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Pompeo says U.S. 'looking at' banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok

U.S. lawmakers have raised national security concerns over TikTok's handling of user data

Published 07 Jul, 2020 07:10pm

World

Beijing reports zero virus cases for first time since new outbreak

The Beijing government has tested more than 11 million people for COVID-19 since June 11.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 07:06pm

World

Pompeo says US looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok

Pompeo’s remarks also come amid increasing U.S.-China tensions over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak and China’s actions in Hong Kong.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:11am

Business & Finance

India reviewing around 50 investment proposals from Chinese firms

The official said about 40-50 applications involving funding from Chinese investors have been filed since the rule change and are currently under review.

Published 06 Jul, 2020 09:04pm

World

India, China agree to 'complete disengagement' from deadly border flashpoint

The Galwan Valley incident was the first time in 45 years that soldiers had died in combat on the Asian giants' long-disputed border.

Published 06 Jul, 2020 07:28pm

World

China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law

Canada was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to the law and Canada's foreign minister called the legislation "a significant step back" for liberty.
Some western countries including Canada have been meddling in Hong Kong affairs under the pretext of human rights, which seriously violates international law and basic norms of international relations.

Published 04 Jul, 2020 07:55pm

World

Tokyo new coronavirus infections over 100 for third day, NHK says

Tokyo confirmed about 130 new cases of infections of the coronavirus on Saturday.

Published 04 Jul, 2020 12:08pm

Narendra Modi visits border where troops clashed with China

He met troops at a base in Ladakh’s Nimu area.

Updated 03 Jul, 2020 02:54pm

World

China names new head of national security office in Hong Kong

The new security agency was established under national security legislation that China imposed this week on Hong Kong

Published 03 Jul, 2020 01:17pm

Business & Finance

China's services sector grows at fastest pace in over a decade in June: Caixin PMI

The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 58.4, the highest reading since April 2010, from May’s 55.0, pulling further away from the trough hit in February as the coronavirus lockdown paralysed the economy.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 10:33am

ISPR denies India's claim of additional deployment of Pak Army troops along LoC

The ISPR also dismissed that Skardu Air base is being used by China.

Updated 02 Jul, 2020 12:07pm

World

EU says 'essential' that freedoms be protected in Hong Kong

Borrell said Brussels was "assessing the implications of such a law and will continue to raise its concerns in its dialogue with China."

Published 01 Jul, 2020 06:00pm

World

China’s Hikvision dominates India’s surveillance market

Prama Hikvision Indian Private Limited enjoys over 35 percent market share.

Published 01 Jul, 2020 01:37pm

Business & Finance

China's factory activity expands, but job losses quicken amid weak exports: Caixin PMI

The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 last month, the fastest pace of growth since December, and up from May’s 50.7.

Published 01 Jul, 2020 10:27am

Business & Finance

Asia's factory pain eases as region emerges from pandemic

Sluggish global demand and fears of a second wave of infections will tame any optimism on the outlook and keep pressure on policymakers to support their ailing economies.

Published 01 Jul, 2020 10:24am

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

Chinese forces inscribe Mandarin symbol, map on disputed territory in Pangong

The inscriptions, located between ‘Finger 4’ and ‘Finger 5’ measure approximately 81 metres in length and 25 metres in breadth and can be spotted by imagery satellites

Published 30 Jun, 2020 03:48pm

World

China 'does not share our values', NATO chief says

He said China was undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy.

Updated 30 Jun, 2020 03:50pm

World

China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong

The legislation pushes Beijing further along a collision course with the United States, Britain and other Western governments.

Published 30 Jun, 2020 10:26am

Markets

China condemns PSX attack, reaffirms support to Pakistan against terrorism

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was under attack on Monday after four terrorists laden with sophisticated weapons stormed into the building from the parking area
PSX constitutes of 40% shareholding by a consortium of Chinese investors (Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and China Financial Futures Exchange).

Updated 29 Jun, 2020 05:32pm

World's first inactivated Covid-19 vaccine produces antibodies: Chinese experts

Researchers say results of the clinical trial showed that the vaccination is safe and has no serious reaction

Published 28 Jun, 2020 10:38am

World

India says China amassed troops along border in violation of agreements

At the heart of the matter is that since early May the Chinese side had been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC.
This is not in accordance with the provisions of our various bilateral agreements.

Published 25 Jun, 2020 06:33pm

India reinforces flashpoint area as China holds ground: sources

Chinese forces have held onto a chunk of land covering several square kilometres (miles) at the mouth of the Galwan valley following a deadly brawl there on June 15, the Indian military sources told AFP.

Published 25 Jun, 2020 01:10am

World

US warns Russia, China of UN isolation if Iran arms ban extension blocked

"We see a widening gap between Russia and China and the international community," Hook said.
The IAEA's 35-nation board of governors on Friday called on Iran to allow the UN nuclear watchdog access to two sites suspected of nuclear weapons activities

Published 24 Jun, 2020 09:12pm

Pakistan adopts China's GPS satellite programme

The system has been made by Beidou and it can be used to support basic geographic surveying and land management with reduced costs and enhanced efficiency

Published 23 Jun, 2020 09:21pm

World

China to run human coronavirus vaccine trial in UAE

Such trials involve thousands of participants and normally take place in countries where the virus is widespread

Published 23 Jun, 2020 08:18pm

World

China has an 'obligation' to join nuclear arms talks: US

Billingslea said that the US delegation had been left with the "clear impression" that Russia would favour a multilateral format that would include European nuclear powers France and the United Kingdom.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 05:44pm

Markets

China, India agree to reduce tensions after deadly clash

The June 15 violence took place in Galwan river valley, where both sides accuse each other of encroaching on their respective territory.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 05:25pm

Markets

China, India agree to maintain dialog over border issue: spokesman

Official says two sides are in communication through both diplomatic and military channels

Published 23 Jun, 2020 04:06pm

World

Bridge near India-China border collapses

The bridge could not bear the combined weight of the JCB machine and the truck's which was 26 tonnes.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 12:30pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 16	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 16	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / May 16	155.81
USD to Swiss Franc / May 16	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 16	1.27
Euro to USD / May 16	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 16	5297.10
India Sensex / May 16	73663.72
Tokyo Nikkei / May 16	38697.69
Nasdaq / May 16	16698.32
Hang Seng / May 16	19535.72
FTSE 100 / May 16	8438.65
Dow Jones / May 16	39869.38
Germany DAX 30 / May 16	18738.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 16	79.42
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 16	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 16	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 16	2377.52
Cotton US¢/pound / May 16	76.26
Petrol/Litre / May 17	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 17 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 17 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 17 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 17 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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