News Archives for World - 2020-08-08

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World

On Lebanon, Macron told Trump sanctions can play into Iran's hands, official says

The official, speaking ahead of a donors conference on aid to Lebanon co-hosted by France in which Trump will take part.
Israel and Iran will not be involved due to geopolitical issues, the official said.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:57pm

USA

US CDC reports 4,920,369 coronavirus cases

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:56pm

USA

Trump seeks to go it alone after coronavirus stimulus talks break down

Amid congressional inaction, POTUS will be taking action to help Americans in need," the official told.
Trump initially played down the disease's threat and has drawn criticism for inconsistent messages on public health steps such as social distancing and masks.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:53pm

Middle East

'Your time is up': Thousands protest against Netanyahu over economy, corruption allegations

The protest movement has intensified in recent weeks, with critics accusing Netanyahu of being distracted by a corruption case against him.
Protests have stretched beyond Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem, with many Israelis gathering on bridges and highway junctions across the country.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:49pm

Europe

Paris imposes face mask order for outdoor markets, River Seine strollers

The order, which applies to people aged 11 and over, covers busy outdoor areas in the French capital, although tourist sites such as the Eiffel Tower.
The rate of positive tests in the greater Paris region now stood at 2.4% compared with a national average of 1.6%, it said.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:45pm

Middle East

US says supports right of Lebanese to peaceful protest, urges political reforms

The embassy also said in a tweet that the Lebanese people "deserved leaders who listen to them.
Demonstrations swept central Beirut calling for the downfall of the government and the political establishment.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 11:43pm

World

How ammonium nitrate arrived on Russian-owned vessel in Beirut seven years ago

The Lebanese authorities seized Rhosus after the ship's owner did not pay the port fees and fine.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 01:50pm

Middle East

Children among 20 killed in Yemen strike

SANAA: Seven children were among 20 people killed in an air strike on northern Yemen, Huthi rebels and an aid...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:29am

USA

Former US national security advisor Scowcroft dies

WASHINGTON: Brent Scowcroft, the respected national security advisor to two Republican presidents and a Washington...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:39am

World

Russia wants to return to Venus

MOSCOW: The head of Russia's space agency said Friday that Roscosmos wants to return to Venus and bring back soil...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:26am

World

Belgium suspends arms exports to Saudi guard

BRUSSELS: Belgium's top legal authority on Friday suspended arms export licences for shipments to Saudi Arabia's...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:36am

South Asia

India virus tally hit 2 million

NEW DELHI: India's official coronavirus case tally hit two million on Friday, doubling in three weeks as the ...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:26am

South Asia

At least 14 dead as India airliner crashes on landing

NEW DELHI: At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when an Indian passenger jet...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:40am

South Asia

Rajapaksa brothers take two-thirds majority

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's ruling Rajapaksa brothers secured a two-thirds majority in a parliamentary election that ...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:41am

World

US says sending immediate $15 million in food, medicine to Lebanon

WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it was sending an immediate $15 million worth of food and medicine to help...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:37am

Middle East

Lebanon president rejects global probe into port blast

BEIRUT: Lebanon's president Friday rejected any international probe into the catastrophic port blast, saying a...

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:35am

World

US counterspy chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election

In an unusual public statement, William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
"It would be difficult for our adversaries to interfere with or manipulate voting results at scale," Evanina insisted.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:18am

World

WeChat US ban cuts off users link to families in China

WeChat, owned by Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd , is popular among Chinese students, expats and some Americans who have personal or business relationships in China.
The ban will cut off far more than the up to 6 million Chinese people who live in the United States.

Updated 08 Aug, 2020 02:18am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 10	158.03 ▼ -0.04
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 10	0.82 -
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 10	1.34 ▲ 0.001
Euro to USD / Nov 10	1.12 ▲ 0.0004
SOFR % / Nov 9	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 10	60,616.92
Hang Seng / Nov 10	24,570.74
FTSE 100 / Nov 10	10,831.05
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 10	26,556.34
France CAC40 / Nov 10	8,333.33
S&P 500 / Nov 9	7,549.94
India Sensex / Nov 9	81,106.65
Nasdaq / Nov 9	25,253.14
Dow Jones / Nov 9	52,389.75

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 10	346
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 10	86.07
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 10	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 10	369,372
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 10	4,122.64
Diesel/Litre / Nov 10	378
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 10	83.12

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Losers
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Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Nov 10 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	8.53 ▲ 1 (13.28%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 10 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	8.96 ▲ 1 (12.56%)
Altern Energy / Nov 10 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	6.50 ▲ 0.6 (10.17%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 10 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14.14 ▲ 1.29 (10.04%)
Wahdat Poultry Farm / Nov 10 Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited(WAHDAT)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
Metro Steel / Nov 10 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	21.96 ▲ 2 (10.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 10 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.97 ▲ 1.91 (10.02%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 10 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	82.02 ▲ 7.46 (10.01%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Nov 10 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	37.60 ▲ 3.42 (10.01%)
Liven Pharma / Nov 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	34.62 ▲ 3.15 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.29 ▼ -0.34 (-12.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 10 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.18 ▼ -0.91 (-11.25%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 10 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	93.96 ▼ -10.44 (-10%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 10 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	78.76 ▼ -8.75 (-10%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	77.45 ▼ -8.1 (-9.47%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Nov 10 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	20 ▼ -2.04 (-9.26%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 10 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.02 ▼ -3.23 (-9.16%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 10 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	65.02 ▼ -5.66 (-8.01%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 10 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	235 ▼ -19.97 (-7.83%)
Data Agro / Nov 10 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	151.60 ▼ -11.13 (-6.84%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	69,968,776 ▼ -0.65
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 10 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	46,399,977 ▲ 0.2
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	42,177,945 ▲ 0.12
Fauji Cement / Nov 10 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	38,415,129 ▲ 5.44
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 10 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	33,123,031 ▲ 6.86
B.O.Punjab / Nov 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	32,293,007 ▲ 1.01
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 10 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	30,370,044 ▲ 1.26
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	28,125,134 ▼ -0.34
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	27,247,478 ▼ -8.1
TPL Properties / Nov 10 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,644,572 ▲ 0.43

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