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'Unprovoked and unjustified': world reacts to attack on Ukraine

WASHINGTON: World leaders swiftly condemned Russia's military attack on Ukraine on Thursday, with Western capitals...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:23pm

World

EU to react with 'firmness' to Putin's recognition of Ukraine separatists

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders on Monday denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognise the...

Published 22 Feb, 2022 02:01am

World

Poland accuses Belarus of ‘state terrorism’ over migrant crisis

WARSAW: Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Wednesday accused Belarus of “state terrorism” over an...

Published 11 Nov, 2021 05:20am

World

EU, China agree to hold summit, Michel says after Xi call

On EU-China relations, despite differences, dialogue remains crucial," Michel says

Published 15 Oct, 2021 07:48pm

World

EU leaders seek unity on how to face China and US

BRUSSELS: EU leaders will have a hard discussion on Europe’s place in the world at a summit on Tuesday, as they...

Published 06 Oct, 2021 04:17am

Business & Finance

Australia says trade pact would benefit EU in Indo-Pacific amid submarine deal fallout

The cancellation has angered France, which accused both Australia and the United States of stabbing it in the back, and it recalled its ambassadors from both Canberra and Washington

Published 22 Sep, 2021 11:14am

Business & Finance

US, EU to agree Airbus-Boeing deal at Biden summit

Negotiated in marathon talks by EU and US officials, the truce will be formalised in Biden's summit with European leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen.

Published 15 Jun, 2021 04:40pm

World

No movement: UK, EU show little sign of defusing post-Brexit row

"Both sides must implement what we agreed on," von der Leyen, European Commission president, said after meeting Johnson alongside Michel, the European Council president.
"There is complete EU unity on this," she said, adding that the deal had been agreed, signed and ratified by both Johnson's government and the bloc.

Updated 12 Jun, 2021 06:25pm

World

COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver is ‘no silver bullet’: EU's Michel

"The question of intellectual property rights will likely be raised," Michel told a news conference ahead of the summit starting on Friday.

Published 10 Jun, 2021 12:20pm

Russia lists US, Czech Republic as ‘unfriendly states’

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday formally designated the United States and the Czech Republic as "unfriendly states" amid ...

Published 16 May, 2021 04:26am

World

EU seeks 'concrete' US plan on lifting vaccine patents

"We are ready to engage on this topic, as soon as a concrete proposal would be put on the table," Michel said.

Published 08 May, 2021 04:46pm

World

Georgia ruling party, opposition sign EU-led pact to end crisis

Michel said he would discuss with Georgian political leaders joint steps aimed at strengthening the ties between Brussels and the EU-aspirant nation in Europe's extreme southeast.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:50am

World

Turkey ‘deliberately’ snubbed EU Commission chief: France

PARIS: France’s Europe Minister Clement Beaune said Sunday that Turkey had set a “trap” for European ...

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 09:15am

World

Turkey and EU blame each other in ‘sofagate’ scandal

ISTANBUL: Turkey and the EU blamed each other on Thursday for seating arrangements that left European Commission...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:21am

World

Turkey blames EU for 'sofagate' scandal

The well-appointed room which the three leaders entered had only two chairs arranged next to the corresponding EU and Turkish flags.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:26pm

World

Turkey’s chair snub riles EU chief as she defends women’s rights

BRUSSELS: The European Commission hit out Wednesday after its chief Ursula von der Leyen was left without a chair as...

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am

World

EU presidents to go to Turkey next week, spokesman says

Turkey, an EU candidate country, last held a formal summit with the two EU chiefs in March 2020, when Erdogan met Michel and von der Leyen in Ankara.
Both sides also aim to agree billions of euros in fresh EU support for Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:28pm

World

Putin denounces 'confrontational' EU stance on Russia

Moscow said Monday it regretted that Washington did not respond to Putin's proposal to organise public talks with the US leader.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:15pm

World

In Putin call, EU chief blames Russia for tensions

"Michel expressed the view that EU-Russia ties are at a low point," an EU statement said after a call between the leaders.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:03pm

World

EU leaders to meet by videoconference due to virus surge

EU diplomats said that leaders last week urged Michel to cancel the in-person meeting, though he had hoped to tighten sanitary measures to avoid reverting again to a videoconference.

Updated 21 Mar, 2021 05:53pm

World

UK rejects EU claims of vaccine blocking

LONDON: Britain on Wednesday emphatically rejected EU claims it had slapped a ban on Covid vaccine exports, in the...

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am

World

EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel

He did not mention possible sanctions but said that the EU would insist on transparency about the reasons for the delays.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

World

EU leaders 'discourage' travel, eye tougher border rules

"It is absolutely important to keep the single market functioning," von der Leyen said, so that workers and freight can continue to cross borders.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:05am

World

EU condemns 'assault on US democracy'

He commended Biden, who had earlier given an address branding the protesters' forced entry into the Congress building an "insurrection".

Published 07 Jan, 2021 04:10am

World

EU and China to agree major investment deal

The pact boosts ties between two of the world's biggest economies.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 06:57pm

World

Leaders to sign UK-EU deal as MPs face express debate

Under the EU deal, musicians are not covered by exemptions allowing for free passage of short-term business visitors, sparking warnings that continental tours by UK bands will become unviable.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 09:18am

World

EU's Michel in COVID-19 self-isolation after meeting Macron

Michel was informed by the French authorities that he is not considered to be a close contact. He is tested regularly and tested negative on Tuesday.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 05:45pm

World

EU chief backs quicker virus tests

Michel said the technique should be backed up with "antigen tests, which -- although currently regarded as less reliable -- are more efficient, yielding results within 15 minutes."

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:39pm

World

EU calls for 'immediate return to negotiations' over Karabakh

Military action must stop, as a matter of urgency, to prevent a further escalation," Michel tweeted.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:46pm

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

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 19	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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