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U.S. plans to designate Yemen's Houthi movement as foreign terror group

The United States plans to designate Yemen’s Houthi movement as a foreign terrorist organization,.
The Trump administration has been piling on sanctions related to Iran in recent weeks, prompting some Biden allies and outside analysts to conclude that Trump aides are seeking to make it harder for the incoming administration to re-engage with Iran.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 02:24pm

Markets

Iran raises February crude official selling prices to Asia

Iran's OSP increase followed top oil exporter Saudi Arabia increasing its February prices for all grades sold to Asia.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 11:34am

World

Cuba to test Covid vaccine candidate in Iran

The Americas' only Communist-ruled state wants to have its entire population immunized with its own vaccines by the first half of 2021.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 12:18pm

World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reveal new missile base, state media reports

The Chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps revealed a new underground base, host to high-accuracy missiles with a range of hundreds of kilometers.
Salami claimed that the missiles deployed at the base had a range of "hundreds of kilometers," while also being accurate and capable in handling hostile electronic warfare measures.

Updated 08 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

World

U.S. hits Iran with fresh sanctions as Trump term nears end

The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese company that makes elements for steel production, 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign-based sales agents of a major Iranian metals and mining holding company.
This move sought to deprive Iran of revenues as U.S. President Donald Trump’s term winds down.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 11:00am

World

Iran vows "decisive response" to any Israeli move against it

Iran said on Tuesday it would deliver a “decisive response” to any Israeli move against it, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons.
On Monday, Iran said it resumed 20% uranium enrichment at a nuclear facility, a move that coincides with rising tensions with the United States in the last days of President Donald Trump’s term.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:31am

World

S. Korean destroyer arrives in waters near Iran after oil tanker seizure

Seoul said the 300-strong Cheonghae unit had been in the region since late last year and would not engage in an offensive operation.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:58pm

World

Iran confirms first case of new Covid-19 variant

Total infections also grew by 6,113 on Tuesday, remaining relatively stable at that level for the past three weeks, from a high of 14,051 on November 27.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:38pm

World

EU worried about Iran enrichment, aims to save nuclear accord

The European Commission said on Tuesday it regretted that Iran has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at an underground nuclear facility, breaching a 2015 nuclear pact, but believed that the accord was worth saving.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 05:32pm

World

Iran steps up nuclear programme, holds South Korean tanker

On Monday, the Guards launched a dramatic action on the high seas, near the strategic Straits of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a fifth of world oil output passes.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 05:06pm

World

Iran says South Korea holding its $7bn funds 'hostage'

The incident was the first seizure of a major vessel by the Iranian navy in more than a year.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:55pm

World

President Trump personally ordered aircraft carrier to stay in the Middle East: Report

President Trump ordered Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller last week to keep the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Middle East.
U.S officials were concerned that Iran could stage an attack on the one-year anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

World

South Korea sends forces in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes tanker

The Cheonghae Unit, which includes South Korean special forces, arrived in the strait on Tuesday aboard the 5,000-ton destroyer Choi Yong, says South Korean Defense Ministry.
The tanker is being held at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port city.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:23pm

World

Iran issues Interpol arrest notice for 48 U.S officials including Trump, for Soleimani assassination

Iran has issued a "red notice" request for the arrest of President Donald Trump and 47 other American officials, through Interpol.
The individuals were identified on the basis of their role in the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani last year.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 04:14pm

World

South Korea pushing to secure the release of tanker seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz

On Tuesday, the MT Hankuk Chemi was seized by Iranian forces near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, detaining its crew of 20 people, with Iran stating that the ship had violated environmental rules.
This incident comes amid rising tensions over Iranian funds frozen in South Korean banks, due to U.S-imposed sanctions.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:17pm

World

Iran confirms now producing 20% enriched uranium

At around 7 pm (1530 GMT Monday) we reached 20 percent.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:46am

World

Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery

In May 2019, four vessels - including two Saudi oil tankers - were attacked off the UAE coast near Fujairah, one of the world's largest bunkering hubs, just outside the Strait of Hormuz.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:22am

World

South Korea says reviewing planned diplomat visit to Tehran after Iran seizes tanker

Iranian state television quoted Saeed Khatibzadeh, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, as saying the ship had been seized for "polluting the sea".

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:39am

World

Japan concerned by Iran's moves on uranium enrichment

The government has strong concerns about this move.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:13am

World

Iran army announces large-scale drone drill

The Pentagon said the Nimitz would stay in the region due to alleged "recent threats" by the Islamic Republic.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:27pm

Pakistan

Rashid discusses border security with Iranian authorities

Pakistan was ready to cooperate with Iran in guarding the common borders, he added.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:11pm

World

Netanyahu says Iran enrichment proof of nuclear arms plan

Israel has long asserted that Tehran is trying to acquire its own nuclear arsenal and that it seeks the destruction of the Jewish state.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:47pm

World

EU warns Iran enrichment would threaten nuclear deal

That would be well above the 3.67 percent cap set in the deal, known as the JCPOA, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:42pm

World

Seoul demands release of oil tanker seized by Iran: foreign ministry

Seoul dispatched its anti-piracy unit to the Gulf immediately after receiving reports the ship had been seized.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:17pm

World

Iran says 20pc uranium enrichment process started

President Hassan Rouhani ordered the enrichment "in recent days", and "the gas injection process started as of hours ago."

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:07pm

World

US decides to keep aircraft carrier in Gulf waters amid Iran threat

The carrier has been patrolling in Gulf waters since late November.
"Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment,” says US Defense Secretary.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 02:29pm

World

Thousands march in Baghdad on anniversary of Soleimani assassination, pushing for withdrawal of U.S troops

On Saturday, a mock funeral procession was held in Baghdad, marking the first anniversary of the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
Thousands of mourners joined the march on the highway leading to the Baghdad airport, the exact highway where the two key figures were assassinated.

Updated 04 Jan, 2021 11:49am

World

Three executed in Iran for 'terrorist' acts and murder

Two were named as Hassan Dehvari and Elias Qalandarzehi, arrested in April 2014 after being found with "a large amount of explosives" and weapons.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:46pm

World

Anti-US chants as Iraqis mourn commanders killed a year ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief vowed Saturday to respond to any "action the enemy takes", as he visited a strategic Gulf island.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

World

The Gulf Cooperation Council: a bloc in crisis

But it has been in crisis since June 5, 2017 when Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain, along with non-GCC member Egypt, severed diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:44am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.57
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
FTSE 100 / May 8	8354.05
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
Germany DAX 30 / May 8	18498.38
France CAC40 / May 8	8131.41
India Sensex / May 9	72965.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38260.75

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 8	205075
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.44
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2318.17
Diesel/Litre / May 9	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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