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Pakistan - 2021-01-15

Growers seeks export of tomato, onion

Talpur said instead of helping the farmers recover the losses they had suffered previous year, the government’s policies were causing them more harm.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:53pm

Gold prices remain unchanged at Rs112,900 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver also witnessed no change and was sold at Rs. 1300 and Rs. 1114.54 respectively.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:51pm

Medical professionals are national heroes: Governor Punjab

The Governor Punjab said the government was using all its resources for public welfare and was working on initiatives that would provide long term solutions to the problems.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:48pm

Bullion prices on Friday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Friday.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:46pm

Gwadar Port, CPEC to promote regional connectivity, benefit Afghanistan, CARs: President

The president said the Gwadar Port would help make Pakistan the hub of transit trade in the region.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:44pm

9th to 12th grade classes to resume from Jan 18; decides NCOC

However, the NCOC would further review on January 20, whether the institutions be opened across the board or a differentiated approach be adopted from February 1.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:29pm

Promotion, development of agriculture sector govt's foremost priority: PM

The prime minister was presiding over a meeting about increasing agricultural productivity and value chains in Punjab.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:25pm

Punjab govt introducing reforms to boost agri sector: Dr. Firdous

Dr. Firdous said that provision of soft loans, water availability and E-credit card initiative for farmers would ultimately bring a revolution in the sector.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:23pm

PM Imran Khan terms new labour inspection regime as good initiative for economy

He said this while presiding over a meeting held regarding start of new labour inspection regime in Punjab here.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:20pm

Petrol price increased by Rs3.2 liter

According to notification issued by the Finance Ministry, the price of High Speed Diesel has been raised from Rs. 110.24 per liter to Rs. 113.19 per liter, an increase of Rs. 2.95 per liter.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:17pm

Governor Punjab hosts PFUJ delegates at Governor’s House

Addressing the delegates, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said he was privileged to host so many journalists under the ceiling of Governor's House.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:14pm

Razak for supporting SMEs sector, facilitating 'ease of doing businesses'

The office bearers and representatives of the chamber briefed the advisor on their activities and plans for support and development of the SMEs sector.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:11pm

Maryam engages media, nation with new stories to protect corruption: Babar

Maryam was organizing press conferences everyday for telling new stories to media and the nation, he stated in an interview with a private television channel.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:04pm

COAS General Bajwa visits Corps headquarters Peshawar

Appreciating officers and men of Peshawar Corps, General Bajwa lauded efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA)s including FC and police for bringing stability in the tribal districts.
The COAS was given detailed update on security situation, border management including fencing, capacity enhancement of Frontier Corps (FC) and police in newly merged tribal districts as a result of transition to stability.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan to launch WhatsApp-like app by June 2021

Orders to develop the app were issued by the federal cabinet.
“WhatsApp should have taken opinion from users before updating its policy and no company is allowed to impose its decisions to its users through constraints.”

Published 15 Jan, 2021 06:09pm

Remarks of British lawmakers clearly states Kashmir is not India's internal issue: Qureshi

Foreign minister says statements of UK Parliamentarians have exposed the real face of Indian government
Qureshi expresses hope that a similar voice in favor of Kashmiri people will be raised in the US Congress after the new government under Biden leadership assumes it responsibility

Published 15 Jan, 2021 04:51pm

FO says passengers of PIA’s seized aircraft will be departing Kuala Lumpur tonight

"Our High Commission in Malaysia is in close contact with the relevant Malaysian authorities and Pakistan International Airlines to address the issue at the earliest," FO said.
The plane was held back by a local court in Malaysia as part of a legal dispute between the airline and another party.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 04:40pm

Money-laundering case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Salman Shehbaz

Salman along with his father PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif and brother Hamza Shehbaz is named in the money laundering case
The court has ordered to present Salman Shahbaz before the court on January 19

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 08:20pm

Sale of smuggled fuel products: Authorities seal 609 petrol pumps, seize 4.5 million litres of petrol and diesel

PM's office says the campaign launched against oil smuggling is continuing unabated and showing significantly good results
If the sealed pumps failed to show valid documentation within seven days of sealing, these will be confiscated by the State under the Customs Act

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:32pm

Indus hospital committed $4.2mn fraud in TB grant, alleges Global Fund

The procurement fraud activities committed by The Indus Hospital TB Program in Pakistan between January 2016 and December 2018, revealed in report.
The CEO of Indus Hospital, however, rejected any possibility of fraud, saying the hospital had a “strict mechanism” to utilise funds.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:53pm

CAA imposes fine on Turkish Airlines for violating COVID-19 SOPs

The airline allowed two passengers to board its flight TK0584 from Istanbul to Lahore without proof of negative RT-PCR test.
Both countries are listed as a Category B countries by Pakistan, which means that inbound passengers landing in Pakistan have to get a PCR test at least 96 hours before traveling.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

PTI submits proofs of ‘foreign funding’ against , PPP, PML-N to ECP

“We have submitted another plea to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) today and sought daily hearing of the case," says Farrukh Habib.
He claimed that PML-N is also facing an allegation of toppling late Benazir Bhutto’s government after receiving funds from Osama Bin Laden.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:05pm

Senate session: Mandviwalla says will continue fight till declaration of assets by NAB officials

Mandviwalla says if the Parliament is silent over the issue then there can be no hope for ordinary citizens
The deputy chairman emphasised that NAB is making doing business in the country difficult by going after everyone's accounts

Published 15 Jan, 2021 02:50pm

Pakistan has not placed any orders for the coronavirus vaccine yet: Report

Top federal government health authorities have confirmed that Pakistan has neither placed any final order yet to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine nor has any vaccine manufacturer accepted the country’s request for supply of the vaccine.
Health authorities in Pakistan are aiming to vaccinate around 100 million of its adult population or at least 70-80 million people.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 03:09pm

KP passes bill to protect women from domestic violence

Under this bill, the violator will be liable to imprisonment for a period not less than one year and up to a maximum of five years.
The government will form District Protection Committees at each district to ensure the protection of the women.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 05:21pm

Malaysian authorities seize PIA's aircraft at Kuala Lumpur Airport as part of legal dispute

The national carrier said, “It is an unacceptable situation and PIA has engaged the support from Government of Pakistan to take up this matter using diplomatic channels.”
The PIA plane was seized on the orders of a local Malaysian court over the non-payment of aircraft lease dues.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:24pm

At 15.97%, Karachi has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the country: NCOC

NCOC said the national positivity rate is 5.9%.
According to health experts, the surge in coronavirus cases in Karachi is due to the ideal weather conditions.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 12:40pm

Classes 9 to 12 to reopen from January 18 as scheduled: Education minister

Classes 1-8 will start from February 1 instead of January 25, Shafqat Mahmood said.
He also said students will not be promoted to the next class without examination.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 12:05pm

PM to inaugurate Sheikhupura-Gujranwala road project today

The project will be completed at a cost of over Rs5 billion under public-private partnership
The road will connect the two industrial cities and it will be maintained by a private company for the next 25 years

Published 15 Jan, 2021 10:52am

Govt decides today on reopening of schools from January 18

"While I desperately want education to continue the final decision will be on health grounds. Students well being will always be a priority," Shafqat Mahmood said.
The government had decided reopening of schools from class 9th to 12 on January 18.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:38am

Senate staff directed to take austerity measures

ISLAMABAD: With less than two months remaining for his term to expire, outgoing Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

US nationality case: IHC terms Vawda's attitude 'non-serious'

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) termed Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda's attitude...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

British court's order: NA body seeks NAB briefing

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs has sought briefing from the chairman ...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PCP certifies 19 non-profit organisations

KARACHI: Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) has approved certification of 19 non-profit organisations. According...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

CNG stations in Sindh to remain closed for 48 hours

HYDERABAD: All Pakistan CNG Association has announced that CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed from Thursday 8...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

SHC summons SBC DG in a fire laws related case

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday summoned director general (DG) Sindh Building Control Authority (SBC) in...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Uzair Baloch acquittal: Opposition accuses Sindh govt of 'weak' prosecution

KARACHI: Opposition on Thursday blamed the Sindh government for a 'weak' prosecution behind the release of gang-war...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Increase in reserved seats for tribal districts: NA body flays non-implementation of cabinet's decision

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on Thursday expressed...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Qureshi welcomes debate on Kashmir in British Parliament

ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the debate on Kashmir in the British Parliament, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Four soldiers martyred in NW, along LoC: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army said Thursday that four soldiers embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan in exchange of...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Chan refuses to withdraw resignation despite requests

ISLAMABAD: Nadeem Afzal Chan, the prime minister's spokesperson on Thursday, refused to withdraw his resignation...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Three Commodores promoted to Rear Admiral

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy on Thursday has promoted Commodore Javed Iqbal, Commodore Muhammad Sohail Arshad and...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Hala vegetable, fruit market: Allottees facing harassment: Memon

HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Onion and Potato Vegetable Commission Agents Group Altaf Memon said that the ...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Ministry finalises ‘Personal Data Protection Bill’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has finalised the “Personal Data ...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:17am

First Virtual Texpo-2021: TDAP to hold orientation session with companies

KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Karachi arranged an orientation session with leading textile...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:17am

One booked under SSGC’s operation Grift

KARACHI: Gas Utility Court, Larkana, rejected bail application of accused Nasir Ali Abro. The culprit was found...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

Punjab reports 25 deaths, 767 Covid-19 cases

LAHORE: Out of 14,411 coronavirus tests conducted in the last 24 hours, as many as 767 fresh Covid-19 cases and 25...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

PSQCA releases list of 168 essential items

KARACHI: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has released a new list of 168 essential items,...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Sarwar says corruption weakens national institutions

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that corruption has weakened national institutions and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

Sindh seeks ban on tomato import, steps for onion export

KARACHI: The Sindh government has written a letter to the federal government seeking a ban on import of tomatoes and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

Punjab govt to open schools, colleges on 18th

LAHORE: Despite serious concerns of the health department, the Punjab government has decided to open schools and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

Three held with 40kg of hashish in Punjab

LAHORE: The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) claimed on Thursday to have seized over 40 kilograms of fine quality...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am

PM working to build corruption-free Pakistan: CM

LAHORE: Terming corruption as a lingering tragedy, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the corrupt are...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am

'Land grabbing of overseas Pakistanis won't be tolerated'

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Jawwad Rafique Malik has said that land grabbing of overseas Pakistanis will not be...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

'Rights for Karachi' movement: JI to stage sit-in today

KARACHI: Karachi Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday demanded a fresh census in the city to help...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am

PSM's control: Sindh cabinet body to bring resolution in Sindh PA

KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee on Steel Mill has decided to bring resolution in Sindh Assembly seeking...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am

Pakistan's relationship with Turkey pre-dates independence of both states: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while addressing the inauguration ceremony of new building of...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am

'Panama Papers, Broadsheet exposed black money'

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday said Panama Papers and Broadsheet had...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am

PAC raises reservations over Cabinet's criticism

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious reservations over the federal Cabinet's criticism...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am

Country witnesses spike in Covid-19 with 3,097 new cases

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 3,097 new Covid-19 cases and 46 more deaths, the National Command and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am

Money laundering case: AC records statement of prosecution witness

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Thursday recorded the statement of prosecution witness, Ahsan Alam, in the mega...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am

Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm resolve to enhance cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan, on Thursday, reaffirmed their resolve to comprehensively upgrade cooperation in...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:21am

12 policemen dismissed in Karak Hindu temple attack case

PESHAWAR: KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Sanaullah Abbasi has terminated 12 police personnel, including two...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:21am

NA body defers all private member bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice Thursday deferred all the private member ...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am

PM briefed on Ravi Urban Development Project

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Ravi Urban Development Project, and...

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am

Foreign Funding case: ECP body continues re-examination of evidence provided by PTI

ISLAMABAD: The ECP Scrutiny Committee has continued its re-examination of the evidence provided by the ruling party...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Pakistan: Jadhav's defence: India not serious about appointment of legal counsel: IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday noted that India is apparently not serious about appointment of a...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

'Election engineering' in AJK: PML-N warns of 'serious consequences'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday warned of "serious consequences" if strategy of ...

Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 14, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (January 15, 2021)....

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:22am

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USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.25
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Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	82.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2318.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 24	81.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94

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786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
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