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Islamabad

ATC sentences three to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media

Another person has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
The case had been pending before the court for the past four years.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 03:32pm

Pakistan

NACTA issues warning of terror attack on key installations in Karachi

Key government buildings or installations could be targeted in the attack by foreign-backed terror elements, warns the Authority.
The information has already been shared with the relevant Law Enforcing Agencies in Sindh.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 09:10pm

Pakistan

Osama murder case: ATC extends physical remand of five CTF cops

During the proceedings, the judge inquired whether the weapons used in the killing had been recovered.
Five members of Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) were arrested on Saturday after Usama was allegedly shot dead by them while he was travelling in his vehicle.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

Business & Finance

Restructuring Plan: PIA not shifting headquarters to Islamabad

PIA added that the company is in the process of improving and restructuring the airline to make it a profitable venture despite severe constraints particularly COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted PIA as well as the airline industry.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 01:09pm

Pakistan

Five CTF personnel arrested over student’s death in Islamabad

Usama Nadeem, 21, was returning after dropping off a friend when the incident happened near G-10 Srinagar Highway.
Four CTF personnel including a sub-inspector said to be involved in the incident were arrested.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 04:14pm

Pakistan

CAA announces to install E-gates at major airports of Pakistan

The CAA has announced that in the first phase of the operation, e-gates will be installed at airports in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
E-gates are a self-automated service option which facilitates the passengers by scanning their passport before issued them their boarding passes.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

Asad for completing early feasibility study on bulk water supply to twin cities

He directed the Planning Secretary to seek clarification on issues related to availability of water from Tarbela to ICT.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Pakistan

PML-N candidate wins Islamabad mayor by-polls: unofficial results

Pir Adil Shah bagged 43 votes, while PTI’s Sajid Mahmood was able to secure 26 votes.
Sheikh Ansar Aziz, who belongs to PML-N, resigned from his post four months ahead of the completion of his tenure.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 06:18pm

Pakistan

Islamabad mayor election: PTI's candidate Malik Sajid Mahmood casts vote

The upcoming mayor will be elected for the next two months.
The election is being held after PML-N’s Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned in October.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:46am

Pakistan

CAA denies private airline’s plane travelling to Islamabad hit by bird

"The media report is not based on facts rather rumours," says CAA.
"The incident happened when the plane was at 37,000 feet above the land," claims spokesperson.

Updated 25 Dec, 2020 07:54pm

Pakistan

COAS, DG ISI meet PM Khan at PM house; Pakistan's internal, external security discussed

Ceasefire violations and frequent provocative measures from Indian forces along Line of Control came under discussion.
It was resolved that defence of the motherland will be ensured with the support of entire nation at all cost.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 06:57pm

Pakistan

Hindu community granted permission to construct cremation ground in Islamabad

In its order, the CDA said the height of the boundary wall shall not exceed seven feet and that of the enclosure not less than three feet.
The construction of the community centre will begin in January.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Life & Style

Islamabad gets its first drive-in movie theater amid coronavirus pandemic

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat said that this new initiative received a 'massive response'.
Movies will be screened in the evenings from Friday to Sunday and will follow a week-wise theme ranging from classics to action, science fiction, fantasy, and animations.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 11:53am

Pakistan

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari along with British High Commissioner Christian Turner welcomed Virgin Airlines at Islamabad Airport.
The airline will be operating a weekly eight-flight operation in Islamabad and Lahore.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 09:45am

Pakistan

Woman killed, 3 injured in IIOJK road mishaps

In another incident, a motorcyclist Wajahat Mushatq War sustained injuries after he met with an accident in Bomai area of Sopore.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 01:28pm

Pakistan

Faisal Mosque's main hall sealed over violations of SOPs

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat said that the hall has been sealed because precautionary measures were not followed during the Friday prayers.

Updated 07 Dec, 2020 01:27pm

Pakistan

PDM to decide future strategy in Islamabad Dec 8 meeting

The meeting will review various political options including resignations from assemblies, long march or holding negotiations with the government.
The huddle is also expected to form a joint team for the back-door diplomacy.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 07:20pm

Pakistan

ECP announces schedule of by-polls for Islamabad's mayor

The post went vacant after Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned on December 1. The by-poll will take place in December 28.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 04:03pm

Pakistan

After Karachi, Islamabad bans indoor dining

All assistant commissioners and subdivisional magistrates would remain in the field to ensure the orders issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act in order to prevent further covid infection, the DC tweeted.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 11:24am

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued amid ongoing TLP Islamabad sit-in

Several people were stuck in long queues of vehicles on major thoroughfares of the twin cities as the traffic gridlock piled misery on commuters.

Updated 16 Nov, 2020 02:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first robot-operated COVID-19 lab inaugurated in Islamabad

The mobile laboratory can conduct over 2,000 coronavirus tests per day and it requires as little as six staff members to operate all the shifts.

Updated 12 Nov, 2020 08:58pm

Pakistan

Islamabad administration seals five more neighborhoods

The lockdown will be imposed for 10 to 12 days, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:11am

Pakistan

Rising coronavirus cases: Five areas in Islamabad put under smart lockdown

Deputy Commissioner says these areas will be sealed in the next 24 hours for emerging as covid hotspots

Published 08 Nov, 2020 02:47pm

Pakistan

Authorities seal NUST, NUD, FAST, and NUML depts. in Islamabad amid COVID-19

The move came a day after they had sealed the International Islamic University, in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Updated 07 Nov, 2020 09:19pm

'Anyone not wearing face masks in public places can be arrested by Police': DC Islamabad

Islamabad administration has imposed Section 144 in the capital.

Updated 28 Oct, 2020 05:39pm

‘Second wave is here’: Islamabad administration imposes lockdown in 10 streets

Only people with jobs in essential services and with negative Covid certificates will be allowed to leave the area.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 10:37am

Pakistan

LHWs to march towards parliament if their demands not accepted

All negotiations broke down, as they were told their demands can only be met by the provincial government, not the federal.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 02:38pm

Pakistan

Rise in cases: Several COVID-19 hotspots, streets sealed in Islamabad

The district health department in a notification had recommended the Islamabad administration to impose a “smart” lockdown in areas where coronavirus cases are increasing

Published 11 Oct, 2020 11:51am

Pakistan

Islamabad to undergo ‘mini’ lockdown on COVID-19 hotspots on Sunday

In the first phase, the areas which will be put under a "mini" lockdown include G-9/4, G-10/4, I-8/2 and NPF.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 09:49pm

131 new cases take Punjab's tally to 95,742

Province reported one death.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 11:55am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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