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Pandemic-driven shift to home work carries risks, UN says

The ILO estimated that in 2019, there were about 260 million home-based workers around the world, representing 7.9 percent of global employment.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 07:27pm

World

UN says Peruvian police used excessive force in protests

Security forces had failed to comply with international human rights norms and standards.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 04:37pm

World

UN urges 'immediate release' of detained Hong Kong dissidents

In an operation involving 1,000 officers, Hong Kong police arrested the activists for "subversion”.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 06:22pm

World

Malaysian Consultative Council for OIC urge UN to intervene to ensure Asiya Andrabi's release

The MAPIM has condemned the human rights violations of Kashmiris in IIOJK by Indian forces.
The UN was urged to intervene in the case of Andrabi and her associates to ensure the protection of their human rights.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 01:52pm

World

UK court to hear bail plea for WikiLeaks' Assange

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday that Assange was "free to return home" to Australia once the legal cases against him had concluded.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 10:55am

Pakistan

UN silence over plight of Indian minorities regrettable: Chaudhry Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar also announced to name a forest near Head Baloki after founder of the Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak Dev Gee.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 02:44am

Pakistan

Farooq stresses for reshaping Kashmir policy

He said on August 5, 2019, India scrapped special status of Kashmir against the wishes of Kashmiri people.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:57pm

Pakistan

Govt effectively highlighting Kashmir issue at international forums: Zartaj Gul

The minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has emerged as an ambassador of Kashmiri people and reframing Kashmir issue globally.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:53pm

Pakistan

Kashmiris destined to win freedom: Raja Basharat

He expressed the optimism that the freedom struggle of the Kashmiris will bear fruit and they will win freedom soon.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to continue to support Kashmir's 'freedom': Ali Muhammad Khan

The minister said that this was a commitment of the whole world with Kashmiris through UN Forum that they will decide their own fate themselves.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 11:44pm

Pakistan

KP CM urges world community, UN to play role in resolution of Kashmir issue

He said that Indian forces were committing atrocities and grossly violating human rights in the occupied valley.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

Pakistan

PM reiterates Pakistan's unequivocal support to Kashmiri people in their right to self-determination

"We observe this day as a reminder to the UN & its member states of their unfulfilled commitment to the Kashmiri people," he added.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 03:10am

World

'Good riddance,' China says as Germany leaves U.N. Security Council

Germany finishes a two-year term on the 15-member council at the end of this month and Ambassador Christoph Heusgen plans to retire after more than 40 years as a diplomat.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 09:38am

Pakistan

Human Rights Ministry demands UN to investigate extrajudicial killings of 11 Pakistani Hindus

Mazari says extrajudicial executions by Indian security forces in Manipur, have not been fully investigated
UN should constitute an investigation team, under the auspices of the UN and India should hand over of the dead bodies of deceased to family members

Published 22 Dec, 2020 10:42am

World

Russia, Rwanda send military support to Central Africa Republic to quell election violence

Security forces and U.N. peacekeepers have been battling rebels who have occupied towns and roads outside the capital.
Russia, which has previously sent arms and military contractors to CAR as it seeks to increase its influence in Africa, has not commented on reports in the media it had sent in troops and military aid.

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 06:08pm

Pakistan takes up attack on UNMOGIP observers with the UN: FO

Letter states deliberate targeting of the UN Observers and their vehicle appears to be a new plot by India to hinder UNMOGIP’s work, and facilitate another Indian military misadventure against Pakistan
Pakistan had credible information that the RSS-BJP Government is planning to stage a ‘false flag’ attack to divert attention from its domestic difficulties: FO

Published 20 Dec, 2020 04:25pm

Pakistan

UN confirms attack on its vehicle near Rawalakot, says investigating incident

“The Mission is currently investigating the incident,” says Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq.
“UNMOGIP personnel and the driver were not harmed but the vehicle sustained some damage,” says the spokesman.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 05:03pm

World

Yemen's president, separatists announce new power-sharing government

It would include southern separatists in the internationally-recognised government, part of a deal to end a power struggle between the nominal allies.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 09:46am

Pakistan

Indian forces 'specifically targeted' UN vehicle from across LoC: FO

The UN officers were on their way to Polas village to meet with the victims of Indian ceasefire violations when they came under fire.
This reprehensible act of unprovoked firing by India on the UNMOGIP officers is 'indicative of a new low in the conduct of Indian occupation troops', FO spokesperson said.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 04:51pm

World

Iran rejects IAEA chief's call that new agreement needed after Biden takes office

IAEA head Grossi says there had been too many breaches by Iran for the agreement to simply snap back into place when Biden takes office next month
Biden had hinted the United States will rejoin the deal "if Iran resumes strict compliance"

Published 18 Dec, 2020 12:44pm

Business & Finance

Libya's central bank board to hold first formal meeting in 5 years, UN says

The bank has been split for years between rival branches in east and west, with different currency exchange rates in place.
Though the board held a preliminary virtual meeting earlier this month.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 02:01am

World

UN decries 66 massacres in Colombia in 2020

She stressed the need for the country to develop a public policy to dismantle "the criminal groups that succeeded paramilitary structures and their support networks," as was stipulated in the 2016 peace agreement.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:19pm

Pakistan

PM to address climate change summit by UN today

The PM will apprise the world about the efforts being made by Pakistan to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country.
Around 75 world leaders will attend the summit.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 10:41am

Pakistan

Pakistan urges UN, EU to probe report exposing Indian propaganda network

The investigation report uncovered a network consisting of 265 fake local media outlets in 65 countries, serving New Delhi’s interest as well as multiple dubious think tanks and NGOs.
"We urge the UN human rights machinery, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as human rights experts to take a serious look as to how a prestigious platform such as the human rights council was thus misused," says Qureshi.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 05:44pm

World

More than 80 million people displaced globally due to violence in 2020 conflicts: UN

The UNHCR's preliminary figures suggest that by the end of 2019, 79.5 million people were living uprooted and displaced, including nearly 30 million refugees
Coronavirus crisis had affected every aspect of human life and severely worsened existing challenges for the forcibly displaced and stateless, says UNHCR

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:50pm

Business & Finance

COVID-19 set to push over 32mn of the world’s poorest people into extreme poverty: UN

The extreme poverty level in LDCs is projected to expand by 32 million in 2020, to reach 377 million people.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 11:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan hands over dossier on Indian terrorism to UN

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov 'promised to study the dossier', Munir Akram tweeted.
The dossier contains details related to RAW funding information, audio clips of handlers communication and other India sponsored terrorist activities in Pakistan.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 04:01pm

World

Two thirds of school-age kids without internet access:

Worldwide, 55 percent of males and 48 percent of females were using the internet in 2019, but the differences are far starker in low-income countries and in poorer regions.

Published 01 Dec, 2020 04:21pm

World

U.N. chief calls for Afghan ceasefire and inclusive peace

“Progress toward peace will contribute to the development of the entire region, and is a vital step towards the safe, orderly and dignified return of millions of displaced Afghans.”

Published 24 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

World

Greenhouse gas levels at new high, despite Covid-19 measures: UN

"The lockdown-related fall in emissions is just a tiny blip on the long-term graph. We need a sustained flattening of the curve," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:03pm

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Sindh Modaraba / Jun 29 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	8.27 ▲ 0.97 (13.29%)
F.Treet Manuf / Jun 29 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	10.50 ▲ 0.77 (7.91%)
AEL Textile / Jun 29 AEL Textile Limited(AEL)	15.05 ▲ 1.05 (7.50%)
K.S.B.Pumps / Jun 29 KSB Pumps Company Limited(KSBP)	114.43 ▲ 7.98 (7.50%)
Sanofi-Aventis / Jun 29 Sanofi-Aventis Pakistan Limited(SAPL)	924.50 ▲ 64.50 (7.50%)
Shahtaj Textile / Jun 29 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	94.77 ▲ 6.61 (7.50%)
Shams Textile / Jun 29 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	46.20 ▲ 3.21 (7.47%)
Zahid Jee Tex. / Jun 29 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	22.73 ▲ 1.58 (7.47%)
Bata (Pak) / Jun 29 Bata Pakistan Limited(BATA)	2290.00 ▲ 157.10 (7.37%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jun 29 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	53.00 ▲ 3.50 (7.07%)

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Oilboy Engergy (R) / Jun 29 Oilboy Engergy Limited (R)(OBOYR1)	0.06 ▲ -0.53 (-89.83%)
Cordoba Logistics / Jun 29 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	11.50 ▲ -3.12 (-21.34%)
Hira Textile / Jun 29 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	2.25 ▲ -0.41 (-15.41%)
Punjab Mod / Jun 29 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.63 ▲ -0.29 (-15.10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 29 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.69 ▲ -0.29 (-14.65%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jun 29 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.80 ▲ -0.11 (-12.09%)
Prud Mod.1st / Jun 29 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.56 ▲ -0.19 (-10.86%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jun 29 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	8.00 ▲ -0.95 (-10.61%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Jun 29 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	5.00 ▲ -0.59 (-10.55%)
Bilal Fibres / Jun 29 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.05 ▲ -0.22 (-9.69%)

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K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,400,000 ▼ 0.00
Oilboy Engergy (R) / Jun 29 Oilboy Engergy Limited (R)(OBOYR1)	22,800,500 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,981,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 29 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	16,568,997 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	9,642,756 ▼ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	9,086,182 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Jun 29 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	7,028,500 ▼ 0.00
G3 Technologies / Jun 29 G3 Technologies Limited(GTECH)	6,527,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 29 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	5,864,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Jun 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	5,792,481 ▼ 0.00

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 27	207.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 27	207.30
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 27	135.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 27	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 27	1.23
Euro to USD / Jun 27	1.06
UK LIBOR % / Jun 27	1.58

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 27	3900.11
India Sensex / Jun 27	53161.28
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 27	26856.89
Nasdaq / Jun 27	11524.55
Hang Seng / Jun 27	22049.42
FTSE 100 / Jun 27	7258.32
Dow Jones / Jun 27	31438.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 27	13186.07
France CAC40 / Jun 27	6047.31

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 27	110.74
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 27	18980.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 27	122200.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 27	1823.38
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 27	94.02

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