News Archives for World - 2021-02-07

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Africa

China delivers 600,000 vaccine doses to ally Cambodia

"The Cambodian government owes gratitude to the Chinese government," Hun Sen said during a handover ceremony at the airport.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:37pm

Africa

AstraZeneca vaccine less effective against S.African strain: study

It has so far vaccinated more than 11 million people using either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Oxford/AstraZeneca shots.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:35pm

Middle East

Kids in Jordan head back to classrooms after almost a year

Schools and universities in the country have been shut since mid-March due to the pandemic.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:33pm

Africa

8 soldiers dead in Somalia bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab

"Among the dead was Abdirashid Abdinur, the commander of the National Security Agency (NISA) in Dhusamareb district."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:32pm

South Asia

Afghanistan gets first doses of Covid-19 vaccine from India

"We received 500,000 doses of vaccines for Covid-19 patients from the government of India," Afghanistan's Acting Health Minister said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:20pm

Middle East

Saudi says intercepted armed drone launched by Yemen rebels

The incident was not immediately claimed by the Iran-backed Huthis.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:36pm

South Asia

Internet access partially restored in Myanmar: NetBlocks

Myanmar was plunged into cyber darkness on Saturday at the military's orders.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Africa

UN ups food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray over starvation fears

Tigray remains largely cut off to media, making it difficult to assess the situation on the ground.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:25pm

Africa

DR Congo militia kills at least 12 in new attack

At least eight men and four women "had their throats savagely slit in their fields by these ADF terrorists," said Roger Masimango.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:22pm

Middle East

Iran won't resume nuclear commitments until US lifts sanctions: Khamenei

Tehran a year later suspended its compliance with most key nuclear commitments to the deal.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:21pm

Europe

ECB's Lagarde says cancelling Covid debts 'unthinkable'

She forecast that 2021 would be a year of "recovery" but acknowledged that the eurozone would not return to pre-pandemic levels of activity "before mid-2022".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:18pm

Europe

Austria open to making Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Kurz also said he would himself be prepared to receive the Russian vaccine if it is approved.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:14pm

South Asia

Tens of thousands rally in growing protests against Myanmar coup

"I completely despise the military coup and I am not afraid of a crackdown," said Kyi Phyu Kyaw, a 20-year-old university student.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:12pm

Europe

Dutch hit by first snowstorm in 10 years as N.Europe shivers

All trains were cancelled in the Netherlands until at least 12 noon, train operator NS said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Europe

From NKorea to UK election candidate: defector fights for 'voiceless'

Life was a daily grind of "starvation, prison, torture", she said. Ordinary people were treated "less than animals".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:46pm

World

UAE's 'Hope' probe to be first in trio of Mars missions

UAE, China and US all launched projects to Mars last July, taking advantage of a period when the Earth and Mars are nearest.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:43pm

World

AstraZeneca Covid jab 'less effective against SAfrican strain': study

It has so far vaccinated over 11 million people using either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Oxford/Astrazeneca shots.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:41pm

South Asia

Three dead, 150 missing in India river torrent disaster: police

"Our last update puts the missing persons number at 150, and there are 16 or 17 persons trapped inside a tunnel."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 105,750,940 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 64,417,600 are now considered recovered.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:39pm

Europe

Brexit and Covid slash UK exports to EU: report

He said the government had only hired around 20 percent of the extra border staff needed to process the extra paperwork.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:37pm

Middle East

US shakes up Yemen policy, but long road to peace

Biden, who has also halted some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, called Yemen's war a "catastrophe" which "has to end".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:29pm

South Asia

60pc say Mori unfit to serve as Tokyo Olympics chief: Japan poll

Only 6.8 percent said he should stay in the role, while the agency did not say how the remaining 33.3 percent answered.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:28pm

South Asia

Pope voices 'solidarity with people of Myanmar'

There have been reports of large protests Sunday against the military regime in several cities across Myanmar.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

USA

Polls open in Ecuador elections

"I declare this election day officially open," National Electoral Council president Diana Atamaint said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

World

TTP oversaw reunification of terror groups in Afghanistan, reveals UN report

Report states the reunion of terror groups is moderated by al Qaeda and is expected to increase the threat to Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region
Reunification of these terror groups in Afghanistan has amplified the strength of TTP and resulted in a sharp increase in attacks in the region: Document

Published 07 Feb, 2021 02:43pm

World

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

Crowds in Yangon, the commercial capital, carried red balloons, the colour representing Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy Party
Protesters waved NLD flags and gestured with the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of protest against the coup

Published 07 Feb, 2021 01:24pm

World

Saudi-led coalition says intercepted Houthi armed drone attack

The bomb-laden unmanned aerial vehicle aimed to target "civilians and civilian objects", coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said in a statement carried on Saudi state media.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:23pm

World

Nearly all victims of Mexican massacre confirmed as Guatemalans

The killings have caused renewed consternation in Mexico about the perils faced by migrants, many of whom come from the three violent and impoverished Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:21pm

World

Thailand reports 237 new coronavirus cases

The new infections took the overall total to 23,371, with fatalities remaining at 79.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 8,616: RKI

The reported death toll rose by 231 to 61,517, the tally showed.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:17pm

World

US moves to end terror designation of Yemen Huthis

Saudi Arabia reacted by reasserting its commitment to a political solution in Yemen.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:45am

Europe

Woman, 88, killed and partner hurt in French garage blast

Mael, 38, said she "was sleeping and I heard a great 'boom' -- my bay window exploded".

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 06:31pm

Europe

Hundreds protest Covid restrictions in Denmark

The authorised march was however largely peaceful, with a large contingent of police deployed.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:26am

World

Ecuadorans choose their president: socialist or banker?

To emerge victorious, a candidate must take half of the votes cast, plus one, or at least 40 percent with a 10 percentage point advantage over his nearest rival.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:11am

World

Who are the pivotal figures in Trump's Senate trial?

Leahy is a mild-mannered Batman obsessive who has had several cameo appearances in the caped crusader's movies, and is an avid amateur photographer.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 11:11am

World

After Senate trial, will Donald Trump face criminal charges?

Many Trump critics are delighted at the possibility that the 74-year-old might be charged, including activists at "Rise and Resist" who called for his imprisonment during a demonstration in New York in January.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:40am

Europe

Pope appoints first woman to senior synod post

The Argentinian-born pope has signalled his wish to reform the synod and have women and laypeople play a greater role in the church.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:34am

World

Four skiers killed in US avalanche

"This is a terrible tragedy and our prayers go out to the victims and families involved," tweeted Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:27am

World

Telemedicine takes off in Germany during pandemic

"There was a great fear that the situation in Germany would be comparable to that in Italy," Marx said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:27am

World

Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup

The military had widened its efforts to quell organised dissent on Friday when it demanded new blocks on other social media services including Twitter.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

World

6.0-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

The disturbance was recorded at a depth of 24.6 kilometres.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

World

Obamas to make movie based on Mohsin Hamid's novel 'Exit West'

The book tells the story of a young couple who find magical doors to transport them to other places and land in the middle of a global refugee crisis
The upcoming project will star the Pakistani-British actor Riz Ahmed

Published 07 Feb, 2021 09:08am

Africa

AU leader Faki re-elected for second 4-year term

ADDIS ABABA: The chairman of the African Union's executive body, Moussa Faki Mahamat, was re-elected for a second...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Europe

One killed in French garage blast

BORDEAUX: An 88-year-old woman was killed and her 89-year-old partner was seriously hurt during an explosion in a...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

Germany, France, UK, US agree 'to revive transatlantic ties'

BERLIN: The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain and the United States on Friday said they wanted "to...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

China

China approves Sinovac Biotech vaccine for general public use

BEIJING: Sinovac Biotech said on Saturday that its unit's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use by the general...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Middle East

Abu Dhabi brings back some restrictions

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has brought back some restrictions on workplace ...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Africa

Thousands protest in Tunis despite police blockade

TUNIS: Thousands of protesters backed by Tunisia's powerful labour union gathered in central Tunis on Saturday in ...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

Blinken presses China on Uighurs, Hong Kong in first call

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Beijing on its treatment of Uighurs, Tibetans and Hong Kong...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Europe

French boats rescue 36 migrants 'in difficulty'in Channel

LILLE, (France): French patrol boat rescued 36 migrants aboard two boats "in difficulty" in the Channel, seeking to...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

Blinken in first phone call with Saudi counterpart

RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed "common challenges" faced by Washington and Riyadh in his...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

USA

Intruder throws spotlight on US Air Force security woes

WASHINGTON: The US Air Force opened an investigation Friday after an intruder managed to board an official plane at...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Africa

Libya embarks on new transition phase

TRIPOLI: Libya embarked Saturday on a new phase of its post-Qadhafi transition after an interim executive was...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

Venezuela jails officials for giving US oil data

CARACAS: Venezuela jailed two officials from the state oil company PDVSA for five years for providing the US with...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

Firefighters contain Australian blaze with rain forecast

SYDNEY: Australian firefighters have managed to contain a bushfire burning near Perth, authorities said Saturday,...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

USA

Fox News cancels show of pro-Trump host Lou Dobbs

NEW YORK: Fox News has cancelled the show of Lou Dobbs, a right-wing presenter with a history of airing baseless...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

Africa

Somalia leaders fail to reach deal on elections

MOGADISHU: Somalia’s leaders Saturday failed to break a deadlock over the country’s elections, with no clear ...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

US accepts Haiti president on term

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The United States on Friday accepted unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s claim to hold...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Asia

Indonesian village turns red as floods hit batik-manufacturing hub

JAKARTA: A surreal, blood-red river inundated the Indonesian village of Jenggot after floods hit a nearby batik...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	276.87 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	276.67 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.06 ▲ 0.52
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.0034
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.12 ▼ -0.0033
SOFR % / Nov 4	3.94 ▼ -0.03

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 6	79,976.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,858.61
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,635
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,609.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,919.48
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,098.11
S&P 500 / Nov 5	7,353.73
Nasdaq / Nov 5	24,315
Dow Jones / Nov 5	51,523.06

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	352.59
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	91.72
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,046.79
Diesel/Litre / Nov 6	382.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	78.52
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,080

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.76 ▲ 0.42 (17.95%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.70 ▲ 0.7 (17.5%)
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%)
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)	0.02 ▼ -0.6 (-96.77%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 6 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.61 ▼ -0.09 (-12.86%)
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 ▼ -21.39 (-9.62%)
Nadeem Tex. / Nov 6 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	64.15 ▼ -6.53 (-9.24%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 6 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.25 ▼ -3 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Nov 6 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	18.50 ▼ -1.72 (-8.51%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 6 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	390 ▼ -35 (-8.24%)
Paramount Spinning / Nov 6 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.25 ▼ -0.75 (-7.5%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	684,470,556 ▼ -0.6
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,531,169 ▲ 0.36
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	71,990,851 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,565,462 ▲ 0.05
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,073,385 ▼ -0.1
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	24,768,400 ▲ 1
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 6 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	24,672,847 ▲ 0.04
TPL Properties / Nov 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	23,713,793 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Nov 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	21,201,988 ▼ -0.79
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 6 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	21,174,637 ▲ 0.28

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