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Karachi

Over 1,000 patients treated in free medical camp

Former MPA Mehtab Akbar Rashdi says women, children need special attention.
The doctors and medical experts carried physical examination of patients suffering from Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Breast Cancer and Tuberculosis.

Updated 26 Jan, 2021 06:00pm

Pakistan

At 11.39 %, Karachi has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the country: NCOC

The NCOC said that Peshawar has the second with highest with 9.72% while Mirpur has 9.62%.
630 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Sindh during the past 24 hours.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 01:34pm

Pakistan

PM says work on SKMT Karachi basement proceeding at 'a good pace' after slowdown during COVID-19

PM said SKMT Karachi will be the biggest, modern hospital in Pakistan.
The construction for the hospital began last year in November.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Karachi likely to remain dusty till evening

The Met office that the wind speed has been measured at 18 to 20 kilometres per hour currently, which could enhance to 35 to 40 kilometres per hour.
The city will experience partly cloudy and dry weather in daytime, while temperature likely to plunge in the night to increase severity of the cold weather.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 02:44pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachi Test between Pakistan-South Africa

The roads leading to the National Stadium will be closed from 9am till 6pm and an alternate route will be provided.
“Commuters are requested to use alternate routes to avoid any inconvenience,” said Police.

Updated 22 Jan, 2021 04:21pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of JUI-F’s million march

The plan has been issued with alternative routes to facilitate commuters and motorists in the metropolis.
New Preedy Street and Karsaz Road have been closed for traffic. The areas around the National Stadium and flyovers have also been closed.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:47pm

Sports

Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil

“Their fans have never seen them play and that’s almost like a generation and that’s missed seeing them play”
“For Pakistan to have that back, there is going to be a lot of joy for the people”

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:34pm

Pakistan

Karachi to experience cold, dry weather on Thursday: Met Office

The minimum temperature is expected to remain from 11 to 13 degree centigrade.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Pakistan

Karachi to remain cold and dry for next 24 hours ahead of predicted cold wave

According to Pakistan Metrological Department, the maximum temperature in the port city is expected to reach 28 ºCelsius.
A new weather system is expected to enter in Karachi from Balochistan on Saturday night, said the Met Office.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 01:50pm

Pakistan

NED student arrested in Karachi for financing Daesh

The student, identified as Muhammad Umar Bin Khalid, was arrested in an intelligence-based operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department CTD) near the Cantt Station.
Khalid reportedly collected money from people in Pakistan and sent it abroad to the terrorist group.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 04:56pm

Pakistan

Another cold wave likely to hit Karachi in last week of January: report

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted cold and dry weather in the city as minimum temperature recorded at 10.0 ºCelsius.
Minimum temperature was recorded -14 Celsius in Skardu, -12 at Gopis, Astore and Leh, -08 at Anantnag, -07 at Bagrote, -06 in Gilgit, Hunza and Srinagar, -05 in Shopian, Parachinar and Ziarat.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 01:44pm

Pakistan

Collaboration necessary for development in Karachi: Asad Umar

"Sindh government has the right to remove encroachments" — not the federal government, the planning minister clarified.
The vaccine will reach Pakistan "by March", says Asad Umar.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 08:12pm

Pakistan

Sindh, Centre started different projects in Karachi: CM

The CM said the federal, provincial governments had committed to undertake K-IV, sewerage treatment, road network, Malir Expressway, Green Line, yellow Line, Orange Line and KCR.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

At 15.97%, Karachi has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the country: NCOC

NCOC said the national positivity rate is 5.9%.
According to health experts, the surge in coronavirus cases in Karachi is due to the ideal weather conditions.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 12:40pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports new 1,547 cases, nine deaths in past 24 hrs

“We have currently 17,250 COVID-19 patients,” says Chief Minister.
During the period 2,852 recovered from the virus.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 07:04pm

Pakistan

Terrorists may target govt buildings in Karachi: warns KMC

KMC asked the concerned authorities to beef up the security of all the government buildings in the city and ensure checking of vehicles and people at the entrance. '
The corporation has also imposed a ban on the entry of unrelated persons and vehicles at the premises of the KMC office.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury drops to 5.8º Celsius as cold wave persists

The wind speed may increase in the day, said a statement issued by Met office director.
Karachi had recorded its coldest night in last 12 years when the mercury dropped to 5.6°C on the new year night between Thursday and Friday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

Pakistan

Fire at factory in Karachi’s SITE area injures multiple people

The fire erupted in a cylinder warehouse located in Haroonabad.
Sindh CM directed Karachi Administrator Laeeq Ahmed to ensure that the fire is put out immediately.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 01:56pm

Business & Finance

OGRA grants KE license for RLNG pipeline Construction & Operation

K-Electric had submitted an application for the same on 18 May 2020, so as to ensure the pipeline would be built in time for the commissioning of the first unit of BQPS-III.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 04:04pm

Sports

Squads, pool prize for Pakistan Cup announced

33-match tournament to be played from 8-31 January at three Karachi venues.
Winners to bag PKR5million, runners-up prize PKR2.5million; PKR1million to be equally shared between best performers.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 01:39pm

Business & Finance

Sugar rate jumps yet again

Abdul Rauf Ibrahim, chairman of the wholesale market, said that the condition of NTN would make it easier to identify hoarders.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 10:50am

Terror alert issued for Karachi

ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued threat alert that hostile international...

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:15am

Karachi: Several roads blocked as protests continue for 2nd day

KARACHI: In order to express solidarity with the bereaved families of Sunday’s Mach tragedy victims from Shia...

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:15am

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

Local govt issues new traffic guidelines for Karachi’s Burns Road food street

The Shahrae Liaquat intersection from Fresco Chowk to Court Road will be blocked from 7pm onwards from January 10.
Traffic from Arambagh to Fresco Chowk will be diverted to the MA Jinnah Road on the left and the Peoples Square on the right.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Pakistan

PM Imran likely to visit Karachi next week: Governor Sindh

“He will come to Karachi to grace the handing over ceremony. Inshallah Green Line buses will be arriving soon,” says Imran Ismail.
The Governor briefed Imran Khan over ongoing projects in Karachi.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 11 deaths, over 1,000 cases in past 24 hours

It may be noted that 828 out of total cases or 79 per cent belong to Karachi, says CM.
As many as 12,457 samples tested during the period out of which 1,049 came positive.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 07:04pm

Pakistan

SHC rejects issuing stay order against anti-encroachment drive in Karachi

In the petition, the hotels’ owners pleaded the court to stop the demolition of the restaurants constructed on the plots ‘being used for both commercial and residential purposes’.
A petition was filled in the Court to challenge the demolition of restaurants during the drive along Karachi’s Super Highway.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 03:31pm

Pakistan

Cold wave like to last few more days in Karachi: Met office

The maximum temperature during the day could remain between 24 – 26 ºCelsius in the port city today.
Rain-thunderstorm (with snowfall over hills) is expected in Islamabad, upper and central Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 01:58pm

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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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World
Econ

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

Karachi

Over 1,000 patients treated in free medical camp

At 11.39 %, Karachi has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the country: NCOC

PM says work on SKMT Karachi basement proceeding at 'a good pace' after slowdown during COVID-19

Karachi likely to remain dusty till evening

Traffic plan issued for Karachi Test between Pakistan-South Africa

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of JUI-F’s million march

Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil

Karachi to experience cold, dry weather on Thursday: Met Office

Karachi to remain cold and dry for next 24 hours ahead of predicted cold wave

NED student arrested in Karachi for financing Daesh

Another cold wave likely to hit Karachi in last week of January: report

Collaboration necessary for development in Karachi: Asad Umar

Sindh, Centre started different projects in Karachi: CM

At 15.97%, Karachi has the highest coronavirus positivity rate in the country: NCOC

Sindh reports new 1,547 cases, nine deaths in past 24 hrs

Terrorists may target govt buildings in Karachi: warns KMC

Karachi’s mercury drops to 5.8º Celsius as cold wave persists

Fire at factory in Karachi’s SITE area injures multiple people

OGRA grants KE license for RLNG pipeline Construction & Operation

Squads, pool prize for Pakistan Cup announced

Sugar rate jumps yet again

Terror alert issued for Karachi

Karachi: Several roads blocked as protests continue for 2nd day

NACTA issues warning of terror attack on key installations in Karachi

Local govt issues new traffic guidelines for Karachi’s Burns Road food street

PM Imran likely to visit Karachi next week: Governor Sindh

Sindh reports 11 deaths, over 1,000 cases in past 24 hours

SHC rejects issuing stay order against anti-encroachment drive in Karachi

Cold wave like to last few more days in Karachi: Met office

Restructuring Plan: PIA not shifting headquarters to Islamabad

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