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Three restaurants sealed in Karachi for violating COVID-19 SOPs

These restaurants were allowing indoor dining even though the government has banned it.
A fine has also been imposed on the restaurants.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 09:52am

Pakistan

Crackdown against beggary launched in Karachi

KARACHI: An operation has been launched against the begging mafia by three departments in Karachi which would be...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

Pakistan

Representatives of PTI Karachi meet PM Imran Khan

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar and SAPM on Political * Affairs Malik Amir Dogar were also present during the meeting.

Issues of their respective constituencies were raised during the sitting as well as their solutions and uplift projects for the metropolitan.

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:50pm

Pakistan

Most-wanted terrorist named in govt’s ‘Red Book’ arrested in Karachi

Abbas Jafri is a close aide of another most-wanted terrorist Yawar Abbas.
Jafri had received training from a neighbouring country in 2014 where he was taught medical and intelligence services, said the CTD spokesperson.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:04pm

Pakistan

SC issues notice to NAB over Asif Zardari’s plea to transfer graft cases to Karachi

The former president wants the SC to transfer the graft cases against him from Islamabad’s accountability court to Karachi.
Issuing notices to NAB, Faryal Talpur and other respondents in the case, the SC has adjourned the hearing for a month.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 01:55pm

Pakistan

Three killed, one hurt after vehicle falls into ditch in Jamshoro

As a result, three people were killed while one other sustained injured. Police and rescue teams rushed to the accident site immediately and began a rescue operation.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 12:32pm

Pakistan

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	272.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	666.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 3 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	272.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	666.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 3 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.13 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 30	204.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 30	204.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 1	135.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 1	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 1	1.21
Euro to USD / Jul 1	1.04
UK LIBOR % / Jul 1	1.58

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 1	3825.33
India Sensex / Jul 1	52907.93
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 1	26935.62
Nasdaq / Jul 1	11127.84
Hang Seng / Jul 1	21859.79
FTSE 100 / Jul 1	7168.65
Dow Jones / Jul 1	31097.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 1	12813.03
France CAC40 / Jul 1	5931.06

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 1	108.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 1	17380.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 1	119100.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 1	1811.43
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 1	97.48

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