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Security

Interior ministry to provide complete assistance to Sindh, Rashid assures CM Shah

Sindh government can seek Rangers' assistance whenever it wants, Rashid told the CM
Not visiting Sindh to intervene in the affairs of the province, the interior minister said

Updated 27 May, 2021 02:48pm

Pakistan

Cellular, internet services suspended in Lahore

The network interruption is due to security concerns raised by TLP protests.
Reports suggest that the provincial government is preparing for a forceful crackdown on violent protesters.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:01pm

PM recalls his interaction with Putin

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Russia as...

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am

World

Jordan press goes silent over 'plot' prince

Gone are reports of a "wicked plot" aimed at overthrowing King Abdullah II, and in the streets, Jordanians voiced relief.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 07:02pm

Opinion

Security without humanity

“Shocking how little has been done to avert an entirely predictable catastrophic moral failure,” said Director...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am

World

Beijing warns US of 'no compromise' on sovereignty, security at Alaska talks

"The US should meet China halfway and conduct the dialogue in a sincere and constructive manner," Zhao said.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 04:26pm

Pakistan

PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first-ever national security dialogue

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Pakistan's first-ever security dialogue at the Islamabad Security Dialogue, in collaboration with the country's five major policy think-tanks.
In his keynote address, Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that it is vital to understand that national security is beyond just defence, including non-traditional issues such as climate change and food security.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:20pm

World

Officials point to security, intel failures in US Capitol riot

WASHINGTON: The deadly US Capitol riot on January 6 exposed devastating security and intelligence weaknesses, with...

Published 24 Feb, 2021 05:24am

World

PM Khan's 'number one' goal in the region is peace with everybody: SAPM Dr. Moeed Yusuf

In a recent interview, Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning, stated that the government's primary goal is to ensure that there is peace in the region.
Yusuf articulated that "Prime Minister's number one goal for the region is peace with everybody", adding that Pakistan's goal of attaining economic security is not possible without peace in the region.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 02:48pm

Sports

Security on ‘high alert’ for Test match in Pindi

RAWALPINDI: Security will be on ‘high alert’ during the cricket Test match between Pakistan and South Africa to...

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:07am

World

China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

China toughened its language towards Taiwan on Thursday, warning after recent stepped up military activities near the island that “independence means war” and that its armed forces were acting in response to provocation and foreign interference.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 06:23pm

World

South China Sea tension flares again as Biden takes charge

A U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt entered the South China Sea over the weekend to promote “freedom of the seas” at a time of U.S. concern about China-Taiwan tensions and Beijing asserting its maritime agenda.
Taiwan, meanwhile, reported an incursion of Chinese bombers and fighter jets into its air defence identification zone.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 12:46pm

Technology

Google Chrome 88 makes it easy to fix weak passwords

Google's latest Chrome 88 update will identify weak passwords and allow its users to change them swiftly.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 03:17pm

Sports

South Africa impressed with Pakistan security, says skipper de Kock

The first Test will start in Karachi on January 26.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reveal new missile base, state media reports

The Chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps revealed a new underground base, host to high-accuracy missiles with a range of hundreds of kilometers.
Salami claimed that the missiles deployed at the base had a range of "hundreds of kilometers," while also being accurate and capable in handling hostile electronic warfare measures.

Updated 08 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

World

China says it will respond to planned Taiwan, U.S. defense talks

China said on Wednesday it would make a “necessary response” to a planned military dialogue between the United States and Chinese-claimed Taiwan, saying it firmly opposed the event.
Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its sovereign territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up military activity near the island.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 05:01pm

World

Iran vows "decisive response" to any Israeli move against it

Iran said on Tuesday it would deliver a “decisive response” to any Israeli move against it, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.
On Monday, Iran said it resumed 20% uranium enrichment at a nuclear facility, a move that coincides with rising tensions with the United States in the last days of President Donald Trump’s term.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:31am

World

Syrian soldier killed in Israeli air raid near Damascus

One Syrian soldier has been killed, with several others wounded, in an Israeli attack on a military compound in the outskirts of Damascus, on Wednesday.
Since the start of the prolonged civil war in 2011, Israel has launched hundreds of air raids on Syria, targeting pro-government troops, allied Iranian forces and Hezbollah fighters.

Updated 30 Dec, 2020 03:36pm

Pakistan

PM announces health cards, housing facility for Islamabad police

Imran says nation should consider the police as their own and love them
Government has secured a major achievement on economic front by turning the country's current account deficit in surplus for fifth consecutive month: PM

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 01:15pm

World

Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill, slams funding for foreign special interests

President Trump berated the relief package, stating that "Congress found plenty of money for foreign countries, lobbyists and special interests, while sending the bare minimum to the American people who need it".
The government spending package contains tens of millions of dollars allocated for “gender” and “democracy” programs in Pakistan.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 01:15pm

World

China issues new rules to review foreign investment on national security grounds

China has drawn up new rules that will allow authorities to review foreign investment on national security grounds, the country’s state planning agency said on Saturday.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:09pm

World

Members of the U.S Space Force will now be called ‘Guardians’

Vice President Mike Pence recently announced that members of the United States Space Force will be officially called "Guardians", celebrating the military branch's one-year anniversary.

Updated 19 Dec, 2020 02:17pm

World

Exclusive: U.S. warns Pacific islands about Chinese bid for undersea cable project - sources

The United States has warned Pacific island nations about security threats posed by a Chinese company’s cut-price bid to build an undersea internet cable.
The project is designed to improve communications to the island nations of Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Kiribati.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 06:58pm

Pakistan

Gwadar fencing project kick-starts to shield belt and road projects

In initial stage, barbed wires will be installed around 15,000-acre land of Gwadar city
GPA chief says the initiative to install fences will transform Gwadar and it will become safer and more secure

Published 17 Dec, 2020 02:23pm

Pakistan

PM's vision for Pakistan based on economic security, human welfare paradigm: Dr. Moeed

The economic security vision had three pillars: connectivity, development partnerships and peace within the region and beyond whereas most of the conversation in the world had imagined Pakistan as a country associated with traditional security, he said.

Updated 16 Dec, 2020 07:01pm

World

Kabul's deputy governor killed in a blast in Afghanistan

On Tuesday, a bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital city killed the Deputy Governor of Kabul.
According to security officials, a sticky bomb was attached to his car by unknown assailants, leading to his death.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:15pm

World

Gunmen kill 28, burn 800 houses in Niger attack blamed on Boko Haram

An attack blamed on Boko Haram killed 28 people and burned 800 homes in an attack in Niger’s Diffa region on Saturday.
The Islamist militant group has been waging attacks in the region around Lake Chad since 2009, causing about 250,000 people to flee, according to U.N. figures.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 11:52am

World

Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. Treasury emails - sources

Hackers believed to be working for Russia have been monitoring internal email traffic at the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments.
National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot added that they “are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation.”

Published 14 Dec, 2020 02:55pm

World

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

Israel has established diplomatic relations with Bhutan for the first time in its history.
Bhutan has formal diplomatic relations with only 53 countries, which does not include the United States, the United Kingdom, France or Russia.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 08:44pm

World

Exclusive: Trump administration moves forward with $1 billion Moroccan arms deal

President Donald Trump’s administration moved forward with $1 billion in sales of drones and precision-guided weapons to Morocco on Friday.
News of the deal came as the White House announced an agreement brokered with U.S. help for Morocco to normalize relations with Israel.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 07:54pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Nazir Cotton / Jul 26 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	8.79 ▲ 0.89 (11.27%)
A. Shah Ghazi / Jul 26 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	10.58 ▲ 1.00 (10.44%)
Ghazi Fab. / Jul 26 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.60 ▲ 1.00 (10.42%)
First UDL Mod. / Jul 26 First UDL Modaraba(FUDLM)	10.61 ▲ 1.00 (10.41%)
Ist Paramount / Jul 26 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	5.33 ▲ 0.48 (9.90%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 26 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	11.75 ▲ 1.00 (9.30%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 26 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	12.88 ▲ 1.00 (8.42%)
Orient Rental Mod / Jul 26 Orient Rental Modaraba(ORM)	7.74 ▲ 0.59 (8.25%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 26 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.50 ▲ 0.25 (7.69%)
Arpak Int. / Jul 26 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	70.12 ▲ 4.89 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Habib Metro Mod / Jul 26 Habib Metro Modaraba(HMM)	7.10 ▲ -0.95 (-11.80%)
First Credit & Inv. / Jul 26 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.00 ▲ -1.00 (-11.11%)
Sui Northern / Jul 26 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	51.18 ▲ -5.07 (-9.01%)
PICIC Insurance / Jul 26 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.65 ▲ -0.15 (-8.33%)
Quetta Textile / Jul 26 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	11.03 ▲ -0.97 (-8.08%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 26 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	392.20 ▲ -31.80 (-7.50%)
Apna Microfin.Bank / Jul 26 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	16.32 ▲ -1.32 (-7.48%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 26 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	23.30 ▲ -1.88 (-7.47%)
Wah-Noble / Jul 26 Wah Noble Chemicals Limited(WAHN)	310.00 ▲ -25.00 (-7.46%)
JS Global / Jul 26 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	110.17 ▲ -8.33 (-7.03%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Jul 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	127,125,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Jul 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	44,860,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Jul 26 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	17,361,000 ▼ 0.00
Al Shaheer Corp. / Jul 26 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	16,436,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Jul 26 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	13,198,000 ▼ 0.00
Nimir Resins / Jul 26 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	9,194,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Jul 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,492,086 ▼ 0.00
Waves Singer / Jul 26 Waves Singer Pakistan Limited(WAVES)	8,289,000 ▼ 0.00
Pace (Pakistan) / Jul 26 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7,413,000 ▼ 0.00
Silkbank / Jul 26 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	7,108,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 24	161.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 24	161.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 24	110.55
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 24	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 24	1.37
Euro to USD / Jul 24	1.18
UK LIBOR % / Jul 24	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	4411.79
India Sensex / Jul 24	52975.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 24	27548.00
Nasdaq / Jul 24	14836.99
Hang Seng / Jul 24	27321.98
FTSE 100 / Jul 24	7027.58
Dow Jones / Jul 24	35061.55
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 24	15669.29
France CAC40 / Jul 24	6568.32

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Jul 24	72.07
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jul 24	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Jul 24	93620.00
Gold Spot / Jul 24	1805.90
Cotton / Jul 24	89.66

Security

Interior ministry to provide complete assistance to Sindh, Rashid assures CM Shah

Cellular, internet services suspended in Lahore

PM recalls his interaction with Putin

Jordan press goes silent over 'plot' prince

Security without humanity

Beijing warns US of 'no compromise' on sovereignty, security at Alaska talks

PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first-ever national security dialogue

Officials point to security, intel failures in US Capitol riot

PM Khan's 'number one' goal in the region is peace with everybody: SAPM Dr. Moeed Yusuf

Security on ‘high alert’ for Test match in Pindi

China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

South China Sea tension flares again as Biden takes charge

Google Chrome 88 makes it easy to fix weak passwords

South Africa impressed with Pakistan security, says skipper de Kock

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reveal new missile base, state media reports

China says it will respond to planned Taiwan, U.S. defense talks

Iran vows "decisive response" to any Israeli move against it

Syrian soldier killed in Israeli air raid near Damascus

PM announces health cards, housing facility for Islamabad police

Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill, slams funding for foreign special interests

China issues new rules to review foreign investment on national security grounds

Members of the U.S Space Force will now be called ‘Guardians’

Exclusive: U.S. warns Pacific islands about Chinese bid for undersea cable project - sources

Gwadar fencing project kick-starts to shield belt and road projects

PM's vision for Pakistan based on economic security, human welfare paradigm: Dr. Moeed

Kabul's deputy governor killed in a blast in Afghanistan

Gunmen kill 28, burn 800 houses in Niger attack blamed on Boko Haram

Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. Treasury emails - sources

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

Exclusive: Trump administration moves forward with $1 billion Moroccan arms deal

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