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Brazil's Bolsonaro accused of 'crimes against humanity' at ICC

PARIS: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused Tuesday of "crimes against humanity" at the International...

Published 12 Oct, 2021 11:00am

World

Demonstrators briefly occupy Sao Paulo stock exchange to protest inequality

Standing beneath electronic panels that displayed stock prices in the country's biggest stock exchange, the protesters waved red banners and a Brazilian flag with the word "hungry" written on it

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:48am

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro asks Senate to impeach a Supreme Court justice

BRASILIA: Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro raised the stakes in his battle with the country's Supreme...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:09am

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro flexes muscles with military parade

Officially, the event was for the armed forces to give the president an invitation to upcoming military exercises outside the capital

Published 11 Aug, 2021 09:34am

World

Brazil judge annuls all of Moro's cases against ex-president Lula

The Supreme Court itself later ratified that ruling by a vote of seven to four

Published 25 Jun, 2021 11:38am

World

Brazil green-lights Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 and up

The health regulator, Anvisa, said the approval was based on studies by Pfizer that "indicated the vaccine's safety and effectiveness for this age group."

Published 11 Jun, 2021 10:57pm

Sports

Brazil's players say 'against Copa America' but won't boycott

"We are against organizing the Copa America, but we will never say no to the Brazilian national team," the players said in a joint statement on social media.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 10:22am

World

Brazil braces for third wave of Covid-19

The South American country's per capita death toll -- more than 220 per 100,000 inhabitants -- is one of the world's highest.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 10:25am

World

Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits record for May

RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached a record for the month of May this year, the space...

Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am

World

Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO: Tens of thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair ...

Published 31 May, 2021 03:12am

World

Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

Brasilia saw its largest rally since the start of the pandemic as people marched on Congress, where a senate commission is investigating Bolsonaro's handling of the health crisis.

Published 30 May, 2021 11:14am

World

Brazil's Lula seeks latest upset: win back the center

In a deeply polarized Brazil, Lula is striving to sell himself as a moderate to the alienated middle.

Published 26 May, 2021 10:01am

Markets

Chile, Peru lead Latam FX losses; c.bank forex swap buoys Brazil' real

Data on Monday showed annual headline inflation in Mexico stood at 5.80% in the year through the first half of May, well above the central bank's target of 3%, strengthening the case to end an easing cycle. The peso rose 0.4%.

Published 25 May, 2021 11:08am

World

Bolsonaro fined for breaking Covid-19 restrictions

RIO DE JANEIRO: President Jair Bolsonaro must pay a fine for failing to adhere to state health safety regulations at...

Updated 23 May, 2021 10:38am

World

Brazil deforestation 94% illegal: report

"Bolsonaro made that promise of 'zero deforestation,' but how will we even know if the necessary information isn't available?" Paula Bernasconi, coordinator of the Centro da Vida Institute, told AFP.

Published 18 May, 2021 09:43am

World

On horseback and in helicopter, Bolsonaro rallies base

Unlike America, however, it is facing difficulties in acquiring enough vaccines for its 212 million people.

Updated 16 May, 2021 05:11pm

World

Brazil struggles to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals

Vaccine doses meanwhile continue to arrive in a trickle -- although the government maintains it will be able to vaccinate all adults by the end of the year.

Updated 16 May, 2021 05:10pm

Business & Finance

Banco do Brasil CEO says Bolsonaro demanded higher profitability

"President Bolsonaro told me to seek a higher profitability, to increase efficiency," Ribeiro told reporters, adding his management would be technical.
"There is no political interference, the bank is only getting closer to the Economy Minister."

Published 07 May, 2021 08:43pm

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro links pandemic to 'germ warfare'

But Brazil's Supreme Court has given states and municipalities the right to implement such policies.

Published 06 May, 2021 10:30am

World

Top Brazil court uphold's 'bias' ruling against Lula judge

Four cases implicating Lula that were heard in the Curitiba court have been transferred to a federal court in the capital Brasilia.

Published 23 Apr, 2021 10:45am

World

Brazil will reach climate neutrality by 2050, Bolsonaro says

Speaking at a summit of world leaders, Bolsonaro's pledge would move up the previous target for reaching net zero emissions by 10 years.
He repeated a commitment made last week to end illegal deforestation by 2030, adding that it would reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 50% by that date.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 07:56pm

World

US asks Brazil for 'immediate' action on Amazon

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday welcomed Brazil's renewed promise to end illegal deforestation but urged...

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Brazil high court confirms annulment of Lula graft convictions

With one vote remaining to be cast on the 11-member court, judges voted 8-2 to uphold Justice Edson Fachin.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:15am

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro promises Biden to end deforestation, seeks financial help

A senior White House official said the administration "welcomed" Bolsonaro's commitment on deforestation and that Brazil "has a responsibility to lead" on climate issues.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Brazil judge halts parts of Bolsonaro's decrees to relax gun laws

Gun-control advocates have been sharply critical.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 04:32pm

Business & Finance

Brazil raises $620m in huge concession auction

SAO PAULO: Brazil wrapped up a massive auction Friday for concessions to operate 22 airports, a rail line and five...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

World

Brazil Supreme Court backs Covid bans on religious gatherings

According to media reports, both men are vying for a court nomination from Bolsonaro when one of the STF judges retires in July.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:11am

Markets

Brazil's Bolsonaro says he could change Petrobras fuel pricing policy

Amid truck driver complaints about high fuel prices, Bolsonaro announced in February that he would replace the chief executive of Petrobras.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 11:50am

World

WHO blasts Europe’s slow vaccine rollout, as France sees new lockdown

COPENHAGEN: The WHO on Thursday slammed Europe’s “unacceptably slow” vaccine rollout, warning of a worrying...

Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am

World

Brazil military chiefs exit in new turmoil for Bolsonaro

Some Brazilian media reported the trio had resigned in protest at Bolsonaro's surprise decision to replace defense minister Fernando Azevedo.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 10:39am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24	2278.33
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24	278.13
USD to Japanese Yen / May 24	157.02
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 22	5307.01
Nasdaq / May 22	16801.54
Dow Jones / May 22	39671.04
India Sensex / May 24	75408.09
Tokyo Nikkei / May 24	38646.11
Hang Seng / May 24	18551.66
FTSE 100 / May 24	8304.47
Germany DAX 30 / May 24	18617.22

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 24	273.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24	76.87
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24	205933
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24	2336.82
Diesel/Litre / May 24	274.08

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 24 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 24 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 24 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 24 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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