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Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants cross border into Guatemala

BMore than a dozen caravans, some with thousands of migrants, have set off from Honduras since October 2018.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 05:10pm

World

Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed over security concerns, Politico says

The rehearsal is now planned for Monday.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 11:05am

World

US Covid-19 deaths hit daily record as China rushes to contain outbreaks

Coronavirus patients at the overstretched hospital were crammed into hallways, makeshift ICU beds and even the pediatric ward.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

World

Iran slams US move to rebrand Cuba state sponsor of terror

Trump has reversed many of Obama's efforts to normalise relations with Cuba, also ramping up sanctions against the Havana government.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 09:20pm

World

Trump calls move to impeach him 'absolutely ridiculous'

Trump would become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice if the House of Representatives votes in favor of impeachment on Wednesday.
- The president did not answer a question about whether he would resign.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:54pm

World

Gorbachev expects Biden to extend US-Russia arms curbs

Gorbachev said Russia, US should involve other countries in weapons control talks, describing the aim as "very difficult".

Published 11 Jan, 2021 09:43pm

Pakistan

$1.013bn earned through 205,503 metric tons bedwear export in 5 months

During the period under review exports of bed wear from the country including bed sheets, bed covers and other materials grew by 12.28 percent.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 06:34pm

World

China threatens 'counterstrike' over US contact with Taiwan

Beijing says Taiwan is an inviolable part of China to be reclaimed, by force if necessary.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

World

Yemen's Huthis defiant as US brands rebels 'terrorists'

Huthi political commander Mohamed Ali al-Huthi in a tweet said the US move was "to be condemned, and we have the right to respond".

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:19pm

Pakistan

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case: IHC terms foreign ministry’s report 'unsatisfactory'

During the proceedings, Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid Mehmood presented foreign ministry's report.
"What value does a report hold without documentary evidence?" the court observed.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 04:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan-US hold consultations over strategic defence dialogue: ISPR

Issues ranging from regional security to deepening of bilateral defence and security and military to military cooperation were discussed during the day-long session, said ISPR.
The discussions were held to affirm friendly ties, both the sides exchanged views and ideas on various matters.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 04:42pm

World

Beijing says Washington to pay 'heavy price' if UN ambassador goes to Taiwan

"The United States will pay a heavy price for its wrong action," a statement from the Chinese mission to the UN said.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 10:42am

World

Congress reconvenes to certify Biden's win after a day of violence and rioting

By Wednesday night, both houses of Congress resumed their debate on the certification of Biden’s Electoral College win.
The US Capitol has been secured but four people are dead -- including one woman who was shot -- after Trump supporters breached US Capital.

Updated 07 Jan, 2021 11:32am

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes second round of Afghan peace talks

We remain hopeful that the year 2021 will witness the dawn of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, FOs said.
The second round of intra-Afghan talks will begin on Saturday, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 10:09am

Business & Finance

Suppression of Chinese companies will harm US national interests, says China

*The spokesperson said that some political forces in the United States have been ‘wantonly suppressing’ foreign companies listed in the country, “exposing an arbitrary and capricious uncertainty in its rules and mechanisms.”

Published 06 Jan, 2021 02:44pm

World

Democratic challenger Ossoff takes lead in Georgia Senate race - Edison

Ossoff has edged ahead of Perdue 2,195,441 to 2,191,881 with 98 percent of the expected vote counted.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 01:39pm

US welcomes arrest of LeT's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi by Pakistan

The US Embassy in Islamabad termed his arrest as an important step in holding him responsible for his role in supporting terrorism and its financing.
"We will follow his prosecution & sentencing closely," the US embassy tweeted.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 09:32am

World

South Korea sends forces in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes tanker

The Cheonghae Unit, which includes South Korean special forces, arrived in the strait on Tuesday aboard the 5,000-ton destroyer Choi Yong, says South Korean Defense Ministry.
The tanker is being held at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port city.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:23pm

World

US decides to keep aircraft carrier in Gulf waters amid Iran threat

The carrier has been patrolling in Gulf waters since late November.
"Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment,” says US Defense Secretary.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 02:29pm

World

Anti-US chants as Iraqis mourn commanders killed a year ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief vowed Saturday to respond to any "action the enemy takes", as he visited a strategic Gulf island.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

World

China senior diplomat says US relations at 'new crossroads'

Wang said there was now an opportunity for the two sides to "open a new window of hope" and begin a new round of dialogue.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

Pakistan

Pakistan arrests alleged militant group leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi on terrorism financing charge

The suspect is said to have been running a medical dispensary to collect and disburse funds for militant activities, said CTD spokesman.
“Proscribed organisation LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba) leader Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi (has been) arrested on charges of terrorism financing,” says CTD.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 06:12pm

Business & Finance

NYSE starts process of delisting 3 Chinese telco companies

The move here by the NYSE, which will limit U.S. investor access, follows global index providers MSCI Inc, S&P Dow Jones Indices and FTSE Russell and Nasdaq deleting various Chinese companies from their indexes.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 10:40am

World

Most prolific U.S. serial killer, who confessed to 93 murders, dies in California hospital

Little had been serving three consecutive sentences of life without parole for the killing of three women in Los Angeles County during the late 1980s.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 09:49am

World

Iran's Zarif says Trump aims to fabricate 'pretext for war'

The two countries have twice come to the brink of war since June 2019, especially following the killing of Soleimani.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 09:11pm

Pakistan

US, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 5 months

Total exports to the USA during July-November (2020-21) were recorded at $ 1855.564 million, showing growth of 6.36 percent.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 08:11pm

World

EU 'regrets' new US tariffs in Airbus-Boeing spat

The EU was authorised this year by the WTO to levy additional customs duties on American products.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 06:30pm

World

Tehran doesn’t seek war but will respond to any aggression, Iran FM says on US B-52 flights in Gulf

“Iran doesn't seek war but will openly and directly defend its people, security and vital interests,” says FM.
A pair of B-52 took off from a base in Louisiana and flew in the western portion of the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 06:00pm

World

US B-52 bombers fly to Middle East ahead of Iran’s Qasem Soleimani's death anniversary

A pair of B-52 took off from a base in Louisiana and flew in the western portion of the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar.
The mission took place a week after the Trump administration decided to withdraw some staff from its embassy in Iraq, where tension with Iranian-backed forces has persisted for months.

Updated 31 Dec, 2020 02:25pm

World

U.S. State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 smart bombs to Saudi Arabia

President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s biggest buyer of American weapons, in a bid to pressure Riyadh to end a war in Yemen.

Published 30 Dec, 2020 11:52am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	156.28
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.26
Euro to USD / May 15	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5246.68
Nasdaq / May 14	16511.18
Hang Seng / May 14	19073.71
Dow Jones / May 14	39558.11
India Sensex / May 15	73025.23
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	38385.73
FTSE 100 / May 15	8467.99
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	18796.11

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 15	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	78.55
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 15	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 15	209191
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	2361.55
Diesel/Litre / May 15	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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