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US seeks to boost Afghan airlift operations

The Taliban, infamous for an ultra-strict interpretation of Sharia law during their initial 1996-2001 rule of Afghanistan, have repeatedly vowed a softer version this time

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 10:38am

Business & Finance

Mexico wants talks with United States over auto content rules in trade pact

MEXICO CITY: Mexico sought formal consultation with the United States on Friday over the interpretation and...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Seven die in chaos near Kabul Airport: UK

LONDON: Britain said Sunday that seven Afghans have died in the chaos near Kabul airport as the British defence...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 05:01am

World

US VP Harris begins Asia trip amid Afghan debacle

The hardline militant swift return to power a week ago, and desperate scenes of thousands trying to flee

Published 22 Aug, 2021 10:53am

World

Afghans face 'impossible' race against time to flee Kabul

In the week since the hardline militants took back power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have vowed a softer version of their brutal rule from 1996-2001

Published 22 Aug, 2021 10:40am

World

US restricts visas for Nicaraguan officials over pre-election crackdown

WASHINGTON: The United States has slapped visa restrictions on 19 Nicaraguan officials that it accuses of being...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:09am

World

Taliban revenge fears grow in Afghanistan: report

The Taliban have been conducting 'targeted door-to-door visits' of people who worked with US and NATO forces, according to a confidential document by the UN's threat assessment consultants

Updated 20 Aug, 2021 09:30am

World

US has airlifted 7,000 people from Afghanistan: Pentagon

Since the start of evacuation operations on August 14th, we have airlifted approximately 7,000 total evacuees

Published 19 Aug, 2021 08:09pm

World

Taliban urge Afghans to leave Kabul airport after days of deadly chaos

While Kabul has been generally calm since Taliban forces entered on Sunday after a week of stunning advances across the country, the airport has been in chaos as people rushed for a way out of Afghan capital

Published 19 Aug, 2021 02:54pm

World

US reiterates Ghani ‘no longer a figure in Afghanistan’

WASHINGTON: The United States reiterated Wednesday that it did not see Ashraf Ghani as a player in Afghanistan, ...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

World

Biden's vow to airlift Afghan allies meets ticking clock, risky rescue

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's pledge to evacuate thousands more at-risk Afghans who worked for the US government...

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 12:13pm

Markets

Japanese shares fall as Delta fears, stronger yen weigh

The Nikkei share average dropped 1.86% to 27,455.43 by 0213 GMT, while the broader Topix fell 1.71% to 1,922.95

Published 16 Aug, 2021 12:24pm

World

Trump calls for Biden to resign over Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

It is time for Joe Biden to resign in disgrace for what he has allowed to happen to Afghanistan, Trump said in a statement

Published 16 Aug, 2021 10:14am

World

Timeline: Key dates in Afghanistan since 2001

KABUL: With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, here is a recap of landmark events in the war-torn country...

Published 16 Aug, 2021 09:49am

World

Afghan women bankers 'forced from roles' as Taliban takes control

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the group has not taken a decision on whether to allow female bank employees in the areas which it controls

Published 13 Aug, 2021 02:09pm

World

Kabul evacuations -- echoes of US exit from Saigon?

A photo that immortalized America's defeat in Vietnam, showing evacuees boarding a helicopter on the roof of a building, spread fast on social networks after the United States announced the emergency deployment on Thursday

Published 13 Aug, 2021 10:07am

World

US authorizes Covid booster jabs for those with weak immune systems

The country has entered yet another wave of the Covid-19 pandemic

Published 13 Aug, 2021 09:50am

World

US, UK to launch evacuation flights as Taliban advance across Afghanistan

The orders came as the Taliban took control of Kandahar, the nation's second biggest city in the insurgency's heartland, leaving only Kabul and pockets of other territory in government hands

Published 13 Aug, 2021 09:39am

World

Turkey says Kabul airport issue to ‘take shape’ in coming days

He was speaking at the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad as Afghan government forces battled Taliban fighters in and around several cities on Thursday

Published 12 Aug, 2021 12:15pm

World

US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban take more territory

Thousands were trying to enter Kabul, even after the city has witnessed attacks in diplomatic districts

Published 10 Aug, 2021 12:14pm

World

'Prolonged' Afghan civil war likely: former US envoy

WASHINGTON: A prolonged civil war in Afghanistan is more likely than a rapid Taliban takeover as the United States'...

Published 09 Aug, 2021 05:05am

World

Raisi names US-sanctioned Mokhber as first VP

TEHRAN: Iran's new ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday named the chairman of a powerful state-owned...

Published 09 Aug, 2021 05:05am

Sports

All-conquering US win seventh straight women's Olympic basketball title

The Americans' seventh title equalled the longest ever streak by a team in any Olympic sport -- matching the feat of the US men's basketball team between 1936 and 1968

Published 08 Aug, 2021 09:56am

World

US COVID-19 cases hit six-month high at over 100,000

Some private companies are also mandating vaccines for employees and customers

Published 05 Aug, 2021 02:36pm

World

More than 200 million coronavirus cases worldwide: AFP tally

The current wave in Indonesia is the worst since the outbreak of the pandemic and the country is now recording by far the most daily deaths worldwide

Updated 05 Aug, 2021 01:52pm

World

Turkey criticises US statement on resettlement of Afghans

Hundreds of Afghans have crossed into Turkey in recent weeks amid rising violence in Afghanistan, raising concerns of a fresh influx of migrants

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:51pm

World

EU ahead of US in vaccination drive

The figures mean Europe has now nosed ahead of the US in the vaccine drive

Published 03 Aug, 2021 05:23pm

Technology

Huawei exec due back in Canada court over US extradition request

The arrests were seen by Ottawa as retaliation for Meng's detention, which Beijing denies

Published 03 Aug, 2021 09:46am

Markets

Asian markets drop as Delta fans recovery concerns

Wellington, Taipei and Jakarta edged up

Published 03 Aug, 2021 09:43am

World

US to take in thousands of more Afghan refugees

In light of increased levels of Taliban violence, the US government is working to provide certain Afghans, including those who worked with the United States, the opportunity for refugee resettlement to the United States," says State Department

Published 02 Aug, 2021 05:20pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.64
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 19	4967.23
India Sensex / Apr 19	73088.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Nasdaq / Apr 19	15282.01
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16224.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7895.85
Dow Jones / Apr 19	37986.40
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17737.36

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	83.14
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 19	214935
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2391.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 19	81.02
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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