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Pakistan, India agree to make efforts to resolve water dispute

The two sides have agreed to hold the next meeting in Pakistan.
"Pakistan side emphasised the importance of early resolution of the outstanding issues in accordance with the provisions of the IWT," the FO said.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

O level exams to be held after May 15: Education minister

"A and As Level exams will take place as per the original timetable, following all the Standard Operating Procedures," Mahmood said.

Updated 26 Mar, 2021 10:18am

Pakistan hires banks for three-tranche dollar bond sale

DUBAI: Pakistan has hired a group of banks to arrange investor calls ahead of a triple-tranche sale of US...

Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Egypt agree to work for cooperation in multiple areas, multilateral organizations

The bilateral ties were discussed in the 9th round of Pakistan-Egypt ABC held at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo on Wednesday (March 24).

Published 25 Mar, 2021 09:38pm

Pakistan

NAB postpones Maryam Nawaz’s hearing scheduled for March 26

According to a press release issued by the bureau, a meeting was held today to discuss the tomorrow’s hearing alongside the recommendations provided by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC).
The meeting decided to postpone the Maryam Nawaz hearing as the NCOC has banned gatherings of all kinds.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 08:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Hungary launch ‘Trade & Economic Window’ to boost cooperation

Hungary’s Foreign Minister said Hungary’s big companies relating to food, technology, medical and IT were planning to invest in Pakistan.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 06:27pm

Sports

Asif Ali replaces Saud Shakeel in ODI squad

The selection committee, in consultation with the team management, has replaced Saud with Asif Ali, who is already part of the T20I squad for the series in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
As Saud is also part of the two-Test squad against Zimbabwe, he will now stay back at the National High Performance Centre to complete his rehabilitation.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 07:54pm

Pakistan

Five killed, seven injured in Naltar Valley car shooting

Police said that the van was on its way from Gilgit to Niltar Bala when it was fired upon at the RC bridge by unidentified suspects.
The injured and deceased were shifted to the Gilgit Hospital for treatment, said police.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 06:03pm

Pakistan

Pakistan fully capable to defend its integrity: President

The President said Pakistan desires peace, security and development in the whole region and has also taken practical steps towards that end.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:44pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Hungary launch trade, economic window to boost commercial and economic linkages

The Foreign Minister expressed the confidence that the window will further enrich their bilateral relations.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:39pm

Pakistan

Zameen Developments awards Zameen Aurum’s construction contract to Sinaco Engineers

“For more than a decade, Zameen has been a name synonymous with revolutionary real estate initiatives for both local and overseas Pakistanis,” he said.
Zameen Developments Director Fahad Arif Khawaja said that Zameen Aurum is a luxurious residential project situated in Gulberg III, Lahore.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 06:03pm

Sports

Pakistan stars recall the 1992 World Cup glory

Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Nida Dar, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Younis Khan reflect on the impact of Melbourne win on their careers .
World Cup winners Aamer Sohail, Aqib Javed and Mushtaq Ahmed share the champions mind-set with current members of the national teams.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 04:19pm

Sports

Pakistan squad, officials test negative, team to depart on Friday

Pakistan will play three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches from 2-7 April and four T20Is from 10-16 April.
The side will then depart for Harare, Zimbabwe, for three T20Is and two Tests, before returning home on 12 May.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 03:44pm

Business & Finance

Hungary companies planning to invest in Pakistan

Pakistan and Hungary launched the ‘Trade & Economic Window’ for collaboration in diverse fields and explore joint ventures in energy, information technology, and tourism.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 02:42pm

Pakistan

'Totally made up and baseless': Moeed Yusuf rejects reports claiming he may be appointed as Pakistan's new high commissioner to India

"I know its too much to ask for a news story to be fact checked before publication these days. But at least the story shouldn’t defy all logic," he tweeted.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 03:26pm

Pakistan

Sindh education department announces exam schedule for all students

Examinations for nursery till class eight will be held from June 7, while matriculation exams will be held from July 1 till July 15 across the province.
Moreover, Intermediate examinations will be held from July 28 and will continue till August 16.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 02:20pm

World

IPRI organises distinguished lecture series on "Changing Global Society: Post-Colonial World Order”

The Islamabad Policy Research Institute organised a Distinguished Lecturer Series on "Changing Global Society: Post-Colonial World Order" on the 25th of March.
Dr. Homi K. Bhabha, an Indian-American academic from Harvard University, stated that "More conversations, more dialogue at the people-to-people level is the way forward for forging peace in South Asia".

Published 25 Mar, 2021 12:26pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan orders over a million COVID-19 vaccines from China

He informed that the orders are expected to arrive within days.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:52am

Business & Finance

IMF reviews Pakistan’s remedial action linked to noncomplying purchase

IMF said that the authorities have taken strong corrective actions to address institutional and technical short-comings that gave rise to the inaccurate information.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:07am

Business & Finance

IMF approves $500mn tranche, as Pakistan make satisfactory progress

IMF Deputy Managing Director Antoinette Sayeh told this in a statement saying the latest payment brought total disbursements under the Extended Fund Facility to $2bn since the program was first approved in July 2019.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 3,946 new COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths in 24 hours amid third wave fears

Death toll has crossed 14000.
2,747 people also recovered from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 09:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan shows off military might amid fears of COVID-19 third wave

The contingents of the three armed forces and other security forces will conduct march past whilst fighter jets will present aerobatic maneuvers.
The parade held annually on March 23, was postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather and rain.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 03:40pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 surge: Smart lockdown imposed in some areas of Karachi's Kemari District

The smart lockdowns will remain in place in the affected union councils (UCs) till April 4, 2021.
Three UCs of Baldia Town, including UC-5 of Saeedabad, UC-3 of Islam Nagar, and UC 1 of Gulshan-e-Ghazi have been placed under the smart lockdown.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 08:44pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to USA increase 11.86pc to $3082mn in 8 months

The overall imports into the country increased by 8.59 percent, from US $29.604 billion to US $ 32.149 billion.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 06:58pm

Pakistan

IHC dismisses Yousuf Raza Gillani’s petition challenging Senate chairman election

Former Prime Minister, who was backed by the opposition’s 11-party alliance, lost the election to Sadiq Sanjrani by six votes.
The petition said that Gillani should be declared Senate chairman as seven votes in his favour were rejected illegally.

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 07:53pm

Pakistan

Minorities enjoy complete religious freedom in Pakistan: Minister

The minister said the great nations always remember and celebrate their days including Pakistan Day with zeal, fervor and enthusiasm.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan lauds reactivation of Afghan peace process

The Pakistani envoy called on all sides to work towards reduction of violence as it will strengthen the hands of 'spoilers', both within and outside Afghanistan.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:40pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's cement maker signs deal with Chinese supplier to enhance capacity

The equipment will be used for dry process clinker production line-4 of 7000 metric tons per day grey clinker, through a brownfield expansion project, said the company.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 04:06pm

Pakistan

Schools to remain open in Sindh: Saeed Ghani

"The situation [of the coronavirus] in Sindh and Balochistan at the moment is under control," said Ghani.
He said the coronavirus positivity ratio in Sindh on Tuesday was 2.6%, which was not high.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 02:51pm

Business & Finance

Concerns raise over Private sector import of COVID-19 vaccines in Pakistan

“This anomaly of vaccine cost at more than 150% higher than the international market price is another serious issue of overcharging,” pointed out the letter.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 12:47pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 20	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 20	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 20	155.76
USD to Swiss Franc / May 20	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 20	1.27
Euro to USD / May 20	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 17	5303.27
India Sensex / May 17	73917.03
Nasdaq / May 17	16685.97
Dow Jones / May 17	40003.59
Tokyo Nikkei / May 20	39197.34
Hang Seng / May 20	19650.18
FTSE 100 / May 20	8442.03
Germany DAX 30 / May 20	18754.68

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Petrol/Litre / May 20	273.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 20	80.09
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 20	214678
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 20	2436.84
Diesel/Litre / May 20	274.08

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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