News Archives for World - 2021-05-10

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OIC convenes emergency meeting following the attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque worshippers

The OIC meeting will discuss the despicable attack by Israeli security forces on Muslims offering prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
On Monday morning, Israeli forces launched a fresh attack on Palestinians gathered in the holy mosque with rubber-coated bullets, stun grenades, and tear gas shells, injuring hundreds of worshippers.

Published 10 May, 2021 06:35pm

World

BioNTech says 'no evidence' its jabs need adapting for variants

"The aim of this study is to explore the regulatory pathway that BioNTech and Pfizer would pursue if SARS-CoV-2 were to change enough to require an updated vaccine," it said.

Published 10 May, 2021 06:34pm

South Asia

Malaysia tightens virus curbs ahead of Eid holiday

Schools and universities will be closed, except for those sitting for international exams, though childcare centres and kindergartens will be allowed to open.

Published 10 May, 2021 06:31pm

Middle East

Iran says may extend UN access if nuclear talks 'on right track'

An agreement reached with the IAEA in February is due to expire later this month, potentially impeding the talks in Vienna.

Published 10 May, 2021 06:31pm

Europe

Europe eases Covid-19 curbs as huge India outbreak persists

Germany opened access to the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to all adults on Monday, lifting a priority system.

Updated 10 May, 2021 06:30pm

South Asia

Taliban announce three-day ceasefire, marking Eid al Fitr

The Taliban has declared a three-day ceasefire across Afghanistan, to mark Eid al Fitr, only two days after more than 50 people - most of which were young girls - were killed in bomb blasts outside a school in Kabul.
The ceasefire announcement comes as the United States continues to withdraw its last 2500 troops from the war-torn country, as negotiations between the government and the Taliban falter.

Updated 10 May, 2021 07:41pm

South Asia

India COVID cases hold close to record highs as calls widen for national lockdown

Past 24 hours see 366,161 new infections and 3,754 deaths.
Cases off peak, but testing numbers also down.
Pressure grows for nationwide shutdown.

Published 10 May, 2021 05:18pm

South Asia

Taliban declare Eid holiday ceasefire as Afghan violence soars

In the latest, the interior ministry said Monday that at least 11 people were killed by a bomb that struck a bus overnight in southeastern Zabul province.

Published 10 May, 2021 04:18pm

South Asia

Aung San Suu Kyi to appear in court May 24, lawyer says

She was subsequently hit with a series of charges, and her legal team has faced an uphill battle to get a private audience with their client.

Published 10 May, 2021 04:16pm

Middle East

Iran confirms Saudi talks, says 'too soon' to discuss results

The purpose of the talks was both bilateral and regional, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said.

Published 10 May, 2021 04:01pm

Africa

30 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria

Sixty-five passengers were rescued with the help of local divers, he said.

Published 10 May, 2021 03:58pm

Middle East

Hundreds hurt in Jerusalem clashes between Israelis, Palestinians

The violence was the latest in days of the worst such disturbances in Jerusalem since 2017, fuelled by a long-running bid by Jewish settlers to take over nearby Palestinian homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem.

Published 10 May, 2021 03:56pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 158,221,430 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 10 May, 2021 03:54pm

Europe

Norway's committee recommends dropping AstraZeneca, J&J jabs

Norway suspended AstraZeneca's vaccine on March 11 while its rare but potentially serious side effects were studied in more detail.

Published 10 May, 2021 03:54pm

USA

National Security Experts Warn U.S Troop Pullout Will Spark Taliban, Al Qaeda Resurgence in Afghanistan

National security experts are raising concerns about the Biden Administration's incoming troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in September, fearing that it could lead to heightened national security concerns in the future.

Updated 10 May, 2021 03:53pm

World

UAE to bar travel from Pakistan from May 12

Travelers from Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have also been barred.
Last week, Malaysia had suspended all passenger flights from Pakistan due to a rising number of COVID-19 infections.

Updated 10 May, 2021 03:49pm

World

Hundreds injured as Israeli forces launch fresh attack on Al Aqsa Mosque compound

Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Monday morning, firing rubber-coated bullets, tear gas, and stunned bombs at armless Palestinian worshippers.
The violence comes as Israel marks Jerusalem Day on Monday.

Updated 10 May, 2021 02:07pm

World

At least 11 killed as roadside bomb hits bus in Afghanistan

The attack in restive Zabul province left another 28 people wounded, interior ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told reporters.

Published 10 May, 2021 11:02am

World

List of military candidates stirs unease over Iran vote

Zarif said he regretted his comments were leaked.

Published 10 May, 2021 10:56am

World

Iraq reporter seriously wounded 24 hours after activist killed: doctors

Reporter Ahmed Hassan was in intensive care after receiving "two bullets in the head and one in the shoulder," a doctor told AFP.

Published 10 May, 2021 10:49am

World

Deadly suicide attack in Somali capital: police

Police temporarily closed off the busy road, said witnesses.

Published 10 May, 2021 10:45am

World

British opposition leader reshuffles team after poll losses

Starmer's recent attacks on government "sleaze" in the awarding of pandemic-related contracts appeared to have no impact on the voters.

Published 10 May, 2021 10:44am

World

Seven dead at US birthday party shooting

President Joe Biden last month branded US gun violence an "epidemic" and an "international embarrassment."

Published 10 May, 2021 10:29am

World

Taliban declares three-day ceasefire for Eid celebration

“But if the enemy conducts any assault or attack against you during these days, stand ready to robustly protect and defend yourselves and your territory,” the statement said.

Published 10 May, 2021 09:38am

World

US Navy seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea

DUBAI: The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet said Sunday it had seized a huge cache of illicit Russian and Chinese weapons ...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

World

EU has not ordered AstraZeneca vaccines beyond June: Commissioner

PARIS: The European Union has not made any new orders for AstraZeneca vaccines beyond June when their contract ends,...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

World

Musk says he is a first person with Asperger’s

DETROIT: Billionaire Elon Musk dropped a surprise early in his hotly anticipated turn as host of “Saturday Night...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

World

‘No doubt’ US has undercounted Covid deaths, says Fauci

WASHINGTON: The United States, which has reported the world’s worst overall Covid-19 death toll, has “no ...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

South Asia

India turns to ex-army medics as Covid surge sparks calls for lockdown

MUMBAI: India will recruit hundreds of former army medics to support its overwhelmed healthcare system, the defence...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

World

Pfizer raises 2021 sales forecast for Covid vaccines to $26bn

NEW YORK: Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much higher...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

Europe

Spy concerns dog Alibaba’s Belgium hub

BRUSSELS: Belgian authorities are concerned that a vast new logistics hub planned by Chinese e-commerce giant ...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

Europe

Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe

ROME: The EU’s food watchdog on Thursday said that a widely-used additive, known as the artificial colouring E171...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

Europe

Over 1,000 migrants arrived at Italy island

ROME: More than 1,000 migrants arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday, media reported, while an NGO...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

World

Putin on WWII Victory Day vows to ‘firmly’ defend Russian interests

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed Russia will “firmly” defend national interests and denounced ...

Updated 10 May, 2021 10:20am

Africa

South Sudan president dissolves parliament

JUBA: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dissolved parliament, opening the way for lawmakers from opposing...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

Europe

Spain ends Covid state of emergency

MADRID: Spain has lifted a state of emergency in place since October to fight the pandemic, allowing Spaniards to...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

China

China to create ‘line of separation’ at Everest summit on Covid fears

BEIJING: China will set up “a line of separation” at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent the mingling of...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

Europe

Siberian doctor who treated Navalny goes missing

MOSCOW: A Siberian doctor who treated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he collapsed on a flight in Russia last...

Published 10 May, 2021 04:54am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 30	276.95 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 30	276.75 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 2	157.81 ▲ 0.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 2	0.82 ▼ -0.0016
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 2	1.34 ▲ 0.0008
Euro to USD / Nov 2	1.12 ▲ 0.0023
SOFR % / Oct 29	3.94 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 2	75,317.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 2	63,121.49
Hang Seng / Nov 2	23,412.78
FTSE 100 / Nov 2	10,720.19
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 2	25,787.71
France CAC40 / Nov 2	7,959.64
S&P 500 / Oct 30	7,580.07
Nasdaq / Oct 30	25,437
Dow Jones / Oct 30	51,770.31

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 2	377.91
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 2	100.58
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 2	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 2	353,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 2	3,911.11
Diesel/Litre / Nov 2	402.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 2	78.20

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Leaders

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 2 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	141.10 ▲ 12.83 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Nov 2 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	86.92 ▲ 7.9 (10%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 2 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	54.45 ▲ 4.95 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	131.54 ▲ 11.96 (10%)
Pakistan Services / Nov 2 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,083.71 ▲ 98.52 (10%)
Pak Synthetics / Nov 2 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	212.73 ▲ 19.34 (10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 2 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.10 ▲ 2.1 (10%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 2 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	54.15 ▲ 4.92 (9.99%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 2 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	55.04 ▲ 5 (9.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Nov 2 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	25.32 ▲ 2.3 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 2 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.66 ▼ -0.82 (-55.41%)
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	3.62 ▼ -1 (-21.65%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 2 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	14.18 ▼ -1.58 (-10.03%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 2 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Attock Refinery / Nov 2 Attock Refinery Limited(ATRL)	979.95 ▼ -108.83 (-10%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	17.10 ▼ -1.9 (-10%)
National Refinery / Nov 2 National Refinery Limited(NRL)	499.90 ▼ -55.54 (-10%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	87.26 ▼ -9.7 (-10%)
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12.28 ▼ -1.36 (-9.97%)
Cordoba Logistics / Nov 2 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	26.13 ▼ -2.86 (-9.87%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	93,109,988 ▼ -1.36
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 2 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	45,177,237 -
TPL Properties / Nov 2 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,105,241 ▼ -0.44
Clover Pakistan / Nov 2 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	19,800,893 ▲ 0.43
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,506,278 -
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,902,027 ▼ -9.7
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,179,588 ▼ -0.15
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	7,474,382 ▼ -1.9
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 2 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	7,269,715 ▲ 0.58
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,110,000 ▼ -0.15

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