News Archives for World - 2020-10-19

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World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday

At least 40,064,580 cases of coronavirus have been registered, of whom at least 27,549,400 are now considered recovered.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 07:03pm

Europe

Russia's new coronavirus cases hit new record high of 15,982

Authorities reported 179 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 24,366.

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 06:56pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 2,638 more coronavirus cases, 26 deaths

The Southeast Asian country's total confirmed cases had climbed to 359,169, while its death toll had risen to 6,675, the health ministry said in a bulletin.

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 06:56pm

Africa

Ethiopia's economy grew 6.1pc in 2019/20 fiscal year: PM

Ethiopia has 89,137 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 1,352 deaths and 42,649 recoveries, according to its health ministry data.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 04:33pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 865 new coronavirus cases with 3 new deaths

The Southeast Asian country, which imposed targeted lockdowns this month as infections surged, also recorded three new deaths, bringing its total number of fatalities to 190.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 04:28pm

Europe

EU will work to last minute get a Brexit trade deal, Sefcovic says

"It has to be a fair agreement for both sides - we are not going to sign an agreement at any cost," Sefcovic told reporters after a meeting with Britain's Brexit supremo Michael Gove in London.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 04:16pm

Europe

UK shopper numbers fall again as COVID-19 restrictions tighten

It was down 2.8pc on high streets, down 3pc in retail parks and down 3.5pc in shopping centres.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 04:09pm

Europe

Slovenia declares 30-day state of emergency over rise in coronavirus cases

Hojs said that all public and religious events would be banned and the number of people allowed to gather reduced to six from 10.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 04:07pm

China

China warns U.S. that it may detain Americans, in response to prosecutions of Chinese scholars

The Chinese government has allegedly (and repeatedly) warned American officials that they could potentially arrest and detain United States nationals residing in China, due to the Justice Department’s deliberate persecution of Chinese military-affiliated scholars.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:33pm

World

India’s COVID-19 cases tally may hit 2.6mn a month if rules relaxed: Experts

India National Supermodel Committee for COVID-19 said that the country has crossed coronavirus cases peak and forecasted that the spread of the dieses can be bought under control by early next year, if rules in place are followed strictly.

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 04:45pm

World

71% of American Muslim voters intend to vote for Joe Biden

In the poll, 65 percent believe that the Democrats are most concerned about protecting religious freedoms.

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 03:56pm

World

First commercial flight from UAE lands in Israel

The two nations agreed to enable 28 weekly direct flights.

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 02:42pm

World

Armenia and Azerbaijan truce breaks down within hours

The truce agreed on Saturday came into force at midnight (2000 GMT) after a week-old Russian-brokered ceasefire failed to halt the worst fighting in the South Caucasus since the 1990s.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 01:45pm

World

China dismisses allegations Uighur children being separated from parents

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian rejected the report and termed it a move by anti-China groups to defame China over its policies in Xinjiang, where most of China’s Muslim Uighur population lives

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 01:44pm

World

Al-Qaeda maintains "close ties" with the Taliban, according to senior U.N official

Ayman Al-Zawahiri (leader of Al-Qaeda) has maintained close ties with the Taliban, with both groups regularly consulting each other throughout the ongoing peace process.

Published 19 Oct, 2020 11:31am

World

Bahrain, Israel ink joint communique to establish diplomatic ties, boost economic activity

The documents were inked by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani and Israel's National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat while U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin witnessed the signing agreement

Published 19 Oct, 2020 11:14am

World

Saudi Arabia restructures top religious, advisory bodies

King Salman appointed a new speaker and two deputies, including a woman, for the Shura Council

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 10:22am

World

UK says door remains 'ajar' for post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON: The British government said on Sunday it still wanted to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

World

Ankara-backed nationalist ousts president in Turkish Cypriot poll

NICOSIA: Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar, backed by Ankara, scored a surprise victory in a run-off presidential...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Currency

China beefs up laws to handle epidemics, protect whistleblowers

BEIJING: China has passed a new law to improve its handling of disease outbreaks - including protecting...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Middle East

Top Palestinian official Erekat in Israeli hospital fighting virus

RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat was rushed to an Israeli hospital...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Asia

11 soldiers dead in Vietnam after second big landslide

HANOI: Eleven soldiers are dead and a frantic search is under way for 11 others after a huge landslide hit central...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Europe

Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown

PARIS: Europe passed the milestone of 250,000 deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, as Israel and Australia's...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Europe

Tens of thousands march in Belarus despite police threat to open fire

MINSK: Belarusian police on Sunday detained more than 200 people as tens of thousands marched against strongman...

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 03:31am

Middle East

Saudi woman makes world's 'largest coffee painting'

JEDDAH: A Saudi artist has created the world's "largest coffee painting", becoming the first woman from the country...

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 03:30am

Africa

Guineans vote in tense election

CONAKRY: Voters lined up in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday to cast their ballots in a high-stakes presidential...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

USA

Trump and Biden hit the trail in a charged election week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden hit the ground Sunday in the swing states that will decide ...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

Asia

Thai democracy protesters defy ban for fourth day

BANGKOK: Tens of thousands of protesters defied a ban on gatherings of more than four people to mass at a major...

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 03:23am

World

Trump gaffe demotes France's Macron

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump likes to make fun of his rival Joe Biden's verbal lapses but on Saturday he made...

Updated 19 Oct, 2020 03:32am

China

China revises laws to strengthen protection of minors online

SHANGHAI: China has revised laws to strengthen the protection of under-18s online, state news agency Xinhua reported...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

World

China passes export-control law following US moves

SHANGHAI: China passed a law restricting exports of controlled items, allowing the government to act against...

Published 19 Oct, 2020 03:02am

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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 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 9	81,014.50
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 9	58,799.24
Hang Seng / Nov 9	24,579.29
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 9	346
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 9	90.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 9	4,119.39
Diesel/Litre / Nov 9	378
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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