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France sees 5th weekend of protests against Macron Covid pass

PARIS: Protesters opposing a health pass championed by President Emmanuel Macron to defeat Covid-19 massed in ...

Published 15 Aug, 2021 04:47am

World

Protests across Tunisia target Ennahda party over political crisis

TUNIS: Police and protesters clashed in several Tunisian cities on Sunday as demonstrators demanding the government...

Published 26 Jul, 2021 05:21am

World

Demolition of Indian village stepped up despite UN protest

FARIDABAD: Indian authorities on Saturday pursued the demolition of thousands of homes in a village near New Delhi...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

World

Youth killed in Iran water crisis protests

DUBAI: A young man was shot dead during a second night of protests over water shortages in southwest Iran, a local...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Pakistan

Overseas Pakistanis protest in Islamabad, demand Pfizer vaccine

Want guidelines issued by NCOC to be changed

Updated 14 Jun, 2021 06:09pm

World

Macron slapped in the face during walkabout in southeastern France

A man in a crowd of onlookers slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face when he was on a walkabout in southern France on Tuesday.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 08:24pm

World

Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO: Tens of thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair ...

Published 31 May, 2021 03:12am

World

Algerian authorities prevent protests, detain hundreds

ALGIERS: Algerian authorities put down weekly pro-democracy protests in the capital Algiers and across the country ...

Updated 23 May, 2021 10:38am

World

Israeli military bombs home of Hamas leader in Gaza as violence escalates

On Sunday, the Israeli military announced that it targeted the home of a top Hamas leader in Gaza.
Since fighting broke out earlier last week, Hamas and the Islamic Jihad group have acknowledged that 20 fighters have been killed in targeted Israeli strikes, while the Israeli military has said that this number is significantly higher.

Updated 16 May, 2021 08:20pm

World

Police in IOJK detain 21 Kashmiris for expressing solidarity with Palestinians

Police in Indian Occupied Kashmir have arrested 21 people for allegedly disturbing public order by expressing solidarity with Palestinians, and holding protests against the Israeli military's siege of Gaza.
Kashmiris in the long-disputed territory have historically shown a strong sense of solidarity with Palestinians, often staging anti-Israel protests when fighting broke out in Gaza.

Updated 16 May, 2021 02:39pm

World

Chileans vote for body to rewrite dictatorship-era constitution

SANTIAGO: Chileans went to the polls Saturday to elect 155 people who will re-write the country's dictatorship-era...

Updated 16 May, 2021 10:40am

World

UN condemns 'excessive' use of force in Colombia protests

The rights office called for calm on all sides ahead of a planned mass protest on Wednesday, and stressed that security forces should only use firearms as a last resort.

Published 04 May, 2021 04:15pm

World

Bomb blasts and flash protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under junta

The power grab triggered a massive uprising, which authorities have tried to quell by deploying lethal force and live ammunition.

Published 01 May, 2021 05:05pm

World

Gaza rockets follow Jerusalem clashes in second night of violence

Washington said it was "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence, while the European Union appealed for restraint.

Published 24 Apr, 2021 04:14pm

World

Putin warns West against crossing ‘red line’ with Russia

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned foreign rivals on Wednesday against “crossing the red line” with Russia,...

Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am

Pakistan

Govt tables resolution for debate on French envoy's expulsion in National Assembly

The resolution condemned the publication of blasphemous caricatures by the French magazine in September last year
The Pakistan Peoples Party boycotted the session, saying the PM did not take the opposition into confidence over the decision

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 06:11pm

Pakistan

Internet services restored in Lahore after five days

The internet services were suspended following the protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).
The PTA's spokesperson said that internet services in Chowk Yateem Khana and adjoining areas in a radius of 10km have been restored.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 12:45pm

Pakistan

Expulsion of French envoy: Govt summons NA session today

The NA session was adjourned till 2 pm on April 22 but it has been rescheduled to be held today in the wake of the government’s talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
Interior minister says all cases, including those filed under the fourth schedule, against the members of banned TLP will be withdrawn

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 12:12pm

Pakistan

Govt to present resolution in NA for expulsion of French envoy: Sheikh Rashid

Rashid announced that cases registered against TLP workers under the Fourth Schedule will also be withdrawn.
He further said the TLP had agreed to call off protests across the country.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 09:23am

World

US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies as Russia protests called

WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday warned Russia of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei...

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am

World

Journalists say police mistreated them during Minnesota protests

BROOKLYN CENTER, (United States): Several journalists said Saturday that police wrongly impeded their work while...

Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am

World

Bangladesh cracks down on Islamist hardliners after India PM protests

At least 13 protesters died during the days-long demonstrations in late March over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 04:53pm

Social media shutdown for hours

ISLAMABAD: The government, on Friday, blocked all social media platforms in the country for several hours in order ...

Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am

France advises companies, citizens to leave Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The French embassy in Pakistan on Thursday advised all French nationals and companies to temporarily ...

Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am

BR Research

A country in chaos

Over the past few days, it has once again become apparent how easy it is for a small group of people to paralyze the...

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:25am

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to ban TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act in wake of deadly protests, violence across the country

Rasheed called the TLP protesters to surrender and end protests across the country
Government will not spare anyone involved in creating law and order and damaging public and private property, the minister said
No case registered against TLP men regarding violence during protests will be taken back," he mentioned

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 04:26pm

Pakistan

Strict action to be taken against law-breakers: Sheikh Rashid

Force will be used against violent protesters.
Cellular signals to be jammed in affected areas.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:34pm

Pakistan

Two killed in protests over TLP Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi's arrest

More than 100 TLP supporters have been arrested.
Lahore police arrested on Monday Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Saad Hussain Rizvi.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:33pm

IIOJK gunbattles: Indian police clamp curbs on media coverage

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Police in the Himalayan region of IIOJK have asked journalists to refrain from live coverage of...

Published 10 Apr, 2021 04:34am

World

Australian couple released from house arrest in Myanmar

YANGON: An Australian couple was released from house arrest in Myanmar and allowed to leave the country, as protests...

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Feb 3 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	5.28 ▲ 0.73 (16.04%)
Premier Insurance / Feb 3 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	7.52 ▲ 1.00 (15.34%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Feb 3 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	7.76 ▲ 1.00 (14.79%)
Data Textile / Feb 3 Data Textiles Limited(DATM)	8.08 ▲ 1.00 (14.12%)
First Pak Mod. / Feb 3 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.49 ▲ 0.16 (12.03%)
Dewan Sugar / Feb 3 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.83 ▲ 0.28 (10.98%)
Jubilee Spinning / Feb 3 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	2.86 ▲ 0.28 (10.85%)
Tri-Star Power / Feb 3 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	11.64 ▲ 1.00 (9.40%)
Hala Enterprise / Feb 3 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	6.59 ▲ 0.49 (8.03%)
Soneri Bank Ltd / Feb 3 Soneri Bank Limited(SNBL)	10 ▲ 0.70 (7.53%)

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Feb 3 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	3.86 ▲ -0.99 (-20.41%)
Ruby Tex. / Feb 3 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	3.10 ▲ -0.50 (-13.89%)
Grays Leasing / Feb 3 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	3.26 ▲ -0.43 (-11.65%)
HBL Growth Fund / Feb 3 HBL Growth Fund(HGFA)	4.70 ▲ -0.59 (-11.15%)
Pakistan Services / Feb 3 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1938 ▲ -157.13 (-7.50%)
Siemens Pak. / Feb 3 Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering(SIEM)	587.58 ▲ -47.64 (-7.50%)
Chashma / Feb 3 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	60.17 ▲ -4.87 (-7.49%)
Pak Leather / Feb 3 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	19.68 ▲ -1.59 (-7.48%)
Noon Sugar / Feb 3 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	54.55 ▲ -4.35 (-7.39%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Feb 3 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	56.60 ▲ -4.49 (-7.35%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	20,604,314 ▼ 0.02
Pak Petroleum / Feb 3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	12,186,736 ▲ -0.93
P.I.A.C.(A) / Feb 3 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	8,353,500 ▲ -0.14
Gul Ahmed / Feb 3 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	8,350,767 ▲ -0.13
Habib Bank / Feb 3 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	6,169,725 ▼ 0.69
Dewan Motors / Feb 3 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	6,069,500 ▼ 0.30
Ghani Glo Hol / Feb 3 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	5,454,618 ▼ 0.53
Oil & Gas Dev. / Feb 3 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	5,230,319 ▲ -0.05
Maple Leaf Cement / Feb 3 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,990,557 ▲ -0.27
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	4,946,333 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 2	273.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 2	271.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 2	128.59
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 2	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 2	1.23
Euro to USD / Feb 2	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Feb 1	4.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 2	4147.39
India Sensex / Feb 2	59550.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 2	27402.05
Nasdaq / Feb 2	12132.29
Hang Seng / Feb 2	21958.36
FTSE 100 / Feb 2	7801.43
Dow Jones / Feb 2	33998.52
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 2	15424.25
France CAC40 / Feb 2	7146.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 1	21235
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 2	75.15
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 2	177641
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 2	1925.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 2	85.88

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