News Archives for World - 2019-11-19

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Middle East

Turkey says Kurdish YPG militia kill three despite ceasefire deal

The report came a day after Turkey threatened a new military operation in northeast Syria if the area was not clear

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:16pm

Europe

Pope to Asia in search of Buddhist ties, nuclear arms ban

Francis expressed his hope to "strengthen the ties of friendship" with Buddhists. The Pope has previously voic

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:15pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson's lead over Labour narrows

The pro-European Union Liberal Democrats were unchanged on 15pc and the Brexit Party was on 4pc, also unchanged.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:15pm

Asia

Hong Kong university protesters defy surrender warnings

The ensuing confrontation turned into the most intense and prolonged of Hong Kong's pro-democracy crisis. Duri

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:12pm

World

Trump says his weekend medical exam was 'very routine'

Trump's visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington was not on his official public schedule

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:12pm

World

Iran supreme leader says recent protests were not carried out by the people

"Friends and enemies should know we have pushed the enemy back in the military, political and security war arena,"

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:11pm

Middle East

US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move

The United Nations and European Union stressed the decision would not change the reality that the settlements were

Published 19 Nov, 2019 04:00pm

Europe

US opinion on Israeli settlements not valid: Turkey FM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that treating the settlements as illegal "hasn't worked". the latest in

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:23pm

World

German industry sees deep slump in 2019

Industrial output is falling around the world, the industry body noted, while growth in German exports is expected

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:09pm

World

BJP politician removed from Asia Pacific Summit for disrupting Suri’s speech

Vijay Jolly stood up during the speech and protested against highlighting Kashmir issue. Security personnel de

Published 19 Nov, 2019 11:46am

World

BJP govt nominates Savarkar for India’s highest civil award

In its manifesto of 2019 elections, the BJP promised it will urge the centre to award ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Veer Savark

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 12:29pm

World

Taliban commanders part of swap for Western hostages arrive in Qatar: sources

The Afghan government's decision to carry out the swap is seen as key to securing direct talks with the Islamist mi

Published 19 Nov, 2019 09:38am

World

Observers slam Belarus polls for flouting democratic norms

Parliamentary polls in Belarus did not show respect for democracy, international observers said Monday, after the opposition to authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko failed to win a single seat.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Ford launches all-electric 'Mustang' SUV

Ford has unveiled an all-electric Mustang that for the first time affixes the auto's distinctive horse logo to a sport utility vehicle.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

New EU Commission back on course for December start

The incoming European Commission was back on course on Monday for a December 1 start date, after MEPs approved the final team member nominated by Ursula von der Leyen.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:17am

World

Airbus beats Boeing with two mega deals at Dubai air show

Airbus signed two mammoth orders for its A320 and A350 aircraft worth $30 billion at Dubai's air show Monday, with Boeing managing only a $1.2 billion sale of its troubled 737 MAX.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

German economy to stagnate but no recession coming: Bundesbank

Growth in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, will remain weak in the fourth quarter but there is no reason to fear a recession and there are signs that prospects for its vast industrial sector may be stabilising, the Bundesbank said on Monday.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

Germany pumps 1 billion euros into 'embarrassing' mobile dead zones

German ministers agreed Monday to spend more than one billion euros plugging gaps in its mobile phone networks, whose patchy coverage has been blasted as "embarrassing" for the advanced industrial nation.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

Iran spy agency leaks reveal 'vast' sway in protest-hit Iraq

The details emerging Monday on a trove of leaked Iranian intelligence documents drove home the depth of its influence in Iraq, where anti-government protesters have accused Tehran of meddling and overreach.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Worried about re-election, Trump reportedly shelves vaping ban

US President Donald Trump has backed off from a proposed ban on certain flavors of e-cigarettes, fearing that such a move could cost him votes, US media said Monday. Aides allegedly advised him to hold fire on signing a memo to ban popular e-cigarette fla

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

Indian police baton charge students over fee protests

Indian police fought street battles in New Delhi on Monday with thousands of students who stepped up protests over fee increases at one of the country's top universities.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Russia gives ships back to Ukraine ahead of summit

Russia on Monday handed over three navy ships it seized a year ago from Ukraine, Moscow and Kiev authorities said, in the latest move to ease tensions between the two countries ahead of a crucial summit.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:13am

World

Volkswagen lowers sales, profit targets for 2020

German auto giant Volkswagen on Monday predicted its sales revenues and pre-tax profit would be lower than expected in 2020 due to trade tensions and slowing global growth.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:03am

World

Saturn moon Titan shaped by same forces as Earth

The largest of Saturn's many moons has lakes, mountains and dunes, with its surface scarred and crafted by many of the same forces which have shaped Earth, scientists said Monday.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Yemen PM returns to Aden under deal with separatists

Yemen's prime minister on Monday flew back to the southern city of Aden under the terms of a peace deal with southern separatists who expelled the government from its provisional capital in August.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

North Korea 'no longer interested' in summits with US: KCNA

North Korea is "no longer interested" in summits with the US unless Washington offers new concessions in their nuclear negotiations, Pyongyang said Monday, hours after Donald Trump hinted at the prospect.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:15am

World

Nigeria's ruling party wins election in key oil state

Nigeria's ruling party on Monday won the key oil-rich state of Bayelsa, the electoral body said, a sign of President Muhammadu Buhari's growing influence in opposition strongholds.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 07:15am

World

US urges new Sri Lanka leader to respect human rights

The United States called Monday on Sri Lanka's new president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to ensure human rights and accountability after a campaign in which he vowed to scrap a probe into alleged war crimes.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Cambodian Princess who rebuilt 'Apsara' dance dies

Cambodian Princess Norodom Bopha Devi, a former culture minister who helped resurrect traditional Apsara dance from the ashes of the brutal Khmer Rouge rule in the 1970s, died on Monday at the age of 76, premier Hun Sen said.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Two people killed in French bridge collapse

A 15-year-old girl and a truck driver were killed Monday after a suspension bridge over a river in southwest France collapsed, reigniting a debate over infrastructure safety in the wake of last year's deadly disaster in Genoa.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Six Indian soldiers killed as avalanche buries Indian patrol

An avalanche on Monday hit an Indian patrol in the world's highest militarised zone in the Himalayas, killing four soldiers and two porters, an army spokesman said.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

World

Four killed in California backyard shooting

Four people were shot dead and six others wounded while watching a football game in the backyard of a central California home on Sunday, police said. Police were called to the scene after at least one person opened fire into a crowd of about 35 people gat

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 06:51am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 12	276.81 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 12	276.61 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.79 ▼ -0.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▼ -0.0004
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0006
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.11 ▲ 0.0001
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,418.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,662.52
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,851.83
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,734.13
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,354.18
S&P 500 / Nov 12	7,592.40
Nasdaq / Nov 12	25,366.09
Dow Jones / Nov 12	52,297.09

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	332
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.91
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,891.79
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	360
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.40
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	357,112

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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