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Archive - 2020-11-13
Trump’s tricks
Editorials

Trump’s tricks

EDITORIAL: Outgoing US President Donald Trump refuses to concede defeat despite his rival Joe Biden having clinched...
Updated 16 Nov, 2020 03:56pm
Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead
Pakistan

Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead

  • Pakistan's military said in a statement it had responded to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing by the Indian army.
  • Indian officials said six civilians, three soldiers and a border guard were killed on their side.
  • As usual they targeted civilian populations without any remorse.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 08:54pm
US yields mixed as markets consolidate amid nagging COVID concerns
Financial

US yields mixed as markets consolidate amid nagging COVID concerns

  • The yield curve steepened on Friday, after flattening the previous session, with the spread between two-year and 10-year notes widening to 71 basis points.
  • "What we have seen the last few days is some of the exuberance coming off the vaccine," said Zachary Griffiths, macro strategist at Wells Fargo.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 08:51pm
Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus, says Egyptian FA
Sports

Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus, says Egyptian FA

"The medical swab conducted on the mission of our first national football team showed that our international player, Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, was infected with the Coronavirus, after his test came back positive," the federation said in a statement on its Facebook page.
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 08:35pm
Nigeria naira eases on black market as FX demand pressure resurfaces
Forex

Nigeria naira eases on black market as FX demand pressure resurfaces

  • Traders had expected the currency to trade flat on the black market on the hopes that higher oil prices will boost Nigeria's foreign exchange supplies.
  • Oil prices fell on Friday, pressured by fears about a slow recovery in the global economy and fuel demand due to rising coronavirus infections.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 07:52pm
Asian prices fall amid record high US exports
Energy

Asian prices fall amid record high US exports

  • The average LNG price for December delivery into Northeast Asia was estimated at around $6.80-$6.90 per million British thermal units (mmBtu).
  • Asian LNG prices have more than tripled since July's low of $2.00, and bullish sentiment deepened in September and October due to a wave of supply disruptions.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 07:49pm
OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts in Oct 101pc
Energy

OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts in Oct 101pc

  • The compliance assessment will be reviewed and confirmed by a meeting of the OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee on Monday.
  • OPEC+ is due to meet next on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, following a high-level ministerial meeting on Tuesday.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 07:08pm
ECB's cautious optimism on vaccine supports euro debt markets
Financial

ECB's cautious optimism on vaccine supports euro debt markets

  • News of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus is positive but it will take some time before this has a positive impact on economic activity,
  • They all shared similar concerns that a potential Covid-19 vaccine would not end the economic challenges of the pandemic.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 06:23pm
ECB policymakers cautious despite vaccine progress
Money & Banking

ECB policymakers cautious despite vaccine progress

  • The vaccine is very positive news, regarding investor confidence, consumers confidence and economic activity. But I would like to be cautious. In the short term, restrictions will continue across Europe.
  • Pfizer said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective based on initial trial results,
Published 13 Nov, 2020 06:10pm
Libyan oil production tops 1.2 million bpd
Energy

Libyan oil production tops 1.2 million bpd

  • The North African country's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Nov. 7 that production had reached 1.04 million bpd.
  • Libya's oil output has been rising steadily since the gradual lifting of an eight-month blockade by eastern forces in September.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 06:08pm
Iran considering total lockdown in Tehran
South Asia

Iran considering total lockdown in Tehran

  • The Middle East country worst hit by Covid-19, had identified 11,737 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours,
  • the government imposed restrictions for one month requiring all non-essential businesses to close at 6 p.m. in major cities.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 06:05pm
Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential COVID-19 vaccine
Companies

Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential COVID-19 vaccine

  • Pfizer and German partner BioNTech SE confirmed a deal was forthcoming in a statement on Thursday but did not disclose financial details.
  • In televised remarks, Netanyahu said the agreement marked "a great day for Israel" and added: "The goal is for the vaccine supply to start in January and increase in the months thereafter".
Published 13 Nov, 2020 05:37pm
France's COVID-19 'Ground Zero' turns saviour in second wave
Europe

France's COVID-19 'Ground Zero' turns saviour in second wave

  • The same helicopters that in the spring were flying patients out of this region in eastern France have instead been fetching patients with COVID-19 from elsewhere and bringing them in for treatment.
  • "We relied on others during the first wave, so now we have the wherewithal to receive and treat people, it's good for us to take part and take the burden off others."
Published 13 Nov, 2020 05:21pm
Govt to announce Textile Policy this month: Dawood
Cotton

Govt to announce Textile Policy this month: Dawood

  • Talking about the impact of COVID-19 outbreak, the advisor said that the government had taken into account the coronavirus factor in the new policy and will make changes accordingly with the arrival of vaccine.
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:24pm
Coronavirus crime wave
BR Research

Coronavirus crime wave

A second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting lives and businesses all over the world. In Pakistan’s ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 01:55pm
What are the Naya Pakistan Certificates?
Money & Banking

What are the Naya Pakistan Certificates?

  • Alongside the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs)- the first initiative of its kind by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the PM was of the view that the initiative of Naya Pakistan Certificates would add further value to the RDA.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 10:55am
Remittances’ new normal?
Currency

Remittances’ new normal?

The remittance growth remained unabated in October. In Jul-Oct, the flow is up by 26 percent to reach $9.4 billion....
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 10:43am
Asian stocks fall as virus spread accelerates
Currency

Asian stocks fall as virus spread accelerates

  • The United States has reported fresh daily records for new COVID-19 case hospitalisations this week, prompting cities and states, including Chicago, Detroit and California, to re-impose public health restrictions.
Published 13 Nov, 2020 10:11am
Gas prices: Easy deal
BR Research

Gas prices: Easy deal

The gas price revision happened without much fanfare. Largely because it offered no spicy headlines like the ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 07:43am
PDM body meeting postponed
Pakistan

PDM body meeting postponed

ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has postponed its steering committee meeting...
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am
European shares drop
Stocks

European shares drop

MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares retreated from eight-month highs on Thursday as surging coronavirus infections...
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am
Palm oil up for fourth day
Energy

Palm oil up for fourth day

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fourth session on Thursday, hitting their highest in...
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am
CBOT corn futures fall
Commodities

CBOT corn futures fall

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Wednesday in a setback from a rally the previous session, when...
Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:18am
Sterling weakens
Money & Banking

Sterling weakens

LONDON: Sterling weakened on Thursday after news that Britain’s economy grew by a slower-than-expected 1.1% ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Lira extends gains
Money & Banking

Lira extends gains

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s lira rose around 1% on Thursday, extending gains from a day earlier when President Tayyip...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Biden names chief of staff
World

Biden names chief of staff

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden pressed ahead with his transition Wednesday despite Donald Trump’s ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Pope congratulates Joe Biden
USA

Pope congratulates Joe Biden

WASHINGTON: Pope Francis spoke with Joe Biden by telephone Thursday to offer “blessings and congratulations” to...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
The Weather
Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 12, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (November 13, 2020)....
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Master Paints qualifies
Pakistan

Master Paints qualifies

LAHORE: Master Paints qualified for main final of the Newage Cables Lahore Garrison Polo Championship after...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
ARY Laguna launched
Pakistan

ARY Laguna launched

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a monumental event, as the ARY Group launched the much awaited ARY Laguna – a premium...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Currency notes: exchange rates
Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates
Rates.JLI

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,161.6983...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND
Rates.JLI

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES
Rates.EFU

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
BOARD MEETINGS
Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Shipping Intelligence
Rates.Ports

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 12, 2020)....
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Lahore Paper Market Rates
Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================================= ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Lahore Grain Market Rates
Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 12, 2020)...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Karachi Yarn Market Rate
Yarn Prices

Karachi Yarn Market Rate

KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================================= CONES...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Malnutrition-induced stunting
Letters

Malnutrition-induced stunting

It is heartening to note that federal as well as provincial governments have finally decided to launch “Tackling...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
FTSE 100 retreats
Stocks

FTSE 100 retreats

LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Thursday after rallying more than 7% this week as slower-than-expected...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Nasdaq moves up
Stocks

Nasdaq moves up

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq closed up 2% on Wednesday as investors switched back to technology stocks and away from...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Shanghai shares ease
Stocks

Shanghai shares ease

SHANGHAI: Shanghai shares ended lower on Thursday after data showed that the country’s new bank loans last month...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Life & Style

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Friday, November 13, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rise in sugar price
Editorials

Rise in sugar price

EDITORIAL: The price of sugar has inexplicably risen by a 100 rupee per 40 kg bag as imported sugar was released ...
Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am