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South China Sea tension flares again as Biden takes charge

A U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt entered the South China Sea over the weekend to promote “freedom of the seas” at a time of U.S. concern about China-Taiwan tensions and Beijing asserting its maritime agenda.
Taiwan, meanwhile, reported an incursion of Chinese bombers and fighter jets into its air defence identification zone.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 12:46pm

World

Biden, citing 'economic imperative,' orders faster relief checks, more food aid

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the faster issuance of pandemic stimulus checks to needy families and increased food aid for children who normally rely on school meals. *More than 400,000 Americans have died from the virus and millions of jobs have been lost.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 01:27pm

Pakistan

Climbers reach historic height during K2 winter expedition

Over 300 climbers during the spring and summer have climbed to the top of the mountain.
The world’s second highest peak has never been climbed during the winter.

Updated 16 Jan, 2021 06:11pm

World

Inside Trump’s final days: Aides struggle to contain an angry, isolated president

Trump had wanted to join the thousands of hardcore followers who assembled at Capitol Hill on Jan. 6.
Trump’s fiery, grievance-filled speech from the Ellipse park on the southern outskirts of the White House was a central focus of this week’s hastily arranged proceedings in the House of Representatives that led to his impeachment on a charge of inciting insurrection.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 08:14pm

World

It might be time to ‘rein in’ media after DC riots: says AOC

The Squad members had a lengthy discussion on the aftermath of Capitol riot on Instagram live stream.
“We’re going to have to figure out how we rein in our media environment so you can’t just spew disinformation and misinformation,” she said.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 07:54pm

World

American troops in Afghanistan formally down to 2500

The United States military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2500, as ordered by President Trump in November.
President-elect Biden has advocated retaining a small counter-terrorism force in Afghanistan, in an effort to ensure that extremist groups like Al-Qaeda are unable to launch attacks on the United States.

Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:05pm

World

Progress stalls in Afghan peace talks as sides await Biden

After a month-long break, some negotiators from both sides have yet to return to Doha, the Qatari capital that has served as venue for negotiations between the Afghan government and the insurgents to end decades of war.
In an agreement reached last year, Trump, who had long promised to end America’s longest war, signed the United States up to a full withdrawal in coming months.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 06:54pm

World

Biden to unveil plan to pump $1.5 trillion into pandemic-hit economy

The incoming administration will work with Congress on the quick stimulus package after Biden takes office on Jan. 20.
Biden plans to introduce his package during a prime-time address on Thursday evening, underscoring the seriousness of the topic, but he will have to compete for attention with the political drama in Washington.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:36pm

World

US, other Western nations express 'concern' at Hong Kong arrests

"It is clear that the National Security Law is being used to eliminate dissent and opposing political views," it continued.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 12:12pm

Business & Finance

For the First Time, Pakistan’s exports to UK crosses $1bn mark

For Jul-Dec 2020, the exports to UK grew by 21 percent to USD 1,029 million as compared to USD 852 million in Jul-Dec 2019.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 04:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to USA increase 6.36pc in 5 months

The overall exports to USA were recorded at $1855.564 million during July-November (2020-21).

Published 07 Jan, 2021 07:55pm

World

Immigrants in US both hopeful and wary of Biden

"You've served your usefulness," he said of the decision by the same government he fought for in Vietnam. "And we don't need you anymore so you can be deported."

Published 01 Jan, 2021 11:47am

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

'Made in Israel' alcohol hits Dubai's liquor stores as thousands of Israelis flock to Emirate

Scores undeterred by Israel’s warnings about possible Iranian attacks in the region have celebrated weddings, and eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah with large gatherings banned back home
Data collected from travel agents revealed that at least 70,000 Israeli tourists arrived in Dubai on 15 nonstop daily flights in December

Published 31 Dec, 2020 04:44pm

World

EU-China investment deal likely this week - officials

“The talks are about to be concluded. It’s looking good. There are only some minor details left which need to be hammered out,” an EU official with knowledge of the talks told Reuters.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:18am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars gain as US package, Brexit deal encourage risk

Last week's Brexit agreement helped support the outlook for global growth, also lifting Asian stocks on Tuesday.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 09:15am

Markets

Yuan inches up after PBOC sets guidance at 30-month high

Official data showed robust growth in profits at China's industrial firms in November, their seventh straight month of gains, supported by strong industrial production and sales, as manufacturers continue their recovery from the COVID-19 downturn.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:53am

World

Israeli jets bomb residential areas, children hospital in Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas, the political group that governs Gaza Strip, denounced Israel's overnight airstrikes as “barbaric.”
Hamas said that Israeli airstrikes damaged a Gaza children's hospital.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 11:17pm

World

Millions of Americans lose jobless benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill

A partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday unless Congress can agree a stop-gap government funding bill before then.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:58am

Markets

Tokyo stocks close lower with wary eyes on virus

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.18 percent, or 48.97 points, to 26,714.42.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 11:41am

World

U.S. airlines closing in on new government assistance package

A final deal on the $900 billion relief package could be reached as early as Thursday morning in the United States.
In October, American Airlines furloughed 19,000 employees while United Airlines furloughed more than 13,000 employees.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 06:05pm

World

US expects to have immunized 100 million against COVID-19 by end of March -Slaoui

He said the United States hopes to have about 40 million doses of vaccine distributed by the end of December.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 10:27am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, US identify opportunities to expand Trade & Investment

It was learned that the latest data shows Pakistan’s exports to the United States hit record levels in October ($430 million) and November ($437 million).

Published 11 Dec, 2020 02:30pm

World

Don't flip, says auctioneer seeking $3mn for Trump's childhood home

"It's too much," said Fakhertag Obeid, 61, who is also annoyed with strangers knocking on her door to ask about the Trump house.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 10:15am

World

U.S. blacklists Iranian envoy, possibly to pressure Yemen's Houthis

The United Nations is trying to revive peace talks stalled since late 2018 to end a war that has been in a military deadlock for years, with the Houthis holding the capital, Sanaa, and most big urban centers.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:02am

World

Biden considering possible China ambassadorship for former Mayor Buttigieg: Axios

Buttigieg, an Afghanistan war veteran, was among the key contenders for the role of ambassador to the United Nations, but Axios reported that Biden passed him over for this.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 08:50am

World

US, China extend giant panda deal by three years

The National Zoo has hosted giant pandas from China since 1972 and Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have been at the zoo since December 2000.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 11:13am

World

Iran prepares to raise oil exports if sanctions eased: state media

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, who will take office on Jan. 20, has said that he would return to the pact and would lift sanctions if Tehran returned to “strict compliance with the nuclear deal”

Published 07 Dec, 2020 09:38am

World

U.S. ends exchange programs with China, calling them 'propaganda'

The programs had been set up under the auspices of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act - a 1961 law signed by President John F. Kennedy and aimed at boosting academic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries.

Published 05 Dec, 2020 11:18am

World

Biden says he has asked Fauci to stay on and join COVID-19 team

President-elect Joe Biden has asked top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci to continue in his job and serve as Biden’s chief medical adviser and on the COVID-19 team after Biden takes office on Jan. 20, Biden said on Thursday.
Despite news that vaccines against the virus may begin to be distributed in the coming weeks, the U.S. is experiencing a new surge in hospitalisations and deaths.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 04:40pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 23	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 23	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 23	154.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 23	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 23	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 23	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	5010.60
Nasdaq / Apr 22	15451.31
Dow Jones / Apr 22	38239.98
India Sensex / Apr 23	73884.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 23	37552.16
Hang Seng / Apr 23	16828.93
FTSE 100 / Apr 23	8045.70
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 23	17967.18

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 19	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 22	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 23	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 23	82.41
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 23	2301.86
Diesel/Litre / Apr 23	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 23 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 23 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 23 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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