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Pakistan to remain closely engaged with US: FM Qureshi tells Blinken

In a phone call, FM Qureshi and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discuss rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan

Published 17 Aug, 2021 10:38am

Pakistan

Important to closely coordinate next steps: FM tells Afghan delegation

Foreign minister says there is clear international convergence in support of the peace and reconciliation process
Statement comes as Pakistan prepares to discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan

Updated 16 Aug, 2021 03:51pm

Pakistan

US will make mistake if it blames Pakistan for Afghanistan blunder: Asad Umar

Says the US is frustrated over the violence in Afghanistan due to its abrupt withdrawal, and needs to blame it on someone

Published 13 Aug, 2021 01:26pm

World

Govt that comes to force in Afghanistan at barrel of a gun will lack legitimacy: US State Dept

Price's statement comes as Taliban continue advances, taking control of provincial capitals

Published 11 Aug, 2021 05:30pm

Pakistan

Pakistan receives first tranche of Sinopharm vaccine through COVAX

Pakistan received on Wednesday its first tranche of Sinopharm vaccine procured through COVAX as it looks to curtail...

Published 11 Aug, 2021 04:12pm

Pakistan

From 'do not travel' to 'reconsider travel': US upgrades Pakistan's status

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Pakistan, moving the country from its list of "do not travel"...

Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:01pm

Pakistan

Never 'complained' about Biden not calling PM Imran: NSA Moeed Yusuf

Says a phone call is not an issue at all and US President Biden may call Pakistan's prime minister when he wants

Published 06 Aug, 2021 12:23pm

Pakistan

Important to keep borders open to potential refugee inflow: US State Dept

Spokesperson Ned Price says US does not intend to single out any one particular country as destination for refugees
Statement comes amid Pakistan's stance that it cannot host anymore Afghanistan refugees

Updated 05 Aug, 2021 01:27pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has 'options' if US continues to ignore its leadership: NSA Moeed Yusuf

Says US President Biden has not spoken to the PM of such an important country who the US itself says is make-or-break in Afghanistan's situation
US official clarifies Biden will speak to Imran Khan when the time is right

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 07:56pm

World

US says it has donated more than 100 million vaccine doses

Major recipients of donated vaccine include Indonesia, the Philippines, Colombia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and South Africa

Updated 03 Aug, 2021 10:05pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has played vital role in safe withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan: US Senator

Acknowledges country's efforts at bringing Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table

Updated 03 Aug, 2021 01:50pm

Pakistan

Peace in Afghanistan not our weakness rather strength: NSA

WASHINGTON: National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf Sunday said peace in Afghanistan is not our weakness...

Published 02 Aug, 2021 06:48am

World

Moscow hopes US 'serious' in seeking dialogue in new talks

The Strategic Stability Dialogue was set up at the summit between Biden and Putin

Published 27 Jul, 2021 03:59pm

Markets

Asian markets mixed but traders on edge after China crackdown

Hong Kong sank one percent to extended Monday's drop of more than four percent after investors were spooked by Beijing's latest move to tighten its grip on the economy

Published 27 Jul, 2021 09:31am

Pakistan

Pakistan receives 3 million doses of Moderna vaccine

Doses will support Pakistan's ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive

Published 26 Jul, 2021 04:12pm

World

UN warns of 'unprecedented' Afghan civilian deaths from Taliban offensives

The rise in civilian casualties was particularly sharp in May and June -- the initial period of the Taliban's current offensives -- with 783 civilians killed and 1,609 wounded

Published 26 Jul, 2021 10:32am

World

Biden to welcome weakened Iraq PM amid Iran hostility

Just last week, the IS group claimed a deadly suicide bombing at a Baghdad market that killed 30 people, according to the official toll

Published 26 Jul, 2021 09:43am

Business & Finance

Mexico disputes US application of USMCA rules on autos

WASHINGTON: Mexico is at odds with the United States over how it is applying content rules for the regional auto...

Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:06am

World

US donates Covid vaccines to Georgia and Tajikistan

President Joe Biden has pledged to share 80 million doses of vaccine with the rest of the world.

Published 22 Jul, 2021 09:07pm

Opinion

The Afghan conundrum

Gone. Abandoned. Runaway. Ditched. The American story in Afghanistan continues. The Afghanistan story in Afghanistan...

Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am

Pakistan

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

Putin says Russia, US have 'common interests' on climate change

Moscow has said Kerry's visit to Moscow is a positive step for relations between the two countries.

Published 14 Jul, 2021 04:07pm

Business & Finance

US consumer prices post largest gain in 13 years; inflation has likely peaked

WASHINGTON: US consumer prices increased by the most in 13 years in June amid supply constraints and a continued...

Published 14 Jul, 2021 03:59am

Pakistan

Govt monitoring Afghan situation, will not let any fallout affect Pakistan: Chaudhry

Information minister says Pakistan's policy on Afghanistan is clear
Efforts aimed at seeing a peaceful transition in Kabul, but if it does not happen, we will not let fallout affect Pakistan, adds Chaudhry

Updated 12 Jul, 2021 08:24pm

World

Pakistan important partner across number of fronts: US State Dept

Spokesperson Ned Price says US has made clear that it is going to work very closely to ensure Afghanistan’s neighbours play constructive role in bringing peace and stability

Published 08 Jul, 2021 11:46am

Pakistan

Pakistan actively involved in helping resume talks between Afghan govt, Taliban: Akram

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to UN Munir Akram says Pakistan wants settlement to a long-running war

Published 07 Jul, 2021 12:21pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's exports to US cross $5b, highest ever, says Dawood

Increase by 39% to reach $ 5.2 billion in fiscal year 2020-21

Updated 05 Jul, 2021 01:14pm

Pakistan

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to help those wanting to travel abroad: Umar

Pakistan received 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine from US on Friday

Published 03 Jul, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Pakistan receives shipment carrying 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine

Shipment arrives as hundreds of overseas Pakistanis demand vaccines approved by Gulf, other countries

Published 02 Jul, 2021 02:42pm

Pakistan

Military's security briefing will change course of Pakistan's politics: Rashid

Says he foresees government and opposition treading a new path together in politics

Updated 01 Jul, 2021 05:52pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 20	278.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 20	278.30
USD to Japanese Yen / May 20	156.25
USD to Swiss Franc / May 20	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 20	1.27
Euro to USD / May 20	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 20	5308.13
India Sensex / May 20	74005.94
Tokyo Nikkei / May 20	38069.68
Nasdaq / May 20	16794.88
Hang Seng / May 20	19636.22
FTSE 100 / May 20	8424.20
Dow Jones / May 20	39806.77
Germany DAX 30 / May 20	18768.96

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 20	79.65
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 20	214678
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 20	2430.25
Cotton US¢/pound / May 20	76.03
Petrol/Litre / May 21	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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