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Biden, al-Kadhemi discuss embassy rocket strikes

The attacks are usually claimed by shadowy groups that both Iraqi and US officials say are "smokescreens" for hardline pro-Iran factions inside Iraq.

Updated 24 Feb, 2021 05:45pm

World

White House working with Facebook and Twitter to tackle anti-vaxxers

Disinformation that causes vaccine hesitancy is going to be a huge obstacle to getting everyone vaccinated and there are no larger players in that than the social media platforms.
"We are talking to them ... so they understand the importance of misinformation and disinformation and how they can get rid of it quickly."

Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:35pm

Business & Finance

White House ramps up effort to tackle automotive chip shortage

In a Jan. 19 letter to Deese first reported by Reuters, the United Auto Workers union and auto trade groups asked the Biden administration to consider "urging major silicon wafer foundries to ramp up production of automotive grade wafers."

Published 18 Feb, 2021 11:50am

World

Trump rages, Biden yawns

"Let's say somebody gets impeached, typically your numbers would go down, they would go down like a dead balloon. But the numbers are very good, they're very high," he said.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:03am

World

Biden aide resigns over 'abhorrent' comments to reporter

Ducklo added that he was "devastated to have embarrassed and disappointed my White House colleagues and President Biden."

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

White House cites ‘deep concerns’ about WHO COVID-19 report, demands early data from China

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement that it is imperative that the report be independent and free from "alteration by the Chinese government".
Re-engaging the WHO also means holding it to the highest standards

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 08:57pm

World

White House meets with airline CEOs on COVID-19 travel issues

We had a very positive, constructive conversation focused on our shared commitment to science-based policies as we work together to end the pandemic.
Restore air travel and lead our nation toward recovery.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 09:20pm

World

Biden administration launches review aimed at closing Guantanamo prison: White House

Aides involved in internal discussions are considering an executive action to be signed by President Joe Biden in coming weeks or months.
The NSC will work closely with the Departments of Defense, State, and Justice to make progress toward closing the GTMO facility, and also in close consultation with Congress.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 08:56pm

World

Trump's Twitter ban to remain permanent, even if he is re-elected: Twitter CFO

Former President Donald Trump's Twitter ban will remain permanent, even if he is re-elected to office - according a senior executive from the social media company.
This news came as Trump's impeachment trial was taking place in the Senate, on charges that he incited an insurrection with his inflammatory exhortations at a rally in Washington, immediately prior to the breach of the Capitol Building by an aggravated mob on the 6th of January.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 05:04pm

World

Biden speaks by phone with China's Xi Jinping

Biden offered Xi his "greetings and well wishes" to the Chinese people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year celebrations, the White House said in a statement.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 10:49am

Biden calls Modi, seeks to boost regional security through ‘Quad’ grouping

NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed in a telephone call to strengthen...

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:41am

World

Biden believes teachers are priority for vaccinations, White House says

He believes that teachers should be a priority on the vaccination list - he has supported that.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, Rochelle Walensky, said the agency may release new school reopening guidance this week.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 10:02pm

World

White House says it aims to strengthen ties with Brazil, but will speak out on concerns

The Trump administration had sought to boost ties with Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, and provide a counterweight to China, which has become Brazil's largest trading partner.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:51pm

World

White House expects lawmakers' coronavirus aid ‘mark up’ will track closely to Biden's plan

Psaki added that conversations continue on the formula for determining who receives individual cash relief, and that the final determination is up to Congress.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:25am

World

White House concerned about China's absence from conversation about Myanmar coup

"Certainly we are concerned about China's absence from the conversation and lack of a vocal role," Psaki said a White House briefing.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:25am

World

Biden will invite Super Bowl champs Bucs as well as Lakers to White House

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it dangerous to host large-scale events at the White House, such as the traditional visits by championship-winning sports teams.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:18pm

World

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Biden adviser says phase-out level for COVID-19 relief checks open to negotiation

Bernstein, speaking at a White House briefing, also said the $1.9 trillion price tag on the Biden plan is not too big.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 12:30am

World

White House says it's working to speed early production of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is one-shot, as opposed to Pfizer's and Moderna Inc's two-dose vaccines, and can be stored in a refrigerator.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 12:24am

World

Biden says economy 'still in trouble,' pushes for stimulus

"It's people's lives. Real-life people are hurting and we can fix it," Biden said earlier. "When we help them we are also helping our competitive capacity," he said.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 12:20am

World

Middle East to be focus of Biden National Security Council meeting

"The focus is broadly on the Middle East. I'm sure Iran will be a part of the discussion," Psaki told a White House briefing. "It's not a decisional meeting."

Published 06 Feb, 2021 12:08am

Biden ends US support for Yemen war

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is ending US military support for the war by its Saudi allies in Yemen, the White...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

World

White House pulled into unionization effort at Amazon facility

Amazon, America's second-biggest private employer behind Walmart Inc, does not have any union labor in the United States, and workers at its fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama, would be the first to join if they vote in favour.
The last attempt by Amazon workers to unionize was in 2014.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 08:33pm

World

Vaccination sites opening in hard-hit California communities to tackle COVID disparities

"These (FEMA) sites in California are just the beginning," Zients told reporters. "We are working with, in partnership in states across the country, to stand up new sites."

Published 04 Feb, 2021 12:01pm

World

Dire unemployment forecast demands ‘immediate action’: White House advisers

WASHINGTON: Two top White House economists on Wednesday pushed back against overly rosy interpretations of the...

Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am

World

Biden to meet Democratic lawmakers on COVID-19 aid: White House

A Democrat himself, Biden will call into the weekly meeting of Democratic representatives and later meet Democratic senators in the Oval Office, the White House said in a statement.
Biden met a group of 10 moderate Republican senators on Monday and had said he wanted to garner bipartisan support for his plan.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 07:22pm

World

Turkey makes first contact with Biden’s team

ISTANBUL: Turkey and the United States agreed Tuesday to work on establishing “strong” bilateral relations,...

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:35am

World

White House plans to send vaccine doses to retail pharmacies

White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said the program will launch next week and make 1 million doses available to 6,500 stores.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 11:37pm

World

White House to boost COVID-19 vaccine to states: New York governor

"The increase is now going to go from 16 to about 20 percent as a direct allocation," Cuomo told a news conference, reporting on a call a governors association had with the White House.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 11:18pm

World

Biden says he won't settle for COVID-19 aid package that 'fails to meet the moment': White House

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had a "substantive and productive discussion" at the White House.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 02:23pm

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.57
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
India Sensex / May 9	72965.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38260.75
Hang Seng / May 9	18532.72
FTSE 100 / May 9	8363.71
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	18547.71

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.44
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2318.17
Diesel/Litre / May 9	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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