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Biden backs son Hunter after US tax probe revealed

During his unsuccessful re-election campaign, President Donald Trump launched repeated accusations against Hunter and said the Bidens were a "corrupt" family and a "criminal enterprise."

Published 18 Dec, 2020 04:56pm

Business & Finance

Cuba says economy shrank 11% in 2020, thwarts 'soft coup' attempts

Earlier in the day, Gil said a gradual recovery would begin in 2021, based mainly on that reform and a 50% increase in tourist arrivals to 2.2 million in 2021, compared with more than 4 million in 2019.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 10:02am

World

Biden hits campaign trail in Georgia after top Republicans acknowledge his win

"Are you ready to vote for two senators who know how to say yes and not just no?" Biden told an Atlanta drive-in rally, where attendees remained in their cars because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:47am

World

Putin congratulates Biden, says ready for 'collaboration'

The Russian leader wished the US president-elect every success, adding that: "For my part, I am ready for collaboration and contacts with you," according to a Kremlin statement.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:51pm

World

Column slamming Jill Biden's 'Dr' title sparks anger in US

Northwestern University, where Epstein had taught until 2003, was quick to distance itself from him, saying in a statement that the article "casts unmerited aspersion on Dr Jill Biden's rightful public claiming of her doctoral credentials and expertise."

Published 15 Dec, 2020 10:53am

World

US Attorney General Barr steps down as Trump election defeat confirmed

In May 2019, Barr tapped federal prosecutor John Durham to investigate Obama-era intelligence and law enforcement officials for possible crimes in connection with their early stage probe into whether Trump's 2016 presidential campaign colluded with the Russian government.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 09:20am

World

UN rights chief 'really hopeful' for US rights under Biden

"I welcome all those pledges," she said.
"For human rights I think it will be much better. I am really hopeful on that."

Published 09 Dec, 2020 05:56pm

World

Former US homeland chief Johnson says he will not join Biden administration

Johnson also pushed to expand the detention of migrant families as a deterrent following a surge in illegal immigration from Central America in 2014, an effort that drew criticism from pro-immigrant activists.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:08am

World

Biden names health team to tackle spiraling Covid crisis

When Biden takes office on January 20, his health team will be immediately responsible for rolling out a historic immunization drive -- set to launch later this month in a bid to gain control of a pandemic that has killed 280,000 people in the country.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 07:49pm

World

Biden transition kicks into gear, as Trump acknowledges dwindling legal options

The incoming administration has been hampered for weeks by President Donald Trump who has refused to concede claiming, without evidence, that Biden's Nov. 3 electoral victory was due to fraud

Published 30 Nov, 2020 04:13pm

World

President-elect Joe Biden suffers fractures in foot

A follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline fractures and Biden will likely require a walking boot for several weeks

Published 30 Nov, 2020 02:20pm

World

Biden urged to extend US-Russia arms treaty for full 5 years without conditions

Upon taking office on Jan. 20, Biden faces an immediate decision on whether to extend the 2010 New START pact.
The treaty's demise also would end on-site inspections that the world's two biggest nuclear powers conduct of each other's forces.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 12:04am

World

India's Modi calls Biden to advance strategic ties

Modi’s critics say the prime minister had come dangerously close to endorsing Trump’s candidature, which they said could hurt India’s prospects under a Democratic administration

Published 18 Nov, 2020 11:19am

Biden to form diverse cabinet with top picks for key positions

Flournoy, who had served as a senior defense adviser in Bill Clinton and Barack Obama’s administrations is likely to become defence secretary as she has been involved in various consultancy roles around military contracts

Published 15 Nov, 2020 09:53am

World

Biden solidifies U.S. election win, Trump says 'time will tell' if he stays in power

Edison Research, which made the Georgia call, also projected that North Carolina, the only other battleground state with an outstanding vote count, would go to Trump, finalizing the electoral vote tally at 306 for Biden to 232 for Trump.

Published 14 Nov, 2020 01:26pm

World

Nearly 80% of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump's refusal to concede: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Biden - who needed 270 Electoral College votes to win - had 279 of those votes to 214 for Trump with results in three states not yet complete, according to Edison Research. In the popular vote, Biden got 76.3 million, or 50.7% of the total, to 71.6 million, or 47.6%, for Trump.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 06:49pm

Taliban call on Biden to stick to U.S. troop withdrawal deal

The United States has been pulling out troops under the deal which envisages the withdrawal to be complete by May, subject to certain security guarantees

Published 10 Nov, 2020 12:32pm

World

Biden camp considers legal action over agency's delay in recognizing transition

The law does not clearly spell out when the GSA must act, but Biden transition officials say their victory is clear and a delay is not justified, even as Trump refuses to concede defeat

Published 10 Nov, 2020 11:32am

Reversing Trump's actions: Biden plans to increase tally of H-1B visa

The move is expected to benefit India in terms of assisting Indian professionals, who were affected by Trump administration’s policies on immigration

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 05:32pm

US Elections

Europe's Kashmir Council chief urges Biden to play role in resolving IIOJK dispute

Raza urges the newly-elected president not to ignore security issues in South Asia, especially the Kashmir dispute as it is related to peace in the region

Published 08 Nov, 2020 11:06am

World

Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden

The Redmond, Washington-based software company is the fourth largest contributor to Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden's candidate campaign committee.
Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott and his wife have contributed over $50,000 supporting committees helping Biden win.

Published 26 Oct, 2020 05:17pm

Trump and Biden 'pooper' figurines steal the show in Catalan nativity

Such was the popularity of the Trump figure in the run-up to the 2016 elections that Alos felt certain he would take the White House, despite polls pointing to a Hillary Clinton victory.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 11:48pm

World

Biden campaigns in crucial Florida as Trump plans end to hospital stay

Now that he's busy tweeting campaign messages, I would ask him to do this: listen to the scientists.
Folks, if we win Florida, you've won," Biden told a group of Haitian Americans. "You've flat won.

Updated 06 Oct, 2020 02:15am

Markets

First U.S. presidential debate fails to move investors

Republican President Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted Democratic rival Joe Biden in the Cleveland debate, the first ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, that touched on Trump’s taxes, the economy, the coronavirus pandemic and election integrity.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 10:16am

Trump, Biden vie to show leadership on 9/11 anniversary

But if the somber commemorations mark a "truce" of sorts on the campaign trail, it is likely to be a short-lived one, as was the case in 2016.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:00am

World

Biden teams back up with Obama in new election push

A preview of a sleekly produced discussion between the former president and vice president that will air Thursday features Biden questioning Trump's empathy for Americans during the coronavirus crisis.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 08:49pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Feb 8 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	6.83 ▲ 0.93 (15.76%)
Premier Insurance / Feb 8 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	7.71 ▲ 1.00 (14.90%)
Kohinoor Power / Feb 8 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.58 ▲ 0.58 (14.50%)
Popular Islamic / Feb 8 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	8.40 ▲ 0.90 (12.00%)
Gammon Pak / Feb 8 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	6.45 ▲ 0.65 (11.21%)
First Prudential Mod. / Feb 8 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.64 ▲ 0.16 (10.81%)
Ghani Chemical Ind. (B) / Feb 8 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited. (B)(GCILB)	6.50 ▲ 0.63 (10.73%)
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Feb 8 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	11.33 ▲ 1.00 (9.68%)
Ghani Glo Hol / Feb 8 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	11.29 ▲ 0.95 (9.19%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Feb 8 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	12.10 ▲ 1.00 (9.01%)

Stock	Price
Data Textile / Feb 8 Data Textiles Limited(DATM)	4.92 ▲ -0.87 (-15.03%)
Universal Ins. / Feb 8 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	3.30 ▲ -0.50 (-13.16%)
Unicap Modaraba / Feb 8 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.68 ▲ -0.18 (-9.68%)
Service Textile / Feb 8 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	6.91 ▲ -0.69 (-9.08%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Feb 8 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	9 ▲ -0.78 (-7.98%)
Land Mark Spinning / Feb 8 Landmark Spinning Industries Limited(LMSM)	11.60 ▲ -1.00 (-7.94%)
Mod.Al-Mali / Feb 8 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	4.13 ▲ -0.34 (-7.61%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Feb 8 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	7 ▲ -0.57 (-7.53%)
Ellcot Spinning / Feb 8 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	128.58 ▲ -10.42 (-7.50%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Feb 8 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	267.33 ▲ -21.67 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	63,994,329 ▼ 0.09
Pak Petroleum / Feb 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	31,774,289 ▲ -0.52
Oil & Gas Dev. / Feb 8 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	22,182,825 ▼ 1.19
Sui South Gas / Feb 8 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	16,127,166 ▲ -0.18
Sui North Gas / Feb 8 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	14,255,656 ▼ 0.05
Lotte Chemical / Feb 8 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	13,129,733 ▼ 1.18
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	11,829,779 ▼ 0.01
Ghani Glo Hol / Feb 8 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	10,956,173 ▼ 0.95
TRG Pak Ltd / Feb 8 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	9,313,459 ▼ 2.59
Habib Bank / Feb 8 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	8,576,564 ▼ 0.89

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 8	272.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 8	271.42
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 8	131.22
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 8	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 8	1.21
Euro to USD / Feb 8	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Feb 7	4.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 7	4164
Nasdaq / Feb 7	12113.79
Dow Jones / Feb 7	34156.69
India Sensex / Feb 8	60376.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 8	27606.46
Hang Seng / Feb 8	21283.52
FTSE 100 / Feb 8	7910.31
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 8	15420.95
France CAC40 / Feb 8	7164.13

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 7	22235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 7	171468
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 8	77.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 8	1872.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 8	84.94

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