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US allows China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at ‘undercut’ prices of Maduro days, official says

Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:43pm

The US will control Venezuela's oil sales, ensuring majority oil is sold to the US at fair prices

Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen ‘economically entrenched strategic partnership’

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

Both sides explore new avenues for cooperation in trade & investment

Republicans split on US credit downgrade as party’s tax bill lingers

Published 18 May, 2025 05:43am

WASHINGTON: Moody’s downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating has elicited mixed responses among Republicans in...

US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza

Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary...

Sanctions on IP gas line: Govt in talks with US Admin to secure waiver: Musadik

Updated 15 Mar, 2024 10:00am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been engaged with the US administration to secure a waiver from US sanctions on the...

F-16 aircraft’s equipment: FO terms US decision a step in right direction

Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:31am

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Thursday said that it has noted that the US Administration has sent a proposal to the...

Washington plans Solomon Islands embassy in push to counter China

Published 12 Feb, 2022 10:19am

NADI, FIJI: China is seeking to establish military relationships in the Pacific, a senior US administration official...

Biden, Xi talk to avoid US-China 'conflict': White House

Updated 10 Sep, 2021 02:57pm

US-China relations went into a nosedive under Trump, who launched a trade war between the world's number one and two economies

China accuses US of creating 'imaginary enemy' during high-level talks

Updated 26 Jul, 2021 05:07pm

"The United States wants to reignite the sense of national purpose by establishing China as an 'imaginary enemy'," Xie quoted
"As if once China's development is suppressed, US domestic and external problems will be resolved, and America will be great again, and America's hegemony can be continued."

Biden administration seeks economic, social aid for Pakistan in its first budget

Published 30 May, 2021 10:10am

A proposal sent to Congress states that the funding for Pakistan will support strengthened democratic governance, particularly near the Afghan border in KP, and address drivers of extremism
The funds for these programs will be allocated from the $324.5 million the US State Department is seeking for South and Central Asia to support peace and stability in the region

OPEC urges members to lobby against US NOPEC bill and outline risks

Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

"These disadvantages might include: weakening the immunity principle at a global level, putting at risk US interests overseas, and the protection for their personnel and assets," the letter said.
Barkindo said "several prominent US economic actors" had expressed reservations about the NOPEC bill, including the US Chamber of Commerce.

Xi to join European climate summit, as Kerry in China for talks

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:56am

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping will join a virtual climate summit with France and Germany, Beijing announced...

JPMorgan trims exposure to Russian local bonds, rouble on Ukraine tensions

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:33pm

The bank said it still expected risks to fade through the course of the year as economically damaging measures by the US administration would be unlikely and Russian assets were taking on excess risk premium to reflect that.
While we still hold this base case, morphing risks recently suggest that the overhang could last longer than we originally expected, giving no clear window for a structural repricing of Russian assets.

North Korea accuses UN Security Council of double standards

Published 29 Mar, 2021 09:38am

In a statement carried by the North's official KCNA news agency, senior foreign ministry official Jo Chol Su said the test was of a new "tactical guided missile".

Iran dismisses idea of talks with EU and US to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:05pm

Iran and the new US administration of President Joe Biden have been at odds over who should take the first step to revive the accord.

Pakistan recognizes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Khashoggi murder case

Published 28 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

FO says we have taken note of the public release of the US Administration's declassified intelligence report, containing its assessment on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Chaudhry says Saudi government has underlined that it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure the individuals responsible are properly investigated, convicted and sentenced and that justice is served

'Let's think big' - Germany wants to work closely with Biden on trade, China, climate

Published 15 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

Transatlantic coordinator outlines economic, trade proposals.
Beyer in Reuters interview urges 'ambitious free trade deal' Germany supports WTO reform to raise pressure on China.
'Violations of trade rules must be sanctioned'.
Beyer also proposes joint carbon emission trading system.

Two killed as bombs rock Afghan capital

Published 02 Feb, 2021 02:56pm

Separately, a police vehicle was targeted north of Kabul in Parwan province, but the blast caused no casualties, police said.

Ghani urges Biden to up pressure on Taliban

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

WASHINGTON: Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani urged the new US administration Friday to step up pressure on the...

Pakistan looks forward to work with New US Administration: FO

Published 28 Jan, 2021 09:13pm

He said Pak-US bilateral relationship has been a factor for regional peace and stability.

Afghan peace process: Baradar-led Taliban delegation arrives in Iran to hold talks

Published 26 Jan, 2021 04:52pm

Both sides are expected to discuss the ongoing intra-Afghan peace process and US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Delegation will meet senior Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and Iran's special envoy for Afghanistan Ebrahim Taherianfard

Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

LONDON/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Saturday the kingdom was optimistic that it would have...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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