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TikTok hits 1 billion monthly active users globally

Facebook reported 2.9 billion monthly active users as of end of June 2021

Published 27 Sep, 2021 08:37pm

Sports

Osaka feels 'itch' to make tennis return 'soon'

PARIS: Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she will return to tennis soon after feeling the "itch" to ...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

UK's National Crime Agency restores bank accounts of Shehbaz Sharif, son

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) restored on Monday the bank accounts of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:16pm

World

Pfizer starts large trial for anti-Covid pill

WASHINGTON: Pfizer said Monday it had begun a middle-to-late stage clinical trial of a pill to stave off Covid in...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:13pm

World

Afghanistan envoy withdraws from General Assembly debate: UN

UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan's ambassador to the United Nations pulled out of delivering an address to world leaders...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 07:12pm

Markets

KSE-100 stages late recovery, but still ends 256 points lower

Finishes negative for seventh successive session
Closes below 45,000 for the first time since May 5

Published 27 Sep, 2021 06:33pm

World

ICC's new prosecutor wants to focus on Taliban, IS-K in Afghan probe

Will 'deprioritise' alleged war crimes by US forces

Published 27 Sep, 2021 06:00pm

Technology

Google hits back at EU over record Android fine

LUXEMBOURG: Google hit back in court against the EU on Monday as it appealed against a record fine levied by the ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 06:37pm

Markets

Pakistan's rupee ends at historic low against US dollar

Pakistan's rupee ended at a historic low against the US dollar in the inter-bank market, closing at 169.6 on Monday...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 06:53pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 231,740,830 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 27 Sep, 2021 04:00pm

Pakistan

PML-N will split into three factions due to internal rifts: Sheikh Rashid

Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will split into...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 03:48pm

Business & Finance

TOMCL gets $1m contract for supply of frozen meat to Saudi Arabia

The Organic Meat Company Ltd. (TOMCL) said that it has been awarded a $1-million contract for the supply of frozen...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 03:42pm

World

Biden's national security adviser to meet Saudi crown prince over Yemen: AP

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to hold...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 03:30pm

Pakistan

Will have to keep political differences aside for Karachi: PM Imran

Says federal government and Sindh will have to work together for city's development
Stresses that Karachi Circular Railway will address a number of issues facing commuters

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 05:15pm

Technology

Pakistan’s fintech Oraan raises $3m

Pakistan's fintech Oraan has raised $3 million in the largest seed funding closed by a local women-led startup,...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 03:43pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's Covid-19 cases continue downward trend

Country reports less than 2,000 cases for the second consecutive day

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

SC dismisses petitions seeking presidential form of govt

Top court states the Constitution does not provide any guidance for the presidential form of government, as it supports the democratic system

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:38pm

Markets

European markets climb after tight German election result

FRANKFURT: Germany's blue-chip DAX and other European stock indexes opened higher Monday after Finance Minister Olaf...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:35pm

Pakistan

Heavy rainfall, strong winds hit Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department says rain spell likely to continue till October 2

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:34pm

Markets

Hong Kong stocks begin week slightly higher

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks finished Monday with small gains though well off the morning's highs as investors fret...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:20pm

Sports

England all-rounder Moeen Ali announces retirement from Tests

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket, the country's cricket board said on...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 01:15pm

Markets

Banks, energy shares lift FTSE 100; Rolls-Royce top performer

London's FTSE 100 rose on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight energy and banking stocks, while Rolls-Royce topped...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 12:53pm

Markets

Australia shares end higher on reopening hopes; energy, bank stocks gain

Australian shares ended higher on Monday, buoyed by optimism over plans to lift the COVID-19 lockdown in the...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 12:48pm

Pakistan

Qureshi urges British Pakistani community to highlight human rights abuses in IIOJK

Foreign minister says Pakistan has recently compiled a dossier detailing over 3,000 war crimes committed by the Indian forces

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 07:18pm

Technology

Crypto-linked stocks plunge in Hong Kong, bitcoin steadies

HONG KONG/SINGAPORE: Cryptocurrency-linked stocks dropped in Hong Kong on Monday morning, after Chinese authorities...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 12:21pm

Technology

Encrypted messaging app Signal hit by outage

SAN FRANCISCO: Encrypted instant messaging app Signal was hit by an outage late Sunday that interrupted services on...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 12:02pm

World

Afghan saffron boss says Taliban will not silence her

Shafiqeh Attai's business, the Pashton Zarghon Saffron Women's Company, produces, processes, packages and exports the world's most expensive spice with an almost exclusively female workforce

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 12:27pm

Technology

Many Apple, Tesla suppliers halt production in China amid power pinch

Several key Apple and Tesla suppliers said they had halted production on Sunday at some of their Chinese facilities...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 12:15pm

Markets

UN tenders for 200,000 tonnes wheat for Ethiopia

The deadline for submission of price offers in the tender is Oct. 8

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:43am

Technology

China's Xiaomi is engaging 3rd-party expert to assess Lithuania censorship claims

SHANGHAI: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp said on Monday it is engaging a third-party expert to assess claims...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:41am

Markets

South Africa's rand firms ahead of busy week for data

The rand traded at 14.9000 against the dollar, 0.3% firmer than its previous close

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:40am

Markets

Yen sinks, Aussie climbs as Evergrande contagion fears recede

The yen also fell as higher US yields attracted Japanese investor money, while rising commodity prices helped the Aussie and Norway's crown

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:09am

Markets

Australian shares hit over 1-week high as energy, bank stocks shine

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index gained 0.7% to 7,395.9 as at 0110 GMT, its highest since Sept. 17

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:07am

Markets

Australian shares set to open flat, NZ falls

Australian shares are set to open flat on Monday, as fears of a potential fallout from debt-laden China's Evergrande...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:04am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars bounce as global risk mood swings to positive

The Aussie gained almost 0.4% to $0.7281, having found solid support around $0.7220 last week

Published 27 Sep, 2021 11:00am

Markets

Japanese shares rise on reopening hopes as COVID-19 infections drop

The Nikkei share average was up 0.36% to 30,357.20 by 0208 GMT, while the broader Topix gained 0.39% to 2,098.94

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:56am

Markets

Asia shares swing higher, oil surges to 3-year peak

Brent added another 98 cents on Monday to $79.07 a barrel, while US crude rose 97 cents to $74.95

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:54am

Markets

Palm rises on higher crude oil prices, firmer rivals

SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Monday, supported by firmer crude and rival oils, although...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:52am

Markets

Corn down for 2nd session on US harvest pressure, wheat rises

Wheat rose for a fourth consecutive session on strong demand, while soybeans climbed to a one-week high

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:50am

World

Indian farmers aim for nationwide protests against reforms on Monday

NEW DELHI: Indian farmers opposed to reforms they say threaten their livelihoods aim to renew their push against the...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:45am

Sports

Guardiola hails Silva's performance in unfamiliar role against Chelsea

Silva, who usually operates as an attacking midfielder, featured in a deeper role with Rodri and played a vital part in City's victory at Stamford Bridge as they moved up to second

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:41am

Markets

Dalian iron ore scales above 700 yuan/T, steel rebar jumps on power curbs

BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures gained for the third straight session on Monday, rising more than 5% to revisit...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:39am

Technology

Cryptocurrency exchanges rush to cut ties with Chinese users after fresh crackdown

SHANGHAI: Cryptocurrency exchanges and providers of crypto services are scrambling to sever business ties with...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 12:25pm

Markets

Baht, peso weaken, while most of Asia FX steadies

The Thai baht weakened 0.5% on Monday, playing catch up with peers that had eased while Thai markets were closed on Friday for a holiday

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:28am

Markets

Copper rises as Shanghai exchange stockpiles hit 12-yr low

ShFE copper inventories on Friday fell for the seventh straight week to 44,629 tonnes, their lowest since June 2009

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:22am

Life & Style

Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond

Cinema's favourite spy, known for his love of fast cars and cool gadgets, returns in the highly-anticipated 25th Bond movie next week.

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:21am

Markets

Shanghai shares fall as power crunch weighs

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.3% to 3,565.94 by the end of the morning session, while the CSI300 index rose 0.3% to 4,861.58

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:15am

Sports

'Magical moment' as Hamilton hits 100 wins

The 36-year-old Briton reached his century by winning the rain-lashed Russian Grand Prix at Sochi

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:09am

Markets

Tokyo shares open higher

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.49 percent, or 148.38 points, to 30,397.19 while the broader Topix index advanced 0.67 percent, or 14.04 points, to 2,104.79

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:08am

Sports

Rebic emerging from Zlatan's shadow as Atletico await

Milan fans are preparing for their first home Champions League match in over seven years with Spanish champions Atletico Madrid visiting the San Siro on Tuesday night

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:07am

Markets

Hong Kong shares start with losses

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.25 percent, or 60.74 points, to 24,131.42

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:06am

World

Australian PM says may not join global climate summit

The world's biggest coal exporter by value, and still reliant on fossil fuels for most of its electricity, Australia has not made a firm commitment on its own greenhouse gas reductions

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:05am

World

Unusual UN meet to close without Taliban, Myanmar speeches

The UN representative of Afghanistan's former regime was expected to defy the Taliban with an address Monday after the group requested its new foreign minister be allowed to speak instead

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:01am

Sports

Kane stuck in 'smashed' Spurs spiral

Any semblance of optimism around the club after keeping Kane against his will and winning Nuno Espirito Santo's first three league games in charge has quickly vanished

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:00am

Sports

Real Madrid liberated by Ancelotti return but tougher tests await

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti called it his "honeymoon period" at Real Madrid and club and coach want to enjoy it while it...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 10:00am

Markets

Asian markets start week with gains but eyes on Evergrande

While concerns about an economically disastrous collapse of the firm have abated for now, analysts warned there was a long way to go before markets were out of the woods

Published 27 Sep, 2021 09:58am

World

Germany heads into unknown as rivals scramble to lead next government

Preliminary results showed that the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) had won the largest share of the vote at 25.7 percent, according to figures on the election commission's website

Published 27 Sep, 2021 09:54am

World

Sydney gets 'blueprint for freedom' as virus cases fall

Stay-at-home orders are set to be lifted in Sydney and surrounding New South Wales when the double-dose vaccination rate hits 70 percent

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 09:54am

Perspectives

World Tourism Day: How Pakistan can use tourism to spur growth and employment

Despite the tremendous potential offered in the rural areas to generate livelihood opportunities, a huge chunk of...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 06:18pm

BR Research

Interview with Faisal Shahzad Abbasi, CEO - TPL Life

‘The need and time for traditional life insurance solutions are over now.’ Faisal Shahzad Abbasi is the CEO of...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:40am

BR Research

Exiting coal for good?

It's definitely big news that China has pledged to exit coal financing overseas of all sorts, and the world hailed...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:35am

BR Research

Construction: Controlling expectations, not prices

Builders and developers want the government to “strictly” control prices of cement and steel because it is...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:30am

BR Research

Cotton output: all eyes on October report

In a televised interview last week, the Special Advisor to PM on Agriculture noted that the “cotton crop is...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 07:25am

Power projects: Banks are put off financing by rising circular debt

Circular debt has reached Rs2.327 trillion as of August 31, 2021
Power Division is even unable to make due payments to Chinese companies that have established power projects in Pakistan

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 10:29am

Govt explains its approach to motorway projects

ISLAMABAD: Communications Minister Murad Saeed, Sunday, claimed that the federal government saved three trillion...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 09:36am

PSM plan hamstrung by investor concerns over future litigation

ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is reportedly facing a catch 22 situation with respect to privatisation of...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 09:46am

Turkey intends to buy more Russian defence systems

WASHINGTON: President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey still intended to buy a second batch of S-400 missile defence...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 09:38am

Karachi comes under Islamabad's spotlight

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday termed the inclusion of Karachi Comprehensive Coastal Development ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2021 09:41am

Technology

Chinese tech execs vow support to 'common prosperity' drive

WUZHEN, (China): Chinese technology executives, facing a crackdown by the authorities, pledged support on Sunday for...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am

Sports

Hamilton claims 100th F1 win with victory in Russia

Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gulf Leas. / Sep 27 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.11 ▲ 1.00 (19.57%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Sep 27 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	10.00 ▲ 1.00 (11.11%)
A. Shah Ghazi / Sep 27 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	11.21 ▲ 1.00 (9.79%)
First Prud Mod. / Sep 27 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.35 ▲ 0.20 (9.30%)
Bhanero / Sep 27 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1178.73 ▲ 82.23 (7.50%)
Blessed Tex. / Sep 27 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	478.37 ▲ 33.37 (7.50%)
Sazgar Engg. / Sep 27 Sazgar Engineering Works Limited(SAZEW)	144.50 ▲ 10.08 (7.50%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Sep 27 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	173.74 ▲ 12.11 (7.49%)
Maqbool Tex. / Sep 27 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	38.16 ▲ 2.66 (7.49%)
Apna Microfin.Bank / Sep 27 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	22.02 ▲ 1.53 (7.47%)

Stock	Price
Sally Tex. / Sep 27 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	5.50 ▲ -1.00 (-15.38%)
Trust Mod. / Sep 27 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	2.60 ▲ -0.39 (-13.04%)
First Equity Mod. / Sep 27 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	7.00 ▲ -1.00 (-12.50%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Sep 27 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	2.15 ▲ -0.30 (-12.24%)
First Punjab Mod. / Sep 27 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.77 ▲ -0.30 (-9.77%)
First Credit & Inv. / Sep 27 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	9.35 ▲ -1.00 (-9.66%)
Reliance Ins. / Sep 27 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	6.65 ▲ -0.65 (-8.90%)
Atlas Honda / Sep 27 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	430.12 ▲ -34.87 (-7.50%)
Buxly / Sep 27 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	226.98 ▲ -18.40 (-7.50%)
Hinopak Motors / Sep 27 Hinopak Motors Limited(HINO)	397.75 ▲ -32.25 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
Unity Foods / Sep 27 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	34,402,494 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Sep 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	32,641,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Sep 27 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	31,962,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Sep 27 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	9,888,500 ▼ 0.00
Bank Alfalah / Sep 27 Bank Alfalah Limited(BAFL)	9,651,569 ▼ 0.00
Treet Corp. / Sep 27 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	9,196,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Sep 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,543,212 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Sep 27 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	6,538,000 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Sep 27 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	6,537,500 ▼ 0.00
Pakistan Refinery / Sep 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	5,585,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 25	169.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 25	169.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 25	110.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 25	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 25	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 25	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 25	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 25	4455.48
India Sensex / Sep 25	60048.47
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 25	30248.81
Nasdaq / Sep 25	15047.70
Hang Seng / Sep 25	24192.16
FTSE 100 / Sep 25	7051.48
Dow Jones / Sep 25	34798.00
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 25	15531.75
France CAC40 / Sep 25	6638.46

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Sep 25	73.98
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Sep 25	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Sep 25	96600.00
Gold Spot / Sep 25	1750.42
Cotton / Sep 25	95.99

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