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UK PM Johnson tells ministers impact not immediate from new coronavirus measures

The PM said we took swift and decisive action last Tuesday, announcing a package of measures designed to stem the spread of the virus, whilst protecting education and the economy.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 07:49pm

World

Defying EU ultimatum, British MPs approve post-Brexit bill

May said the bill would "lead to untold damage to the UK's reputation and put its future at risk".

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:20am

World

UK's Johnson raises concerns with Turkey's Erdogan over east Med tensions

NATO allies Greece and Turkey, at loggerheads on a range of issues, have agreed to resume exploratory talks over contested maritime claims following weeks of tension.
The Prime Minister expressed his concern about recent tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 01:25am

'Disorder, debacle, rebellion': backers turn on Britain's PM

But there too, an air of mutiny hangs over parliament after Johnson picked a Brexit fight with Brussels that puts Britain on the wrong side of international law.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:53pm

World

UK's Johnson should rip up Brexit divorce deal, think-tank says

Johnson's government has sought this month to pass laws that could override parts of Britain's EU exit treaty.
Deeply embedded in the Withdrawal Agreement are sweeping powers for the EU over much of our commercial and national life.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 02:27am

Johnson contrasts Italy, Germany with 'freedom-loving' UK

The Conservative leader was in the House of Commons to set out new restrictions to deal with a surge in virus cases.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

World

'Work from home': Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID-19 spreads

It was unclear if the measures would be enough to tackle Britain's second wave, which government scientists warned could reach 50,000 new cases per day by mid-October.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:40pm

World

UK PM Johnson to chair emergency response meeting on coronavirus on Tuesday

"Tomorrow morning is an opportunity for COBRA to discuss what next steps may be required in the coronavirus response," the spokesman said.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

World

British PM Johnson to make statement to parliament on Tuesday

Boris Johnson will make a statement in the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, the leader of the House of Commons said on Monday.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 05:57pm

World

UK ponders second COVID-19 lockdown as outbreak accelerates

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the restrictions would be different to last time: the government wants to crack down on socialising but schools and many workplaces will stay open.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 03:19pm

World

Johnson accuses EU of plotting food 'blockade' on UK

The EU is worried that post-Brexit Britain could undermine its own food standards, as well as rules on state aid for companies.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

World

UK/Japan trade deal good for consumers, companies, Johnson tells Abe

Britain and Japan are in advanced stages of trade negotiations. After leaving the European Union on Jan. 31, Britain is trying to strike bilateral deals with trading partners.
The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Abe welcomed the progress that UK and Japanese negotiators have made towards a bilateral FTA.

Updated 02 Sep, 2020 04:32pm

World

'Follow me on LinkedIn,' UK PM Johnson tells businesses

Businesses of all sizes are vital to this country and I want to connect more directly with you as we build back better, stronger than ever before.
Johnson has already used Facebook to broadcast question and answer sessions with the public.

Published 01 Sep, 2020 06:48pm

World

UK's Johnson backs calls for probe into Navalny case

In 2006, Putin was blamed for the radiation poisoning death of Alexander Litvinenko.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:00pm

World

UK PM Johnson ‘really pleased’ with work done to reopen schools

Johnson said it was ‘crucial’ for all children to return to school.

Published 25 Aug, 2020 07:20pm

World

UK PM Johnson says failure to reopen schools not an option

Johnson said reopening schools in September was a social, economic and moral imperative, insisting schools would be able to operate safely despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 23 Aug, 2020 10:47am

World

England resumes lockdown easing but stiffens punishment on rule breaches

Last month, amid rising case numbers, Johnson said there was "a warning light on the dashboard" and paused the reopening of casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks.

Published 14 Aug, 2020 05:37pm

World

UK PM Johnson says wants to work with French to stop migrant boats

There is a second thing we've got to do and that is to look at the legal framework that we have, that means that when people do get here, it is very.

Published 10 Aug, 2020 04:10pm

World

UK PM says schools must open in September

Schools would be the last places to close in future local lockdowns, he was quoted by another newspaper as telling a meeting on Thursday.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:56pm

World

UK PM Johnson offers support to Beirut after massive blast

The pictures and videos from Beirut tonight are shocking," Johnson wrote on Twitter.
"The UK is ready to provide support in any way we can, including to those British nationals affected."

Published 05 Aug, 2020 12:54am

World

UK COVID-19 infections rise as ministers fret over second wave in Europe

PM: we cannot delude ourselves pandemic is over.
Britain's daily COVID-19 cases hit one-month high.
UK imposed 14-day quarantine on arrivals from Spain.
Minister: same could apply to other countries within days.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 01:32am

World

UK PM Johnson says everybody should get a flu vaccine

Johnson said his anxiety was that the novel coronavirus would come back so the country needed to be prepared.

Published 24 Jul, 2020 05:48pm

Sports

England cricket great Botham to be made a peer: report

The newspaper said Botham would be among 30 new life peers.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 02:40pm

World

Britain eyes normal life by Christmas, but preparing for second COVID-19 wave

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, says PM Johnson.
Govt to drop 'work at home' guidance, give employers discretion.
Extra NHS funding and increased local lockdown powers.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 05:36pm

World

Britain set to ban Huawei from 5G, though timescale unclear

PM Johnson mulls banning Huawei from 5G.
UK to put national security first - minister.
Huawei denies it spies for China.
BT cautions over going too fast.

Published 13 Jul, 2020 05:28pm

World

UK PM clears way for Brexit 'Russian meddling' report

The committee finished the 50-page report in March last year.
The report was cleared by the intelligence agencies in October.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 08:12pm

World

UK 'deeply concerned' about China's HK security law

Beijing maintains that "One Country, Two Systems" deal is still being respected but critics believe the new law threatens civil liberties in the financial hub.

Published 30 Jun, 2020 05:42pm

World

UK PM pledges 'Rooseveltian' response to virus crisis

He intends to unveil a spending programme in a speech on Tuesday his office has dubbed "build, build, build".

Published 30 Jun, 2020 02:17am

World

UK PM vows 'Rooseveltian' response to virus crisis

Roosevelt launched the New Deal programme in the 1930s that created a comprehensive social care system whose legacy lives on to this day.

Published 29 Jun, 2020 05:36pm

World

Under pressure Johnson to launch UK post-virus spending drive

Johnson is expected to outline plans in a speech on Tuesday, already dubbed "Project Speed", with a pledge to build new roads, schools and hospitals to revive the flailing British economy.

Published 28 Jun, 2020 05:26pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 13	278.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 13	278.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 14	157.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Jun 14	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 14	5,433.74
India Sensex / Jun 14	76,901.63
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 14	38,814.56
Nasdaq / Jun 14	17,667.56
Hang Seng / Jun 14	18,017.18
FTSE 100 / Jun 14	8,140.39
Dow Jones / Jun 14	38,647.10
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 14	18,104.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 14	78.04
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 14	19,935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 14	206,361
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 14	2,311.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 14	71.94
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	268.36

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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