	79.18
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2324.96
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	76.51
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49

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Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 2 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 2 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 2 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 2 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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