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Russia's Sberbank posts 2020 profit, pushes tech ambitions

Sberbank has nearly 100 million customers, mostly in Russia but also in several former Soviet and eastern European countries.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 04:56pm

World

Russia says new Western sanctions 'absolutely unacceptable'

The new sanctions target several individuals within Russia's security sector, including Federal Security Service (FSB) head Alexander Bortnikov.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 05:35pm

World

U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approves Burns to lead CIA

Warner said he hoped the full Senate “will move to confirm Ambassador Burns without any unnecessary delay.”
“After meeting with Ambassador Burns, I believe he understands the nature of the Chinese threat and the others facing our nation,” the committee’s top Republican, Senator Marco Rubio, said in a statement.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 02:27pm

Sports

Wawrinka dumped out of Rotterdam ATP, Rublev advances

The in-form Russian will face former world number one Andy Murray in the second round.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 11:32am

World

US to impose sanctions on Russia for Navalny poisoning: report

They demanded his "immediate release" from a Russian penal colony, where he was transferred last week from a Moscow prison.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:40am

World

Over 60% of Russians don't want Sputnik V vaccine: Reuters poll

Nearly two thirds of Russians are not willing to receive Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, and about the same number believe the new coronavirus was created artificially as a biological weapon, an independent pollster said on Monday.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:45pm

World

US, Russia warships dock in strategic Sudan port

In December, Russia announced signing a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest push into Africa as it seeks to renew its geopolitical clout.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:44pm

Business & Finance

Russia factory activity growth near two-year peak in Feb

The sharpest jump in employment in two years supported the headline figure even as exports continued to fall.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:37pm

World

Russia launches its first Arctic monitoring satellite

Space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin wrote on Twitter later that communication with the satellite had been established.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

Russia reports 11,359 new coronavirus cases, 379 deaths

The coronavirus crisis centre said that 379 more deaths of coronavirus patients.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

World

Ukraine takes Russia to Europe rights court over 'targeted assassinations'

Ukraine argues that they constitute an infringement of the right to life, which is protected by the Convention on Human Rights, to which Russia is a signatory.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 04:53pm

World

EU warns Myanmar, mulls sanctions on Russia over crackdown

The EU has already hit Russia with waves of sanctions over the 2014 annexation of Crimea and Moscow's fuelling of the war in Ukraine.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

World

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

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
MetaTech. / Feb 9 MetaTech Health Limited(META)	8.10 ▲ 0.83 (11.42%)
Popular Islamic / Feb 9 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	9.35 ▲ 0.95 (11.31%)
Data Textile / Feb 9 Data Textiles Limited(DATM)	5.50 ▲ 0.44 (8.70%)
Abdullah Shah / Feb 9 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	7 ▲ 0.55 (8.53%)
F.Treet Manuf / Feb 9 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	8.65 ▲ 0.66 (8.26%)
United Insurance / Feb 9 The United Insurance Company(UNIC)	8.30 ▲ 0.63 (8.21%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	392.91 ▲ 27.41 (7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / Feb 9 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	333.25 ▲ 23.25 (7.50%)
Haleon Pakistan / Feb 9 Haleon Pakistan Limited(HALEON)	151.38 ▲ 10.56 (7.50%)
Janana D Mal / Feb 9 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	49.02 ▲ 3.42 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Ellcot Spinning / Feb 9 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	118.94 ▲ -9.64 (-7.50%)
Suraj Cotton / Feb 9 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	141.39 ▲ -11.46 (-7.50%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Feb 9 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	3.70 ▲ -0.30 (-7.50%)
Fazal Cloth / Feb 9 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	172.02 ▲ -11.91 (-6.48%)
Rupali / Feb 9 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	28.05 ▲ -1.83 (-6.12%)
AL-Noor Sugar / Feb 9 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	50.75 ▲ -3.05 (-5.67%)
HBL Invest Fund / Feb 9 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	1.70 ▲ -0.10 (-5.56%)
Atlas Ins. Ltd / Feb 9 Atlas Insurance Limited(ATIL)	52.50 ▲ -2.50 (-4.55%)
KASB Modaraba / Feb 9 KASB Modaraba(KASBM)	1.26 ▲ -0.06 (-4.55%)
ECOPACK Ltd / Feb 9 Ecopack Limited(ECOP)	15.70 ▲ -0.70 (-4.27%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	64,461,125 ▼ 0.04
Oil & Gas Dev. / Feb 9 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	22,259,031 ▼ 1.32
Pak Petroleum / Feb 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	15,889,192 ▼ 1.11
Lotte Chemical / Feb 9 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	13,157,316 ▼ 0.52
Maple Leaf Cement / Feb 9 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,217,892 ▼ 1.17
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	11,849,779 ▼ 0.04
Ghani Glo Hol / Feb 9 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	10,987,823 ▼ 0.06
Habib Bank / Feb 9 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	8,611,564 ▼ 2.37
The Searle Co. / Feb 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	8,431,550 ▼ 0.93
Sui North Gas / Feb 9 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	8,311,046 ▼ 0.61

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 9	269.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 9	268.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 9	131.36
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 9	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 9	1.21
Euro to USD / Feb 9	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Feb 8	4.55

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 8	4117.86
Nasdaq / Feb 8	11910.52
FTSE 100 / Feb 8	7885.17
Dow Jones / Feb 8	33949.01
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 8	15412.05
France CAC40 / Feb 8	7119.83
India Sensex / Feb 9	60483.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 9	27515.30
Hang Seng / Feb 9	21356.79

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 8	22235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 8	169753
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 9	78.43
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 9	1879.32
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 9	85.40

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