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Saudi Arabia stages second scaled-down hajj of coronavirus era

Middle East

Saudi Arabia stages second scaled-down hajj of coronavirus era

"We have applied social distancing inside the camps where there are four pilgrims in each room. We have put barriers between each bed to apply social distancing," tour operator Hadi Fouad told AFP.

Updated 18 Jul, 2021 11:55pm

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits southern Iran

Middle East

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits southern Iran

It struck at a depth of 11 kilometres, with the epicentre near the town of Khesht, at around 7 PM (1430 GMT). Several weaker aftershocks followed, according to Iran's seismological centre.

Published 18 Jul, 2021 10:30pm

Turkey detains 133 migrants near Iranian border in two days

Europe

Turkey detains 133 migrants near Iranian border in two days

Authorities detained 73 Afghans on Saturday in the eastern province of Van, while another 60 migrants, of whom 59 were Afghans, were detained in Van's Ercis district on Sunday.
The UN refugee agency estimates 270,000 Afghans have been displaced inside the country since January, bringing the number of people forced from their homes to more than 3.5 million.

Updated 18 Jul, 2021 05:30pm

Thailand to halt local flights in COVID-risk areas

South Asia

Thailand to halt local flights in COVID-risk areas

Exceptions are being made for medical flights, emergency landing aircrafts and flights in connection with the government's tourism reopening programs.

Published 18 Jul, 2021 05:03pm

Flood death toll rises to 156 in Germany, 183 for Europe: police

Europe

Flood death toll rises to 156 in Germany, 183 for Europe: police

In Rhineland-Palatinate state alone, one of the worst-hit regions in western Germany, police reported 110 dead, up from 98 previously

Published 18 Jul, 2021 02:14pm

Taliban leader 'favours political settlement' to Afghan conflict: statement

South Asia

Taliban leader 'favours political settlement' to Afghan conflict: statement

Taliban leader says his group remains committed to forging a solution to end the war but slams 'opposition parties' for 'wasting time'

Updated 18 Jul, 2021 01:59pm

At least 18 killed in landslide, wall collapse in India monsoon rains

South Asia

At least 18 killed in landslide, wall collapse in India monsoon rains

Twelve bodies had been recovered from the rubble Rescuers were searching the scene for more survivors and bodies

Published 18 Jul, 2021 11:56am

Thailand expands lockdown areas as COVID-19 cases surge

South Asia

Thailand expands lockdown areas as COVID-19 cases surge

Shopping malls will be closed and a 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew will be imposed from Tuesday onwards in Chonburi, Ayutthaya and Chachoengsao provinces

Published 18 Jul, 2021 10:48am

Australia, under lockdown, reports slight dip in COVID-19 cases

World

Australia, under lockdown, reports slight dip in COVID-19 cases

Just over 10% of Australia's 25 million people are fully vaccinated, a fraction of the rates in the United States and Britain

Published 18 Jul, 2021 10:44am

Iraq hospital heads abandon posts after fire tragedy

Middle East

Iraq hospital heads abandon posts after fire tragedy

NASIRIYAH: Several hospital administrators in a southern Iraqi province have abandoned their posts, local ...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Austria, US probe reports of 'Havana syndrome' among officials

World

Austria, US probe reports of 'Havana syndrome' among officials

VIENNA: Austria and the US said Saturday they were investigating reports of US diplomats and other officials in...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Biden promises to appeal immigration ruling, urges Congress to act

World

Biden promises to appeal immigration ruling, urges Congress to act

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to preserve a program that protects from deportation hundreds of...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Demolition of Indian village stepped up despite UN protest

World

Demolition of Indian village stepped up despite UN protest

FARIDABAD: Indian authorities on Saturday pursued the demolition of thousands of homes in a village near New Delhi...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

'Hollywood Ripper' sentenced to death for murdering two women

World

'Hollywood Ripper' sentenced to death for murdering two women

CALIFORNIA: A California judge on Friday sentenced a man nicknamed the "Hollywood Ripper" to death for the...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

South African authorities probe coastal chemical spill in Durban

Africa

South African authorities probe coastal chemical spill in Durban

DURBAN: South African authorities in the port city of Durban said on Saturday they were investigating a coastal...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

US open to China talks as State number two visits Asia

World

US open to China talks as State number two visits Asia

WASHINGTON: The United States is open to high-level talks with China on their tense relationship, a State Department...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport

Europe

Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport

LISBON: Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Youth killed in Iran water crisis protests

Middle East

Youth killed in Iran water crisis protests

DUBAI: A young man was shot dead during a second night of protests over water shortages in southwest Iran, a local...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Cuban president dismisses unrest as a 'lie' as regime mounts response

World

Cuban president dismisses unrest as a 'lie' as regime mounts response

HAVANA: Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday denounced what he said was a false narrative over unrest on...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Anger as England extends restrictions on France travel

World

Anger as England extends restrictions on France travel

LONDON: Frustrated holidaymakers and travel industry leaders rounded on the UK government Saturday after a...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Iran wary but pragmatic as Taliban resurges next door

World

Iran wary but pragmatic as Taliban resurges next door

TEHRAN: The Taliban's advances in Afghanistan have put neighbouring Iran on edge, but the Islamic republic appears ...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Germany picks through rubble after deadly floods sweep western Europe

Europe

Germany picks through rubble after deadly floods sweep western Europe

ERFTSTADT (Germany): Rescue workers scrambled Saturday to find survivors and victims of the devastation wreaked by...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

After conquering Earth, Bezos eyes new frontier in space

World

After conquering Earth, Bezos eyes new frontier in space

WASHINGTON: Jeff Bezos sets his sights on a new frontier in space in the coming days after building a gargantuan...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

CPJ demands probe into killing of journalist in Afghanistan

World

CPJ demands probe into killing of journalist in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: Afghan authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the killing of Reuters...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Kabul, Taliban negotiators meet in Qatar as Afghan fighting rages

World

Kabul, Taliban negotiators meet in Qatar as Afghan fighting rages

DOHA: Representatives of the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents met in Doha for talks Saturday as violence...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

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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 / Oct 30	157.56 ▲ 0.08
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 30	0.82 ▲ 0.0028
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 30	1.34 ▲ 0.0001
Euro to USD / Oct 30	1.12 ▼ -0.0032
SOFR % / Oct 29	3.94 -

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 30	7,580.07
India Sensex / Oct 30	74,459.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 30	63,290.11
Nasdaq / Oct 30	25,437
Hang Seng / Oct 30	23,294.42
FTSE 100 / Oct 30	10,729.78
Dow Jones / Oct 30	51,770.31
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 30	25,818.21
France CAC40 / Oct 30	7,969.42

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 31	377.91
Diesel/Litre / Oct 31	400.67
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 30	104.12
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 30	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 30	360,541
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 30	3,874.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 30	77.83

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Oct 30 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	1.48 ▲ 0.47 (46.53%)
Clover Pakistan / Oct 30 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	6.13 ▲ 0.79 (14.79%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Oct 30 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.65 ▲ 0.42 (13%)
Burshane LPG / Oct 30 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	49.23 ▲ 4.48 (10.01%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 30 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	21 ▲ 1.91 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 30 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	128.27 ▲ 11.66 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Oct 30 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	235.29 ▲ 21.39 (10%)
Fazal Cloth / Oct 30 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	307.65 ▲ 27.97 (10%)
GOC (Pak) / Oct 30 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	257.59 ▲ 23.42 (10%)
Grays Leasing / Oct 30 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	50.04 ▲ 4.55 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Oct 30 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	4.62 ▼ -1 (-17.79%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 30 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.96 ▼ -0.44 (-10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 30 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	158.66 ▼ -17.63 (-10%)
Ningbo Green Light / Oct 30 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	17.06 ▼ -1.89 (-9.97%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Oct 30 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.02 ▼ -2.51 (-9.83%)
Ideal Dynamics / Oct 30 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	56.09 ▼ -5.98 (-9.63%)
Diamond Ind. / Oct 30 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	77.18 ▼ -7.68 (-9.05%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 30 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	45.73 ▼ -4.15 (-8.32%)
Masood Textile / Oct 30 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	126.87 ▼ -11.5 (-8.31%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Oct 30 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	73.44 ▼ -6.27 (-7.87%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 30 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	165,864,707 ▼ -0.44
Cnergyico PK / Oct 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	111,992,264 ▼ -0.44
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	40,464,863 ▲ 0.01
TPL Properties / Oct 30 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	33,098,421 ▲ 0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 30 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	32,772,384 ▲ 1.15
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	27,619,491 ▲ 0.22
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	25,437,791 ▼ -3.85
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	21,471,271 ▼ -0.17
Ist.Capital Sec / Oct 30 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	18,271,467 ▼ -0.34
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,541,462 ▼ -0.01

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Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation: DG ISPR

Pakistan 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation: DG ISPR

Pakistan urges Taliban to curb terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil

Pakistan urges Taliban to curb terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil

Gold price per tola falls Rs5,100 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola falls Rs5,100 in Pakistan

Govt raises diesel price by Rs2.29 per litre, keeps petrol unchanged

Govt raises diesel price by Rs2.29 per litre, keeps petrol unchanged

FBR receives record 7.5m income tax returns till 30th

FBR receives record 7.5m income tax returns till 30th

Pakistan’s automaker Sazgar opens manufacturing plant in Philippines

Pakistan’s automaker Sazgar opens manufacturing plant in Philippines

Income tax returns: PTBA urges FBR to grant a further 34-day extension

Income tax returns: PTBA urges FBR to grant a further 34-day extension

Gold prices plunge in Pakistan as per tola rate drops by Rs10,800

Gold prices plunge in Pakistan as per tola rate drops by Rs10,800

SIFC to set up SEZ in Islamabad

SIFC to set up SEZ in Islamabad