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Covid probably came to humans from animals: WHO

GENEVA: Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, an international expert mission to...

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am

Business & Finance

UN chief Guterres warns of COVID-19 debt crisis for developing world: FT

"The response to Covid and to the financial aspects [of the crisis] has been fragmented, and geopolitical divides are not helping," Guterres told the FT.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 11:46am

UNSG calls Pakistan a 'fundamental partner' of United Nations

"The UNSG valued Pakistan’s constructive contributions towards the effective functioning of the Organisation in the different areas of its work, calling Pakistan a fundamental partner of the United Nations," the FO statement said.
Both the leaders agreed that the Afghan peace process must be taken forward through consultations and in a manner that helps establish peace, and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 12:41pm

World

UN chief appoints personal envoy to Afghanistan

Washington wants to jumpstart the process and get the Taliban and Afghan government to agree to some form of power-sharing.

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 04:06pm

World

UN chief warns of risk of famine for millions around the world

UNITED NATIONS: Millions of people around the world risk dying of hunger and the Covid-19 pandemic and climate ...

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am

World

UN chief warns of risk of famine for millions around the world

Guterres said more than 30 million people in more than three dozen countries are "just one step away from a declaration of famine."

Published 11 Mar, 2021 09:03pm

World

UN chief: 'Barricaded' Myanmar protesters must be safely released

He also asked for "robust, targeted sanctions -- not only on military leaders but on military enterprises and assets."

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 05:43pm

Pakistan

Pakistan for renewed global cooperation against crime to achieve SDGs

UNITED NATIONS: The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir...

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 09:19am

World

Yemen donor conference seeks $3.85bn to prevent famine

DUBAI: The United Nations on Monday urged international donors to raise $3.85 billion to prevent large-scale famine...

Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am

Pakistan

UN welcomes Pakistan, India's 'positive step' on LoC ceasefire

"The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by the joint statement issued by the militaries of India and Pakistan on their agreement to observing the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir and engaging through established mechanisms," a statement said.
The President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, also welcomed the agreement between Pakistan and India, saying that this accord has set an example for others and demonstrates the General Assembly's value.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:47am

World

UN chief to host Cyprus meeting in April

The three countries act as guarantors of the island's sovereignty under the treaty that gave Cyprus independence from British rule in 1960.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

UN chief demands immediate halt to Myanmar 'repression'

Myanmar's foreign ministry hit back, accusing the UN and a number of foreign countries of "flagrant interference" in its internal affairs.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

World

Pandemic used as 'pretext' to crush dissent: UN

Covid-19 has already killed nearly 2.5 million people worldwide since the virus first surfaced in China in late 2019.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

World

Pandemic used as 'pretext' to crush dissent: UN chief

Speaking in a pre-recorded video message to the largely virtual meeting of the Geneva-based body, the UN chief also decried widespread misinformation around the world about the coronavirus and the pandemic.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 02:50pm

World

UN urges global Covid vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity

Blinken said the United States would pay up its more than $200 million in obligations to the UN body by the end of the month and make a "significant" contribution to Covax.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:54am

World

UN urges global Covid vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Wednesday led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against...

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:08am

World

Libya embarks on new transition phase

TRIPOLI: Libya embarked Saturday on a new phase of its post-Qadhafi transition after an interim executive was...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Pakistan

UN recognises threat to Pakistan posed by TTP, JuA terrorists

UNITED NATIONS: A new UN report has acknowledged the action taken by Pakistani government against individuals ...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Editorials

UN chief on Kashmir question

EDITORIAL: At his first news briefing of the New Year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the issues...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

UN launches selection process for next secretary-general

Since its inception in 1945, every secretary-general has been a man.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 10:14am

World

Facebook blocked in Myanmar as UN chief says coup must fail

YANGON: Myanmar's generals ordered internet providers to restrict access to Facebook Thursday, as UN chief Antonio...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

World

UN chief vows to rally global pressure to make sure Myanmar coup fails

Guterres said all those detained by the military during the coup must be released and constitutional order restored.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:11pm

World

UN fears for Myanmar Rohingya after coup, Security Council due to meet Tuesday

The Myanmar army said it had detained Suu Kyi and others in response to "election fraud", handing power to military chief Min Aung Hlaing and imposing a state of emergency for one year.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 10:18am

World

Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution

The military, known as the Tatmadaw, said recent remarks by its commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, about abolishing the constitution had been misinterpreted.
The Tatmadaw is protecting the 2008 constitution and will act according to the law.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:04pm

Pakistan

Kashmir dispute: UN chief offers good offices to Pakistan, India for mediation

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

World

UN chief says any military confrontation between Pakistan, India will be 'disaster of unmitigated proportions'

“It is clear when seeing Pakistan and India, any military confrontation between the two would be a disaster of unmitigated proportions for both countries and for the whole world,” Guterres said.
It is absolutely essential for the two neighbors to be able to 'come together and seriously discuss their problems', the UN Secretary-General said.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:47am

World

UN chief urges world 'reset' after devastating year

Guterres presented his priorities for the year to the General Assembly following a 2020 marked by the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 09:29pm

Pakistan

Qureshi urges UN to address root causes of conflicts under foreign occupation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the United Nations to address the root causes of ...

Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:35am

Pakistan

Pakistan urges UN chief to push India to free imprisoned Yasin Malik

NEW YORK: Pakistan has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to use his good offices to ask India to release...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

World

World welcomes U.S. return to Paris climate accord, readies wish-list for Biden

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the U.S. return to the Paris accord but added: “There is a very long way to go. The climate crisis continues to worsen and time is running out to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and build more climate-resilient societies that help to protect the most vulnerable.”

Published 21 Jan, 2021 11:03am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 28	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 28 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 28 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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