News Archives for World - 2019-06-03

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North America

US State Dept OKs possible sale of F-16 fighters to Bulgaria

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has approved the possible sale of eight F-16 aircraft and related equipment to B

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:29pm

World

Qatar economy coping with embargo: IMF

DOHA: Qatar's economy has proved to be resilient in the face of an embargo by its neighbours and lower oil prices, t

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:17pm

World

IMF urges France to step up reforms to rein in debt

PARIS: The International Monetary Fund on Monday warned France that its public debt is "too high for comfort", calli

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:15pm

Asia

Iran calls US sanctions ‘economic war’, says no talks until they are lifted

GENEVA: Iran called US sanctions "economic war" on Monday, and said there could be no talks with the United States u

Published 03 Jun, 2019 07:41pm

North America

Trump says Russia pulled its people from Venezuela

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russia told the United States it had removed most of its people from V

Published 03 Jun, 2019 07:39pm

Europe

Swedish court rejects request to detain Assange over 2010 rape case

UPPSALA: A Swedish court on Monday rejected a request to detain Julian Assange over a 2010 rape case, dashing the prosec

Published 03 Jun, 2019 03:50pm

World

Romania's Jan-April budget deficit widens to 1.1pc/GDP

BUCHAREST: Romania's consolidated budget deficit widened to 1.1% of gross domestic product in the first four months, Fin

Published 03 Jun, 2019 03:29pm

North America

Trump administration departures, firings, reassignments

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett wou

Published 03 Jun, 2019 03:25pm

Europe

British queen shows Donald Trump family golf snaps

LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth showed Donald Trump some of her family's golfing memorabilia as she gave the US presid

Published 03 Jun, 2019 03:21pm

Europe

Portugal jobless rate rises to 6.7pc in April

Portugal's monthly unemployment rate rose to an estimated 6.7pc in April, from a revised 6.5pc in March, official data s

Published 03 Jun, 2019 02:03pm

Europe

Britain's May to press future trade ties with Trump during visit

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May will discuss future economic ties with US President Donald Trump during his visit to

Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:50pm

Europe

Russia, China to announce joint yuan fund to invest in Russia: RDIF

MOSCOW: Russia's RDIF sovereign wealth fund plans to announce a new yuan-denominated joint fund with China this week tha

Published 03 Jun, 2019 12:25pm

World

Slovak end-May budget deficit at EUR 1.52bn

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak central government budget deficit reached 1.52 billion euros ($1.70 billion) at the end of May, w

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:56am

Europe

Jobless rate, not EU rules should dictate fiscal policy

ITALY: Italy's jobless rate and not the European Union's "outdated" fiscal rules should determine whether Rome can hike

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:52am

World

Pakistan inflation rises to 9.11pc in May y/y

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's annual consumer inflation picked up to 9.11pc in May from 8.82pc the previous month on the back of

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:46am

Asia

World's 15 hottest places are in India, Pakistan as pre-monsoon heat builds

NEW DELHI: India warned of severe heat in northern and central areas on Monday, following similar extreme weather on Sun

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:43am

World

Turkish inflation lower than expected in May

ISTANBUL: Turkish inflation eased to a lower-than-expected 18.71pc in May, pushed lower by falls in prices for household

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:19am

Europe

Italy PM calls ‘important’ news conference amid coalition squabbles, EU pressure

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he would have "important things to say" at a news conference set for la

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:14am

Europe

EU antitrust investigates Lithuania's support to state-owned energy firm Lietuvos

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Monday it had launched an investigation into possible illegal financial aid pr

Published 03 Jun, 2019 11:13am

World

Global recession fears grow as factory activity shrinks

LONDON/HONG KONG: Factory activity contracted across Asia and Europe last month as an escalating trade war between Washi

Published 03 Jun, 2019 10:26am

Africa

9 killed as Sudan forces try to disperse sit-in: doctors

KHARTOUM: Nine protesters were shot dead Monday as Sudan's ruling military tried to break up a sit-in protest outside ar

Updated 04 Jun, 2019 05:04pm

Europe

'No new evidence' to prove Ukraine rebel funding, court told

THE HAGUE: Ukraine has failed to present new evidence to show Russia was involved in funnelling arms and money to pro-Mo

Published 03 Jun, 2019 10:06am

Asia

Pentagon confirms push to hide USS John McCain from Trump

SEOUL: The acting Pentagon chief confirmed Sunday that the White House had requested the hiding of a warship bearing the

Published 03 Jun, 2019 10:01am

Africa

Amnesty asks Mauritania's presidential candidates to end slavery

NOUAKCHOTT: Amnesty International on Monday led some 30 other rights groups in Mauritania in asking the candidates in th

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:59am

North America

'STOP!' bombing, killing in Syria's Idlib: Trump

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday told Syria and Russia to stop "bombing the hell" out of Syria's last mil

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:57am

North America

Tornado strikes Canada capital region, no injuries

OTTAWA: A tornado on Sunday knocked down trees and damaged homes in Ottawa as it ripped through parts of Canada's capita

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:52am

Middle East

Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop

DAMASCUS: Israel launched a second round of strikes against Syria in 24 hours on Sunday, state media reported, as US Pre

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:51am

North America

Pompeo airs frank Mideast peace plan views in leak

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo worries that the Trump administration's soon-to-be-released Middle East pe

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:49am

Europe

Crisis talks as Merkel's coalition suffers new blow

BERLIN: Parties in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government are set to hold separate crisis talks on Monday, after h

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:48am

Asia

Indian rescuers narrow search for missing climbers

NEW DELHI: Indian authorities Monday narrowed down the search for eight climbers missing on India's second-highest mount

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:44am

North America

Mexico president announces start of work on $8bn refinery

MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has officially launched the $8 billion construction of a cont

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:34am

Middle East

Car bombing kills 19 in Syria's Azaz: monitor

AZAZ: At least 19 people were killed Sunday in a car bomb near a bustling market and mosque in a rebel-held city in nort

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:30am

Africa

Five dead as Sudan military rulers try to disperse sit-in

KHARTOUM: At least five protesters were shot dead Monday as Sudan's military rulers tried to break up a sit-in outside K

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:28am

Asia

Chinese warships cause surprise in Sydney Harbour

SYDNEY: Australians enjoying a sunny winter morning were shocked by the sight of three Chinese warships steaming into Sy

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:26am

Africa

Sudan: five months of anti-government protests

KHARTOUM: The sit-in protest outside Sudan's army headquarters in Khartoum that authorities used deadly force to try to

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:19am

Europe

Trump hits back at old foe Khan on UK state visit

LONDON: US President Donald Trump lashed out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Monday as he arrived for a three-day state vi

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:16am

Middle East

Saudi, UAE slam Doha for 'backtracking' on Mecca talks

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia criticised Qatar on Monday for rejecting the outcome of recent Mecca talks on regional tensions with

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:14am

Europe

Trump lashes London mayor, brings Brexit advice on UK state visit

LONDON: US President Donald Trump arrived on his state visit to Britain on Monday in combative mood, following up his we

Updated 18 Jun, 2019 01:43pm

Asia

China urges students to consider 'risk' of studying in US

BEIJING: China on Monday warned students and academics on the "risk" of studying in the United States, citing an uptick

Published 03 Jun, 2019 09:08am

Middle East

Kushner suggests Palestinians not ready to govern themselves

JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner has suggested in an interview that the Pales

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:07am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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