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Global arms sales by top 25 companies up by 8.5 percent in 2019

For the first time, a Middle Eastern firm appears in top 25.
After the US, China accounted for the second largest share of 2019 arms sales by the top 25 arms companies, at 16 percent.

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 05:15pm

World

Russia's COVID-19 deaths surpass 50,000

Authorities also reported 28,209 new coronavirus cases in the last day, including 6,459 in Moscow, bringing the national tally to 2,819,429.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 04:11pm

World

Putin says Kremlin critic Navalny not worth poisoning, alleges U.S. smear campaign

The investigation, which Navalny endorsed, said it had identified a team of assassins from Russia’s FSB security service, who had stalked him for years. It named the intelligence officers and poison laboratories it said were behind the operation.
“It’s a trick to attack the leaders (of Russia),” says Putin.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 08:02pm

World

Turkey says will not turn back on Russian S-400S purchase despite sanctions

Turkey will not turn back on its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems and will take reciprocal steps after evaluating U.S. sanctions imposed over the acquisition.
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday the sanctions were a “hostile attack” against Turkey’s defence industry, and they were bound to fail.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 05:05pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Russia to initiate LNG pipeline construction from 2021

At present, Pakistan has two LNG terminals, which are operating at full capacity to cater to higher demand during winters.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 04:33pm

World

U.S. says recent hacking campaign hit government networks

The U.S. government confirmed on Wednesday that a recent hacking campaign affected its networks and said the attack was “significant and ongoing.”

Published 17 Dec, 2020 11:13am

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 72.92 million, death toll at 1,641,733

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 09:12am

World

Russia reports 26,509 new coronavirus infections

Authorities said 596 people had died overnight, taking the official death toll to 48,564.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 06:08pm

World

Russia suffers economic woes despite shunning new lockdown

"These aren't jokes. Unemployment is rising, wages are falling, basic goods are becoming more expensive by magnitudes," President Vladimir Putin said during a cabinet meeting last week.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:00pm

World

Russia reports 26,689 new coronavirus cases, 577 deaths

Authorities said 577 people had died overnight, taking the official death toll to 47,968.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 04:26pm

Business & Finance

Russia's Sberbank says proposed digital rouble may push lending rates higher

"Respectively, these same funds will no longer be available for lending, which will eventually lead to a liquidity deficit and as a consequence, rising rates," he said.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 04:06pm

World

Putin congratulates Joe Biden on U.S. election victory - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.
“For my part, I am ready for interaction and contact with you,” the Kremlin cited Putin as saying in a statement.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 01:01pm

World

11 killed in fire at nursing home in Russia

It added that firefighters were able to put out the flames by morning.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:54pm

World

US imposes sanctions on Turkey for purchasing Russian S-400 missile system

As of today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the Republic of Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), under the auspices of the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act" (CAATSA).
These sanctions are predicated on Turkey's main defense procurement entity knowingly engaging in a significant transaction with Rosoboronexport (ROE), Russia’s main arms export body, by procuring the S-400 surface-to-air missile system.

Updated 15 Dec, 2020 01:42pm

World

Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. Treasury emails - sources

Hackers believed to be working for Russia have been monitoring internal email traffic at the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments.
National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot added that they “are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation.”

Published 14 Dec, 2020 02:55pm

World

Armenia says six fighters hurt in Karabakh truce violation

The French and American heads of the Minsk Group, which led talks on the conflict for decades but failed to achieve a lasting agreement, met with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Saturday.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 04:37pm

Pakistan

Russia says it will join drills with NATO member ships off Pakistan

The AMAN-2021 anti-piracy drills are set to be held in waters near Karachi in February 2021 and will involve British, U.S., Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and other forces, the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 10:53am

World

EU extends Russia's economic sanctions by six months

The EU insists the 2015 Minsk accords must be fully implemented before relations can be normalised.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 02:26am

World

Russian deaths in October up nearly 50,000 on last year

Between April and the end of October 2020, excess mortality in Russia now stands at almost 165,000 deaths compared to last year.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 02:09am

World

Dutch expel two Russian diplomats for suspected espionage

The Netherlands on Thursday ordered the expulsion of two Russian diplomats accused of spying on the Dutch high-tech sector.
The Netherlands presented no evidence of unlawful acts by the Russian diplomats, Russia's embassy in The Hague said.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:18pm

Markets

Russian rouble edges up on vaccine optimism, stock rally fades

Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was up 0.4% at $49.06 a barrel.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 01:37pm

World

Russia reports 26,190 new coronavirus cases, 559 deaths

Authorities said 559 had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 44,718.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 06:08pm

Pakistan

Russia offers Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a letter to this effect along with data on the vaccine’s clinical research and trials from the Russian Embassy in Islamabad
Although, Sputnik V has not finished its final trials, Russia started distributing vaccinations last week

Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:41pm

With vaccine drawing closer, US tops 15 million coronavirus cases

Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday intended to ensure that priority access for COVID-19 vaccines procured by the US government is given to the American people before assisting other nations.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:10am

World

Russia reports 26,097 new coronavirus cases, 562 deaths

Authorities said 562 people had died overnight, taking the official death toll to 44,159.

Updated 08 Dec, 2020 07:08pm

World

Kremlin says Putin may discuss OPEC+ oil deal at govt meeting on Wednesday

He added that Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak will attend the meeting and may inform the president about the issue.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 04:31pm

World

Abu Dhabi seeking volunteers for Russian COVID-19 vaccine trial

Russia on Saturday began distributing the vaccine to the most exposed groups in the country, the start of the first large-scale vaccination against the disease there.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 12:31pm

Business & Finance

Russian economy to grow 3.8% in 2021, rouble to firm

Sukhov said ACRA expects the rouble, hit by the pandemic and related restrictions, to average 71 per dollar in its 2021 base case scenario. On Monday, the rouble was at 73.55 versus the dollar.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 12:25pm

World

Russia says Venezuela election 'transparent'

With the opposition boycotting the vote, turnout was just 31 percent.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 01:41am

World

Russia reports 28,142 new coronavirus cases, 456 deaths

Authorities said 456 people had died overnight, taking the official death toll to 43,597.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 01:12pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	292.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.90 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	76.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.86 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	292.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 16 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.90 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 16 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	76.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 15	214.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 15	213.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 15	133.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 15	0.95
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 15	1.21
Euro to USD / Aug 15	1.02
UK LIBOR % / Aug 15	2.31

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 15	4297.14
India Sensex / Aug 15	59462.78
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 15	28871.78
Nasdaq / Aug 15	13128.05
Hang Seng / Aug 15	20040.86
FTSE 100 / Aug 15	7509.15
Dow Jones / Aug 15	33912.44
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 15	13816.61
France CAC40 / Aug 15	6569.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 15	88.36
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 15	18235.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 15	124600.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 15	1779.26
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 15	113.59

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