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World - 2021-10-31

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 4,992,831 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 05:58pm

Taliban marks COP26 with call for green projects to resume

South Asia

Taliban marks COP26 with call for green projects to resume

KABUL: Afghanistan's new Taliban regime urged international donors to resume full support for green projects in the...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 05:35pm

Iran suspects Israel and US behind fuel cyber attack

Middle East

Iran suspects Israel and US behind fuel cyber attack

TEHRAN: An Iranian general has said Israel and the United States were likely to have been behind a cyber attack that...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:29pm

Blinken meets Chinese foreign minister, raises 'human rights' concerns

World

Blinken meets Chinese foreign minister, raises 'human rights' concerns

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday in Rome and raised...

Updated 31 Oct, 2021 06:50pm

Two Iraqi Kurdish fighters killed in attack blamed on IS

World

Two Iraqi Kurdish fighters killed in attack blamed on IS

KIRKUK: Two Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters were killed on Saturday in an attack near the northern province of...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 01:07pm

Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance

World

Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance

KABUL: Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has made his first ever public appearance, officials announced...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 12:44pm

US VP Harris still searching for her role

USA

US VP Harris still searching for her role

WASHINGTON: The first woman and first person of color to become US vice president, Kamala Harris made history on...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 10:50am

Japan votes as ruling party seeks fresh start

World

Japan votes as ruling party seeks fresh start

TOKYO: Voting kicked off in Japan's general election on Sunday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 10:24am

Gunman kills reporter in the Philippines

South Asia

Gunman kills reporter in the Philippines

MANILA: A Philippine news reporter has died after being shot multiple times in his home, police said Sunday, ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 10:16am

Turkish-flagged migrant ship anchored off Greek island

World

Turkish-flagged migrant ship anchored off Greek island

ATHENS: A Turkish-flagged cargo ship carrying about 400 migrants that had sent a distress signal on Friday has ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

UK's Johnson reassures over Queen Elizabeth's health

World

UK's Johnson reassures over Queen Elizabeth's health

ROME: Queen Elizabeth II is in good spirits, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed on Saturday after doctors...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Merkel concerned about Iran's uranium enrichment

World

Merkel concerned about Iran's uranium enrichment

FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that she and other leaders were concerned about Iran's...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Taliban say failure to recognise their government could have global effects

World

Taliban say failure to recognise their government could have global effects

KABUL: The Taliban called on the United States and other countries on Saturday to recognise their government in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Macron says stability needed on energy prices to avoid supply breakdown

World

Macron says stability needed on energy prices to avoid supply breakdown

ROME: French President Emmanuel Macron said better stability on energy prices is needed and urged a G20 summit in...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Britain steps up post-Brexit dispute with France over fishing

World

Britain steps up post-Brexit dispute with France over fishing

ROME: Britain stepped up a war of words with France on Saturday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson refusing to rule...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Bidens attend Mass in Rome

World

Bidens attend Mass in Rome

ROME: Joe Biden and his wife Jill attended Mass on Saturday evening in the American church of Rome, a day after the...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Syria slams Turkish extension of 'military activity' on its soil

World

Syria slams Turkish extension of 'military activity' on its soil

DAMASCUS: Damascus on Saturday criticised the Turkish parliament's renewed authorisation this week of military...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Nineteen killed as boat sinks on southern coast of Haiti

World

Nineteen killed as boat sinks on southern coast of Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE: Nineteen Haitians died when a boat transporting them between the southern coastal settlements of...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Kuwait expels Beirut envoy in row over Saudi-led Yemen 'intervention'

Middle East

Kuwait expels Beirut envoy in row over Saudi-led Yemen 'intervention'

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait gave Lebanon's envoy to the emirate 48 hours to leave Saturday, a day after Saudi Arabia made a...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Thousands demonstrate in Rome as G20 discuss climate

World

Thousands demonstrate in Rome as G20 discuss climate

ROME: Thousands of people marched in Rome on Saturday during the summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 major...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Western leaders urge Iran to act in 'good faith' on nuclear deal

World

Western leaders urge Iran to act in 'good faith' on nuclear deal

ROME: The United States, Germany, France and Britain urged Iran on Saturday to resume compliance with a 2015 nuclear...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Two people shot dead during nationwide protests against Sudan coup

Africa

Two people shot dead during nationwide protests against Sudan coup

KHARTOUM: Military forces shot dead two people during nationwide protests in Sudan on Saturday, a doctors committee...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Lebanon president looks to heal Saudi rift, says wants best relations

Middle East

Lebanon president looks to heal Saudi rift, says wants best relations

BEIRUT: Lebanon's president said on Saturday he wants the best relations with Saudi Arabia, looking to heal a rift...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

12 dead in blast near Yemen's Aden airport

Middle East

12 dead in blast near Yemen's Aden airport

ADEN: At least 12 civilians were killed Saturday in a blast near the airport of Aden, the Yemeni government's ...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

Berlin airport calls for cash to stave off bankruptcy

Europe

Berlin airport calls for cash to stave off bankruptcy

BERLIN: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) finally opened last year after an eight-year delay, but it already needs a...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

UAE pulls diplomats from Beirut

Middle East

UAE pulls diplomats from Beirut

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon, following a similar...

Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 14	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 14	7,785.76
India Sensex / Aug 14	78,009.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,713.80
Nasdaq / Aug 14	26,729.16
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,116.85
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,750.11
Dow Jones / Aug 14	53,732.41
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,440.31
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,636.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	82.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,376.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	84.80
Petrol/Litre / Aug 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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