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Russia

Putin vows Russia will fight climate change

He also called on Russia to "create an industry for the utilisation of carbon emissions".

Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:42pm

World

Russia says Ukraine and NATO are continuing military preparations

On Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenged his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:49am

World

Mass pro-Navalny protests planned as Putin addresses Russia

But the speech threatens to be overshadowed by country-wide demonstrations called by Navalny's supporters, who fear the life of Putin's best-known critic is in grave danger.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:06am

World

China's Xi to attend online Biden climate summit

China, the world's top carbon emitter, has vowed to reach peak emissions by 2030 and become carbon neutral thirty years later.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:00am

World

Russia ramps up Black Sea military exercises

MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday stepped up military exercises in the Black Sea, as Washington branded Moscow’s looming...

Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am

World

Russia will soon have over 120,000 troops on Ukraine's borders, Kyiv says

Russia will soon have more than 120,000 troops on Ukraine's border, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Tuesday, calling for new Western economic sanctions on Moscow.
Kyiv, Washington and NATO have been alarmed by the large build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine and in Crimea, the peninsula that Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 06:23pm

World

Russia says to launch own space station in 2025

"The first core module of the new Russian orbital station is in the works," Rogozin said in a statement.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:38pm

Russian traders meet PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reiterated the present government's resolve to provide business...

Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am

World

EU foreign ministers to meet on Navalny health as tensions with Russia soar

France's foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned Sunday those sanctions could be expanded, saying Russia must be held "responsible" for the dissident's health.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election

US imposed sanctioned on 32 individuals and entities for participating in Russia’s alleged election meddling attempts in 2020 presidential elections.
10 of them belonged to Pakistan, based in Karachi and Lahore.

Updated 17 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

Russia unveils counter sanctions against US

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday asked 10 US diplomats to leave the country in retaliation for Washington's expulsion of the...

Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am

Markets

Paris wheat soars on dry weather outlook in EU, US

PARIS: European wheat prices rallied on Wednesday on concerns about dry weather in large European grain-producing...

Published 16 Apr, 2021 03:40am

World

Ukraine slams Russia's 'open' threats, vows firm response

Dmytro Kuleba said rhetoric in Moscow had reached a fever pitch with pundits and officials issuing "dehumanising" statements aimed at intimidating Kiev.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 04:51pm

World

UN Security Council to meet on Tigray crisis

Thursday's meeting will be a closed-door session similar to the March 4 meeting on Tigray.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:00am

World

Biden summit offer hailed in Moscow as win for Putin

Finland hosted the last summit between Russian and US leaders in 2018, when Putin met with then-president Donald Trump.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:20am

World

Biden urges Putin to ease Ukraine tensions

The US secretary of state also met with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, both of whom expressed deep concern over Russian troop movements, according to a European statement.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:47am

World

Iran, Russia unite against West on eve of new nuclear talks

Lavrov said Moscow still expected Washington to return to the nuclear deal with Tehran, but criticised moves he said complicated the Vienna talks.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:04pm

World

Russia detains two after huge Saint Petersburg fire

They estimated the total area of the blaze at some 4,000 square metres, causing a large part of the roof to collapse and even spreading to nearby trees.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:43pm

Markets

Rouble heads to 5-month low vs dollar as geopolitical fears linger

The rouble-based MOEX Russian index was 0.1% lower at 3,482.5 points.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 02:09pm

World

Russia reports 8,320 new COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths

The government coronavirus taskforce said that 277 people had died, taking its death toll to 103,263.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 01:53pm

World

Kremlin says not moving towards war with Ukraine

Putin's spokesman added that "nobody also accepts the possibility of civil war in Ukraine".

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:27pm

Pakistan

DRAP allows IDC, Shifa International Hospital to resume COVID-19 vaccination after verification of cold chain monitoring

On April 7, DRAP had stopped both the centers from administering Sputnik V, saying that they deviated from the recommended storage temperature of the vaccine.

Published 10 Apr, 2021 01:51pm

World

Russia, China say Iran talks to resume next week, see progress

Envoys from China and Russia to the Iran nuclear talks said on Friday there had been progress in efforts to bring Iran and the United States back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and that all sides would reconvene next week.
Neither the United States nor Iran expect fast breakthroughs in the talks that began in Vienna on Tuesday, with European and other diplomats acting as intermediaries because Iran rejects face-to-face talks for now.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 06:32pm

Business & Finance

Russian co intends to setup desalination, waste-to energy project in Karachi

The delegation was briefed about various incentives offered to enterprises in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and encouraged them to establish operations in SEZs located in Sindh.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:31pm

World

Russia reports 8,672 new COVID-19 cases, 365 deaths

The government coronavirus taskforce said that 365 people had died in the last 24 hours, taking its death toll to 101,845.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 02:10pm

Lavrov says Russia ready to ‘further deepen’ ties

ISLAMABAD: Russia Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to promote bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in diverse...

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am

World

Russia warns could block Zoom if it prohibits govt use

The US company has emerged as the global leader in video-conferencing applications, becoming ubiquitous as companies and schools moved online after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 04:49pm

World

Russia reports 8,294 new COVID-19 cases, 374 deaths

The government coronavirus task force said 374 people had died in the past 24 hours, pushing its death toll to 101,480.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:46pm

Pakistan

Russia offers military support to strengthen Pakistan’s anti terrorist potential

"We confirmed that we stand ready to strengthen the anti terrorist potential of Pakistan including by supplying Pakistan with special military equipment," Russian FM Lavrov said.
"We both are interested in restoring peace and stability and there is very good cooperation taking place on that score," the FM Qureshi said.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:30pm

World

NATO chief says 'serious concern' over Russia's Ukraine activities

"NATO firmly supports Ukraine's sovereignty an territorial integrity. We remain committed to our close partnership."

Published 06 Apr, 2021 05:35pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dawood Equities / Apr 21 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	5.65 ▲ 0.60 (11.88%)
Sana Ind. (R) / Apr 21 Sana Industries (R)(SNAIR)	12.01 ▲ 1.00 (9.08%)
Bal. Glass / Apr 21 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	13.00 ▲ 1.00 (8.33%)
Service Fab. / Apr 21 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	13.35 ▲ 1.00 (8.10%)
Service Tex. / Apr 21 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	13.61 ▲ 1.00 (7.93%)
Telecard / Apr 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	13.87 ▲ 1.00 (7.77%)
AKD Capital Ltd / Apr 21 AKD Capital Limited(AKDCL)	451.50 ▲ 31.50 (7.50%)
Tandlianwala / Apr 21 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	133.63 ▲ 9.32 (7.50%)
Elahi Cot. / Apr 21 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	42.75 ▲ 2.98 (7.49%)
Kohi.Tex. / Apr 21 Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited(KTML)	70.61 ▲ 4.92 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
First Equity Mod. / Apr 21 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.34 ▲ -0.73 (-17.94%)
First Credit & Inv. / Apr 21 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	5.64 ▲ -0.87 (-13.36%)
Century Ins. / Apr 21 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	18.95 ▲ -2.70 (-12.47%)
Tri-Star / Apr 21 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	4.51 ▲ -0.49 (-9.80%)
Island Tex. / Apr 21 Island Textile Mills Limited(ILTM)	1918.45 ▲ -155.55 (-7.50%)
Mirpurkhas Sugar / Apr 21 Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited(MIRKS)	94.35 ▲ -7.65 (-7.50%)
Punjab Oil / Apr 21 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	203.50 ▲ -16.50 (-7.50%)
Sapphire Tex. / Apr 21 Sapphire Textile Mills Limited(SAPT)	914.83 ▲ -74.17 (-7.50%)
Tata Textile / Apr 21 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	59.30 ▲ -4.80 (-7.49%)
Mian Textile / Apr 21 Mian Textile Industries Limited(MTIL)	18.60 ▲ -1.50 (-7.46%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Apr 21 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,695,449 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	42,836,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Apr 21 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	37,550,386 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 21 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	31,297,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard / Apr 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	16,091,000 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Apr 21 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	11,571,000 ▼ 0.00
Bal. Glass / Apr 21 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	10,725,000 ▼ 0.00
Power Cement / Apr 21 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	10,568,000 ▼ 0.00
Media Times / Apr 21 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	9,277,500 ▼ 0.00
Aisha Steel / Apr 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	8,211,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 20	153.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 20	152.90
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 20	108.07
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 20	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 20	1.39
Euro to USD / Apr 20	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 20	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 20	4134.94
India Sensex / Apr 20	47705.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 20	29100.38
Nasdaq / Apr 20	13788.27
Hang Seng / Apr 20	29135.73
FTSE 100 / Apr 20	6859.87
Dow Jones / Apr 20	33821.30
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 20	15129.51
France CAC40 / Apr 20	6165.11

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 20	62.67
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 20	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 20	94564.00
Gold Spot / Apr 20	1778.40
Cotton / Apr 20	85.17

Russia

Putin vows Russia will fight climate change

Russia says Ukraine and NATO are continuing military preparations

Mass pro-Navalny protests planned as Putin addresses Russia

China's Xi to attend online Biden climate summit

Russia ramps up Black Sea military exercises

Russia will soon have over 120,000 troops on Ukraine's borders, Kyiv says

Russia says to launch own space station in 2025

Russian traders meet PM

EU foreign ministers to meet on Navalny health as tensions with Russia soar

US sanctions 10 Pakistani individuals and companies for meddling in 2020 presidential election

Russia unveils counter sanctions against US

Paris wheat soars on dry weather outlook in EU, US

Ukraine slams Russia's 'open' threats, vows firm response

UN Security Council to meet on Tigray crisis

Biden summit offer hailed in Moscow as win for Putin

Biden urges Putin to ease Ukraine tensions

Iran, Russia unite against West on eve of new nuclear talks

Russia detains two after huge Saint Petersburg fire

Rouble heads to 5-month low vs dollar as geopolitical fears linger

Russia reports 8,320 new COVID-19 cases, 277 deaths

Kremlin says not moving towards war with Ukraine

DRAP allows IDC, Shifa International Hospital to resume COVID-19 vaccination after verification of cold chain monitoring

Russia, China say Iran talks to resume next week, see progress

Russian co intends to setup desalination, waste-to energy project in Karachi

Russia reports 8,672 new COVID-19 cases, 365 deaths

Lavrov says Russia ready to ‘further deepen’ ties

Russia warns could block Zoom if it prohibits govt use

Russia reports 8,294 new COVID-19 cases, 374 deaths

Russia offers military support to strengthen Pakistan’s anti terrorist potential

NATO chief says 'serious concern' over Russia's Ukraine activities

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