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World - 2021-12-25

In Christmas greeting, Biden commends Americans' Covid resilience

USA

In Christmas greeting, Biden commends Americans' Covid resilience

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday commended Americans for their strength and resilience in the face of...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 11:39pm

Taliban govt scraps Afghan election commission

World

Taliban govt scraps Afghan election commission

KABUL: The Taliban have dissolved Afghanistan's election commission, a panel that supervised polls during the...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 09:08pm

Kenya to start giving COVID-19 booster shots

Africa

Kenya to start giving COVID-19 booster shots

NAIROBI: Kenya will offer COVID-19 booster shots to individuals six months after their initial shots, the health...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:51pm

Ten killed in Iran road crash: state media

Middle East

Ten killed in Iran road crash: state media

TEHRAN: Ten people were killed and more than a dozen injured in Iran on Saturday when a truck collided with a ...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:17pm

Malaysian floods death toll rises to 46

South Asia

Malaysian floods death toll rises to 46

KUALA LUMPUR: The death toll from Malaysia's worst floods in years rose to 46 Saturday, with five people still...

Updated 25 Dec, 2021 02:51pm

More than 10,000 Russian troops returning to bases after drills near Ukraine

Europe

More than 10,000 Russian troops returning to bases after drills near Ukraine

MOSCOW: More than 10,000 Russian troops have been returning to their permanent bases after month-long drills near...

Updated 25 Dec, 2021 02:15pm

Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries

Africa

Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries

BAMAKO: Mali's government has denied any deployment of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group following charges ...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 01:27pm

Over 4,500 flights cancelled by Christmas day as Omicron hits holiday travel

World

Over 4,500 flights cancelled by Christmas day as Omicron hits holiday travel

NEW YORK: Over 4,500 flights were cancelled around the world by Saturday and thousands more were delayed as the...

Updated 25 Dec, 2021 01:20pm

China mulls bill to tackle workplace discrimination against women

South Asia

China mulls bill to tackle workplace discrimination against women

BEIJING: Chinese lawmakers are discussing new rules to prevent workplace discrimination and sexual harassment ...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 11:37am

NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana

USA

NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a revolutionary $9 billion instrument able to peer more deeply into the cosmos...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 11:32am

China's COVID-hit Xian city reports rise in infections

South Asia

China's COVID-hit Xian city reports rise in infections

China's Xian city reported an increase in daily COVID-19 infections and local companies curtailed activity as the...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 11:29am

At least 30 dead in migrant boat accidents in Greece

Europe

At least 30 dead in migrant boat accidents in Greece

ATHENS: Greek coast guards scoured for survivors in the Aegean Sea on Saturday after the latest in a series of...

Updated 25 Dec, 2021 04:24pm

US became ‘arrogant’ after fall of Soviet Union: Gorbachev

World

US became ‘arrogant’ after fall of Soviet Union: Gorbachev

MOSCOW: Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said Friday that Washington grew “arrogant and self-confident”...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

Iran diplomats get Saudi visas for OIC posts

Middle East

Iran diplomats get Saudi visas for OIC posts

TEHRAN: Three Iranian diplomats have received visas from rival Saudi Arabia allowing them to take up posts at the...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

US to lift travel curbs on eight African countries

USA

US to lift travel curbs on eight African countries

NEW YORK: The Biden administration will lift travel restrictions on eight southern African countries imposed last...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

Millions travel across US as airlines cancel flights over Covid

World

Millions travel across US as airlines cancel flights over Covid

WASHINGTON: Millions of Americans are traveling before Christmas even as national Omicron Covid-19 infections ...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

US bans Xinjiang imports, China slams move

World

US bans Xinjiang imports, China slams move

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a law Thursday virtually banning all imports from the Chinese region of...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

Iran fires missiles during drills in warning to Israel

Middle East

Iran fires missiles during drills in warning to Israel

TEHRAN: Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles Friday at the close of five days of military drills that generals ...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

France sets new daily Covid infections record

Europe

France sets new daily Covid infections record

PARIS: France set a new daily coronavirus infections record on Friday, registering 94,124 cases over 24 hours, the...

Updated 25 Dec, 2021 12:54am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 12	277.86
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 12	277.66
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 13	159.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 13	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 13	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 13	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 12	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 12	7,748.50
Nasdaq / Aug 12	26,588.49
Dow Jones / Aug 12	53,770.27
India Sensex / Aug 13	77,689.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 13	68,621.41
Hang Seng / Aug 13	25,406.75
FTSE 100 / Aug 13	10,788.71
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 13	26,428.08
France CAC40 / Aug 13	8,685.18

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 11	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 12	397,750
Petrol/Litre / Aug 13	324.98
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 13	82.94
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 13	4,386.51
Diesel/Litre / Aug 13	382.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 13	83.85

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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