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US to join UN group on ending violence against women

The event usually brings thousands of women to the UN headquarters in New York every year, but this year, as in 2020, the meeting will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 05:43pm

Markets

Mixed day for US stocks as investors flee tech shares

American Airlines rose 5.0 percent as it announced plans to raise $7.5 billion backed by its frequent flier program.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 11:15am

Markets

Asian stocks fall as rising bond yields impact shares

Spot gold added 0.4% to $1,688.42 an ounce.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 10:56am

Markets

Australia shares gain on hopes of swift passage for US stimulus; tech stocks slide

In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was up 0.1% at 12,099.46.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 10:08am

Markets

Monday’s early trade: Wall Street rises as tech selloff eases

• Disney gains as California allows theme parks to reopen • Banks stocks advance as yields rise on stimulus ...

Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am

World

Japan govt spokesman says timing of Biden-Suga meeting undecided

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said Japan hoped a summit between the two leaders would take place as soon as possible, depending on the coronavirus pandemic situation.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 10:42am

World

'Giant step' as Biden Covid rescue plan clears Senate

It would also provide $49 billion for expanded Covid testing, tracing and research, and $14 billion for vaccine distribution.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

World

US poet Amanda Gorman says followed by guard, called ‘suspicious’

NEW YORK: African-American poet Amanda Gorman, who became a star after her reading at President Joe Biden's...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

Biden Covid rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden vows...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

World

Covid rescue plan clears hurdle as US economy shows gains

"This agreement allows us to move forward on the urgently needed American Rescue Plan," White House spokeswoman said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:00pm

World

Senate begins marathon debate on Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 proposal

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer thanked Senate staff for enduring the early-morning ordeal and added, "As for our friend from Wisconsin, I hope he enjoyed his Thursday evening."
Schumer was referring to Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who insisted that the text of the bill be read aloud.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 09:52pm

World

Biden beefs up White House staff, including Big Tech critic Wu

Wu authored "The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Gilded Age" in 2018, in which he warned about the inequalities created by extreme economic concentraion.
"Putting this twitter feed on hold for now -- so long!" Wu, said in a post on Friday.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:58pm

World

Biden nominates Pakistani-American as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

If confirmed by the US Senate, I will put my heart & soul into helping small businesses everywhere in these challenging times," Dilawar Syed tweeted.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 03:09pm

World

Biden, Guatemalan President Giammattei spoke on addressing impact of migration, hurricanes

Both Presidents agreed for their respective teams to meet in the coming weeks to develop an effective and humane plan of action to manage migration.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 11:08am

World

US, at UN, accuses Russia of blocking ‘accountability’ on Syria chem weapons

UNITED NATIONS: The new US envoy to the United Nations on Thursday accused Russia of seeking to stymie efforts to...

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 09:40am

US will continue to work closely with the Pakistani authorities on shared interests: US State Department

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US has important relations with Pakistan.
As the State Department, we continue to follow developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely. Our policy when it comes to – when it comes to it has not changed, the spokesperson said.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 11:56am

World

Biden slams 'Neanderthal' decisions to end mask mandates

The Texas and Mississippi decisions were "a big mistake," he said.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 11:00am

Editorials

De facto annexation of Palestinian lands

EDITORIAL: In a significant development some 400 European politicians serving in national legislatures, senates and...

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 04:42pm

World

U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approves Burns to lead CIA

Warner said he hoped the full Senate “will move to confirm Ambassador Burns without any unnecessary delay.”
“After meeting with Ambassador Burns, I believe he understands the nature of the Chinese threat and the others facing our nation,” the committee’s top Republican, Senator Marco Rubio, said in a statement.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 02:27pm

World

Biden calls on states to prioritize vaccinations for teachers

He said the department would also act as a clearing house for best practices and lessons learned during the pandemic, while updating a handbook of strategies for meeting students' needs and addressing the loss of instructional time.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:23am

Markets

Dollar dips, Aussie gains on improving risk sentiment

It was last down 4.11% at $47,609.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:14am

World

US imposes sanctions on two Yemen Huthi commanders

WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two commanders of Yemen’s Huthi rebels, blaming them...

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:37am

World

US Senate to debate Biden stimulus plan 'this week': Schumer

Given the Republicans' wholesale opposition, their defection risked scuttling the entire plan.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:07am

Markets

Most Asia markets up again after Wall St surge, stimulus in view

Eyes are now on Washington, where the Senate is due to debate Biden's economic rescue package after it passed the House at the weekend.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:51am

World

Iran dismisses idea of talks with EU and US to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Iran and the new US administration of President Joe Biden have been at odds over who should take the first step to revive the accord.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:05pm

World

Conservatives in 'struggle for survival' of US: Trump

We're in a struggle for the survival of America as we know it.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:13am

World

Trump airs grievances, teases 2024 run in post-presidential speech

"Get rid of them all," he seethed, while the crowd jeered.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:02am

World

Biden backs Amazon workers' right to unionize

"As President Biden points out, the best way for working people to protect themselves and their families is by organizing into unions," RWDSU head Stuart Appelbaum said in a statement.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:31am

World

Biden: vaccine approval 'exciting' but US cannot 'let guard down'

"But we cannot let our guard down now or assume that victory is inevitable."

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

World

US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions

Recent official statements from Washington have called Saudi Arabia a "security partner", instead of what the Trump administration highlighted as an "ally" and a key buyer of US military hardware.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 19	4967.23
India Sensex / Apr 19	73088.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Nasdaq / Apr 19	15282.01
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16224.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7895.85
Dow Jones / Apr 19	37986.40
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17737.36

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	83.14
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 19	214935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2391.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 19	81.02
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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