News Archives for World - 2020-03-20

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Pentagon successfully tests hypersonic missile

The Pentagon said a test missile flew at hypersonic speeds -- more than five times the speed of sound, or Mach 5 --

Published 20 Mar, 2020 09:35pm

Europe

Novartis to donate malaria drug in fight against coronavirus

Novartis hopes to expand approval for coronavirus Says 130 mln doses enough for several million patients

Published 20 Mar, 2020 09:15pm

World

US to send senior official to Saudi Arabia for months to help stabilize oil markets

The Energy Department official will work closely with U.S State Department officials in Riyadh and an existing ener

Published 20 Mar, 2020 09:05pm

World

WHO message to youth on virus: ‘You are not invincible’

WHO told, "today I have a message for young people: You are not invincible, this virus could put you in hospital fo

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:55pm

Europe

EU to suspend budget rules to help face virus crisis

Brussels triggered something called the "general escape clause", giving countries free rein to "inject spending int

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:45pm

World

Trump says 'I don't think' US will need national lockdown

Trump said California and New York were "really two hotbeds" but the problem was not so severe in other regions as

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:35pm

World

Pompeo tells China to share virus details with 'whole world'

The Chinese government was the first to know of this risk to the world. And that puts a special obligation to make

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:15pm

Europe

Italy's virus toll tops 4,000 after new one-day record

The total number of deaths was 4,032, with the number of infections reaching 47,021. The nation of 60 million

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:05pm

World

Mexico, U.S. to form coronavirus task force for border: minister

Mexico and the United States have agreed to form a joint task force to work on measures to combat the spread of the

Published 20 Mar, 2020 03:33pm

Europe

Macron seeks more EU powers as Europe faces coronavirus meltdown

One proposal is for the creation of a scientific panel to provide unified pan-EU recommendations to member states i

Published 20 Mar, 2020 03:18pm

World

Pentagon says successfully tested hypersonic missile

The test followed the first joint US Army and Navy flight experiment in October 2017, when the prototype missile de

Published 20 Mar, 2020 03:10pm

World

China says Pompeo 'lying' in new coronavirus clash

She said that China first told the United States of the novel coronavirus outbreak on January 3, with the State Dep

Published 20 Mar, 2020 03:09pm

Middle East

Iran reports 149 new coronavirus deaths, raising total to 1,433

Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi said 1,237 more cases have been confirmed over the past 24 hours and 19,644 pe

Published 20 Mar, 2020 03:08pm

Asia

Japan PM asks to compile steps for school reopening urgently

Abe last month asked Japan's entire school system, from elementary to high schools, to close until spring break lat

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:45pm

Asia

Philippines reports 13 new coronavirus infections, one new death

The new coronavirus has infected 230 people in the Philippines, resulting in 18 deaths, Health Undersecretary Maria

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:39pm

Asia

Indonesian president vows to use all powers to tackle health, economic woes

Policy makers have also been trying to shore up the economy as the rupiah currency falls to levels not seen since t

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:20pm

Asia

Hong Kong sees 48 new cases of coronavirus, bulk of infections imported

The number brings the total of confirmed cases in the global financial hub to 256. Of the confirmed new cases, 36 h

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:18pm

Asia

Taiwan coronavirus cases jump again, second death reported

The island saw its largest daily increase in cases on Friday and the majority of them were imported, the government

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:07pm

Europe

France's Macron says only at start of coronavirus crisis

We are at the start of this crisis. We have taken exceptional measures to absorb this first wave, but we've started

Published 20 Mar, 2020 01:03pm

Asia

China to speed up tax and fee cuts for firms to support jobs

The government will return more unemployment insurance premiums to job-saving firms and subsidise small firms to hi

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:59pm

Asia

South Korea discusses coronavirus with China, Japan; plans to quarantine Europe entries

The number of cases in Japan has been far smaller, but Tokyo has the extra worry of whether to press ahead with hos

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:38pm

Asia

China's premier says no effort will be spared to help small firms survive

The fiscal and monetary policies that have been rolled out should be more targeted to small companies, Li said.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:30pm

Europe

Ukraine leader says expects to receive 10mn coronavirus tests from China

We will do our best to provide personal protective equipment, rapid tests and disinfectants to every citizen of Ukr

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:25pm

Middle East

Iran leaders vow to defeat virus in holiday messages

Khamenei paid tribute to the sacrifices of the country's doctors and nurses in tackling the coronavirus, which has

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:23pm

Asia

India hangs four over 2012 Delhi bus gang-rape

"All four convicts (were) hanged at 5:30 am," Goel said. The execution sparked small celebrations outside the

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:20pm

Asia

Turkey provides online access to COVID-19 test results

The state portal “enabiz.gov.tr” which users can gain access to with a password, gathers patients' medical records,

Published 20 Mar, 2020 11:42am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia suspends domestic transports for 14 days to curb corona-virus spread

Transports associated with health services, food and water, as well as cargo ships and freight will not be affected

Published 20 Mar, 2020 11:38am

Europe

Spain's coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,000

The number of registered cases in the country rose to 19,980 on Friday from 17,147 on Thursday, Simon said. M

Published 20 Mar, 2020 11:37am

Asia

Malaysia reports 130 new cases of COVID-19, 1,030 in total

Malaysia is implementing a two-week "movement control order" including closing shops and schools as well as imposin

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 11:46am

World

California goes on virus lockdown as Italy death toll overtakes China

China reported a second day with no new domestic cases since the virus appeared in the central city of Wuhan in Dec

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:54am

Europe

Coronavirus, falling oil hit Putin hopes for economic revival

Since 2016, Russia had cooperated closely with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:51am

Europe

Turkey detains 64 over 'provocative' coronavirus posts

The presidency on Friday issued a circular banning cultural, scientific, artistic and similar indoor and outdoor ev

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:49am

Asia

Mask diplomacy: China tries to rewrite virus narrative

While COVID-19 first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December, Beijing says it has now curbed its spread, w

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:44am

Europe

Schools set to close as UK steps up coronavirus response

The government released details of which essential front line workers will still be able to send their children to

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:42am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at two holy mosques amid coronavirus crisis

The development is part of the Kingdom’s measure to limit the spread of coronavirus. Coming as extraordi

Published 20 Mar, 2020 10:00am

World

India executes four men convicted in 2012 Delhi gang rape, murder case

The victim died in a hospital in Singapore after battling serious internal injuries. India executed four

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:34am

World

Trump, Musk sees potential in anti malarial drug to combat coronavirus

Trump says that the FDA has been approved for the use of chloroquine. Tesla’s owner Elon Musk also hinted towa

Published 20 Mar, 2020 06:34am

World

UK apologises for Windrush scandal after damning report

The British government apologised Thursday for its treatment of Britons of Caribbean origin who were wrongly detained or deported for being illegal immigrants, after the publication of a devastating official report.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

Cash-strapped Venezuela hikes public service fees

Venezuelan utilities have hiked fees and the government plans to raise taxes, as the economy deteriorates further due to the spread of coronavirus and the crash in global oil prices adds to the strain on public coffers.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

German manufacturing expectations record fastest-ever plunge

The coronavirus outbreak caused the steepest drop in German manufacturers' expectations in the 70-year history of surveys, data showed on Thursday, as the three main economic institutes predicted anything from mild recession to a generational crash.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

US has 'no problem issuing more debt': Mnuchin

The US government has "no problem issuing more debt" to stem the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday. As Congress and President Donald Trump negotiate over a $1.3 trillion stimulus packag

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Airlines need up to $200 billion in emergency aid: IATA

Up to $200 billion is needed to rescue the world's airlines during the coronavirus crisis, the global aviation association said Thursday, appealing especially to African and Middle Eastern countries to provide emergency assistance.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Virus endangers 'future of aviation' without state aid: Lufthansa

The chief executive of German airline giant Lufthansa warned Thursday that governments might need to save the industry from the coronavirus crisis, as "drastic cutbacks in flight operations" have grounded over 90 percent of its planes.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Italy overtakes China as nation with most virus deaths

Italy passed a grim milestone on Thursday when it overtook China as the country with most reported deaths from the new coronavirus sweeping the planet.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Woman with coronavirus gives birth to health baby in Greece

A woman who tested positive for coronavirus gave birth to a healthy baby at an Athens hospital, Greek media reported on Thursday.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

UK Queen urges Britons to 'work as one' to beat virus

Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday said that "we all have a vitally important part to play" in battling the coronavirus crisis, in her first official message on the outbreak. The Queen, who has been moved to Windsor Castle outside of London due to the virus,

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:59am

World

EU's Brexit negotiator Barnier says he has COVID-19

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:59am

World

Putin says he's not a 'tsar' after 20 years in power

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed comparisons to a tsar on Thursday, arguing he "works every day" and listens to what people want.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

Two Turkish soldiers killed in Syria's Idlib

Two Turkish soldiers were killed in the rebel-held northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, officials said Thursday, the country's first reported casualties since a ceasefire began earlier this month.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

Five Libyan civilians killed in Tripoli shelling

Libya's unity government said Thursday that five women were killed and five civilians wounded in Tripoli the previous day in bombardment by the forces of eastern-based military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Greek police find tunnel, weapons in anti-terror raid

Greek anti-terror police on Thursday said they had found a hideout and heavy weaponry in an Athens raid, with reports pointing a Turkish far-left group.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

US fast-tracking anti-malarial drug to treat coronavirus: Trump

The US is fast-tracking the anti-malarial drug chloroquine for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

World

Taliban should agree ceasefire to stop virus: Afghan minister

The Taliban should commit to a ceasefire as a way of tackling the novel coronavirus, Afghanistan's defence minister said Thursday, while also vowing that security forces would respond to continued insurgent attacks.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

US fast-tracking antimalarials to treat coronavirus: Trump

The US is fast-tracking antimalarial drugs for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 10:58am

World

Coronavirus layoffs push US weekly jobless claims to 2-1/2-year high

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits surged by the most since 2012 to a 2-1/2-year high last week, as companies in the services sectors laid off workers because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 11	276.82 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 11	276.62 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 11	159.68 ▲ 0.96
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 11	0.83 ▲ 0.0075
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 11	1.33 ▼ -0.0072
Euro to USD / Nov 11	1.11 ▼ -0.0075
SOFR % / Nov 9	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 11	7,619.38
India Sensex / Nov 11	81,879.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 11	61,248.59
Nasdaq / Nov 11	25,466.19
Hang Seng / Nov 11	24,315.92
FTSE 100 / Nov 11	10,835.47
Dow Jones / Nov 11	52,486.49
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 11	26,662.77
France CAC40 / Nov 11	8,332.87

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 12	335
Diesel/Litre / Nov 12	364
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 11	86.25
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 11	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 11	366,457
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 11	3,981.74
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 11	82.39

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Losers
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Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 12 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.69 ▲ 1 (13%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 12 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	10.53 ▲ 1 (10.49%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	10.96 ▲ 1 (10.04%)
Prosperity Weav / Nov 12 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	61.02 ▲ 5.55 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Nov 12 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	26.62 ▲ 2.42 (10%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	99.24 ▲ 9.02 (10%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 12 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,283.83 ▲ 116.71 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 12 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	274.96 ▲ 25 (10%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 12 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	98.69 ▲ 8.97 (10%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 12 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	107.25 ▲ 9.75 (10%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 12 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.29 ▼ -0.17 (-36.96%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.76 ▼ -2.31 (-10.01%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 12 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	372.26 ▼ -41.36 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 12 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	152.93 ▼ -16.99 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 12 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14 ▼ -1.55 (-9.97%)
Sindh Abadgar / Nov 12 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	280.55 ▼ -29.45 (-9.5%)
Hira Textile / Nov 12 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.35 ▼ -0.4 (-8.42%)
B. F. Modaraba / Nov 12 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	26.82 ▼ -1.78 (-6.22%)
Apna Microfin. / Nov 12 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	22.30 ▼ -1.27 (-5.39%)
Stylers International / Nov 12 Stylers International Limited(STYLERS)	47.04 ▼ -2.31 (-4.68%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	114,601,905 ▲ 0.06
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 12 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	81,609,122 ▲ 0.2
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	34,348,881 ▲ 0.05
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	23,022,543 ▲ 0.08
Hascol Petrol / Nov 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	13,222,915 ▲ 0.75
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 12 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	13,172,717 ▲ 0.13
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 12 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12,654,032 ▲ 0.58
Pak Elektron / Nov 12 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	11,176,323 ▲ 0.42
Bawany Air Products / Nov 12 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	11,079,896 ▲ 0.2
Treet Corp / Nov 12 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	9,691,801 ▲ 1.38

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