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Prime Minister

Pakistanis celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in Covid shadow

PM, President extend greetings on the occasion
Urge people to follow Covid SOPs as Delta variant spreads
Fears grow that Delta variant may provoke an extreme surge in Covid cases during the Eid holidays

Published 21 Jul, 2021 06:39pm

World

Malaysia PM hospitalised for diarrhea

It did not provide any more details.

Published 30 Jun, 2021 10:39am

Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: India probes suspected use of drones in blast at air base

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India is investigating the suspected use of drones by separatist militants after two explosions...

Published 28 Jun, 2021 04:38am

Pakistan

PM for coordinated efforts to eradicate polio

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday, expressing his satisfaction over polio eradication drive and sharp...

Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:09am

World

Netanyahu opponents in final dash to form new Israeli government

Netanyahu, who served an earlier three-year term in the 1990s, had warned on Sunday of 'a left-wing government dangerous to the state of Israel'

Updated 02 Jun, 2021 03:29pm

World

China, deportation policy set to challenge Australia-New Zealand talks

China has accused the Five Eyes of ganging up on it with statements on Hong Kong and the treatment of Muslim Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

Published 30 May, 2021 02:16pm

World

South Korea says 1mn doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccines to arrive this week from US

South Korea's food and drug safety ministry granted final approval for the J&J product in April, after signing a deal to import the vaccine for 6 million people, though the date for their shipment has not been finalised.

Published 30 May, 2021 02:01pm

Markets

Global oil deficit seen at 1mn bpd, Russia's Novak says

He added that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, a group known as OPEC+.

Published 26 May, 2021 02:19pm

World

Australia to close Kabul embassy over security fears

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the facility would close as an "interim measure" on May 28 -- in just three days -- "in light of the imminent international military withdrawal from Afghanistan."

Published 25 May, 2021 09:54am

World

Samoa court okays first power handover in a generation

She said this week that the HRPP had begun to abuse its power after so long in office and it was time to make Samoa a functioning democracy again.

Published 21 May, 2021 09:54am

World

Biden tells Netanyahu he backs 'ceasefire' in Israel: White House

Biden "encouraged Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians," the statement said.

Published 18 May, 2021 09:37am

World

Israel declares state of emergency in Lod, blaming 'riots' by Arab minority

The announcement comes after an Israeli Arab was killed in Lod the night before as violence soared between Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Published 12 May, 2021 11:09am

World

UK ruling party targets shock win in opposition stronghold

One of the last opinion surveys before Thursday gave Johnson's ruling party a double-digit lead in the seat, which if confirmed would represent a serious blow to Labour leader Keir Starmer ahead of the next general election due in 2024.

Published 07 May, 2021 10:58am

World

Troubles pile up ahead of Ethiopia's first polls under Abiy

"There is a broad acknowledgement that these elections won't be perfect, to say the least -- that there will be shortcomings, there will be grounds for criticism and for a lot of improvement," a Western diplomat said.

Published 05 May, 2021 11:44am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: EVM: the neutral umpire?

“I would like to request, humbly request our Prime Minister to…” “Are you going to use cricket...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

PM urges OIC to help protect true image of Islam

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met the Isla-mabad-based Ambassadors of countries belonging to the...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

World

India's COVID-19 cases near 20 million, peak seen nearing

With 368,147 new cases over the past 24 hours, India's total infections stand at 19.93 million, while total fatalities rose by 3,417 to 218,959, according to health ministry data.

Published 03 May, 2021 11:55am

Editorials

PTI and poverty reduction

EDITORIAL: The prime minister has come to the correct conclusion, perhaps a little late in the day, that the success...

Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

Bakhtiar urges PM to transfer SAB to some other ministry

ISLAMABAD: Following serious criticism from the opposition parties, the newly-appointed Minister for Industries and...

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am

World

South Korea court dismisses 'comfort women' case against Japan

Biden held his first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga at the weekend and will meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in next month.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:04am

Pakistan

Islamabad infrastructure needs improvement: PM

ISLAMABAD: Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Margalla Highway here on Monday, the Prime Minister said...

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Pakistan

PM urges Western govts to penalize those spreading hatred against Muslims

The prime minister demanded an apology from those extremists in the West who under the garb of freedom of speech had hurt 1.3 billion Muslims.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 06:30pm

World

US, Japan plan 5G push with eye on China in Biden's first summit

The pullout will "free up time and attention and resources from our senior leadership and our military to focus on what we believe are the fundamental challenges in the 21st century and they lie fundamentally in the Indo-Pacific," the official said.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:37am

World

20 children killed in Niger school fire

"Rescuers set off rapidly and the fire was put out... but the power of the fire was enormous," he added. "The children were not able to escape."

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:24am

Pakistan

Army Chief meets PM Khan, discuss prevailing security situation in the country: Sources

This is the third high-level meet between the two dignitaries this year.
The civil and military leadership discussed the internal and external challenges faced by the country.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 08:26pm

World

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea: PM

The release is unlikely to begin for at least two years, but has already sparked opposition from local fishing communities and concern in Beijing and Seoul.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 04:32pm

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PM’s telethon

“I am still reeling from The Khan’s telethon…” “It went on for a lot longer than scheduled because of the...

Published 07 Apr, 2021 03:48am

World

Bulgarian PM seeking fourth term in Covid-hit vote

Three hours after polls opened turnout stood at 7.58 percent, down from 8.44 percent at the same time during the last parliamentary elections in 2017.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:15pm

World

Bulgarian PM seeks 4th time lucky at 'work, work, work' election

Three-time premier Borisov has refused all contact with the media since the demonstrations.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Japan PM to meet Biden in US on April 16

Suga, 72, became prime minister in September after his predecessor Shinzo Abe stepped down for health reasons.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 09:12am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Nazir Cotton / Jul 27 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	8.79 ▲ 0.89 (11.27%)
A. Shah Ghazi / Jul 27 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	10.58 ▲ 1.00 (10.44%)
Ghazi Fab. / Jul 27 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.60 ▲ 1.00 (10.42%)
First UDL Mod. / Jul 27 First UDL Modaraba(FUDLM)	10.61 ▲ 1.00 (10.41%)
Ist Paramount / Jul 27 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	5.33 ▲ 0.48 (9.90%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 27 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	11.75 ▲ 1.00 (9.30%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 27 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	12.88 ▲ 1.00 (8.42%)
Orient Rental Mod / Jul 27 Orient Rental Modaraba(ORM)	7.74 ▲ 0.59 (8.25%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 27 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.50 ▲ 0.25 (7.69%)
Arpak Int. / Jul 27 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	70.12 ▲ 4.89 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Habib Metro Mod / Jul 27 Habib Metro Modaraba(HMM)	7.10 ▲ -0.95 (-11.80%)
First Credit & Inv. / Jul 27 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	8.00 ▲ -1.00 (-11.11%)
Sui Northern / Jul 27 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	51.18 ▲ -5.07 (-9.01%)
PICIC Insurance / Jul 27 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.65 ▲ -0.15 (-8.33%)
Quetta Textile / Jul 27 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	11.03 ▲ -0.97 (-8.08%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 27 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	392.20 ▲ -31.80 (-7.50%)
Apna Microfin.Bank / Jul 27 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	16.32 ▲ -1.32 (-7.48%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 27 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	23.30 ▲ -1.88 (-7.47%)
Wah-Noble / Jul 27 Wah Noble Chemicals Limited(WAHN)	310.00 ▲ -25.00 (-7.46%)
JS Global / Jul 27 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	110.17 ▲ -8.33 (-7.03%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	127,125,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	44,860,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Jul 27 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	17,361,000 ▼ 0.00
Al Shaheer Corp. / Jul 27 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	16,436,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Jul 27 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	13,198,000 ▼ 0.00
Nimir Resins / Jul 27 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	9,194,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Jul 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,492,086 ▼ 0.00
Waves Singer / Jul 27 Waves Singer Pakistan Limited(WAVES)	8,289,000 ▼ 0.00
Pace (Pakistan) / Jul 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7,413,000 ▼ 0.00
Silkbank / Jul 27 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	7,108,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 24	161.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 24	161.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 24	110.55
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 24	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 24	1.37
Euro to USD / Jul 24	1.18
UK LIBOR % / Jul 24	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	4411.79
India Sensex / Jul 24	52975.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 24	27548.00
Nasdaq / Jul 24	14836.99
Hang Seng / Jul 24	27321.98
FTSE 100 / Jul 24	7027.58
Dow Jones / Jul 24	35061.55
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 24	15669.29
France CAC40 / Jul 24	6568.32

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Jul 24	72.07
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jul 24	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Jul 24	93620.00
Gold Spot / Jul 24	1805.90
Cotton / Jul 24	89.66

Prime Minister

Pakistanis celebrate Eid-ul-Azha in Covid shadow

Malaysia PM hospitalised for diarrhea

Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: India probes suspected use of drones in blast at air base

PM for coordinated efforts to eradicate polio

Netanyahu opponents in final dash to form new Israeli government

China, deportation policy set to challenge Australia-New Zealand talks

South Korea says 1mn doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccines to arrive this week from US

Global oil deficit seen at 1mn bpd, Russia's Novak says

Australia to close Kabul embassy over security fears

Samoa court okays first power handover in a generation

Biden tells Netanyahu he backs 'ceasefire' in Israel: White House

Israel declares state of emergency in Lod, blaming 'riots' by Arab minority

UK ruling party targets shock win in opposition stronghold

Troubles pile up ahead of Ethiopia's first polls under Abiy

PARTLY FACETIOUS: EVM: the neutral umpire?

PM urges OIC to help protect true image of Islam

India's COVID-19 cases near 20 million, peak seen nearing

PTI and poverty reduction

Bakhtiar urges PM to transfer SAB to some other ministry

South Korea court dismisses 'comfort women' case against Japan

Islamabad infrastructure needs improvement: PM

PM urges Western govts to penalize those spreading hatred against Muslims

US, Japan plan 5G push with eye on China in Biden's first summit

20 children killed in Niger school fire

Army Chief meets PM Khan, discuss prevailing security situation in the country: Sources

Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea: PM

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PM’s telethon

Bulgarian PM seeking fourth term in Covid-hit vote

Bulgarian PM seeks 4th time lucky at 'work, work, work' election

Japan PM to meet Biden in US on April 16

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