Friday, April 23rd, 2021
PSX loses 222.85 points to close at 44,706.76 points
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Friday witnessed bearish trend, losing 222.85 points, with negative change of 0.50 per cent, closing at 44,706.76 points against 44,929.61 points on the last working day. A total of 240,487,562 shares were traded during the day compared to the trade of 328,935,222 shares the previous day whereas the price of shares stood at Rs11.784 billion against Rs15.887 billion the previous day. As many as 364 companies transacted shares in the stock market, 126 of them recordedRead More
US Senate passes bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes
US Senate has overwhelmingly passed a hate crimes bill to combat violence against Asian Americans in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Reports of violence against Asian-Americans have spiked since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia starts withdrawing troops, military units from Crimea
MOSCOW: Russia has started withdrawing troops and military units from Crimea to their permanent bases, following a huge build-up near Ukraine’s border that had raised concerns in Kyiv and the West about the risk of war. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said if Russia really pulls back from the border with Ukraine the enormous military force it has deployed there, this will already ease tensions. But we need to remember that this step would not put an end either to the current escalation, or to the conflict between UkraineRead More
PNC: Battle of Jerusalem entails the unification of Palestinian capabilities to confront the Israeli war machine
RAMALLAH, APR 23: Palestine National Council (PNC) said that the battle of Jerusalem, which was sparked by the heroes of this Holy City, came in response to the daily racist crimes committed by the occupation and its terrorist groups of settlers against the citizens of Jerusalem, and these crimes have escalated, especially since the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan. In a press statement issued today, PNC indicated that the Israeli occupation authorities have transformed the city of Jerusalem, the capital of our eternal state, as well as theRead More
President, PM appeal nation to follow Covid SOPs
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has appealed the nation to follow new directions announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government as Covid-19 is at a dangerous stage. In a tweet on Friday, he requested responsible people in mosques, bazaars etc to voice concern, ensure and encourage everyone to wear mask and pray or work with social distancing. He expressed hope that the nation would show discipline and Allah will help. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has also appealed the people to strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures to containRead More
Tapping renewable energy resources to lead Pakistan to low carbon recovery: Experts
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – Pakistan has a huge potential in renewable energy sector. Tapping this potential could play a significant role in achieving environmental targets. The experts said this d uring webinar ‘Low carbon recovery in Pakistan-green financing strategies in post-Covid scenario,’ held by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on Friday. Energy Finance Analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), Mr Simon Nicholas, was of the opinion that green the recovery initiatives are not only about environmental concerns but also rescuing the power sector ofRead More