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UK

UK, Australia agree post-Brexit free trade deal

LONDON": Britain on Tuesday unveiled a major free trade agreement with Australia as London pursues efforts to strike...

Published 16 Jun, 2021 03:39am

Business & Finance

UK, Australia agree post-Brexit free trade deal

Johnson said the latest agreement "marks a new dawn in the UK's relationship with Australia, underpinned by... shared history and common values".

Published 15 Jun, 2021 04:44pm

G7 to counter China's clout with big infrastructure project

The G7 is trying to find a coherent response to the growing assertiveness of President Xi Jinping after China's spectacular economic and military rise over the past 40 years.

Published 12 Jun, 2021 05:06pm

Pakistan

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 10 months

Total exports to the USA during July-April (2020-21) were recorded at US $ 4019.722 million against the exports of US $ 3368.090 million during July-April (2019-20).

Published 06 Jun, 2021 07:42pm

World

UK says all state contract bidders must commit to 2050 net zero goal

LONDON: Companies bidding for British government contracts must commit to net zero emissions by 2050 and publish...

Published 06 Jun, 2021 02:56am

World

Pakistan to sign debt relief agreements with four countries

The agreements will be signed with Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Kingdom
Pakistan owes approximately $11.54 billion to different lenders

Updated 01 Jun, 2021 04:56pm

World

UK to unveil plans for 'digital border'

LONDON: Britain is to announce plans for a "fully digital border" including the introduction of US-style electronic...

Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am

Business & Finance

France warns UK not to ‘play’ with N Ireland Brexit deal

THE HAGUE: France's European affairs minister warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading ...

Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am

Business & Finance

Response of RDAs in UK very encouraging, says envoy

The High Commissioner appreciated the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for allowing Pound Sterling denominated accounts, which he said, would help promote RDA in the UK.

Published 22 May, 2021 10:21am

Business & Finance

BoI stresses on increase bilateral trade between Pakistan & UK

Secretary BOI Ms. Fareena Mazhar shared that UK is the second largest investor in Pakistan with net FDI of US 1117.3 million in FY 2020 and a number of British companies with substantial investments are successfully operating in the country.

Published 20 May, 2021 10:27am

World

UK confident vaccines protect against Indian variant

According to government data the case numbers of the Indian variant have risen from 520 to 1,313 this week.

Published 16 May, 2021 08:38pm

World

UK must honour Brexit pledges or risk 'consequences': Barnier

The EU has already launched legal proceedings against Britain over a unilateral six-month delay to imposing customs controls on goods arriving in Northern Ireland from Britain.

Published 11 May, 2021 05:56pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan exports to UK witness 31pc growth

These are the highest-ever exports to UK in a 10-months’ period, said Dawood.

Published 08 May, 2021 10:26am

Pakistan

FIA stops Shehbaz Sharif from flying abroad

On Friday, the Lahore High Court granted Sharif conditional permission to travel abroad once for medical treatment.
- FIA stopped the PML-N leader, saying that his name was placed on another list.

Updated 08 May, 2021 09:56am

LHC grants Shehbaz permission to go abroad

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday allowed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition...

Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am

World

Malaysia bans flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh

Malaysia has banned flights from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal.
People from these countries will not be allowed to enter Malaysia from May 8.

Published 07 May, 2021 12:08pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, UK launch initiative to promote SMEs in country

The International Trade Centre (ITC) will implement the Revenue mobilization, Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) programme.
These efforts are part of a larger UK-supported REMIT programme aimed at contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic development in the country.

Published 07 May, 2021 11:27am

Alcohol deaths hit 20-year high in lockdown: UK data

LONDON: Alcohol deaths in England and Wales have reached the highest levels in 20 years following a sharp rise since...

Published 07 May, 2021 04:35am

World

UK, India to start formal FTA talks within months

Truss said India and Britain would start negotiations on an agreement "in the autumn", following the announcement of a preliminary "Enhanced Trade Partnership" deal.

Published 04 May, 2021 04:20pm

Business & Finance

Uber joins UK tech firm to make electric ride-hailing car

Uber has committed to becoming a fully-electric mobility platform in London by 2025 and by 2030 across North America and Europe, the statement noted.

Published 04 May, 2021 04:11pm

World

UK sends 1,000 more ventilators to India

"We're going to be sending out another package of 1,000 ventilators, very shortly," Foreign Secretary said.

Published 02 May, 2021 05:54pm

Pakistan

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 3 quarters

Total exports to the USA during July-March (2020-21) were recorded at US $ 3563.734 million against the exports of US $ 3103.817 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 01 May, 2021 06:26pm

World

WHO says Indian coronavirus variant found in at least 17 countries

The variant officially known as B.1.617, has been listed by WHO as a 'variant of interest'.
The variant has been found in USA, UK and Singapore.

Published 28 Apr, 2021 11:31am

Business & Finance

Despite COVID-19 global military spending almost reaches $2tn in 2020: SIPRI

Total global military expenditure rose to $1981 billion last year, an increase of 2.6 percent in real terms from 2019

Published 27 Apr, 2021 02:50pm

UK pledges support on FATF

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner (HC) to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner on Wednesday said that the United Kingdom...

Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am

UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to coronavirus worries

"Instead, Prime Ministers Modi and Johnson will speak later this month to agree and launch their ambitious plans for the future partnership between the UK and India."

Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:27pm

Pakistan

Research reveals rise of UK, South African variants of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Prof. Choudhary emphasized the need to step up genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 to timely identify and contain rapidly emerging new strains of the virus.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

World

UK lawmakers set for Prince Philip tributes

The comments came as the highest-ranking cleric in the Church of England that the queen heads led prayers at a memorial service for the Duke of Edinburgh.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 04:57pm

World

China says UK sheltering 'wanted criminals' after HK asylum ruling

Law said Wednesday he had been granted asylum in Britain, after fleeing the semi-autonomous territory following the introduction of a sweeping new security law.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:20pm

World

47 UK MPs question Boris Johnson's decision to place Pakistan on travel ‘red list’; demand further data and evidence

"The current rate of infection in Pakistan is also reportedly lower than the UK," the letter said.
We would be grateful if the full data and evidence can be provided to show why these specific countries have been added to the red list and provide an urgent clarification of the decision-making process, the MPs asked.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:17pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
S.G. Power Ltd. / Jun 19 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	2.55 ▲ 1.00 (64.52%)
Sally Tex. / Jun 19 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	6.03 ▲ 0.92 (18.00%)
First Elite Cap. Mod. / Jun 19 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	3.70 ▲ 0.39 (11.78%)
Dawood Equities / Jun 19 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	9.94 ▲ 1.00 (11.19%)
First National Equities / Jun 19 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	10.33 ▲ 1.00 (10.72%)
Premier Ins. / Jun 19 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	6.40 ▲ 0.61 (10.54%)
First Equity Mod. / Jun 19 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	6.00 ▲ 0.50 (9.09%)
Olympia Mills / Jun 19 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	12.61 ▲ 1.00 (8.61%)
TPL Corp / Jun 19 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	13.03 ▲ 1.00 (8.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 19 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	7.25 ▲ 0.54 (8.05%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Tex. / Jun 19 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	2.60 ▲ -0.34 (-11.56%)
Apna Microfinance (R) / Jun 19 Apna Microfinance Bank Ltd (R)(AMBLR4)	7.90 ▲ -1.00 (-11.24%)
Jahangir Siddiqui (R) / Jun 19 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd (R)(JSCLR1)	8.01 ▲ -1.00 (-11.10%)
Pak Gen. Ins. / Jun 19 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	4.00 ▲ -0.35 (-8.05%)
Bawany Air / Jun 19 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	14.34 ▲ -1.16 (-7.48%)
Landmark Sp. / Jun 19 Landmark Spinning Industries Limited(LMSM)	24.20 ▲ -1.94 (-7.42%)
Gatron Ind. / Jun 19 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	520.00 ▲ -40.99 (-7.31%)
Tandlianwala / Jun 19 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	147.00 ▲ -11.34 (-7.16%)
Mian Textile / Jun 19 Mian Textile Industries Limited(MTIL)	21.50 ▲ -1.64 (-7.09%)
Metro Steel / Jun 19 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	21.01 ▲ -1.49 (-6.62%)

Stock	Volume
Hum Network / Jun 19 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	87,482,000 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Jun 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	75,473,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Jun 19 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	70,116,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Jun 19 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	53,418,224 ▼ 0.00
Silkbank / Jun 19 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	44,108,000 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Jun 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	32,168,000 ▼ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Jun 19 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	31,350,500 ▼ 0.00
Hascol Petroleum / Jun 19 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	24,259,515 ▼ 0.00
First National Equities / Jun 19 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	22,319,000 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Glass / Jun 19 Ghani Global Glass Limited(GGGL)	21,806,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 18	156.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 18	156.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 18	110.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 18	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 18	1.39
Euro to USD / Jun 18	1.19
UK LIBOR % / Jun 18	0.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 18	4221.86
India Sensex / Jun 18	52323.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 18	29018.33
Nasdaq / Jun 18	14161.35
Hang Seng / Jun 18	28558.59
FTSE 100 / Jun 18	7153.43
Dow Jones / Jun 18	33823.45
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 18	15727.67
France CAC40 / Jun 18	6666.26

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Jun 18	70.94
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Jun 18	12300.00
Gold 10 Grams / Jun 18	89163.00
Gold Spot / Jun 18	1775.30
Cotton / Jun 18	84.06

UK

UK, Australia agree post-Brexit free trade deal

UK, Australia agree post-Brexit free trade deal

G7 to counter China's clout with big infrastructure project

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 10 months

UK says all state contract bidders must commit to 2050 net zero goal

Pakistan to sign debt relief agreements with four countries

UK to unveil plans for 'digital border'

France warns UK not to ‘play’ with N Ireland Brexit deal

Response of RDAs in UK very encouraging, says envoy

BoI stresses on increase bilateral trade between Pakistan & UK

UK confident vaccines protect against Indian variant

UK must honour Brexit pledges or risk 'consequences': Barnier

Pakistan exports to UK witness 31pc growth

FIA stops Shehbaz Sharif from flying abroad

LHC grants Shehbaz permission to go abroad

Malaysia bans flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh

Pakistan, UK launch initiative to promote SMEs in country

Alcohol deaths hit 20-year high in lockdown: UK data

UK, India to start formal FTA talks within months

Uber joins UK tech firm to make electric ride-hailing car

UK sends 1,000 more ventilators to India

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 3 quarters

WHO says Indian coronavirus variant found in at least 17 countries

Despite COVID-19 global military spending almost reaches $2tn in 2020: SIPRI

UK pledges support on FATF

UK PM Johnson cancels trip to India due to coronavirus worries

Research reveals rise of UK, South African variants of COVID-19 in Pakistan

UK lawmakers set for Prince Philip tributes

China says UK sheltering 'wanted criminals' after HK asylum ruling

47 UK MPs question Boris Johnson's decision to place Pakistan on travel ‘red list’; demand further data and evidence

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