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US, Japan warn China on 'coercion, destabilising behaviour'

They will continue on to South Korea, and a policy review by the new administration of its approach to Pyongyang is also a key part of the diplomatic outreach.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

World

US denies Hong Kong envoys with virus invoked diplomatic immunity

Public gatherings of more than four people are currently banned in Hong Kong because of the coronavirus.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 09:49am

World

Iran says compromise needed to end nuclear deal deadlock

Zarif repeated the Iranian position that the US needs to return to full compliance before Tehran will roll back steps it has taken that breach the deal.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 06:09pm

World

US revives Yemen peace process but battle for Marib a new hurdle

"Lenderking has been doing the rounds in the region, engaging with parties to the conflict," a Gulf-based Western official told AFP.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 05:03pm

Business & Finance

China welcomes countries, intl bodies to participate in CPEC building

“As an important pilot project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an open one guided by the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits,” said China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's at a regular press conference.

Published 13 Mar, 2021 12:28pm

World

South Asia rated as most polluted region despite improvement in air quality globally: Report

Report highlights unprecedented clean air as a result of short term COVID-19 lockdown measures, as well as extreme pollution episodes related to climate change, such as wildfires and sandstorms
Only 24 countries out of 106 met World Health Organization (WHO) annual guidelines for PM2.5 in 2020

Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

World

Russia urges US, Iran to coordinate return to nuclear deal

Tehran meanwhile demands Washington take the first step by scrapping the sanctions.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:32pm

Business & Finance

US trade deficit widens in January as imports accelerate

WASHINGTON: The US trade gap increased slightly in January as imports grew at a faster pace than exports and ...

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:01am

World

Biden nominates Pakistani-American as Deputy Administrator of Small Business Administration

If confirmed by the US Senate, I will put my heart & soul into helping small businesses everywhere in these challenging times," Dilawar Syed tweeted.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 03:09pm

US will continue to work closely with the Pakistani authorities on shared interests: US State Department

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the US has important relations with Pakistan.
As the State Department, we continue to follow developments in Jammu and Kashmir closely. Our policy when it comes to – when it comes to it has not changed, the spokesperson said.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 11:56am

US to impose anti-dumping tax on 18 countries

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Commerce is preparing to tax aluminum sheet exporters from 18 countries after...

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:38am

World

U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approves Burns to lead CIA

Warner said he hoped the full Senate “will move to confirm Ambassador Burns without any unnecessary delay.”
“After meeting with Ambassador Burns, I believe he understands the nature of the Chinese threat and the others facing our nation,” the committee’s top Republican, Senator Marco Rubio, said in a statement.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 02:27pm

World

U.S. failure to sanction prince for Khashoggi killing 'dangerous': U.N. expert

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday that the United States reserves the right to sanction the crown prince in the future if necessary.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:16am

World

US, Russia warships dock in strategic Sudan port

In December, Russia announced signing a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest push into Africa as it seeks to renew its geopolitical clout.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:44pm

World

US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions

The killing of Khashoggi also fits a pattern of "the crown prince's support for using violent measures to silence dissidents abroad", it added.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:17pm

World

Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it

Iran and U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration are now locked in a standoff over who should move first to save the unravelling 2015 deal. Tehran says Washington should lift sanctions first.
“Iran perceives this move as destructive and considers it as an end to the Joint Understanding of 21 February 2021 between the Agency and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Published 26 Feb, 2021 07:24pm

World

China will extend tariff exemptions for 65 U.S. products

The extension, effective on Feb. 28, will last until Sept. 16, 2021, the ministry said.
The products received exemptions from retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. goods.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 06:35pm

Pakistan

UN welcomes Pakistan, India's 'positive step' on LoC ceasefire

"The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by the joint statement issued by the militaries of India and Pakistan on their agreement to observing the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir and engaging through established mechanisms," a statement said.
The President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, also welcomed the agreement between Pakistan and India, saying that this accord has set an example for others and demonstrates the General Assembly's value.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:47am

World

US welcomes Pakistan, India's joint statement on LoC ceasefire; urges two countries to hold direct talks on Kashmir

We encourage continued efforts to improve communication between the two sides and to reduce tensions and violence along the LoC, US State Department Spokesman Ned Price said.
"Pakistan is an important partner with whom we share many interests," the spokesman said.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 11:25am

World

US report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince: sources

The report’s release is part of Biden’s policy to realign ties with Riyadh after years of giving the Arab ally and major oil producer a pass on its human rights record and its intervention in Yemen’s civil war.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 01:18pm

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

World

Trump 'offered Kim Jong Un a ride home on Air Force One'

During the Singapore summit, Trump gave Kim a glimpse inside his presidential state car -- a $1.5 million Cadillac also known as "The Beast" -- in a show of their newly friendly rapport.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:49am

World

Iran spokesman says Tehran confident about lifting of US sanctions despite wrangling

(Dubai) Iran believes US sanctions will soon be lifted despite continuing “diplomatic wrangling” over reviving...

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

Business & Finance

Huawei to cut its 2021 phone production in half

Huawei has apparently decided to cut its smartphone production in half this year as on-going sanction in the United States cripple the company's smartphone sales.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 03:23pm

World

Afghanistan peace talks under threat as major Taliban spring offensive takes shape

“Taliban violence is much higher than historical norms,” Miller told Reuters. “It just doesn’t create the conditions to move forward in what is hopefully a historic turning point for Afghanistan.”

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan voices opposition, says more permanent members will compound UNSC's inequality, disfunctionality

Permanent membership contradicts the fundamental precepts of sovereign equality,democracy, representativeness & accountability, Ambassador Munir Akram said.
“It is only through an expansion in the non-permanent category that the ideal of a comprehensive reform can be met," he said.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 11:53am

Opinion

China overtakes US…

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “China overtakes US as EU’s biggest trading partner” carried by...

Published 17 Feb, 2021 04:24am

Millions struggle without power as cold snap grips US

WASHINGTON: Millions were left without power as a deadly winter storm gripped the southern and central United States...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:32am

Taliban call on US to honour withdrawal deal

KABUL: The Taliban on Tuesday urged the US to honour a landmark withdrawal deal under which all foreign troops would...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:31am

World

Russia says may remain in Open Skies accord if US rejoins

Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow could reverse its decision to exit the agreement if Washington signalled willingness to return.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:03pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 10	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 10	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 10	157.09
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 10	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 10	1.27
Euro to USD / Jun 10	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 7	5346.99
Nasdaq / Jun 7	17133.13
Hang Seng / Jun 7	18366.95
FTSE 100 / Jun 7	8245.37
Dow Jones / Jun 7	38798.99
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 7	18557.27
France CAC40 / Jun 7	8001.80
India Sensex / Jun 10	76808.32

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 7	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 7	208333
Petrol/Litre / Jun 10	268.36
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 10	75.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 10	2296.86
Diesel/Litre / Jun 10	270.22

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jun 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jun 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jun 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jun 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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