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Suspect in court after five stabbed at New York rabbi's home

World

Suspect in court after five stabbed at New York rabbi's home

A 37-year-old suspect appeared in a New York court on Sunday charged with five counts of attempted murder. He

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:21pm

Trump urges fight against 'evil scourge of anti-Semitism' after rabbi house attack

World

Trump urges fight against 'evil scourge of anti-Semitism' after rabbi house attack

Donald Trump on Sunday urged Americans to unite against anti-Semitism after an intruder stabbed. We must all c

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:19pm

Trump faces firestorm after identifying alleged whistleblower

World

Trump faces firestorm after identifying alleged whistleblower

Donald Trump faced calls from his own party to show more restraint on Twitter amid a storm of outrage Sunday.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:16pm

US strikes kill 15 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq: Hashed official

Middle East

US strikes kill 15 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq: Hashed official

Fifteen fighters, including commanders, were killed Sunday night in US strikes. Repeated mortar and rocket att

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:15pm

US hits pro-Iran group with deadly strikes in Iraq, Syria

Middle East

US hits pro-Iran group with deadly strikes in Iraq, Syria

The US carried out air strikes against a pro-Iran militant group in Iraq Sunday, killing 15 fighters. Fifteen

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:12pm

Four rockets target base housing US personnel near Iraq capital: security official

World

Four rockets target base housing US personnel near Iraq capital: security official

Four rockets exploded Sunday night near a base housing US troops close to Iraq's capital. Four Katyusha rocket

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:12pm

Shooter among two dead in Texas church attack

World

Shooter among two dead in Texas church attack

A gunman who opened fire in a Texas church, killing one person and leaving another in critical condition. Two

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:00pm

DR Congo Ebola death toll 2,231 to date

World

DR Congo Ebola death toll 2,231 to date

A total of 2,231 people have died out of 3,373 declared cases of Ebola in the current epidemic in the DR Congo.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 11:00pm

Turkey says will not withdraw from army posts in Syria's Idlib

World

Turkey says will not withdraw from army posts in Syria's Idlib

The posts were established under a September 2018 deal between Syrian regime ally Moscow and Ankara, which backs th

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:17pm

Greece 'wants a say' in Libya peace process: PM

World

Greece 'wants a say' in Libya peace process: PM

Libya has become another diplomatic front for Greece and Turkey as the traditional rivals jostle over Mediterranean

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:14pm

China commerce ministry says it has proactively dealt with US trade frictions

Asia

China commerce ministry says it has proactively dealt with US trade frictions

China's commerce ministry has said it is in close touch with the United States on signing the trade deal. The

Published 29 Dec, 2019 05:12am

North Korea's Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline

Asia

North Korea's Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline

North Korea is under heavy US and United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme. Kim presided over the m

Published 29 Dec, 2019 05:04am

Lebanese protest at new PM's home

World

Lebanese protest at new PM's home

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Beirut home of Lebanon's new prime minister on Saturday, calling for Hassan Diab's resignation less than 10 days after he was appointed. Lebanon is without a cabinet and in the grips of a deepening economic crisis

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

West Africa crude: high freight rates weigh on offers

World

West Africa crude: high freight rates weigh on offers

Freight rates for major routes from West Africa to Europe and East Asia have settled near 2019 highs and sellers have offered cargoes for low prices relative to last month in order to drum up interest during the holiday buying period.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

French government offers concessions to striking dancers of Paris Opera

World

French government offers concessions to striking dancers of Paris Opera

With France gripped by strike action crippling the transport system in a dispute over pensions reform, news emerged Saturday of the latest government concessions - to striking ballet dancers at the Paris Opera.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival

World

As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival

After decades of hard work, self-made Lebanese chocolatier Roger Zakhour thought he would finally be able to pass a successful business to his daughter. But then the economic crisis hit. Instead of reaping profits this Christmas, he and his 29-year-old da

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Venezuela's economic crisis a boon for traditional liquor

World

Venezuela's economic crisis a boon for traditional liquor

Venezuela's traditional cocuy liquor is making a comeback due to the country's punishing economic crisis, which has put rum, whiskey and even beer financially out of reach for many.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Algeria's new PM pledges to regain trust

World

Algeria's new PM pledges to regain trust

Algeria's new president on Saturday named as his prime minister an academic turned political insider who vowed to work to win back people's trust after months of street protests. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, elected this month to succeed ousted president Abdelaz

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

UAE denies developing popular Mideast app as spy tool

World

UAE denies developing popular Mideast app as spy tool

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday denied reports that a popular mobile application developed in the country was used for government spying. Apple and Google removed the ToTok app from their marketplaces last week following a report claiming it allowed

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Kazakhstan observes day of mourning after fatal jet crash

World

Kazakhstan observes day of mourning after fatal jet crash

Kazakhstan observed a national day of mourning on Saturday after 12 people died when an airliner crashed shortly after takeoff and slammed into a house. Witnesses spoke of the terrified screams of passengers as the plane came down on the edge of the count

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Thai Navy SEAL dies after yearlong infection after cave rescue

World

Thai Navy SEAL dies after yearlong infection after cave rescue

A Thai Navy SEAL who aided with the rescue of a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave last year has died from an infection he contracted during the dramatic recovery mission.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Sudan, rebels agree plan to end conflict in Darfur

World

Sudan, rebels agree plan to end conflict in Darfur

The Sudanese government and nine rebel groups on Saturday signed an agreement on a roadmap towards ending the bloody conflict in the Darfur region. The deal outlines different issues the parties will need to negotiate during the latest round of talks in J

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Hong Kong police arrest 15 in fresh shopping mall protests

World

Hong Kong police arrest 15 in fresh shopping mall protests

Hong Kong riot police arrested at least 15 people in clashes Saturday with dozens of pro-democracy protestors who targeted a mall near the border with China to demonstrate against mainland tourists and shoppers.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Two German girls among three killed in Italy avalanche

World

Two German girls among three killed in Italy avalanche

An avalanche on Saturday killed a 35-year-old woman and two girls, one of them aged seven, in the Italian Alps near the border with Austria, media reported. All three victims were German nationals.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Disabled Syrian refugee sues Greece over pursuit injuries

World

Disabled Syrian refugee sues Greece over pursuit injuries

A Syrian refugee disabled after being shot in a Greek coastguard pursuit in 2014 is demanding 100,000 euros ($111,000) in damages from the Greek state, a report said Saturday.

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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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 10	3.89 ▲ 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
S&P 500 / Nov 12	7,592.40
Nasdaq / Nov 12	25,366.09
FTSE 100 / Nov 12	10,863.09
Dow Jones / Nov 12	52,297.09
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 12	26,771.88
France CAC40 / Nov 12	8,361.36

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	335
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.91
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,891.79
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	364
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.40
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 12	18,080
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%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 13 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.34 ▲ 0.58 (15.43%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
Amtex Ltd / Nov 13 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	4.91 ▲ 0.5 (11.34%)
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%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	109.16 ▲ 9.92 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Nov 13 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	100.21 ▼ -9.79 (-8.9%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	72 ▼ -5.98 (-7.67%)
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	130 ▼ -8.71 (-6.28%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 13 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	73.15 ▼ -4.85 (-6.22%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	13.15 ▼ -0.85 (-6.07%)
Premier Sugar / Nov 13 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	372 ▼ -23 (-5.82%)
Masood Textile / Nov 13 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	145 ▼ -8.22 (-5.36%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	199.48 ▼ -10.7 (-5.09%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.04 ▼ -0.21 (-4.94%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	73 ▼ -3.6 (-4.7%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	59,914,095 ▲ 0.02
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	36,732,766 ▲ 0.44
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	36,582,991 ▲ 0.44
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	24,008,028 ▲ 0.37
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	23,474,065 ▲ 1
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	16,734,698 ▲ 0.12
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	11,970,920 ▲ 0.2
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	10,894,736 ▲ 1.1
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	9,093,882 ▲ 1.32
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	8,632,168 ▲ 0.01

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