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Pakistan

New UK COVID variant spreading at rapid pace in Sindh, warns health minister

Pechuho says the provincial health ministry carried out a genomic analysis of 22 virus samples from patients out of which 18 are found to be of the UK variant
There’s a risk that the new variant might result in a rapid increase in cases in Karachi and Hyderabad: Minister

Updated 29 Apr, 2021 04:21pm

Pakistan

TLP files appeal, seeks removal of ban on party

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has reportedly called an emergency meeting on April 30 to discuss the matter
The government had banned TLP under the Anti-Terrorism Act in wake of the violent protests and deteriorating law and order situation in the country

Published 29 Apr, 2021 02:38pm

Pakistan

PIA plane carrying 300,000 COVID vaccine doses reaches Islamabad

The second plane of PIA with more doses will reach Pakistan today afternoon while the third flight is expected to land at midnight
So far some 2.1 million people had been vaccinated in the country

Published 29 Apr, 2021 01:03pm

Pakistan

All stakeholders must engage for comprehensive political solution to Afghan peace process: Qureshi

FM says all efforts must be made for reduction of violence leading to a ceasefire in Afghanistan
There is a need for enhancing mutual cooperation and collaboration to combat the coronavirus pandemic in a holistic manner: Shah Mahmood

Published 29 Apr, 2021 11:49am

Pakistan

PM Khan to announce two new schemes for overseas Pakistanis today

Faisal says two new initiatives are being launched for RDA holders: Roshan Apni Car and Roshan Samaaji Khidmat
It is now possible for overseas Pakistanis to pay donations easily by going into the banks' portals and selecting the charity they want to pay and the amount: Senator

Published 29 Apr, 2021 10:30am

Pakistan

Cabinet approves plan to divide PIA in two firms, sends summary to ECC for revision, says Fawad

The initiative, which was discussed during a meeting of the cabinet, has been taken to address the financial woes faced by the national flag carrier
The government has also decided to lay off half of PIA's 14,000 employees, replace some of its fleets, and permanently close loss-making routes

Updated 28 Apr, 2021 03:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan will progress if underprivileged areas are brought into mainstream, says PM

Imran says with the help of CPEC's Western Route, a new chapter of development will usher in Balochistan
People are not remembered for their money but for their humanity, says PM

Updated 28 Apr, 2021 03:53pm

Pakistan

COVID crisis: Pakistan imposes complete travel ban on India, says information minister

Fawad says the ban has been in place since the third week of April and is being fully implemented
If the coronavirus situation did not improve, more drastic measures would be taken inside Pakistan and preparations are being made in this regard: Minister

Published 28 Apr, 2021 01:09pm

Pakistan

PHC orders release of Mufti Kifayatullah

The KP police had arrested JUI-F leader under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order for issuing anti-state remarks
Mufti Kifayatulah had been evading arrest for the past two months

Published 28 Apr, 2021 12:22pm

Pakistan

Govt to impose two-week lockdown in 20 cities after surge in COVID-19 infections

NCOC has written letters to the provincial authorities where the coronavirus situation is extremely bad and the restrictions imposed by the authorities have failed to stem the virus spread
The authorities directed that a two-week city-wise lockdown in affected districts is cautiously planned and provinces need to carry out necessary planning at the earliest

Published 28 Apr, 2021 11:17am

Pakistan

Pakistan understands it will face grave consequences in case of civil war in Afghanistan: Khalilzad

US envoy says Pakistan's leaders have emphasized publicly and to US officials that they do not support a military takeover by the Taliban
Keeping US forces in Afghanistan did not make sense as the conflict could not be solved by continued fighting: Khalilzad

Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:59am

Pakistan

Govt decides to cancel all exams till June 15 amid spike in COVID infections, says Shafqat

Minister says the exams for O and A levels will now be held in October and November
The government will review the situation in the third week of May and take decisions accordingly: Shafqat

Updated 27 Apr, 2021 05:16pm

Pakistan

NAB files reference against Zardari in Rs8.3 billion transaction case

NAB says the amount was used to purchase properties in a posh locality of Karachi which are owned by Zardari
So far, NAB has reportedly filed 11 references against different suspects in the fake accounts case

Published 27 Apr, 2021 04:01pm

Pakistan

Country's oxygen production capacity being increased to support health system: SAPM

Faisal says Pakistan Steel Mills' oxygen plant would be re-activated to meet the country's oxygen demand
The government does not rely on vaccine doses that have been received as either grants or gifts but it has also purchased about three million jabs, says SAPM

Published 27 Apr, 2021 01:40pm

Pakistan

Rise in COVID cases: Lahore commissioner says govt could impose curfew in city

Commissioner warns that those who are not following COVID-19 SOPs will be arrested and sent to jail
Joint teams of law enforcement agencies will hold a flag march in the city to ensure the government's time restrictions are being followed in markets: Commissioner

Published 27 Apr, 2021 12:50pm

Pakistan

Strategy needed to end digital divide among developing nations, Sheikh tells UNGA session

Mariam says it is essential to spread information in different languages to the people especially in the pandemic situation to save lives
Action should be taken against the misuse of UN processes by some NGOs and some other entities that spread fake news and misinformation: Press councilor

Published 27 Apr, 2021 11:33am

Pakistan

KP Health Minister Jhagra booked for violating COVID SOPs

A First Information Report has been registered against Jhagra after he attended an Iftar dinner at a hotel situated in his constituency
The pictures of the event went viral on social media, where Jhagra and several others could be seen without face masks and not following social distancing rules

Updated 27 Apr, 2021 11:29am

Pakistan

We need to strengthen public health and social protection systems, PM tells UN's ESCAP session

Imran says there is an opportunity to model our economies on more resilient and sustainable grounds as many nations are recovering from the COVID crisis
There should be equitable access to affordable coronavirus vaccine which could be made possible through enhanced regional and international cooperation: PM

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 03:51pm

Pakistan

SC accepts Justice Faez Isa's review petition against presidential reference verdict

Six out of 10 judges of the top court granted approval of review petition while four judges ruled against it
The Supreme Court had initiated the proceedings over Justice Isa's alleged non-disclosure in wealth returns of three London properties acquired on lease in the name of his wife and children between 2011 and 2015

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 03:04pm

Pakistan

Agriculture sector is being linked to CPEC to facilitate farming community: PM

Imran says Pakistan is heading towards modern agriculture and the use of new technology will help curb corruption in the sector
The government is taking help from the private sector to facilitate the farming community and carry out experiments to boost agriculture, says premier

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 02:19pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 17	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 17	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 17	155.67
USD to Swiss Franc / May 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 17	1.27
Euro to USD / May 17	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 17	5303.27
India Sensex / May 17	73917.03
Tokyo Nikkei / May 17	38787.38
Nasdaq / May 17	16685.97
Hang Seng / May 17	19535.61
FTSE 100 / May 17	8420.26
Dow Jones / May 17	40003.59
Germany DAX 30 / May 17	18704.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 17	79.59
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 17	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 17	2386.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 17	76.29
Petrol/Litre / May 18	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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