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Motorway rape case: Abid Malhi, Shafqat Ali sentenced to death by Lahore court

The decision comes six and a half months after the crime took place.
The culprits will be transferred from Camp Jail to Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the sentence will be carried out.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 06:21pm

Pakistan

45 shops, wedding halls sealed in Lahore for violating coronavirus SOPs

The shops and halls have been sealed in Lahore Cantt, New Lahore City, Shalimar Town and Model Town.
The sealed shops and halls have been fined Rs65,000 each.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 02:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan ranked world’s second most polluted country: IQAir

20% of deaths in Pakistan have been attributable to the negative health impacts of air pollution exposure, IQAir said.
Lahore, has been ranked as the most polluted city with an AQI of 163.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:42pm

Pakistan

Punjab to increase capacity at Expo Centre vaccination facility in Lahore

Punjab has decided to increase the screening desks from 50 to 100, vaccination counters from 30 to 60 while the rest areas from 80 to 160.
33,308 elderly citizens have been vaccinated in Punjab so far.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 11:08am

Pakistan

Positivity rate of corona jumps to 11.40pc in Punjab

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has jumped to 11.40 percent, as out of 13,727 Covid-19...

Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am

Pakistan

COAS lauds troops’ professionalism, training standards during field area visit

COAS Bajwa appreciated troops for their professionalism and high training standards.
He advised troops to stay focused in their professional pursuits as professional excellence and extensive training ensure effective response against all challenges, said military’s media wing.

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

Punjab reimposes COVID-19 restrictions amid fears that a third wave is underway

These restrictions will stay in effect till March 29.
The policy of 50% work from home for both public and private offices has also been enforced.

Published 13 Mar, 2021 03:55pm

Pakistan

Hamza Shehbaz arrives at Kot Lakhpat Jail to meet Shehbaz Sharif

Hamza Shehbaz and family members will have lunch alongside leader of the Opposition in National Assembly inside the prison cell.
They would also discuss the ongoing session of the NA.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 01:36pm

Pakistan

Lahore court issues release orders of Hamza Shehbaz

On February 24, the court had approved bail of Hamza Shahbaz after hearing arguments of his lawyers and the NAB prosecutor.
The court in Lahore issued the order after submission of Rs10 million surety bond against his bail.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Pakistan

LHC directs Pakistani auto manufacturers to install airbags in all vehicles

"Almost all locally manufactured vehicles have airbags but those priced less than Rs1.5 million do not have this facility,” says PAMA cheif.
Airbags are not manufactured in the country but imported from abroad, he said, adding they need time to implement the court order.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

Pakistan

PM Imran expected to visit Lahore tomorrow: report

He is also expected to meet Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Sarwar.
Khan is also expected to inaugurate Mega Business Center at Lahore’s Walton Road.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 01:51pm

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

Pakistani student Zara Naeem scores highest marks in ACCA exam worldwide

Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has also praised Zara for her accomplishment.
Naeem plans to start her own consultancy firm after attaining ACCA membership.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 04:42pm

‘Long-term planning is inevitable for development’

LAHORE: Long-term planning was inevitable for any country’s development, said Prime Minister Imran Khan at the...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Pakistan

Massive earthquake jolts across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore

An earthquake jolted across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and as far as Lahore - measuring 6.4 on the richter scale.
Massive earthquake felt across India, Pakistan and parts of Central Asia, including Tajikistan.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 10:12pm

Pakistan

PM, Usman Buzdar discuss Punjab's overall situation

The PM is on a day-long visit in Lahore where he will be the chief guest at the inauguration of Miyawaki urban forest at Jilani Park.
He will also chair the sessions for the provision of universal health coverage.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 02:53pm

Pakistan

Imported electric cars meet accident in Nawabshah

The speeding trailer overturned on the national highway near Daulatpur in Nawabshah.
According to the motorway police, the truck was loaded with electric cars imported from Korea.

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 03:27pm

Pakistan

Porsche scam: Car dealer booked for ‘defrauding’ customers in Lahore

Around 15 people had filed complaints in different police stations of Lahore.
Bokhari had received around Rs50 million in advance from them, giving them a specific time for the delivery of the electric vehicle.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 02:25pm

Pakistan

Lahore turns polluted

LAHORE: The city of Lahore has once again turned polluted with 309 Air Quality Index recorded on Tuesday. The area...

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:43am

Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in COVID-19 hotspots of six Lahore neighborhoods

Lockdown will remain in place till February 19.
During the lockdown, there will be controlled entry and exit in the areas identified as coronavirus hotspots.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:45pm

Pakistan

Three dies in car-rickshaw collision

Rescue teams reached on the spot and shifted the bodies and injured to nearby hospital.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:11pm

Pakistan

Peshawar University to hold exams online this year

The development was confirmed by the varsity in a notification issued to all heads of departments informing them about the decision.
The decision from the university came at the time when students across the country are protesting demanding online exam.

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 02:33pm

Pakistan

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

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	155.98
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
India Sensex / May 1	74482.78
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38093.34
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Hang Seng / May 1	17763.03
FTSE 100 / May 1	8121.24
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
Germany DAX 30 / May 1	17932.17

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	79.18
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2324.96
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	76.51
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 2 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 2 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 2 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 2 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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