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US signals intention to engage with Niger junta

The US will forge relations with the new military government in Niger, recognising as a fait accompli its July coup...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 10:19am

World

French army to begin Niger pullout ‘this week’

PARIS: France said Thursday that it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with...

Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am

World

Macron says France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said France is imminently to withdraw its ambassador from Niger,...

Published 24 Sep, 2023 11:57pm

World

US military repositioning some troops within Niger, withdrawing non-essential personnel

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger and will withdraw a small number of...

Published 07 Sep, 2023 11:55pm

World

Pope calls for peace in coup-hit Niger

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am

World

Pro-coup rally in Niger after leader warns against foreign intervention

NIAMEY (Niger): Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month’s...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am

World

‘Very notion of freedom’ at stake in Niger: UN rights chief

GENEVA: The United Nations on Friday slammed the generals who have seized power in Niger on “a whim” and plunged the...

Published 18 Aug, 2023 03:02pm

World

Putin talks to Mali’s leader about Niger coup, stresses peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Mali’s military leader about the recent coup in Niger on Tuesday, a call...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:23pm

World

Six Niger soldiers, 10 suspected militants killed in fighting

NIAMEY: Six Niger soldiers and 10 “terrorists” were killed on Sunday during fighting in the west of the country,...

Published 14 Aug, 2023 11:38am

World

US military mission in Niger in focus after coup

WASHINGTON: Last month’s coup in Niger has raised questions over whether the United States can continue the...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 10:15am

World

Nigeria says not ruling out force in Niger ahead of West African summit

NIAMEY: Coup-hit Niger’s neighbours have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria’s president said, ahead of a...

Published 09 Aug, 2023 12:02pm

World

Blinken says diplomacy ‘preferred way’ to resolve Niger crisis

WASHINGTON: Diplomacy is the best option for the international community to deal with the coup crisis in Niger, US...

Published 08 Aug, 2023 11:55am

World

US aid to Niger worth more than $100mn is paused after takeover: State Dept

WASHINGTON: US aid programs to the government of Niger that have been paused over a military takeover in the country...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 11:01pm

World

Niger waits for West African bloc’s response after junta rejects ultimatum

NIAMEY: Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders in Niamey...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 12:30pm

World

Niger’s citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires

NIAMEY: Niger’s capital was calm on Sunday, with citizens appearing undaunted by the threat of military...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:13am

World

Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger after coup

NIAMEY: Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger after West African neighbours imposed sanctions on the junta...

Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am

World

Italian plane with 87 evacuees from Niger arrives in Rome

ROME: An Italian military plane carrying 87 evacuees from Niger, where a coup d’etat took place last week, arrived...

Published 02 Aug, 2023 10:33am

World

IMF says monitoring Niger developments, has not yet made RSF loan payment

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it is continuing to closely monitor political ...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 11:18pm

World

West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked

NIAMEY/ABUJA: West African nations imposed sanctions and threatened force on Sunday if Niger’s coup leaders fail to...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 11:18am

World

Africa leaders give Niger junta one week to cede power

ABUJA: African leaders on Sunday gave the junta in Niger one week to cede power or face the possible use of force,...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am

World

West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention

NIAMEY/ABUJA: Niger’s military leaders warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders...

Published 30 Jul, 2023 10:11am

World

White House says deeply concerned by Niger events, cooperation at risk

The United States remains deeply concerned by developments in Niger in the wake of a military coup and condemns any...

Published 29 Jul, 2023 12:39am

World

Presidency sealed off in coup-prone Niger

NIAMEY: Access to the residence and offices of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was blocked off Wednesday by members ...

Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am

KSA, Turkiye & Niger representatives arrive

ISLAMABAD: The Permanent Representatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of...

Updated 11 Dec, 2022 10:00am

World

UN orders Niger to suspend expulsion of eight Rwandans

UNITED NATIONS: A United Nations court has ordered Niger to suspend its expulsion of eight Rwandans linked to the...

Published 04 Jan, 2022 09:53am

World

IMF approves $276mn loan deal for poverty-stricken Niger

DAKAR: The International Monetary Fund has approved a three-year loan deal for Niger worth around $276 million, the...

Published 09 Dec, 2021 05:10pm

World

Great Green Wall brings life back to Niger desert

Goats...

Published 23 Nov, 2021 11:07am

World

Gunmen kill 18 at mosque in northern Nigeria's Niger state

MAIDUGURI: Armed men on motorbikes killed at least 18 people at a mosque in Niger state in northern Nigeria, two...

Published 26 Oct, 2021 11:10am

World

Thirteen militants, four civilians killed in Niger: military

Boko Haram fighters aboard ten vehicles sprang an ambush on soldiers on Tuesday evening along the road between Diffa and Maine Soroa

Published 02 Jul, 2021 10:11am

Business & Finance

Niger plans to establish SEZ for Pakistan

Wants to attract investment in its landlocked western African country
Minister for Industries and Commerce says focus is on long-term trade relations

Published 19 Jun, 2021 01:00pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chakwal Spinning / Dec 11 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	3.35 ▲ 1.00 (42.55%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Dec 11 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	6 ▲ 1.00 (20.00%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 11 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	8.49 ▲ 1.00 (13.35%)
Treet Corp. (R) / Dec 11 Treet Corporation Limited (R)(TREETR2)	4.40 ▲ 0.48 (12.24%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Dec 11 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	9.35 ▲ 1.00 (11.98%)
Kohinoor Spining / Dec 11 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	4.66 ▲ 0.47 (11.22%)
Hira Textile / Dec 11 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	2.29 ▲ 0.18 (8.53%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Dec 11 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	5.48 ▲ 0.42 (8.30%)
AEL Textile / Dec 11 AEL Textile Limited(AEL)	26.50 ▲ 1.85 (7.51%)
Burshane LPG / Dec 11 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	22.47 ▲ 1.57 (7.51%)

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 11 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	4.93 ▼ -0.81 (-14.11%)
Trust Mod. / Dec 11 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.80 ▼ -0.20 (-10.00%)
Next Capital / Dec 11 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	6 ▼ -0.60 (-9.09%)
LSE Ventures / Dec 11 LSE Ventures Limited(LSEVL)	5 ▼ -0.49 (-8.93%)
Asim Textile / Dec 11 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	11.50 ▼ -0.98 (-7.85%)
Crescent Fib. / Dec 11 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	74.02 ▼ -6.00 (-7.50%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 11 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	14.80 ▼ -1.20 (-7.50%)
Sunrays Textile / Dec 11 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	111 ▼ -9.00 (-7.50%)
Masood Textile / Dec 11 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	53.20 ▼ -4.30 (-7.48%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 11 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	47.05 ▼ -3.37 (-6.68%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 11 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	342,535,258 ▲ 0.15
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	98,557,282 ▲ 0.05
P.T.C.L. / Dec 11 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	58,736,500 ▲ 0.30
Kohinoor Spining / Dec 11 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	56,593,500 ▲ 0.47
Askari Bank / Dec 11 Askari Bank Limited(AKBL)	54,603,000 ▲ 0.47
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 11 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	47,998,197 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Dec 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	46,684,647 ▼ -0.12
Hascol Petrol / Dec 11 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	37,880,500 ▲ 0.46
Pak Refinery / Dec 11 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	33,486,950 ▼ -1.00
B.O.Punjab / Dec 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	32,876,325 ▼ -0.03

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 11	284.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 11	283.77
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 11	145.58
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 11	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 11	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 11	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Dec 8	5.48

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 8	4604.37
Nasdaq / Dec 8	14403.97
Dow Jones / Dec 8	36247.87
India Sensex / Dec 11	69967.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 11	32791.80
Hang Seng / Dec 11	16156.22
FTSE 100 / Dec 11	7549.32
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 11	16771.35
France CAC40 / Dec 11	7538.69

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 8	17235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 8	187414
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 11	71.63
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 11	1996.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 11	82.25

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