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Afghanistan probes air strike that killed civilians

Provincial officials said 15 people died on Saturday night when a rocket struck a house in Khashrod district.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 04:46pm

World

India could potentially ramp up its military presence in Afghanistan, amidst American troop withdrawal

India could potentially ramp up its military assistance to Afghanistan, as American troops begin to expedite their withdrawal from the country.
New Delhi is believed to have provided assurances to Kabul for additional military support in the foreseeable future - as the United States seeks to reduce its troop presence.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 04:01pm

World

Bomb kills three in Afghan capital

Violence has surged across the country in recent months, and a new trend of targeted killings has sowed fear, especially in Kabul.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:56pm

World

PM Khan hopes for an "evenhanded approach" for India and Pakistan, under Biden Administration

Prime Minister Imran has expressed that it would be difficult to predict the trajectory of Pakistan's relationship with the United States, under the incoming Biden Administration.
The Prime Minister added that he hoped that the new administration would opt for a more "evenhanded approach" towards India and Pakistan.

Updated 08 Jan, 2021 02:20pm

World

Thousands of Afghan families flee fighting in insurgent bastion

At least 10 people, including five civilians, were killed in two separate overnight attacks in southern provinces.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Mohmand terrorist attack, urge Afghanistan to take immediate action

On Wednesday, terrorists inside Afghanistan fired across the international border on a military post in Mohmand tribal district.
FC soldier Fazal Wahid was injured and later succumbed to his wounds, the ISPR said.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 12:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes second round of Afghan peace talks

We remain hopeful that the year 2021 will witness the dawn of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, FOs said.
The second round of intra-Afghan talks will begin on Saturday, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Afghanistan asks Pakistan to send back bodies of 3 Afghans killed in Mach massacre

The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan said that among the 11 victims of the attack on Sunday, seven are Afghan citizens.
The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 04:23pm

World

Taliban say no agreement on ‘agenda’ as Afghan peace talks resume today

On Monday, a Taliban spokesman stated that Afghan government representatives and officials from the insurgent group were due to resume peace talks in Qatar today after a three-week break.
The spokesman added that there was no final agreement yet on what would be on the agenda.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 01:28pm

Pakistan

Zalmay, Bajwa discuss Afghanistan peace over meeting: ISPR

Khalilzad acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in promoting peace in Afghanistan, says ISPR.
Both leaders expressed their pledge for peace and stability across the borders and agreed to maintain an exchange for that end, says military's media wing.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:19pm

World

Taliban accuse U.S of violating peace agreement, in the aftermath of targeted airstrikes

On Monday, the Taliban accused the United States of violating the U.S-Taliban peace agreement signed in February in Doha, claiming that American forces carried out targeted airstrikes in Nangarhar, Helmand and Kandahar provinces.
This statement came shortly after the U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the Taliban had not targeted American soldiers in Afghanistan in almost a year; since the signing of the U.S-Taliban deal.

Updated 04 Jan, 2021 12:55pm

World

Afghan peace talks resume as bloodshed continues

The Taliban carried out more than 18,000 attacks across the country in 2020, Afghanistan's spy chief Ahmad Zia Siraj told lawmakers this week.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:03pm

Business & Finance

Leveraging location, Pakistan aims to become hub for Trade, Transit & Transshipment

"This will ensure that Pakistan leverages its geo-economic location in the region to enhance its international trade,” he said.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 12:43pm

World

Afghan radio journalist shot dead in Ghor

Besmullah Adel Aimaq, editor-in-chief of Voice of Ghor radio, was shot and killed on his way to Firoz Koh city.
He was the fifth media worker to be killed in two months in Afghanistan.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

World

President Trump briefed on Chinese attempts to fund insurgents in Afghanistan

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump received unconfirmed information that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack American forces in Afghanistan.
In a press briefing on Thursday, Wang Wenbin, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the accusation as slanderous, stating that it was "completely nonsense and completely fake news".

Updated 31 Dec, 2020 04:13pm

World

50 journalists killed in 2020: watchdog

The figure shows an increase in the targeting of reporters investigating organised crime, corruption or environmental issues, the watchdog said.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 12:11pm

Business & Finance

Dawood rejects propaganda regarding Pakistan, Afghanistan trade dialogue

He termed the tweet of an Afghan news channel about the meeting as contrary to what they discussed.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 10:22am

Business & Finance

Govt to ensure removal of all hindrances involved in trade with Afghanistan

Afghan Commerce Minister said that Afghanistan welcomes the Pakistani investors in the country.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:21pm

World

Next round of Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha: official

The insurgent group has a political office in Doha and its negotiating team resides there.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 03:10am

Public blame game detrimental to Afghan peace process and for enhanced bilateral ties: FO

As Afghan peace process enters delicate stage, it is important for the negotiating parties to avoid accusations and to demonstrate wisdom: FO
Foreign Office states that Pakistan is concerned at the increasing level of violence in Afghanistan during the current year

Published 27 Dec, 2020 04:26pm

World

Two Afghan police killed as Kabul hit by bomb blasts

In recent months, Kabul and several other provinces of Afghanistan have been rocked by deadly violence, including bombings, rocket attacks and targeted killings.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 06:05pm

World

Presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in Pakistan ‘violate Afghanistan's national sovereignty’: Kabul

Afghanistan acknowledges Pakistan's support for the peace process but concerned about the presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in its territory.
“It is with deepest regret and concern that some Taliban leaders were seen in the videos visiting training camps,” says Afghanistan FO.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

World

NATO Forces Now Outnumber U.S Troops in Afghanistan

The combined NATO troop presence in the country outnumbers that of the United States; for the first time in the history of the conflict.
As of yet, there are nearly 4000 American troops deployed in Afghanistan, while a multi-lateral contingent of NATO troops numbering 11,000 (from several nations including the United States) remain in the country.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 12:37pm

World

Afghan Taliban condemn Iranian FM’s comments terming group’s actions as ‘terrorist acts’ irresponsible

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan condemned comments made by Dr. Javad Zarif in a recent interview, citing it as "open interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan".
"Such irresponsible and misconceived remarks by Iranian officials have the potential of harming relations between two friendly and neighboring countries", said Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 05:17pm

World

Reporter shot dead in Afghanistan

No group has claimed the murder so far but the Taliban denied responsibility.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 08:07pm

World

Blast in Ghazni kills 15, mostly children, at Quran reading ceremony

A suspected rickshaw bomb killed at least 15 civilians, including 11 children, on Friday at a Koran recitation ceremony in central Afghanistan.
Killings by small, magnetic bombs placed under vehicles have unnerving Afghan officials, activists and journalists, who blame the Taliban for the attacks.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 05:12pm

World

Top US general meets Taliban negotiators in Doha

Gen. Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, met Taliban negotiators in Doha, before flying to Kabul to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
This was Gen. Milley's second unannounced meeting with the Taliban's negotiating team, according to Associated Press, following an initial meeting in June in Doha - with both meetings kept off the record until Thursday.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 06:44pm

Pakistan

PM Khan, Afghan President discuss peace process as Taliban delegation visits Islamabad

Pakistan's foreign office has said that the Taliban's visit is taking place in consultation with the Afghan government.
PM Khan has welcomed the recent progress in the Intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha.
A delegation from Doha-based Taliban’s Political Commission (TPC) is in Pakistan and will also meet the PM during their three-day visit.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 12:44pm

Pakistan

PM, Afghan president discuss peace process, bilateral ties

The two leaders agreed to continue their engagement for supporting the peace process and enhancing bilateral cooperation.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:44am

Sports

Moody returns to IPL's Hyderabad as director of cricket

The former batsman switched to coaching and TV commentary after retiring in 2001 and helped Hyderabad reach the play-offs five times during his stay as coach.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 12:21pm

Forex
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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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