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China says ‘hype’ not conducive to solution on spy balloon reports

BEIJING: Speculation and hype are not conducive until the facts are clear around a spy balloon the United States...

Published 03 Feb, 2023 12:44pm

World

US transfers Pakistani Guantanamo Bay detainee to Belize

WASHINGTON: Majid Khan, a Pakistani man who has disclosed how he was tortured by the Central Intelligence Agency...

Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:33pm

Israel appears to have been behind drone strike on Iran: US official

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Israel appears to have been behind an overnight drone attack on a military factory in Iran, a US...

Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:22am

World

US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine: CNN

WASHINGTON: The United States is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine that could ...

Published 13 Dec, 2022 11:02pm

World

Pentagon awards $9bn in cloud computing deals to four firms

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has awarded $9 billion in cloud computing contracts to Amazon,...

Published 08 Dec, 2022 11:23am

World

100-mile strike weapon weighed for Ukraine as arms makers wrestle with demand

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 12:05pm

World

US to support Ukraine 'for as long as it takes' against Russia: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: The United States will support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against invading Russian forces...

Published 17 Nov, 2022 12:36am

World

Pentagon fails fifth audit while facilitating Ukraine arms shipments

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon racked up its fifth comprehensive audit failure as the vast bureaucracy lumbers toward a...

Published 16 Nov, 2022 11:35am

World

Pentagon says can't confirm Russian missiles struck inside Poland

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said on Tuesday it could not confirm reports that Russian missiles have crossed into ...

Published 16 Nov, 2022 12:38am

World

Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson from Russia: Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian forces can retake the strategic southern city of Kherson from Russian troops, US Defense...

Published 04 Nov, 2022 12:22am

World

South Korea not considering redeploying tactical nuclear weapons: defense minister

WASHINGTON: South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Thursday that he did not believe tactical nuclear...

Published 04 Nov, 2022 12:05am

World

US approves $6.35bn aircraft sale to Australia

WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department on Wednesday announced the approval of a potential $6.35 billion sale of 24...

Published 03 Nov, 2022 10:06am

Technology

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received US funding

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX’s Starlink services have not received any funding from the US...

Published 19 Oct, 2022 10:36am

World

US approves potential $3 billion in defense sale to Kuwait: Pentagon

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of the National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System and...

Published 07 Oct, 2022 12:51am

World

US unveils $1.1 billion Ukraine arms package

WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled a $1.1 billion arms package for Ukraine's battle with Russia that includes 18...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:21am

US OKs possible sale of F-16 equipment to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related...

Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:28am

World

US says Russia receives Iranian combat drones, many faulty

WASHINGTON: Russia has begun receiving Iranian combat drones to be used in the Ukraine war, but many of them have...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 08:55pm

World

Russia taking hundreds of casualties daily in Ukraine war: US official

WASHINGTON: The United States believes Russia's military is suffering hundreds of casualties a day in its war in...

Published 22 Jul, 2022 11:49pm

World

Pentagon nears F-35 jet deal worth about $30bn

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Defense is nearing an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp for around 375 F-35...

Published 18 Jul, 2022 11:26pm

World

US successfully tests pair of Lockheed hypersonic missiles

WASHINGTON: The United States successfully tested two Lockheed Martin Corp hypersonic missiles recently, the ...

Published 14 Jul, 2022 01:46am

US drone strike kills Islamic State Syria chief: Pentagon

Maher al-Agal was killed while riding a motorcycle near Jindayris in Syria

Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am

World

US drone strike kills Islamic State Syria chief: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: The leader of the Islamic State militant group in Syria was killed Tuesday in a US drone strike, the...

Published 12 Jul, 2022 09:37pm

World

Biden meetings with Saudi king will include Crown Prince Mohammed, says White House

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will hold bilateral talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 11:33pm

World

US buys more Stingers after missiles’ success in Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The US Army has signed a deal to buy $687 million worth of anti-aircraft Stinger missiles to replenish...

Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am

World

Pentagon spokesman Kirby named to White House post

WASHINGTON: US Pentagon press secretary John Kirby will join the National Security Council as coordinator for...

Published 21 May, 2022 09:37am

World

Biden administration authorizes $100 million more in Ukraine military aid

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration authorized $100 million of additional military aid to Ukraine on...

Published 20 May, 2022 12:45am

US official says Pentagon committed to understanding UFO origins

WASHINGTON: Two top US defense intelligence officials said on Tuesday the Pentagon is committed to determining the...

Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am

World

Pentagon chief urges ‘immediate’ Ukraine ceasefire in call with Russian counterpart

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday to move...

Published 13 May, 2022 09:32pm

World

Biden expected to sign new $100 million weapons package for Ukraine, officials say

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to sign a new weapons package worth at least $100 million for Ukraine as...

Published 06 May, 2022 10:58pm

World

Pentagon denies helping Ukraine ‘target’ Russian generals

WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department denied Thursday that it provided intelligence on the locations of Russian...

Published 06 May, 2022 11:04am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 7	278.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 7	278.12
USD to Japanese Yen / May 7	154.44
USD to Swiss Franc / May 7	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 7	1.26
Euro to USD / May 7	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 6	5180.74
Nasdaq / May 6	16349.25
Dow Jones / May 6	38852.27
India Sensex / May 7	73503.22
Tokyo Nikkei / May 7	38775.44
Hang Seng / May 7	18439.46
FTSE 100 / May 7	8295.53
Germany DAX 30 / May 7	18257.19

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 6	206190
Petrol/Litre / May 7	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 7	78.61
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 7	2322.69
Diesel/Litre / May 7	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 7 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 7 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 7 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 7 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 7 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 7 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 7 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 7 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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