News Archives for World - 2019-10-03

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Asia

Pentagon says North Korea missile launched from 'sea-based platform'

We assess that it was a short- to medium-range ballistic missile. And I would say that we have no indication that i

Published 03 Oct, 2019 07:02pm

Europe

Russia helping China to build missile-attack warning system: Putin

This is a serious thing that will drastically increase the defence capabilities of the People's Republic of China.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 06:45pm

Europe

Irish PM spoke to Presidents Juncker and Tusk on Thursday

The Taoiseach reassured both Presidents of Ireland's commitment to protecting the EU single market and customs unio

Published 03 Oct, 2019 06:40pm

Europe

Putin urges Ukraine's Zelenskiy to complete peace process

Peace process in eastern Ukraine in order to prove himself as a strong politician. The people are waiting for

Published 03 Oct, 2019 06:34pm

World

USTR plans no grace period for product in transit when EU tariffs take effect

We contacted USTR and they're not going to give any grace period for product on the water," Cheese Importers A

Published 03 Oct, 2019 06:31pm

North America

Bernie Sanders will participate in the next Democratic debate

WASHINGTON: US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who was treated on Tuesday for a blocked artery after experien

Updated 03 Oct, 2019 06:37pm

World

Trump says could 'certainly' ask China's Xi to investigate Biden

Donald Trump said Thursday he would "certainly" think about approaching Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump provo

Updated 03 Oct, 2019 03:47pm

Europe

Trump says could 'certainly' ask China's Xi to investigate Biden

EU Council President Donald Tusk on Thursday said the European Union has doubts over Britain's latest Brexit offer.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 03:23pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson says Brexit resolution some way off

Boris Johnson said that a Brexit resolution was some way off but that the Irish backstop had to go and that Europea

Published 03 Oct, 2019 02:09pm

Middle East

Netanyahu considers party primary to shore up leadership

Benjamin Netanyahu may call for primaries within his Likud to show the party is unified behind him as he struggles

Published 03 Oct, 2019 02:01pm

Asia

Spokesman defends dishevelled Duterte as 'very hygienic'

Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman on Thursday defended the Philippine leader as "very hygienic". The 74-year-old Dut

Published 03 Oct, 2019 01:47pm

Africa

Iraq-Iran border crossing shut as protests rage

A border crossing between Iraq and Iran has been closed at the demand of Iraqi authorities who are facing a wave of

Published 03 Oct, 2019 01:35pm

Europe

UK Brexit proposals do not 'represent a basis for an agreement': MEPs

Britain's Brexit proposals submitted to the EU do not "represent the basis for an agreement. The proposals do

Published 03 Oct, 2019 01:33pm

World

Man shot dead after fatally stabbing four cops in Paris

The attacker was reported to be a member of staff inside the building. The police have sealed off the area in

Updated 03 Oct, 2019 01:45pm

Africa

Ebola concerns in Tanzania are 'rumours', says minister

Tanzania on Thursday again dismissed concerns about possible Ebola cases. There has not been any Ebola case co

Published 03 Oct, 2019 12:48pm

Europe

Knife attacker shot after injuring two at Paris police HQ: sources

A knife attacker was shot and injured after hurting two people at police headquarters. The premises were cordo

Published 03 Oct, 2019 12:02pm

Europe

Washington tariff move will hurt US consumers: EU spokesman

The European Union on Thursday deplored a wave of fresh anti-EU tariffs by the United States. This is a move t

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:46am

Europe

UK, not EU, needs to do more work on Brexit offer: Brussels

The British government on Wednesday submitted its proposal for a new withdrawal agreement from the European Union.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:36am

Europe

New EU president to sleep in her office

The EU's incoming president Ursula von der Leyen plans to live in a tiny flat attached to her Brussels office.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:27am

Middle East

Death toll rises to 18 as Iraq protests spread across south

The death toll from mass rallies in Iraq against corruption and unemployment rose to 18 on Thursday. The prote

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:22am

World

'Accidental Americans' file EU suit against France over US tax risk

A group representing French-American taxpayers said Thursday it had filed a suit against France with the European C

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:11am

World

173 civilians killed by landmines in Syria this year: monitor

At least 173 civilians, including 41 children, have been killed in Syria. Syria's warring parties have all pla

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:09am

Africa

Chad postpones election to early 2020

Long-delayed legislative polls that Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno had vowed to hold by year's end. The he

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:07am

Europe

Dutch officials blasted over New Year 'firenadoes'

Dutch authorities underestimated the risk from a huge New Years' Eve beach bonfires. "The municipality of The

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:04am

Africa

Nigeria's Buhari urges protection for foreigners in S.Africa summit

Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday began a visit to South Africa with a call to beef up protection of foreign nationals.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 11:02am

Asia

Last body retrieved after Taiwan bridge collapse

Taiwanese rescuers on Thursday retrieved the body of the last missing person. The body of the last missing Fil

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:47am

World

UK economy headed for recession after services shrink unexpectedly - PMI

UK PM Boris Johnson has promised to take Britain out of the European Union by Oct. 31 come what may, despite parlia

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:46am

Asia

Nine killed as typhoon lashes South Korea

At least nine people were killed and several others missing after Typhoon Mitag. The storm hit southern parts

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:27am

Europe

UK's Brexit proposal rebuffed in Brussels as "no basis" for a deal

Diplomats and officials said the offer, made on Wednesday by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, would have to be

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:22am

World

Group sprays 1,800 litres of fake blood outside UK Treasury for climate change

As the group sprayed the fake blood from the fire engine, it also hit activists soaking them in red colour. Ac

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:21am

Middle East

Four shot dead as protests spread to new Iraq city: medics, security sources

Four Iraqi protesters have been shot dead as mass rallies against corruption. The new deaths bring the overall

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:15am

Europe

Facebook suffers legal blow in top EU court over hate speech: statement

Facebook on Wednesday was dealt a major blow in the EU's top court. The decision will be seen as a victory for

Updated 03 Oct, 2019 11:08am

Asia

Iran says two border crossings to Iraq closed because of unrest in Iraq

Anti-government protests have turned violent in recent days in Iraq, with at least 18 people reported killed.

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:07am

World

Britain's Johnson sets out defence of new Brexit plan

Boris Johnson met his senior ministers on Thursday before setting out on a delicate mission to convince sceptical E

Published 03 Oct, 2019 10:03am

Asia

Hong Kong to ban face masks in protest crackdown: reports

Hong Kong will soon ban the wearing of face masks at public protests. Seething public anger against Chinese ru

Published 03 Oct, 2019 09:56am

Africa

US re-opens embassy in Mogadishu after three decades

The United States said Wednesday it had re-opened an embassy in Somalia's capital. Washington closed its embas

Published 03 Oct, 2019 09:49am

World

Seven killed as World War II aircraft crashes at Bradley Airport

The plane was carrying 13 passengers and crew members. The aircraft was operated by the Collings Foundation, a

Published 03 Oct, 2019 09:36am

Asia

North Korean negotiators head to Stockholm: Yonhap

A top North Korean negotiator left for Sweden on Thursday ahead of nuclear talks. Kim Myong Gil departed Beiji

Updated 03 Oct, 2019 11:38am

World

India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill 100 million

The two countries last fought a border conflict in February, but they pulled back from the brink after Pakistan ret

Published 03 Oct, 2019 09:26am

World

Internet blackout in Iraq as govt struggles to control deadly protests

Curfew has been imposed in Iqra as protests turn violent. Protests erupted this week over unemployment and cor

Published 03 Oct, 2019 09:26am

Asia

North Korea says missile test was 'new' submarine-based launch

The test was by far the most provocative since Pyongyang first began a dialogue with Washington in 2018. The N

Published 03 Oct, 2019 08:29am

North America

UN chief hopes to maintain 'momentum' in Western Sahara talks

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he hopes to maintain the political “momentum” to seek a solution to the

Published 03 Oct, 2019 07:17am

North America

Trudeau clashes with Tory rival in first Canada debate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clashes with Tory rival in first Canada debate “The Conservatives are struggling

Published 03 Oct, 2019 07:09am

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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 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	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%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.41 ▲ 0.16 (12.8%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.66 ▲ 0.3 (12.71%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
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%)
Cresent Jute / Nov 13 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	13.85 ▲ 1.26 (10.01%)
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%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	189.16 ▼ -21.02 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.10 ▼ -3.15 (-8.94%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.75 ▼ -1.25 (-8.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 13 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.80 ▼ -0.75 (-8.77%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.02 ▼ -11.68 (-7.27%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.02 ▼ -4.96 (-6.36%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 13 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	5.53 ▼ -0.36 (-6.11%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.99 ▼ -4.08 (-6.08%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72 ▼ -4.6 (-6.01%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	301,901,923 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,218,140 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,281,961 ▲ 0.3
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	42,784,338 ▲ 0.34
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,210,703 ▲ 0.53
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,405,751 ▲ 0.04
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,811,419 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,493,258 ▲ 0.11
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,858,319 -
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,134,592 ▲ 0.07

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