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UAE envoy reaffirms desire to increase bilateral ties: FO

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi on Wednesday reaffirmed...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Pakistan

150 Rare Falcons Export Case; IHC grants time for FO's report

The court adjourned the hearing till January 22.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Pakistan

Turkish FM to visit Pakistan on January 12: FO

Cavusoglu will hold bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and call on the Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi during the visit.
The visit is part of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries, read the FO statement.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 06:07pm

Afghan delegation led by Karim Khalili to arrive in Islamabad today on three-day visit

Ustad Karim Khalili will call on the Prime Minister and hold meetings with Speaker National Assembly, Foreign Minister and other dignitaries
The visit is part of Pakistan's ongoing policy to reach out to political leadership in Afghanistan to forge common understanding on the Afghan peace process

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 11:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan fulfilling obligations in Mumbai case; India not sending witnesses: FO

He said legal process in the Mumbai case remained stalled due to reluctance by Indian side to send witnesses for cross examination by Pakistani court.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

Pakistan

Legal process in ‘Mumbai Case’ remains stalled due to reluctance by Indian side: FO

Foreign Office says investigations, prosecutions and subsequent convictions, through due process, are a reflection of effectiveness of Pakistan’s legal system
FO spokesperson says Pakistan is fully abiding by its own statutes and fulfillment of its international obligations

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:06pm

Pakistan

Pakistan stresses constant engagement, flexibility as 2nd round of Afghan talks starts

He said the two teams had made significant progress by finalizing the rules and procedures last month and had now reconvened to negotiate on substantive issues.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 07:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes decision of Saudi Arabia, Qatar to reopen borders

Pakistan hoped that the GCC Summit, being held today in Riyadh, would further build on these encouraging developments.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Niger

Foreign office said we remain in strong support and solidarity with the government and people of Niger in this hour of grief and sorrow.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:30pm

Pakistan

Pakistan excels as 'anchor of peace' at foreign policy front

Pakistan effectively exposed India's state-sponsored terrorism and disinformation agenda.
Also, it was ensured that Kashmir dispute was highlighted at every regional, multilateral and bilateral forum and engagement.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 09:42pm

Public blame game detrimental to Afghan peace process and for enhanced bilateral ties: FO

As Afghan peace process enters delicate stage, it is important for the negotiating parties to avoid accusations and to demonstrate wisdom: FO
Foreign Office states that Pakistan is concerned at the increasing level of violence in Afghanistan during the current year

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

FO says Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC resulting in injuries to 25-year-old Sagheera in Rakhchikri sector
This year, Indian occupation forces carried out 3003 ceasefire violations, resulting in 27 shahadats and serious injuries to 250 innocent civilians: Foreign Office

Published 20 Dec, 2020 03:35pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi calls on UAE PM in Dubai, exchanges views on issues of mutual interest

Foreign Minister Qureshi exchanged views with the Prime Minister of UAE on a range of issues of mutual interest.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 06:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan expresses concern over US sanctions, reiterates supports to Turkey

According to spokesperson Pakistan acknowledged and appreciated Turkey’s invaluable role towards regional and international peace and stability.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:46am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns India's 'false propaganda campaign’ to defame it internationally

“By spreading falsehoods, India can neither cast a shadow on the international stature of Pakistan nor can divert the attention of the international community from its horrendous human rights record.” says FO.
The disinformation operation actively targeted academic institutions and served New Delhi's interests mainly by reviving “dead media, dead think-tanks, and NGOs”, EU DisinfoLab report says.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 05:52pm

Pakistan

AJK President apprise envoys of OIC member states of Kashmir situation

The President also interacted with the ambassadors of various Muslim countries before and after the briefing and apprised them of the latest situation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 07:17pm

Pakistan

UNGA adopts Pak-Philippines resolution, welcomes Kartarpur Corridor initiative

The resolution on the "promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue" has been adopted by UNGA by an overwhelming majority, Foreign Office said .

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 03:16pm

Inclusion of IIOJK dispute is manifestation of OIC's consistent support to Kashmir cause: FO

Foreign office states the declaration explicitly reiterated the organisation's principled position on the IIOJK dispute for a peaceful settlement in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions

Updated 29 Nov, 2020 01:31pm

Pakistan

Foreign Office, Comstech launch Consortium of Excellence

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said it will help in obtaining a greater share of the digital/high tech export market-globally.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 10:25am

Pakistan

MEA's response on Pakistan's doc regarding India’s 'sponsorship of terrorism' rejected

the Dossier presented by Pakistan extensively documents India’s active planning, promoting, aiding, abetting, financing and execution of terrorist activities against Pakistan, says FO.

Updated 16 Nov, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

India is a perpetrator of state-terrorism in IIOJK, elsewhere; cannot advise others on the issue: FO

FO said India's fabricated accusations do not turn falsehood into truth.

Published 13 Nov, 2020 11:59am

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

Foreign office says this year, India has committed 2,660 ceasefire violations to date, resulting in 20 shahadats and serious injuries to 203 innocent civilians

Published 12 Nov, 2020 03:27pm

Pakistan

Pakistan strongly condemns Jeddah cemetery attack, stands in solidarity with Kingdom: FO

“Pakistan supports the measures taken by the Kingdom to maintain its safety and security,” the statement added.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 11:44pm

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects baseless Indian propaganda against Kartarpur Corridor: FO

The FO says the malicious propaganda by the Indian Government is simply an attempt to malign the “Peace Corridor” initiative by casting mischievous aspersions against the interests of the Sikh community

Published 05 Nov, 2020 06:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan will work with whoever wins US elections: FO

FO spokesperson said the election was an internal matter of the US.

Updated 06 Nov, 2020 09:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul University attack: FO

At least 19 people were killed and 22 wounded Monday when militants stormed Afghanistan's biggest university in an attack that ended only after hours of fighting with security forces.

Updated 02 Nov, 2020 09:30pm

FO rejects fake news against Pakistani diaspora in France from dummy twitter accounts

Foreign Office says Pakistani community in France is law abiding and contributing positively to the French economy

Updated 01 Nov, 2020 03:20pm

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

FO says this year, India has committed 2,580 ceasefire violations to date, resulting in 19 martyrdoms and serious injuries to 199 innocent civilians

Published 30 Oct, 2020 01:24pm

Markets

India’s arms amassing carries serious repercussions for regional peace: FO

“The recent unprecedented rate of missile tests conducted by India is yet another manifestation of dangerous Indian conventional and nuclear military build-ups,” the spokesperson said.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:17pm

Pakistan summons French ambassador to condemn 'Islamophobic' campaign

FO states that Pakistan condemns systematic Islamophobic campaign under the garb of freedom of expression

Published 26 Oct, 2020 01:35pm

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Stock	Price
First Punjab Mod. / Jan 26 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.70 ▲ 0.20 (14.89%)
Ghani Auto Ind. / Jan 26 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	6.80 ▲ 0.69 (13.33%)
Habib Ins. / Jan 26 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	8.50 ▲ 0.69 (13.18%)
Bawany Air / Jan 26 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	22.38 ▲ 1.89 (11.34%)
Unicap Mod. / Jan 26 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.10 ▼ -0.01 (10.00%)
Hi-Tech Lubricants / Jan 26 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	60.28 ▲ 7.55 (9.66%)
Pak Datacom Ltd / Jan 26 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	113.50 ▲ 4.58 (9.03%)
Fazal Cloth / Jan 26 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	229.68 ▲ 30.92 (7.50%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 26 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.03 ▼ -0.10 (6.32%)
B.R.R. Mod. / Jan 26 B.R.R. Guardian Modaraba(BRR)	14.00 ▲ 0.46 (5.98%)

Stock	Price
Hala Enterpries / Jan 26 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	10.81 ▼ 0.97 (-11.76%)
Saritow Sp. / Jan 26 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	9.90 ▼ 0.86 (-11.61%)
Grays Leas. / Jan 26 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.17 ▼ 0.69 (-10.86%)
PICIC Insurance / Jan 26 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.38 ▼ 0.11 (-9.80%)
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 26 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.12 ▼ 0.27 (-9.40%)
First Prud Mod. / Jan 26 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.10 ▼ 0.35 (-8.70%)
Altern Energy / Jan 26 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	27.25 ▼ 1.75 (-8.40%)
Summit Bank / Jan 26 Summit Bank Limited(SMBL)	1.83 ▼ 0.14 (-8.04%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Jan 26 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.74 ▼ 0.25 (-7.94%)
Khurshid Spinng / Jan 26 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	19.86 ▼ 0.00 (-7.46%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Jan 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,686,000 ▼ 8.01
K-Electric Ltd / Jan 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	25,544,000 ▼ 0.11
Invest Cap. Bank / Jan 26 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	17,052,500 ▼ 0.87
Unity Foods / Jan 26 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	16,920,978 ▼ 1.02
Fauji Foods / Jan 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	15,931,500 ▼ 0.35
Fauji Fert. Bin / Jan 26 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	12,716,500 ▼ 1.75
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Jan 26 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	10,876,500 ▼ 0.31
Hum Network / Jan 26 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	10,747,500 ▼ 0.17
Aisha Steel / Jan 26 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	9,137,500 ▼ 1.32
Jahangir Sid. Co. / Jan 26 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	8,165,000 ▼ 0.75

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 26	160.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 26	160.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 26	103.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 26	1.37
Euro to USD / Jan 26	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 26	3842.69
India Sensex / Jan 26	48347.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 26	28822.29
Nasdaq / Jan 26	13577.42
Hang Seng / Jan 26	30159.01
FTSE 100 / Jan 26	6638.85
Dow Jones / Jan 26	30870.85
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 26	13643.95
France CAC40 / Jan 26	5472.36

Indicator	Value
UK LIBOR % / Jan 26	0.09

Foreign Office

UAE envoy reaffirms desire to increase bilateral ties: FO

150 Rare Falcons Export Case; IHC grants time for FO's report

Turkish FM to visit Pakistan on January 12: FO

Afghan delegation led by Karim Khalili to arrive in Islamabad today on three-day visit

Pakistan fulfilling obligations in Mumbai case; India not sending witnesses: FO

Legal process in ‘Mumbai Case’ remains stalled due to reluctance by Indian side: FO

Pakistan stresses constant engagement, flexibility as 2nd round of Afghan talks starts

Pakistan welcomes decision of Saudi Arabia, Qatar to reopen borders

Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Niger

Pakistan excels as 'anchor of peace' at foreign policy front

Public blame game detrimental to Afghan peace process and for enhanced bilateral ties: FO

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

FM Qureshi calls on UAE PM in Dubai, exchanges views on issues of mutual interest

Pakistan expresses concern over US sanctions, reiterates supports to Turkey

Pakistan condemns India's 'false propaganda campaign’ to defame it internationally

AJK President apprise envoys of OIC member states of Kashmir situation

UNGA adopts Pak-Philippines resolution, welcomes Kartarpur Corridor initiative

Inclusion of IIOJK dispute is manifestation of OIC's consistent support to Kashmir cause: FO

Foreign Office, Comstech launch Consortium of Excellence

MEA's response on Pakistan's doc regarding India’s 'sponsorship of terrorism' rejected

India is a perpetrator of state-terrorism in IIOJK, elsewhere; cannot advise others on the issue: FO

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

Pakistan strongly condemns Jeddah cemetery attack, stands in solidarity with Kingdom: FO

Pakistan rejects baseless Indian propaganda against Kartarpur Corridor: FO

Pakistan will work with whoever wins US elections: FO

Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul University attack: FO

FO rejects fake news against Pakistani diaspora in France from dummy twitter accounts

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

India’s arms amassing carries serious repercussions for regional peace: FO

Pakistan summons French ambassador to condemn 'Islamophobic' campaign

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