News Archives for World - 2020-12-26

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World

Israeli jets bomb residential areas, children hospital in Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas, the political group that governs Gaza Strip, denounced Israel's overnight airstrikes as “barbaric.”
Hamas said that Israeli airstrikes damaged a Gaza children's hospital.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 11:17pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey will break economic 'triangle of evil' with reforms

He said we are not carrying out democratic reforms because anyone forced us to, but because our people deserve them.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 07:44pm

Middle East

Iran extends traffic curfew to 330 cities to sustain virus decline

There were 5,760 new cases, the lowest since Oct. 22, bringing the total to 1,194,964.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 07:17pm

Europe

Sweden confirms first case of variant coronavirus in visitor from UK

Sweden imposed travel restrictions earlier this month on passengers from Britain amid concerns over the variant.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 06:59pm

Europe

Sweden confirms first case of variant coronavirus in visitor from UK

The unidentified traveller was staying in Sormland, south of Stockholm, according to Signe Makitalo,
Sweden imposed travel restrictions earlier this month on passengers from Britain amid concerns over the variant.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 07:22pm

South Asia

Two Afghan police killed as Kabul hit by bomb blasts

In recent months, Kabul and several other provinces of Afghanistan have been rocked by deadly violence, including bombings, rocket attacks and targeted killings.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 06:05pm

Europe

First Covid vaccine doses arrive in France

The first EU deliveries come after EMA gave the Pfizer-BioNTech shot its green light on Monday and France's HAS health authority in turn on Thursday.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:59pm

Africa

207 killed in Wednesday Ethiopia attack: rights commission

Local leaders blame ethnic Gumuz people for the violence.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:56pm

Europe

Russia tops 3 million Covid-19 infections

In the past 24 hours, 29,258 new infections and 567 deaths were registered in Russia, fourth on the list of hardest-hit countries worldwide.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:54pm

Europe

Spain receives first Covid vaccine doses

Spain will receive 4.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses over the next 12 weeks, enough to vaccinate some 2.3 million people.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:52pm

Europe

First confirmed cases in Spain of British virus variant: regional govt

The new strain of the virus has prompted more than 50 countries including Spain to impose travel restrictions on the UK.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Europe

Britain and EU release full text of post-Brexit trade deal

To ratify the deal, Britain's parliament has been recalled to sit on December 30.
A vote in favour is virtually assured after the UK's main opposition Labour Party said its MPs would back it.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:48pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 79,758,000 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 50,405,700 are now considered recovered.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:47pm

Europe

EU readies vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads

Vaccinations in all 27 European Union countries will begin on Sunday, after regulators approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on December 21.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:32pm

Europe

Legendary Soviet double agent George Blake dies aged 98

"We have received bitter news, the legendary George Blake is gone," says Ivanov.
He became a Communist and decided to work for the KGB while a prisoner during the Korean War.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:01pm

World

Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60 – media

People over 60 have thus far been excluded from Russia’s national inoculation programme.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:16pm

World

Presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in Pakistan ‘violate Afghanistan's national sovereignty’: Kabul

Afghanistan acknowledges Pakistan's support for the peace process but concerned about the presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in its territory.
“It is with deepest regret and concern that some Taliban leaders were seen in the videos visiting training camps,” says Afghanistan FO.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

World

India detains 75 in Kashmir after local election

The District Council election, concluded early this week, was the first such exercise since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government last year revoked the special status of the Muslim-majority, Indian-controlled region.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 01:58pm

World

Millions of Americans lose jobless benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill

A partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday unless Congress can agree a stop-gap government funding bill before then.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:58am

World

Netanyahu speaks with Morocco's king, invites him to Israel

The two leaders spoke about moving forward with a U.S.-brokered agreement announced earlier this month to normalize bilateral ties, according to the Israeli statement.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 09:46am

World

Death toll from attack in western Ethiopia reaches 222, Red Cross says

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called the attack a “massacre” and deployed federal troops there the next day.
- The military killed 42 armed men accused of attacking the village.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 09:41am

World

Explosion in downtown Nashville an 'intentional act'

WASHINGTON: A motorhome exploded in downtown Nashville Friday, shattering windows and injuring three people in what...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

World

Vaccine export dismays Russians

MOSCOW: Some Russians took to social media on Friday to voice frustration after 300,000 doses of the country's...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

Africa

Malian opposition chief dies of Covid-19

BAMAKO: Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse died of coronavirus on Friday aged 71, his family and party said,...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

World

Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says

LONDON: All many people want for Christmas this year is a simple hug, Britain's Queen Elizabeth said in her annual...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

World

Netanyahu invites Moroccan king to visit Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco's King Mohammed VI held a telephone conversation...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

World

Channel logjam eases for truckers blocked in Britain

CALAIS, (France): More than a thousand lorries arrived at the French port of Calais on Friday as authorities...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Middle East

Two climbers killed, two injured in Iran during heavy snowfall

TEHRAN: Two climbers were killed and two others injured on Friday on a mountain outside Iran's capital Tehran during...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Middle East

Gaza militants fire rockets at Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets at southern Israel which were intercepted, the army...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

World

US will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers: CDC

WASHINGTON: The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:21am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 25,533

The reported death toll rose by 412 to 29,182, the tally showed.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:48am

Asia

Indonesia records highest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths

The data showed coronavirus infections increased by 7,259, bringing the number of cases to 700,097.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:42am

Europe

Italy reports 459 coronavirus deaths on Friday: health ministry

The daily tally of new infections increased by 19,037 from 18,040 the day before, taking the total number of cases since Italy's epidemic began to 2.02 million.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:40am

Europe

Russia reports 29,018 new COVID-19 cases, 563 deaths

Authorities said 563 had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 53,659.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:14am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia crown prince receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:13am

Asia

Thailand confirms 81 new coronavirus infections

Around half the 72 locally transmitted cases reported were linked to an outbreak discovered at the weekend at a seafood centre near the capital Bangkok, the ministry said in a statement.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:05am

Europe

Turkey requires negative PCR tests for all incoming passengers

Koca also said passengers flying in from Britain, South Africa and Denmark will be subject to quarantine upon arrival, in addition to a negative test result at the time of departure.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:04am

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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 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
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 8	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 8	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

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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