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USA

Pentagon downplays newest Afghanistan clashes

Fighting between Afghan government forces and the Taliban on Saturday and Sunday in several provinces, including Kandahar, left more than 100 insurgents dead, according to the Afghan defense ministry.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:28am

World

As US vaccine demand falls, states look to new solutions

In Texas, as in much of the country, vaccinations are in freefall.

Published 02 May, 2021 11:16am

Pakistan

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 3 quarters

Total exports to the USA during July-March (2020-21) were recorded at US $ 3563.734 million against the exports of US $ 3103.817 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 01 May, 2021 06:26pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's meat exporter eyeing to enter into international pet foods market

The company informed that its shipment has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which can result in the opening of a new export market for pet food raw material supply.

Published 28 Apr, 2021 02:51pm

World

WHO says Indian coronavirus variant found in at least 17 countries

The variant officially known as B.1.617, has been listed by WHO as a 'variant of interest'.
The variant has been found in USA, UK and Singapore.

Published 28 Apr, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to USA increase 14.81pc to $3563mn in 3 quarters

The overall exports to USA were recorded as US $ 3563.734 million during July-March (2020-21) against exports of US $ 3103.817 million during July- March (2019-20).

Published 27 Apr, 2021 06:12pm

Sports

Zurich Classic of New Orleans scores

Viktor Hovland/Kris Ventura (NOR/NOR), Brice Garnett/Scott Stallings (USA/USA)

Published 23 Apr, 2021 10:44am

COAS tells Afghan envoy: Peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Thursday, said that peace in Afghanistan means...

Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am

Markets

Stocks slide, tobacco shares feel the heat

Shares in Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco plunged 7.6 percent.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:34am

Markets

Bitcoin above $60,000 again, rises 1.32% to $60,555.97

The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 118.3% from the year's low of $27,734 on Jan. 4.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

Biden Administration's withdrawal plan complicated by targeted Taliban attacks on covert U.S base in Afghanistan

In one of the most significant recent attacks against American forces in Afghanistan, sources have revealed that the Taliban targeted one of the most heavily guarded bases in the country late last month.
Top US officials have convened at an unusually high rate over the past month to discuss what to do in Afghanistan but have been unable to reach a consensus.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 06:28pm

World

U.S indicts Pakistan based human smuggling operation

The United States Department of Treasury has designated a Nowshera-based travel agency as a Transnational Criminal Organisation, and indicted its three associates as facilitators.
This global network of human smugglers charges an average of $20,000 per individual.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 01:10pm

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

Pakistan

USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports in 8 months

Total exports to the USA during July-February (2020-21) were recorded at US $ 3082.199 million against the exports of US $ 2755.188 million during July-February (2019-20).

Published 30 Mar, 2021 08:09pm

World

'Premature' easing of Covid curbs boosts US cases, Fauci says

When case numbers begin to plateau, he said, "you're really in danger of a surge coming up."

Published 29 Mar, 2021 10:22am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to USA increase 11.86pc to $3082mn in 8 months

The overall imports into the country increased by 8.59 percent, from US $29.604 billion to US $ 32.149 billion.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 06:58pm

World

US accuses China of 'grandstanding' at Alaska summit

A senior US official criticized Beijing as having "arrived intent on grandstanding, focused on public theatrics and dramatics over substance" at the Alaska summit.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 11:00am

Business & Finance

Pakistan extends $1.5bn defense deal with Turkey

The $1.5bn defense agreement between Pakistan and Turkey has come to a standstill due to the United States.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 11:50am

Business & Finance

$1.5bn Pakistan-Turkey defense deal comes to a standstill

The T-129 ATAK helicopter gunships were being produced by TAI under license from the Italian-British company AgustaWestland.

Published 10 Mar, 2021 10:33am

World

Conservatives in 'struggle for survival' of US: Trump

We're in a struggle for the survival of America as we know it.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:13am

World

FDA says single-dose shot from J&J prevents severe COVID

According to an analysis released by U.S regulators, Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine against severe cases of the coronavirus - as the long-anticipated shot could offer the nation a third option to help speed vaccinations by requiring a single dose, rather than two.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 04:18pm

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

Blinken, Quad ministers discuss COVID, climate, security issues: State Dept.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Myanmar, COVID-19, climate and Indo-Pacific territorial and navigation issues with his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia on Thursday, the State Department said.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:52pm

World

U.S State Department "welcomes" resumption of internet services in Occupied Kashmir

The U.S State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs welcomed the resumption of 4G internet services in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which was in a blackout since the past 550 days.
While the international community has rejoiced over the news of an end to the government-mandated shutdown, research has shown the extent of economic damage to the semi-autonomous state caused by the blackout.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 08:49pm

World

Biden administration would like to rebuild relationship with Pakistan, make it more productive

James M. Lindsay, a senior vice president at the Council for Foreign Relations said that the Biden administration is hopeful of finding ways to improve relations with Pakistan.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 11:39am

Opinion

New dual nationality politicians

According to press reports, the government is introducing the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament that...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

World

Former Obama aide Malley named Biden's top envoy on Iran: official

President Joe Biden has named Robert Malley as special U.S. envoy for Iran, a senior official said on Thursday, giving the veteran diplomat a leading role in one of most daunting and politically divisive foreign policy challenges facing the new administration.
Malley was a key member of former President Barack Obama’s team that negotiated the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran and world powers.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 10:00am

Technology

Pakistan keen to work with President Biden administration for Science

The minister was hopeful that the new USA administration will place Science and Technology cooperation as a priority area of mutual relationships.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:38pm

World

Tesla's report could trigger $7 billion payout to Musk

Tesla’s quarterly report on Wednesday could trigger a $7 billion options payout to Chief Executive Elon Musk, while owners of the electric car maker’s soaring stock are keen to hear the company’s target for 2021 deliveries.
Tesla posts its December quarter results following a nearly 700% surge in its stock over the past 12 months that has made it the fifth-most-valuable publicly traded U.S. company, eclipsing Facebook.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 10:12am

World

Sir Ganga Ram’s great granddaughter Kesha Ram becomes Vermont senator

“She was sworn in on January 6 and wore shalwar kameez during the swearing-in ceremony,” US Consulate General.
Kesha is the great granddaughter of Rai Bahadur Sir Ganga Ram, who was an Indian civil engineer, architect, and a philanthropist.

Updated 26 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	156.17
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 25	5048.42
Nasdaq / Apr 25	15611.76
Dow Jones / Apr 25	38085.80
India Sensex / Apr 26	74171.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.72
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17626.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8123.98
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18016.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 25	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 25	240900
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2336.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	81.15
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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