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Bibliophile President Alvi shares best reads of 2020

He also strongly recommended “Art of Thinking Clearly” by Rolf Dobelli on human psychology and reasoning.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 07:48pm

Business & Finance

Alvi lashes out at FBR, orders to recover over Rs.14mn in bogus tax refunds case

The President on Friday rejected FBR's representation against the order of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) in a case of bogus tax refunds worth over 14 million rupees made to a fake Registered Person.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan attaches high importance to ties with Jordan: President Arif Alvi

He commended the Jordan's efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East region.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

Alvi confers Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Jordanian CJCS

General Ahmed Al-Hnaity has been conferred the award in recognition of his efforts to further strengthen the defense relations between Pakistan and Jordan.
Al-Hnaity also called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:09pm

Pakistan

GB's immense potential in tourism, investment to be fully exploited: President

The President felicitated the newly formed government of GB and called the need for its active role for the prosperity of the area.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 07:09pm

Pakistan

GB attracted 2mn tourists last year after peace restoration: President

The president viewed that more the facilities would be extended to tourists, the more the area would make progress.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Voluntary separation scheme: President approves Rs9.5bn grant for PIA

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Saturday approved funds worth Rs9.5 billion for Pakistan International Airlines...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

Pakistan

PM's vision of Riasat-e-Madina meant to end exploitative system, ensure equality

He said the incumbent government would continue striving for establishing a society reflecting the model of Madina State.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 11:15pm

Pakistan

President for enhanced bilateral ties with Libya, Rwanda

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its close and fraternal ties with Libya, and...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Pakistan

52 fire engines to improve Karachi’s fire fighting apparatus: Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said the gift of 52 modern fire-engines from federal government to...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan wants to enhance bilateral ties with friendly countries: President

He urged the international community to play its rightful role to stop India from committing such blatant violations of International law.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

President for enhanced trade, defence ties with friendly countries

He added that Pakistan wanted to strengthen bilateral ties with friendly countries in all dimensions.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 06:29pm

Pakistan

Pakistan wants to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation with Vietnam: President

The President underlined the need to foster people-to-people contacts by promoting cooperation in the fields of tourism and education.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

President urges Ulema, media role to promote breastfeeding for a healthier generation

He called for displaying posters with relevant comprehensive messages in mosques for public awareness.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

Pakistan

Modi clamped down complete communication blockade in IIOJK with draconian laws: President

According to the New York Times report, the lockdowns have been imposed in the IIOJK, lifted and then reimposed.
First, India brought in security forces to clamp down on the region. Then the coronavirus struck.

Updated 13 Jan, 2021 11:17pm

Pakistan

President asks NAVTTC to design special training modules for disabled

President Alvi emphasized on financial inclusion of persons with disabilities as well as bringing them into mainstream of education system.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Pakistan

President urges business community to take steps for financial inclusion of special persons

He said that the government had provided a financial stimulus package of over Rs 1.2 trillion to support the business community.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

SC issues written order of Presidential reference regarding Senate elections

Supreme Court has also asked any other stakeholder who wanted to become part of the proceedings to submit their written recommendations within two weeks.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 12:04am

Pakistan

President for utilizing Gwadar Port as free zone area for transit trade with Afghanistan

The President said that strategy and vision were essential for the successful completion and operationalization of national projects like Gwadar port.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

Senate polls: SC issues written order into presidential reference

The reference was sent by President Arif Alvi in which he sought out court’s opinion under article 188 of the constitution.
In its written order, the apex court has issued notices to advocate generals, chairman Senate, speakers of the national and provincial assemblies and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Published 06 Jan, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

President condemns terrorist attack on coal miners in Mach

The president also prayed for the eternal peace of the innocent miners.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 09:21pm

Pakistan

President Alvi approves reference to SC opinion over Senate elections

The government has also sought out guidance of the court if the issue can be decided without amending the constitution and introducing amendment in section 122 (vi) of the Election Act 2017.
The reference will be filed under Article 186 of the Constitution.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 02:11pm

Pakistan

Country heading in right direction: President

The president said there was no bar on political debates in the country and underlined the need for constructive criticism over public issues.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:56am

Pakistan

President approves Anti-Rape Ordinance to expedite trials, ensure stern punishments

Special courts will be set up across the country and will dispose of the rape cases within four months.
The ordinance prohibits the identification of rape victims and makes it a punishable offense.

Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:36pm

Pakistan

President appreciates SBP for lead in promoting financial inclusion of women, digital payments

On digital payments, the Governor SBP briefed the President on various initiatives to promote it in the country.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:49am

Business & Finance

Alvi calls for establishment of a trade triangle among Pakistan, China & ASEAN

The President said despite the challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan's economy strengthened and its online businesses grew due to the implementation of far-reaching economic reforms.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 12:24pm

Pakistan

President Arif Alvi calls on PTI delegations of Sukkur, Larkana divisions

He said the government has handed over Rs. 12,000 to 14.9 million people under Ehsaas Programme which was a big achievement.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 11:04pm

NSU training courses can raise level of human resource: President

The president further tweeted that a new era was emerging.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:37am

Pakistan

President advises strict adherence to SOPs as COVID-19 cases surge again

The country had recorded 6,825 as the highest COVID-19 cases on June 14 which were dropped to 185 on August 31. Now again, the figure has crossed 700 mark, said Alvi.

Published 18 Oct, 2020 02:29pm

Pakistan

President advises PDM not to malign state institutions

He said the laws against corruption should be strengthened further.
NAB could not be weakened at the whims of certain people.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 12:24am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 2	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 2	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 2	155.37
USD to Swiss Franc / May 2	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 2	1.25
Euro to USD / May 2	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
India Sensex / May 2	74720.19
Tokyo Nikkei / May 2	38236.07
Hang Seng / May 2	18192.04
FTSE 100 / May 2	8149.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 2	17906.01

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 2	79.53
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 2	20000
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 2	206619
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 2	2311.74
Diesel/Litre / May 2	281.96

Gainers
Losers
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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