News Archives for World - 2021-04-11

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South Asia

Myanmar's post-coup civilian death toll climbs past 700

The country has been in turmoil since the military removed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:12pm

Middle East

US defense secretary in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks

Austin's first scheduled stop on the two-day trip was a meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:10pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 135,360,240 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:10pm

Middle East

70 dead as battle for Yemen's Marib rages on three fronts

The new toll adds to 53 killed on both sides in the previous 24 hours, according to loyalist military officials.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:03pm

Middle East

Iran reports 'power failure' accident at Natanz nuclear site

"The causes of the accident are under investigation and more details will be released later," he added.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 07:02pm

Middle East

Israel says will help ensure a 'new' Iran deal protects interests

The comments came as Austin made the first high-level US trip to Israel since talks resumed on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, which the Jewish state fiercely opposed.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:57pm

World

Libyan PM, ministers due in Turkey on Monday: ministry

A first meeting of the two countries' Strategic Cooperation Council, set up by Ankara, will also take place during the visit, the Turkish presidency said.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:55pm

Europe

'Up to 80 percent' in Sicily refuse AZ vaccine: president

People in their 70s are among those most neglected, with only 2.7 percent fully vaccinated compared with 4.1 per cent for people in their 20s.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:52pm

Europe

Germany's far-right AfD firms up election strategy

The party caused a sensation in Germany's last election in 2017 when it secured almost 13 percent of the vote, entering parliament for the first time as the largest opposition party.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:37pm

Europe

Kremlin says not moving towards war with Ukraine

Putin's spokesman added that "nobody also accepts the possibility of civil war in Ukraine".

Published 11 Apr, 2021 06:27pm

Europe

France says Turkey 'deliberately' snubbed EU Commission chief

Von der Leyen's being shunted aside prompted recriminations from European capitals to Turkey, but also within Brussels.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 06:35pm

World

Peru votes amid deadly coronavirus surge

More than 1.6 million people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Peru to date, and more than 54,000 have died.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

World

Convicted Pakistani-American businessman worked for US intelligence agency: Report

Zuberi was sentenced to 12 years in prison for tax evasion, foreign-influence peddling, and campaign finance violations
The Pakistani-American businessman was also involved in a major political fundraiser for American leaders like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 02:42pm

World

Rescuers work to free 21 trapped in flooded China mine

Mining accidents are common in China, where the industry has a poor safety record and regulations are often weakly enforced.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

World

Trudeau pledges green recovery ahead of possible early election

The leftist New Democrats, which also held its party convention this weekend, have said they would vote with the government through the pandemic.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

World

China's plans for Himalayan super dam stoke fears in India

The "super-dam" however is in a league of its own.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:52pm

World

Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022

Trump's active role in Republican politics despite losing the 2020 election is unlike other former presidents, who have tended to retreat from the limelight after leaving the White House.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:52pm

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 17,855

The reported death toll rose by 104 to 78,353.

Published 11 Apr, 2021 11:34am

World

Evacuation centres open as cyclone intensifies off Western Australia

"Impacts to the west coast of WA begin this afternoon and inland parts this evening and overnight. Dangerous conditions including destructive wind gusts, intense rainfall and a dangerous storm tide," it said on social media.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

Thailand reports daily record 967 new coronavirus infections

No deaths were reported. The new cases took the total number of infections to 32,625.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

India reports record 152,879 new COVID-19 infections

The number of new fatalities stood at 839, the most deaths in more than five months, taking the toll to 169,275.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone

The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in March 2015 against the Houthis after the movement ousted the internationally recognised government from the capital Sanaa.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

Ecuador ponders return to socialism in presidential runoff

Lasso has tried to soften his conservative image by promising to fight discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and boost protection of animal rights.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

Iran reports incident in Natanz nuclear site, no casualties

A fire broke out at the nuclear facility last year, which the government said was an attempt to sabotage Iran's nuclear programme.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

South Korea to resume wider use of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, exclude people under 30

South Korea had said on Wednesday it would temporarily suspend providing AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

World

China exploring ways to mix different COVID vaccines to improve efficacy

Gao says one option is to adjust the dosage, the interval between doses, or increase the number of doses while the second route is to mix vaccines that use different technologies
More attention should be given to developing mRNA vaccines as the technology provided an opportunity for breakthroughs in treating all kinds of illnesses: health expert

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:51am

Europe

Thousands protest in Belgrade, demand govt action to stop pollution

BELGRADE: Several thousand people blocked traffic in front of the Serbian parliament on Saturday in a protest ...

Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am

World

Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old 'lost' city

LUXOR: Archaeologists Saturday showed off their finds at what they say is the "largest" ancient city ever found in...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Defying Beijing, US loosens restrictions on Taiwan contacts

WASHINGTON: The State Department said Friday it will make it easier for US officials to meet Taiwanese...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

World

Canada election talk heats up at political conventions

OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected going to the polls during the pandemic, but Canada's capital was...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

World

Iran starts up advanced centrifuges in N-deal breach

TEHRAN: Iran announced Saturday it has started up advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges in a breach of its...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

France rescues 84 migrants on way to UK

CALAIS, (France): French maritime authorities said they had rescued 84 people aboard four vessels attempting to ...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Mumbai in lockdown as Indian vaccines run short

MUMBAI: India’s coronavirus epicentre Maharashtra went into a state-wide weekend lockdown on Saturday as the...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Conflict-hit Libya launches coronavirus jab campaign

TRIPOLI: Libya officially launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign on Saturday, starting with Prime Minister...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Police bust 100 at underground Paris restaurant

PARIS: Paris police fined over 100 diners late Friday at an underground restaurant flouting coronavirus restrictions...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Harry but no Meghan at pared-back funeral for Prince Philip

LONDON: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Indian troops shoot dead four in fresh election bloodshed

KOLKATA: Five people were killed in fresh election bloodshed in the Indian state of West Bengal on Saturday,...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Scores killed in Myanmar crackdown as UN envoy calls for ‘strong action’

YANGON: Reports emerged Saturday of more than 80 killed in the latest bloodletting by Myanmar’s military, as the...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

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Petrol/Litre / Nov 3	374.51
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 3	97.48
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 3	3,921.33
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Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 3 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.85 ▲ 0.19 (28.79%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 3 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	4.96 ▲ 1 (25.25%)
Asia Ins. / Nov 3 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	38.14 ▲ 3.47 (10.01%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 3 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	59.57 ▲ 5.42 (10.01%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 3 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	86.31 ▲ 7.85 (10.01%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 3 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	59.90 ▲ 5.45 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Nov 3 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	45.93 ▲ 4.18 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 3 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	155.21 ▲ 14.11 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 3 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	283.47 ▲ 25.77 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Nov 3 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	95.61 ▲ 8.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 3 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	2.62 ▼ -1 (-27.62%)
Saif Power Ltd. / Nov 3 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	7.78 ▼ -0.9 (-10.37%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 3 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	73.98 ▼ -8.22 (-10%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 3 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	13.82 ▼ -1.53 (-9.97%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 3 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32 ▼ -3.25 (-9.22%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 3 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.01 ▼ -0.6 (-7.88%)
Dewan Textile / Nov 3 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	10 ▼ -0.65 (-6.1%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 3 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	48.10 ▼ -2.83 (-5.56%)
Suhail Jute / Nov 3 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	156 ▼ -8.21 (-5%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	83.20 ▼ -4.06 (-4.65%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 3 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	63,764,251 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	49,622,166 ▼ -0.25
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	20,922,196 ▼ -4.06
Clover Pakistan / Nov 3 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	7,359,853 ▼ -0.15
Oilboy Energy / Nov 3 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	7,075,268 ▲ 0.76
Media Times Ltd / Nov 3 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	6,346,206 ▲ 0.47
Ist.Capital Sec / Nov 3 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	6,095,684 ▲ 0.3
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 3 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,867,513 ▲ 0.92
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	5,697,388 ▲ 0.02
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 3 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	4,783,352 ▲ 0.02

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