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PM leaves for two-day visit to Sri Lanka

This will be PM Khan's first visit to Sri Lanka after assuming office.
"Thank you for your invitation Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Looking forward to my visit to further strengthen the friendship & cooperation between our two countries," the PM tweeted.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 12:04pm

Pakistan

PM requests PTI candidate to ask for re-polling as opposition 'crying hoarse over' Daska by-election

"I would request our PTI candidate to ask for re-polling in the 20 polling stations Opposition is crying hoarse over in the Daska NA 75 bye- election," the PM tweeted.
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will meet today to decide whether to announce the unconfirmed and unofficial results or not.

Updated 24 Feb, 2021 04:52pm

Pakistan

Vote for PTI candidates in Senate polls: PM Imran tells MPAs in KP

He urged them to put greed aside and vote for their ideology. Those who sold their votes in the 2018 Senate election had to face embarrassment because of that, he noted.
The election on 48 Senate seats will be held on March 3.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 08:29pm

Pakistan

PDM names Gillani as its candidate for Chairman Senate post

The development was made during the meeting between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) delegation and Jamiat Ulema Islam chief over the upcoming Senate elections.
“I am extremely grateful to the PDM for expressing confidence in me," says Gillani

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 07:15pm

Sports

Gwadar to host match between Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators after PSL

The development was revealed by singer-cum presenter Fakhr-e-Alam, who recently organised an exhibition match at the venue.
The actor is now hopeful that Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan will give green-signal for this epic game.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

Pakistan

Naval Chief visits PMSA headquarters in Karachi

He was briefed on the duties and operational activities of the Maritime Security Agency at the Maritime Operation Centre during a meeting that was presided over by him.
The Naval Chief also paid a visit to the headquarters of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Pakistan

Temperature likely to remain low in Karachi: Met office

As per the Met office, the heat intensity in the port city during the day may be less and the maximum temperature will likely to remain below 30°C.
The weather department said that due to fog, the visibility is up to 4km near the airport in Karachi.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Business & Finance

Ukrainian defense conglomerate signs $85mn contract with Pakistan

“We also discussed with the Pakistani side of new orders for delivery in the country Engine 6 TD1 and 6 TD2.”

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:31pm

Pakistan

Four women social workers killed in North Waziristan car attack

The assailants opened fire on an NGO's car near the Ippi village of North Waziristan. The driver was critically injured.
The deceased women and the injured driver have been shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, said police.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 04:18pm

Pakistan

Foreign experts to arrive in Pakistan today to devise viable model for PIA

The four-member team is arriving in Pakistan on the invitation of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain.
The team will undertake a business model review and also meet government officials at the finance ministry, Dr Hussain, senior government officials and the airline’s chief executive officer, Arshad Malik.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 03:41pm

Pakistan

Inquiry into polling record in NA-75 Daska by-polls completed

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja withheld the results after 20 presiding officers went missing on February 19.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of attempting to rig the election.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 03:03pm

Pakistan

Regal Automobile offers compensation over late delivery of Glory 580 Pro

As compensation, the company has offered free maintenance of 1 year or 12,000 kilometers (which comes first) as a goodwill gesture.
As per the company, one year or 12,000kms maintenance which includes three oil changes, three oil filters change, one air filter change and free periodic maintenance at 1000kms, 5000kms and 10,000kms (Labor only).

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 02:16pm

Pakistan

Here’s how Unilever Pakistan is helping to clean up and #FaceThePlastic

Let’s face it: the past year has created an unprecedented amount of plastic waste in the form of disposable face masks and other personal protective equipment we’ve been using to stay safe. That’s why this year, it’s time to reevaluate the place of plastic waste — to truly take responsibility and #FaceThePlastic.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:18pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's FDI decline over 27pc in Jul-Jan FY21

The SBP's statistics revealed that FDI fell significantly by 12.27 percent or $27 million to $192.7 million in Jan 2021 compared to net inflow of $ 219.6 million investment in Jan 2020.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 01:33pm

Pakistan

We urge US to play its role for peace dialogue between Pakistan, India: Asad Majeed

“Pakistan is committed to a peaceful neighbourhood, the onus is now on India to create the right conditions. We urge the US to play its role,” Asad Majeed Khan said.
He also asked the Joe Biden administration to make a new approach to deal with a new and transformed Pakistan.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:52am

Business & Finance

Pakistan expects decision based on merit as FATF meets today

Chaudhri informed that Pakistan has been fully committed in implementing the remaining points.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:48am

Pakistan

Two terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation

“During intense exchange of fire two terrorists, including a terrorist commander Rehmat alias Khalid, [were] killed," said the military's media wing. Havaldar Shehzad Raza was martyred during the exchange of fire with the terrorists, it added.

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 03:33am

Pakistan

PM Imran likely to visit Peshawar on Monday

The Premier would meet members of the party’s parliamentary group in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly.
PM Imran Khan would also hold meeting with Senate candidates from KP province.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz presents ‘irrefutable evidence’ of rigging in Sialkot by-poll

She thanked the party workers and the people of Daska and Nowshera who "guarded their votes" and "caught the thieves".
She said they wrung free the votes from "a crocodile's grip".

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:25pm

Pakistan

PML-N to support Yusuf Raza Gilani in Senate polls: Nawaz assures Zardari

Apart from the Senate elections, the two leaders also spoke about the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)’s upcoming long march to Islamabad. The development was made during the telephonic conversation between the former prime minister and ex-president.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 05:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan arranges modern storage containers for COVID-19 vaccines

The containers will arrive in the country in mid-march, which will be used for storing the Pfizer vaccines.
These containers will be given to the Centre and provinces in most affected areas.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 05:54pm

Pakistan

Aman 2021: Pakistan Navy conducts joint exercises with Russian, Sri Lankan naval forces

DGPR said that the exercises were held in the north Arabian Sea.
The exercise was attended by the aerial assets of the Pakistan Navy and Air Force.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Pakistan

ECP withholds results of NA-75 by-poll over fears of alteration

The statement read: “It is not possible to release unofficial results without full inquiry into the incident.”
PML-N candidate on NA-75 Nosheen Iftikhar had moved a plea to the CEC to withhold the results.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:03pm

Business & Finance

P@SHA terms SBP measures for exporters a move in the right direction

Days ago, SBP notified revisions in chapter 20 of the Foreign Exchange Manual to modernize foreign exchange regulations for facilitating startups, fintech, and exports in Pakistan.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 01:56pm

Pakistan

SAPM Sultan urges elderly citizens to register for next COVID-19 vaccination phase

"Now that we have expected arrival of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in early March, all those 60 years of age and older are now requested to begin registration," he tweeted.
More than 52700 health workers have been vaccinated across Pakistan with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:15pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan to issue Green Bond to boost renewable energy projects

“We’ve got a lot of hydro potential in Pakistan,” he said. “The bonds are there to accelerate this,” said Aslam.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 12:11pm

Lankan PM says looking forward to PM Imran Khan's visit next week

"This visit will further reinforce our bilateral relationship and pave way for joint ventures that mutually benefit both our nations," Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted.
PM will undertake a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 February.
This will be PM Khan's first visit to Sri Lanka after assuming office.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

Fencing alongside Afghanistan, Iran borders to be completed by June: Shaikh Rashid

The minister made the announcement after an aerial visit of the areas near the Pak-Iran border including Gwadar, Turbat, Mand and other areas.
Rashid also visited Rimdan-Gabd border gateway at the border along with IG Frontier Corps Balochistan South Major General Ayman Bilal.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:31pm

Pakistan

Opposition plans to buy PTI lawmakers to get its Senators elected by opposing open ballot: PM

Imran says a market has been set up to buy politicians and rates have been set
During the past years, the opposition parties favoured use of open ballot in the Senate elections but now they are forcing the government on use of secret ballot: Premiere

Published 19 Feb, 2021 05:04pm

Sports

Opportunity for future stars to announce their arrivals

That same stage propelled Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Umar Khan, Arshad Iqbal and Rohail Nazir to name a few.
The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 will also see all six teams giving two emerging players each the launch pad to fire on. Here is a brief introduction of all the emerging players.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 05:06pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Diesel/Litre / Apr 25	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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