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Erdogan aims to mend strained relations with the United States under Biden Administration

According to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey wants to improve cooperation with the United States on a "win-win basis", as he aimed to mend the strained relations between the two NATO allies.
In recent years, ties between the United States and Turkey have been enormously strained, with the former sanctioning the NATO member in December over its purchase of the Russian S-400 defense systems.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 10:50am

World

Taliban 'clearly' behind violence in Afghanistan: US

A study mandated by the US Congress has called for a delay in the pullout, warning it would effectively hand the Taliban a victory.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 11:00am

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

World

NATO eyes post-Trump reset as Afghanistan call looms

Ministers will agree on extending and expanding a training mission in Iraq aimed at bolstering the capacity of the country's military.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 09:52am

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

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

New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will this week reaffirm Washington’s commitment to NATO and reassure...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

World

Taliban warn US-led forces against extending their stay in Afghanistan

"Our message to the upcoming NATO ministerial meeting is that the continuation of occupation and war is neither in your interest nor in the interest of your and our people," the Taliban said in a statement.
"Anyone seeking extension of wars and occupation will be held liable for it just like the previous two decades."

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 09:27pm

World

France, Germany 'moving forward' on future combat jet

PARIS: France and Germany aim to take the next step in the development of Europe's next-generation combat jet in the...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

World

NATO urges Taliban to 'live up to commitments'

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday urged the Taliban to honour commitments to reduce...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

Biden ends US support for Yemen war

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is ending US military support for the war by its Saudi allies in Yemen, the White...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

World

Turkey makes first contact with Biden’s team

ISTANBUL: Turkey and the United States agreed Tuesday to work on establishing “strong” bilateral relations,...

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:35am

Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline

ISLAMABAD: International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent...

Published 01 Feb, 2021 03:39am

World

Lithuania blocks Chinese airport screening equipment

VILNIUS: NATO member Lithuania has banned the use of airport security-screening equipment made by a Chinese company...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

World

Ghani urges Biden to up pressure on Taliban

WASHINGTON: Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani urged the new US administration Friday to step up pressure on the...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

World

NATO prepares first summit with US President Biden

The next NATO summit is due to take place in Brussels, seat of the alliance, but timing depends on fighting the pandemic.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 11:49am

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

Greece, Turkey open first crisis talk since 2016

Turkey is furious that Greece is using its vast web of islands to lay claim to huge swathes of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 05:42pm

World

Johnson, Biden discuss 'deepening alliance': PM's office

The United States has the largest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the world, while the UK has the highest number of deaths in Europe.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 11:54am

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

Ocean Viking rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants off Libya

MARSEILLE: More than 350 migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast by the Ocean Viking humanitarian vessel in...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

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

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

CAIRO: Libyan envoys at UN-backed talks in Egypt agreed Wednesday to hold a constitutional referendum before planned...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

World

Libyan leaders approve interim executive mechanism: UN

TRIPOLI: Libyan envoys at UN-backed talks to end nearly a decade of war voted Tuesday to pass the mechanism to ...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

World

Biden nominates veteran diplomats for top State posts

WASHINGTON: Democratic President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday nominated US foreign policy veteran Wendy Sherman, a ...

Published 17 Jan, 2021 04:13am

World

Luxembourg, EU snub Pompeo in final Europe trip, diplomats say

He said he would showcase the results. "Over the coming days, I'm going to lay out the mission set, the huge wins, personal stories, and a lot more. Just me, Mike," he said.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 10:44am

World

Turkey invites Greece to maritime dispute talks

Turkey and Greece then staged rival military exercises with regional partners and saw two of their gun boats collide in August.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 07:19pm

World

Greece submits bill on western territorial waters extension

Greece and Italy have already signed an agreement on maritime boundaries establishing an exclusive economic zone in the Ionian Sea.
This draft legislation confirms Greece's strategy of seeking agreements with neighbouring countries.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

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786 Investments / Feb 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	10.52 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Feb 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	355.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 26 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	80.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	746.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 26 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	188.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Feb 26 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	28.23 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Feb 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	10.52 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Feb 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	355.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 26 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	80.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	746.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 26 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	188.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Feb 26 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	28.23 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 26	158.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 26	158.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 26	106.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 26	1.40
Euro to USD / Feb 26	1.22
UK LIBOR % / Feb 26	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 26	3829.34
India Sensex / Feb 26	51039.31
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 26	30168.27
Nasdaq / Feb 26	13119.43
Hang Seng / Feb 26	30074.17
FTSE 100 / Feb 26	6651.96
Dow Jones / Feb 26	31402.01
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 26	13879.33
France CAC40 / Feb 26	5783.89

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Feb 26	63.56
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 26	12000.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 26	94564.00
Gold Spot / Feb 26	1769.20
Cotton / Feb 26	89.69

NATO

Erdogan aims to mend strained relations with the United States under Biden Administration

Taliban 'clearly' behind violence in Afghanistan: US

No decision on any NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stoltenberg says

NATO eyes post-Trump reset as Afghanistan call looms

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

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

NATO will not leave Afghanistan before 'time is right'

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

New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies

Taliban warn US-led forces against extending their stay in Afghanistan

France, Germany 'moving forward' on future combat jet

NATO urges Taliban to 'live up to commitments'

Biden ends US support for Yemen war

Turkey makes first contact with Biden’s team

Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline

Lithuania blocks Chinese airport screening equipment

Ghani urges Biden to up pressure on Taliban

NATO prepares first summit with US President Biden

Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

Greece, Turkey open first crisis talk since 2016

Johnson, Biden discuss 'deepening alliance': PM's office

Austin breaks barrier as first Black US defense secretary

Ocean Viking rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants off Libya

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

Libyans agree to hold constitutional referendum

Libyan leaders approve interim executive mechanism: UN

Biden nominates veteran diplomats for top State posts

Luxembourg, EU snub Pompeo in final Europe trip, diplomats say

Turkey invites Greece to maritime dispute talks

Greece submits bill on western territorial waters extension

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