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Afghanistan

Visit of Speaker NA to Afghanistan postponed due to security reasons

Mohammad Sadiq said Speaker's visit to Kabul postponed as airport was closed due to security threat.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to continue support for Afghan peaceful political solution: Asad

He said that peace in Afghanistan would bring prosperity in Afghanistan and the region.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 08:17pm

Pakistan

Pak-Afghanistan signed extension of APTTA

Razak Dawood shared vision of the government on trade with Afghanistan and Central Asian Republics (CARS) as well.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 07:42pm

World

US seeks Taliban's consent to extend stay of troops in Afghanistan

Under the US-Taliban peace pact, US forces must leave the country by May 1
The Taliban has not taken any decision over the US administration's request

Updated 31 Mar, 2021 03:32pm

World

Three women polio workers shot dead in Afghanistan

Polio has been eradicated across the world apart from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where distrust of vaccines is rife.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:04pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi says no meeting planned with Indian FM as he departs for Tajikistan today

He will be leading the Pakistan delegation at the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Ministerial Conference in Tajikistan.
The Foreign Minister’s visit to Tajikistan will help deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields and reinforce the growing partnership between the two brotherly countries, FO said.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 11:22am

No military solution to Afghan conflict: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Sunday said there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. “We have...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am

Taliban threaten to re-target foreign troops if withdrawal deadline missed

KABUL: The Taliban on Friday threatened to resume hostilities against foreign troops

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am

World

Hard to meet May 1 deadline to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, says Biden

It is necessary for US soldiers to leave Afghanistan in a safe and orderly manner: US president
We are not staying a long time but how and under what circumstances do we meet that agreement that was made by former president Trump, says Biden

Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:38am

Pakistan

Pakistan lauds reactivation of Afghan peace process

The Pakistani envoy called on all sides to work towards reduction of violence as it will strengthen the hands of 'spoilers', both within and outside Afghanistan.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:40pm

World

Blinken meets NATO allies, but no decision on Afghan withdrawal

Allies are waiting anxiously for new US President Joe Biden to decide whether to stick to that date -- but Blinken said the US was still mulling it over.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:28pm

World

In Brussels, Blinken offers boost for NATO, cooperation on Afghanistan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged to rebuild and revitalise the transatlantic military alliance after a bruising four years when Washington portrayed NATO as outdated, divided and in crisis.
The first top U.S. official to visit NATO since President Joe Biden took office in January, Blinken said the alliance was at a pivotal moment but could emerge stronger after internal disputes over Turkey and Russian gas.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:05pm

World

Secret India-Pakistan Ceasefire Talks Brokered by the UAE

A day after military chiefs from India and Pakistan made an unprecedented joint-agreement to respect their original ceasefire agreement from 2003, reportedly a top diplomat from the United Arab Emirates subsequently visited New Delhi for a brief one-day visit.
The India-Pakistan ceasefire was the culmination of secret talks behind closed doors brokered by the Gulf state over the course of months.

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 12:11pm

World

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit weeks before US withdrawal

The Afghan government is also keen to keep US forces in the country for as long as possible for the vital air cover they provide.

Published 21 Mar, 2021 07:08pm

World

Russia hosts extended "Troika" on Afghan reconciliation; Pakistan involved as key stakeholder

A statement released by the forum called on all involved parties to "reduce the level of violence in the country and on the Taliban not to pursue a Spring offensive, so as to avoid further casualties and to create an environment conducive to reaching a negotiated political settlement".

Updated 19 Mar, 2021 03:35pm

World

Helicopter crash kills nine in central Afghanistan

The crash happened on Wednesday night in a volatile district in Wardak province, where Afghan forces and local militias have bitterly fought.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 04:44pm

World

Biden warns US may miss deadline to exit Afghanistan

8 Biden also took a direct swipe at Trump's Afghanistan policy, saying it "was not a very solidly negotiated deal" that the then-president oversaw.

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 04:06pm

World

Taliban say US must meet troop withdrawal deadline

Biden on Wednesday cast doubt on meeting the deadline, saying he was in the process of deciding when troops would leave.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 09:18pm

World

Biden warns US may miss deadline to exit Afghanistan

Biden also took a direct swipe at Trump's Afghanistan policy, saying it "was not a very solidly negotiated deal" that the then-president oversaw.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 09:17pm

World

'Tough' to withdraw us troops from Afghanistan by May 1: Biden

"Could happen, but it is tough," Biden said when asked in a TV interview broadcast Wednesday. "I'm in the process of making that decision now as to when they'll leave."
Like his predecessor, Biden has promised to end the nearly 20-year conflict and bring home more than 2,500 American troops in the country — down from about 13,000 troops a year ago.

Updated 17 Mar, 2021 06:31pm

World

Five women and a child killed in Afghan bus bombing

No one has claimed responsibility for Monday's blast, and there was no comment from the Taliban.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 07:10pm

World

U.S has 1000 more troops in Afghanistan than officially acknowledged: Report

The United States reportedly has 3500 troops currently deployed in Afghanistan, which is nearly a thousand more than the declared tally.
Having more troops in a country than the Defence Department officially acknowledges was “a common practice".

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

Sports

Rashid's best anchors Afghanistan's series-levelling win over Zimbabwe

The two teams now play a three-match Twenty20 international series on the same venue from March 17.

Published 14 Mar, 2021 05:29pm

World

Car bomb kills eight, wounds 47, in western Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman said the blast in Herat had no links to their group.

Published 13 Mar, 2021 06:14pm

Turkey plans to host Afghan peace talks in April

ANKARA: Turkey plans to host Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul in April, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on...

Published 13 Mar, 2021 04:28am

World

Russia backs plans for Afghanistan interim government with the Taliban

On Friday, Russia announced that it backed the Taliban's integration into the future interim government in Afghanistan, as global powers escalated their efforts to secure a long-awaited peace deal.
The Russian Foreign Ministry's comments came as the United States prepares for the fast-approaching May deadline for troop withdrawal, ending its nearly two decades of military involvement in the war-torn country.

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 05:46pm

World

Gen. Bajwa, ISI Chief participated in Bahrain talks on the Afghanistan issue

Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Bajwa and the Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, attended a session on the Afghanistan peace process in Bahrain.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 01:59pm

World

Russia to host Afghanistan meet ‘to advance inter-Afghan talks’

Russia aims to hold a conference later this month on Afghanistan in Moscow, marking an attempt by Moscow to raise its profile in the Afghan peace efforts.
Qatar, which is hosting intra-Afghan peace talks, has been invited to the Moscow meeting as an honoured guest.

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 04:45pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan decrease 14.13pc in 7 months

The overall exports to Afghanistan were recorded at $543.650 million during July-January (2020-21) against exports of $633.121 million during July-January (2019-20).

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 06:42pm

World

Ambassador Khalilzad visits Pakistan, stresses the need to "accelerate" Afghan peace process

On Monday, the United States' Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad.
Ambassador Khalilzad stressed the need to accelerate progress towards a just and durable peace in Afghanistan.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 04:11pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 8	278.28
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 8	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 8	155.51
USD to Swiss Franc / May 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 8	1.25
Euro to USD / May 8	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
India Sensex / May 8	73466.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 8	38202.37
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Hang Seng / May 8	18313.86
FTSE 100 / May 8	8354.05
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
Germany DAX 30 / May 8	18498.38

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 8	78.99
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 8	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 8	2308.85
Cotton US¢/pound / May 8	80.06
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49

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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