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US State Dept refrains from clarifying ‘military bases’ question

Spokesperson Ned Price diverts to generic statement when asked if Washington has indeed asked Pakistan for military bases

Published 15 Jul, 2021 05:14pm

World

US eases gender selection on passports

WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Wednesday made it easier for citizens to select their gender on passports, in...

Published 01 Jul, 2021 04:10am

World

US says has no time frame for end to sixth round of Iran talks

We have been able to achieve some progress but challenges remain

Published 18 Jun, 2021 01:20pm

World

Blinken presses China on Covid, Taiwan in rare call

"He also called on Beijing to cease its pressure campaign against Taiwan and peacefully resolve cross-Strait issues," a State Department statement said.

Published 11 Jun, 2021 07:41pm

World

US journalist detained in Myanmar

YANGON: An American editor of a Myanmar-based news outlet was detained by authorities in Yangon Monday as he...

Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am

World

US to waive sanctions on firm, CEO behind Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The department's review, required by Congress, concludes that Nord Stream 2 AG and CEO Matthias Warnig, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, engaged in sanctionable activity but that it was in the US national interests to waive the sanctions, the source said.
Russian officials on Wednesday signaled that the move could help mend Washington's fraught ties with Moscow.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:48pm

World

India G7 delegation in Covid scare

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister was forced to abandon face-to-face G7 meetings on the pandemic in London on...

Updated 06 May, 2021 10:18am

World

US calls Russia's plans to block parts of Black Sea 'unprovoked escalation'

"This represents yet another unprovoked escalation in Moscow's ongoing campaign to undermine and destabilize Ukraine.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:55am

World

Senior US State Department official to visit Beirut

Since 2019, the Lebanese pound has lost more than 85 percent of its value against the dollar on the black market, and prices have soared.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 04:33pm

World

US, Philippine top diplomats express concerns over Chinese militia boats

In a phone call on Thursday, expressed their shared concerns about Chinese militia vessels in South China Sea.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:06pm

World

US continues to support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US State Department

Statement comes following Pakistan's decision not to import sugar and cotton from India.
Pakistan has said that there will be no trade with the neighbor until India reverses its 2019 decision under which Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its special constitutional status.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:30pm

World

Iran rejects 'step-by-step' lifting of US sanctions

"No step-by-step plan is being considered," Khatibzadeh told state broadcaster Press TV. "The definitive policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the lifting of all US sanctions."
The US State Department has said the focus of the Vienna talks will be on "the nuclear steps that Iran would need to take in order to return to compliance" with the nuclear accord.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 07:22pm

World

US State Dept confirms plans for indirect Iran nuclear talks

"These remain early days and we don't anticipate an immediate breakthrough as there will be difficult discussions ahead. But we believe this is a healthy step forward," Price said in a statement.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 07:33pm

World

US orders diplomats out of Myanmar as violence spirals

The KNU, one of the biggest rebel groups, took over an army base in eastern Kayin state at the weekend, prompting the military to respond with air strikes.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 11:20am

World

US orders departure of non-essential diplomats from Myanmar

The ordered departure status will be reviewed in 30-day increments, the spokesperson added.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 10:28am

World

US denies report of potential sanctions on Lebanese central bank chief

"We have seen reports about possible sanctions on Riad Salameh. They are untrue," the spokesperson told Reuters.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:58pm

World

WHO scraps plan for interim report on Wuhan virus mission: WSJ

US State Department spokesman Ned Price called on China Thursday to share what it knows from the earliest days of the pandemic.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 09:57am

Editorials

US State Department: an honest mistake?

EDITORIAL: Surely, the United States (US) State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs didn’t...

Published 16 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

‘There has been no change in US policy in the region,’ clarifies State Dept on its ‘India’s Jammu & Kashmir' statement

Earlier, US State Department welcomed the resumption of 4G mobile internet in 'India's Jammu & Kashmir'.
“I want to be very clear, there has been no change in US policy in the region,” said State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 01:19pm

US State Dept calls India to lift internet blockade in IIOJK, respect freedom of expression

Tarar says Pakistan and India should work out for the reduction of tensions at LoC and start positive dialogue on the Kashmir issue
The new US administration is scrutinizing whether or not the Taliban are complying with the terms and conditions of the Afghan peace process: Tarar

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:43am

World

US 'deeply troubled' by reports of violence, irregularities in Uganda poll

She condemned attacks on political candidates, and said the State Department is "gravely concerned by harassment of and continued threats to civil society."

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:12am

World

Taiwan says it respects decision to cancel US visit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets that the US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 11:58am

World

US tells European companies they face sanctions risk on Nord Stream 2 pipeline

On that date, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned investors in Russia's Nord Stream 2 and Turkstream pipelines they could face sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 09:21am

World

State Dept prematurely announces Trump departure

The State Department did not immediately respond to a question on whether the incident was the result of hacking or a glitch.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:27am

Pakistan

US asks Pakistan to 'further hold Lakhvi accountable' for his crimes

US State Department says Lakhvi's crimes go far beyond financing terrorism
On January 8, an anti-terrorism court sentenced LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to 15 years in prison

Published 10 Jan, 2021 10:33am

Pakistan

Pakistan FO rejects 'selective' US designation on religious freedom blacklist

“Such subjective designations do not contribute towards promoting the cause of religious freedom worldwide.”
Pakistan and the U.S. have been constructively engaging on the subject at the bilateral level, a fact regrettably overlooked by the U.S.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 08:10pm

World

State Department tells staff: transition to Biden administration has begun

Following the November 3 election, representatives of President-elect Biden's Transition Team have arrived at the Department of State to support preparations for the transition.
Today we began the process to see what the GSA's decision was, and will do everything that's required by law. We'll make this work.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 12:12am

World

US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive

Beginning Friday, October 23, 2020, the Department is temporarily pausing all training programs related to diversity and inclusion in accordance with Executive Order.
"The pause will allow time for the Department and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review program content," it said.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

World

US State Department issues sanctions warning to banks over Hong Kong crackdown

In a report to Congress seen by Reuters, the State Department named 10 individuals, including Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam, already sanctioned over China's crackdown.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 11:56pm

World

US approves sale of jets and Patriot missiles to Switzerland

On Sunday, voters of the neutral nation approved a referendum allowing the government to spend $6.46 billion on new jets.
The Swiss government plans to decide next year among the Eurofighter from Airbus, the Rafale from France's Dassault, Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet.

Updated 01 Oct, 2020 02:26am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Data Textile / Feb 1 Data Textiles Limited(DATM)	6.08 ▲ 1.00 (19.69%)
Sindh Modaraba / Feb 1 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	7 ▲ 1.00 (16.67%)
Service Textile / Feb 1 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	7.61 ▲ 1.00 (15.13%)
P.I.A.C.(A) / Feb 1 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	3.70 ▲ 0.46 (14.20%)
Bawany Air Products / Feb 1 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	9.84 ▲ 1.00 (11.31%)
HBL Growth Fund / Feb 1 HBL Growth Fund(HGFA)	5.29 ▲ 0.49 (10.21%)
Abdullah Shah / Feb 1 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	5.90 ▲ 0.50 (9.26%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Feb 1 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	9.38 ▲ 0.72 (8.31%)
Unicap Modaraba / Feb 1 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.77 ▲ 0.13 (7.93%)
JS Global Cap. / Feb 1 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	258 ▲ 18.00 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Hira Textile / Feb 1 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	1.72 ▲ -0.20 (-10.42%)
Dewan Sugar / Feb 1 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.60 ▲ -0.28 (-9.72%)
Ashfaq Textile / Feb 1 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	9.50 ▲ -1.00 (-9.52%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Feb 1 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	10.72 ▲ -0.89 (-7.67%)
Pak Paper Prod / Feb 1 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	54.49 ▲ -4.41 (-7.49%)
Rafhan Maize / Feb 1 Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited(RMPL)	8325 ▲ -674.00 (-7.49%)
Shams Textile / Feb 1 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	36.67 ▲ -2.97 (-7.49%)
J.K.Spinning / Feb 1 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	46.25 ▲ -3.59 (-7.20%)
Sapphire Fibres / Feb 1 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	1065.01 ▲ -81.99 (-7.15%)
Pakgen Power / Feb 1 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	28.51 ▲ -2.19 (-7.13%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / Feb 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,142,838 ▲ -0.04
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,426,966 ▲ -0.01
Cnergyico PK / Feb 1 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	11,806,498 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Feb 1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	9,980,387 ▼ 1.44
Engro Polymer / Feb 1 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	6,695,317 ▲ -0.32
Maple Leaf Cement / Feb 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	6,559,467 ▼ 0.62
Oil & Gas Dev. / Feb 1 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	5,019,786 ▼ 1.67
Fauji Cement / Feb 1 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	4,779,500 ▼ 0.43
Hub Power Co. / Feb 1 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	4,597,709 ▼ 2.25
TPL Properties / Feb 1 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	4,361,468 ▼ 0.17

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 31	270
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 31	268
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 31	130.28
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 31	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 31	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 31	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Jan 30	4.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 30	4017.77
Nasdaq / Jan 30	11393.82
Dow Jones / Jan 30	33717.09
India Sensex / Jan 31	59549.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 31	27327.11
Hang Seng / Jan 31	21842.33
FTSE 100 / Jan 31	7771.61
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 31	15085.41
France CAC40 / Jan 31	7071.43

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 30	20735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 30	180470
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 31	77.58
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 31	1919.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 31	85.72

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