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Mali, Pakistan can work together in agri-sector: Envoy

He said that current trade volume between Pakistan and Mali was even less than one million dollars while the global imports of Mali were in excess of US $ 5 billion.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:25pm

Pakistan

58000 Afghan refugees likely to return home by year end: UNHCR

The document also revealed the UNHCR’s key plans for ensuring betterment of the Afghan refugees during the current year through several initiatives relating to health, education and others.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Japan share friendly relations: Governor Sindh

Power projects, rural road construction and highways, hospitals, universities, training institutes, water treatment and the like.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:19pm

Pakistan

COAS General Bajwa lauds ISI's tireless efforts for national security

COAS was given a comprehensive briefing on regional and national security situation during his visit.
He appreciated the tireless efforts of ISI for national security and expressed his satisfaction over professional preparedness.

Updated 21 Jan, 2021 09:19pm

Pakistan

Former SC judge to head inquiry committee on Broadsheet saga

Shibli Faraz said that the inquiry committee on the Broadsheet scandal will complete its inquiry in 45 days.
Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet stated that Imran Khan has nominated Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed retired as head of inquiry committee on Broadsheet scandal.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

Govt to increase power tariff by Rs1.95 per unit

The minister blamed the past governments for the hike.
“Power generation is 43% expensive because of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N),” the energy minister said.

Updated 21 Jan, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan

Winners and losers of upcoming Senate polls

The term-wise data of the Senators shows that out of the 52 members retiring from the present 103-member Senate in March next year, 34 belong to the opposition parties and 18 from the treasury benches.
The upcoming Senate will comprise 98 members as there will be no elections on the four vacant seats from the country’s tribal areas after their merger with KP.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

Pakistan

China has promised to provide 500,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan by January 31: Qureshi

China has offered Pakistan to send an airplane and airlift the vaccines, Qureshi said.
China has played an instrumental role in Pakistan’s fight against COVID-19 with technical assistance and medical expertise," Qureshi said.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:39pm

Pakistan

India continues to remain evasive about mysterious death of 11 Pakistanis in Jodhpur: FO

FO said that the family members of the deceased have raised serious concerns hinting at the involvement of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in the incident.
- He added that Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari has also addressed a letter to the United Nations calling for an investigation into the deaths of the Pakistanis in India.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:36pm

Pakistan

Govt announces public holiday on Kashmir day

A one-minute silence will be observed on February 5 in solidarity with the Kashmiris.
The government said that Kashmir day is being observed to “signify political and moral support in their struggle for self-determination and to honour" Kashmiri martyrs.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:28pm

Pakistan

PM Khan to launch Letters of administration and succession certificates today

Before it normally took two to seven years to get a simple Letter of Administration or Succession Certificate.
Now it will take only 15 days.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 03:12pm

Business & Finance

Custom Duties over Rs 1mn to be collected through ADC mechanism only: SBP

The ADC mechanism allowed the tax payers to pay their taxes through internet/mobile banking, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or Over-the Counter (OTC) of 16000 branches of commercial banks across the country.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:40pm

Business & Finance

OGRA lifts ban on issuance of new CNG licenses

Pursuant to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Ordinance, 2002, and the provisions of CNG (Production and Marketing) Rules, 1992, issuance of a CNG license to any prospective investor/applicant falls under the exclusive domain of the Ogra.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:17pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued for Karachiites ahead of JUI-F’s million march

The plan has been issued with alternative routes to facilitate commuters and motorists in the metropolis.
New Preedy Street and Karsaz Road have been closed for traffic. The areas around the National Stadium and flyovers have also been closed.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:47pm

Sports

Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil

“Their fans have never seen them play and that’s almost like a generation and that’s missed seeing them play”
“For Pakistan to have that back, there is going to be a lot of joy for the people”

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:34pm

Business & Finance

Experts concern over rise in Pakistan's import bill, as C/A surplus streak ends

The report was of the view that that the imports of goods are likely to increase higher then earlier expected as economic activity picks including rise in import of auto CKD/CBU, coal for cement, while pressure on account of import of machinery through TERF is also anticipated.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 12:29pm

Technology

Pakistan approves Right of Way Policy

Haque said that Right of Way Policy will pave way for laying of telecommunication network and digitalization.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 10:54am

Pakistan

PM congratulates Biden, says looking forward in building a stronger Pak-US partnership

The PM said he is also looking forward to working with Biden in improving public health, combating corruption and promoting peace in the region and beyond.
Biden administration said it sees Pakistan as an essential partner in any peace process in Afghanistan.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 10:45am

BR Research

Cement exports: Road to plateau?

The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa is reviewing the anti-dumping duties (ADD)...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 07:30am

Pakistan

Pakistan earns $169.0300 million from export of travel services in five months

The personal travel services decreased by 21.97 percent, from US $215.534 million last year to US $168.180 million during July-November (2020-21).

Published 20 Jan, 2021 07:02pm

Pakistan

Kosovo wants to enhance trade, economic relations with Pakistan

Ilir Gugolli said that Kosovo was interested in developing sector-specific relations with Pakistan.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 06:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-III missile

The missile is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 2,750 kilometers.
The test flight was aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system, said military’s media win.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:49pm

Pakistan

Govt announces civil services reforms to improve governance

He said that government has introduced reforms in promotion, premature retirement, efficiency and discipline, appointment in MP scale, rotation; and strength of Pakistan Administrative Service.
The promotion of an official facing a reference will be deferred, said the minister.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 05:49pm

World

Biden's Secretary of Defense nominee lays out military cooperation strategy for Pakistan

In his confirmation meeting with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Lloyd J. Austin, President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense, laid out the new administration's international cooperative strategy across the global sphere, including Pakistan.
Austin mentioned that "Pakistan will play an important role in the political settlement in Afghanistan", adding that he would "focus on our shared interests which include training future Pakistani military leaders".

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 06:41pm

Pakistan

Students having Bachelor's degrees can now directly apply for PhD in Pakistan

Now students with 16 years of education can apply for admissions in a PhD degree.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:42pm

Sports

Need to find proper replacements: Younis Khan

“We should not rely on Babar Azam alone. We need to have proper replacements,” said Khan.
Leading runs getter for Pakistan in Test cricket stressed that Pakistan need to take advantage of the home condition against South Africa.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Sports

Babar Azam loses fifth spot in latest ICC Test batsmen rankings

The right-hander didn’t feature in the recently concluded two-match Test series against New Zealand, due to fractured thumb.
He will have a chance to improve his rankings during the upcoming home Test series against South Africa.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

Business & Finance

Energas ready to kickoff construction of Pakistan’s third LNG terminal

The authority allowed Energas for the regulated activity of sale of natural gas and LNG for an initial period of 10 years, subject to fulfillment of execution of Gas Transportation Agreements with Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL).

Published 20 Jan, 2021 03:07pm

Pakistan

LHC dismisses petition against Chaudhry brothers after NAB closes inquiry

The bench dismissed the petition after the NAB statement in the court.
PML-Q leaders Chaudhry Shujaat and Chaudhry Pervaiz had challenged the assets inquiry initiated by the bureau against them in the court.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 02:43pm

Business & Finance

Cabinet decides to waive off taxes on bonds

During a federal cabinet held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan it was decided to waive a number of taxes on these bonds under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 Schedule.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 01:55pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 14	278.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 14	278.07
USD to Japanese Yen / May 14	156.42
USD to Swiss Franc / May 14	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 14	1.26
Euro to USD / May 14	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 13	5221.42
Nasdaq / May 13	16388.24
Dow Jones / May 13	39431.51
India Sensex / May 14	72853.85
Tokyo Nikkei / May 14	38227.19
Hang Seng / May 14	19120.21
FTSE 100 / May 14	8427.64
Germany DAX 30 / May 14	18697.64

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 13	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 14	79.23
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 14	207733
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 14	2344.20
Cotton US¢/pound / May 14	77.55
Petrol/Litre / May 15	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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