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Macron vows $150m towards rural hunger at Global Citizen festival

NEW YORK: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced a $150 million commitment to the International Fund...

Published 25 Sep, 2023 06:34am

World

Clashes erupt at French May Day protests against Macron

PARIS: Protesters clashed with security forces across France on Monday as hundreds of thousands of people took to ...

Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am

World

Iran slams ‘shameful’ Macron remarks after he met dissidents

TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday criticised a recent meeting between the French president and opponents of the Islamic...

Published 14 Nov, 2022 06:44am

Opinion

Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under new PM Sunak

After years of mutual incomprehension, public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, UK-French...

Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:31am

Opinion

Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount

When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring...

Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am

World

Macron draws new wave of criticism over Russia comments

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked a new wave of criticism and incomprehension over his calls to...

Published 07 Jun, 2022 06:54am

World

Macron starts second term with challenges mounting

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron formally begins his second term in office on Saturday, maintaining suspense...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

World

Macron vows new start at second term inauguration

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday vowed a new start to face immense challenges in foreign and...

Published 08 May, 2022 07:53am

World

France’s Macron hits back at rival over ‘killer’ chants

DIJON: French President Emmanuel Macron hit the campaign trail on Monday and immediately took aim at his far-right...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 06:31am

World

French President thanks Qatar for Afghan evacuations

DOHA: French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to the Gulf, expressed appreciation to Qatar on Saturday for...

Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am

World

Italy, France deepen strategic ties as Merkel’s exit tests Europe

ROME: Italy and France signed a treaty on Friday to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce their coordination ...

Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am

World

Macron visits IS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul

MOSUL, (Iraq): French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday visited the Islamic State jihadist group's former Iraqi...

Published 30 Aug, 2021 06:33am

World

Macron says France, Britain to propose Kabul safe zone to UN

PARIS: France, Britain and Germany are working on a United Nations proposal aimed at establishing a safe zone in...

Published 30 Aug, 2021 06:33am

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

UK PM Johnson calls for G7 leaders meeting on Afghanistan

Downing Street said Johnson "outlined his intention to host a virtual meeting... in the coming days", during a call to French President Emmanuel Macron when he stressed the need for a "unified approach" to the situation.

Updated 16 Aug, 2021 10:43pm

World

Macron promises transparency over French Polynesia nuclear tests

The tests were conducted from 1966 to 1996 as France developed nuclear weapons

Published 28 Jul, 2021 10:07am

World

America is back with Biden, France's Macron says

Macron's remark echoes that of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who hailed Biden on Thursday as "a big breath of fresh air".
"Yes definitely," Macron said. "It's great to have a US president who's part of the club and very willing to cooperate."

Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:36pm

World

Pandemic takes centre stage in Macron's SAfrica trip

Macron and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold talks and then head to the University of Pretoria to launch a programme to support African vaccine production, a project backed by the European Union, United States and World Bank.

Published 28 May, 2021 10:08am

World

Macron in Rwanda to turn page on post-genocide tensions

The president tweeted that as his flight took off for Kigali, he felt "a deep conviction: over the coming hours, together we will write a new chapter in our relations with Rwanda and Africa".

Published 27 May, 2021 11:02am

World

Anger in France over ‘civil war’ warning

PARIS: The government of French President Emmanuel Macron reacted with fury Monday after a group of serving French...

Updated 11 May, 2021 10:15am

World

Macron negotiates politically charged Napoleon commemoration

"Someone at the start of the 21st century does not think like someone at the start of the 19th century," he said. "Our history is our history and we accept it."

Published 05 May, 2021 11:19am

World

Ukrainian president expected to meet France's Macron next week

The two leaders would discuss the build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine's border, ambassador Etienne de Poncins was quoted as saying.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:28pm

World

Macron announces school closures and defends strategy

The country also recorded 304 new deaths, bring its total toll to 95,667.

Updated 01 Apr, 2021 04:19pm

World

Pandemic upsurge hits Europe recovery hopes

Credit insurer Euler Hermes estimates that the EU is now seven weeks adrift of its target to have 70 percent of the population vaccinated by the end of the summer, compared with five weeks in February.

Updated 28 Mar, 2021 05:32pm

World

France's Macron admonishes Iran amid slow progress on nuclear talks

Both sides so far appear unwilling to compromise. The Iranian New Year this week and campaigning for the country's presidential election in June are also likely to complicate matters.
"Iran must make the expected gestures and behave in a responsible way," Macron added.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 09:39pm

World

Macron seen beating Le Pen by smaller margin in 2022 French presidential poll

Macron and Le Pen would easily qualify for the runoff after picking up about 25% each in the first round scheduled for April 2022, far ahead of other rivals. Macron would go on to defeat Le Pen with 53% of the votes versus 47%.
"Centre-left voters are disappointed, that's for sure," one minister, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 07:03pm

World

French President Macron condemns Russia over Navalny case

"I stand in solidarity with the three countries that have had their diplomats expelled," Macron told a news conference following a virtual meeting of the France-German Defence and Security Council.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 09:26pm

World

France's Macron says nuclear talks with Iran will be strict

It said Macron told a media briefing that included the Saudi-owned channel that a very short time remained to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 08:46pm

World

Macron rules out apology for colonial abuses in Algeria

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology for abuses in Algeria, his office...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

World

France's Macron says post-Brexit Britain remains our friend

"The United Kingdom remains our neighbour, and also our friend and ally," Macron said in his New Year's Eve address to the nation.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 01:01am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	155.98
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
India Sensex / May 1	74482.78
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38093.34
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Hang Seng / May 1	17763.03
FTSE 100 / May 1	8121.24
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
Germany DAX 30 / May 1	17932.17

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	79.18
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2324.96
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	76.51
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 2 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 2 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 2 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 2 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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