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Efforts underway to rescue six Pakistanis stranded in Red Sea

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Monday that every possible efforts are being made to rescue the six Pakistani...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

Pakistan

Guterres tells Qureshi: Pakistan fundamental partner of UN

ISLAMABAD: Calling Pakistan a “fundamental partner of the United Nations”, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Anotnio...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

Pakistan

Transit Trade Agreement: Qureshi for early conclusion of Pak-Afghan talks

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the need for early conclusion of talks between...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

Pakistan

Int’l Day to Combat Islamophobia being observed in OIC countries today

He said we remain determined to promote values of peaceful coexistence as well as interfaith and cultural harmony.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 07:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan joins OIC in observing first ever ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia'

FO says the scourge of Islamophobia, fuelled by populism, hate speech, and lack of knowledge and disinformation, is causing unimaginable suffering to Muslim minorities around the world
The OIC’s unanimous support for the designation of this Day is a reflection of the sentiments of billions of Muslims around the world: Foreign Office

Published 15 Mar, 2021 11:36am

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes formation of Govt of National Unity in Libya: FO

Zahid Hafeez appreciated the resolve of the Libyan people for peace and security
Pakistan accords high importance to its historically close and cordial ties with Libya: FO

Published 14 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

RAW involved in abduction of Habib: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the United States’ new push for the UN-led peace effort in Afghanistan ...

Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am

Pakistan

Uzbek foreign minister arrives on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:49am

Pakistan

FO refutes State Dept for referring to J&K as ‘union territory’

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, once again refuted the US State Department for referring to Jammu and...

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 09:43am

Europe-based envoys: Qureshi underscores need for using economic tools

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Wednesday, urged Pakistan’s envoys based in European ...

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:58am

14th Summit of ECO virtually today

ISLAMABAD: The 14th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held virtually today (Thursday),...

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:58am

Pakistan

Pakistan, China to mark 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will commence celebrations today to commemorate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties...

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am

Pakistan

Pakistan recognizes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Khashoggi murder case

FO says we have taken note of the public release of the US Administration's declassified intelligence report, containing its assessment on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Chaudhry says Saudi government has underlined that it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure the individuals responsible are properly investigated, convicted and sentenced and that justice is served

Published 28 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iraq agree to promote existing bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their mutual desire to further promote and solidify existing bilateral...

Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am

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FATF acknowledges Pakistan’s commitment to combat terrorist financing: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, Friday, said that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has acknowledged ...

Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan urges India to allow UN, OHCHR, OIC, int’l media to visit IIOJ&K

“Such guided tours are a smokescreen, aimed at diverting international attention from India’s egregious human rights violations in IOK and creating a false impression of normalcy.”
He said the visit means nothing in the absence of access to all the areas and free interaction with the Kashmiri people and the civil society in an atmosphere free of intimidation.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 07:30pm

Pakistan

FM to visit Egypt on Feb 16-18

Qureshi will also interact with leading Egyptian businessmen and members of the Pakistani community, the FO said.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 06:45pm

Pakistan

UN report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed to region by terrorist groups: FO

The Spokesperson said Pakistan has also raised the issue of cross border attacks carried out by TTP on security forces deployed on its side of the border.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 06:14pm

Threats from Afghan-based terror groups: UN report vindicates Pakistan’s position: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for a “dedicated” effort by Afghan security forces and Resolute Support Mission...

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 09:33am

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Army chief’s ‘peace in all directions’ statement reflects Pakistan’s desire for regional security: FO

He said during the same period, over half a dozen Kashmiri youth were arbitrarily arrested in south Kashmir districts.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 08:07pm

Pakistan

Broadsheet: PAC’s deadline to AGP for calculation of losses expires

ISLAMABAD: The deadline given by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) to...

Updated 03 Feb, 2021 09:29am

Pakistan

Ceasefire violations: Indian diplomat summoned

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat and lodged with him a strong protest over the ceasefire...

Updated 03 Feb, 2021 09:19am

Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat summoned to register Pakistan's strong protest over ceasefire violations: FO

The Indian occupation forces along the LoC and the Working Boundary have been continuously targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-caliber mortars, and automatic weapons.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

Pakistan

‘We are closely following the developments in Myanmar’: FO

“We hope that all parties involved will exercise restraint, uphold the rule of law, engage constructively, and work towards a peaceful outcome.”
Aung San Suu Kyi along with other political leader of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party were detained in early morning raids.

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 05:38pm

Pakistan

Prohibition of nuclear weapons: Pakistan not bound by treaty: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan does not consider itself bound by any of the obligations enshrined in Treaty on the Prohibition...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

Pakistan

Pakistan looks forward to work with New US Administration: FO

He said Pak-US bilateral relationship has been a factor for regional peace and stability.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

Time for world to see 'India as state-sponsor of terrorism': FO

The Foreign Office Spokesperson said India, which masqueraded itself as a victim of terrorism for too long, had fully been exposed at international level.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 06:50pm

Pakistan

Multilateral arena: Pakistan, Italy agree to work together

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy on Wednesday agreed to work together to further deepen mutual cooperation in the...

Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am

Pakistan

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

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 10	278.14
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 10	277.97
USD to Japanese Yen / May 10	155.78
USD to Swiss Franc / May 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 10	1.25
Euro to USD / May 10	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 10	5222.68
India Sensex / May 10	72664.47
Tokyo Nikkei / May 10	38229.11
Nasdaq / May 10	16340.87
Hang Seng / May 10	18963.68
FTSE 100 / May 10	8433.76
Dow Jones / May 10	39512.84
Germany DAX 30 / May 10	18772.85

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 10	78.26
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 10	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 10	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 10	2360.50
Cotton US¢/pound / May 10	77.31
Petrol/Litre / May 11	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 11 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 11 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 11 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 11 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 11 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 11 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 11 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 11 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 11 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 11 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 11 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 11 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 11 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 11 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 11 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 11 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 11 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 11 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 11 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 11 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 11 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 11 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 11 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 11 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 11 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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