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Britain

UK minister apologises for urging people not to 'cower from' Covid

LONDON: British health minister Sajid Javid apologised for and deleted a tweet urging people to take a COVID-19...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 04:46am

World

UK lawmakers warn older EU citizens' post-Brexit rights at risk

The government requires all EU nationals living in Britain before December 31, 2020, to register for a new immigration status managed and verified entirely online.

Published 23 Jul, 2021 05:44pm

World

Britain must engage the public on net zero climate goals

Britain in 2019 became the G7 first member to set a net zero target, which will require wholesale changes in the way that Britons travel

Published 08 Jul, 2021 12:28pm

Business & Finance

Nissan bets big on UK with EV battery plant and new crossover

Facing the most profound technological shift in a century, the titans of the auto industry are racing to secure battery supply close

Published 01 Jul, 2021 12:26pm

World

EU allows data to keep flowing to Britain

BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Monday said it had adopted decisions allowing Europeans’ data to keep flowing...

Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am

World

Afghan translators fleeing the Taliban land in Britain

The government declined to comment on the reports about the departure of the flight over concerns about the safety of the relocating Afghan translators and their families.

Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:39pm

World

Five years on, Brexit bedevils pandemic-hit UK

The coronavirus pandemic has masked the economic dislocation caused by the referendum verdict, which backed severing five decades of integration with the European mainland.

Published 23 Jun, 2021 09:39am

World

Belarus denounces 'destructive' new Western sanctions

The ministry described the sanctions as "hostile actions" and said Western countries were using "pressure on a sovereign state".

Published 22 Jun, 2021 06:50pm

World

UK health minister says looking at removing self-isolation for double-vaccinated

We're piloting that now to check that that will be effective

Published 21 Jun, 2021 01:29pm

World

UK allows outdoor weddings for first time

LONDON: The British government said Sunday it will permit outdoor non-religious wedding ceremonies in England and...

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am

Business & Finance

High speed electric seaglider for UK-France trips

BREST, (France): Brittany Ferries and US start-up Regent plan to develop a high-speed electric seaglider that would...

Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am

World

UK records 9,284 new COVID-19 cases, amid rising trend

The government said on Sunday 81.6% of the adult population had received their first vaccine dose, while 59.5% had been given both doses.

Published 20 Jun, 2021 09:44pm

World

Company to build electric seaglider for UK-France trips

Capable up to 290 kilometres per hour (180 mph), or six times faster than conventional ferries, the electric-powered craft cut emissions to essentially zero.

Published 16 Jun, 2021 05:15pm

World

Britain asks EU for extension of Brexit 'sausage war' deadline

Frost said an extension would "provide a bit of a breathing space for the current discussions to continue and try and find solutions."

Published 16 Jun, 2021 04:21pm

World

G7 leaders at UK summit target plan for 1bn jabs

The G7 chiefs will be joined over the weekend by the leaders of Australia, South Africa, South Korea, the United Nations and European Union, with India joining remotely.

Published 11 Jun, 2021 10:13am

World

G7 countries move closer to tax plan for US tech giants

Previously, their role has not been recognized in international tax law.

Published 11 Jun, 2021 09:53am

World

UK urges EU 'flexibility' for post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade

The Telegraph said the threat raised the spectre of a "sausage trade war" if Northern Irish shops were banned from selling British meat produce.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 10:30am

World

Taliban demands 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

"But when they abandon enemy ranks and opt to live as ordinary Afghans in their homeland, they will not face any issues (and) hence they should not remain fearful."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:56am

Markets

Heathrow Airport to use renewable jet fuel for first time

LONDON: Britain’s Heathrow Airport will use sustainable jet fuel for the first time as part of a test ahead of a...

Published 07 Jun, 2021 03:34am

World

EU opens antitrust probe into Facebook over advertisers' data

Britain's competition regulator is also investigating Facebook to determine whether the network is abusing its dominant position in social media

Published 04 Jun, 2021 03:28pm

US suspends tariffs on UK, India, EU nations in digital tax dispute: USTR

Biden's administration is pushing for a 15 percent global minimum corporate tax that aims to resolve the issue of corporations sheltering profits in low-tax nations.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 08:28pm

World

Russia resumes air travel with Britain, other countries

Russia will also resume air travel with Austria, Hungary, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Croatia, Mauritius, and Morocco from June 10, it said.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 01:01pm

World

Britain to accelerate relocation for Afghan staff

LONDON: Britain on Monday announced plans to accelerate its relocation of Afghan staff who worked with the military...

Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am

World

Russia hails Assad's 'decisive' poll victory

On the eve of the election, the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Italy said the poll was "neither free nor fair", and Syria's fragmented opposition has called it a "farce".

Published 28 May, 2021 04:24pm

Markets

Two more LNG tankers scheduled for Britain in May

Berge Arzew is scheduled to arrive at the Isle of Grain terminal on May 30.

Published 26 May, 2021 11:13am

World

Britain eases virus lockdown but Asia outbreaks fuel concern

With known global infections approaching 163 million and the rise of new variants complicating the fight, even the governments easing closures are warning citizens to remain careful.

Published 17 May, 2021 05:17pm

World

UN General Assembly to consider call for Myanmar arms embargo

Several NGOs have long been calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar.

Updated 17 May, 2021 05:25pm

World

US says 'possible' to revive Iran nuclear deal before vote

The goal is to find a way back to the accord known by its acronym JCPOA, which former US president Donald Trump walked away from and which his successor Joe Biden wants to revive.

Published 07 May, 2021 10:07am

World

G7 talks vaccines after pleas to help poor

Raab stressed the importance of Covax but said there was an additional question of "what we do about surplus domestic supply".

Published 05 May, 2021 11:22am

World

European Parliament ends Brexit saga with trade deal vote

"Let me be very clear: We do not want to have to use these tools, but we will not hesitate to use them if necessary."

Published 28 Apr, 2021 01:58pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen. Ins. / Jul 29 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.97 ▲ 0.56 (16.42%)
Ghazi Fab. / Jul 29 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	13.60 ▲ 1.00 (7.94%)
Arpak Int. / Jul 29 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	87.09 ▲ 6.07 (7.49%)
Sardar Chemical / Jul 29 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	38.19 ▲ 2.66 (7.49%)
Leiner Gelatine / Jul 29 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	26.62 ▲ 1.85 (7.47%)
Maqbool Tex. / Jul 29 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	35.70 ▲ 2.41 (7.24%)
Shahtaj Sug. / Jul 29 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	56.75 ▲ 3.69 (6.95%)
Zephyr Tex / Jul 29 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	18.19 ▲ 0.98 (5.69%)
Pervez Ahmed Cons. / Jul 29 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.60 ▲ 0.08 (5.26%)
Unicap Mod. / Jul 29 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	3.25 ▲ 0.15 (4.84%)

Stock	Price
SME Leasing Ltd. / Jul 29 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	2.97 ▲ -0.97 (-24.62%)
Image Pakistan / Jul 29 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	27.50 ▲ -6.70 (-19.59%)
Tri-Star / Jul 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	6.01 ▲ -0.67 (-10.03%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 29 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	346.20 ▲ -16.81 (-4.63%)
Burshane LPG / Jul 29 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	24.75 ▲ -1.20 (-4.62%)
PICIC Insurance / Jul 29 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.57 ▲ -0.07 (-4.27%)
Dawood Equities / Jul 29 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	20.45 ▲ -0.82 (-3.86%)
Sunrays Tex. / Jul 29 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	297.00 ▲ -11.00 (-3.57%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jul 29 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4.00 ▲ -0.14 (-3.38%)
Cyan Ltd / Jul 29 Cyan Limited(CYAN)	46.51 ▲ -1.62 (-3.37%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Jul 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	2,976,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Jul 29 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	2,540,500 ▼ 0.00
Avanceon Ltd / Jul 29 Avanceon Limited(AVN)	1,489,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Jul 29 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	1,396,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Jul 29 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	1,339,961 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Jul 29 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	1,224,942 ▼ 0.00
Hascol Petroleum / Jul 29 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	1,197,988 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Jul 29 Telecard Limited(TELE)	1,102,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jul 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	906,500 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Jul 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	882,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 29	162.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 29	161.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 29	109.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 29	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 29	1.39
Euro to USD / Jul 29	1.18
UK LIBOR % / Jul 29	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 29	4400.64
India Sensex / Jul 29	52443.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 29	27725.72
Nasdaq / Jul 29	14762.59
Hang Seng / Jul 29	25473.88
FTSE 100 / Jul 29	7016.63
Dow Jones / Jul 29	34930.93
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 29	15570.36
France CAC40 / Jul 29	6609.31

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Jul 29	72.32
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jul 29	13080.00
Gold 10 Grams / Jul 29	94050.00
Gold Spot / Jul 29	1810.11
Cotton / Jul 29	90.52

Britain

UK minister apologises for urging people not to 'cower from' Covid

UK lawmakers warn older EU citizens' post-Brexit rights at risk

Britain must engage the public on net zero climate goals

Nissan bets big on UK with EV battery plant and new crossover

EU allows data to keep flowing to Britain

Afghan translators fleeing the Taliban land in Britain

Five years on, Brexit bedevils pandemic-hit UK

Belarus denounces 'destructive' new Western sanctions

UK health minister says looking at removing self-isolation for double-vaccinated

UK allows outdoor weddings for first time

High speed electric seaglider for UK-France trips

UK records 9,284 new COVID-19 cases, amid rising trend

Company to build electric seaglider for UK-France trips

Britain asks EU for extension of Brexit 'sausage war' deadline

G7 leaders at UK summit target plan for 1bn jabs

G7 countries move closer to tax plan for US tech giants

UK urges EU 'flexibility' for post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade

Taliban demands 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

Heathrow Airport to use renewable jet fuel for first time

EU opens antitrust probe into Facebook over advertisers' data

US suspends tariffs on UK, India, EU nations in digital tax dispute: USTR

Russia resumes air travel with Britain, other countries

Britain to accelerate relocation for Afghan staff

Russia hails Assad's 'decisive' poll victory

Two more LNG tankers scheduled for Britain in May

Britain eases virus lockdown but Asia outbreaks fuel concern

UN General Assembly to consider call for Myanmar arms embargo

US says 'possible' to revive Iran nuclear deal before vote

G7 talks vaccines after pleas to help poor

European Parliament ends Brexit saga with trade deal vote

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