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Karachi

Timeline of major train accidents in Pakistan since 2015

Decades-old infrastructure and low investment have put this state-owned entity at the brink of disaster at every turn

Updated 08 Jun, 2021 12:51pm

Adjustments in KE’s tariff approved by Nepra

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved adjustments in tariff of Karachi...

Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am

Pakistan

Four cases of Indian Covid-19 strain emerge in Sindh

Parliamentary health secretary says the affected patients have been quarantined in Karachi and contact tracing has begun
Those infected arrived in the country from different Gulf countries and tested positive at the airport: Soomro

Published 31 May, 2021 12:04pm

Pakistan

Sindh imposes tighter restrictions in several areas of Karachi’s district Central

Restrictions imposed till June 11 after 203 new Covid-19 cases were reported from these areas
Gatherings of more than three people in public has been banned

Published 29 May, 2021 01:57pm

Pakistan

Interior ministry to provide complete assistance to Sindh, Rashid assures CM Shah

Sindh government can seek Rangers' assistance whenever it wants, Rashid told the CM
Not visiting Sindh to intervene in the affairs of the province, the interior minister said

Updated 27 May, 2021 02:48pm

Pakistan

'Unnecessary movement' in Karachi restricted from Tuesday as Sindh tightens Covid-19 SOPs

The chief minister issued instructions to the provincial police chief to stop the public from driving around for reasons other than emergencies and crucial work
Murad also directed lights of parks to be switched off after 8 pm as well

Updated 24 May, 2021 11:57pm

Pakistan

Karachi to experience sizzling temperature with hot winds today

Met Office predicts the temperature in the city is likely to soar to 39 degrees centigrade
The weather will remain hot and dry in the city with winds expected to move at the rate of nine kilometers per hour

Updated 23 May, 2021 11:54am

Pakistan

After major power breakdown, electricity supply to Karachi normalizes

The power supply to Karachi was suspended at 2:30 pm on May 22 and was restored after four to five hours
K-Electric spokesperson says there was no technical fault in any of KE’s production units

Updated 23 May, 2021 10:56am

Pakistan

No room to relax Covid-19 restrictions in province: Sindh CM

"Considering the current situation, there is no room for relaxation. We do not want [a repeat] of the situation from last June and July," he said.
Elaborating his government's decision to change business timings, he said "We had said earlier that markets would be allowed to remain open till 8 pm, but we are reverting back to 6 pm. A notification in this regard will be issued today."

Updated 23 May, 2021 05:47pm

Pakistan

Gusty winds, rain to hit Karachi again today, predicts Met Dept

The temperature in Karachi is expected to range between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius
On May 18, Karachi was hit by rain and dust storm due to the influence of the cyclone Tauktae

Published 19 May, 2021 12:12pm

Pakistan

Four dead, several injured as massive dust storm hits Karachi under cyclone Tauktae

Heavy dust storms and rainfall hit the parts of Karachi on Tuesday afternoon under the influence of cyclone Tauktae.
Due to the gusty winds, the wall of a house in Baldia Town collapsed, killing at least one person.

Updated 18 May, 2021 08:38pm

Pakistan

Karachi's COVID positivity rate shoots up to 24 percent

Murtaza Wahab says the increase in COVID positivity rate shows we are violating standard operating procedures
Strict decisions will be taken if people did not follow coronavirus guidelines, warns Wahab

Updated 17 May, 2021 03:22pm

Pakistan

Scorching temperature hit Karachi with 42.5 degrees Celsius

KARACHI: The Arabian Sea cyclone “Tauktae” has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, as the heatwave...

Updated 17 May, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

Karachi to experience heatwave from May 16: PMD

Met office said the temperature could rise to 42 degrees Celsius.
It has also predicted rainfall and gusty winds in part of Sindh from May 17 to May 20.

Published 15 May, 2021 01:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh plans to start vaccinating citizens under 40 after May 16

Currently, the coronavirus vaccination is underway for people aged 40 and above across the country.
The Expo Centre Karachi vaccination center was also inaugurated and can cater to 25,000-30,000 vaccinations per day.

Published 10 May, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

Sindh allows businesses, shopping malls to operate on Friday, Saturday

Earlier, Fridays and Sundays were declared 'Safe Days', and all business activities were restricted.
From May 8, all business activities will remain suspended till May 16 in the province.

Published 07 May, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Sindh to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to private hospitals

The vaccines will be provided to the hospitals starting today.
According to the new restrictions, restaurants will only operate delivery service after Maghrib from Friday till Sunday.

Published 06 May, 2021 01:35pm

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab collectively report 2944 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Sindh reported 4 new deaths, while Punjab reported 68 deaths during the last 24 hours.
The Punjab government has decided to enforce a complete lockdown in the province from May 8 to May 15.

Published 06 May, 2021 12:05pm

NA-249: ECP orders vote recount

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday entertained the petition of Miftah Ismail from Pakistan...

Updated 05 May, 2021 10:37am

Pakistan

Restaurants sealed, several shops fined in Karachi for violating coronavirus SOPs

The 'Special Salateen' and 'Shinwari' restaurants were sealed in Clifton for offering dine-in services.
Four shops in Lyari were fined a total of Rs8,000 for violating SOPs.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:44am

Power supply to Karachi increased by 621MW: Federal govt

ISLAMABAD: Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar said on Sunday that power supply to Karachi was recorded at 3,180...

Published 03 May, 2021 04:39am

Pakistan

COVID hotspots: Micro smart lockdown imposed in more areas of Karachi

The authorities have identified 64 active coronavirus cases in Gulberg, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, and North Nazimabad towns
The restrictions will remain in place for two weeks while the movement of people in affected areas has been restricted

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:40am

Markets

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the Port where four ships, OOCL Washington, Johanna Oldendroff, Nord...

Published 01 May, 2021 03:28am

Pakistan

PPP's Qadir Khan Mandokhail emerges victorious in NA-249 Karachi by-election

He secured 16,156 votes while Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz's Miftah Ismail came in second with 15,473 votes.
The recently banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan's candidate Mufti Nazeer Ahmed Kamalvi secured 11,125 votes and came third.

Updated 30 Apr, 2021 11:33am

Pakistan

Voting begins for NA-249 by-poll in Karachi

The seat was left vacant after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Faisal Vawda resigned and became a senator.
There are 339,591 voters in the constituency.

Updated 30 Apr, 2021 09:23am

Pakistan

SHC asked to suspend court work, take up only urgent matters as COVID-19 cases surge

"I would, therefore, request and urge if the routine court work is suspended and only matters of urgent nature are fixed for hearing so that the Honorable Judges, learned lawyers, court staff as well as litigants are protected from this pandemic," letter by Murtaza Wahab read.
During the last 24 hours, Sindh reported 727 new coronavirus cases and six fatalities.

Published 27 Apr, 2021 03:14pm

Pakistan

Hot, humid weather likely in Karachi today

KARACHI: The Meteorological department on Sunday forecast hot and humid weather in the metropolis for the next 24...

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Karachi likely to experience hot, dry weather on Friday

Hot to very hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the province during the next 24 hours.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports highest number of COVID-19 cases since January after 885 test positive

The tally has jumped to 275,081, while the death toll stands at 4,562.
Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho has said that the UK coronavirus variant was found in 50pc of positive cases in Karachi.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Karachi imposes lockdown in District Keamari’s COVID-19 hotspots

As many as 10 coronavirus patients are present in the three notified sub-divisions of Keamari.
- The micro smart lockdown will remain enforced till May 5.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:36pm

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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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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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