News Archives for World - 2020-10-24

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Europe

Turkey's Erdogan says Macron 'needs treatment' over attitude to Muslims

Macron pledged to fight "Islamist separatism", which he said was threatening to take control in some Muslim communities around France, drawing a sharp rebuke from Erdogan.
What is the problem of this person called Macron with Muslims and Islam? Macron needs treatment on a mental level," Erdogan said

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:47pm

World

At least 13 killed in suicide bombing at Kabul education centre

Government meet in Qatar to seek a peace deal even as violence rises and the United States withdraws troops.
security guards as identifying a bomber who detonated explosives in the street outside the Kawsar-e Danish educational centre.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:43pm

World

Kabul suicide attack kills 13 and wounds dozens, as Taliban deny responsibility

A suicide bombing on Saturday at an education centre in the capital city of Kabul, killing at least 13 people (and counting) and wounding dozens.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:41pm

World

Pakistan is the third-largest contributor to U.N peacekeeping missions across the globe

To commemorate the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, Pakistan’s Armed Forces released a statement, citing the country’s deep commitment to ensuring peace in conflict prone regions across the globe, and the extent of their sacrifice in that responsibility.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:12pm

Europe

Erdogan tells Macron to undergo 'mental checks'

Erdogan also predicted Macron would not do well in the French presidential election in 2022.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:05pm

World

U.S. breaks daily record for coronavirus cases with over 84,000 new infections

The spike in cases comes less than two weeks before the presidential election on Nov. 3 and is hitting battleground states such as Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. On Thursday, the United States reported a near-record 76,195 new cases.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 07:05pm

USA

Trump votes in Florida before rallies in three states, Biden heads to Pennsylvania

Trump voted at a library in West Palm Beach, near his Mar-a-Lago estate, after switching his permanent residence and voter registration last year from New York to Florida.
With 10 days to go in the campaign, about 54.2 million Americans have already cast early ballots, a pace that could lead to the highest voter turnout in more than a century.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 08:40pm

Europe

Irish PM confident on Brexit, believes British PM wants deal

Both sides have said they made good progress in the latest talks on a last-minute trade deal that would stave off a tumultuous finale to the five-year-old Brexit crisis.
My gut instinct is that the (British) prime minister does want a deal.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:30pm

South Asia

New clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh after Washington talks

The areas of Lachin and Gubadli had come under rocket and artillery fire from inside Armenian terrritory.
The collapse of two Russia-brokered ceasefires had already dimmed the prospect of a quick end to fighting that broke out on Sept. 27 over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:26pm

Europe

Spain's regions urge government to impose state of emergency to allow curfews

10 of Spain's 17 regions, including Valencia, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha and the Basque Country, had called on the government to decree a state of emergency,
Regions expect the government to call an extraordinary Council of Ministers on Sunday to approve the measur.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:24pm

South Asia

Iran's leader urges penalties for COVID offenders

Latest officials figures showed the coronavirus had killed 32,320 Iranians and infected 562,705, with 5,814 new cases and 335 fatalities in the previous 24 hours.
Some countries, such as the United States, have the worst kind of management ... Such behaviours and insults are the way of Americans.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

South Asia

Afghan road bomb kills nine civilians: officials

The top US envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said earlier this week that fighting is threatening the peace process.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:09pm

Europe

New virus rules in Madrid as Spain mulls national emergency

Although the government can impose an emergency for up to a fortnight, it would need parliamentary approval to extend it.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:03pm

USA

US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive

Beginning Friday, October 23, 2020, the Department is temporarily pausing all training programs related to diversity and inclusion in accordance with Executive Order.
"The pause will allow time for the Department and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review program content," it said.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

World

Firms to bear $100 bn losses due to Trump’s work visa ban: report

rump signed an Executive Order, which limit the number of employment-based visas the U.S. for the rest of 2020.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:44pm

USA

NATO Secretary General urges Taliban to reduce "unacceptable levels of violence"

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, held a meeting with key personnel from the Western military alliance on Friday, with the Afghan Peace Process a key item on their agenda.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:26pm

World

Kashmir dispute remains unresolved since over seven decades, PM Khan reminds international community on U.N's 75th anniversary

As the United Nations is set to observe its 75th anniversary, Prime Minister Imran Khan reminded the international community that the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir remains unresolved since over seven decades.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 03:32pm

World

Xi invokes Chinese military might with US in mind

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday warned of China's military resolve to defeat "invaders", speaking on a 70th...

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am

Europe

MEPs adopt huge farm bill despite climate anger

BRUSSELS: The European Parliament easily passed a massive farm subsidy bill on Friday, to the fury of environmental...

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am

World

Trump announces Sudan normalising relations with Israel

WASHINGTON: Sudan on Friday agreed to be the latest Arab nation to recognize Israel, President Donald Trump ...

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am

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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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