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Afghanistan

Five million more Afghans will need help in 2021: UN

Opened in September in Doha, the peace talks, which follow a landmark US-Taliban agreement reached in February in Qatar, were suspended and will resume January 5.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:25am

World

Kabul's deputy governor killed in a blast in Afghanistan

On Tuesday, a bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital city killed the Deputy Governor of Kabul.
According to security officials, a sticky bomb was attached to his car by unknown assailants, leading to his death.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:15pm

World

Kabul's deputy governor killed in a blast in Afghanistan

Mahboobullah Mohebi, the deputy governor was travelling with his security guards when the blast occurred. Two guards were injured in the blast.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 11:53am

World

Afghan peace negotiations suspended till January 5

The Afghan government and the Taliban's negotiation teams have announced in Doha that they will be taking a 20-day break in talks to "consult on the agenda items".
The talks are expected to resume on the 5th of January 2021.

Updated 14 Dec, 2020 07:18pm

World

Rocket attacks in Kabul kills one

A Taliban spokesman said that his group was not behind the attack as they continued talks with the Afghan government's representatives
Security officials said it was not clear if militants of Afghan affiliate of Islamic State, known as Islamic State Khorasan, were involved in the attack

Published 12 Dec, 2020 04:22pm

World

Rocket attacks in Kabul kills one

At least one person was killed and two were injured on Saturday in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul as ten rockets hit various parts on the city, officials said.
A Taliban spokesman said that his group was not behind the attack as they continued talks with the Afghan government’s representatives to end nearly two decades of war.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 02:36pm

World

Afghan government and Taliban agree Islamic law to guide peace talks

On Thursday, negotiations from the Afghan government and the Taliban have agreed to have the teachings of Islamic Law to guide their peace talks, and provide a platform for a post-war Afghanistan.
This breakthrough comes after talks between the concerned parties hit an impasse, which subsequently led to a rapid escalation in violence and internal strife.

Updated 11 Dec, 2020 05:26pm

World

Female TV anchor, driver shot dead in eastern Afghanistan

Maiwand worked as an anchor for the Enikass Radio and TV channel in the volatile province, says channel head Zalmai Latifi.
She was also an activist who advocated for the rights of Afghan women and children.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 03:19pm

Push to modernise takes toll on Kabul's historical homes

While Azimi's family is renting one of their houses, she said she hopes her family will be able to keep the house they currently live in.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:07am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan decrease by 12pc in 4 months of FY 2020-21

On year-to-year basis, the exports to Afghanistan in October 2020 also decreased by 8.89 percent from $95.054 million (last year) to $86.595 million.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:54am

Pakistan

India's Hindutva policies are threat to regional peace, stability: Qureshi

FM says Indian brutalities in IIOJ&K continues amid COVID-19 which is a matter of great concern
Pakistan will continue to play its reconciliatory role for peace in the region, says Qureshi

Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:46am

Pakistan

Afghanistan registers 230 new COVID-19 positive cases

Six patients have died over the period, totaling the number of COVID-19 related deaths to 1,908 since the outbreak in February in Afghanistan, the statement added.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:19pm

Pakistan

Pak-Afghan border fencing to be completed within next two months: ISPR

According to ISPR, the border fencing is expected to benefit the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan while restricting the movement of terrorists.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 11:14am

World

3 killed and 19 injured in bomb blast in Paktia province

Three security personnel have been killed and 14 civilians injured in a bomb blast in the Paktia province in Afghanistan.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 01:20pm

World

U.S. military to keep two larger Afghan bases after drawdown to 2,500

Army General Mark Milley said that in addition to the two larger bases, the United States would also keep “several satellite bases.”

Published 03 Dec, 2020 09:34am

World

Afghanistan car bombing kills at least 30 security force personnel

Officials says the blast targeted a compound of the public protection force, a wing of the Afghan security forces

Published 29 Nov, 2020 01:27pm

World

Australia says 13 soldiers told they face dismissal after Afghan report

None of the 19 soldiers were identified in the report, which was written by a state judge appointed by the inspector-general of defence.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 10:59am

World

Foreign aid to Afghanistan could reach $12 billion over four years, some with conditions

Ville Skinnari, Finland’s minister for development cooperation and foreign trade whose government co-organised the conference, said donors had pledged $3 billion for next year, with annual commitments expected to continue at roughly the same level through to 2024, adding: “This would amount to $12 billion.”

Published 25 Nov, 2020 07:43pm

Pakistan

Pakistan strongly condemns blasts in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan City

“We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured in these gruesome attacks,” says FO.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 01:35pm

World

World renews Afghanistan aid with ceasefire call and conditions

Efforts to rebuild Afghanistan began soon after a US-led invasion ousted Taliban regime from power in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on US.

Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:09am

World

U.N. chief calls for Afghan ceasefire and inclusive peace

“Progress toward peace will contribute to the development of the entire region, and is a vital step towards the safe, orderly and dignified return of millions of displaced Afghans.”

Published 24 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

World

Khalilzad welcomes Pak-Afghan joint vision, says it is an opportunity to move forward on peace

He also welcomed Pakistan's commitment to work for a reduction of violence and a ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:37am

World

Australia defence chief pledges changes after damning Afghanistan report

The report, published on Thursday after an inquiry into the conduct of special forces personnel in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016, found that senior commandos forced junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 01:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has greatest stake in Afghan peace: PM Imran on Kabul visit

Imran Khan said that he had never believed in military solutions which is why he always believed that in Afghanistan peace would be achieved through political dialogue.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 07:44pm

Business & Finance

Pak- Afghan PTA: MoC to begin engagement with stakeholders next week

The engagement will begin after the conclusion of PM Imran Khan maiden visit to Afghanistan.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 01:02pm

Pakistan

COAS Bajwa, US Charge d' Affaires discuss Afghan Peace Process

During the meeting at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, both discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security situation, particularly the Afghan Peace Process, says ISPR.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 05:39pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi meets Afghan counterpart, discusses peace process in Kabul

During the meeting, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan has always backed the dialogue process for durable peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 03:56pm

Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets President Ashraf Ghani

They will discuss strengthening of bilateral ties⁦, improved regional connectivity, economic development and strategies to curb the escalating violence.

Updated 19 Nov, 2020 01:34pm

Afghanistan 'strongly rejects' Pakistan's claims on use of Afghan territory against it

It called for the appointment of an internationally competent delegation by the UNSC to examine the claims of the esteemed government of Pakistan seriously and responsibly.

Published 16 Nov, 2020 10:27am

Pakistan

PM expected to visit Afghanistan next week

The prime minister will discuss the Afghan peace process and bilateral ties with the top Afghan leadership

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:10pm

Forex
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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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