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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

Business & Finance

KE aims to take Karachi to a power surplus position by 2022

Work on the 220 kV Dhabeji Grid and transmission lines has started and finalization of contractual arrangements for the off-take of additional 1,400 MW from National Grid (including 450 MW from existing interconnections) is in advanced stages.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 12:41pm

Sports

Islamabad, Quetta match rescheduled after player tests positive for COVID-19

The match which was originally scheduled to begin at 7pm, at the National Stadium in Karachi, will now take place at 8pm.
Members of his side have tested negative while the players of the other side are being tested.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

ATC rejects Haleem Adil Sheikh’s bail plea

The PTI lawmaker was arrested in Darsano Chano on February 16 in two cases.
Samir Sheikh and six others have been granted bail in the cases.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:55pm

Sports

PCB to invite 50 per cent crowds for Karachi-leg matches

Decision on Lahore-leg matches to be made in due course and will depend on how spectators follow the SOPs
PCB advises ticket-holders to come to the venue with original CNICs, reminds them of No Mask No Entry policy

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

Pakistan

SHC issues contempt notices to authorities over closure of roads during PSL in Karachi

Hearing the case, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that traffic jams shouldn’t be reported in the city because of the tournament.
The court has issued contempt notices in the case to Traffic East SP Farah Umbreen and the home ministry.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 04:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistan police pop their rollerblades on to catch Karachi's criminals

“We felt we needed to come up with an innovative approach to control street crime,” said Farrukh Ali, chief of the unit.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 11:16am

Pakistan

Naval Chief visits PMSA headquarters in Karachi

He was briefed on the duties and operational activities of the Maritime Security Agency at the Maritime Operation Centre during a meeting that was presided over by him.
The Naval Chief also paid a visit to the headquarters of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Pakistan

Temperature likely to remain low in Karachi: Met office

As per the Met office, the heat intensity in the port city during the day may be less and the maximum temperature will likely to remain below 30°C.
The weather department said that due to fog, the visibility is up to 4km near the airport in Karachi.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Pakistan

PPP's Yousuf Murtaza Baloch wins Karachi PS-88 by-election

Baloch was in the lead with more than 24,000 votes, according to unofficial results. PPP’s Jam Shabbir Ali emerged victorious from provincial assembly seat in Sanghar.

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 03:14pm

Sports

All you need to know about ticket prices for HBL PSL6

Online purchase of tickets will start on Wednesday at 1000 PST; fans can book tickets by visiting www.bookme.pk.
As per NCOC decision, only 20 per cent crowds will be allowed each match day.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 05:27pm

Pakistan

PM Imran to visit Karachi tomorrow

During his visit, PM Imran will also meet Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and PTI leaders.
The premier will attend the ceremony of multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 in Karachi.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of PSL6 kick-off

The T20 tournament’s Karachi-leg will be played from February 20 to March 7 here at National Stadium Karachi.
The Dalmia road will remain open for small vehicles from to Stadium Signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

Met office forecasts rains in Pakistan during last 10 days of February

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Quetta are expected to receive substantial rain during the aforementioned period.
The southern areas of Sindh will also receive light to moderate rainfall due to the system.

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 04:13pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Railway employees protest in Karachi against privatisation

The workers chanted slogans and held placards outside the office of the DS at the Cantt station.
Pakistan Railways has decided to sack 83 employees from the department in a bid to reduce loses.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

Pakistan

Fake degree scam: SHC grants post-arrest bail to PIA pilot

Iqbal’s legal representative stated before the court that his client was sacked from service by PIA and arrested on charges of having obtained the job on a bogus degree.
The counsel pleaded with the bench to grant his client post-arrest bail and order his release.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 02:53pm

Pakistan

Three people killed in Karachi factory fire

The fire broke out on the third floor of the factory late on Wednesday and engulfed the entire building.
Their bodies were recovered from the third floor.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 02:05pm

Pakistan

PM Imran to visit Karachi next week: Sindh Governor

Khan will be briefed about the development work carried out in the port city under the Karachi package.
The Premier is expected to announce a announce a special package for Sindh districts.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 06:29pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s unsolvable water problems; private sector steps up

Delivery of a 1,000-gallon water tanker costs anywhere from PKR 1,500 to PKR 2,500.
The plants which are set up to be self-sustainable based on daily water sales cater to an average of 10,000 households each and help save time and money since women and children either had to travel long distances or stand in queues to buy unsafe water from unreliable sources.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 04:56pm

Pakistan

1 killed, 5 suspected militants arrested in clash with CTD in Karachi

A rickshaw fitted with explosives was found at their hideout which was defused by the bomb disposal squad.
Earlier, the National Counter-Terrorism Authority had warned of a major terrorist activity in Karachi.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 02:41pm

Business & Finance

PSO refutes reports, says not shifting Head Office to Islamabad from Karachi

“Pakistan State Oil would like to refute the news circulating on social media about its head office shifting to Islamabad. We will continue to run our operations from Karachi,” stated PSO in a statement on Monday.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 12:37pm

Pakistan

Snatched mobile phone market setup in Karachi: Police

The development was confirmed by two habitual street criminals, who were arrested by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police.
They were arrested by the SIU from PIB Colony, and illegal weapons and other valuables were recovered from their possession, said officials.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 02:02pm

Pakistan

JI challenges 2017 census results in Supreme Court

The petition was moved by JI Karachi Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman.
In the petition, he pleaded with Chief Justice Pakistan to take notice of the findings of the census and order a fresh census in Karachi.

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Laying of ‘controversial’ gas pipeline in Karachi: Parties asked to appear before Senate body

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum has asked officials of Petroleum Division and representative ...

Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Pakistan

Alarming increase in COVID-19 positivity rate witnessed in three Karachi districts

The data of the department showed that District Korangi recorded a rate of 2% last week, which rose to 16% on January 28, while District Malir recorded a rate of 2%, which rose to 9%.
District Central recorded a rate of 4%, which has risen to 15%, while the lowest increase has been recorded in District West — which witnessed an increase from 3% to 4%.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

Several staff members from four Karachi government colleges found infected with COVID-19

59 staff members of Sir Syed Government Girls College were found to be infected with the virus.
The test results of 21 staff members of Shaheed Millat Girls College too have come out COVID-19 positive.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 03:38pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 24	278.59
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 24	278.39
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 24	155.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 24	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 24	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
India Sensex / Apr 24	73852.94
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 24	38460.08
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Hang Seng / Apr 24	17201.27
FTSE 100 / Apr 24	8040.38
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 24	18088.70

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 24	82.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 24	2318.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 24	81.01
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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