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Taliban risk military strikes if they host terrorists again, NATO warns

Those now taking power have the responsibility to ensure that international terrorists do not regain a foothold, says NATO

Published 17 Aug, 2021 08:06pm

World

NATO chief blames Afghan leadership for Kabul collapse

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday the alliance was surprised by the speed of the ...

Published 17 Aug, 2021 07:10pm

World

NATO says to support Afghan govt 'as much as possible'

NATO Allies are deeply concerned about the high levels of violence caused by the Taliban's offensive, including attacks on civilians, targeted killings, and reports of other serious human rights abuses

Published 13 Aug, 2021 09:35pm

World

NATO chief urges 'negotiated settlement' in Afghanistan

Since early May, violence has surged as the Taliban launched a sweeping assault just days after US-led NATO forces began a withdrawal which is now almost complete

Published 27 Jul, 2021 04:44pm

China denounces G7 statement: NATO designates China as a ‘systemic’ challenge

BRUSSELS: NATO leaders designated China as presenting "systemic challenges" in a summit communique on Monday that...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am

World

NATO chief warns of 'new dangers' from Russia-China ties

Moscow and Beijing are increasingly coordinating their respective positions in decisions taken in multilateral organisations like the UN.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 06:30pm

World

NATO leaders to meet for Brussels summit June 14

This is a unique opportunity to reinforce NATO as the enduring embodiment of the bond between Europe and North America.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 12:40pm

World

NATO, US demand Russia end Ukraine build-up, West examines options

Blinken, Austin in Europe to talk about Ukraine.
West concerned about massing of Russian troops.
Russia says it's drilling forces, calls US 'adversary'.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:58pm

World

NATO tells Russia to end Ukraine military build-up

Russia's considerable military build-up is unjustified, unexplained and deeply concerning, Stoltenberg said.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

World

NATO chief says 'serious concern' over Russia's Ukraine activities

"NATO firmly supports Ukraine's sovereignty an territorial integrity. We remain committed to our close partnership."

Published 06 Apr, 2021 05:35pm

World

Ukraine urges NATO to speed up membership in 'signal' to Moscow

Zelensky said it was time for NATO to move forward with Ukraine's longstanding desire for membership.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:44pm

World

Blinken leaves NATO allies waiting on US Afghan decision

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday any decision to withdraw from Afghanistan was pegged to progress...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

World

NATO chief says ‘all options open’ on Afghan withdrawal

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said “all options remain open” on Afghanistan, as...

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:15pm

World

UK PM Johnson reassures NATO chief that defence spending will stay above target

"The increased investment in defence brings the UK's total spending to 2.2% of GDP - significantly above the NATO target," Johnson told Stoltenberg.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

World

NATO chief says 'all options open' on Afghan withdrawal

US President is reviewing the accord and said last week it would be "tough" for Washington to meet that date.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 09:06pm

World

NATO chief says defence spending up despite pandemic

The NATO report said that last year 11 of the alliance's 30 members met the two percent target, up from nine in the report for 2019.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 07:08pm

World

NATO chief admits ‘serious concerns’ over Turkey

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he has “serious concerns” over actions by member...

Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:38am

World

NATO chief warns EU it can’t defend Europe alone

BRUGES, (Belgium): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday that the European Union cannot defend its...

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 09:40am

World

EU eyes more ‘responsibility’ for its own security

BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed Friday that the bloc should take more responsibility for its own security, insisting...

Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am

World

No decision on any NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stoltenberg says

NATO defence ministers made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan at a meeting on Thursday, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the allies faced a dilemma as violence increases again.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

KABUL: The Taliban on Tuesday urged the US to honour a landmark withdrawal deal under which all foreign troops would...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:31am

World

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

NATO Secretary General on Monday said the alliance would not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan "before the time is right".

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:10pm

World

NATO says will not withdraw forces from Afghanistan ‘before time is right’

According to Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, the multilateral military alliance will not withdraw its forces from Afghanistan "before the time is right", after nearly two decades of involvement in the country's fight against terrorism.
The NATO Chief made these comments ahead of a virtual conference this week, which will signify the alliance's highest-level talks with the Biden Administration, after four years of tense relations under President Trump.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 02:34pm

World

NATO will not leave Afghanistan before 'time is right'

Defence ministers are not expected to make a concrete announcement on the deployment's future at their meeting.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 09:20pm

World

Taliban must do more to meet its peace deal commitments, NATO says

We see that there is still a need for the Taliban to do more when it comes to delivering on their commitments ... to make sure that they break old ties with international terrorists.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:42pm

World

NATO urges Taliban to 'live up to commitments'

Defence ministers from the Washington-backed allies are to discuss whether NATO's 10,000-strong mission should stay or go later this month.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:50pm

World

Austin breaks barrier as first Black US defense secretary

WASHINGTON: He retired Army general Lloyd Austin made history on Friday by becoming America’s first Black defense...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Kremlin welcomes US offer to extend nuclear pact, seeks ‘details’

MOSCOW: Russia and the United States drew closer Friday to extending a nuclear pact ahead of the fast approaching...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am

World

NATO chief warns of 'high' price of hasty Afghan pullout

Stoltenberg said the price for leaving too soon or in an uncoordinated way could be very high.

Published 17 Nov, 2020 05:48pm

World

NATO chief tells Turkey to help calm Karabakh conflict

Stoltenberg welcomed an agreement by Athens and Ankara last week to set up a military hotline to head off accidental clashes.

Published 06 Oct, 2020 02:39am

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Trust Mod. / Feb 3 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	2 ▲ 0.50 (33.33%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Feb 3 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.55 ▲ 1.00 (18.02%)
Samba Bank / Feb 3 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	7.07 ▲ 0.92 (14.96%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Feb 3 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	9.90 ▲ 0.90 (10.00%)
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Shahtaj Sugar / Feb 3 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	49.22 ▲ 3.43 (7.49%)
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Frontier Ceram / Feb 3 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	15.99 ▲ 1.10 (7.39%)

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IGI Life Ins / Feb 3 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	8.86 ▲ -1.00 (-10.14%)
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WorldCall Telecom / Feb 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,606,814 ▲ -0.02
Pak Petroleum / Feb 3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	12,289,269 ▲ -1.06
Dewan Motors / Feb 3 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	6,197,500 ▼ 0.11
Ghani Glo Hol / Feb 3 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	5,488,518 ▲ -0.16
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Engro Corp / Feb 3 Engro Corporation Limited(ENGRO)	3,925,013 ▲ -5.32
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Bank Al-Falah / Feb 3 Bank Alfalah Limited(BAFL)	2,894,361 ▲ -0.79

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 3	277.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 3	278.67
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 3	128.54
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 3	1.22
Euro to USD / Feb 3	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Feb 2	4.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 2	4179.76
Nasdaq / Feb 2	12200.82
Dow Jones / Feb 2	34053.94
India Sensex / Feb 3	60208.89
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 3	27509.46
Hang Seng / Feb 3	21558.22
FTSE 100 / Feb 3	7834.62
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 3	15410.23
France CAC40 / Feb 3	7138.37

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 2	22235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 2	177641
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 3	75.68
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 3	1915.21
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 3	85.91

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