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Mike Pompeo

US offers to meet Iran, reverses Trump steps in push to save nuclear deal

"This gets us back into a position where we can work within that framework and work with our closest allies, in particular on addressing our concerns with Iran."

Published 19 Feb, 2021 11:05am

World

US moves to end terror designation of Yemen Huthis

Saudi Arabia reacted by reasserting its commitment to a political solution in Yemen.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:45am

World

VOA, Radio Free Asia get editors back post-Trump but worry about damage

WASHINGTON: Voice of America and Radio Free Asia are getting back experienced editors who were shoved aside by ...

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am

World

Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday easily confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state, with key members of the...

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am

World

China dismisses Pompeo Uighur genocide claim as 'outrageous lies'

Biden is expected to be more measured in tone and knit back together tattered alliances on the global stage.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

World

Biden’s top diplomat vows US will lead but restore alliances

WASHINGTON: Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be secretary of state, will vow Tuesday that the...

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 09:51am

World

Hong Kong govt slams US for ‘insane’ sanctions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong on Saturday hit back at the United States over its latest sanctions on six pro-China officials,...

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 09:41am

World

Pompeo pushes new claim of China covering up Covid origin

Covid-19 was first detected in Wuhan in late 2019 and has since billowed out across the world killing more than two million people so far.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 06:06pm

World

US stands by Taiwan, envoy says after cancelled trip

Beijing has been angered by stepped-up support for Taiwan from the administration of outgoing President Donald Trump, including trips to Taipei by top US officials, further straining Sino-US ties.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 10:14am

World

Iran slams US move to rebrand Cuba state sponsor of terror

Trump has reversed many of Obama's efforts to normalise relations with Cuba, also ramping up sanctions against the Havana government.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 09:20pm

World

China threatens 'counterstrike' over US contact with Taiwan

Beijing says Taiwan is an inviolable part of China to be reclaimed, by force if necessary.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

World

Short on alternatives, fans trash Twitter's Trump ban - on Twitter

Given the riot at the Capitol this week, there was a "serious risk that this type of content will further incite violence," Amazon said in a letter to Parler first reported by Buzzfeed.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 02:04pm

World

US ends curbs on official American contacts with Taiwan

Military tensions between mainland China and Taiwan have grown sharper in the past year -- reaching their worst since the mid-1990s, some analysts say.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 11:25am

World

Pompeo says lifting 'self-imposed restrictions' on U.S.-Taiwan relationship

"Today I am announcing that I am lifting all of these self-imposed restrictions," Pompeo said in a statement.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 02:01am

World

Pompeo says US not 'banana republic' after mob attacks Capitol

Bush made veiled criticism of the "reckless behavior" of members of his Republican Party in fueling the "insurrection."

Published 08 Jan, 2021 09:58am

World

Pompeo threatens US sanctions over Hong Kong mass arrests

Pompeo said the 53 people arrested Wednesday "should be released immediately and unconditionally".

Published 07 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

World

Pompeo calls EU-China investment deal 'weak'

The European Union and China on December 30 approved the deal in principle after seven years of negotiations.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:46pm

World

Pompeo hints at returning 'evil' Cuba to terror list

Cuban Foreign Minister denounced Pompeo for his "vicious political attacks," saying they are "focused on punishing and causing hardships to the people."

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:38pm

World

US regrets Lebanon-Israel stalemate, offers mediation

The Trump administration has heralded major progress in its waning days in Israel's relations with the Arab world.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 07:49pm

World

US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials

Pompeo said the restrictions affected officials believed to be responsible for or complicit in repressing religious practitioners.
US-China relations have plunged to their worst level in decades as the world's top two economies spar over issues ranging from the coronavirus outbreak.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 07:09pm

World

Rockets fired at US embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

Sirens blared from the embassy compound inside the zone, which houses government buildings and foreign missions.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:15am

World

NATO checking systems after US cyberattack

The NATO official said the Belgium-headquartered organisation used SolarWinds software in some of its systems.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 07:13pm

World

Pompeo quarantining after contact with Covid-positive person: State Dept

The State Department said that for privacy reasons it was not identifying the person Pompeo came into contact with.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 02:44am

World

State Dept says Pompeo to quarantine after contact with COVID-positive person

Secretary Pompeo has been identified as having come into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID.
"The secretary has been tested and is negative. In accordance with CDC guidelines, he will be in quarantine.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 01:32am

World

State Dept says Pompeo to quarantine after contact with COVID-positive person

"Secretary Pompeo has been identified as having come into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 09:36pm

World

Turkey says Cavusoglu discussed U.S. sanctions with Pompeo in call

Washington on Monday imposed sanctions targeting Turkey's Presidency of Defence Industry (SSB), its chairman and three other employees. Cavusoglu "conveyed our reaction to the decision by the United States," the ministry said.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 08:30pm

World

Pompeo says Russia playing political games, stalling progress in Mediterranean

"All of these actions clearly demonstrate that if anyone is playing political games and trying to stall progress in regional conflicts, it is Russia, which only acts to advance its own interests to the detriment of the entire region,"

Published 15 Dec, 2020 08:11pm

World

US takes Sudan off sponsors of terror blacklist

The move opens the way for aid, debt relief and investment to a country going though a rocky political transition and struggling under a severe economic crisis exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 10:44am

World

Pompeo urges US universities to scrutinize Chinese students

*"If we don't educate ourselves, if we're not honest about what's taking place, we'll get schooled by Beijing," Pompeo said.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:33am

World

Trump adviser Navarro violated law against political activity -federal watchdog

Special Counsel Henry Kerner last year recommended that Trump fire adviser Kellyanne Conway after multiple violations of the Hatch Act, but he refused.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 10:37am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bilal Fibres / Feb 25 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.80 ▲ 0.46 (19.66%)
First Equity Mod. / Feb 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	4.05 ▲ 0.55 (15.71%)
Sally Tex. / Feb 25 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	5.25 ▲ 0.63 (13.64%)
Telecard / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	7.73 ▲ 0.85 (12.35%)
Chakwal Spinng / Feb 25 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	3.24 ▲ 0.32 (10.96%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Feb 25 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.65 ▲ 0.15 (10.00%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Feb 25 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.00 ▲ 1.00 (9.09%)
Gammon Pak / Feb 25 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	13.60 ▲ 1.00 (7.94%)
Javedan Corp. / Feb 25 Javedan Corporation Limited(JVDC)	29.40 ▲ 2.05 (7.50%)
Leiner Gelatine / Feb 25 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	20.21 ▲ 1.41 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Adam Sugar / Feb 25 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	28.25 ▲ -5.77 (-16.96%)
John&Philips / Feb 25 Johnson & Phillips (Pakistan) Limited(JOPP)	40.70 ▲ -3.30 (-7.50%)
Arpak Int. / Feb 25 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	84.18 ▲ -6.82 (-7.49%)
IGI Life Ins. / Feb 25 IGI Life Insurance Limited(IGIL)	53.20 ▲ -4.31 (-7.49%)
Jubilee Gen. Ins. / Feb 25 Jubilee General Insurance Limited(JGICL)	49.29 ▲ -3.99 (-7.49%)
Sana Ind. / Feb 25 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	68.55 ▲ -5.55 (-7.49%)
J.A.Textile / Feb 25 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	14.10 ▲ -1.14 (-7.48%)
Macter Int. Ltd. / Feb 25 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	149.00 ▲ -12.00 (-7.45%)
Bolan Castings / Feb 25 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	99.35 ▲ -7.82 (-7.30%)
Mian Textile / Feb 25 Mian Textile Industries Limited(MTIL)	16.80 ▲ -1.32 (-7.28%)

Stock	Volume
Byco Petr. / Feb 25 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	16,427,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak. / Feb 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	13,391,637 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Feb 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	10,644,000 ▼ 0.00
Netsol Tech. / Feb 25 NetSol Technologies Limited(NETSOL)	10,539,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Feb 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,972,028 ▼ 0.00
Gul Ahmed / Feb 25 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	9,717,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Feb 25 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	6,511,000 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Feb 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	6,037,000 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / Feb 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,675,394 ▼ 0.00
Pakistan Refinery / Feb 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,122,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 25	158.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 25	158.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 25	105.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 25	1.41
Euro to USD / Feb 25	1.22
UK LIBOR % / Feb 25	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 25	3925.43
India Sensex / Feb 25	50781.69
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 25	29671.70
Nasdaq / Feb 25	13597.97
Hang Seng / Feb 25	29718.24
FTSE 100 / Feb 25	6658.97
Dow Jones / Feb 25	31961.86
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 25	13976.00
France CAC40 / Feb 25	5797.98

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Feb 25	63.55
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 25	11700.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 25	94864.00
Gold Spot / Feb 25	1802.60
Cotton / Feb 25	93.69

Mike Pompeo

US offers to meet Iran, reverses Trump steps in push to save nuclear deal

US moves to end terror designation of Yemen Huthis

VOA, Radio Free Asia get editors back post-Trump but worry about damage

Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

China dismisses Pompeo Uighur genocide claim as 'outrageous lies'

Biden’s top diplomat vows US will lead but restore alliances

Hong Kong govt slams US for ‘insane’ sanctions

Pompeo pushes new claim of China covering up Covid origin

US stands by Taiwan, envoy says after cancelled trip

Iran slams US move to rebrand Cuba state sponsor of terror

China threatens 'counterstrike' over US contact with Taiwan

Short on alternatives, fans trash Twitter's Trump ban - on Twitter

US ends curbs on official American contacts with Taiwan

Pompeo says lifting 'self-imposed restrictions' on U.S.-Taiwan relationship

Pompeo says US not 'banana republic' after mob attacks Capitol

Pompeo threatens US sanctions over Hong Kong mass arrests

Pompeo calls EU-China investment deal 'weak'

Pompeo hints at returning 'evil' Cuba to terror list

US regrets Lebanon-Israel stalemate, offers mediation

US issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials

Rockets fired at US embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

NATO checking systems after US cyberattack

Pompeo quarantining after contact with Covid-positive person: State Dept

State Dept says Pompeo to quarantine after contact with COVID-positive person

State Dept says Pompeo to quarantine after contact with COVID-positive person

Turkey says Cavusoglu discussed U.S. sanctions with Pompeo in call

Pompeo says Russia playing political games, stalling progress in Mediterranean

US takes Sudan off sponsors of terror blacklist

Pompeo urges US universities to scrutinize Chinese students

Trump adviser Navarro violated law against political activity -federal watchdog

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