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Germany sets more ambitious climate goals after landmark ruling

BERLIN: The German government said Wednesday it would set more ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions after a...

Updated 06 May, 2021 10:18am

EU puts up guard to Chinese firms, cools on trade deal

BRUSSELS: The European Union took steps on Wednesday to guard against economic competition from China that it deems...

Published 06 May, 2021 03:49am

World

'Historic' legal blow for Merkel's climate plan amid Green surge

KARLSRUHE, (Germany): Germany's highest court ruled Thursday that the government's flagship climate protection plan...

Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:33am

World

Germany preparing 'urgent support' for Covid-hit India: Merkel

"The fight against the pandemic is our common fight. Germany stands in solidarity with India and is urgently preparing a mission of support."

Published 25 Apr, 2021 05:28pm

MPs grilling: Merkel denies ‘special treatment’ for Wirecard

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel denied Friday that her government accorded "special treatment" to disgraced ...

Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

Fresh warning from Covid solutions group, one year on

At its launch on April 25 last year, the pandemic was still in its infancy.

Published 23 Apr, 2021 10:23am

World

German finance minister denies responsibility for Wirecard scandal

BERLIN: Germany’s finance minister on Thursday denied responsibility for the collapse of payments firm Wirecard in...

Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am

World

Police clash with protesters as Germany passes virus law

BERLIN: Police clashed with thousands of protesters in Berlin on Wednesday as the German parliament passed an...

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am

World

Merkel party leadership backs Laschet as chancellor candidate

After more than six hours of talks, several dozen CDU board members voted 77.5 percent in favour of Laschet.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:48am

World

Deal elusive in conservatives' battle for Merkel's crown

The infighting has thrown the conservatives into disarray as Merkel is about to bow out after 16 years in power.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:18am

World

Germany mourns its 80,000 Covid dead at memorial

With pandemic curbs still in force restricting the number of people who can attend, the ceremonies were being broadcast live on public television.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 05:04pm

World

Germany to mourn 80,000 pandemic victims at memorial

Steinmeier stressed that it was important to look beyond the daily victim counts.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:22am

Opinion

Conservatives in disarray as scrum for Merkel job opens wounds

A bruising internal struggle to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel has left Germany’s once stable ruling...

Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am

World

German COVID-19 cases jump by most since early Jan

On Thursday, Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the changes to the Infection Protection Act which include curfews once the seven-day virus incidence exceeds 100,000.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:55am

World

Laschet stands his ground in Merkel succession showdown

"I have no sign of movement in any of the candidates so far," said one CDU lawmaker who supports Soeder.
The rivals to succeed Merkel, who is stepping down after a Sept. 26 federal election, went head to head on Tuesday to win the support of lawmakers, exposing deep rifts within the parliamentary bloc.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 05:40pm

World

Merkel seizes reins as German states dither over virus

Currently coronavirus measures are decided on in consultation with Berlin and -- in theory -- implemented by the federal states.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Opinion

Two conservatives declare bids in race to succeed Merkel

The head of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party and its smaller Bavarian sister party both declared themselves...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Germany says ready to boost investment

BERLIN (Germany): Germany on Monday expressed intent to increase investment in Pakistan’s diverse sectors and ...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:27am

World

Germany's Merkel says third wave of pandemic may be toughest

"Testing will help us to build a bridge until vaccinations start to take effect," she said.
The further development of Germany's economy would depend on whether the country can bring the infection rate under control.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 06:23pm

World

Merkel party chief swings ahead in race to be next chancellor

Long-time Merkel ally Laschet took over as CDU leader in January but has since suffered a series of setback including a damaging spat with Merkel over virus containment measures.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 05:07pm

World

German Chancellor Merkel mourns Britain's Prince Philip

"The death of Prince Philip fills me with great sorrow," she said in a statement posted by her spokeswoman on Twitter. "His friendship to Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten," she added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:27pm

World

Ukraine's Zelensky on frontline as Merkel urges Putin to pull back troops

In a phone call with Putin on Thursday, Merkel urged him to reduce Moscow's "troop reinforcements" on the border "to de-escalate tensions".

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:33pm

World

Merkel backs tougher COVID lockdown in Germany

Germany is struggling to tackle a third wave of the pandemic and several regional leaders have called for a short, sharp lockdown while the country tries to vaccinate more people.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:49am

World

China-EU relations face challenges, Xi tells Germany's Merkel

The EU imposed its first significant sanctions against Chinese officials since 1989 over alleged human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:28am

World

Merkel backs 'short national lockdown' to tame virus

Merkel backs calls for a "short national lockdown", Ulrike Demmer said, noting that the country's health system was under growing pressure.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 04:42pm

World

Abbas headed to Germany for 'medical tests': Palestinian presidency source

He was to fly to Germany before returning on Thursday, the source added, requesting anonymity pending an official announcement.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

World

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

ROME: Millions of Christians around the world were on Saturday facing another Easter weekend under restrictions...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Merkel and party chief at odds over virus measures

BERLIN: The leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party pushed back Monday against the chancellor's...

Updated 31 Mar, 2021 10:14am

World

Germany to restrict use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine: Merkel

"Everything is based on one principle and that is trust," Merkel said at a news conference. "Confidence arises from the knowledge that every suspicion is counted in every individual case."

Published 31 Mar, 2021 01:19am

World

Merkel party chief defiant in row over virus measures

"We need more trust in people and their power to make changes, if you just let them do it," he said.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 04:43pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen. Ins. / May 7 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.50 ▲ 0.49 (16.28%)
United Ins. / May 7 The United Insurance Company(UNIC)	7.87 ▲ 1.00 (14.56%)
Sakrand Sugar / May 7 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	7.90 ▲ 1.00 (14.49%)
Jubilee Sp. / May 7 Jubille Spinning & Weaving Mills Limited(JUBS)	4.15 ▲ 0.44 (11.86%)
First Pak Modaraba / May 7 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.39 ▲ 0.24 (11.16%)
PICIC Insurance / May 7 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.40%)
Chakwal Spinng / May 7 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	1.97 ▲ 0.17 (9.44%)
First Fid. Leas. / May 7 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	3.25 ▲ 0.25 (8.33%)
Buxly / May 7 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	49.45 ▲ 3.45 (7.50%)
Crescent Fib. / May 7 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	54.34 ▲ 3.79 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap. Mod. / May 7 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	3.13 ▲ -0.26 (-7.67%)
Bal. Wheel / May 7 Baluchistan Wheels Limited(BWHL)	78.35 ▲ -6.35 (-7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / May 7 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	498.58 ▲ -40.42 (-7.50%)
Ideal Sp. / May 7 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	30.33 ▲ -2.45 (-7.47%)
Idrees Tex. / May 7 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	17.52 ▲ -1.41 (-7.45%)
IbrahimFibres / May 7 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	165.30 ▲ -12.70 (-7.13%)
Habib Metro Mod / May 7 Habib Metro Modaraba(HMM)	5.61 ▲ -0.43 (-7.12%)
Kohat Tex. / May 7 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	15.52 ▲ -1.18 (-7.07%)
Mirpurkhas Sugar / May 7 Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited(MIRKS)	93.00 ▲ -6.99 (-6.99%)
Pak. P.V.C. / May 7 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	4.50 ▲ -0.33 (-6.83%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / May 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	80,166,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / May 7 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	14,358,170 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / May 7 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,662,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / May 7 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	10,917,761 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / May 7 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	10,567,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / May 7 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	9,603,500 ▼ 0.00
Aisha Steel / May 7 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	7,338,000 ▼ 0.00
Waves Singer (R) / May 7 Waves Singer Pakistan Limited (R)(WAVESR1)	6,701,000 ▼ 0.00
Kot Addu / May 7 Kot Addu Power Company Limited(KAPCO)	6,266,500 ▼ 0.00
Dost Steel / May 7 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	3,060,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 5	153.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 5	153.00
USD to Japanese Yen / May 5	109.20
USD to Swiss Franc / May 5	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 5	1.39
Euro to USD / May 5	1.20
UK LIBOR % / May 5	0.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 5	4167.59
India Sensex / May 5	48677.55
Tokyo Nikkei / May 5	28812.63
Nasdaq / May 5	13582.43
Hang Seng / May 5	28417.98
FTSE 100 / May 5	7039.30
Dow Jones / May 5	34230.34
Germany DAX 30 / May 5	15170.78
France CAC40 / May 5	6339.47

Item	Value
Crude Oil / May 5	65.63
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / May 5	11300.00
Gold 10 Grams / May 5	89163.00
Gold Spot / May 5	1784.30
Cotton / May 5	87.33

Angela Merkel

Germany sets more ambitious climate goals after landmark ruling

EU puts up guard to Chinese firms, cools on trade deal

'Historic' legal blow for Merkel's climate plan amid Green surge

Germany preparing 'urgent support' for Covid-hit India: Merkel

MPs grilling: Merkel denies ‘special treatment’ for Wirecard

Fresh warning from Covid solutions group, one year on

German finance minister denies responsibility for Wirecard scandal

Police clash with protesters as Germany passes virus law

Merkel party leadership backs Laschet as chancellor candidate

Deal elusive in conservatives' battle for Merkel's crown

Germany mourns its 80,000 Covid dead at memorial

Germany to mourn 80,000 pandemic victims at memorial

Conservatives in disarray as scrum for Merkel job opens wounds

German COVID-19 cases jump by most since early Jan

Laschet stands his ground in Merkel succession showdown

Merkel seizes reins as German states dither over virus

Two conservatives declare bids in race to succeed Merkel

Germany says ready to boost investment

Germany's Merkel says third wave of pandemic may be toughest

Merkel party chief swings ahead in race to be next chancellor

German Chancellor Merkel mourns Britain's Prince Philip

Ukraine's Zelensky on frontline as Merkel urges Putin to pull back troops

Merkel backs tougher COVID lockdown in Germany

China-EU relations face challenges, Xi tells Germany's Merkel

Merkel backs 'short national lockdown' to tame virus

Abbas headed to Germany for 'medical tests': Palestinian presidency source

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

Merkel and party chief at odds over virus measures

Germany to restrict use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine: Merkel

Merkel party chief defiant in row over virus measures

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