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Four dead in new Kabul bus blast

The blast was the third time a bus has been targeted in the past two days.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan

Pak-China-Afghanistan trilateral mechanism, vital for peace, prosperity: FM

Qureshi expressed the confidence that the deliberations of trilateral meeting on all the agenda items would be constructive, meaningful and result-oriented.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 06:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increase 2.35pc in 10 months

The overall exports to Afghanistan were recorded at $828.727 million during July-April (2020-21) against exports of $809.685 million during July-April (2019-20).

Published 31 May, 2021 07:07pm

World

Mortar shell hits Afghan wedding, kills at least six

Violence has sharply increased across the country since Washington announced plans last month to pull out all US troops out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11.

Published 30 May, 2021 02:13pm

Afghanistan unlikely coronavirus stopover for Pakistani workers

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s capital has become an unlikely pandemic transit route for Pakistanis desperate to reach...

Published 28 May, 2021 04:08am

World

U.S. to complete Afghan withdrawal by mid-July ahead of Biden’s September deadline, reports NYT

The United States and their NATO allies have accelerated their withdrawal from Afghanistan, intending to be out of the war-torn country as early as mid-July, which is significantly earlier to their original September 11 deadline.
The Pentagon has yet to determine how terrorist threats like an Al Qaeda resurgence could be contained in the absence of American military presence.

Updated 26 May, 2021 12:56pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan approves six month extension to APTTA

He said that the decision reflects Pakistan’s strong desire to enhance bilateral trade and transit which will particularly bring prosperity to the people living in bordering areas.

Published 26 May, 2021 11:55am

Business & Finance

Pakistan and China to extend CPEC to Afghanistan

Pakistan and China have decided to extend CPEC to Afghanistan during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Islamabad.

Published 25 May, 2021 09:09pm

World

Taliban promise 'safe environment' for diplomats, aid workers in Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem told AFP. "We will provide a safe environment for their activities.

Updated 25 May, 2021 01:59pm

Pakistan

FO denies presence of US military or air base in Pakistan

Chaudhri says any speculation on this account is baseless and irresponsible and should be avoided
Pakistan and the US have a framework of cooperation in terms of Air Lines of Communication and Ground Lines of Communication in place since 2001: FO
Foreign Office official clarifies that no new agreement has been made in this regard

Published 25 May, 2021 11:51am

World

Australia to close Kabul embassy over security fears

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the facility would close as an "interim measure" on May 28 -- in just three days -- "in light of the imminent international military withdrawal from Afghanistan."

Published 25 May, 2021 09:54am

World

Islamic State remains 'potent' force in Afghanistan, says US envoy

The group first emerged in Afghanistan in 2014 as NATO combat troops withdrew from the country and handed over responsibility to domestic security forces.

Updated 19 May, 2021 05:24pm

Sports

Australia to host Afghanistan in historic cricket Test

"We are also incredibly excited to welcome Afghanistan to our shores for a historic first Test match against Australia," said Cricket Australia's interim CEO.

Published 19 May, 2021 04:55pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan decrease 5.57pc in 9 months

The overall exports to Afghanistan were recorded at $746.328 million during July-March (2020-21) against exports of $790.377 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 17 May, 2021 08:27pm

Pakistan

Pakistan conveys its serious concern to Afghan side over 'irresponsible statements and baseless allegations' made by Afghan leadership

"Pakistan has emphasized that groundless accusations erode trust and vitiate the environment between the two brotherly countries," FO said.
Pakistan operates an organized system of support for the Taliban, Ghani had said.

Published 17 May, 2021 02:10pm

World

Fighting resumes in southern Afghanistan as ceasefire ends

KANDAHAR: Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces resumed Sunday in the restive southern province...

Published 17 May, 2021 06:14am

World

Pakistan rules out providing military bases to U.S. for future counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan

Pakistan has ruled out the possibility of providing its military bases to the United States, for any future counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan.
The Biden Administration has been in talks with several Central Asian countries to reposition its troops, to prevent the landlocked Afghanistan from becoming a base for terrorist groups.

Updated 12 May, 2021 05:03pm

July-April 2021: Exports to Afghanistan post 15pc growth

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan during July-April 2021 have posted growth of 15 percent to $ 869...

Published 11 May, 2021 04:39am

World

Taliban announce three-day ceasefire, marking Eid al Fitr

The Taliban has declared a three-day ceasefire across Afghanistan, to mark Eid al Fitr, only two days after more than 50 people - most of which were young girls - were killed in bomb blasts outside a school in Kabul.
The ceasefire announcement comes as the United States continues to withdraw its last 2500 troops from the war-torn country, as negotiations between the government and the Taliban falter.

Updated 10 May, 2021 07:41pm

World

Taliban declare Eid holiday ceasefire as Afghan violence soars

In the latest, the interior ministry said Monday that at least 11 people were killed by a bomb that struck a bus overnight in southeastern Zabul province.

Published 10 May, 2021 04:18pm

World

National Security Experts Warn U.S Troop Pullout Will Spark Taliban, Al Qaeda Resurgence in Afghanistan

National security experts are raising concerns about the Biden Administration's incoming troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in September, fearing that it could lead to heightened national security concerns in the future.

Updated 10 May, 2021 03:53pm

World

At least 11 killed as roadside bomb hits bus in Afghanistan

The attack in restive Zabul province left another 28 people wounded, interior ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told reporters.

Published 10 May, 2021 11:02am

Pakistan

Three Pakistanis returning from Afghanistan contract Covid-19

PESHAWAR: Focal person of the health department at Torkham border Abdul Qadir said that three Pakistan nationals...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:21am

World

Blast near school in Kabul leaves 25 dead and dozens injured

A blast near a secondary school in the Afghan capital Kabul has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, with dozens more injured.
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Published 08 May, 2021 08:20pm

World

Blast near Afghan school in Kabul kills 25, injures 52

No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Updated 08 May, 2021 07:27pm

World

European allies urge U.S to delay Afghanistan withdrawal, amid heightened security concerns

European allies are pushing the United States to delay its withdrawal from Afghanistan, in order to give NATO more time and support to leave, according to American officials.
Officials from the United States have mentioned that their departure could be delayed by two weeks or longer, in an effort to accomodate their allies' requests.

Updated 08 May, 2021 08:17pm

KSA, Pakistan discuss Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday acknowledged Pakistan’s role towards regional peace ...

Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am

Pentagon chief says removal of all contractors from Afghanistan under way

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday the process of removing all contractors from...

Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am

APTTA-2010 extended for another six months

PESHAWAR: Due to disagreement on some sections of the draft new transit trade agreement between Pakistan and...

Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am

World

U.S envisions proactive role for Pakistan in Afghanistan after troop withdrawal

The United States intends to "stay in the game" in Afghanistan, and envisions a proactive role for Pakistan in this process - stressing that it is in Islamabad's interest to participate.
Blinken stated that "We’re pulling our forces out of Afghanistan, we are not withdrawing. We are not leaving. We are remaining deeply engaged when it comes to supporting Afghanistan — economically, development assistance, humanitarian, supporting its security forces".

Updated 07 May, 2021 07:39pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.57
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
India Sensex / May 9	72965.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38260.75
Hang Seng / May 9	18532.72
FTSE 100 / May 9	8363.71
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	18547.71

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.44
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2318.17
Diesel/Litre / May 9	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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