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Turkey hopes for 'good start' with Biden

Turkey has had a turbulent relationship with Donald Trump's administration but Erdogan has also formed a bond with the outgoing president, who has spoken fondly of him.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:25am

World

EU weighs up sanctions against Turkey in east Med gas dispute

Tensions flared in August when Turkey - a NATO ally and candidate for EU membership - sent a survey vessel to map out energy drilling prospects in waters also claimed by Greece.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 04:54pm

World

Erdogan seeks 'win-win formula' in Greece gas row

NATO members Turkey and Greece have been at loggerheads over maritime territory in the eastern Mediterranean, believed to be rich in energy resources including natural gas.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 04:01pm

World

Erdogan to Putin: Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire efforts could include others

The ceasefire signed on Nov. 10 halted military action in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians, after the worst fighting in the region since the 1990s.

Published 25 Nov, 2020 04:58pm

World

Erdogan says government will implement reform with nationalist allies

He also praised the AKP's parliamentary alliance with the nationalist MHP, a day after MHP leader Devlet Bahceli dismissed media speculation about rifts with the AKP over the recent government talk of reforms.

Published 25 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

Markets

Erdogan says rate hike was bitter but necessary pill for Turkey

"We are aware that we need to take some bitter pills if needed at this stage. I evaluate yesterday's interest rate hike decision in this framework," he said.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 04:43pm

Markets

Erdogan vows painful reforms to woo investors

Turkey's main banking index shot up by eight percent on Erdogan's remarks.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 07:13pm

World

Erdogan thanks Trump for 'warm friendship': Turkish presidency

"No matter how the official election result is certified, I am grateful for your sincere and determined vision for the development of the Turkey-US relationship,"

Published 11 Nov, 2020 01:14am

World

Erdogan congratulates Biden, thanks Trump

Erdogan's statement came a full three days after US media called the election in Biden's favour, underscoring the close personal bond the Turkish leader enjoyed with Trump.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 01:03am

Markets

Erdogan oust central bank chief after lira hits record lows

The Turkish currency, lira, has depreciated since the beginning of the year, falling by a record 30 percent.

Published 07 Nov, 2020 03:50pm

Markets

Erdogan says Turkey in economic war against interest, exchange rates

Erdogan, a self-described enemy of high interest rates, has said they cause high inflation, and has repeatedly called for lower borrowing costs.
Turkey's lira has lost around 30 percent of its value this year, and economists expect the central bank to continue hike rates after a 200 bps hike last month.

Published 31 Oct, 2020 06:07pm

World

Syria strike shows Russia not seeking 'lasting peace': Erdogan

The attack killed 78 fighters in the bloodiest surge in violence since a truce almost eight months ago.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 05:44pm

World

Erdogan files criminal complaint against Dutch politician Wilders

On Saturday Wilders posted a cartoon picture of Erdogan and captioned it "terrorist". On Monday he posted an image of a sinking ship with a Turkish flag on it.
Even though the crime was committed directly against the person in the presidential seat, the value that is being violated is the state's political government structure.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:06pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan says Macron 'needs treatment' over attitude to Muslims

Macron pledged to fight "Islamist separatism", which he said was threatening to take control in some Muslim communities around France, drawing a sharp rebuke from Erdogan.
What is the problem of this person called Macron with Muslims and Islam? Macron needs treatment on a mental level," Erdogan said

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:47pm

World

Erdogan tells Macron to undergo 'mental checks'

Erdogan also predicted Macron would not do well in the French presidential election in 2022.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:05pm

World

Erdogan says Turkey tested Russian S-400s, shrugs off US objections

Washington says Ankara's purchase of the Russian systems compromises NATO defences, and has threatened sanctions.
The two NATO allies have long been at odds over the S-400s and Washington reacted last year by suspending Turkey from its F-35 jet programme.

Published 23 Oct, 2020 06:32pm

Markets

Turkey lifts Black Sea gas field estimate after new find: Erdogan

Erdogan said in August the field contained 320 billion cubic metres of gas, making it Turkey's biggest natural gas discovery.
"Work in this borehole has been completed after reaching a depth of 4,775 metres as planned previously," Erdogan said,

Published 18 Oct, 2020 12:39am

World

Erdogan tells Trudeau suspension of drone exports is against alliance spirit

Canada suspended the export of some drone technology to Turkey earlier this month as it probes allegations the equipment was used by Azeri forces involved in fighting with Armenia.

Published 17 Oct, 2020 04:10pm

World

Turkey vows to give Greece 'answer it deserves' over east Med dispute: Erdogan

The United States and Germany, both allies of Turkey, have labelled the gas exploration mission a "provocation" and urged Ankara to recall the ship.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 06:57pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan to announce new size of gas reserves on Oct. 17

If the gas can be commercially extracted, it could lessen Turkey's dependence on Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan for energy imports.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 05:49pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan says Minsk group stalling on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Ankara has repeatedly called on the Minsk Group, formed to mediate the conflict and led by France, Russia and the United States, to urge Armenia to withdraw from the region.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 05:30pm

World

Erdogan tells EU's Michel that progress needed on improving Turkey-EU ties

Erdogan told Michel in a phone call that Turkey expected "concrete steps" from the EU on holding a regional conference with eastern Mediterranean states.
"continuing steps to escalate tensions in the eastern Mediterranean despite Turkey's well-intentioned approach".

Published 13 Oct, 2020 12:31am

World

Turkey's Erdogan to visit Qatar, Kuwait on Wednesday

He will meet Qatar's ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. In Kuwait, he is due to meet the new ruler, Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
The visit to Qatar is notable as Qatar is one of the few Arab countries that supports Turkey's intervention in Libya.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 12:02am

World

Erdogan says Turkey stands by 'oppressed' in the Caucasus

"We strive day and night for our country to take its deserved place in the global world order. We stand by the oppressed everywhere from Syria to Libya, from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Caucasus," he said.

Updated 03 Oct, 2020 05:48pm

Pakistan

Gandapur hails Turkish President for raising voice in support of Kashmiris

Turkey has always supported Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir and the entire nation values it’s role on the Kashmir issue, the minister said in a statement issued here.

Updated 23 Sep, 2020 07:42pm

Erdogan urges dialogue on east Mediterranean, not 'harassment'

NATO allies Turkey and Greece are embroiled in a row over a maritime gas drilling dispute that has pitted Ankara against other EU member states.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 08:53pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan says COVID-19 vaccine must be for everyone

"No matter what country they are produced in, vaccines that are made ready to be administered should be presented to the common use of humanity," he said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

World

Erdogan urges diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear programme

The United States on Monday announced new sanctions against Iran's defense ministry and others involved in its nuclear and weapons programme.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

World

Turkey, Greece agree east Med talks: Turkish presidency

The two sides agreed to open negotiations during a three-way videoconference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel .

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:04pm

World

Turkey upset by Sarraj's plan to step down in Libya: Erdogan

Sarraj announced on Wednesday his intention to step down by the end of October
A development like this, hearing such news, has been upsetting for us," Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 06:58pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 8	278.28
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 8	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 8	155.51
USD to Swiss Franc / May 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 8	1.25
Euro to USD / May 8	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
India Sensex / May 8	73466.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 8	38202.37
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Hang Seng / May 8	18313.86
FTSE 100 / May 8	8354.05
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
Germany DAX 30 / May 8	18498.38

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 7	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 8	78.99
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 8	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 8	2308.85
Cotton US¢/pound / May 8	80.06
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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