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Crew still on board seized ship despite Iran release pledge: Seoul

Former US president Donald Trump in 2018 withdrew Washington from a landmark nuclear agreement with world powers and then reimposed and reinforced crippling sanctions on Iran.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:50pm

World

Venezuela slams US court approval of Citgo parent sale as ‘fraudulent’

CARACAS: Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Saturday criticized a US court ruling authorizing a sale of ...

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 09:39am

World

Zurich Insurance to drop out of Nord Stream 2 project

ZURICH/WASHINGTON: Zurich Insurance Group will drop out of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project in the face of looming ...

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 09:39am

World

European powers say Iran enrichment move puts new diplomacy with US at risk

Tehran said earlier this week it was pressing ahead with 20% uranium enrichment at an underground nuclear facility.
This action, which has no credible civil justification and carries very significant proliferation-related risks, is in clear violation of Iran's commitments

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

World

EU worried about Iran enrichment, aims to save nuclear accord

We are highly concerned by the measures taken by Iran. This action is in breach of Iran's nuclear commitments and will have serious implications.
It is regrettable but it is also highly important and ... that we maintain the agreement.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:35pm

World

Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery

In May 2019, four vessels - including two Saudi oil tankers - were attacked off the UAE coast near Fujairah, one of the world's largest bunkering hubs, just outside the Strait of Hormuz.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 10:22am

World

US Congress Passes Landmark Bill in Support of Tibet

On Monday, the United States Congress passed a bill that is expected to significantly upgrade American support for Tibetans, including sanctioning Chinese officials if they try to appoint the next Dalai Lama.
The Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the House and Senate as an amendment to the $1.4 trillion government-spending bill and the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.

Published 24 Dec, 2020 04:31pm

Business & Finance

Cuba says economy shrank 11% in 2020, thwarts 'soft coup' attempts

Earlier in the day, Gil said a gradual recovery would begin in 2021, based mainly on that reform and a 50% increase in tourist arrivals to 2.2 million in 2021, compared with more than 4 million in 2019.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 10:02am

World

Turkey says will not reverse Russian S-400S purchase despite US sanctions

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions targeting fellow NATO member Turkey's Defence Industry Directorate (SSB).
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday the sanctions were a "hostile attack" against Turkey's defence industry, and were bound to fail.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 10:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan expresses concern over US sanctions, reiterates supports to Turkey

According to spokesperson Pakistan acknowledged and appreciated Turkey’s invaluable role towards regional and international peace and stability.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:46am

World

Biden will keep using U.S. sanctions weapon but with sharper aim – sources

The revised strategy will be crafted with help from a broad review of sanctions programs that will begin soon after Biden’s inauguration, the sources said on condition of anonymity.
“It won’t be a pullback or a push forward,” said one person close to Biden’s transition team. “It will be a readjustment in the use of the sanctions tool.”

Published 16 Dec, 2020 04:11pm

World

Moscow condemns US sanctions on Turkey over Russian missile purchases

Turkey's foreign ministry said that the US sanctions were "unfair" and called for "dialogue and diplomacy" instead.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 12:50am

World

Erdogan says U.S. sanctions disrespect ally Turkey –Anadolu

Anadolu cited Erdogan as saying that Turkey will be patient and see what trend emerges after the new U.S. administration takes office next month.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 04:29pm

World

U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran, targets Khamenei-linked foundation

They come little more than two months before Trump is due to hand over power to Joe Biden after losing a Nov. 3 election.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 09:33am

World

US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions, targets Khamenei-linked foundation

The sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department marked the latest action to reinforce the "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran.
Iran's Supreme Leader uses Bonyad Mostazafan to reward his allies under the pretense of charity.

Published 18 Nov, 2020 09:10pm

World

We will use "every opportunity" to lift US sanctions against Iran, says Rouhani

Iranian president says Trump administration lack knowledge of issues related to the foreign policy

Updated 11 Nov, 2020 06:14pm

World

Trump administration plans new sanctions on Iran before January 20

The aim of imposing the sanctions is to make it more difficult for newly-elected American President Joe Biden to return to the 2015 US nuclear deal

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 10:53am

World

Lebanon's president seeks evidence behind US sanctions on son-in-law

The United States on Friday blacklisted Bassil, leader of Lebanon's biggest Christian political bloc, accusing him of corruption and ties to the Iranian-backed Shi'ite Hezbollah movement that Washington deems a terrorist group.

Published 07 Nov, 2020 05:54pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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