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Afghan peace plan threatened

EDITORIAL: United States Special Envoy for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, as expected, swung by Islamabad...

Published 13 Mar, 2021 04:28am

US proposes interim govt could run Afghanistan until new polls

WASHINGTON/KABUL: A US-drafted peace plan for Afghanistan, reviewed by Reuters on Monday, calls for the current...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:48am

UN envoy in Doha to push on Afghan peace process

DUBAI: The United Nation's envoy for Afghanistan is due to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday to meet with Afghan government...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:48am

World

Ambassador Khalilzad visits Pakistan, stresses the need to "accelerate" Afghan peace process

On Monday, the United States' Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad.
Ambassador Khalilzad stressed the need to accelerate progress towards a just and durable peace in Afghanistan.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 04:11pm

World

UN envoy in Doha to push on Afghan peace process

The US government said on Sunday that all options remain on the table for its remaining 2,500 troops in Afghanistan and that it had made no decisions about its military commitment after May 1.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 12:46pm

Pakistan

Khalilzad, COAS discuss Afghan peace process

RAWALPINDI: United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on...

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am

Pakistan

Khalilzad, COAS Bajwa discuss Afghan peace process

The US Special Representative lauded the efforts of Pakistan for peace in the region during his meeting with COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Commander Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan General Austin Scott Miller was also present in the meeting, said military’s media wing.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 07:16pm

Taliban say met with US envoy in Doha

DOHA: Washington's special envoy to Afghanistan met with the Taliban in Qatar, the insurgents said Saturday, as...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

World

Taliban says met with US envoy in Doha

Taliban spokesman said Khalilzad and the top US general in Afghanistan met with the insurgents' negotiating team in Doha, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, late Friday.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

World

Afghan president says ready to discuss elections to advance talks with Taliban

"I advise those who go to this or that gate to gain power is that political power in Afghanistan has a gate, and the key is the vote of the Afghan people," he said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:48pm

Editorials

Afghanistan quagmire

EDITORIAL: A general spike in violence in Afghanistan since the Doha agreement between the US and the Taliban ...

Published 05 Mar, 2021 05:17am

US envoy in Kabul as questions over troop withdrawal swirl

KABUL: The US special envoy to Afghanistan touched down in Kabul on Monday for meetings with Afghan leaders, in a ...

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:41am

World

Biden Administration to reportedly initiate dialogue with Taliban

The Biden Administration's Afghanistan negotiator has begun a diplomatic trip, which will reportedly include the first meeting of the new administration with the Taliban.
The State Department did not immediately provide comment on the agenda Zalmay Khalilzad is bringing to the Taliban, which belatedly resumed peace talks with the U.S. client Afghan government last week.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 07:18pm

World

US envoy in Kabul as questions over troop withdrawal swirl

The envoy is also set to travel to Qatar, where he will meet with Taliban leaders along with trips to unspecified regional capitals, according to the State Department.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:00pm

World

US envoy on Afghan peace process to visit Afghanistan, Qatar for talks

Khalilzad and his team will also visit other regional capitals as part of a mission aimed at working towards.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:40pm

Pakistan

Zalmay Khalilzad to continue as envoy on Afghanistan: FM welcomes Biden’s reported decision

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday welcomed the reports that President Joe Biden wants to...

Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:55am

World

Biden to retain Trump's top Afghan envoy

The Biden Administration is retaining the services of Zalmay Khalilzad, former President Trump's top envoy for Afghanistan peace negotiations, who has led the regular talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
Traditionally an incoming administration replaces politically appointed officials with their own team, particularly on crucial foreign policy matters.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:25pm

Pakistan

COAS, US envoy reaffirms commitment for regional peace, stability; agree on continued engagement

The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation met the Army Chief at General Headquarters here, said ISPR.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 10:05pm

Pakistan

Zalmay, Bajwa discuss Afghanistan peace over meeting: ISPR

Khalilzad acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in promoting peace in Afghanistan, says ISPR.
Both leaders expressed their pledge for peace and stability across the borders and agreed to maintain an exchange for that end, says military's media wing.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:19pm

Pakistan

COAS assures Pakistan's continued support for regional peace, stability

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's untiring efforts for facilitating the process towards the mutual objective of peace in the region.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 09:09pm

World

US's Khalilzad and Turkey stress need for support for Afghanistan peace process

It is imperative the parties build on the current momentum and accelerate their work to reach agreement on a political roadmap and a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire.
They welcomed recent progress in Afghanistan peace negotiations and emphasized the importance of sustaining regional and international support for the peace process

Published 04 Dec, 2020 01:09am

World

Khalilzad welcomes Pak-Afghan joint vision, says it is an opportunity to move forward on peace

He also welcomed Pakistan's commitment to work for a reduction of violence and a ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:37am

Khalilzad condemns Kabul University attack, urges Taliban, Afghan govt to reach a political settlement

He said this attack is not an opportunity for the Afghan government and the Taliban to score points against each other.

Updated 03 Nov, 2020 10:30am

COAS Bajwa, Khalilzad discuss Afghan peace

ISPR states that the visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's peace efforts in the region and its role in intra-Afghan talks

Updated 02 Nov, 2020 05:45pm

Khalilzad, Miller meet COAS Bajwa, appreciate Pakistan's positive role in Afghan peace process

Matters related to mutual interest, peace and stability in the region, Pak-Afghan Border management and current developments in the Afghan peace process were discussed during the meeting

Published 08 Oct, 2020 07:52pm

Markets

As Afghanistan peace talks stutter, US says violence levels too high

By any measure, current levels of violence are too high.
"We know that reductions are possible," Khalilzad said.
"I want to assure the Afghan women that we will be with them," Khalilzad said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:30pm

All elements of national power are united towards ensuring peace in region: COAS

A delegation, headed by US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, called on COAS and discussed regional security and ongoing Afghan Reconciliation Process

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 08:51pm

US envoy meets new Taliban chief negotiator as Afghan peace talks near

An agreement between Washington and the Taliban, are to begin in Doha after the release of the last half-dozen or so of 5,000 Taliban prisoners.
Issues related to the prisoners' release and immediate start of the intra-Afghan talks were discussed.
The team had been changed to give it power to take decisions on the spot.

Published 08 Sep, 2020 07:15pm

World

Zalmay Khalilzad condemns Afghan airstrikes against Taliban as civilians among 45 killed

Khalilzad said reduced violence and an immediate start to peace talks was needed.

Published 23 Jul, 2020 04:05pm

Markets

US pushes Taliban to reduce violence as deal enters 'next phase'

Talks between the Taliban and Kabul hinge on a nearly-completed prisoner exchange agreed in the deal.

Published 14 Jul, 2020 06:05pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	157.86
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 30	5035.69
India Sensex / Apr 30	74482.78
Nasdaq / Apr 30	15657.82
Hang Seng / Apr 30	17763.03
Dow Jones / Apr 30	37815.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	17932.17
France CAC40 / Apr 30	7984.93
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38274.05

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	81.12
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2288.39
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	78.01
Petrol/Litre / May 2	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 2 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 2 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 2 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 2 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 2 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 2 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 2 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 2 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 2 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 2 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 2 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 2 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 2 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 2 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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