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Karachi

Suggested strict restrictions to contain COVID-19 spread in Pakistan: Dr Zafar Mirza

"I had advised the premier to impose strict restrictions to contain the virus spread. I suggested we lockdown the country in March."
He took the charge as the SPAM on Health back in April 2019.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

Pakistan

Karachi has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country: NCOC

Karachi has the highest positivity rate in the country at 15.7%.
So far, five UK returnees have been detected with the new coronavirus variant in Karachi.

Updated 02 Jan, 2021 01:42pm

Pakistan

CAA announces to install E-gates at major airports of Pakistan

The CAA has announced that in the first phase of the operation, e-gates will be installed at airports in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
E-gates are a self-automated service option which facilitates the passengers by scanning their passport before issued them their boarding passes.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

Karachi at its coldest in 10 years after temperature drops to 5.6°C

The last time the city saw the lowest temperature was in the year 2014 when the temperature fell to 6.5°C.
The port city’s minimum temperature will be between 6 and 8 degrees.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 12:55pm

Pakistan

UK COVID-19 variant detected in two more people in Sindh

The new variant was detected in two men both of them in their 20s, who are UK returnees and residents of Karachi.
Sindh has reported five cases of the new COVID-19 variant.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 11:40am

Pakistan

Several arrested for aerial firing, one-wheeling on New Year’s Eve in Karachi

At least four people, including a woman were injured in incidents of celebratory firing on Thursday night.
Eight people were also taken into custody for one-wheeling on Seaview Road.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 10:39am

Pakistan

COVID-19 resurge: Micro smart lockdown imposed in Karachi’s district Central

The district administration placed many areas of six UCs of Gulbarg while five UCs in North Karachi were put under lockdown.
Different areas of North Karachi and North Nazimabad have been placed under the micro smart lockdown.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 07:36pm

Pakistan

Karachi restaurants, business centers to close at 5pm on New Year’s Eve

Streets lights will remain open on main roads and police camps will be set up in multiple parts of the city.
Several restaurants located in Clifton will remain open for dine-in till 9 pm, as no notification issued in this regard.

Updated 30 Dec, 2020 06:17pm

Pakistan

Three minors burnt to death in Karachi's Kashmir Colony

Rescue workers say the fire broke out on the ground floor of a two-storey building in which the family was living
The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined: Rescuers

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:44am

Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury may drop seven-year low today: Met office

Provincial capital of Sindh had recorded its lowest temperature of 6°C in 2013.
As per the Met department, another cold wave is expected to grip the port city in January while it could also rain in the city from January 6-7.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 04:07pm

Pakistan

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

AC Civil Lines WaleedBaig sealed Saffron Marquee in Clifton for violating SOPs.
Workes of the marquee were also fined Rs500 for not wearing masks.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:29am

Pakistan

Sindh reports 22 deaths, 915 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Karachi reported 80 percent of the total cases in past 24 hours.
So far, 186,353 patients had recovered from the virus, the statement said.

Published 25 Dec, 2020 08:16pm

Pakistan

Explosion reported at a bank in Karachi’s Paposh Nagar

The explosion was caused by gas pressure in the underground storage tank for water at the bank, says BDS.
A portion of the bank building was damaged due to the explosion.

Updated 25 Dec, 2020 08:48pm

Pakistan

Weather prediction: Karachi to experience intense cold from next week

Met office says Siberian winds are expected to hit the country from December 28 affecting normal routine life
The cold wave could break 52 years record of the lowest temperature in the country: forecast

Published 24 Dec, 2020 01:20pm

Pakistan

One dead, five injured in New Karachi ice depot explosion

One woman among five injured in the blast, rescue official said.
Blast occurred inside a boiler room with in an ice depot.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 08:54pm

Pakistan

At 40.32%, Abbottabad’s COVID-19 positivity rate highest in the country: NCOC

Hyderabad has 22.12% and Karachi has the third-highest coronavirus positivity rate which is 12.54%.
Punjab reported the highest number of COVID-19 deaths after 50 people died in the last 24 hours.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 01:11pm

Pakistan

Ali Zaidi announces PM's gift of 50 state-of-the-art fire tenders for Karachi

Minister says fire tenders with the capacity to hold 7,000 litres of water and two fire bowers are on their way to Karachi
The fire tenders are being provided under Karachi package being delayed since 2017

Published 20 Dec, 2020 12:41pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 1120 others

This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here from CM House on Saturday.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 08:50pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury likely to drop below 9 degree Celsius

Existing cold wave likely to persist for a few more days as winds from east/north continues to blow in the port city.
The minimum temperature in Karachi on Sunday (tomorrow) between 07-09 degree Celsius, predicts met office.

Updated 19 Dec, 2020 02:14pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports highest number of death from COVID-19 in past 24 hrs

Overall 83 people died across the country in past 24 hours out of which 51 fatalities are from Sindh.
The province’s mortality rate remained highest in today’s tally, whereas, the rate of positive coronavirus cases stands at 17.71 pc in the Sindh capital Karachi.

Updated 18 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

Pakistan

Lockdown imposed in Karachi’s district west COVID-19 hotspots

The areas that will be locked down include Manghopir (Bakra Perhi, Sector 14-B, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sector 10/5 and KDA Sector 6) and Orangi (Saleemabad Sector 11/2 and Shah Wali Ullah Nagar).
The micro smart lockdown will come into effect at midnight tonight will remain in place till 7am on December 31.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 06:34pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s COVID-19 positivity rate jumps up to 16.59 pc: NCOC

According to National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data, among overall 71 deaths, 39 were reported in Punjab.
Sindh has the highest positivity rate recorded at 10.6 pc, Azad Kashmir 11.4 pc, Balochistan 14.2 pc, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 8.1 pc and in Punjab 3.8 percent.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 02:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan LNG seeks cargoes for March delivery

The tender closes on Jan. 15 and remains valid until Jan. 25.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 10:41am

Pakistan

District East admin pledges action against pharmacies with unqualified pharmacists

“We would take action against pharmacies working without qualified and trained pharmacists, which are not only selling medicines without prescriptions to but also violating COVID-19 SOPs and indulged in the practice of quackery”, says Ahmed Ali

Administration would support health initiatives which are promoting ethical medical practices, promoting modern pharmacy services and most importantly, providing digital and virtual health services to people.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:15pm

Business & Finance

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bilal Fibres / Feb 25 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.81 ▲ 0.47 (20.09%)
Sally Tex. / Feb 25 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	5.29 ▲ 0.67 (14.50%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Feb 25 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.65 ▲ 0.15 (10.00%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Feb 25 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.00 ▲ 1.00 (9.09%)
First Equity Mod. / Feb 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.79 ▲ 0.29 (8.29%)
Gammon Pak / Feb 25 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	13.60 ▲ 1.00 (7.94%)
Javedan Corp. / Feb 25 Javedan Corporation Limited(JVDC)	29.40 ▲ 2.05 (7.50%)
Leiner Gelatine / Feb 25 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	20.21 ▲ 1.41 (7.50%)
Shakarganj / Feb 25 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	38.13 ▲ 2.66 (7.50%)
Apna Microfin.Bank / Feb 25 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	23.97 ▲ 1.67 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
Adam Sugar / Feb 25 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	28.25 ▲ -5.77 (-16.96%)
John&Philips / Feb 25 Johnson & Phillips (Pakistan) Limited(JOPP)	40.70 ▲ -3.30 (-7.50%)
Arpak Int. / Feb 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	84.18 ▲ -6.82 (-7.49%)
IGI Life Ins. / Feb 25 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	53.20 ▲ -4.31 (-7.49%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Feb 25 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.29 ▲ -3.99 (-7.49%)
Sana Ind. / Feb 25 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	68.55 ▲ -5.55 (-7.49%)
Macter Int. Ltd. / Feb 25 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	149.00 ▲ -12.00 (-7.45%)
Mian Textile / Feb 25 Mian Textile Industries Limited(MTIL)	16.78 ▲ -1.34 (-7.40%)
Bolan Castings / Feb 25 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	99.35 ▲ -7.82 (-7.30%)
MCB-Arif Habib / Feb 25 MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Invest(MCBAH)	33.00 ▲ -2.50 (-7.04%)

Stock	Volume
Byco Petr. / Feb 25 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	16,091,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Feb 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	10,798,520 ▼ 0.00
Netsol Tech. / Feb 25 NetSol Technologies Limited(NETSOL)	10,148,500 ▼ 0.00
Gul Ahmed / Feb 25 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	9,591,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Feb 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	7,935,715 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Feb 25 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	6,470,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Feb 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	5,368,000 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Feb 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,610,965 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	4,138,000 ▼ 0.00
Pakistan Refinery / Feb 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	3,967,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 25	158.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 25	158.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 25	105.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 25	1.41
Euro to USD / Feb 25	1.22
UK LIBOR % / Feb 25	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 25	3925.43
India Sensex / Feb 25	50781.69
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 25	29671.70
Nasdaq / Feb 25	13597.97
Hang Seng / Feb 25	29718.24
FTSE 100 / Feb 25	6658.97
Dow Jones / Feb 25	31961.86
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 25	13976.00
France CAC40 / Feb 25	5797.98

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Feb 25	63.55
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 25	11700.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 25	94864.00
Gold Spot / Feb 25	1802.60
Cotton / Feb 25	93.69

Karachi

Suggested strict restrictions to contain COVID-19 spread in Pakistan: Dr Zafar Mirza

Karachi has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country: NCOC

CAA announces to install E-gates at major airports of Pakistan

Karachi at its coldest in 10 years after temperature drops to 5.6°C

UK COVID-19 variant detected in two more people in Sindh

Several arrested for aerial firing, one-wheeling on New Year’s Eve in Karachi

COVID-19 resurge: Micro smart lockdown imposed in Karachi’s district Central

Karachi restaurants, business centers to close at 5pm on New Year’s Eve

Three minors burnt to death in Karachi's Kashmir Colony

Karachi’s mercury may drop seven-year low today: Met office

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

Sindh reports 22 deaths, 915 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Explosion reported at a bank in Karachi’s Paposh Nagar

Weather prediction: Karachi to experience intense cold from next week

One dead, five injured in New Karachi ice depot explosion

At 40.32%, Abbottabad’s COVID-19 positivity rate highest in the country: NCOC

Ali Zaidi announces PM's gift of 50 state-of-the-art fire tenders for Karachi

COVID-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 1120 others

Karachi’s mercury likely to drop below 9 degree Celsius

Sindh reports highest number of death from COVID-19 in past 24 hrs

Lockdown imposed in Karachi’s district west COVID-19 hotspots

Karachi’s COVID-19 positivity rate jumps up to 16.59 pc: NCOC

Pakistan LNG seeks cargoes for March delivery

District East admin pledges action against pharmacies with unqualified pharmacists

Ban on Minibus Route Permits Lifted in Karachi after 25 years

Three including Rangers official injured in Karachi University cracker attack

Police defuse bomb planted in car near Bilawal House

Mercury in Karachi is expected to drop further: PMD

Highest COVID-19 positivity rate recorded in Karachi: NCOC

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

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