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Pakistan calls on international community to play role to address systematic violence against women in IIOJK

The incidents of systematic violence and mass rapes in IIOJK have been documented by a number of independent Commissions, human rights organzations, global media and civil society organizations, including the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the FO said.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 02:12pm

World

UN condemns Myanmar junta after three killed in anti-coup unrest

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the use of "deadly violence" against the crowd in Mandalay.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

World

UN experts raise concern over India's move to enact laws in IIOJK that could discriminate Muslims, other minorities

“The number of successful applicants for domicile certificates that appear to be from outside Jammu and Kashmir raises concerns that demographic change on a linguistic, religious and ethnic basis is already underway,” the UN experts said.
The experts are in contact with the Indian government on this matter.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 02:42pm

World

UN urges global Covid vaccine plan, warns of dangerous inequity

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Wednesday led calls for a coordinated global effort to vaccinate against...

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:08am

World

UN warns battle for Marib threatens millions of Yemenis

Military officials told AFP that the rebels had advanced towards the city on two fronts overnight after heavy fighting with government forces.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 05:10pm

Pakistan

UNSC must utilize its mechanisms to promote political solutions to long-standing disputes: Munir Akram

He said it is another matter that the international community, including the Security Council, has been unable to find political solutions to several long-standing disputes such as Jammu and Kashmir.
UN peacekeeping has so far not been used to impose peace; but rather to help preserve peace and foster conditions for the political resolution of the underlying conflicts and disputes,” Akram said.

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 10:41am

World

Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Houthis as terrorists, says Saudi UN representative

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organisation despite a US decision to lift...

Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am

World

UN Security Council to debate challenge of global vaccine access

He has repeatedly called for vaccines to be treated as a "global public good," without specifying exactly how that might happen.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

British-Pakistani lawyer Karim Khan elected chief prosecutor at ICC

The British lawyer won the votes of 72 out of 123 countries.
He will begin his nine-year term on June 16.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:30am

Sports

ICC elects new prosecutor

UNITED NATIONS: The International Criminal Court’s 123 member countries on Friday began voting in New York to ...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan for debt relief to help poor countries rebuild Covid-hit economies

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for finding a “long-term and comprehensive” solution of the debt problem for...

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:43am

World

US to ‘re-engage’ with UN rights council after Trump pullout

GENEVA: The United States said Monday it would “re-engage” with the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years...

Published 09 Feb, 2021 04:43am

World

Biden administration moves to rejoin U.N. Human Rights Council

“We know that the Council has the potential to be an important forum for those fighting tyranny and injustice around the world. By being present at the table, we seek to reform it and ensure it can live up to that potential,” a senior State Department official said.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 12:06pm

Pakistan

Pakistan says UN report vindicates its stand on threats from Afghanistan

The report vindicates Pakistan’s longstanding position on threats posed to Pakistan and the region by groups like the TTP, JuA, HuA and their affiliates, based in Afghanistan, FO said.
- The FO said Pakistan stands firm in its resolve to partner with international community against the menace of terrorism.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:08am

Threats from Afghan-based terror groups: UN report vindicates Pakistan’s position: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for a “dedicated” effort by Afghan security forces and Resolute Support Mission...

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 09:33am

World

US accepts Haiti president on term

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The United States on Friday accepted unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s claim to hold...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

UN recognises threat to Pakistan posed by TTP, JuA terrorists

UNITED NATIONS: A new UN report has acknowledged the action taken by Pakistani government against individuals ...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Editorials

UN chief on Kashmir question

EDITORIAL: At his first news briefing of the New Year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the issues...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Qureshi writes to UN about IIOJK situation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday wrote a letter to UN Security Council (UNSC) president and ...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

World

UN warns Tigray conflict could spark broader destablization in Ethiopia

He said there were troubling accusations of sexual and gender-based violence.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 11:05am

World

UN court takes on Iran-US sanctions case

THE HAGUE: The UN’s top court ruled on Wednesday that it can take on Iran’s bid to overturn US nuclear sanctions...

Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am

World

Dubai creates ‘space court’ for out-of-this-world disputes

DUBAI: Dubai announced Monday the creation of a “space court” to settle commercial disputes, as the UAE — ...

Updated 02 Feb, 2021 09:52am

World

Libyan election vow must be honoured 'at all costs': UN

The new leadership will then be tasked with guiding the oil-rich and conflict-ravaged North African country until elections scheduled for December 24.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 04:50pm

World

Iran hangs man for ‘terror’, despite UN appeal

TEHRAN: Iran hanged a man for murder, abduction and “terrorist” links on Saturday, the judiciary’s website...

Published 31 Jan, 2021 03:36am

Pakistan

Kashmir dispute: UN chief offers good offices to Pakistan, India for mediation

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

Pakistan

Prohibition of nuclear weapons: Pakistan not bound by treaty: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan does not consider itself bound by any of the obligations enshrined in Treaty on the Prohibition...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

World

UN chief says any military confrontation between Pakistan, India will be 'disaster of unmitigated proportions'

“It is clear when seeing Pakistan and India, any military confrontation between the two would be a disaster of unmitigated proportions for both countries and for the whole world,” Guterres said.
It is absolutely essential for the two neighbors to be able to 'come together and seriously discuss their problems', the UN Secretary-General said.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:47am

World

Europe’s vaccine row worsens as WHO probe set to begin in China

BERLIN: Europe’s row with AstraZeneca worsened Thursday with a German recommendation against administering the...

Published 29 Jan, 2021 04:55am

World

UN says US aid for Palestinian refugees won't cover shortfall

Alrifai said the "2021 financial year looks very difficult".

Published 28 Jan, 2021 07:48pm

World

UN concerned clashes in Yemen's Hodeida putting civilians at risk

The Huthis have attacked to the south of the city where pro-government forces maintain positions, pro-government military sources said earlier this month.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:43pm

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Stock	Price
First IBL Mod. / Jun 29 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	4.80 ▲ 0.70 (17.07%)
Quetta Textile / Jun 29 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	7.75 ▲ 0.76 (10.87%)
Awwal Modaraba / Jun 29 Awwal Modaraba(AWWAL)	10.43 ▲ 0.92 (9.67%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jun 29 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.24 ▲ 0.24 (8.00%)
United Insurance / Jun 29 The United Insurance Company(UNIC)	8.39 ▲ 0.59 (7.56%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Jun 29 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	123.01 ▲ 8.58 (7.50%)
Sanofi-Aventis / Jun 29 Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan Limited(SAPL)	993.83 ▲ 69.33 (7.50%)
Arif Habib Corp / Jun 29 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	35.20 ▲ 2.45 (7.48%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jun 29 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	43.25 ▲ 3.01 (7.48%)
J.K.Spinning / Jun 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	56.16 ▲ 3.91 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Sindh Modaraba / Jun 29 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	7.36 ▲ -0.91 (-11.00%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.82 ▲ -0.56 (-10.41%)
JS Investments / Jun 29 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	11.25 ▲ -1.00 (-8.16%)
Gatron Ind. / Jun 29 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	402.37 ▲ -32.62 (-7.50%)
Khyber Tobacco / Jun 29 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	215.97 ▲ -17.51 (-7.50%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 29 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	16.65 ▲ -1.35 (-7.50%)
Supernet Ltd. / Jun 29 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	19.31 ▲ -1.56 (-7.47%)
Feroze 1888 / Jun 29 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	63.00 ▲ -5.00 (-7.35%)
Hussain Industries / Jun 29 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	15.20 ▲ -1.20 (-7.32%)
Premium Textile / Jun 29 Premium Textile Mills Limited(PRET)	690.10 ▲ -49.90 (-6.74%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,279,000 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,615,500 ▼ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Jun 29 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	7,537,000 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	5,582,406 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jun 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	4,353,672 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,202,157 ▼ 0.00
Sui North Gas / Jun 29 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	4,059,218 ▼ 0.00
Habib Bank / Jun 29 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	3,439,886 ▼ 0.00
Kot Addu Power / Jun 29 Kot Addu Power Company Limited(KAPCO)	3,431,945 ▼ 0.00
MCB Bank Ltd / Jun 29 MCB Bank Limited(MCB)	2,937,393 ▼ 0.00

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 28	206.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 28	206.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 28	136.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 28	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 28	1.22
Euro to USD / Jun 28	1.05
UK LIBOR % / Jun 28	1.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 28	3821.55
India Sensex / Jun 28	53177.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 28	26741.34
Nasdaq / Jun 28	11181.54
Hang Seng / Jun 28	22132.44
FTSE 100 / Jun 28	7323.41
Dow Jones / Jun 28	30946.99
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 28	13231.82
France CAC40 / Jun 28	6086.02

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 28	111.30
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 28	18980.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 28	122200.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 28	1822.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 28	93.77

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