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Afghan embassy in Washington to close down

WASHINGTON: The Afghan embassy in Washington, under severe financial pressure and cut off from the new Taliban...

Published 12 Mar, 2022 09:30pm

World

US says Iran nuclear deal 'close' but not certain

Several sticking points have prevented an agreement and time is running out, says State Department deputy spokeswoman Jalina Porter

Updated 04 Mar, 2022 11:01am

World

US recommends Americans in Russia leave 'immediately': State Dept

WASHINGTON: The United States recommended Monday that Americans in Russia leave immediately following the invasion ...

Published 28 Feb, 2022 08:33pm

World

US accuses Russia of deploying thousands more troops to Ukraine border

WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russia was withdrawing troops from Ukraine's...

Published 17 Feb, 2022 10:40am

World

Blinken tells Lavrov diplomatic path remains open, but requires Moscow 'to deescalate'

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Saturday that...

Published 12 Feb, 2022 07:21pm

World

Germany eyes Lockheed F-35 fighter jet; no final decision

BERLIN/WASHINGTON: Germany is leaning toward purchasing the US fighter jet F-35 built by Lockheed Martin to replace...

Published 04 Feb, 2022 11:00am

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US, Russia diplomats to talk as tensions over Ukraine rise

WASHINGTON: Washington's and Moscow's top diplomats will hold fresh talks Tuesday on the Ukraine crisis as Western...

Published 01 Feb, 2022 12:08pm

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US deputy special envoy for Iran leaves post amid Iran nuclear talks

WASHINGTON: A senior member of the US team negotiating with Iran has left the role amid a report of differences of...

Published 25 Jan, 2022 10:09am

World

Forget working from home -- why not live in an old office?

WASHINGTON: Blocks from the White House, an unassuming edifice in downtown Washington that once held offices used by...

Published 23 Jan, 2022 11:22am

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US, West condemn reported 'summary killings' of ex-security forces

Want Taliban to ensure announced amnesty is enforced and 'upheld across the country and throughout their ranks'

Updated 05 Dec, 2021 10:03pm

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State Dept says Blinken to meet Russia's Lavrov on Thursday in Stockholm

RIGA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to have a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on ...

Published 01 Dec, 2021 02:29pm

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US says it will resume talks with Taliban next week

WASHINGTON: The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues...

Published 24 Nov, 2021 11:13am

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State Dept, Pentagon are concealing Afghanistan data: US watchdog

WASHINGTON: A US government watchdog on Friday accused the State Department and Pentagon of suppressing information...

Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:57pm

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US to resume Afghanistan evacuation flights before year's end: WSJ

The US-sponsored flights would help US citizens, legal residents, and some visa applicants. No date has been set for the flights to resume

Published 14 Oct, 2021 06:09pm

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US says Taliban talks in Doha were 'candid and professional'

State Department spokesman Ned Price says the two sides also discussed 'the United States' provision of robust humanitarian assistance, directly to the Afghan people'

Published 11 Oct, 2021 10:53am

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Blinken to meet with Israel, UAE diplomats

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet next week with top diplomats from Israel and the United...

Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am

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Mooted US expulsion of Russian diplomats would mean US embassy closure, says Moscow

MOSCOW: A Congressional proposal to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States would lead to the closure of...

Published 06 Oct, 2021 02:44pm

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US helped at least 36 citizens leave Afghanistan since August 31: State Dept

WASHINGTON: The United States has facilitated the departure of at least 36 US citizens and at least 24 lawful...

Published 16 Sep, 2021 09:09am

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US says Taliban 'businesslike and professional' in Afghan evacuation

The departure from Kabul to Doha on a chartered Qatar Airways flight Thursday marked 'a positive first step' with the new regime, says National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne

Updated 10 Sep, 2021 03:44pm

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Qatar says Taliban show 'pragmatism', should be judged by actions

Qatari Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah al-Khater told AFP in an exclusive interview that it would be up to the Afghans to determine their future, not the international community

Published 08 Sep, 2021 11:42am

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US lawmaker urges Blinken to clear private evacuation flights out of Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: US Representative Mike Waltz has called on the State Department to work with non-governmental...

Published 06 Sep, 2021 06:14am

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US lawmaker urges Blinken to clear private evacuation flights out of Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: US Representative Mike Waltz has called on the State Department to work with non-governmental...

Published 05 Sep, 2021 05:09pm

World

US climate envoy Kerry to visit China, Japan ahead of summit

Kerry, who already visited China in April, will go to Tianjin to "continue discussions on key aspects of the climate crisis," the State Department said in a statement on Monday

Published 31 Aug, 2021 09:37am

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At the Pentagon, US military officials bitter as they watch chaos in Kabul

Videos posted on social networks showed scenes of panic and fear in Kabul, including crowds running next to a US military transport plane as it taxies to take off, with some trying to desperately cling to its sides

Updated 17 Aug, 2021 10:37pm

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US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban take more territory

Thousands were trying to enter Kabul, even after the city has witnessed attacks in diplomatic districts

Published 10 Aug, 2021 12:14pm

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Thousands flee as Taliban noose tightens around Afghan north

Government forces are also battling the hardline militants in Kandahar and Helmand, the southern Pashto-speaking provinces from where the Taliban draw their strength

Published 10 Aug, 2021 09:37am

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US govt probing missing $5,800 whiskey bottle Japan gave to Pompeo

The newspaper added that it was unusual for the State Department to declare publicly that the whereabouts of an item are unknown

Published 05 Aug, 2021 10:41am

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Taiwan thanks US for approving $750mn howitzer sale

Biden has been more open to working with China on common causes such as climate change

Published 05 Aug, 2021 10:32am

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US to take in thousands of more Afghan refugees

In light of increased levels of Taliban violence, the US government is working to provide certain Afghans, including those who worked with the United States, the opportunity for refugee resettlement to the United States," says State Department

Published 02 Aug, 2021 05:20pm

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US condemns 'harassment' of foreign journalists in China

Zhao on Thursday said foreign correspondents enjoy an open and free reporting environment in China

Published 30 Jul, 2021 10:12am

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Leaders

Stock	Price
Bilal Fibres / May 25 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.45 ▲ 0.40 (19.51%)
Grays Leasing / May 25 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	3.48 ▲ 0.49 (16.39%)
Hira Textile / May 25 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	2.89 ▲ 0.35 (13.78%)
Shaheen Ins. / May 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.20 ▲ 0.38 (13.48%)
Khurshid Spinning / May 25 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.65 ▲ 1.00 (9.39%)
Avanceon Ltd / May 25 Avanceon Limited(AVN)	74.41 ▲ 5.19 (7.50%)
Universal Network / May 25 Universal Network Systems Limited(GEMUNSL)	55.90 ▲ 3.90 (7.50%)
Dadex Eternit / May 25 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	89.70 ▲ 6.25 (7.49%)
Octopus Digital / May 25 Octopus Digital Limited(OCTOPUS)	62.54 ▲ 4.36 (7.49%)
Shahtaj Textile / May 25 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	87.07 ▲ 6.07 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
Service Textile / May 25 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	9.06 ▲ -0.94 (-9.40%)
Huffaz Seamless / May 25 Huffaz Seamless Pipe Industries Limited(HSPI)	11.21 ▲ -0.97 (-7.96%)
Nagina Cot. / May 25 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	89.63 ▲ -7.26 (-7.49%)
Sapphire Fib. / May 25 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	1011.01 ▲ -81.78 (-7.48%)
Pak Agro Pack. / May 25 Pak Agro Packaging Limited(GEMPAPL)	12.44 ▲ -1.00 (-7.44%)
Supernet Ltd. / May 25 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	18.70 ▲ -1.50 (-7.43%)
Saif Textile / May 25 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	21.29 ▲ -1.71 (-7.43%)
AL-Noor Sugar / May 25 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	48.20 ▲ -3.81 (-7.33%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / May 25 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	177.52 ▲ -13.43 (-7.03%)
Prosperity Weav / May 25 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	45.56 ▲ -3.44 (-7.02%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / May 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,151,676 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,051,000 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,309,000 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12,718,144 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / May 25 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	10,937,015 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / May 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,745,582 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / May 25 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	9,184,148 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / May 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,446,984 ▼ 0.00
Silk Bank Ltd / May 25 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	6,492,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,382,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24	201.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24	201.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 24	126.88
USD to Swiss Franc / May 24	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / May 24	1.25
Euro to USD / May 24	1.07
UK LIBOR % / May 24	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 24	3941.48
India Sensex / May 24	54052.61
Tokyo Nikkei / May 24	26748.14
Nasdaq / May 24	11264.45
Hang Seng / May 24	20112.10
FTSE 100 / May 24	7484.35
Dow Jones / May 24	31928.62
Germany DAX 30 / May 24	13919.75
France CAC40 / May 24	6253.14

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24	110.54
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24	118500.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24	1866.30
Cotton US¢/pound / May 24	123.78

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