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UN envoy in Doha to push on Afghan peace process

DUBAI: The United Nation's envoy for Afghanistan is due to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday to meet with Afghan government...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:48am

World

Ambassador Khalilzad visits Pakistan, stresses the need to "accelerate" Afghan peace process

On Monday, the United States' Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad.
Ambassador Khalilzad stressed the need to accelerate progress towards a just and durable peace in Afghanistan.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 04:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai signs Apple TV deal

Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a 17-year-old in 2014, sharing the award with Kailash Satyarthi, a children's rights activist from India.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 11:28am

World

Secretary Blinken reveals roadmap for Afghan peace negotiations

In a letter to President Ashraf Ghani, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken made four key suggestions for the Afghan Peace Process - which has remained in limbo over the past months.
Blinken articulated that the United States has not ruled out any option regarding Afghanistan, adding that "We are considering the full withdrawal of our forces by May 1, as we consider other options".

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 11:08am

Taliban say met with US envoy in Doha

DOHA: Washington's special envoy to Afghanistan met with the Taliban in Qatar, the insurgents said Saturday, as...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

World

Taliban says met with US envoy in Doha

Taliban spokesman said Khalilzad and the top US general in Afghanistan met with the insurgents' negotiating team in Doha, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, late Friday.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

World

Afghan president says ready to discuss elections to advance talks with Taliban

"I advise those who go to this or that gate to gain power is that political power in Afghanistan has a gate, and the key is the vote of the Afghan people," he said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:48pm

World

14 killed by avalanche in Afghanistan

KUNDUZ: At least 14 people were killed after an avalanche hit a gold mine in a remote area of northern Afghanistan...

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:01am

World

Biden Administration to reportedly initiate dialogue with Taliban

The Biden Administration's Afghanistan negotiator has begun a diplomatic trip, which will reportedly include the first meeting of the new administration with the Taliban.
The State Department did not immediately provide comment on the agenda Zalmay Khalilzad is bringing to the Taliban, which belatedly resumed peace talks with the U.S. client Afghan government last week.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 07:18pm

World

IPRI hosts distinguished lecture series on Afghan Peace Process

On Friday, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) hosted the distinguished lecture series on the "Afghan Peace Process: The Contours, Implementation, and Contemporary Status” by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan.
While discussing the dynamics of the Afghan Peace Process, Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan noted that there are three parties to ensure a durable peace process in Afghanistan, which include the United States, the Taliban and the Afghan Republic.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

World

Afghanistan begins Covid vaccine campaign amid surge in violence

Kabul, along with urban areas across the country, have been rocked in the recent weeks by frequent explosions on an almost daily basis amid fraught peace talks between the government and the Taliban.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 01:58pm

Pakistan

Qatari envoy, Qureshi discuss Afghan peace process

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed hope that progress on the implementation of the...

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am

US should consult Taliban on any Afghan pullout delay: Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The United States should consult the Taliban on any extension of a May 1 deadline for a full US troop...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:26pm

World

Afghanistan peace talks under threat as major Taliban spring offensive takes shape

“Taliban violence is much higher than historical norms,” Miller told Reuters. “It just doesn’t create the conditions to move forward in what is hopefully a historic turning point for Afghanistan.”

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:14pm

World

Taliban 'clearly' behind violence in Afghanistan: US

A study mandated by the US Congress has called for a delay in the pullout, warning it would effectively hand the Taliban a victory.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 11:00am

World

No decision on any NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stoltenberg says

NATO defence ministers made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan at a meeting on Thursday, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the allies faced a dilemma as violence increases again.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

Pakistan

Twitter removes Taliban account after tweet threatening Malala

The tweet, which was posted in Urdu, read: “Malala to return home ‘because we have a score to settle with you and your father’, adding that ‘there would be no mistake’ next time.
“This is the ex-spokesperson of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan who claims the attack on me and many innocent people. He is now threatening people on social media. How did he escape?” she tweeted.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:27pm

Twitter removes Taliban account after tweet threatening Malala

The tweet, which was posted in Urdu, read: “Malala to return home ‘because we have a score to settle with you and your father’, adding that ‘there would be no mistake’ next time.
“This is the ex-spokesperson of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan who claims the attack on me and many innocent people. He is now threatening people on social media. How did he escape?” Malala tweeted.

Updated 18 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

World

Taliban 'open letter' urges US to honour Doha agreement

The letter, signed by the Taliban deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, warned that the group would not allow anyone to interfere in Afghanistan’s affairs
The US pledged to withdraw all international troops by April this year but violent conflict continues in Afghanistan

Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:57am

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

KABUL: The Taliban on Tuesday urged the US to honour a landmark withdrawal deal under which all foreign troops would...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:31am

World

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

NATO Secretary General on Monday said the alliance would not withdraw its troops from Afghanistan "before the time is right".

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:10pm

World

NATO says will not withdraw forces from Afghanistan ‘before time is right’

According to Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, the multilateral military alliance will not withdraw its forces from Afghanistan "before the time is right", after nearly two decades of involvement in the country's fight against terrorism.
The NATO Chief made these comments ahead of a virtual conference this week, which will signify the alliance's highest-level talks with the Biden Administration, after four years of tense relations under President Trump.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 02:34pm

World

Taliban must do more to meet its peace deal commitments, NATO says

We see that there is still a need for the Taliban to do more when it comes to delivering on their commitments ... to make sure that they break old ties with international terrorists.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:42pm

World

Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire

Taking advantage of the situation, Taliban insurgents attacked a nearby security post after the blaze broke out, Farhad added.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

Taliban warn US-led forces against extending their stay in Afghanistan

"Our message to the upcoming NATO ministerial meeting is that the continuation of occupation and war is neither in your interest nor in the interest of your and our people," the Taliban said in a statement.
"Anyone seeking extension of wars and occupation will be held liable for it just like the previous two decades."

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 09:27pm

World

Four Afghan civil servants killed in rush-hour ambush

The surge in violence in recent months comes amid a deadlock in peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan government.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 08:43pm

Pakistan

Biden’s review of US-Afghan peace deal: Speakers say Pakistan’s role reborn

LAHORE: While giving Biden’s call to review, Head of Center on International Cooperation New York University Dr...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

Energy, infrastructure projects: Turkmenistan, Taliban hold talks

ASHGABAT, (Turkmenistan): Turkmenistan hosted Afghanistan's Taliban for talks Saturday, the Turkmen foreign ministry...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

World

NATO urges Taliban to 'live up to commitments'

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday urged the Taliban to honour commitments to reduce...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

World

High levels of torture in Afghan prisons

KABUL: Afghans detained domestically on terror or security charges are being routinely tortured, the United Nations...

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Diesel/Litre / Apr 25	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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