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UN adopts resolution sponsored by Pakistan, OIC countries on protection of holy sites

It condemns offences against religious sites and also denounces any move to obliterate or forcibly convert any religious sites.
Pakistan will continue to play a leading role in denouncing violent attacks on religious sites, Munir Akram said.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 01:35pm

World

Pakistan’s religion ministry proposes expansion of ‘Road to Makkah’ project

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs presented a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee, to scale up the Road to Makkah project.
Under the Road to Makkah Project, initiated by Saudi Arabia, all the immigration requirements of pilgrims would be sorted out at the airport of origin.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:17pm

Markets

Saudi Arabia pips Russia to be China’s biggest oil supplier in 2020

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, beat Russia to keep its ranking as China’s ...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

Markets

Saudi Arabia beats Russia in tight race for China oil supply, US imports soar

Saudi Arabia has played catch up as a supplier since November with steep cuts in prices to woo customers, overtaking Russia, which had led for most of 2020 with more flexible logistics and geographical proximity to Chinese refiners.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:57am

Markets

China drew on crude oil inventories in December, unlikely to become a trend: Russell

Certainly, the start of the new year and with it the new crude import permits is likely to see January imports recover strongly from December's soft outcome.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 11:20am

S Arabia reports sharp drop in executions

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday reported a sharp drop in executions in 2020, as the kingdom seeks to blunt...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on village in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan reiterates support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity, the Spokesperson maintained.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

World

Saudi reports sharp drop in executions in 2020

Saudi Arabia put 184 people to death in 2019, according to Amnesty International, which said it was the highest number ever recorded in a single year in the kingdom.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:51pm

World

FO condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region

On Sunday, three civilians including a man and two children were injured when a military projectile launched by the Houthi militants hit the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate of Jazan.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:25pm

Markets

Saudi's NCB looks to bolster Tier 1 with dollar sukuk

A benchmark issuance of Tier 1 sukuk, or Islamic bonds, will follow subject to market conditions, according to a document from one of the banks on the deal.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 12:02pm

World

Saudi to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a diplomatic, trade and travel embargo on Qatar in mid-2017 accusing it of supporting terrorism.
The countries have opened up their air spaces to each other and some flights have resumed.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 06:59pm

Markets

Australia shares flat as markets eye stimulus, earnings

The ASX 300 metals and mining index rose 1%, led by Iluka Resources, up 5.3%, followed by MACA Ltd , up 4.5?%.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 11:41am

Business & Finance

Saudi Aramco cuts Feb crude supply to some Asian refiners, sources say

Most OPEC+ producers will hold production steady in the face of new coronavirus lockdowns.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 09:23am

World

Saudi welcomes US labelling Yemen rebels 'terrorists'

It is in line with the legitimate Yemen government's calls to put an end to the activities of the militia supported by Iran.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 09:29pm

World

First Qatar to Saudi flight takes off after thaw

The first commercial flight between Qatar and Saudi Arabia in three and a half years took off from windswept Doha airport around 1100 GMT.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 04:40pm

Markets

Saudi cut to boost oil market de-stocking, even as demand falters

It expects the oil market to be in deficit for the remainder of the year, peaking at 2.3 million bpd in September, or nearly 3% of global oil supplies for that month.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 01:10pm

World

Qatar-Saudi border reopens after thaw

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt which also imposed an embargo on travel and trade.
They agreed to lift the restrictions at a GCC summit in the kingdom on Tuesday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:23pm

World

First Qatari vehicles cross border into Saudi after Gulf détente

It's good the crisis has been resolved, and the warm welcome we had, and the happiness we see in our brothers.
So far no flights have resumed between Qatar and the four Arab states. Qatar Airways on Thursday began re-routing some of its flights through Saudi airspace.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

Pakistan

Noorul Haq Qadri says Hajj will be more expensive this year

He said Pakistan’s Haj Directorate in Jeddah is in regular contact with the Saudi Hajj Secretariat and whether the kingdom will allow pilgrims this year.
He said they have requested the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination to put the pilgrims in the priority category for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 11:36am

World

Saudi Arabia to lift travel ban on March 31

The country will allow its citizens to travel abroad and then return from March 31.
Will open all air, land and sea ports from the same date, the agency added.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 08:05pm

Pakistan

Qureshi phones Saudi, Qatari and Bahraini counterparts, appreciates 'successful' GCC summit

“Look forward to welcoming you to Pakistan soon,” he said while congratulating Faisal bin Farhan al Saud successfully convening the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit.
Qureshi also congratulated Qatar's Mohammed bin Abdullah al Thani for resolution of disputes and "cultivating an environment of trust and cooperation in the Gulf".

Updated 08 Jan, 2021 02:58pm

Markets

Petroleum and energy projects: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss JVs

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki on Wednesday called on Minister ...

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:15am

World

Gulf's surprise reconciliation masks underlying acrimony

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt in June 2017 slapped a boycott on Qatar that severed air, land and sea links.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

Markets

Australian shares end 1% lower as US runoff results trickle in

"We've seen how quickly this can explode, so there is a concern that this could become another Victoria situation," James Tao, market analyst at CommSec said.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes decision of Saudi Arabia, Qatar to reopen borders

Pakistan hoped that the GCC Summit, being held today in Riyadh, would further build on these encouraging developments.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

World

Gulf leaders, Kushner, converge on Saudi Arabia for crisis talks

Jared Kushner will attend the signing on Tuesday of the "breakthrough" agreement, a US official said.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

World

UN envoy plans trip to Yemen and Saudi Arabia after Aden attack

Attacks on the southern port city of Aden on Dec. 30 killed at least 22 people as officials in a government backed by Riyadh arrived there.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 05:18pm

Markets

Qatar stocks up 1.7% after Gulf rift breakthrough

The breakthrough comes as states in the Gulf oil exporting region battle significantly wider fiscal deficits due to the coronavirus crisis and last year's oil price shock.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 01:05pm

World

Tunisia pushes for UN monitors for Libya's frail ceasefire

The observers would expand to other parts of the country until they can be replaced by a unified Libyan national force.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:26pm

World

Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Kuwaiti counterpart: SPA

Saudi Arabia will reopen its airspace and land and sea border to Qatar as of Monday, Kuwait's foreign minister said.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:19am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Oct 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.12 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Oct 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	282.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	780.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Oct 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	137.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Oct 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	31.24 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Oct 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.12 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Oct 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	282.01 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	780.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Oct 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	137.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Oct 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	31.24 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 16	171.25
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 16	171.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 16	114.22
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 16	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 16	1.38
Euro to USD / Oct 16	1.16
UK LIBOR % / Oct 16	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 16	4471.37
India Sensex / Oct 16	61305.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 16	29068.63
Nasdaq / Oct 16	14897.34
Hang Seng / Oct 16	25330.96
FTSE 100 / Oct 16	7234.03
Dow Jones / Oct 16	35294.76
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 16	15587.36
France CAC40 / Oct 16	6727.52

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Oct 16	82.28
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Oct 16	14280.00
Gold 10 Grams / Oct 16	98600.00
Gold Spot / Oct 16	1767.62
Cotton / Oct 16	107.33

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