News Archives for World - 2020-09-12

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Europe

Belarus police detain dozens of protesters at anti-government rally

Maria Kolesnikova, 38, has emerged as a key opposition figure after others were either jailed or forced out of the country.
"Sveta is my president, Masha is my queen," read one of the slogans held up in the crowd.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:47pm

Europe

Erdogan warns Macron not to 'mess with Turkey' over eastern Med

Erdogan urged Greece to "stay away from wrong" actions backed by countries like France in the disputed waters.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:31pm

Europe

UN chief calls on EU to share out migrants from Lesbos

Tensions rose on Lesbos on Saturday after hundreds of asylum seekers protested.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:01pm

Europe

Johnson accuses EU of plotting food 'blockade' on UK

The EU is worried that post-Brexit Britain could undermine its own food standards, as well as rules on state aid for companies.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

Europe

Hungary daily coronavirus cases near 1,000, schools to stay open

The government's coronavirus task force said active cases reached 7,134, but Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The health care sector is prepared to handle the next wave of the pandemic with more than 10,000 free beds.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:16pm

South Asia

Five Indian nationals detained in China handed over: Indian army

Individuals will now be quarantined for 14 days as per COVID-19 protocol and will thereafter be handed over to their family members.
Bilateral relations have been unusually tense since a clash at a disputed border area in June that killed 20 Indian soldiers.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:14pm

Europe

No-deal Brexit would hurt Britain more than EU: Scholz

My assessment is that an unregulated situation would have very significant consequences for the British economy.
Europe would be able to deal with it and there would be no particularly serious consequences after the preparations we have already made.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:12pm

South Asia

Delhi summons top Indian Facebook official over hateful content

The committee has asked Ajit Mohan to appear before it on September 15 to determine the "veracity of allegations" made by the group.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:10pm

South Asia

China releases five Indians detained near Tibet

India and China have been embroiled in a series of deadly clashes and showdowns on their contested Himalayan border in recent months.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:07pm

World

Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights

The government of US President Donald Trump, who is eager to claim an end to America's longest conflict as he seeks re-election.
We believe firmly that protecting the rights of all Afghans is the best way for you to break the cycle of violence.
My delegation are in Doha representing a political system that is supported by millions of men and women from a diversity of cultural.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:05pm

Europe

Low turnout at new French 'yellow vest' protests

Authorities in past protest hotspot Toulouse banned the planned demonstration there, citing coronavirus restrictions.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:04pm

Exchange

Egypt brokers negotiations for Israel-Hamas prisoner swap

Hamas demanded that Israel restore the freedom of all prisoners since their release under the last swap deal in 2011.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:01pm

Europe

Denmark welcomes doubts over Russia-Germany gas link

Environmental challenges and American sanctions have already hindered Nord Stream 2.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:59pm

Europe

Germany says UK to suffer if no Brexit deal, not EU

The EU has warned that the contentious legislation has "seriously damaged trust" between the two sides.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:56pm

Middle East

UAE daily coronavirus cases hit record high of 1,007

The UAE has so far recorded 78,849 novel coronavirus cases, including 399 deaths.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:54pm

Middle East

Palestinians rally against Bahrain-Israel normalisation

The Gaza protest, attended by a few dozen, was organized by the ruling group Hamas.
We have to fight the virus of normalization and block all its paths before it succeeds, to prevent it from spreading.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 06:05pm

Europe

French police use tear gas as yellow vests return to Paris

Several hundred demonstrators gathered at two squares in Paris for authorised marches. One cortege set off without incident.
The renewed mobilisation of the yellow vests, named after motorists' high-visibility jackets that became the symbol of the movement.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:33pm

Africa

Ambulance hits landmine in southern Mali, killing six

It was not clear who was responsible for laying the mine, but the incident on Friday represented a first for the southern Sikasso region.
The ambulance had left Yorosso to bring a pregnant woman to Boura.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 05:33pm

World

China will release five Indian nationals detained at border: Global Times

The five were Indian intelligence agents dressed as hunters, the paper said, disputing claims that they had been kidnapped.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:59pm

Middle East

Thousands join Iraq's first weekly prayers since Covid-19

BAGHDAD: Thousands of supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr gathered at a mosque in east Baghdad on Friday for the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

World

Beijing to impose restrictions on all US diplomats in China

BEIJING: Beijing will impose "reciprocal restrictions" on all American diplomats on Chinese soil in response to ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

World

Russia, China hackers targeting US vote, warns Microsoft

WASHINGTON: Microsoft said Thursday it thwarted recent cyberattacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Middle East

Iran deploys submarine, cruise missile in exercises

TEHRAN: The Iranian navy on Friday deployed homegrown military equipment including a submarine and a cruise missile...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

World

US backs release of Taliban who killed French, Australians

WASHINGTON: A US negotiator on Friday voiced understanding for Afghanistan's release of Taliban prisoners who killed...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:57am

Middle East

UN reaches deal to name new Libya envoy, coordinator

UNITED NATIONS: After more than six months of squabbling, the UN Security Council has agreed to name a new special...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:55am

World

France says Covid crisis 'worsening', aims to avoid lockdown

The health ministry said 9,843 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Thursday, the highest number since large-scale testing began.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:05am

Africa

Amnesty urges Nigeria to release report on rights abuses

"Victims and the larger public in Nigeria deserve to see and scrutinise the findings," said Osai Ojigho, Nigeria director of Amnesty in a statement.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:03am

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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 9	158.24 ▼ -0.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 9	0.82 ▼ -0.0011
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 9	1.34 ▲ 0.0032
Euro to USD / Nov 9	1.12 ▲ 0.002
SOFR % / Nov 6	3.89 ▼ -0.03

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 9	81,014.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 9	58,799.24
Hang Seng / Nov 9	24,579.29
FTSE 100 / Nov 9	10,725.11
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 9	25,957.20
France CAC40 / Nov 9	8,157.67
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 10	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 10	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 9	90.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 9	4,119.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 9	83.04
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.72 ▲ 0.72 (18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 6 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.63 ▲ 0.29 (12.39%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 6 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.62 ▲ 1.15 (10.03%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 6 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.85 ▲ 1.17 (10.02%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 6 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	80.58 ▲ 7.33 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 6 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	87.51 ▲ 7.96 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 6 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	74.56 ▲ 6.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 6 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	459.83 ▲ 41.8 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.03 ▼ -0.59 (-95.16%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	65.92 ▼ -7.32 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201.59 ▼ -20.8 (-9.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.06 ▼ -1.52 (-7.39%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.65 ▼ -0.05 (-7.14%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 6 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	67.54 ▼ -4.94 (-6.82%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.98 ▼ -1.24 (-6.13%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	13.55 ▼ -0.82 (-5.71%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.43 ▼ -0.57 (-5.7%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	687,381,117 ▼ -0.59
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,783,607 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,154,825 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,939,154 ▲ 0.04
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,329,381 ▼ -0.07
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	25,069,293 ▲ 0.25
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,996,297 ▲ 0.04
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,970,440 ▲ 1
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,500,857 ▲ 0.23
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,284,920 ▼ -0.76

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