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Pakistan - 2021-04-13

Pakistan’s economy can't afford any hike in power tariff: Tabish

He said IMF has imposed condition on Pakistan to enhance tariff in electricity sector but our economic condition could not afford such hike.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 11:57pm

Capital reports 538 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

According to an official of NCOC, as many as 620 cases were reported on Monday while 571 cases were reported on Sunday.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

32 more test positive for COVID-19

The number of total active cases has reached 580, of them 537 are isolated at homes while 37 are admitted in different hospitals.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

SAPM warns protestors to avoid blocking roads

He said civil administration would not permit TLP protestors to block roads and take law into their hands.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

PM directs strict vigilance of daily commodities during Ramazan

He was chairing a high-level meeting to review availability of daily use items and their prices during the holy month of Ramazan, PM office media wing in a press release said.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

CM congratulates Muslims on start of Ramazan

This month is the source of blessings as it reminds selflessness and empathy for others, he said, adding, "We should take care of less resourceful people during this month."

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

Narrative of sending govt home 'buried' with PDM's demise: Fawad

The PDM, he added, was now a relic of the past and the opposition should end the politics of resignations from the assemblies.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

PM urges countrymen to point out profiteers, hoarders in Ramazan

Extending greetings to the nation, he said everyone should be thankful to Allah Almighty for blessing them with the holy month once again in life, to benefit from His bounties.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:01am

Fawad Chaudhry gets additional charge of Information Ministry: Sources

The notification of his appointment will be issued shortly.
Fawad Chaudhry, instead of Shibli Faraz, shared the details of the cabinet meeting with the media on Tuesday.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 08:32pm

Army Chief meets PM Khan, discuss prevailing security situation in the country: Sources

This is the third high-level meet between the two dignitaries this year.
The civil and military leadership discussed the internal and external challenges faced by the country.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 08:26pm

Sufficient stock of anti-COVID vaccine available: Asad Umar

The minister added that so far only 1.7 million out of total 26 million people of over 60 years age have been registered for the vaccination.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:39pm

Court grants NAB 14-day remand of three accused in Sindh tractor scheme case

The NAB produced the accused persons before AC-I Judge Muhammad Bashir and requested the judge to grant their 14-day physical remand for further investigation.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:37pm

AC adjourns Zardari's plea against confiscation his house till April 29

He prayed to adjourn the case till next date which was accepted by the court.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:36pm

Faryal Talpur approaches IHC to quash disqualification case

The court served notices to respondents and sought comments till April 20.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:35pm

366 new cases of covid-19 detected, no death reported

The Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah urged people of the province to follow SOPs.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:34pm

Purpose of dispensation of justice can't be served without bar assistance: CJP

The chief justice assured them to take up the issues at proper and relevant forum to get them resolved.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:31pm

FIR registered against TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi under Anti Terrorism Act

The Lahore Police has registered an FIR against TLP chief Saad Hussain Rizvi and others, under the ambit of the Anti Terrorism Act, on charges of provoking the public against the State.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:28pm

Automobile sale rises 31pc in 9 months

As many as 112,244 cars were sold in the period under review as compared to 85,330 units in same period of last year.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:17pm

SC dismisses Justice Isa's plea for live streaming of review proceedings

The hearing was adjourned till Wednesday.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:15pm

PM aide criticizes Sindh govt over poor performance

The SAPM said I have not seen a single public bus or government ambulance on the roads.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:07pm

Govt taking steps to bring remote areas into mainstream: Buzdar

He said a separate development package is being prepared for every District.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:46pm

118 people died due to coronavirus during last twenty-four hours

The death toll for the pandemic has mounted to 15619, while 638267 patients have fully recovered from the disease so far.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:45pm

PM, Uzbek President to have virtual summit tomorrow

The virtual summit will provide an opportunity to further build on existing bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:44pm

Over 1.3mn people vaccinated against COVID-19 across country: Asad

He once again urged the people to fully comply with the health guidelines to avoid the spread of the virus.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:40pm

74 deaths, 2337 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Tuesday

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

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:06pm

Six die of coronavirus in Sargodha last week

He said 50 beds had been allocated in isolation ward at cardiology ward of DHQ Teaching hospital.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:06pm

COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 4,318 more people

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:01pm

Efforts on to give right of vote to expats, FM tells diaspora in Germany

The delegation lauded FM Qureshi's efforts to promote bilateral relations with Germany and thanked him for the announcement of opening a consulate in Munich.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 05:59pm

Opposition's anti-government narrative dies after PPP split from PDM

We have given suggestions for improving the electoral process and waiting for your suggestions; go ahead, he asked the opposition.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 05:58pm

Ambassador Haque meets Chairman Sinopharm, appreciates continued support

During the meeting, it was agreed to continue discussion over future cooperation for vaccine development in Pakistan.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 05:57pm

PM, Uzbek president to review bilateral ties in virtual summit on April 14

The FO said Trans-Afghan Railway Project, agreed between Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan earlier this year, is a key area of focus.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 05:58pm

Tea imports increase 17pc in 8 months

The tea imports during July-February (2020-21) stood at $379.312 million against the imports of $324.371 million during July-February (2019-20).

Published 13 Apr, 2021 05:02pm

Ehsaas opens 8171 SMS scheme, Ehsaas Kafaalat payments begin: Dr Nishtar

Ehsaas has begun the process of enrolling new beneficiaries, which have been identified on the basis of the 2021 Ehsaas survey which is now 81% complete, she said.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:59pm

Textile exports decrease by 1.42pc in 8 months: SBP

Pakistan exported textile and its articles worth US $9057.503 million during July-February (2020-21) against the exports of US $9152.889 million during July-February (2019-20).

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:52pm

PM to visit Sindh soon, will announce big package for Sindh province: Governor of Sindh

Prime Minister is working hard to make new Pakistan where each citizen would live freely and minority would feel more secure, he said.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:50pm

SBP announces office, business hours during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak

After the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the Ramadan timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramadan-ul-Mubarak timings.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

Strict action to be taken against law-breakers: Sheikh Rashid

Force will be used against violent protesters.
Cellular signals to be jammed in affected areas.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:34pm

PPP leaders submit resignations to PDM as rifts widen between opposition parties

The PPP's decision to part ways with the Pakistan Democratic Movement was taken by PPP’s Central Executive Committee
Nayyar Hussain Bukhari says PPP laid the foundation of the PDM and no political party in the opposition alliance has the jurisdiction to remove them

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 03:21pm

Supreme Court rejects Justice Faiz's plea seeking live telecast of hearing on review petitions

Six out of ten judges of the top court ruled in favor of rejecting the petition while four judges opposed it
Justice Issa pleaded that the apex court should order PEMRA to issue written instructions to all private channels that they could not be restrained from broadcasting live streaming of the proceedings

Published 13 Apr, 2021 01:01pm

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

More than 100 TLP supporters have been arrested.
Lahore police arrested on Monday Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

Mufti Kifayatullah arrested for issuing anti-state remarks

A heavy contingent of police personnel conducted a raid at his house and took him into custody
The JUI-F leader had been evading arrest for the past two months

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 11:56am

More than 1.3 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Pakistan: Asad Umar

He said that 60,000 to 70,000 people are being vaccinated daily in the country.
Pakistan has more than 0.9 million vaccines, Umar said.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 11:21am

Ramazan moon sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today in Peshawar

Earlier, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that the holy month of Ramazan will begin in Pakistan on April 14.
Today is the first day of Ramazan in Saudi Arabia.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 10:43am

TTP militant killed in intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan

Peer alias Asad was an active member of TTP since 2006
Asad remained involved in terrorist activities against the security forces

Published 13 Apr, 2021 10:19am

Pakistan reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day since June as 118 more succumb to virus

Country's death toll stands at 15,619.
3,432 people also recovered from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 09:50am

Parwaaz, HBL & IBP to train cybersecurity specialists

KARACHI: Parwaaz, HBL and Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to develop ...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Covid-19 claims 58 more lives countrywide

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 58 more coronavirus-related deaths, while 4,584 new positive cases were registered...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Rs89.56bn project recommended: CDWP approves Rs3.72bn project

ISLMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved a project at the cost of Rs3.72 billion and has...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Jazz initiates Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees

KARACHI: Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, Jazz has...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Fake bank account case: SC disposes of bail petitions

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of the bail petitions of Hussain Lawai, Taha Raza and Muhammad Umair...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Kartarpur Corridor: NA body raises serious concerns over construction

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives raised serious...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Shaukat Tarin visits FBR

ISLAMABAD: Member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) Shaukat Tarin, Monday, visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Sub-committee to look into employees issues of PCP Karachi

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has formed a sub-committee to look into the...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

AJK youths stage demo against counterfeit cigarette factory

ISLAMABAD: Youths from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) staged a protest demonstration at the federal capital against an...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

Fire engulfs over 10 parked vehicles

KARACHI: Fire engulfed over ten parked vehicles outside Karachi police station on Monday. As per details, a fire...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am

KPC holds training workshop

KARACHI: Skill Develop Committee of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) conducted a capacity building workshop on...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:31am

Covid-19 vaccination: NCOC stops registering health professionals

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has stopped registering medical professionals for...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:31am

PML-N rejoinders to Bilawal’s presser

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) secretary-general and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:31am

Education sector: All provinces unanimously made decisions: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood, on Monday, said that there was...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:31am

Education ministry launches blended e-learning programme

ISLAMABAD: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to use of technology in the education, Ministry of...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

LHC disposes of Maryam’s plea

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of a petition of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Superior judiciary: PTA asks Twitter to block malicious content

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) has approached the top management of Twitter, a micro blogging...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Anti-Covid measure: IHC to hold only important hearings till May 16

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), in view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the federal capital, ...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Colonisation of Faisalabad completed 62pc

LAHORE: Sixty two percent colonisation of the value addition city (Faisalabad) has been completed while industrial...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Baisakhi Mela: Around 1,000 Sikh pilgrims arrive in Lahore

LAHORE: Around 1000 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived in Lahore via Wagah border on Monday to attend the festival of...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

APNS grieved

KARACHI: “The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) expresses its profound grief over the sad demise of I. A....

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

PBA grieved over I A Rehman’s demise

KARACHI: In a statement issued in Karachi on Monday, the Executive Committee and members of the Pakistan ...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Governor demands formation of Punjab Finance Commission

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has demanded formation of Punjab Finance Commission so that all...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Kallar Kahar Museum inaugurated

LAHORE: Advisor to CM on Tourism and PHA Asif Mehmood inaugurated the Kallar Kahar Museum. Secretary Tourism Ehsan...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Unavailability of sugar: District govt launches crackdown

LAHORE: Amid complaints of insufficient supplies of sugar to the provincial metropolis and unavailability of sugar ...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

TLP protests against arrest of party chief in twin cities

ISLAMABAD: The activists of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on Monday staged a protest against the arrest of party...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Ambassador of Japan visits Shah Allah Ditta caves

ISLAMABAD: Ambassa-dor of Japan to Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori, on Monday, visited thousand-year old historical site...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

TLP chief arrested

LAHORE: Punjab Elite Force has arrested Saad Hussain Rizvi, Ameer of Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) Pakistan from Lahore on...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Punjab reports 2021 new Covid-19 cases, 16 fatalities

LAHORE: Out of 17,755 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 2021 fresh virus cases and 16...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

MQM-P holds Sindh govt responsible for price hike

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday accused Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led Sindh...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Slum dwellers map flood risks to stop evictions

KARACHI: Slum dwellers in Karachi have stopped the demolition of thousands of homes by mapping flood risks from...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Bank Alfalah, Telemart sign agreement

KARACHI: AlfaMall, Bank Alfalah’s digital e-commerce marketplace for online shopping, has announced the strategic...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Opposition, treasury must end conflict: analyst

KARACHI: Economic & Financial Analyst, Ateeq Ur Rehman has said that the war between opposition and treasury...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Two die, five hurt in separate incidents

PESHAWAR: Two persons, including a minor girl, died, while five others were injured in two separate incidents in...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

PBC identifies key challenges, objectives for Azhar

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has identified some key challenges and objectives for the newly-appointed...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Buzdar plans to launch ‘Khidmat Apki Dehleez Per’ programme

LAHORE: In order to revitalize the government machinery, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has decided to...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

KMU, BKMC sign MoU

PESHAWAR: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed here on Monday, between Khyber Medical University Peshawar...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 12, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 13, 2021)....

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

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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

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S&P 500 / May 16	5297.10
Nasdaq / May 16	16698.32
Dow Jones / May 16	39869.38
India Sensex / May 17	73946.83
Tokyo Nikkei / May 17	38787.38
Hang Seng / May 17	19525.75
FTSE 100 / May 17	8430.62
Germany DAX 30 / May 17	18692.83

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	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 17	2386.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 17	76.29
Petrol/Litre / May 18	273.10

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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%)

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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%)

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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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