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Netherlands foreign minister to visit Pakistan

Sigrid Kaag's visit will help further strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields

Published 01 Sep, 2021 03:02pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Tajikistan to coordinate for response on Afghanistan: FM tells counterpart

FM Qureshi discusses Afghanistan situation with Tajik counterpart

Published 25 Aug, 2021 12:55pm

Pakistan

FM to embark on three-day visit to Iran, Tajikistan today

FO says Qureshi will also visit Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Will have high-level interactions on the evolving situation in Afghanistan, FO adds

Published 24 Aug, 2021 02:54pm

Pakistan

FO welcomes 'timely' UN reiteration on its stance over IIOJK

Foreign Office says it particularly appreciates timeliness of statement as it coincides with completion of two years of India’s illegal and unilateral actions in the occupied valley

Updated 07 Aug, 2021 06:51pm

Pakistan

No favourites in Afghanistan, says Pakistan's Foreign Office

Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri says all energies should be focused on finding an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in Afghanistan

Published 02 Aug, 2021 04:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes European lawmakers' letter against human rights violations in IIOJK

Letter is yet another demonstration of the continuing global censure of the ongoing human rights violations in IIOJK, says Pakistan's foreign ministry

Updated 31 Jul, 2021 04:13pm

Growing tensions in the region: Pak-China friendship remains unaffected: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday said it's time-tested friendship with China had flourished with strength and remained...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:30am

Pakistan

FO calls on India to refrain from its smear propaganda against Pakistan

Statement says India's remarks about abduction of Afghan ambassador's daughter in Islamabad are 'gratuitous and unwarranted'

Published 23 Jul, 2021 11:24am

Pakistan

FO expresses grief over death of seven Pakistanis in Canada house fire

Pakistan's Consulate General in Vancouver is in contact with the relevant Canadian authorities to ascertain the facts, FO said

Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:02pm

Pakistan

Assertions of Afghan side are contrary to facts: FO

Foreign Office dismisses Kabul's remarks that outlawed TTP did not operate on Afghanistan soil
Says Pakistan has been making serious and sincere efforts for facilitating intra-Afghan peace process for inclusive political settlement

Published 28 Jun, 2021 02:00pm

Pakistan

FO rejects reports of dispatching mangoes to India

ISLAMABAD: In response to queries from some media colleagues regarding gift of Pakistani mangoes to foreign...

Published 14 Jun, 2021 03:39am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns killing of Kashmiri man in illegal custody in IIOJK

Mohammad Amin Malik died due to torture by Indian occupation forces
FO calls on the world to hold India accountable for grave and systematic human rights violations against Kashmiris

Published 05 Jun, 2021 05:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan calls for investigation into illegal uranium sale in India

Expresses concern after seven people were arrested on Friday for possessing six kg of uranium in Jharkhand's Bokaro
FO says these incidents point to possible existence of a black market for nuclear materials

Published 05 Jun, 2021 11:25am

Pakistan

Pakistan appreciates US's timely provision of Covid-19 medical supplies

FO says gesture part of Washington's continued assistance to support country's relief measures

Published 04 Jun, 2021 04:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes UNHRC’s decision to investigate human rights violations by Israel

Resolution presented by Pakistan on behalf of OIC, was adopted by the council on Thursday
Investigation should aim to identify perpetrators to ensure they are held accountable, the resolution says

Published 28 May, 2021 01:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan asks 12 Indian High Commission officials, families to quarantine after Covid-19 positive case surfaces

On May 22, these officials and their families entered Pakistan through the Wagah border.
All 12 officials, and their family members and drivers have been asked to quarantine.

Published 25 May, 2021 11:49am

Pakistan

Pakistan conveys its serious concern to Afghan side over 'irresponsible statements and baseless allegations' made by Afghan leadership

"Pakistan has emphasized that groundless accusations erode trust and vitiate the environment between the two brotherly countries," FO said.
Pakistan operates an organized system of support for the Taliban, Ghani had said.

Published 17 May, 2021 02:10pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Israeli forces attack on Al-Aqsa mosque, urge world to protect Palestinians

"Such attacks, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan are against all humanitarian norms and human rights laws," FO said.
Tension has mounted in Jerusalem over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers.

Published 08 May, 2021 01:32pm

Pakistan calls for 'thorough investigation' after seizure of over 7kg of uranium in India

"Security of nuclear materials should be the top priority for all countries," FO said.
Two men in the western Maharashtra state of India were arrested for illegally possessing over seven kilograms (15.4 pounds) of natural uranium.

Published 08 May, 2021 11:13am

Pakistan

Pakistan protests Indian troops' crossing of Working Boundary, firing at Pakistani posts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed this as India's first serious and grave violation of Directors General Military Operation (DGMOs) understanding in 2021.
Indian Border Security Force troops fired 30 rounds of the small arms and four bombs of 60-millimetre mortar at Pakistani post.

Published 04 May, 2021 12:20pm

Pakistan

FO expresses sympathies on tragic train accident in Egypt which killed at least 11 people

Eleven people were killed and 98 injured on Sunday in a train accident in Egypt's Qalioubia province north of Cairo.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the government, the brotherly people of Egypt and the families of those who have lost their lives," FO said.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 11:43am

‘High-risk country’: UK’s evaluation not based on facts: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Monday termed the United Kingdom’s decision to include the country to its high-risk countries...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:30am

No military solution to Afghan conflict: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Sunday said there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. “We have...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Niger village which killed 58 people

Armed men in southwestern Niger killed at least 58 people when they intercepted a convoy returning from a weekly market.
The government and people of Pakistan extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured, FO said.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan joins OIC in observing int’l day to combat Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in observing the first-ever...

Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:38am

Pakistan

Pakistan reiterates its call to India to rescind all illegal actions in IIOJK

"The UK Parliamentarians have once again condemned human and civil rights abuses of Kashmiri people through military occupation of the region. They have also demanded the UK government to take action against the human rights violation in IIOJK," the FO spokesman said.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 04:22pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia

A Houthi projectile injured five civilians in a border village in Jazan region.
"Pakistan also calls on Houthi militia to halt its attacks on Ma’arib governorate in Yemen. We reiterate our call for a comprehensive political solution to the conflict in Yemen through peaceful means," FO said.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 04:03pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's OMCs to see signficant rise in sales with uptick in economic activity: Report

The report was of the view that the pickup in HSD volumes is largely attributable to high economic activity compared to the same period last year, back in February 2020 industry volumes posted a decline of 26pc YoY, amid the restrictions and lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:32am

Pakistan

Pakistan calls on international community to play role to address systematic violence against women in IIOJK

The incidents of systematic violence and mass rapes in IIOJK have been documented by a number of independent Commissions, human rights organzations, global media and civil society organizations, including the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the FO said.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 02:12pm

Pakistan

Passion, perseverance and determination of Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr will always be remembered: FO

The three climbers who went missing on February 5 were officially declared dead on Thursday.
It is believed the group reached the summit but encountered a problem on the way down.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 29	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 29	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 29	156.41
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 29	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 29	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 29	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01
France CAC40 / Apr 26	8088.24
India Sensex / Apr 29	74257.68

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Petrol/Litre / Apr 29	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 29	83.16
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 29	2332.70
Diesel/Litre / Apr 29	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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