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Russia

Swede charged with spying for Russia

The Russian diplomat was briefly detained but released on account of his diplomatic immunity.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

World

EU set to agree sanctions over Russia, Myanmar crackdowns

The bloc in October slapped six officials on a blacklist over the poisoning of Navalny with Novichok, a nerve agent.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:58am

World

Russia reports 12,742 new coronavirus cases, 417 deaths

Authorities also reported another 417 deaths, raising the official toll to 83,293.

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 06:04pm

World

EU likely to approve sanctions over Russia crackdown

His sentencing sparked nationwide protests that saw baton-wielding security forces detain thousands.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 10:49am

Pakistan

Aman 2021: Pakistan Navy conducts joint exercises with Russian, Sri Lankan naval forces

DGPR said that the exercises were held in the north Arabian Sea.
The exercise was attended by the aerial assets of the Pakistan Navy and Air Force.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Business & Finance

Russia's Gazprom Neft 2020 net profit falls 71% on weak oil demand and prices

Revenue fell 20% to 2 trillion roubles while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) dropped 42% to 415.4 billion roubles, the company said.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 02:54pm

Markets

Russian rouble slips as external risks linger; stocks edges higher

Russian stock indexes edged up after a sharp drop in the previous session.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 01:07pm

Markets

Woodside aims to seal LNG plant stake sale ahead of $11bn gas project go-ahead

However Chief Executive Peter Coleman said on Thursday there was no concern with Lukoil becoming a partner through a takeover of FAR, as FAR's stake in the Senegal project was below the 33% equity threshold for US sanctions.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 12:20pm

World

Russia detains 19 suspected Islamists in coordinated raids

It told Russian news agencies the detainees were charged with organising and participating in activities within an extremist group.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

World

Russia detains 19 militants planning attacks

The FSB said it had seized a suicide belt, homemade bombs and automatic weapons from the suspects.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 12:51pm

World

UK pushes for UN pact on vaccine ceasefires in war zones

But Woodward, stressing the need for global coordination, told reporters: "This is of course the right thing to do but it is also in all countries' interest. No one is safe until all of us are safe."

Published 17 Feb, 2021 11:04am

World

Iran, Russia start joint naval drill in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN: Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:47am

World

Iran, Russia start joint naval drill in Indian Ocean

Russia's Baltic Fleet said in a statement on Monday that three ships will take part in the drill.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:25pm

World

Russia says may remain in Open Skies accord if US rejoins

Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow could reverse its decision to exit the agreement if Washington signalled willingness to return.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:03pm

World

Russian Vaccine Team to Conduct Combined Trial with Chinese Counterparts

Russian developers are in talks with China's CanSino Biologics Inc., in an effort to test a combined regimen of their shots to better protect against new virus strains.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, a partner in the Sputnik V vaccine program, forged a preliminary agreement with the CanSino and Petrovax Pharm, to reportedly conduct testing in Russia.

Updated 15 Feb, 2021 10:57am

World

Russia reports 14,185 new COVID-19 cases, 430 deaths in past 24 hours

Authorities said 430 people had died of the disease in the last 24 hours.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 02:08pm

World

200 years after Napoleon defeat, Russia and France bury their dead

The caskets containing the remains of 120 soldiers, three women and three teenagers were later put into the snow-covered ground to the sounds of a gun salute.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Pakistan

Aman 2021: Naval chief says Pakistan Navy ever ready to play positive role for peace in region

During the main ceremony flags of all 45 participating countries were hoisted in the air with Pakistan's flag in the middle.
The Naval Chief welcomed the participating countries and said participation from so many countries really describes the motto of the exercise which is ‘Together for Peace’.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 01:07pm

World

Russia, France urge Iran ‘restraint’

PARIS: Russia and France on Thursday urged Iran to show restraint after it started producing uranium metal in a new...

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

World

Ukraine bans coronavirus vaccines from 'aggressor' Russia

Ukraine has been fighting separatists backed by Russia in its Donetsk and Lugansk regions since 2014 following Moscow's annexation of the Crimean peninsula.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

World

Nord Stream 2 is no 'compensation' for WWII: Polish PM

"While I agree with the German president that post-war debts were not paid, NordStream2 is not a compensation," Morawiecki tweeted.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

World

Russia reports 15,038 new COVID-19 cases, 553 deaths

Authorities also reported 553 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 01:50pm

World

Russia seeks arrest of EU-based Navalny aide

The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday he would recommend sanctions during a meeting of EU ministers later this month.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

World

Russia's virus caseload passes four million

Russia said Wednesday that 2.2 million people in the country had been administered the jab since vaccinations began in January.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:50pm

World

UN Security Council fails to agree on joint Syria declaration

"Session five of the Constitutional Committee was a missed opportunity and disappointment," Pedersen said of the January meeting, which included the Syrian regime, the opposition and civil society.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 10:03am

World

Navalny aides push EU for new Russia sanctions

The move comes after the tit-for-tat expulsion of several European and Russian diplomats as tensions run high over the Navalny affair.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 05:44pm

World

Iran, North Korea resumed missile collaboration in 2020: UN report

The experts also found that North Korea had continued to import more refined petroleum than is allowed under its 500,000-barrel limit, sometimes by using "elaborate subterfuge."

Published 09 Feb, 2021 10:24am

Pakistan

Russia, US among 45 countries to participate in Pakistan Navy's 'Aman 2021' exercise

The multinational maritime exercise Aman-2021 will be held in Karachi and in Pakistan waters from February 11 to February 16.
US, Russia, UK and other countries from Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, South Asia and South East Asia have confirmed their participation.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 10:03am

World

Russia defends expulsion of European diplomats

Initially Borrell said there were no immediate plans for new European sanctions against Russia.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:29pm

World

Russia reports 15,916 new coronavirus cases, 407 deaths

Authorities also reported an additional 407 deaths, raising the official total to 77,068.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 01:01pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Jul 6 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	4.70 ▲ 1.00 (27.03%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jul 6 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	5.51 ▲ 1.00 (22.17%)
S.G.Power / Jul 6 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	5.63 ▲ 1.00 (21.60%)
SME Leasing Ltd / Jul 6 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	2.18 ▲ 0.33 (17.84%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 6 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.36 ▲ 0.59 (15.65%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jul 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.79 ▲ 0.20 (12.58%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jul 6 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	1.90 ▲ 0.19 (11.11%)
Dewan Sugar / Jul 6 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.49 ▲ 0.24 (10.67%)
Balochistan Glass / Jul 6 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	9.20 ▲ 0.81 (9.65%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 6 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	10.85 ▲ 0.95 (9.60%)

Stock	Price
First Fidelity Leas. / Jul 6 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.51 ▲ -0.86 (-25.52%)
Escorts Bank / Jul 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.85 ▲ -0.62 (-9.58%)
AKD Hospitality / Jul 6 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	163.77 ▲ -13.27 (-7.50%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Jul 6 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	130.74 ▲ -10.60 (-7.50%)
Punjab Oil / Jul 6 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	172.84 ▲ -14.01 (-7.50%)
Cyan Limited / Jul 6 Cyan Limited(CYAN)	25.81 ▲ -2.09 (-7.49%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 6 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	30.65 ▲ -2.42 (-7.32%)
Bawany Air Products / Jul 6 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	8.80 ▲ -0.65 (-6.88%)
Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 6 Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	233.00 ▲ -17.00 (-6.80%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 6 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	46.00 ▲ -3.26 (-6.62%)

Stock	Volume
Agritech Limited / Jul 6 Agritech Limited(AGL)	18,337,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / Jul 6 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	4,468,678 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Jul 6 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	2,643,500 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Jul 6 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	2,338,022 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	1,882,756 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Cement / Jul 6 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	1,376,000 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1,272,500 ▼ 0.00
Balochistan Glass / Jul 6 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	1,156,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	1,154,500 ▼ 0.00
G3 Technologies / Jul 6 G3 Technologies Limited(GTECH)	1,102,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 5	206.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 5	206.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 5	135.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 5	0.97
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 5	1.20
Euro to USD / Jul 5	1.03
UK LIBOR % / Jul 5	1.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 5	3831.39
India Sensex / Jul 5	53134.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 5	26077.04
Nasdaq / Jul 5	11322.24
Hang Seng / Jul 5	21621.01
FTSE 100 / Jul 5	7025.47
Dow Jones / Jul 5	30967.82
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 5	12401.20
France CAC40 / Jul 5	5794.96

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 5	100.33
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 5	16680.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 5	118800.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 5	1770.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 5	93.42

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