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Pakistan - 2021-05-02

394 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in capital: NCOC

He said the government was closely monitoring the third wave and it may lock down more areas if other interventions did not work in the next few days.

Published 02 May, 2021 07:30pm

50 deaths, 1,707 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department conducted 4,622,775 tests for COVID-19 so far while 250,033 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 02 May, 2021 07:30pm

KP planning ration card scheme for poor segment of society: CM

He said that the initiative would prove a milestone towards materialize Prime Minister Imran Khan's vision of a welfare state.

Updated 02 May, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan’s exports to Japan jumps by 40 percent during January to March

Pakistan has exported goods worth of US$ 86.1 million to Japan from January to March 2021, whereas exports in the same quarter last year stood at US$ 58.7 million.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:41pm

PML-N, PPP can never be serious over national interests: Haleem Adil Shaikh

Haleem said that all parties did not come in huddle and escape whenever discussion started on electoral reforms.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:40pm

PML-N escape from negotiations on electoral reforms unfortunate: Fawad

He said that their claim that the reform process has to be done by the Election Commission instead of the Parliament showed that they have no understanding of the system and no interest in reforms.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:36pm

US Bill promise economic benefits to Pakistan, Afghanistan

The bill would generate economic opportunities for the people of these war torn areas and lay the groundwork for a more stable region.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:34pm

Pakistan’s exports to USA increase 14.81pc to $3563 million in 3 quarters

The overall exports to USA were recorded as US $ 3563.734 million during July-March (2020-21) against exports of US $ 3103.817 million during July- March (2019-20).

Published 02 May, 2021 06:33pm

CM visits city to review ongoing uplift works, Covid-19 SOPs

The Chief Minister inspected cleanliness work of SITE Nullah, Keamari and directed the contractor to remove garbage.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:31pm

Fan exports increase 26.83pc in 9 months

The country exported electric fan worth US $21.189 million during July-March (2020-21) as against the exports of US $16.707 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 02 May, 2021 06:29pm

Met Office forecasts hot, humid weather in Karachi for Monday

The hot and dry weather is likely to prevail other parts of the province over the next 24 hours.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:28pm

COVID-19 claims 113 lives, infects 4,414 more people

During the past 24 hours, most of the deaths have occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 02 May, 2021 06:28pm

CM visits city areas to monitor lockdown situation

He reviewed the sanitation arrangements in the city and expressed his dissatisfaction over the poor arrangements.

Updated 02 May, 2021 06:26pm

Shahbaz rejects govt's proposal to use electronic voting system in next elections

The PML-N president says the electronic voting system has been declared a failure by the entire world
Introducing electoral reforms is possible but the opposition should be taken on board and the government must demonstrate a willingness to adopt the recommendations provided by the opposition parties: Shahbaz

Published 02 May, 2021 01:56pm

COVID infection rate drops in Lahore, situation alarming in Gujranwala, says Rashid

Minister says all ventilators in Gujranwala are occupied but the government is sending five more from Lahore
The government has decided to install oxygen generators at big teaching hospitals across the province: Yasmin

Updated 02 May, 2021 01:38pm

Everyone should get COVID vaccination without hesitation, says SAPM

Faisal says as speculation about variants continues, it's important to remember that every virus mutates and the coronavirus is not unique for doing so
Some variants increase the chance of reinfection: SAPM

Published 02 May, 2021 11:57am

COVID hotspots: Micro smart lockdown imposed in more areas of Karachi

The authorities have identified 64 active coronavirus cases in Gulberg, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, and North Nazimabad towns
The restrictions will remain in place for two weeks while the movement of people in affected areas has been restricted

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:40am

COVID-19: Pakistan reports 113 deaths, 4,414 new cases in 24 hours

Since the coronavirus outbreak, the death toll in Pakistan has reached 18,070
The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 829,933

Updated 02 May, 2021 09:35am

Pak high commissioner hopes Canada will lift ban on flights

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar Saturday said that Canada’s suspension of ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

NA-249 by-election in Karachi: More than 100 violations of election laws observed: FAFEN

ISLAMABAD: More than 100 violations of election laws were observed during the April 29 NA-249 by-elections in...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

‘Maryam trying her best to turn PML-N into a Lahore based party’

LAHORE: PTI Member Punjab Assembly (MPA) Neelam Hayat said Mariyam Nawaz is trying her best to turn the PML-N a...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Maryam advises Imran Khan to step down

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to step...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

AJK observes International Labour Day

MIRPUR (AJK): In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the International Labour Day was observed on Saturday with simplicity due ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

146 more succumb to coronavirus, positivity ratio 9.63pc

ISLAMABAD: At least 146 more succumbed to coronavirus in the country on Saturday, taking the nationwide death tally...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

High prices dampen Eid shopping in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The Eid shopping has gained momentum amid fear of a complete lockdown in Peshawar but buyers have...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Weeklong lockdown across KP to be imposed from 8th

PESHAWAR: In wake increasing number of coronavirus cases in the provincial capital Peshawar, the Government of ...

Published 02 May, 2021 03:23am

HEDP body reviews new tech to improve quality of online learning

ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee of Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project on Saturday reviewed ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Benazir Mazdoor Card launched: Govt-IMF deal bars industrial growth, affects labour rights: Bilawal

KARACHI: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the federal government-IMF deal has badly affected...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Covid disaster in IIOJK imminent with Amarnath annual yatra

ISLAMABAD: A local government in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is all set to invite Covid 19...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Rescue responds to 707 traffic crashes in 24 hours

LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) responded to 707 road traffic crashes (RTC) in all 36 districts ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

KMC’s markets, shops’ record computerised to avoid alteration: administrator

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Friday said that the records of all markets and shops of Karachi...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

FSC maintains three counts death sentence of rapist/murderer of minor girl

ISLAMABAD: A full bench of the Federal Shariat Court on Saturday maintained the three counts death sentence awarded...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

GIK Institute ranked 1st in Pakistan, 30th globally

PESHAWAR: Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology has once again established itself...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Inter-provincial group involved in counterfeit currency arrested

PESHAWAR: Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a major operation has exposed inter-provincial...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

PR loads over 20,000 wagons in April

KARACHI: For the second time during fiscal year 2020-21, Pakistan Railways has loaded 20,000 plus wagons in a month ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

‘Punjab govt committed for workers’ welfare’

LAHORE: Punjab Law and Cooperatives Minister Raja Basharat in his special message on May Day said that on Saturday ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Govt to take more strict measures if situation worsens

FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali has said that the third wave of corona is taking a dangerous turn and...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:36am

Changing living standard of labourers top priority of govt: FM Qureshi

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that bringing a real change in living standard of ...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

President Alvi telephones Ulema, appeals for Covid SOPs

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Saturday, telephoned as many as 14 Ulema of various schools of thought and...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

Moonis Elahi for construction of Kalabagh Dam

LAHORE: Terming mega water reservoirs essential for the country’s survival, Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) ...

Updated 18 May, 2021 09:06pm

Punjab reports 2,086 fresh corona cases, 90 deaths

LAHORE: Out of 18,962 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours across Punjab, as many as 2,086 fresh virus...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

Our target is to vaccinate 80,000 people daily: Punjab minister

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Saturday chaired a high level meeting to review the emerging...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

‘Seven SEZs being established in Punjab’: Buzdar discusses various strategies with FIEDMC chairman

LAHORE: For the first time in the history of Pakistan, seven Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being established in...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

Motorway Police distribute Iftar packets, masks among road users

LAHORE: On the directions of Commandant National Highways & Motorway Police Training College DIG Mehboob Aslam,...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

APTMA slams shutting down country for 10 consecutive days

LAHORE: Patron in Chief APTMA, Gohar Ejaz on Saturday rejected the decision of the government for giving Eid-ul-Fitr...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 1, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (May 2, 2021)....

Published 02 May, 2021 03:23am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 6	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 6	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 6	153.92
USD to Swiss Franc / May 6	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 6	1.25
Euro to USD / May 6	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 3	5127.79
Tokyo Nikkei / May 3	38236.07
Nasdaq / May 3	16156.33
FTSE 100 / May 3	8213.49
Dow Jones / May 3	38675.68
India Sensex / May 6	74134.73
Hang Seng / May 6	18465.58
Germany DAX 30 / May 6	18032.07

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 6	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 6	78.37
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 6	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 6	206190
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 6	2311.29
Diesel/Litre / May 6	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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