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Lahore

Massive reshuffle in Punjab police hierarchy

Muhammad Afzal was appointed SSP Operations Faisalabad while Imran Ahmed Malik named as SP Security Lahore.
SSP Arshad Zahid was posted as Regional Officer (RO) CTD Faisalabad while Gulfam Nasir was appointed as SSP Regional Investigation Branch (RIB) Faisalabad region.

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

Schools may close ‘immediately’ if COVID-19 SOPs not taken seriously, Dr Yasmin warns

The warning from the minister came just a day after reopening of educational institutes in the province.
Classes for students of grades nine to 12 started across the country on Monday after a hiatus of nearly two months.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 01:48pm

Pakistan

Punjab imposes lockdown in more areas of Lahore, Gujranwala as COVID-19 cases rise

Lahore reported 352 cases and 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
The areas in Gujranwala will remain under lockdown till January 25.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 02:27pm

Pakistan

Accountability court extends Khawaja Asif’s remand

The PML-N leader was presented before the court in Lahore today at the expiry of his 14-day remand.
NAB's legal representative told the court the Asif had transferred money into a company account which was owned by his servant.

Updated 13 Jan, 2021 04:29pm

Pakistan

British Airways announces suspension of flight operations to Lahore

The airline made the announcement in a tweet stating that it will suspend direct flights from Lahore, Pakistan to London Heathrow from April 2021 due to a change in their summer schedule.
The UK-based airline had stated direct flights to Lahore on October 14, 2020.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Lahore, other cities of Punjab

The quake hit at a depth of 65 km while the epicenter was located in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).
Feeling the tremors, people came out of their houses by reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 08:22pm

Pakistan

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful signs MoU with University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

With the enlistment of this hospital on PQFTL’s panel, maximum health card holders will be able to utilise quality health services.
“It is indeed a matter of pride for Pak-Qatar Takaful to sign MoU with University of Lahore. Such initiatives will definitely provide health convenience to customers,” stated Dr. Izhar.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Pakistan

Punjab imposes lockdown in more areas of Lahore, Multan as COVID-19 cases rise

A lockdown has also been imposed in different areas of Gujranwala.
Punjab reported 526 new coronavirus cases and 15 deaths in 24 hours.

Updated 04 Jan, 2021 11:50am

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

33 more areas of Lahore put under smart lockdown

A smart lockdown has been imposed in 33 areas in Lahore for two weeks.
Lahore has reported 67,275 cases and 1,564 deaths.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:18pm

Pakistan

Flight operation suspended at Lahore airport due to dense fog

Many international flights were diverted from Lahore airport during the day including flights of Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Emirates.
International flights from Lahore to Doha, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi are also facing hours-long delays.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 09:17pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Smart lockdown imposed in four major cities of Punjab

As many as 22 areas of Lahore, nine areas in Rawalpindi, four localities in * Gujranwala and three areas of Gujrat were put under smart lockdown, according to the notification.

Coronavirus pandemic claimed 87 more lives, whereas, 3,179 new infections were reported during the last 24 hours across Pakistan.

Updated 19 Dec, 2020 01:48pm

Pakistan

CTD nabs three militants, foils plan to attack Islamabad Stock Exchange

During interrogation, terrorists admitted to carrying out four terrorist attacks in Pakistan and planned to bomb the Islamabad Stock Exchange
CTD says militant organisations operating from Afghanistan had provided financial support to militants

Published 14 Dec, 2020 03:59pm

Pakistan

PDM pushes ahead with Lahore rally amid heightened security threats

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan may attack PDM rally in Lahore, warns National Counter Terrorism Authority.
The Punjab government has not permitted PDM to hold the rally in Lahore. However, no action has been taking by the government to stop the rally.

Updated 14 Dec, 2020 03:13pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt seals 13 areas surrounding Minar-e-Pakistan amid rising COVID-19 cases

The order will come into force tonight and will remain in place till December 25
Areas where smart lockdown has been imposed include Rang Mehal, Androon Shera Wala Gate, Mochi Gate, Adroon Bhatti Gate and Chuhan Road

Published 12 Dec, 2020 03:18pm

Pakistan

CSSPR signs MoU with Kyrgyz think tank ‘RICA’

The MoU was signed by Chairman BoG, University of Lahore, Mr. Awais Raoof, Director, CSSPR, Dr. Rabia Akhtar, and Director, RICA, Dr. Bedelbai Mamadeiv.
The main focus of research will be on geopolitics of Central and South Asia, geo-economics and regional connectivity, Pak-Kyrgyz bilateral relations, and Central and South Asian security dynamics.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 07:10pm

Pakistan

Maryam, Bilawal meet in Lahore ahead of PDM Dec 13 rally

The PPP leader offered his condolences to Maryam Nawaz on the death of her grandmother, Begum Shamim Akhtar.
The PDM leaders are expected to make "big decisions" during the power show in Lahore.

Updated 11 Dec, 2020 04:21pm

Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz, others booked for violating COVID-19 SOPs

The provisions regarding violation of SOPs and holding provocative speeches have been included in the case.
Big public gathering had been banned amid resurge in COVID-19 cases.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 12:34pm

Pakistan

Lahore administration seals 55 shops, eight restaurants for violating COVID-19 SOPs

On the directives of Lahore Deputy Commissioner Muddasir Riaz, these shops, halls and restaurants were also fined while warnings were also issued.
Punjab has reported 125,897 cases and 3,284 deaths so far.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 11:48am

Pakistan

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari along with British High Commissioner Christian Turner welcomed Virgin Airlines at Islamabad Airport.
The airline will be operating a weekly eight-flight operation in Islamabad and Lahore.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 09:45am

Pakistan

PDM Lahore rally: DJ Butt released on bail

The bail was approved against submission of surety bonds worth Rs50,000.
- Butt was taken into custody the previous day, just few days ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) December 13 rally at Minar-e-Pakistan.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 02:16pm

Pakistan

CTD arrests five RAW-linked terrorists from Lahore

The officials transpired that the terrorists reached Lahore from Afghanistan two months ago with a task to target sensitive places
CTD says task was given to the terrorists by the Afghan Intelligence Agency and was funded by India's RAW agency

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:46pm

Pakistan

Threat alert: Terrorists could target PDM leadership during Lahore rally, warn security agencies

LEAs warn that terrorists could target PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz and other top opposition leaders
Police have asked the PDM leadership to cancel the public gathering in a bid to avert any untoward incident

Published 09 Dec, 2020 04:14pm

Pakistan

Police arrest DJ Butt for providing sound system for PDM jalsa

Last week PM Imran Khan had said that said FIR will be lodged against those providing PDM rallies a sound system and chairs.
PDM plans to hold its rally on December 13 in Lahore.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

Lockdown imposed in more areas of Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur as COVID-19 cases continue rapid surge

The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department said 19 areas in Rawalpindi and three in Bahawalpur will be sealed from today.
- On Tuesday, the Lahore district administration enforced a smart lockdown in 55 localities of the city.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 01:10pm

Pakistan

COVID hotspots: 'Smart lockdown' enforced in 55 areas of Lahore

The action has been taken after it transpired that current coronavirus situation is similar to as it was in June when the infection was at its peak in the province
The areas include Lahore's Data Gunj Baksh Town, Shalimar Town, Samnabad Town, Aziz Bhatti Town and Allama Iqbal Town while the lockdown will remain in place till December 21

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

Pakistan

Violation of SOPs: 19 wedding halls, 59 markets sealed in Lahore

District administration also sealed 28 restaurants and cafes while fines were also imposed on shops that remained opened after 10pm deadline
DC says there’s a zero tolerance policy against residents violating guidelines given by the government

Published 07 Dec, 2020 11:00am

Pakistan

PDM to decide future strategy in Islamabad Dec 8 meeting

The meeting will review various political options including resignations from assemblies, long march or holding negotiations with the government.
The huddle is also expected to form a joint team for the back-door diplomacy.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 07:20pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt reopens field hospital at Lahore's Expo Centre

The government has activated the 300-bed High Dependency Unit (HDU) and have also issued a high alert to hospitals across.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 12:36pm

Pakistan

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ban indoor dining

KP has also banned the entry of all kinds of visitors to jails across the province.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 11:16am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Punjab Mod. / Jan 26 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.70 ▲ 0.20 (14.89%)
Ghani Auto Ind. / Jan 26 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	6.80 ▲ 0.69 (13.33%)
Habib Ins. / Jan 26 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	8.50 ▲ 0.69 (13.18%)
Bawany Air / Jan 26 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	22.38 ▲ 1.89 (11.34%)
Unicap Mod. / Jan 26 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.10 ▼ -0.01 (10.00%)
Hi-Tech Lubricants / Jan 26 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	60.28 ▲ 7.55 (9.66%)
Pak Datacom Ltd / Jan 26 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	113.50 ▲ 4.58 (9.03%)
Fazal Cloth / Jan 26 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	229.68 ▲ 30.92 (7.50%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 26 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.03 ▼ -0.10 (6.32%)
B.R.R. Mod. / Jan 26 B.R.R. Guardian Modaraba(BRR)	14.00 ▲ 0.46 (5.98%)

Stock	Price
Hala Enterpries / Jan 26 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	10.81 ▼ 0.97 (-11.76%)
Saritow Sp. / Jan 26 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	9.90 ▼ 0.86 (-11.61%)
Grays Leas. / Jan 26 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.17 ▼ 0.69 (-10.86%)
PICIC Insurance / Jan 26 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.38 ▼ 0.11 (-9.80%)
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 26 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.12 ▼ 0.27 (-9.40%)
First Prud Mod. / Jan 26 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.10 ▼ 0.35 (-8.70%)
Altern Energy / Jan 26 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	27.25 ▼ 1.75 (-8.40%)
Summit Bank / Jan 26 Summit Bank Limited(SMBL)	1.83 ▼ 0.14 (-8.04%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Jan 26 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.74 ▼ 0.25 (-7.94%)
Khurshid Spinng / Jan 26 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	19.86 ▼ 0.00 (-7.46%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Jan 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,686,000 ▼ 8.01
K-Electric Ltd / Jan 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	25,544,000 ▼ 0.11
Invest Cap. Bank / Jan 26 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	17,052,500 ▼ 0.87
Unity Foods / Jan 26 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	16,920,978 ▼ 1.02
Fauji Foods / Jan 26 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	15,931,500 ▼ 0.35
Fauji Fert. Bin / Jan 26 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	12,716,500 ▼ 1.75
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Jan 26 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	10,876,500 ▼ 0.31
Hum Network / Jan 26 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	10,747,500 ▼ 0.17
Aisha Steel / Jan 26 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	9,137,500 ▼ 1.32
Jahangir Sid. Co. / Jan 26 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	8,165,000 ▼ 0.75

Markets →

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World
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 26	160.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 26	160.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 26	103.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 26	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 26	1.37
Euro to USD / Jan 26	1.21

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 26	3842.69
India Sensex / Jan 26	48347.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 26	28822.29
Nasdaq / Jan 26	13577.42
Hang Seng / Jan 26	30159.01
FTSE 100 / Jan 26	6638.85
Dow Jones / Jan 26	30870.85
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 26	13643.95
France CAC40 / Jan 26	5472.36

Indicator	Value
UK LIBOR % / Jan 26	0.09

Lahore

Massive reshuffle in Punjab police hierarchy

Schools may close ‘immediately’ if COVID-19 SOPs not taken seriously, Dr Yasmin warns

Punjab imposes lockdown in more areas of Lahore, Gujranwala as COVID-19 cases rise

Accountability court extends Khawaja Asif’s remand

British Airways announces suspension of flight operations to Lahore

5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Lahore, other cities of Punjab

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful signs MoU with University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

Punjab imposes lockdown in more areas of Lahore, Multan as COVID-19 cases rise

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

33 more areas of Lahore put under smart lockdown

Flight operation suspended at Lahore airport due to dense fog

COVID-19: Smart lockdown imposed in four major cities of Punjab

CTD nabs three militants, foils plan to attack Islamabad Stock Exchange

PDM pushes ahead with Lahore rally amid heightened security threats

Punjab govt seals 13 areas surrounding Minar-e-Pakistan amid rising COVID-19 cases

CSSPR signs MoU with Kyrgyz think tank ‘RICA’

Maryam, Bilawal meet in Lahore ahead of PDM Dec 13 rally

Maryam Nawaz, others booked for violating COVID-19 SOPs

Lahore administration seals 55 shops, eight restaurants for violating COVID-19 SOPs

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

PDM Lahore rally: DJ Butt released on bail

CTD arrests five RAW-linked terrorists from Lahore

Threat alert: Terrorists could target PDM leadership during Lahore rally, warn security agencies

Police arrest DJ Butt for providing sound system for PDM jalsa

Lockdown imposed in more areas of Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur as COVID-19 cases continue rapid surge

COVID hotspots: 'Smart lockdown' enforced in 55 areas of Lahore

Violation of SOPs: 19 wedding halls, 59 markets sealed in Lahore

PDM to decide future strategy in Islamabad Dec 8 meeting

Punjab govt reopens field hospital at Lahore's Expo Centre

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ban indoor dining

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