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Australian PM says goals aligned with Quad, wants group to lead on climate

TOKYO: New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his goals were aligned with the priorities of...

Published 24 May, 2022 10:13am

World

U.S. President Biden supports Japan becoming permanent member of the U.N. Security Council

TOKYO: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he supports Japan becoming a permanent member of the U.N....

Published 23 May, 2022 11:59am

World

Biden hails ‘good friend’ Kishida, says US fully committed to Japan’s defence

TOKYO: President Joe Biden assured his “good friend” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on Monday that the United...

Published 23 May, 2022 10:01am

Markets

Japan to keep calendar-based JGB sales to market unchanged after extra budget

TOKYO: Japan is set to keep its annual calendar-based government bond (JGB) sales to the market steady at initial...

Published 16 May, 2022 11:20am

Business & Finance

Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation

TOKYO: East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledged to remain...

Published 12 May, 2022 02:56pm

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei pulled lower by weakness in US stocks; Uniqlo owner tumbles

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average slid on Monday, taking cues from weakness in US shares which fell on Friday amid...

Published 09 May, 2022 10:25am

World

UK to provide 1.3 billion pounds of further military support to Ukraine

LONDON: Britain said it would provide a further 1.3 billion pounds ($1.60 billion) in military support and aid to...

Updated 08 May, 2022 11:07am

World

North Korea fires likely submarine-launched ballistic missile, South Korea, Japan say

SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, three days before the...

Published 07 May, 2022 05:29pm

World

Biden to discuss North Korea on Asia trip: White House

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will discuss North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs with his counterparts...

Published 06 May, 2022 10:28am

Business & Finance

Tokyo consumer prices rise at fastest pace in 7 years

TOKYO: Core consumer prices in Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of Japanese price trends, rose 1.9% in April...

Published 06 May, 2022 10:26am

World

Japan PM agrees defence deal with Thailand

BANGKOK: The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defence agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade...

Published 03 May, 2022 03:47am

World

Biden to travel to South Korea and Japan in May

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan in May, the White House announced Wednesday,...

Published 28 Apr, 2022 10:22am

World

Japan unveils $48bn package to ease rising price pain

TOKYO: Japan unveiled a $48.6-billion economic package on Tuesday that includes handouts for low-income families to...

Published 27 Apr, 2022 05:19am

Markets

Japan, US likely discussed joint yen-buying intervention

TOKYO: Japan and the United States likely discussed the idea of coordinated currency intervention to stem further...

Published 22 Apr, 2022 11:27am

World

Japan says expelling eight Russian diplomats, officials

TOKYO: Japan said Friday it will expel eight Russian diplomats and officials, calling Moscow's actions in Ukraine...

Published 08 Apr, 2022 01:32pm

Markets

Japan may expand fuel subsidy to curb energy costs-minister

TOKYO: Japan may expand a subsidy programme for gasoline and other fuels among measures under consideration to ease...

Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:25am

Business & Finance

Global factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

LONDON/TOKYO: Global factory activity slowed in March as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine tightened supply chain...

Published 01 Apr, 2022 02:13pm

Technology

G7 must act quicker on closing digital loophole vs sanctions: BOJ official

TOKYO: G7 policymakers must speed up creation of a common framework to regulate digital currencies, as the Ukraine...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:25pm

Sports

Japan beat Australia to reach World Cup, Saudis also qualify

SYDNEY: Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the dying minutes as Japan beat Australia 2-0 on Thursday to book...

Published 24 Mar, 2022 06:12pm

Business & Finance

US, Japan reach beef export agreement

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration announced Thursday an agreement with Tokyo to increase the amount of beef the...

Published 24 Mar, 2022 01:19pm

World

Japan protests Russia move to drop peace talks over Ukraine

TOKYO: Japan said Tuesday it “strongly protests” Russia’s decision to abandon talks on a World War II peace treaty...

Published 22 Mar, 2022 11:03am

Business & Finance

Japan PM Kishida announces $42 billion investment in India

MUMBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday announced a 5 trillion yen ($42 billion) investment in...

Published 19 Mar, 2022 09:13pm

World

Four dead after powerful Japan quake rattles east coast

SHIROISHI: Four people were reported dead and more than 100 injured in Japan on Thursday after a powerful overnight...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 10:34am

Quake jolts Japan’s northeast coast, cuts power in Tokyo

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 jolted Japan’s northeast coast on Wednesday, shaking ...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 04:53am

World

7.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami advisory issued

TOKYO: A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted east Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting...

Updated 17 Mar, 2022 10:46am

World

Japan set to remove all COVID restrictions as new infections ebb

TOKYO: Japan is set to announce on Wednesday the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Tokyo and 17 other...

Published 16 Mar, 2022 11:41am

Business & Finance

Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire

TOKYO: Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number...

Published 15 Mar, 2022 12:45pm

Business & Finance

Japan’s Hitachi to suspend Russia operations after Ukraine request

TOKYO: Japan’s Hitachi decided on Thursday to suspend operations in Russia following a request from the Ukrainian...

Published 10 Mar, 2022 09:33am

Business & Finance

Japan fourth quarter GDP revised down

TOKYO: Japan’s fourth-quarter growth was weaker than initially thought, revised data showed on Wednesday, with...

Published 09 Mar, 2022 12:22pm

World

Japan may take more action vs Russia, could impact energy sector

TOKYO: Japan may take more action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine which could significantly impact...

Published 06 Mar, 2022 12:10pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
SME Leasing Ltd / May 28 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	3.40 ▲ 0.95 (38.78%)
Reliance Ins. / May 28 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	6.45 ▲ 0.95 (17.27%)
Escorts Bank / May 28 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	7.06 ▲ 1.00 (16.50%)
Punjab Mod / May 28 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.92 ▲ 0.22 (12.94%)
Dandot Cement / May 28 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	8.20 ▲ 0.90 (12.33%)
F.Treet Manuf / May 28 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	8.75 ▲ 0.75 (9.38%)
Samba Bank / May 28 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	10.25 ▲ 0.86 (9.16%)
Ruby Tex. / May 28 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	4.35 ▲ 0.35 (8.75%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / May 28 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.03 ▲ 0.08 (8.42%)
Husein Sugar / May 28 Husein Sugar Mills Limited(HSM)	13.72 ▲ 1.00 (7.86%)

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Mutual / May 28 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	5.75 ▲ -1.00 (-14.81%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / May 28 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	5.17 ▲ -0.68 (-11.62%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / May 28 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.20 ▲ -0.99 (-10.77%)
Silk Bank Ltd / May 28 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	1.29 ▲ -0.14 (-9.79%)
Askari Life Assur. / May 28 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6.21 ▲ -0.67 (-9.74%)
Ist.Dawood Bank / May 28 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	2.10 ▲ -0.18 (-7.89%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 28 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	5.81 ▲ -0.49 (-7.78%)
Thal Ind.Corp. / May 28 Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	253.91 ▲ -20.58 (-7.50%)
Cordoba Logistics / May 28 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	13.21 ▲ -1.07 (-7.49%)
Philip Morris Pak. / May 28 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	536.53 ▲ -43.47 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / May 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	63,944,791 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	54,932,038 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,383,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / May 28 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	21,349,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / May 28 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	19,460,637 ▼ 0.00
Pak Elektron / May 28 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	19,140,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	18,961,000 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,469,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / May 28 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	12,464,558 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / May 28 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	11,951,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 27	199.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 27	199.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 27	127.12
USD to Swiss Franc / May 27	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / May 27	1.26
Euro to USD / May 27	1.07
UK LIBOR % / May 27	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 27	4158.24
India Sensex / May 27	54884.66
Tokyo Nikkei / May 27	26781.68
Nasdaq / May 27	12131.13
Hang Seng / May 27	20697.36
FTSE 100 / May 27	7585.46
Dow Jones / May 27	33212.96
Germany DAX 30 / May 27	14462.19
France CAC40 / May 27	6515.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 27	115.07
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 27	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 27	122600.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 27	1853.72
Cotton US¢/pound / May 27	122.95

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