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Balochistan

Ministry of IT launches 'Smart Village' project in all provinces

Initiative aims to increase remote areas' access to a range of digital services in the domain of health, education, commerce, and livelihood

Published 16 Jun, 2021 08:02pm

Pakistan

At least 23 killed as passenger bus crashes in Khuzdar, Balochistan

Balochistan Levies officials have begun rescue operation

Updated 11 Jun, 2021 03:52pm

Pakistan

Balochistan neglected in top slots of SECP in past: Senate told

Ali Muhammad said that it was unfortunate that the creator of 18th amendment of constitution, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) did not remember Balochistan.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 05:53pm

Pakistan

Four FC soldiers martyred, eight injured in Quetta, Turbat attacks

At least four terrorists were also killed during exchange of fire
ISPR says such coward acts by inimical elements backed by anti-state forces cannot sabotage the hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan

Updated 01 Jun, 2021 03:15pm

Pakistan

Three injured in Quetta explosion, casualties feared

At least three people have been injured in a bomb explosion in Quetta on Monday, as reported by local media.
There has been a significant uptick in violence in Balochistan, with several incidents of terrorism being reported last year.

Updated 24 May, 2021 03:20pm

Pakistan

Great spot: rare Persian leopard pair sighted in Pakistan

Baloch said there was no previous record of the creature ever being sighted in Pakistan.

Published 21 May, 2021 03:05pm

Pakistan

PM Khan to lay foundation of Mashkel to Naukundi Road project

Gill says the construction of the two-way road will cost Rs7 billion and its overall completion will take two years
Naukandi is a far-flung and underprivileged area of Balochistan: SAPM

Updated 20 May, 2021 12:40pm

Business & Finance

ODGCL discovers gas reserves in Balochistan

OGDCL said that the discovery of Jandran X-04 is the result of aggressive exploration strategy adopted by the company.

Published 17 May, 2021 11:46am

Pakistan

Sheikh Rashid condemns terrorist attack on FC soldiers in Balochistan

Four FC personnel embraced martyrdom and six others suffered injuries in a cross-border attack from Afghanistan.

Published 05 May, 2021 04:48pm

Pakistan

Rain, thunderstorms likely to persist in Balochistan

The minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded at 12 degree centigrade and 6.4 degree centigrade in Ziarat respectively on Tuesday.

Published 04 May, 2021 06:34pm

Pakistan

Soft loans to be disbursed among Balochistan youth on Wednesday

Usman Dar said loans amounting to Rs8 billion had been disbursed among 10,000 youth under Kamyab Jawan Programme.

Published 27 Apr, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan

Development of South Balochistan's roads to improve connectivity of Gwadar with North: Asim Bajwa

The project is expected to be completed in three years at an estimated cost of Rs20 billion.

Published 27 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

China Strongly Condemns 'Terrorist Attack' In Balochistan

On Thursday, China stated that it "strongly condemns" the bombing of a luxury hotel hosting the Chinese ambassador in Southwestern Pakistan, which killed at least four people.
Pakistan's military is fighting an insurgency in the province, and it is host to China's significant strategic infrastructure interests, through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 02:19pm

Pakistan

Baluchistan Government imposes broader lockdown till May 1st.

All sorts of public gatherings will be banned in the province, starting May 1.
The inter-city transport will be suspended on Saturdays and Sundays, while public transport will operate with 50 percent capacity.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 07:35pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s powerful groups enjoy economic privileges of over $17bn: UNDP Report

The report highlights that the poorest and richest Pakistanis live in completely different countries, with literacy levels, health outcomes, and living standards that are poles apart.
Pakistan’s tax system does not contribute significantly to reducing inequality in the country due to low share of direct taxation, which is under 20 percent.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 11:56am

Pakistan

Development, prosperity of Balochistan Govt's priority: Asad Qaiser

The Speaker said CPEC project is a game changer for Pakistan.
He said Gwadar port will become the hub of development.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 08:42pm

Pakistan

Federal govt provides additional doses of COVID vaccine to provinces

The vaccine jabs were transported in the cold-chain containers via road and by air
At least 452000 shots of Sinopharm and CanSino vaccine have been provided to Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan

Published 01 Apr, 2021 11:42am

Pakistan

Balochistan to be hub of economic & trade activities: Governor

Yasinzai lauded China's efforts to provide special privileges and facilities to traders and industrialists, especially in Balochistan.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 08:39pm

Pakistan

Heat wave persist over districts of Sindh and Balochistan

Partly cloudy weather with light rain is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 08:19pm

Pakistan

Very Hot weather is expected in Sindh and Balochistan

Rain-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 05:45pm

Technology

Pakistan to launch digital payment gateway soon, Ministry of IT

Projects have been launched under the Universal Service Fund for network coverage in the province.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 12:28pm

Pakistan

Balochistan govt approves universal health insurance policy

“Government Balochistan approves a universal health insurance policy for all the people of Balochistan.”
“This shall be a very comprehensive policy which shall inshallah benefit all the people of the province and bring revolutionary health care,” the Chief Minister said.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 05:34pm

Pakistan

Steps being taken for development of recreational places: Jam Kamal

The CM Balochistan was briefed about the parks in detail by Commissioner Quetta.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 08:53pm

Pakistan

Rain, hailstorm lashed different parts of Balochistan including Quetta

The minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded at 8.6 degree centigrade and 1.6 degree centigrade in Ziarat on Monday.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:18pm

Pakistan

Blast in coal mine leaves seven dead in Balochistan

Chief Inspector of Mines Shafqat Fayyaz said, a build-up of methane gas in the mine caused an explosion as the workers were still inside.
Rescue teams initiated an operation and recovered the bodies of all the miners.

Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:06pm

Pakistan

Election of Baloch, tribal leaders on Senate top slots to strengthen federation: PM

He also expressed good wishes for both the chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 08:21pm

Pakistan

100 million trees to be planted in Balochistan, coastal areas: SAPM

The SAPM said waste water treatment plant would be operational soon, adding that the tourism sector was being promoted under the Prime Minister's vision.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

PM orders federal secretaries to visit Balochistan every month to resolve problems

He asked the federal secretaries to pay the visit at least once a month and resolve issues related to their ministries, divisions and departments.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:52pm

Pakistan

Govt reportedly offers six Senate seats to opposition from Balochistan

The development came hours after the Supreme Court of Pakistan opined that the Senate election is held "under the Constitution" and thus cannot be conducted through an open ballot, as per the government's demand.
The proposal was tabled by Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to the opposition lawmaker Ghafoor Haideri.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 08:53pm

Pakistan

Chinese official denies ‘delay, suspension’ on CPEC projects in Pakistan

The statement from Chinese official came after reports emerged that projects in Gwadar had been suspended or stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic and over financing disputes.
"It is true that COVID-19 had some negative impact on some projects but I can tell you that on CPEC projects, not a single CPEC project is suspended or delayed."

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 07:15pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 3	278.23
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 3	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 3	153.05
USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.25
Euro to USD / May 3	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 3	5127.79
India Sensex / May 3	73878.15
Tokyo Nikkei / May 3	38236.07
Nasdaq / May 3	16156.33
Hang Seng / May 3	18475.92
FTSE 100 / May 3	8213.49
Dow Jones / May 3	38675.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 3	18001.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 3	78.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 3	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 3	205418
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 3	2301.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 3	78.06
Petrol/Litre / May 5	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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