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Russia says US plan violates Taliban deal

MOSCOW: Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a US plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11...

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Kingdom of Jordan after coup attempt

In a formal statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was revealed that Pakistan is following the situation in Jordan, and stands in solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom led by King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
On Sunday, Jordan announced that it had foiled a plot to "destabilise" the Kingdom, a plot that involved the King's half-brother Hamzah bin Hussein - a former crown prince who was stripped of his title by the monarch in 2004.

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

Iran rejects ‘step-by-step’ lifting of US sanctions

PARIS: Iran wants the United States to lift all sanctions and rejects any "step-by-step" easing of restrictions, the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

World

Mexico receives 1.5mn does of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from US

The vaccines were the initial batch in an agreement to send some 2.7 million AstraZeneca doses from the United States.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 11:12am

China squeezes Western brands

BEIJING: China on Thursday launched a PR war on Western brands critical of rights abuses against Uyghurs and other...

Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am

World

Turkey rejects Macron’s claim of election ‘interference’

ANKARA: Turkey on Wednesday condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s “unacceptable” warning that Ankara ...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

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China accuses EU of ‘hypocrisy’ over Uyghur row

BEIJING: Beijing accused the EU of “hypocrisy” on Wednesday after the two sides summoned each other’s envoys ...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

World

Slovenia summons Chinese envoy over sanctions

LJUBLJANA: Slovenia on Wednesday became the latest EU country to summon its Chinese ambassador to discuss what it...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

World

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats

SOFIA: Bulgaria said on Monday that two Russian diplomats were being expelled from the country, days after the ...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

King Salman sacks Hajj minister in royal decrees

LONDON: Saudi Arabia's King Salman dismissed Mohamed Benten as minister for the Hajj and Umrah, a position with a...

Published 13 Mar, 2021 04:28am

Russia backs plans for Afghanistan interim rule with Taliban

MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it backed the Taliban's integration into a future interim government in Afghanistan, as...

Published 13 Mar, 2021 04:28am

World

South Korea says will suspend defence exchanges with Myanmar, reconsider aid

Ban the export of arms or other strategic items and reconsider its development aid to Myanmar over the ongoing unrest after a military coup.

Published 12 Mar, 2021 10:53am

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China accuses US admiral of ‘hyping up’ threat of Taiwan invasion

BEIJING: China on Wednesday accused a top US commander of attempting to “hype up” the threat of an invasion of...

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am

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South Korea to pay 13.9pc more for US troop presence

SEOUL: South Korea has agreed to pay 13.9 percent more towards the cost of the US troop presence on the peninsula,...

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am

Sri Lanka offers strategic deep-sea port to India, Japan

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will offer a strategically located deep-sea port to India and Japan, an official said Tuesday, as...

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:34am

World

Iran rejects Israel PM's charge it attacked ship

We strongly deny this accusation," spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:58pm

World

UAE supports Saudi position on U.S. Khashoggi report - state news agency

The UAE’s foreign ministry “expressed its confidence in and support for the Saudi judiciary rulings, which affirm the kingdom’s commitment to implementing the law in a transparent and impartial manner, and holding all those involved in this case accountable,” WAM said.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

World

Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire

Taking advantage of the situation, Taliban insurgents attacked a nearby security post after the blaze broke out, Farhad added.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

China accuses UK of 'prejudice' in revoking CGTN licence

BEIJING: China on Friday accused Britain of "ideological prejudice" in revoking the licence of Chinese state...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

World

Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny protests, ties at 'low point'

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday expelled diplomats from three European countries for taking part in protests in support of...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

World

Crew still on board seized ship despite Iran release pledge: Seoul

Former US president Donald Trump in 2018 withdrew Washington from a landmark nuclear agreement with world powers and then reimposed and reinforced crippling sanctions on Iran.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:50pm

World

Israel reopens Morocco mission

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday announced the re-opening of its diplomatic mission in Morocco, two decades...

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:45am

World

Sweden extends recommendation against travel outside of Europe until April 15

There is a lot of uncertainty, and it's not possible to predict when it will be possible to travel safely.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 02:08pm

World

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

CAIRO: Libyan envoys at UN-backed talks in Egypt agreed Wednesday to hold a constitutional referendum before planned...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Congress, Shiv Sena seek inquiry into Goswami’s messages

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Indian opposition parties called on Monday for an investigation into chat messages from a top TV...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

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

foreign ministry

Russia says US plan violates Taliban deal

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Kingdom of Jordan after coup attempt

Iran rejects ‘step-by-step’ lifting of US sanctions

Mexico receives 1.5mn does of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from US

China squeezes Western brands

Turkey rejects Macron’s claim of election ‘interference’

China accuses EU of ‘hypocrisy’ over Uyghur row

Slovenia summons Chinese envoy over sanctions

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats

King Salman sacks Hajj minister in royal decrees

Russia backs plans for Afghanistan interim rule with Taliban

South Korea says will suspend defence exchanges with Myanmar, reconsider aid

China accuses US admiral of ‘hyping up’ threat of Taiwan invasion

South Korea to pay 13.9pc more for US troop presence

Sri Lanka offers strategic deep-sea port to India, Japan

Iran rejects Israel PM's charge it attacked ship

UAE supports Saudi position on U.S. Khashoggi report - state news agency

Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire

China accuses UK of 'prejudice' in revoking CGTN licence

Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny protests, ties at 'low point'

Crew still on board seized ship despite Iran release pledge: Seoul

Israel reopens Morocco mission

Sweden extends recommendation against travel outside of Europe until April 15

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

Congress, Shiv Sena seek inquiry into Goswami’s messages

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