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Ban on Minibus Route Permits Lifted in Karachi after 25 years

The Sindh Transport Department has lifted the ban on route permits for 26-seater minibuses in Karachi after 25 years.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:43am

Pakistan

Three including Rangers official injured in Karachi University cracker attack

Police confirming the attack said the men came on a motorcycle and fled after throwing the cracker at the gate.
The Sindh Rangers personnel was discharging his duties outside the Karachi University's Sheikh Zayed gate when he was attacked with a cracker.

Updated 15 Dec, 2020 05:09pm

Pakistan

Police defuse bomb planted in car near Bilawal House

The bomb was planted on the vehicle of a private eatery's owner.
The bomb disposal squad revealed that there was a magnetic chip installed in the car which has been disposed of.

Updated 15 Dec, 2020 04:05pm

Pakistan

Mercury in Karachi is expected to drop further: PMD

The met office said that weather in the city is expected to get colder at night and remain dry during the next 24 hours.
Temperature in Quetta was recorded -4 degrees Celsius on Monday.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 02:38pm

Pakistan

Highest COVID-19 positivity rate recorded in Karachi: NCOC

The country’s positivity rate stands at 7.98pc, while, the number of critically ill patients has risen to 2,471 in past 24 hours.
Sindh recorded the highest Covid-19 positivity ratio at 12.13pc, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 11.68pc, while Balochistan stants at third with 9.30pc after recent resurge in infection.

Updated 14 Dec, 2020 03:14pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Karachi records highest positivity ratio of cases with 20.88 percent

Countrywide positivity ratio has reached 6.59 percent in the past 24 hours
Gilgit Baltistan region has minimum positivity rate in the country with 1.23 percent

Published 12 Dec, 2020 02:28pm

Pakistan

Karachi administration seals four restaurants for violating COVID-19 SOPs

These restaurants did not close on time as per the government's orders to close by 10pm.
10 people in Lyari were fined Rs 500 for not wearing masks in public.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 12:22pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 1,489 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths in past 24 hrs

CM said that 2,4137 patients are under treatment at present, 2,4248 of whom are in home isolation, 16 at isolation centres and 873 at different hospitals.
Out of the total new infections, 1,067 were detected in Karachi, including 364 in South, 341 East, 150 Central, 88 Korangi, 63 West and 61 Malir.

Updated 11 Dec, 2020 06:23pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims lives of three doctors in Karachi

So far 10,925 healthcare workers have been infected with the COVID-19, including 6.791 doctors and 1,360 nurses and 2,774 staff of the hospitals.
About 103 healthcare workers lost their battle against the virus since the pandemic began in the country.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 03:05pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt to start Malir Expressway work from this month

The 39.4 kilometers long expressway will begin from Jan Sadiq Bridge Zero Point and end at Kathore Bridge.
The construction will cost Rs27 billion and will facilitate commuting between DHA Phase-VIII and Phase-IX within 20 minutes.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 04:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 56 deaths, over 3,000 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hrs

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases and fatalities, Prime Minister Imran Khan convened a meeting of the NCC today to review the coronavirus situation in the country.
A total of 40,202 tests were conducted across the country during past 24 hours.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 12:03pm

WB approves $300mn for Pakistan’s Natural Disasters, Solid Waste Management

These investments will bolster Pakistan’s efforts to build resilience to natural hazards such as floods and droughts in the Sindh province, and will strengthen solid waste management in Karachi.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 03:05pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s COVID-19 positivity rate jumps over 21 percent: NCOC

Karachi recorded the highest ratio of infections with 21.80 percent for second day in a row.
- Positivity rate of coronavirus cases has jumped up to 7.78 percent in past 24 hours across Pakistan, NCOC.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 03:03pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury could drop to 3 degrees this winter

“In coming two to three days, Karachi residents will have to take out their jackets and blankets again,” predicts Jawad Memon.
- Last week, Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) predicted a cold wave is expected to hit Karachi in second week of the month.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:55pm

Pakistan

Explosive material used in Karachi’s Maskan Chowrangi blast: Report

The report compiled by HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi University found TNT material used in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal blast, which killed nine people and left over 20 injured on October 21.
The blast occurred at a ground-plus-four-story residential building, Noor Apartments, having banks and commercial shops on the ground and mezzanine floor.

Updated 07 Dec, 2020 09:06pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 41 deaths, 1,726 new coronavirus cases

This is the highest death toll since July, while death toll from the virus in the province has reached 3,060.
- The chief minister said that 12,442 samples were tested which diagnosed 1,726 cases that constituted 13.9 per cent current detection rate.

Updated 07 Dec, 2020 06:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's COVID-19 positivity rate soars to 9.71%; cases rise to highest since July 2

The country reported 3,795 new cases which is the highest number recorded since July 2, when the country reported 4,087 new infections.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 01:50pm

Business & Finance

Karachi Transformation Plan: Meeting of high-ups for city's development held

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah told the participants that NED University was conducting a survey of all the major canals. He informed the study of the Mahmoodabad drain has been completed.

Published 05 Dec, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

Cold wave likely to hit Karachi in next week of December

The minimum temperature today in the port city has been recorded 17.5 Celsius as northeastern winds blowing in the city with nine kilometers per hour speed.
The PMD stated that temperatures across the country will drastic fall from December 15.

Published 05 Dec, 2020 12:44pm

Pakistan

Karachi's Superspace, Sindbad parks sealed over COVID-19 SOP violations

In the last few days, the highest positivity ratio was observed in Karachi at 20.12% after which the administration extended lockdown imposed in different areas.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 01:11pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Karachi's District West to go under lockdown till Dec 18

Baldia Town, Gadap, Keamari, Islamnagar, Saeedabad, Mohajir Camp, Maymarabad, Yousuf Goth, Data Nagar, Hanifabad, Pak Colony, Metroville, Bawani Chali, and Frontier Colony will undergo lockdown starting from tomorrow.
District commissioner said all businesses will remain closed, with the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, as well as shops selling staples and items of day-to-day use.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 05:21pm

Pakistan

16 more NAB Karachi staff members test positive for COVID-19

Employees of the anti-corruption watchdog, who are tested positive for the virus, have been quarantined.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

Pakistan

Karachi has highest COVID-19 positivity rate in Pakistan: NCOC

Karachi is followed by Hyderabad, where the the positivity rate stands at 18.43%. With 14.53% Abbottabad stands at third.

Updated 03 Dec, 2020 08:56pm

Business & Finance

Netherlands AWECT to build $1bn waste to energy, desalination plant in Karachi

This is the first step towards sustainable development with low emission technology of Netherlands in renewable energy, said the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in a statement.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:06pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports over 1,900 new COVID-19 case mostly in Karachi

Giving daily briefing, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah said virus has claimed 2,968 lives across the province since the pandemic began.

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 07:35pm

Pakistan

Online admissions: KU extends deadline for entry test

Students could get admission details, online admission forms, prospectus, and admission-related guidelines from official web portal (www.uokadmission.edu.pk).

Published 30 Nov, 2020 06:37pm

Markets

Five ‘dacoits’ killed in Karachi shootout: Police

"Five suspects were killed during an exchange of fire. Weapons were also recovered from the suspects," the SHO said.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 05:51pm

Business & Finance

Netherlands co keen to invest $1.3bn for Desalination & Power Plants in Karachi

The Dutch also exhibited an interest in investment in the Ravi City Project and the establishment of a renewable energy plant in Lahore.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:36pm

Pakistan

Three burnt to death in factory fire

The blaze broke out in Orangi Town while the cause has yet to be ascertained

Published 27 Nov, 2020 10:10am

Pakistan

Sindh accepts Karachi traders' demands, changes business hours

Provincial government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab made the announcement via tweet which states: "This is to inform that markets in #Sindh will remain open till 8 PM."

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 09:25pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5022.21
Nasdaq / Apr 17	15683.37
Dow Jones / Apr 17	37735.31
India Sensex / Apr 18	72965.85
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	38103.03
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16452.30
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7883.62
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17795.41

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	215964
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.98
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	81.50
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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