News Archives for Latest - 2021-04-21

Pakistan

Opposition urged to come in Parliament to discuss national issues

The minister said he was astonished that why the Pakistan Peoples Party boycotted an important Parliament session.

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 12:29am

Pakistan

Farmers to be provided relief through division of KP in different zones: PM

Imran Khan was also presented a comprehensive plan about the cultivation of saffron, which would benefit farmers in the province.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:13pm

Pakistan

China to produce more than 3bn COVID-19 vaccines this year

The country chose to conduct research work on 12 types of vaccines from 10 research units across the country, Zheng said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:11pm

Pakistan

Govt determined to control coronavirus: Dr Yasmin

Dr Yasmin said the PKLI would be made a teaching institution, adding that a nursing college would also be set up in the hospital.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:07pm

Pakistan

141 more test positive for COVID-19

Some 12,272 citizens of Hyderabad have recovered from the virus after infection while 302 lost the battle of their lives.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:05pm

Pakistan

Motorway police arrest drug peddlers, recover huge quantity of narcotics

The police arrested driver Kashif Naveed and his accomplice Mumtaz, residents of Sargodha during their attempt to flee from the area.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:05pm

Business & Finance

Karachi: Thieves steal expensive car parts in a 70-second heist

The video shows two men stealing expensive parts of a vehicle parked on the side of a road.
The whole theft was wrapped up in less than a minute and a half.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:09pm

Pakistan

Oman to indefinitely ban entry from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh

The Gulf state's travel ban will come into effect on Saturday, 24th April.
The restrictions will not apply to Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers, and their families.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 08:49pm

Companies

Netflix's shares go down as subscriber growth slows down

Netflix's shares went down by 11 percent on Tuesday after the world's leading streaming services reported slow growth in its paid subscribers.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 08:42pm

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly unanimously adopts resolution on Namoos-e-Risalat (S.A.W)

Provincial minister, Syed Nasir Shah, tabled the resolution in the provincial assembly, followed by separate motions from TLP, PTI, and GDA members.
The house while condemning blasphemous caricatures in France also demanded of the federal government to take measures to prevent these activities.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 08:23pm

Companies

Auto Financing in Pakistan reach a record high of of Rs285bn in March 2020

Auto financing in the country has also witnessed an all time high with a monthly increase of Rs 12 billion during the month of March 2021.
This increase in car financing can be attributed to a decrease in interest rates to 7 percent in March 2021 as compared to 13.5 in the same month last year.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 07:59pm

Pakistan

Court issues arrest warrants for Farzana Raja in BISP reference

The court also rejected the request of ex-chairman BISP Farzana Raja for exemption from hearing.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:56pm

Pakistan

Court adjourns reference against Zardari till May 6

The defence lawyers informed the court that the situation was still not normalized due to which the accused could not be brought.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:52pm

Pakistan

Gandapur strongly condemns insulting attitude of Khaqan towards NA Speaker

He said hardly any responsible political leader would have used such words against any speaker of the house.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:51pm

Pakistan

Court to indict accused in Sindh Bank reference on May 10

The accused couldn't be brought to the court due to closure of roads and law and order situation.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:50pm

Pakistan

3 more succumbed to Covid-19 in Attock

He informed that as many as 7 suspected patients are also admitted in district headquarters hospital and all are in critical condition.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:49pm

Pakistan

ACs adjourned references against Shahid Khaqan, Ishaq Dar

The hearing was adjourned without proceeding due to absence of the lawyers of co-accused.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

IHC for ending forced labor at brick kilns in federal capital

The court adjourned the hearing till May 17.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:45pm

Pakistan

Ambassadors can play role in strengthening Pakistan's economy: Qureshi

He directed the diplomats for making serious efforts to boost bilateral economic cooperation and the volume of trade between Pakistan and Iran.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:35pm

USA

US to hit 200 million vaccine doses target 'this week’: W.House

The achievement comes in slightly ahead of schedule, with Biden marking his 100th day in office at the end of next week.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:32pm

World

WHO eyes malaria eradication in 25 countries by 2025

Through an initiative launched in 2017, the WHO said it had supported 21 countries in their efforts to bring their malaria caseloads to zero by 2020.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:30pm

Stocks

European stocks resist drops in NY, Asia

London stocks recovered 0.1 percent one day after slumping 2.0 percent in a Europe-wide selloff on intensifying pandemic concerns.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:28pm

Pakistan

Arrest warrants issued for PML-N's Hanif Abbasi in SKMT defamation case

Hanif Abbasi was fined for Rs. 5,000,000 by a local court of Rawalpindi in a defamation suit filed by the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust Hospital.
Abbasi failed to pay the fine, and remained absent from the proceedings, after which his arrest warrants were issued.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 07:30pm

Africa

S.Africa's Zuma dropped by lawyers ahead of graft trial

Local media reported that Zuma's senior counsel Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane had also withdrawn his services to the ex-leader.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:26pm

Business & Finance

Airlines face $47.7bn loss in 2021: IATA

The IATA had forecast net post tax losses of $38 billion in December.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:26pm

Stocks

US stocks edge higher after two down sessions

The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.3 percent to 4,147.23, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index added 0.1 percent at 13,805.46.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 07:25pm

Business & Finance

Copper up with equities, but virus surge limits gains

Three-month benchmark copper on LME was up 0.5% to $9,371.5 per tonne in official trading.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

Pakistan

NCOC suggests more restrictions to control worsening COVID situation

He said they would present their recommendations to the National Coordination Committee on Friday, which would take the final decision.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:41pm

Pakistan

Govt for construction of 6,000 km roads, motorways in two years: Murad Saeed

He said that PTI government laid strong hands on sugar, wheat and energy mafia after conducting an impartial and transparent inquiries and exposed real faces of mafia before masses.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:35pm

Pakistan

Hammad Azhar takes detailed briefing on power sector

The Federal Minister was also briefed about the ongoing development projects under the organisations of Power Division.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:34pm

Pakistan

Govt will hand over 2056 flats to registered industrial workers: Shaukat

He said that these measures were being taken in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan who took keen interest in protection of labourer’s rights and provision of quality education to their children.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:32pm

Pakistan

AJK President declares just solution of Kashmir issue only key to ever-lasting peace in region

He said that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute was a political dispute which could only be resolved through political and diplomatic means.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:17pm

Pakistan

LHC adjourns hearing of Shehbaz Sharif's bail plea till 22nd

The NAB prosecutor told that there were 110 witnesses in the case whereas statements of 10 witnesses had been recorded so far.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:16pm

Pakistan

Islamic organisations to devise joint strategy to stop blasphemy, Islamophobia : Ashrafi

He lauded the role of Ulema and religious scholars for averting last week’s clashes between the government and certain religious elements.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 3 more lives, infects 885 others in Sindh

He added that 3 more patients of COVID-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 4,562 that constituted 1.7 percent death rate.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:13pm

Pakistan

Over 300,000 people from other provinces get treatment in Sindh: Advisor

So far, more than 200 liver transplants have been performed in GIMS, 86 of which were from other provinces, he added.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:12pm

Pakistan

Opposition parties weakened national interest: CM

The CM emphasized that personal interest had no value before national interest and advised the opposition to prefer national interest.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 06:12pm

Pakistan

Reforms process started in MoIB in 2018 being resumed: Fawad

From June 1, PTV News will be converted to full HD, and PTV Sports will also become an HD channel this year.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:41pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 148 lives, infects 5,499 more people

During the past 24 hours, most of the deaths have occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan earns US $327mn from export of travel services in 8 months

During the period under review, the personal travel services decreased by 14.52 percent, from US $ 381.194 million last year to US $ 325.850 million during July-February (2020-21).

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:40pm

Pakistan

Govt successfully fulfilling its promises made with public: Dr Gill

Gill said the ownership rights of 1320 houses were being awarded to the low income people in Nowshera under Naya Pakistan Housing Authority, in the first phase.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:38pm

China

Australia Cancels Belt and Road Deal with China, citing Inconsistency with Foreign Policy

On Wednesday, Australia announced that it would revoke the Victorian state government's deal to join the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, stating that it was inconsistent with the nation's foreign policy.
The Australian government passed legislation last year that introduced provisions allowing the state to redact any agreements with foreign countries that deemed to threaten national interest.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 05:39pm

Pakistan

Iranian president expresses desire to further strengthen ties with Pakistan

Qureshi discussed with Iranian president various ways to further strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:36pm

Pakistan

Food group exports witness 32.02pc growth in March

During the period under review, food commodities worth $478.627 million exported during as compared the exports of $362.550 million of same month of last year.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:34pm

Pakistan

Revolution in tourism, agriculture to boost economy: PM

Imran Khan said Pakistan had immense potential in tourism, which if properly explored could greatly boost both foreign and local tourism.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:30pm

Pakistan

Govt starts corona vaccination to citizens of 50 to 59 years age

He said that all missing healthcare workers can register themselves and their vaccination centre and date will be communicated through SMS.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:28pm

Pakistan

Govt’s health insurance to encourage private sector expand medical network: PM

He said the government was making efforts to replicate the health card system in other provinces including Gilgit Baltistan.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:27pm

Pakistan

Rupee sheds 25 paisas against dollar

Buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs153 and Rs153.8 respectively.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:26pm

Pakistan

KP Govt pursues PM vision to provide low-cost houses to poor people: CM

He said these quality houses would be provided to poor people having monthly income of 40,000 or below through draw.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan proud custodian of Buddhist sacred relics: President

He added that people-to-people contacts and religious tourism provided excellent platforms to further expand bilateral cooperation.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:17pm

Pakistan

Over 40mn children vaccinated against polio in second drive

The programme is successfully achieving its targets to build the immunity of children that remain at risk of polio.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:12pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increase Rs400 to Rs104,000 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained constant.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:13pm

Pakistan

CM to complete 22 sports facilities worth Rs 173.85mn by June

He said the Prime Minister has also announced plans for exploring new tourism sites and developing more than 100 skiing resorts.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:10pm

Pakistan

298 new corona positive cases reported in district

He informed that 19,494 having positive results were discharged after recovery so far while 4081 including 2653 were quarantined at homes and 2028 in isolation.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:08pm

Pakistan

PSX loses 93 points to close at 45,306 points

As many as 388 companies’ transacted shares in the stock market, 111 of them recorded gain and 260 sustained losses.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:09pm

Pakistan

Chairman NEPRA calls on Sadiq Sanjrani

Chairman Senate urged that an effective plan needs to be formulated to provide electricity facilities to the remote areas of Balochistan.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:06pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh calls on Governor Sindh

They reviewed implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curtail spread of COVID 19 in the province.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:05pm

Pakistan

No one will be allowed to challenge writ of state; says Sheikh Rashid

The minister further said the prime minister earlier had written letters to the members of OIC over the issue.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:04pm

Pakistan

Pakistan values Turkey’s efforts for Afghan peace: FO spokesperson

The spokesperson said Pakistan would continue to work with the international community in the efforts to seek lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 05:04pm

Pakistan

Zubaida Jalal inaugurates Pak-Iran border crossing point at Pashin Mand

She said Pak-Iran border crossing would provide employment and trade benefits to the residents of the border areas and provide better opportunities for economic development in the areas.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:53pm

Forex

Dollar firms from 7-week lows as risk appetite fades

The euro was down 0.25% at $1.2000, after touching a seven-week high of $1.2079 overnight.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:51pm

Stocks

Earnings put floor under European stocks, COVID cases in Asia eyed

Risk aversion resurfaces as virus concerns return.
Rising infections in India rattle energy markets.
Bond traders eagerly await 20-year Treasury auction.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:48pm

Forex

Sterling holds ground as UK inflation ticks higher

Sterling rose about 0.2% against the euro to 0.8620 pence.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:46pm

South Asia

Japan PM cancels trip to India, Philippines amid rising COVID-19 cases

Japan and India are members of a group known as the Quad, which also includes the United States and Australia.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:29pm

Business & Finance

Volkswagen's ID.4 titled World Car Of the Year 2021

This is the fifth time the German auto-giant bagged the top accolade at the World Car Awards.
It has previously won the top trophy for ‘World Car of the Year’ for Golf (2013 and 2019), Polo (2010), and up! (2012).

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 04:31pm

Business & Finance

Oil prices drop as India's COVID-19 surge dents demand outlook

India reports country's record single-day tally in deaths.
US crude stocks rise in the week ended April 16.
EIA data due later in the day.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:25pm

Business & Finance

Palm closes at near two-week peak on tight global edible oil supplies

Industry sees no change in April 1-20 output.
Tight output, better exports will keep stockpiles low.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:23pm

Europe

European countries to resume J&J COVID vaccine deliveries

The Netherlands plans to resume the use of the vaccine as of Wednesday. Italy's health ministry recommended that the J&J vaccine be used for people over the age of 60.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:20pm

South Asia

S&P affirms Japan's ratings on prospects of recovery from COVID hit

"Our rating on Japan reflects the country's exceptional external position, prosperous and diversified economy, political stability, and savings-rich financial system," S&P said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:17pm

Europe

EU aims to set global standards for AI, fines for violations

The Commission said AI applications that allow governments to do social scoring or exploit children will be banned.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:14pm

South Asia

Oxygen leak kills 22 in Indian hospital as coronavirus infections mount

India's daily infections at record.
Delhi hospitals scramble as oxygen supplies run out.
One of three in Delhi tests positive for COVID-19.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:14pm

Business & Finance

Emirates says wants 'grown-up' talks on Boeing 777x

Clark said he expected there would be discussions in the next few months with Boeing, which he hoped would be "grown-up" conversations.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:08pm

Europe

Finland may start lifting virus curbs next week: PM

Restrictions on youth sports and hobbies will gradually be lifted from April, while libraries and museums, currently closed in the worst-hit areas, will re-open in May.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:06pm

Pakistan

Ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan is not being reversed, says interior minister

Rasheed says a legal process will be followed in clearing 210 FIRs, including the case against TLP chief Saad Rizvi
TLP has 30 days to file an appeal against the government’s decision of banning it with the Ministry of Interior, after which a committee will be formed to decide the case: Minister

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 04:07pm

Europe

France to ease curfew, travel limits on May 2: presidency source

Macron will chair a meeting with top ministers Wednesday to evaluate the government's efforts to combat the crisis.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 04:04pm

Middle East

Syria's Idlib to get first batch of Covid-19 vaccines

The vaccine doses are intended for the extended northwestern Syrian region, which includes the jihadist-dominated Idlib enclave.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:59pm

Business & Finance

Ericsson boosts profits on 5G rollout

At 49.8 billion, revenue was flat compared to the same period last year and slightly short of analysts' predictions of over 50 billion.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:58pm

Europe

German court quashes challenge to EU virus recovery fund

The court said that it would keep examining the main arguments in the challenge.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:55pm

South Asia

Germany plans to pull troops out of Afghanistan from July 4

NATO had agreed last week to begin their troop drawdown by May 1.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:53pm

Europe

Erdogan sacks minister in row over family contracts

The stories accused Pekcan of awarding two companies run by her husband contracts for the purchase of disinfectant products worth nine million liras.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:50pm

Middle East

China, Middle East dominate executions in 2020: Report

While 2020 saw an overall decline in the number of global death penalties, some countries increased the number of executions they carried out.
China is believed to be "the world's most prolific executioner", with Chinese authorities classifying the total number of death sentences and executions as state secrets, making them difficult to verify.

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 03:53pm

South Asia

Seven crew rescued, four dead in Philippine ship grounding

The survivors were taken to hospital for treatment and were in a stable condition, local disaster officer Aladdin Sumampong said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:49pm

World

Russia aiming for herd immunity against virus by autumn: Putin

He reiterated an appeal he has made multiple times in recent weeks for all Russians to get a vaccine.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:47pm

Europe

Russian government's main task is to boost incomes: Putin

He added that the government needed to do more to provide support for families.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:44pm

Sports

Atletico withdraw from European Super League

Atletico Madrid made the decision last Monday to join this project in response to circumstances that no longer exist today.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:42pm

Business & Finance

Housing Finance: SBP develops Mechanism for Payment of Markup Subsidy

As per details, SBP has issued necessary instructions to all commercial banks, microfinance banks and HBFCL (Executing Agencies (EAs)) through IH&SMEFD Circular No. 03 dated March 25, 2021 and revised instructions thereof issued from time to time.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:41pm

Europe

Putin vows Russia will fight climate change

He also called on Russia to "create an industry for the utilisation of carbon emissions".

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:42pm

Sports

Inter Milan withdraw from Super League: club

The Chinese-owned outfit are the first Italian side to withdraw from the 12-team project which also includes Juventus and AC Milan.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:36pm

Pakistan

Govt will have to shut down major cities if current COVID-19 wave continues, warns Asad Umar

Umar says Pakistan reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths this week since the virus outbreak
The positivity ratio of the deadly virus in major cities across Pakistan has spiked due to the UK variant: NCOC chief

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 02:59pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan Customs introduces Non-Intrusive Inspection System for speedy clearance

The Karachi Port and Port Qasim have Customs scanning facilities installed with the assistance of Japanese Government under JICA program in addition to the scanners of the terminal operators.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 02:27pm

Automobile

BMW takes on Volkswagens in a race for next-level EV batteries

Most EVs in the market use lithium-ion batteries which have a liquid electrolyte between the anode and cathode.
Solid-state batteries would swap the liquid for a solid, improving performance and safety.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 02:21pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s packaging co to invest billions of rupees in capacity expansion

The company informed that the project shall be financed primarily with a mix of debt and internal cash generation and is expected to start commercial operation during the first half of 2023.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 02:08pm

Pakistan

Govt reopens COVID-19 vaccination registration for remaining healthcare workers

Registration portal has been reopened till April 30, SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 01:57pm

Pakistan

Karachi imposes lockdown in District Keamari’s COVID-19 hotspots

As many as 10 coronavirus patients are present in the three notified sub-divisions of Keamari.
- The micro smart lockdown will remain enforced till May 5.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:36pm

Pakistan

PM inaugurates Jalozai Housing scheme in Nowshera

Under the project, a total of 1,320 apartments will be constructed in eighteen months
The apartments will be distributed through balloting among people having income up to Rs40,000 per month

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 12:48pm

Business & Finance

Cabinet ratifies decision of customs duty withdrawal on cotton yarn import

“The notification will be issued in a few days,” said the advisor.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:38pm

Sports

UEFA chief wants to 'rebuild unity' after Super League debacle

"I said yesterday that it is admirable to admit a mistake and these clubs made a big mistake," Ceferin said in a statement.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:38pm

Stocks

Tokyo's Nikkei closes down 2% on virus worries

Major automakers were also lower with Toyota falling 2.44 percent to 8,212 yen, Honda sinking 2.59 percent to 3,189 yen and Nissan losing 1.84 percent to 546.9 yen.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:36pm

Financial

UK consumer price inflation quickens in March

"The spike in inflation is nothing to worry about -- yet," Khalaf said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:32pm

Stocks

European equities ahead at open

In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index added 0.2 percent to 15,153.08 points and the Paris CAC 40 won almost 0.6 percent to 6,200.28.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:27pm

Technology

Pakistan installs 4G Mobile Tower at K2 base camp

As per details, the mobile tower was installed by the Ministry of Interior department namely, Special Communication Organization and has started providing cellular and internet services.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:28pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields fall as stocks tumble on lockdown fears

The 10-year JGB yield fell 1.5 basis points to 0.065%, while the 20-year JGB yield fell 1.5 basis points to 0.425%.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:25pm

Financial

BOJ inflation prediction to show limits of Gov Kuroda's ultra-easy policy

While the BOJ may paint a rosier view on the economy due to robust exports, it will warn of the strains on consumption from a recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections, they said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:21pm

Forex

China's yuan firms as dollar slips

The Thomson Reuters/HKEX Global CNH index, which tracks the offshore yuan against a basket of currencies on a daily basis, stood at 96.69, firmer than the previous day's 96.56.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:18pm

Forex

Canadian dollar sees biggest drop in nearly 2 months as oil falls

"The new spending is an upside to growth and could lead to the Bank of Canada raising rates earlier or faster than otherwise," Adam Cole, chief currency strategist at RBC Capital Markets in London, said in a note.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:16pm

Forex

Dollar struggles to recover after slump to 7-week trough amid lower US yields

The safe-haven greenback got some respite from a pullback in world stocks from record highs as flare ups in coronavirus infections from India to Canada soured the outlook for a quick global recovery.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars ease from one-month highs, bonds gain

New Zealand government bonds rose, sending yields about 6 basis points lower at the long-end of the curve and 2-4 basis points down at the short end.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:11pm

Energy

US oil may retest support at $61.35

The failure marked the completion of the bounce from the March 23 low of $57.25.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:09pm

Commodities

Palm oil neutral in 3,761-3,844 ringgit range

A high-low bottom developing above a rising trendline has taken shape. It confirms a completion of the drop from 4,192 ringgit and the continuation of the uptrend.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:06pm

Energy

Brent oil may retest support at $65.46

Wave pattern indicates the completion of a wave b and the start of a wave c which may travel to $60.29, around the bottom of the wave a.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:04pm

Commodities

CBOT soybeans may hover below $14.88-1/4

A realistic target will be $15.01-1/4. On the daily chart, the contract faces a similar resistance at $14.91-1/2.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:03pm

Bullion Rate

Spot gold targets $1,803-$1,818 range

A double-bottom forming around $1,677 indicates a further rise towards $1,852.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:00pm

Bullion Rate

Gold hovers near 7-week high on subdued US dollar, yields

A gauge of stock prices across the world fell on Tuesday and oil prices also slipped as concern lingered over rising global COVID-19 cases and their effect on the global economic rebound.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:58am

Stocks

Australian shares drop 1% as travel stocks weigh

In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.4% to 12,628.8.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:56am

Stocks

Australia shares set to fall at the open; NZ slips

Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.2% in early trade on Wednesday.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:55am

World

Myanmar military says junta leader to join ASEAN summit

Zaw Min Tun did not answer calls from Reuters seeking confirmation of the report.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:53am

World

Russia says Ukraine and NATO are continuing military preparations

On Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenged his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:49am

Commodities

Roche CEO sees accelerating sales especially in drugs division in rest of 2021

Drugs division chief Bill Anderson added that the impact of biosimilars.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:42am

Pakistan

Exam schedule for grades I to VIII in 13 Punjab districts notified

The exams for grades I to VIII will begin from June 7 and continue until June 25
Schools will start issuing report cards from June 30

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:34am

World

Black Americans embraced Biden, and in Floyd trial he embraced them back

Biden, though, has tried to convince the Black community that he doesn't just consider them political chess pieces -- that he actually cares about their unique plight.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:40am

Technology

Apple adds podcast subscriptions as competition mounts

Industry tracker eMarketer last month said that Spotify has been growing quickly and that its podcasting service is on track to have more listeners in the United States than Apple Podcasts this year.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:38am

Sports

Bangladesh bat first in first Sri Lanka Test

Both teams packed their squads with fast bowling on a greenish wicket.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:36am

World

India records more than 2,000 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Health ministry figures showed 295,000 new cases in 24 hours, on a par with numbers seen in the United States in January.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:34am

Sports

Virus surge to delay Olympics fan decision till June: reports

Organisers were set to allow 20,000 fans into the May 9 meet, according to Kyodo news agency, but tougher restrictions imposed by the Tokyo city government this month have forced a rethink.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:31am

World

EU unveils AI rules to temper Big Brother fears

The bloc is trying to learn the lessons after largely missing out on the internet revolution and failing to produce any major competitors to match the giants of Silicon Valley or their Chinese counterparts.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:29am

Stocks

Hong Kong equities down sharply at break

The Hang Seng Index was down 1.63 percent, or 474.15 points, at 28,661.58.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:28am

World

European Parliament, EU member states agree target to cut CO2: statement

The European Climate Law enshrines the EU's commitment to reaching climate neutrality by 2050.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:26am

World

Millions of Americans are jobless, yet firms struggle to hire

ZipRecruiter's Pollak said some workers also are fearful that if they take a job, they will simply be let go again.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:22am

Energy

One year on from historic sub-zero plunge oil prices recover

The short but intense falling out between two heavyweights in the 13-member cartel of oil-producing nations and its 10 affiliates threatened world crude storage capacity levels with cheap oil.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:19am

World

Sombre mood as grieving Queen Elizabeth II turns 95

She is expected to be at Windsor Castle, west of London, where she and the late duke had spent much of the last year shielding due to the pandemic.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:16am

World

Colombia greenlights private sector to buy and apply Covid-19 vaccines

On Tuesday, the country reached a new record of deaths (429) for the second day in a row, as a third wave of the pandemic threatens to swamp the hospital system.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:14am

Technology

Discord abandons Microsoft acquisition talks: report

Picking up Discord would have allowed Microsoft to expand its social presence beyond LinkedIn, the professional network it acquired in 2016.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:12am

World

Japan PM sends offering to controversial shrine honouring war dead

Suga sent a sacred tree to mark the spring festival but was not expected to visit the shrine in central Tokyo.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:10am

Stocks

Asia markets a sea of red on renewed virus fears

Innes added that the "optimistic tone" from Iran nuclear talks could also bolster crude supply.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:08am

Pakistan

Pakistan's COVID-19 positivity ratio jumps to 11.62% as third wave intensifies

5,499 people tested positive for the novel virus in the last 24 hours.
More than 5000 people also recovered from the virus.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:55am

World

Mass pro-Navalny protests planned as Putin addresses Russia

But the speech threatens to be overshadowed by country-wide demonstrations called by Navalny's supporters, who fear the life of Putin's best-known critic is in grave danger.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:06am

World

South Korea court dismisses 'comfort women' case against Japan

Biden held his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the weekend and will meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in next month.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:04am

World

Internet, the thorn in the side of Cuba's one party state

It showed dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara being arrested in a poor neighborhood of the capital.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:02am

World

China's Xi to attend online Biden climate summit

China, the world's top carbon emitter, has vowed to reach peak emissions by 2030 and become carbon neutral thirty years later.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:00am

Stocks

Hong Kong equities tumble at open

The Hang Seng Index was down 1.49 percent, or 433.46 points, at 28,962.80.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:58am

Stocks

Tokyo stocks open lower on virus worries

Other automakers were also lower, with Toyota trading down 1.38 percent at 8,302 yen, Honda off 1.71 percent at 3,218 yen and Nissan down 2.55 percent at 543 yen.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:57am

World

China's Xi to attend online Biden climate summit: foreign ministry

Xi will give an "important speech" at the meeting, the statement said, which comes days after climate envoys.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:55am

World

Arab League, UN, EU and AU demand foreign forces leave Libya

During its meeting, the Libya Quartet "condemned the continued violations of the UN arms embargo and emphasized that all external military intervention in Libya is unacceptable."

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:53am

World

Biden calls on US 'to unite as Americans' and avoid violence

"This is the time for this country to come together, to unite as Americans," he said in nationally televised remarks.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:51am

World

Biden calls 'systemic racism' a 'stain on our nation's soul'

In nationally televised remarks, Biden also called for "confronting head on systemic racism and the racial disparities that exist in policing and our criminal justice system."

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:50am

World

EU agency says clot 'very rare' J&J vaccine side effect

The regulator said its safety committee "concluded that a warning about unusual blood clots with low blood platelets should be added to the product information" for the J&J shot.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:47am

World

Chile vets accused of using dog coronavirus vaccines on people

The first Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Chile months later, in December.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:43am

BR Research

Autos loans: High times!

Although car sales today are still lower than what they used to be in FY19, auto loans are causing a collective gasp...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:44am

Business & Finance

Former FBR chief urges Tarin to make fundamental corrections

Taking to social media, Zaidi urged the finance minister to make fundamental corrections in the system. He also called for the registration of all industrial and commercial consumers for sales tax.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:41am

World

UK PM Johnson welcomes guilty verdict for US policeman Chauvin

I was appalled by the death of George Floyd and welcome this verdict," Johnson said on Twitter.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:41am

World

Biden to deliver remarks on George Floyd trial verdict: W.House

Biden has already spoken with the family of Floyd by telephone and preparations were being made for a television address inside the White House.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:40am

Sports

'Justice served' NBA, players praise Chauvin guilty verdict

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx WNBA teams both praised Tuesday's verdict in a joint statement.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:39am

World

Biden tells Floyd family he's 'so relieved' by verdict

"We're all so relieved," Biden said in a phone call that was played on speaker phone and shared on social media by the family in Minneapolis.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:38am

Sports

Siegemund sets up Barty clash in Stuttgart

Earlier, Anett Kontaveit of Estonia set up a second-round tie with third-seed Sofia Kenin of the USA after a 6-2, 6-3 win over German qualifier Julia Middendorf.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:36am

Stocks

Stocks slide, tobacco shares feel the heat

Shares in Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco plunged 7.6 percent.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:34am

World

Greece to lend Patriot battery to Saudi as Huthi attacks spike

Although the Huthi rebels claimed responsibility, Riyadh and Washington held Iran responsible, a charge Tehran denied.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Floyd family lawyer hails verdict as 'turning point in history'

"Painfully earned justice has finally arrived for George Floyd's family," tweeted Crump, the Floyd family lawyer, as Derek Chauvin was found guilty in a unanimous decision by a Minneapolis jury.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:30am

World

Ukraine leader Zelensky urges Putin to meet in war-torn east

"The Russian president once said that if a fight is inevitable, you need to hit first. But every leader needs to understand that a fight must not be inevitable when it concerns a real war and millions of human lives."

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:28am

Sports

Man Utd executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to leave club

Woodward made no mention of the Super League in his comments and it is reported that his exit is unrelated to the controversial plans.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:26am

Sports

Stuttggart WTA results

Anett Kontaveit (EST) bt Julia Middendorf (GER) 6-2, 6-3

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:25am

Technology

Chinese hackers behind VPN attack on US defence firms: security experts

There was no assessment of how many companies were affected or what the hackers did with their access to the networks.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:24am

World

Turkey says Afghanistan peace talks postponed

A leaked US State Department report said Washington wanted the Turkey conference to approve a plan to replace the present leadership of President Ashraf Ghani with an interim government involving the Taliban.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:22am

World

US ex-cop Derek Chauvin convicted of George Floyd's murder

Chauvin, 45, could be handed decades behind bars for Floyd's May 25, 2020 killing, which sparked protests against racial injustice around the world and is being seen as a landmark test of police accountability.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:20am

World

US Jury holds former policeman Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd

The 12-member jury found 45-year-old Chauvin guilty on three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter
After the judgment, celebratory scenes were witnessed as people cheered, and some wept tears of relief

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:17am

Sports

Super League collapses as Man City pull out, Chelsea set to follow

Earlier, Ceferin, addressing the owners, particularly of the Premier League teams involved, said there was still time for clubs to pull out.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:19am

Companies

Boeing CEO Calhoun given more time to chart comeback

Changing Calhoun's retirement age allows "for flexibility," Boeing Chairman Larry Kellner said during an annual meeting.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:17am

Sports

Schalke relegated after 30 years in the Bundesliga

The Royal Blues have gone through five coaches this season.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:11am

Pakistan

Doubtful BISP beneficiaries: Body to find out facts into no-recovery worth Rs2.5bn

ISLAMABAD: The management of the BISP has constituted an inquiry committee to find out the facts into no-recovery...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:11am

Pakistan

PTCL signs agreement with NIFT for secure bill payment options

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) signed an agreement with National Institutional...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Fitrana fixed at Rs140 per person

ISLAMABAD: This year’s minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr or Fitrana, an obligatory charitable donation all Muslims are required...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Punjab govt constitutes ‘Fall Army Worm’ body

LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department has constituted ‘Fall Army Worm (FAW)’ management committees on...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

NUML, ICCI sign MoU to promote industry-academia linkages

ISLAMABAD: The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Hammad formally takes over charge of Ministry of Energy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar has formally taken over charge of Ministry of Energy. ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 104 deaths in last 24 hours

LAHORE: The novel coronavirus continues to wreak havoc as 104 more deaths were reported across Punjab, including 46...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

CM performs balloting of LDA City Naya Pakistan Apartments

LAHORE: The balloting of the LDA City Naya Pakistan Apartments project was held at CM’s Office on Tuesday with...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Vaccination of people in their fifties begins today

LAHORE: Punjab is all set to start the next round of Corona vaccination for people of 50-59 years from Wednesday...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

PM should have addressed parliament on present crises: Khaqan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Ahsan lambastes PM’s claims on economy, Tarin’s appointment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary-General Ahsan Iqbal lambasted Prime Minister Imran ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

SC places three questions before Justice Isa

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked three questions from Justice Qazi Faez Isa for a decision on the fate of review...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

ECP disqualification decision: IHC adjourns hearing of plea seeking to quash case against Faryal

ISLAMABAD: Islamab-ad High Court (IHC) Tuesday adjourned the hearing in a petition seeking to quash disqualification...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am

HBL Q1 2021 results: PAT rises 108pc

KARACHI: HBL on Tuesday declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 14.5 billion for the quarter ended March 31,...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

JI chief demands repatriation of Dr Aafia from US

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj ul Haq has demanded of the government to take practical steps for the release...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Lankan monks visit Badshahi Mosque

LAHORE: A delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka visited Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort on Tuesday. Speaking ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Ehsaas Programme: Tarin underlines need to replace untargeted subsidies

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has underlined the need to replace untargeted subsidies...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Technology

OPPO releases new A54 smartphone

KARACHI: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announces the launch of OPPO A54 in Pakistan. OPPO A54 users...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Myanmar authorities detain Japanese journalist on fake news allegation

BANGKOK: Myanmar authorities should immediately release Japanese journalist Yuki Kitazumi and drop any pending...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Flash floods kill 14 in Angolan capital

LUANDA: Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Angola have killed at least 14 people and displaced around...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

HSBC bosses swap plush executive floor for hot desking

LONDON: Banking giant HSBC has axed the plush executive floor at its London headquarters, forcing top brass to share...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

DAE buys Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX jets

PARIS: US plane builder Boeing said Tuesday that it had sold 15 of its troubled 737 MAX jets to Dubai Aerospace...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Technology

IBM turnover picks up thanks to cloud silver lining

SAN FRANCISCO: US computer giant IBM soothed market jitters Monday with better-than-expected results and a slight...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Freedom index finds journalism blocked in 130+ countries

PARIS: The annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday that journalism was at least partly blocked...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Boeing extends retirement age for CEO

NEW YORK: Boeing announced Tuesday that it will lift the company’s retirement age for David Calhoun to 70, ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

World airline federation blasts UK virus test ‘scam’

PARIS: The chief of the International Air Transport Association on Tuesday said airlines are suffering a “scam”...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Brazil has S Hemisphere’s highest overall Covid-19 death rate

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil, the country with the world’s second-highest Covid-19 death toll after the United States,...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

G7 foreign ministers to meet in person for first time since 2019

LONDON: Britain announced Tuesday that G7 foreign and development ministers will hold their first face-to-face...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Chad President Deby dies after battling rebels

N’DJAMENA: Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno died Tuesday from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am

World

Russia ramps up Black Sea military exercises

MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday stepped up military exercises in the Black Sea, as Washington branded Moscow’s looming...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

US unveils cybersecurity plan for electric power system

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled plans to improve cybersecurity for the US electric power...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Syria names new central bank chief

DAMASCUS: President Bashar al-Assad appointed a new central bank chief on Tuesday, a week after the former governor...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Former US vice president Walter Mondale dies

WASHINGTON: Former US Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who famously told voters to expect a tax ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Modi asks Indians to do better to stop virus amid new surge

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi late Tuesday called on Indians to step up their efforts to battle the...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Money & Banking

Housing finance: SBP unveils mechanism for payment of markup subsidy

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a mechanism for payment of markup subsidy for housing ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:07am

Industry

Govt urged to take industry-friendly measures

KARACHI: Hanif Lakhany, Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) &...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:07am

Industry

Issuing instrument in nature of redeemable capital: SECP notifies list of investors, funds and schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified the list of ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:07am

Companies

EV of $600m: TRGIL to sell its full stake in E-Telequote

KARACHI: TRG Pakistan Limited Tuesday announced that its associate TRGIL has entered into a definitive agreement to...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:07am

Industry

Investment in Balochistan: Setting up of Islamabad, Karachi offices aiding investors: BBoIT

QUETTA: Chief Executive Officer Farman Zarkoon of Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) on Tuesday said...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:07am

Business & Finance

Tarin shares economic overview with WB official

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin along with other ministers from government economic team...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Money & Banking

Early trade in New York: Dollar steadies, euro strengthens

NEW YORK: The dollar steadied on Tuesday amid a mix of gains and losses against major currencies as interest rates ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Money & Banking

MCB unconsolidated profit increased to Rs6.8bn in 1Q’21

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Money & Banking

Dollar flat in Europe

LONDON: The dollar steadied in the European session, after hitting its lowest in nearly seven weeks during the Asian...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Money & Banking

Crypto inflows hit $4.9bn as of mid-April

NEW YORK: Inflows into cryptocurrency funds and products hit $4.9 billion as of April 16, with the pace of increase...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Money & Banking

Sterling climbs against dollar

LONDON: Sterling hit its highest in more than six weeks against the dollar on Tuesday with the greenback’s...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:06am

Pakistan

Pakistan gets elected to three key UN bodies

It has been elected to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).
Pakistan will assume the membership of three commissions on 1 January 2022.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 09:27am

BR Research

Kohinoor Mills Limited

Kohinoor Mills Limited (PSX: KML) was set up in 1987 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. (now, Companies Act, ...

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:45am

BR Research

HBL- Sound and growing

Pakistan’s biggest commercial bank HBL continued its merry way more than doubling profits year-on-year, as the...

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:40am

BR Research

Cotton: enough with the grandstanding!

For the first time in history, the Cotton Crop Assessment Committee has set a lower yield target for Punjab’s crop...

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:30am

BR Research

REITs: more is needed

SECP has recently announced amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) regulations. Market has received...

Published 21 Apr, 2021 07:25am

Opinion

MLIs: Notes on underlying concepts

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)...