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India's 2020 gold demand may hit 26-year low as prices rally: WGC

Lower demand by the world's second-biggest bullion consumer could limit a rally in global prices, which hit a record high earlier this month, although it could also reduce India's trade deficit and support the ailing rupee.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 10:11am

BR Research

The balancing act

While India’s so-called regional isolation lately is a cause of much mirth in Pakistan, the eagle-eyed should...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 08:38am

World

India reopens further as virus cases hit 1.5 million

Case numbers in India are soaring and more states are reimposing shutdowns to stem the spread of the virus.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Sports

Babar have all tools to become great Pakistan batsman: Azharuddin

Former Indian captain urged fans to enjoy Babar’s batting instead of comparing him with others.

Updated 29 Jul, 2020 05:13pm

World

France sends coronavirus ventilators, test kits to India

The 130 ventilators, 50,000 test kits and 50,000 swab kits arrived as the number of pandemic cases in India passed 1.5 million.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:25am

World

Beijing says troops disengaged on most of China-India border

After the clash on June 15, Chinese and Indian officials met and agreed to take steps to ease the situation.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 05:27pm

World

Indian media loses it after finding out Pakistan, Bangladesh discussed Kashmir

It blamed China, who is a 'strong influencer in Bangladesh' for the phone call between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Updated 27 Jul, 2020 11:10am

Business & Finance

After Rafale jets, war frenzy India eyes to purchase HAMMER missiles from France

The Indian Army is signing an agreement for 60-70 km hammer missiles using the emergency powers recently given to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is believed that the agreement is being done in the context of recent tensions with China.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:01pm

Sports

IPL 2020 to begin from September 19 in UAE

With ICC postponing the World T20 2020, scheduled to be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15, a window opened up for IPL to be held.

Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:00pm

World

India toughens public procurement rules for bidders from bordering nations, seen aimed at China

The Indian government's statement said the decision was taken to "strengthen the defence of India and national security.
"Any bidder from such countries sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid in any procurement whether of goods, services ... only if the bidder is registered with the competent Authority."

Published 24 Jul, 2020 12:22am

World

Pompeo urges India to reduce dependence on China

India had a chance to move "supply chains away from China and reduce its reliance on Chinese companies in areas like telecommunications.
"India is in this position because it has earned the trust of many nations around the world, including the United States," Pompeo said.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 11:24pm

Pakistan seeks appointment of lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

The petition was filed by the Federal Ministry of Law and Justice in the IHC.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 12:53pm

Pakistan

20 year-old-boy injured due to India's unprovoked firing across LoC

ISPR said the boy has been evacuated to nearby hospital for necessary medical care.

Updated 20 Jul, 2020 04:04pm

Sports

PCB releases travel update for Amir, Malik

All-rounder’s departure to England has been delayed until second week of August.

Updated 20 Jul, 2020 02:50pm

Business & Finance

After losing Chabahar rail project, India to suffer another blow in Iran gas project

Iran would develop the field on its own and would like to involve India appropriately at a later stage, said Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India,

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 01:24pm

Pakistan again offers India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

On Thursday, two officials from Indian High Commission who were granted consular access for a second time to Jadhav, left without hearing him out.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 03:17pm

India tops a million coronavirus cases as pandemic hits villages

The last four months of the pandemic sweeping India have exposed severe gaps in the country’s healthcare system.

Published 17 Jul, 2020 10:26am

Business & Finance

China to become world’s leading economy by 2024, India to claim the third spot

India, which was nowhere in the picture in 2008 is expected to become the third-largest global economy by 2024, shifting Japan to the fourth spot.

Published 16 Jul, 2020 12:08pm

Markets

EU and India seek deeper trade ties

The leaders discussed it at our summit today in the context of post-COVID economic recovery priorities on both sides.

Published 15 Jul, 2020 08:56pm

Business & Finance

Iran drops India from Chabahar rail project

The entire project would be completed by March 2022 without India’s assistance, at a cost of $400 million which will be financed by the Iranian National Development Fund.

Updated 14 Jul, 2020 03:51pm

Sports

Tendulkar slams loopholes in umpire referral system

Indian batting great is a long-standing critic of the decision review system (DRS).

Published 13 Jul, 2020 07:54pm

Technology

Google to invest $10 billion in India

Foreign firms have spent tens of billions of dollars in India in recent years.

Published 13 Jul, 2020 07:28pm

Business & Finance

India in talks with EU for trade deal, open to pact with UK

Asia's third largest economy is open to engage with the U.K. for a preferential trade agreement with the ultimate goal of a free trade agreement between the countries.
He said that he is also in dialogue with the European Union's trade commissioner for a deal that could start with a preferential trade agreement.

Published 11 Jul, 2020 08:22pm

Business & Finance

Indian economy's medium-term outlook remains uncertain - RBI Governor

According to most estimates, the Indian economy will register a record contraction of over 4.5% in the current fiscal year that started on April 1 due to the pandemic.

Published 11 Jul, 2020 03:10pm

Markets

Asia Cup 2020 officially postponed

The board is now eager to organise the tournament in 2021 in June.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 06:30pm

Sports

Asia Cup 2020 ‘cancelled’, claims BCCI president Ganguly

His statement comes just days after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan assured that Asia Cup 2020 will go as planned.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 06:52pm

Kulbhushan Jadhav has refused to file review petition against death sentence

The FO said Jadhav preferred to follow up on his pending mercy petition.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 03:09pm

Technology

Amazon India's unit gets $308 million in fresh funds from parent

The company’s Indian arm in May said it would hire 50,000 temporary workers to meet a surge in online shopping in the country.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 01:16pm

World

Indian police arrest 12 officials of LG Polymers over gas leak

A total of twelve members including the CEO and two directors were arrested.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:36pm

India's coronavirus death toll hits 20,000

The country reported 467 new deaths on Tuesday, taking the toll to 20,160.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:17am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 13	278.33
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 13	278.13
USD to Japanese Yen / May 13	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / May 13	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 13	1.25
Euro to USD / May 13	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 10	5222.68
Nasdaq / May 10	16340.87
Dow Jones / May 10	39512.84
India Sensex / May 13	72058.22
Tokyo Nikkei / May 13	38179.46
Hang Seng / May 13	19101.30
FTSE 100 / May 13	8440.89
Germany DAX 30 / May 13	18764.87

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 11	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 11	208762
Petrol/Litre / May 13	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 13	78.49
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 13	2349.25
Diesel/Litre / May 13	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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