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Indian PM directly monitors a RAW cell responsible for CPEC sabotage operations, reveals FM Qureshi

The FM said Pakistan has irrefutable evidence and showed letters, transactions, audio and other evidence of Indian involvement of state-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.

Updated 14 Nov, 2020 03:24pm

Pakistan

India extends 11 more laws to IIOJK to consolidate center's control, further Hindutva agenda

A notification said the words 'state and 'government' in such laws will be substituted by 'Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir' and 'Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir'.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:30pm

World

India's Modi defends new law as critics warn of risks to farmers

This includes a rule that forces growers to sell their produce only at India's more than 7,000 regulated wholesale markets.
"It will also remove middlemen and let farmers sell their produce directly to buyers," Modi said.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 08:02pm

Business & Finance

India pushes state-run banks to step up loans to street vendors

All bank branches in the state need to immediately accept all applications submitted under the street vendor scheme and disburse loans without delay.
Several branches of state-run banks were open on Sunday to distribute loans.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 05:39pm

Markets

Sense of malaise' gripping virus-hit India as Modi's policies sap economy: NYT

It boasted a sizzling economy that was lifting millions out of poverty, building modern mega cities and amassing serious geopolitical firepower.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 01:14am

Markets

Account of India PM Modi's personal website hacked confirms Twitter

Twitter said it was aware of the activity with Modi’s website account and has taken steps to secure it.

Updated 03 Sep, 2020 10:47am

Technology

Facebook India executive under fire for promoting Modi’s BJP on employees group

Ankhi Das, Facebook India executive also detailed efforts to help the party win the 2014 national election, the Wall Street Journal said in its latest report.

Published 31 Aug, 2020 11:34am

Technology

Pakistan slams Facebook for treating its users differently

MoIT in a statement urged Facebook to explain why there is a difference in its policies for Pakistani and Indian users.

Published 21 Aug, 2020 11:27am

World

Modi warns China over border tensions

"A neighbour isn't just someone who shares our geography but those who share our hearts. Where the relationship is respected, it becomes warmer," he said.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:29pm

World

Modi says India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine, launches health mission

In annual celebrations scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi identified health and economic self-reliance as the key priorities for his government.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 09:52am

World

India's Modi to lay Hindu temple foundations at flashpoint holy site

But it will still be a grand affair beamed onto large screens around India and even on the huge displays at Times Square in New York, reports said.

Published 04 Aug, 2020 04:40pm

India virus cases hit 1.5 million, but slum study casts doubt on official data

Even as case numbers soar and more areas impose lockdowns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this week India was in a "better position that other countries", and winning international praise.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 05:35pm

India coronavirus deaths pass 30,000, more than France

But many experts say that with testing levels low, the extent of the pandemic across the world's second-most populous country may be far worse than officially reported.

Published 24 Jul, 2020 06:21pm

World

India's Modi rallies troops at China border, as Beijing urges caution

His comments prompted Beijing to call for restraint at the tense border area in the northern Himalayan region of Ladakh.
India says Chinese troops have intruded across the Line of Actual Control, or the ceasefire line separating the two armies in the high altitude Ladakh region.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 07:21pm

World

Modi 'warmly congratulates' Putin

The constitutional reforms approved in a nationwide vote by 77.92 percent of Russian voters could allow Putin to extend his rule until 2036.

Published 02 Jul, 2020 08:50pm

Technology

India's Prime Minister Modi shuts Weibo account after app ban

Since posting on Sina Weibo the first time in 2015 during a visit to China, Modi has been an infrequent user of the Chinese social media platform.
He had more than 200,000 followers and 100 posts before the account was shut.

Published 02 Jul, 2020 10:39am

World

Pompeo welcomes India's ban on Chinese apps including TikTok

Modi's government on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat and Weibo as relations deteriorate in the wake of a brutal border clash.

Published 01 Jul, 2020 09:01pm

World

Modi's $1 billion coronavirus fund faces controversy due to lack of transparency

Irked by BJP-led government's non-serious behaviour over disclosing facts, people filed several petitions in Indian courts under the Right to Information Act seeking more checks and balances

Published 30 Jun, 2020 10:13pm

World

India wants peace, friendship but upholding sovereignty: Modi

Indian premiere accepted 20 soldiers were killed during clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh

Updated 19 Jun, 2020 09:48pm

India elected as non-permanent UNSC member for two-year term

India got 184 out of the 192 valid votes polled.

Published 18 Jun, 2020 03:37pm

World

Indian PM Modi opens coal mining to private sector

At an opening up of mining to the private sector titled "Unleashing Coal", Modi said he wanted India, with the world's fourth largest coal reserves, to be a net exporter of coal.

Published 18 Jun, 2020 03:12pm

World

Modi says deaths of Indian soldiers in China clash 'will not be in vain'

"I would like to assure the country that the sacrifice of our soldiers will not be in vain.

Published 17 Jun, 2020 05:15pm

India awaits Modi's response to China after 20 killed in clubs and stones border clash

Modi, in a Twitter message, called for an all-party meeting on Friday to discuss the situation, but did not make any other comment on the confrontation between neighbours.

Published 17 Jun, 2020 02:31pm

World

US writer compares Indian PM Modi to Hitler for hostile acts against Muslims

Martin says consolidating the Muslim population into concentration camps without proper food, water and medical support will ensure devastation

Updated 09 Jun, 2020 05:50pm

World

India set to reopen temples, malls but no sprinkling of holy water

In places of worship, people will be asked to wash their hands and feet before entering, and there will be no distribution of food offerings or sprinkling of holy water or touching of idols and holy books.

Updated 05 Jun, 2020 08:17pm

World

India’s Modi urges citizens to stay alert to virus as lockdown eases

India, with the world's longest lockdown, is set to largely lift containment measures in June, except in high-risk zones.

Published 31 May, 2020 04:57pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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