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US Secretary of State Blinken vows 'firm action' against Myanmar military authorities

The United States stands with "the people of Burma as they demand the restoration of their democratically elected government," Blinken wrote in the post.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 12:48pm

Markets

Asian bonds sold off as US yields spike; Philippine stocks slump

President Rodrigo Duterte is due to decide next week on the future of coronavirus restrictions in Manila, which accounts for a significant chunk of the country's economic output.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:57am

Pakistan

We urge US to play its role for peace dialogue between Pakistan, India: Asad Majeed

“Pakistan is committed to a peaceful neighbourhood, the onus is now on India to create the right conditions. We urge the US to play its role,” Asad Majeed Khan said.
He also asked the Joe Biden administration to make a new approach to deal with a new and transformed Pakistan.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:52am

Markets

Asian markets struggle as inflation worries offset recovery hopes

Bitcoin eased to $57,150, having hit another record high of $58,350 over the weekend, and having passed $1 trillion in market capitalisation.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 09:48am

World

US nears 500,000 Covid deaths

WASHINGTON: The United States was on the brink Sunday of the grim milestone of 500,000 Covid-related deaths since ...

Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:25am

World

President Biden to focus on COVID-19, China, at his first G7 summit

In his upcoming meeting with world leaders from the G-7, President Joe Biden plans to focus on the global response to the pandemic, according to the White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday.
The Trump Administration held a volatile relationship with China, placing tariffs on Chinese goods and blocking supplies to Chinese telecommunications companies; while Biden as repeatedly taken aim at China for its treatment of the minority Uyghur community.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 01:26pm

World

Biden to visit Pfizer factory as Americans clamor for more COVID-19 vaccine supply

Globally, Pfizer and BioNTech aim to make 2 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this year. Pfizer's chief financial officer told Reuters earlier this month that it had recently doubled the size of the batches of its vaccine and increased the number of batches it was producing.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:15pm

World

Iran is playing with fire, Germany warns

“The more pressure is applied, the more difficult it gets to find a political solution,” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:12pm

Technology

TikTok strikes deal with UFC to live-stream content

The agreement includes weekly UFC livestreams that will feature behind-the-scenes footage and interactions with athletes, TikTok said in a blog post here.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:08pm

World

Rich nations stockpiling a billion more COVID-19 vaccine shots than needed: Report

In an analysis of current supply deals for COVID-19 vaccines, the ONE Campaign said wealthy countries, such as the United States and Britain, should share the excess doses to “supercharge” a fully global response to the pandemic.
On Thursday, the World Health Organization urged nations with vaccines not to share them unilaterally, but to donate them to the global COVAX scheme to ensure fairness.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 02:55pm

World

US consults Japan, South Korea on North Korea review

The Trump administration argued that it ended a diplomatic logjam and effectively stopped North Korea's nuclear and missile tests, although critics say that Pyongyang nonetheless advanced on the programs.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:23am

World

Blinken, Quad ministers discuss COVID, climate, security issues: State Dept.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Myanmar, COVID-19, climate and Indo-Pacific territorial and navigation issues with his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia on Thursday, the State Department said.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:52pm

World

COVID outbreak has shortened US life expectancy by a year, reveals report

Researchers made the finding by analyzing 99 percent of all US deaths, as well as provisional birth records, between January and June 2020
Evidence suggests that not all US COVID-19 deaths in 2020 were correctly tied to their cause

Published 18 Feb, 2021 02:25pm

Blinken says US to pay $200m in WHO obligations

UNITED NATIONS: The United States will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization by the end of the...

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:08am

World

Taliban 'open letter' urges US to honour Doha agreement

The letter, signed by the Taliban deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, warned that the group would not allow anyone to interfere in Afghanistan’s affairs
The US pledged to withdraw all international troops by April this year but violent conflict continues in Afghanistan

Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:57am

World

US warns of Ebola threat after Africa outbreaks

"The world cannot afford to turn the other way. We must do everything in our power to respond quickly, effectively," she added.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:54am

World

Millions struggle without power as deadly cold snap grips US

"But not before it causes heavy snow and freezing rain in parts of the eastern Great Lakes and New England," the NWS said.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:32am

Markets

Oil prices climb as deep freeze shuts US oil wells, curbs refineries

Prices also gained as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group said it struck airports in Saudi Arabia with drones, raising supply concerns in the world's biggest oil exporter, and on optimism for a global economic recovery amid accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollouts.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 01:01pm

Markets

Oil prices climb as deep freeze shuts US oil wells, curbs refineries

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said early on Monday morning it had intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone fired by the Houthis toward the kingdom.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 12:10pm

Markets

BHP's half yearly results drive Australia shares to one-year high

The heavyweight financial index edged 0.5% higher, with three of the so-called "Big Four" banks closing in the black.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 11:14am

World

Frigid Arctic air, winter storms grip much of US

Much of the United States has been shivering under chilly temperatures for days, with about half of all Americans now under some sort of winter weather warning.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 11:06am

World

Iran says it will end snap IAEA inspections if nuclear deal terms not met

Iran said on Monday it will block snap inspections by the U.N. nuclear watchdog this month if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfil their obligations, a challenge to U.S. President Joe Biden’s hope of reviving the accord.
The Biden administration aims to return the United States to the nuclear deal, which then-President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018. Under the deal, Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 03:56pm

Business & Finance

US upgrades Costa Rica aviation safety rating: FAA

The new Category 1 rating is based on reassessments in 2020 and a January safety oversight meeting with Costa Rican aviation authorities.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 12:29pm

World

G7 seen backing issuance of new IMF SDRs

One IMF expert said a $500 billion boost in SDRs would deliver some $14 billion in added reserves to low-income countries and $60 billion to emerging markets, but others said the yields could be much higher.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 10:58am

World

Plans afoot for Biden to join virtual Munich Security Conference: source

U.S. President Joe Biden has been invited to address a virtual edition of the annual Munich Security Conference on Feb. 19 and plans are being made for him to do so, a diplomatic source told Reuters on Thursday.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 09:24pm

World

Press, health and education remain in state control under Cuba reforms

In addition, Cuba will maintain its control of cinematographic and audiovisual production, TV programs, cultural programming in general and real estate activity.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 11:16am

World

Washington state's proposed wealth tax would cost Bezos $2 billion a year: report

Washington state’s proposed wealth tax would cost Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos $2 billion per year, CNBC reported on Monday.
State legislators in Washington proposed a bill that would institute a 1 percent tax on wealth more than $1 billion.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 06:30pm

Business & Finance

Honda Q3 net profit jumps, full-year outlook upgraded

The profit gain was mainly down to "increased efficiency of R&D expenditures and cost reduction efforts", Honda said.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 01:17pm

Technology

Amazon workers begin voting in landmark US union push

Amazon has argued, however, that it pays its employees more than double the minimum wage in Alabama.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 01:13pm

World

White House says it aims to strengthen ties with Brazil, but will speak out on concerns

The Trump administration had sought to boost ties with Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, and provide a counterweight to China, which has become Brazil's largest trading partner.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:51pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 28	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 28 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 28 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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