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People aged 65 and above can now register for COVID-19 vaccination, announces Asad Umar

Explaining the registration process, Asad wrote: 'Just write down ur CNIC number and send a message on 1166.'
On February 3, Pakistan began its vaccination drive with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Governor hands over 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to KMC

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail Sunday gifted 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to Karachi Metropolitan...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

Pakistan

NCOC approached for ‘Panahgah’ workers’ vaccination

ISLAMABAD: As part of the strategy to make ‘Panahgahs’ safe and secure and promoting healthy lives at the...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

Editorials

IMF acquiescence-laden govt-IPPs deal

EDITORIAL: The federal cabinet formally approved a deal with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) projected to save ...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

Senate tickets allotted to ‘handpicked’ candidates

ISLAMABAD, February 13, 2021: In violation of its manifesto pledge to uphold merit, the ruling Pakistan...

Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am

Pakistan

Country's large industry showing strong growth: Asad Umar

He said the industrial sector is now showing sustained strong growth.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:37pm

Pakistan

Minister reviews various projects under PPP mode

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired a meeting to review...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Industry showing strong growth, says Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the country’s large industry...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Pakistan

Power policy: PD told to incorporate agreed recommendations

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) directed the Power Division to incorporate the agreed...

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

Coronavirus vaccination: Registration for aged people from next week: Asad

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) chief and Minister for Planning, Development, and...

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:34am

Pakistan

Anyone 65 and above can register for COVID-19 vaccine from next week: Asad Umar

The vaccination of those who register in this category will start in March," Asad Umar tweeted.
On February 3, Pakistan began its vaccination drive with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:01pm

Govt-IPPs deal: Rs800bn saving projected

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval to the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee on Energy...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

What lies in store for PSM, CJP asks ministers

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought complete details of the privatisation plan of the Pakistan Steel ...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

Pakistan

Govt to take every possible measure to end horse-trading in polling process: Asad Umar

The Planning Minister said it is an open secret that sale purchase of votes has been a tradition in the history of Senate elections in Pakistan.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 07:53pm

Govt mulling reducing taxes on imported food items

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the government was giving priority to the uplift of common man ...

Published 09 Feb, 2021 04:43am

ECC clears report agreed with IPPs on Rs403bn payment

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has cleared Implementation Committee report...

Published 09 Feb, 2021 04:43am

Payment mechanism, pact with IPPs: CCoE approves Power Division’s summary

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has approved a summary submitted by the Power Division on payment...

Published 09 Feb, 2021 04:43am

Pakistan

Asad Umar says Sindh is vaccinating VIPs, urge govt to give COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers only

His statement comes after pictures on social media showed PML-N leader Mohammad Zubair's, daughter and son-in-law being vaccinated in Karachi.
Umar said that during the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) meeting, the Sindh government was instructed to vaccinate healthcare workers only.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:33pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt informed: Vaccines only administered to healthcare workers

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar who is supervising the National...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

Editorials

An expensive correction

EDITORIAL: The federal finance minister, Dr Hafeez Sheikh, made disturbing revelations to the cabinet while seeking...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

Pipeline capacity: New LNG terminals meeting criteria: CCoE

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has decided that in order to provide fair and a level-playing ...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

Beleaguered PSM faces shutdown prospect

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday hinted at closing down the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), if the...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Transparent Senate election to ensure strong democracy: Asad Umar

The minster said the power of democracy comes from the parliament and from the elected representatives' moral strength, and not from any of the armed force.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 06:52pm

Pakistan

National coronavirus vaccination drive begins

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday started the national coronavirus vaccination drive with administering a Covid-19...

Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am

Opinion

Pakistan

National Immunization Drive against COVID-19 begins countrywide

Asad Umar said it is the because of the government's effective strategy and the cooperation of the people that we managed to control the spread of the pandemic.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 06:03pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus vaccination in all provinces begins today

ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar Tuesday announced starting coronavirus...

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:35am

Pakistan

Vaccine drive in provincial capitals to start tomorrow: Asad Umar

Asad Umar said the frontline health workers would receive the vaccine on priority.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 07:38pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.85 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	501.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	85.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	481.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.53 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 2 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	96.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.85 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	501.13 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	85.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	481.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.53 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 2 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	96.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Dec 2 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	43,072,746 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Dec 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	39,797,114 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Fert Bin / Dec 2 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	27,568,000 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Dec 2 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	27,255,000 ▲ 0.00
Hum Network / Dec 2 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	22,004,000 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,256,413 ▲ 0.00
D.G.K.Cement / Dec 2 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	14,240,764 ▲ 0.00
Air Link Com. / Dec 2 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	13,542,140 ▲ 0.00
Dewan Cement / Dec 2 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	12,062,500 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	10,296,343 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 1	285.15
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 1	284.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 1	146.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 1	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 1	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 1	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Dec 1	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 1	4594.63
India Sensex / Dec 1	67481.19
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 1	33431.51
Nasdaq / Dec 1	14305.03
Hang Seng / Dec 1	16830.30
FTSE 100 / Dec 1	7529.35
Dow Jones / Dec 1	36245.50
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 1	16397.52
France CAC40 / Dec 1	7346.15

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 1	74.07
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 1	17235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 1	189043
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 1	2072.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 1	79.42

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