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Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills at least one

BAGHDAD: A drone attacked a vehicle in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Wednesday night, killing at least one person,...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 12:57am

World

Iraq summons US charge d’affaires in protest over airstrikes

CAIRO: The Iraqi foreign ministry on Saturday summoned the US chargé d’affaires in Baghdad to deliver a formal...

Published 04 Feb, 2024 03:01am

World

Washington, Baghdad open talks on foreign troops in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a “first round” of talks on the future of American and other...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:36pm

World

Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani

TEHRAN: Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in...

Published 04 Jan, 2024 12:30pm

World

Swedish envoy expelled; protesters set alight embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD/STOCKHOLM: Iraq expelled the Swedish ambassador on Thursday in protest at a planned burning of the Holy ...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am

Markets

Iraq warned to end oil addiction to avoid ‘intensive care’

BAGHDAD: Oil-dependent Iraq has been warned its economy risks going into “intensive care” unless it diversifies in...

Published 28 May, 2023 10:24am

World

Roadside bomb kills three Iraq soldiers

BAGHDAD: Three Iraqi soldiers were killed Wednesday when a roadside bomb hit their vehicle in farmland north of...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:46pm

Clashes kill 10 as Iraq’s Sadr quits politics

BAGHDAD: At least 10 Iraqis were killed on Monday after powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said he would quit...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:21am

World

Fed-up Iraqis say feuding political rivals ‘in another world’

BAGHDAD: Two rival Shiite Muslim blocs are holding competing sit-ins in Baghdad, ramping up tensions in...

Published 14 Aug, 2022 06:34am

World

Cheap and nasty: Yemen's home-grown drones pose challenge for UAE

DUBAI: Domestically assembled drones that can fly hundreds of miles (kilometres) are proving a security headache for...

Updated 27 Jan, 2022 02:06pm

World

Twitter bans account linked to Iran leader over video threatening Trump

WASHINGTON: Twitter said Saturday it had permanently suspended an account linked to Iran's supreme leader that ...

Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:46am

World

Two rockets fired at Baghdad's Green Zone

BAGHDAD: Two rockets targeted Baghdad's ultra-secure Green Zone that houses the US embassy early Sunday, Iraq's...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 10:51am

World

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Iraqi PM

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said the kingdom condemns the attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa...

Published 07 Nov, 2021 01:43pm

Pakistan

PIA to operate special flights to Najaf, Baghdad, Damascus

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has announced to operate special flights for Najaf, Baghdad, and...

Published 11 Sep, 2021 03:36am

World

Afghanistan overshadows Iraq summit as Macron vows to stay put

BAGHDAD: The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan overshadowed a summit in Baghdad on Saturday grouping key regional...

Published 29 Aug, 2021 03:08am

World

Macron says France will stay in Iraq whatever US decides to do

BAGHDAD: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday France will keep troops in Iraq as part of anti-terrorism...

Published 29 Aug, 2021 03:08am

World

Iraq seeks to ease Saudi-Iran hostility at Baghdad summit

Officials say the meeting, which will also discuss the war in Yemen, Lebanon's collapse and a regional water crisis

Published 25 Aug, 2021 11:35am

World

Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services

BAGHDAD: Iraq will provide Lebanon with one million tonnes of fuel oil for its power plants in exchange for medical...

Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:10am

World

Iraqis protest against unpunished killings of activists

BAGHDAD: Hundreds of Iraqis protested on Sunday in central Baghdad to demand that authorities hold accountable the...

Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am

World

Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: army

There are currently 2,500 US troops in Iraq, feeding into total coalition troop strength of 3,500.

Published 06 Jun, 2021 01:56pm

World

Iran says Saudi talks ongoing in 'good atmosphere'

"Talks are still continuing in a good atmosphere," ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.

Published 31 May, 2021 05:17pm

World

Two rockets hit near Iraq airbase hosting US soldiers

An Iraqi civilian working for a firm maintaining US fighter jets for the Iraq airforce was also wounded in one attack.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Pope urges Iraqis to shun past violence and give peace a chance

“May the clash of arms be silenced ... may there be an end to acts of violence and extremism,” he said, addressing Iraqi President Barham Salih, politicians and diplomats at the presidential palace.
Francis arrived at Baghdad airport under tight security, after telling reporters on his plane that he felt duty-bound to make the “emblematic” trip because the country “has been martyred for so many years”.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 09:27pm

World

Rockets target US embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A volley of rockets on Monday targeted the high-security zone in the Iraqi capital that is home to the US...

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns twin suicide blasts in Baghdad

The twin suicide blasts in Baghdad killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100.
"Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stands in solidarity with the brotherly government and people of Iraq in their fight against terrorism," FO said.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:14pm

World

Islamic State claims responsibility for Baghdad's suicide attack

Two men blew themselves up in a crowded Baghdad market on Thursday, killing at least 32 people.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 11:20am

World

IS propaganda arm claims twin suicide blasts in Baghdad

Iraq declared IS defeated in late 2017 but its sleeper cells continue to operate, usually in the country's desert zones.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:01am

World

Rare twin suicide attack kills at least 28 in Baghdad

“Daesh terrorist groups might be standing behind the attacks,” Civil Defence chief Major General Kadhim Salman told reporters.
Salman said the death toll had risen to 28 from 23 initially reported, with 73 more people wounded.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

World

Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad leave nearly 30 dead

Still, the group's sleeper cells have continued to operate in desert and mountain areas, typically targeting security forces or state infrastructure with low casualty attacks.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

World

More than 20 dead in Baghdad twin suicide bombing: ministry

As people gathered around the victims, a second attacker detonated his bomb, the ministry's statement said.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:58pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 7	278.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 7	278.12
USD to Japanese Yen / May 7	154.44
USD to Swiss Franc / May 7	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 7	1.26
Euro to USD / May 7	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 6	5180.74
Nasdaq / May 6	16349.25
Dow Jones / May 6	38852.27
India Sensex / May 7	73503.22
Tokyo Nikkei / May 7	38775.44
Hang Seng / May 7	18439.46
FTSE 100 / May 7	8295.53
Germany DAX 30 / May 7	18257.19

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 7	78.61
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 7	205761
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 7	2322.69
Cotton US¢/pound / May 7	77.61
Petrol/Litre / May 8	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 8 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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