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European leaders to discuss initiative against Islamist extremism: sources

Austria and France have been hit by deadly attacks in recent weeks, which their leaders have described as “terrorist” acts.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:19pm

World

Germany to stand 'side by side' with US on global problems: Merkel

She pointed to the president-elect's "decades of experience in foreign policy" and recalls "good encounters and talks with him".

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:07pm

World

Merkel eyes tough curbs to tame virus before Christmas

Germany has recorded 464,239 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
A total of 10,183 people have died so far, according to RKI figures.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 05:40pm

World

Chances of Brexit trade deal less than 50-50, Merkel ally says

Detlef Seif, who is Brexit rapporteur for the Merkel's conservatives in the Bundestag lower house of parliament.
That means, for me really the ball is still in Britain's court at the moment," Seif added. "If it is kicked back reasonably.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 06:30pm

World

Merkel urges Germans to reduce contacts and travel to curb coronavirus

German leaders were unable this week to reach a consensus on strong new measures to contain the second COVID-19 wave.

Published 17 Oct, 2020 04:04pm

World

Merkel seeks tougher restrictions to fight coronavirus surge

Previously, Germany had used a yardstick of 50 new infections per 100,000 as the threshold for when tougher restrictions would apply.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 06:28pm

World

Germany's Merkel concerned by rising coronavirus cases across EU

"I am watching with great concern the renewed increase in infection numbers in almost every part of Europe. And I must say the situation continues to be serious,"

Published 13 Oct, 2020 07:26pm

World

Merkel says EU won't let Ireland down over Brexit

"But we have to bear in mind the realities because an agreement has to be in the interests of both sides, in the British interest and in the interest of the EU's 27 member states."

Published 13 Oct, 2020 07:24pm

World

Coronavirus curbs evoked East Germany memories: Merkel

"We learned to improvise and we always managed well despite many shortages. These are skills that are useful today too."

Published 02 Oct, 2020 07:46pm

World

Germany's Merkel wishes Trump and his wife speedy recovery

Trump said earlier on Friday that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for COVID-19 and were going into quarantine, upending the race for the White House.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 06:22pm

World

Merkel to meet with Belarus opposition's Tsikhanouskaya

The meeting comes after Tsikhanouskaya met French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday in Vilnius, the highest-profile Western leader to meet the exiled opposition leader.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 06:20pm

World

Merkel: Germany can avoid second coronavirus lockdown

The country reported 2,089 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 287,421, with 9,471 fatalities, the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases said.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 04:28pm

World

Germany to limit parties, family gatherings to curb virus: Merkel

If rates shoot up to 50 per 100,000 people, then only 25 people would be allowed at public gatherings.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:39am

World

Merkel govt wants tighter rules for parties to suppress virus

Mass-selling newspaper Bild reported that the plans were running into resistance from some of the state premiers, who must still agree to them.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

World

Merkel says German coronavirus infections could hit 19,200 a day

Merkel is due to hold a video conference with the premiers of German states on Tuesday to discuss how to proceed with the coronavirus crisis.

Published 28 Sep, 2020 05:18pm

World

Turkey, Greece agree east Med talks: Turkish presidency

The two sides agreed to open negotiations during a three-way videoconference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel .

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:04pm

World

Merkel's party to elect new leader in December

Merz and Roettgen have meanwhile lost visibility in the media spotlight as Germany grapples with the pandemic.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:44pm

World

EU-China video call to replace mega summit

EU-China relations are complicated with Beijing seen as privileging bilateral ties with European member states.

Published 09 Sep, 2020 05:38pm

World

Merkel not ruling out Nord Stream fallout over Navalny

Even within the European Union, there are voices against the pipeline.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 01:59am

World

Merkel won't rule out Nord Stream impact from Navalny affair

Nord Stream 2 is set to double Russian natural-gas shipments to Germany, Europe's largest economy.

Published 07 Sep, 2020 06:10pm

Markets

Merkel doesn't rule out sanctions on Russian gas pipeline

Merkel is under mounting pressure from members of her conservative party to suspend the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Seibert also said it was too early to decide on whether to impose sanctions against Russia over the poisoning.

Published 07 Sep, 2020 05:18pm

Markets

Outrage after Germany says Putin critic Navalny poisoned with Novichok

The German government said it would inform NATO and EU partners over its findings for Navalny and seek a joint reaction on the case.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 11:38pm

World

Merkel condemns 'shameful' virus parliament protest

Several hundred broke through barriers and a police cordon to climb the steps leading to the entrance to the Reichstag.

Published 31 Aug, 2020 05:54pm

World

Merkel says world needs to do more to combat climate change

At a news conference, she said the European Union needed to adjust the climate goals it has set for 2030.
The European Commission will next month propose a new 2030 climate target for a 50% or 55% emissions reduction against 1990 levels.

Published 28 Aug, 2020 04:58pm

World

Macron and Merkel meet with Turkey, Belarus, COVID on the agenda

Paris and Berlin shared "a high level of convergence" on the issues.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 09:14pm

World

Merkel hosts Greta Thunberg for talks on climate crisis

Germany has promised to abandon coal-generated power by 2038, a date considered far too late by climate activists.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 05:29pm

World

Obey corona rules to keep economy, schools running, says Merkel

A rise in cases in the last couple of weeks has caused alarm among some virologists and politicians in Germany.
If the numbers go back down we can open up more. If they don't, or rise, we must ask what is needed and in any case a further easing of measures cannot take place now.

Published 18 Aug, 2020 11:30pm

World

Merkel rules out easing coronavirus rules as German cases spike

Germany earlier this month introduced free, mandatory tests for people returning from areas deemed a high risk for COVID-19 infections.

Published 18 Aug, 2020 07:46pm

World

Merkel to visit Macron at summer residence around Aug 20

The meeting between Macron and Merkel, fresh from striking a game-changing deal for the European Union to raise debt for the first time to fund recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Macron has received only a few notable guests at his presidential mansion of Fort de Bregancon in southern France in the past.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 01:31am

World

Macron and Merkel express hope for EU recovery deal

Painful discussions resumed "with the possible hopes of a compromise. Nothing has been agreed yet, so I will remain extremely cautious", said Macron as he arrived to the talks.

Published 20 Jul, 2020 05:40pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24	2278.33
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24	278.13
USD to Japanese Yen / May 24	156.99
USD to Swiss Franc / May 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 24	1.27
Euro to USD / May 24	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 24	5304.72
India Sensex / May 24	74410.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 24	38646.11
Nasdaq / May 24	16920.80
Hang Seng / May 24	18608.94
FTSE 100 / May 24	8317.59
Dow Jones / May 24	39069.59
Germany DAX 30 / May 24	18693.37

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24	77.72
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24	205933
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24	2333.83
Cotton US¢/pound / May 24	80.52
Petrol/Litre / May 27	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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