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Pakistan

PM Imran to visit Karachi tomorrow

During his visit, PM Imran will also meet Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and PTI leaders.
The premier will attend the ceremony of multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 in Karachi.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

Sports

Lot of great lessons to learn by touring Pakistan, says South African coach, Mark Boucher

Boucher praised Mohammad Rizwan’s outstanding run with the bat. Rizwan hit purple patch in the series winning the player of the series awards in both Tests and T20Is.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 06:42pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of PSL6 kick-off

The T20 tournament’s Karachi-leg will be played from February 20 to March 7 here at National Stadium Karachi.
The Dalmia road will remain open for small vehicles from to Stadium Signal. Heavy/public transport will not be allowed.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

SC summons ECP Chief, others members in Presidential reference hearing

The CJP remarked that election should be conducted in secret but it should also be open to an investigation if a complaint is lodged regarding it.
ECP's legal representative said that secrecy is the mandate of Article 226.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 06:26pm

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

Pakistan

MQM-P withdraws decision for not contesting Senate elections

The deadline to submit the nomination papers for the upcoming Senate polls falls today.
Amir Khan has decided to submit his nomination papers after being insisted on by the party members.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 03:23pm

Pakistan

Torkham opens for pedestrian travel

The crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan is now open 6 days a week for pedestrian traffic.
Before, Afghans would cross the Torkham border four days a week.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 01:23pm

Business & Finance

Improvement in EODB rankings boost cos registration in Pakistan, says Dawood

“When compared to 2018, companies registration increased by 54pc in 2020. In January 2021, a total of 2,201 companies were registered with SECP which is up by 12pc as compared to the previous month,” he said.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 11:00am

Business & Finance

Pakistan's Sputnik-V vaccine distributor denies agreement with diagnostic centre

“It is hereby clarified that AGP Limited, so far has not entered into a supply agreement with any hospital or Diagnostic Centre (including the Diagnostic Centre in question) for the supply of Sputnik-V vaccine either directly or indirectly in Pakistan,” said the company.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 01:03pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 26 deaths, 1,048 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The country also reported 910 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Registration for coronavirus vaccination for people aged 65 years and above has also started from Monday.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Workers Remittances exceeded $2bn in Jan 2021

The growth in remittances recorded an increase of 19 percent over January 2020. However, remittances remained slightly lower from December 2020 level of $2.4 billion.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:40am

Pakistan

People aged 65 and above can now register for COVID-19 vaccination, announces Asad Umar

Explaining the registration process, Asad wrote: 'Just write down ur CNIC number and send a message on 1166.'
On February 3, Pakistan began its vaccination drive with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 10:05am

FBR investigating automobile under-invoicing scam

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly investigating a mega under-invoicing scam showing the...

Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am

Pakistan

Pakistan Army conducts ‘Jidar-ul-Hadeed’ drills in Thar Desert

“The four weeks long defensive maneuver exercise is aimed at validating the concept of defence in deserts,” said ISPR.
The exercise is being conducted in extreme desert conditions, 74 kilometers ahead of Chhor, under a conventional operations setting, the military’s media wing said.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:24pm

Pakistan

Electric cars to arrive in Pakistan soon: Fawad Chaurdary

The Minister made this announcement during the launch of an upgraded version of the Lahore Chambers of Commerce website.'
He said that government is taking every necessary measure to make Pakistan economically strong.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

PTI announces final list of Senate candidates

The list was made public by the Federal Science Minster Fawad Chaudhry on Twitter.
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and Fauzia Arshad have been selected as the PTI's candidates from Islamabad.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 04:24pm

Pakistan

PM Imran summons federal cabinet session on Tuesday

The cabinet members are likely to approve disparity reduction allowance to the federal government employees.
The huddle is also expected to approve decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:43pm

Business & Finance

Despite shortfall, Pakistan not to import duty-free cotton from India

The country was currently facing one million bales shortfall due to low production that year, he said.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:17pm

Pakistan

Hafeez Sheikh submits nomination papers for Senate election

Sheikh along with his fellow lawmakers, Azam Swati, Hammad Azhar and others reached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office to submit his nomination papers.
He was confident that the PTI will emerge victorious in the upcoming Senate elections.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 02:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to buy ultra-cold modern refrigerators to store Pfizer vaccine

Currently Pakistan cold chain system has capacity to storage COVID vaccine at -20°C.
The newly bought freezers would be placed in the federal capital and provinces for preservation of the vaccine.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 08:06pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Indus Delta Region boost huge Oil& Gas reserves says Naval Chief

“Third survey is expected this year, which is likely to pave the way for drilling and subsequent extraction of the hydrocarbons,” he said

Published 13 Feb, 2021 01:43pm

Pakistan

Senate elections: ECP extends date to file nomination papers till February 15

The ECP said the date has been extended after requests were made by candidates, as well as reports that candidates are facing difficulties in the completion of legal formalities regarding filing of nomination papers.
Senate elections will be held on March 3.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 03:50pm

Pakistan

PM condoles death of four soldiers martyred in South Waziristan terrorist attack

"My condolences and prayers go to the families of our four brave soldiers martyred in Makeen, South Waziristan fighting a terrorist attack," PM tweeted.
Four of the attackers were also killed by the soldiers.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 11:30am

FO optimistic about FATF moot prospects

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday expressed the hope for a positive outcome with regard to getting removed from the...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Chinese vaccine: govt issues emergency use authorisation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday approved China's CanSino Biologics Inc's (CanSinoBIO) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency...

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

China's CanSinoBIO COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use in Pakistan

The approval was granted by the authority’s registration board on Friday.
Pakistan is the second country to approve use of China’s vaccine after Mexico.

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 06:03pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s eCommerce market witness double-digit growth: SBP

NIFT informed the meeting that it is in the process of developing a payment solution for cross border/international payments in collaboration with the SBP.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Pakistan

Met office forecasts rains in Pakistan during last 10 days of February

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Quetta are expected to receive substantial rain during the aforementioned period.
The southern areas of Sindh will also receive light to moderate rainfall due to the system.

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 04:13pm

Sports

Pakistan tour of South Africa schedule announced

Men in Green will play three ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.
The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will depart for Johannesburg on 26 March.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 03:31pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5022.21
Nasdaq / Apr 17	15683.37
Dow Jones / Apr 17	37735.31
India Sensex / Apr 18	72965.85
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	38103.03
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16452.30
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7883.62
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17795.41

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 16	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	215964
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.98
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	81.50
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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