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Images of women vandalised as Kabul faces up to Taliban rule

The new regime's fighters took control of the city on Sunday after a lightning offensive that saw the former government's provincial strongholds around the country topple like dominoes in a matter of days

Updated 19 Aug, 2021 02:42pm

World

Dutch airlift jet leaves Kabul without any Dutch nationals

THE HAGUE: The first Dutch evacuation flight since the Taliban takeover left Kabul without a single Dutch or Afghan...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

Opinion

China sifts opportunity from ashes of US Afghan project?

China’s overtures to the Taliban indicate a bid to extract maximum benefit from the dramatic collapse of the US...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

Pakistan

Pak ambassador returns to Kabul

ISLAMABAD: Days after Taliban took over control of Kabul, Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

EU, US ‘deeply worried’ about Afghan women and girls

BRUSSELS: The EU, US and 18 other countries issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying they were “deeply worried...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:11am

UK warns Taliban will be judged ‘by its actions’

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Wednesday the Taliban must be judged on its “actions rather than by...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:11am

Stranded Pakistanis: PIA resumes Kabul flight operations

KABUL: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Wednesday resumed its flight operations for Kabul after commercial...

Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:11pm

World

Taliban met ex-Afghan leader Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah

Abdullah had led the government's peace council during failed talks between the warring sides in Qatar.

Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:05am

World

Former Afghan president Ghani says supports Taliban-Karzai talks

Statement comes after UAE's announcement that it has welcomed Ghani and his family on 'humanitarian grounds'

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 11:55pm

World

Relieved to be in Canada, an Afghan refugee weeps for Kabul

Since then, he has often said to himself how "lucky" he is to have the opportunity to start anew in Canada, but "weeps" for those left behind

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 12:13pm

Pakistan

Qureshi to embark on diplomatic mission from 25th

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is expected to leave on a diplomatic mission from August 25 to...

Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am

Biden has not spoken to other world leaders

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has not spoken with any of his fellow world leaders since Kabul fell to the...

Published 18 Aug, 2021 03:41am

World

Seeking peace: Taliban say do not want enemies, women's rights to be respected

Hold their first official news conference in Kabul since the shock seizure of the city
Say new government would be formalised as soon as the unstable conditions in Kabul permit

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 10:25pm

World

Afghan vice president says he is ‘caretaker’ president

Calls on Afghans to show that Afghanistan 'isn't Vietnam & the Talibs aren't even remotely like Vietcong'

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 07:52pm

World

Qatar calls on Taliban to protect civilians

DOHA: Qatar's foreign minister called on the head of the Taliban's political office in Doha to ensure civilians in...

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 06:51pm

World

Taliban move to restart Kabul amid wave of caution

Declare general amnesty for all govt officials, urge them to return to work
Some shops also reopen as traffic police come back on the streets, while its officials plan a first diplomatic meeting -- with the Russian ambassador

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 04:38pm

World

At the Pentagon, US military officials bitter as they watch chaos in Kabul

Videos posted on social networks showed scenes of panic and fear in Kabul, including crowds running next to a US military transport plane as it taxies to take off, with some trying to desperately cling to its sides

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 10:37pm

World

Biden defends US pullout, blames Afghan govt that 'gave up and fled'

In his first public appearance since Taliban seized control of the country, US president admits the advance had unfolded more quickly than expected
Says US gave Afghan govt every chance to determine future, but could not provide them with the will to fight for that future

Published 17 Aug, 2021 10:17am

World

Russia sees Kabul ‘stabilising’, Taliban ‘restoring order’

MOSCOW: The Russian foreign ministry said Monday the situation in Kabul was “stabilising” after the Afghan...

Published 17 Aug, 2021 04:42am

Opinion

Afghan fiasco sends Biden’s political fortunes reeling

President Joe Biden was expected to break his silence “soon” on the US fiasco in Afghanistan, an advisor said...

Published 17 Aug, 2021 04:42am

World

German evacuation flight can't land in Kabul, diverts to Tashkent

The A400M transport plane circled for more than an hour over Kabul before changing its destination, Lieutenant General Markus Laubenthal told public broadcaster ZDF.

Published 16 Aug, 2021 11:06pm

World

Taliban in Afghan capital Kabul start collecting weapons from civilians

We understand people kept weapons for personal safety, they can now feel safe, we are not here to harm innocent civilians

Published 16 Aug, 2021 03:23pm

Pakistan

Important to closely coordinate next steps: FM tells Afghan delegation

Foreign minister says there is clear international convergence in support of the peace and reconciliation process
Statement comes as Pakistan prepares to discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan

Updated 16 Aug, 2021 03:51pm

World

Taliban declare 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul

Spokesman for its political office says form of the new regime in Afghanistan would be made clear soon, adding the Taliban did not want to live in isolation and called for peaceful international relations

Updated 16 Aug, 2021 12:21pm

World

New Zealand's Ardern implores Taliban to uphold human rights

Taliban fighters took control of the presidential palace in Kabul late on Sunday as US-led forces departed and Western nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens

Published 16 Aug, 2021 10:42am

World

Trump calls for Biden to resign over Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

It is time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace for what he has allowed to happen to Afghanistan, Trump said in a statement

Published 16 Aug, 2021 10:14am

World

Taliban in control of Afghanistan, panic in Kabul

Thousands of people were on Monday trying to escape Kabul and the feared hardline brand of Islamic rule of the Taliban, with scenes of chaos as crowds gathered at the airport

Published 16 Aug, 2021 10:05am

Political solution in Afghanistan 'more urgent than ever': NATO

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	462.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	67 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	396.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jun 9 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	82.45 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	462.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	67 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	396.99 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.44 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jun 9 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	82.45 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 9 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	28,723,523 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,617,018 ▲ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jun 9 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,788,641 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	9,600,621 ▲ 0.00
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	8,850,500 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 9 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	6,660,000 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jun 9 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	6,382,956 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Jun 9 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	6,313,500 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jun 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	5,453,799 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Jun 9 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	4,608,000 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 8	287.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 8	287.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 8	139.76
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 8	1.24
Euro to USD / Jun 8	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Jun 7	5.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 7	4267.52
Nasdaq / Jun 7	13104.89
Dow Jones / Jun 7	33665.02
India Sensex / Jun 8	63203.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 8	31605.11
Hang Seng / Jun 8	19177.52
FTSE 100 / Jun 8	7612.23
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 8	15994.38
France CAC40 / Jun 8	7222.68

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 7	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 7	194873
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 8	72.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 8	1946.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 8	81.37

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