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Karachi

Interior Ministry orders deployment of Rangers in NA-249 by poll

The by-election in the National Assembly constituency in Karachi is scheduled for April 29.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 04:41pm

Pakistan

Shrines in Sindh to remain closed for public till May 16

The decision has been taken amid rising number of coronavirus cases in the province.
Sindh reported 470 new cases on Wednesday, half of them were recorded in Karachi.

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

Pakistan

PM to announce a package for Sindh tomorrow in Sukkur

The package would be the beginning of development in the province, Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh said.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:12pm

BR Research

Is Changan bringing the UNI-T SUV to Pakistan?

The first one is the new compact crossover UNI-T SUV, the other is F70 pickup truck.
The UNI-T SUV made its global debut in March 2020.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 02:56pm

Pakistan

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

More than 100 TLP supporters have been arrested.
Lahore police arrested on Monday Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

Business & Finance

Business activities to remain close across Sindh two days a week

The notification said that meat shops, bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops would be open from 6 am to 8 pm on Friday and Sunday, while medical stores would be allowed to be open 24 hours a day.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

Business & Finance

Russian co intends to setup desalination, waste-to energy project in Karachi

The delegation was briefed about various incentives offered to enterprises in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and encouraged them to establish operations in SEZs located in Sindh.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:31pm

Pakistan

Two children, woman killed in Karachi blast

The blast was so intense that several cars were damaged while three shops were completely destroyed
Investigation officials said that the explosion occurred at an LPG cylinder shop

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 11:41am

Pakistan

Temperature in Karachi likely to decrease after heatwave

The record for the hottest day in April in Karachi was broken on April 3 when the mercury soared to 44°Celsius
The Met Office has said that rains across the country will be less than the average during the month of April

Published 04 Apr, 2021 01:50pm

Pakistan

In an alarming rise in HIV related deaths in Larkana district, 48 children have died since 2019

Poor infection control practices (ICP) including reuse of syringes and unscreened blood have lead to the spread of HIV.
The team found out that almost every child who tested positive had also received an injection of some kind in the previous year.
There are an estimated 190,000 HIV-positive people in Pakistan.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt inaugurates Pakistan’s first-ever electric bus

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry also congratulated Sindh government over the initiative.
As many as 100 buses are expected to hit the roads by the end of this year.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 06:13pm

Pakistan

Karachi to experience hot weather spell in coming days

Due to change of winds direction from southwest to north or northwest, hot and dry weather will prevail in the port city during next four to five days with maximum temperature likely to remain between 38-40 ºCelsius, said PMD.
- It also predicted suspension of the sea breeze in daytime, which will add to further soaring of the temperature in the port city.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

Sindh education department announces exam schedule for all students

Examinations for nursery till class eight will be held from June 7, while matriculation exams will be held from July 1 till July 15 across the province.
Moreover, Intermediate examinations will be held from July 28 and will continue till August 16.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 02:20pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 surge: Smart lockdown imposed in some areas of Karachi's Kemari District

The smart lockdowns will remain in place in the affected union councils (UCs) till April 4, 2021.
Three UCs of Baldia Town, including UC-5 of Saeedabad, UC-3 of Islam Nagar, and UC 1 of Gulshan-e-Ghazi have been placed under the smart lockdown.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 08:44pm

Pakistan

First consignment of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Karachi

The first batch of Sputnik V vaccine comprises 50,000 doses.
In January, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had allowed a local pharmaceutical firm, AGP, to import and distribute the Russian-developed Sputnik V.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 10:26am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 17, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (March 18, 2021)....

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am

Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in several Karachi localities amid resurge in COVID-19 cases

The district administration placed nine union councils of the three sub divisions including North Nazimabad, Gulberg and North Karachi under the micro smart lockdown.
The deputy commissioner put several areas of the district under micro lockdown from March 17th to March 31.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

15 mass vaccination centres to become functional from Wednesday

The mass vaccination centres being established in the top 15 Covid-19 affected cities including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Abbottabad and Mansehra.
A vaccination centre has been established at Isolation Hospital and Infectious Treatment Centre (IHITC) in Islamabad, where around 4000 people would be vaccinated against coronavirus on daily basis.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 06:51pm

Pakistan

Rangers personnel martyred, five injured in Karachi blast

The blast took place near a Rangers vehicle that parked in the Mominabad area.
SSP West Karachi said that that pieces of evidences collected from the crime scene show that the blast reportedly occurred in a motorcycle with explosive material installed in it.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to establish vaccination centres in major cities

The NCOC said that walk-in vaccination facilities would be opened from March 16.
People over 70 years of age can get themselves vaccinated at the nearest health facility after registering at 1166.

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 06:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh also imposes restrictions as COVID-19’s third wave hits the province

Restrictions will stay in effect till April 15.
Indoor weddings and other ceremonies have been banned.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:45pm

Pakistan

Three terrorists involved in attacking security forces arrested from Karachi

They were part of ISIS and TTP, and weapons, ammunition, and explosive material were recovered from their possession.
The Rangers official said that they were allegedly involved in attacking security forces in Bajur during 2008, besides also launching attacks in 2012-13.

Updated 13 Mar, 2021 08:29pm

Uzbekistan to get access to Gwadar, Karachi ports: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan would facilitate Uzbekistan to get access to its...

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am

Pakistan

PIA resumes flight operation between Islamabad, Chitral

The national flag carrier has resumed the flight operation between the two cities and it would charge around Rs5,920 for one-side trip.
Two flights will be operated from Islamabad twice in a week.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:32pm

Pakistan

73 officials tested positive for COVID-19 in one week: Sindh Police

So far, 4,426 officials have recovered from coronavirus.
Sindh has so far reported 259,855 cases and 4,426 deaths.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Sindh's COVID-19 positivity ratio rises in first week of March

Hyderabad reported the highest corona positivity ratio which increased from 2.47 percent to 8.26 percent in the first week of the month
Karachi’s positivity ratio increased from 3.27 percent to 5.66 percent

Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:04pm

Business & Finance

Inflation bites as chicken rate hikes up in Karachi

On the other hand, poultry sellers expressed that the price is likely to rise further due to a shortage of supply from poultry farmers.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 01:28pm

Pakistan

Police attack case: Court rejects acquittal plea of Uzair Baloch

The gang war leader was booked in attack on police and murder of a citizen in Chakiwara police station jurisdiction.
In his plea, he stated that the case was registered owing to political reasons and three co-accused have been already acquitted in case due to lack of evidence.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 05:04pm

Business & Finance

Work on Karachi's Red Line Project to begin soon

Work on the project will begin soon and will be completed in two years, he said while chairing a meeting on the Red Line Bus project.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Business & Finance

Dairy farmers & wholesalers raise Milk rates further

From March 1, the price of milk has been increased by Rs 10 per liter, yoghurt is being sold at Rs 200 per liter, the new rate has been applied to all major shops in the city.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 12:31pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.18 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	703.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	167.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	24.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.18 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	703.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	167.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	24.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 15	152.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 15	152.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 15	108.72
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 15	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 15	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 15	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 15	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 15	4170.42
India Sensex / Apr 15	48803.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 15	29642.69
Nasdaq / Apr 15	14038.76
Hang Seng / Apr 15	28793.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 15	6983.50
Dow Jones / Apr 15	34035.99
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 15	15255.33
France CAC40 / Apr 15	6234.14

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 15	63.38
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 15	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 15	94564.00
Gold Spot / Apr 15	1736.80
Cotton / Apr 15	86.26

Karachi

Interior Ministry orders deployment of Rangers in NA-249 by poll

Shrines in Sindh to remain closed for public till May 16

PM to announce a package for Sindh tomorrow in Sukkur

Is Changan bringing the UNI-T SUV to Pakistan?

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

Business activities to remain close across Sindh two days a week

Russian co intends to setup desalination, waste-to energy project in Karachi

Two children, woman killed in Karachi blast

Temperature in Karachi likely to decrease after heatwave

In an alarming rise in HIV related deaths in Larkana district, 48 children have died since 2019

Sindh govt inaugurates Pakistan’s first-ever electric bus

Karachi to experience hot weather spell in coming days

Sindh education department announces exam schedule for all students

COVID-19 surge: Smart lockdown imposed in some areas of Karachi's Kemari District

First consignment of Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Karachi

The Weather

Smart lockdown imposed in several Karachi localities amid resurge in COVID-19 cases

15 mass vaccination centres to become functional from Wednesday

Rangers personnel martyred, five injured in Karachi blast

Pakistan to establish vaccination centres in major cities

Sindh also imposes restrictions as COVID-19’s third wave hits the province

Three terrorists involved in attacking security forces arrested from Karachi

Uzbekistan to get access to Gwadar, Karachi ports: PM

PIA resumes flight operation between Islamabad, Chitral

73 officials tested positive for COVID-19 in one week: Sindh Police

Sindh's COVID-19 positivity ratio rises in first week of March

Inflation bites as chicken rate hikes up in Karachi

Police attack case: Court rejects acquittal plea of Uzair Baloch

Work on Karachi's Red Line Project to begin soon

Dairy farmers & wholesalers raise Milk rates further

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