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Parliament to become paperless by January 2023: Amin

The minister said Ministry of Information Technology would also arrange training for the parliamentarians to make them familiar to the technology.

Published 26 May, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

Senate condemns Israeli crimes against humanity

ISLAMABAD: Lawma-kers on both sides of the aisle in the Senate Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution in denunciation...

Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am

World

Kyrgyz court fines Canadian gold miner 2.5bn euros

BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): A court in Kyrgyzstan has fined Canadian-owned miner Koumtor Gold Company more than 2.5...

Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am

Cabinet to discuss EU Parliament’s resolution today

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) with prime minister in the chair will...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

World

Italy’s fate, credibility at stake with EU recovery plan: PM

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Monday presented his government’s 220-billion-euro ($266-billion)...

Updated 27 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Markets

Ukraine proposes duty free sugar import

KYIV: Ukraine’s economy ministry has proposed waiving the 50% import duty on 120,000 tonnes of white sugar in a...

Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am

Pakistan

President seeks digitalisation process of Parliament by Jan 2023

ISLAMABAD: Presid-ent Dr Arif Alvi has asked the relevant stakeholders to implement the digitalisation process of...

Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am

Pakistan

PM should have addressed parliament on present crises: Khaqan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Govt committed to provide relief through various programs: Shehryar

He said the government wanted accountability across the board against all corrupt and plunderers to wipe out the menace of corruption and money laundering.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:20pm

Pakistan

Sindh cabinet approves taking census issue to parliament

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday presided over a seven-hour long Cabinet meeting and...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

Pakistan

PDM reaches its logical end: Afridi

He said the PDM was an unnatural alliance and everyone could see differences among the opposition parties.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 12:13am

Pakistan

Extension in schools’ vacations: NEC rejects govt’s decision

PESHAWAR: The National Education Council (NEC), a group of private educational institutions, has rejected the...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am

Opinion

‘Gaya’ Pakistan?

From reports in the press, the State Bank of Pakistan Amendment Bill, 2021 seems to be an Enfield rifle, greased ...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

World

Scottish leader defeats no-confidence bid after scandal

EDINBURGH: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon survived a no-confidence vote in parliament Tuesday and vowed...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

World

Spain legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide

MADRID: Parliament voted through a law legalising euthanasia on Thursday making Spain one of few nations to allow...

Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Drawing parallels between Maryam and Ivanka

“What do The Maulana and Former First Daughter (FFD) have in common?” “I don’t like you to refer to her as...

Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am

BR Research

Discouraging corporatization?

The cabinet has approved amendments in the finance bill. It must be passed by parliament before it comes in effect...

Published 17 Mar, 2021 07:25am

Pakistan

Transparent Senate elections crucial to revive public trust on Parliament: NA Speaker

During the meeting, formation of a parliamentary committee to bring constitutional and electoral reforms came under discussion.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 08:50pm

World

EU threatens China with 'additional steps' over Hong Kong vote

"In light of this most recent decision, the European Union will consider taking additional steps and pay increased attention to the situation in Hong Kong."

Published 12 Mar, 2021 10:15am

Pakistan

Senate to elect new chairman, deputy chairman on Friday

Later, the session would resume in the evening the same day to elect the chairman and deputy chairman of the Upper House.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

SOEs governance reforms: Legislation yet to be introduced in parliament

ISLAMABD: Legislation relating to structured governance reforms for the management of State Owned Entities (SOEs)...

Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am

World

Libya PM urges parliament to vote for new cabinet

An interim three-member presidency council, selected alongside Dbeibah last month, will head the new unity administration.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 08:44pm

Finance Amendment Bill 2021: 80 income tax exemptions to be withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: The proposed Finance Amendment Bill 2021 to be tabled before the Parliament would extend the facility of...

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 09:15am

Pakistan

MQM-P, PML-Q express full confidence in PM Imran

Both delegations met the Prime Minister separately in the Federal Capital, Islamabad.
The Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui-led MQM-P reminded the prime minister of his promises and expresses concerns over the sale of government jobs in Sindh, the murder of merit and withdrawal of security from several MQM-P’s leaders.

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 07:04pm

World

Kuwait forms new govt

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's ruler Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah greenlighted Wednesday the Gulf country's new cabinet...

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:38am

World

Kuwait forms new govt after disputes with parliament

The cabinet members were sworn in before the emir on Wednesday, reported the official Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

Published 03 Mar, 2021 07:58pm

World

Malaysian king says parliament can sit, in blow for embattled PM

Muhyiddin's coalition appears to be falling apart and he is also facing a serious challenge from opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

Published 24 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

World

Thai protests outside parliament after PM survives vote

Over 1,000 protesters rallied outside the parliament gates. Organisers gave assurances the protest would not turn violent.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 05:48pm

Opinion

New dual nationality politicians

According to press reports, the government is introducing the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament that...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

BD jails 50 over attack on PM's convoy

DHAKA: A Bangladesh court jailed 50 opposition activists on Thursday for up to 10 years for an attack on the current...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:48pm

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 29	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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