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World - 2022-01-26

South Asia

UN chief tells Security Council: Afghanistan 'hanging by thread'

UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan is "hanging by a thread," with millions suffering extreme hunger, education and social...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:09pm

USA

US auto sales to slip in January on slim inventory, higher prices

US auto retail sales are expected to dip in January as reduced manufacturing due to the Omicron variant, supply ...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:00pm

USA

US goods trade deficit hits record high; retail inventories surge

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit in goods widened to a record high in December as imports increased for a fifth...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 09:52pm

World

WTO: China can impose duties on $645 million of US imports

GENEVA: The World Trade Organization on Wednesday permitted China to retaliate with duties on $645 million worth of...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 09:34pm

Europe

French unemployment hits near-decade low in 2021

PARIS: The number of unemployed people in France fell to its lowest in almost ten years in late 2021, official data...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 08:49pm

USA

US has shipped 400mn COVID vaccine doses worldwide: White House

WASHINGTON: The United States has shipped 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to countries in need as part of its...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 08:05pm

Europe

Two-thirds of Omicron cases in England reinfections: study

LONDON: Nearly two-thirds of people in England who tested positive for Covid-19 in January previously had the virus...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 08:04pm

USA

US lawmakers mull computer chips, China competition bill

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers were studying proposals Wednesday to jumpstart high-tech research and manufacturing, boost...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 08:00pm

Europe

Spanish PM warns Russia of massive sanctions if it invades Ukraine

MADRID: Russia would face massive economic consequences if it launched any kind of military intervention in Ukraine,...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 07:54pm

South Asia

Mobs burn Indian train carriages in rail jobs protest

PATNA: Angry mobs in eastern India set fire to train carriages on Wednesday in protests over access to railway jobs...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 07:26pm

Middle East

Abbas rival delivers one million vaccine doses to Gaza

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: One million doses of coronavirus vaccine arrived in Gaza from the United Arab...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 06:25pm

Europe

Denmark plans to lift Covid curbs on Feb 1

COPENHAGEN: The Danish government plans to lift its Covid restrictions on February 1, despite registering a record...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 06:14pm

Forex

Crypto money laundering rises 30% in 2021

NEW YORK: Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion in cryptocurrencies last year, up 30% from 2020, according to a...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 06:09pm

Europe

Putin meets Italian firms despite Ukraine tensions

ROME: Russian President Vladimir Putin was set to address a virtual meeting with top Italian executives on ...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:49pm

Europe

NATO finalising written proposals for Russia

BRUSSELS: NATO is close to completing its written proposals for Moscow after Russia issued a raft of security...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:43pm

World

Afghan women rally at Taliban-approved protest

KABUL: Scores of Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Wednesday in a Taliban-sanctioned protest endorsing their regime...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:39pm

Middle East

Lebanon signs power deal with Jordan, Syria to boost ailing grid

BEIRUT: Power-starved Lebanon signed an agreement Wednesday to import electricity from Jordan via Syria with the aim...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:31pm

Europe

Ukraine says Russian troop build-up 'insufficient' for major attack

KYIV: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Wednesday that the number of Russian troops deployed along his...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:29pm

Europe

Austria to end lockdown for Covid unvaccinated

VIENNA: Austria on Wednesday announced it was ending a lockdown for those unvaccinated as it prepares to become the...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:26pm

Europe

Russia holds military drills before four-way Ukraine talks in Paris

MOSCOW: Russia held military drills on Wednesday and deployed more forces and fighter jets to Belarus for exercises...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:16pm

South Asia

Malaysia former PM Mahathir recovering, moved to regular ward

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top ...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:04pm

Middle East

UNICEF says fears grow over fate of 850 children in besieged Syrian prison

AMMAN: Fears are growing for hundreds of children in a Syrian prison seized by Islamic State inmates, after six days...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:50pm

USA

New York state mask mandate back in effect as judge grants stay in appeal

An appeals court judge on Tuesday granted a stay in an appeal over mask mandates in New York, keeping the rule in...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:37pm

USA

US House speaker Pelosi's stock trades attract growing following online

A year since a Reddit-driven retail trading frenzy rocked the markets and created the 'meme stock' phenomenon,...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:33pm

Middle East

UAE discussing defence upgrade after Houthi attacks: envoy to UN

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates may upgrade its defensive capabilities after missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:22pm

USA

US companies push Biden, Congress for caution on Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has threatened to impose devastating sanctions on Russia if leader Vladimir Putin...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:11pm

Financial

Emirates NBD's 2021 profit up 34%, says in better shape for higher rates

DUBAI: Emirates NBD's annual profit rose 34% as improved economic activity boosted investment banking income, ...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:01pm

Europe

Czech Republic reports record daily tally of 39,614 new COVID cases

PRAGUE: The Czech Republic, battling the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, has recorded 39,614 new...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 01:44pm

Europe

Russia starts navy drills to rehearse protecting Arctic shipping lane

MOSCOW: Russian warships entered the Barents Sea on Wednesday to rehearse protecting a major shipping lane in the...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 01:35pm

USA

Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 01:28pm

Europe

Blast in Greek capital damages buildings, one injured

ATHENS: One person was injured and several buildings were extensively damaged by an explosion in central Athens that...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 01:21pm

Europe

Report into UK PM Johnson lockdown gatherings due soon: Truss

LONDON: The findings of an investigation into gatherings at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office that may...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:50pm

Europe

UK says not ruling out sanctions on Russia's Putin

LONDON: Britain is not ruling out sanctions targetted at Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in person if Russia invades...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:39pm

Middle East

Riyadh and Bangkok restore ties, decades after gem theft

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Thailand have announced the resumption of diplomatic ties, after more than three decades of...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:21pm

Asia

Why is North Korea firing so many missiles?

SEOUL: From hypersonic to cruise missiles, North Korea started 2022 with its most intensive spate of weapons testing...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:18pm

World

Covid-hit Australian warship delivers disaster aid to Tonga

NUKU'ALOFA: A coronavirus-hit Australian warship docked in Tonga on Wednesday, delivering desperately needed aid to...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:14pm

World

More than 30 Panamanians to be tried over Panama Papers scandal

PANAMA CITY: Thirty-two Panamanians will be prosecuted for alleged involvement in graft revealed by the so-called...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 12:05pm

Asia

Beijing city's COVID infections rise ahead of Winter Olympics

BEIJING: Beijing reported 14 local confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily count in its current...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 11:01am

Asia

South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases surge as new testing scheme begins

SEOUL: South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases exceeded 13,000 for the first time on Wednesday, driven by the...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:48am

USA

Qatar emir to meet with Biden in Washington Jan 31: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will receive Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the White House on...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:43am

World

US approves $2.56 billion in military sales to Egypt

WASHINGTON: The US State Department approved Tuesday two major military equipment sales to Egypt of transport...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:39am

Europe

Omicron risk remains very high: WHO

GENEVA: The risk level related to the Omicron variant remains very high, the WHO said late Tuesday, with the numbers...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:29am

USA

Gun insurance would become compulsory under proposed California city law

LOS ANGELES: Gun owners would be compelled to take out insurance to cover any damage caused by their weapon, under a...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:25am

World

West links Afghan humanitarian aid to human rights

OSLO: Western diplomats Tuesday linked humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to an improvement in human rights after...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:20am

USA

Dozens of people missing after boat capsizes off Florida: US Coast Guard

MIAMI: The US Coast Guard launched a search for 39 people reported missing when a boat capsized off the coast of...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:15am

Europe

Flicker of hope for Western 'hostages' in Iran

VIENNA: When Barry Rosen, one of those held in Tehran's American embassy in the 1979-81 crisis, saw coverage of the...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 09:52am

World

Traditional fishermen in despair over Peru oil spill

CALLAO: Hundreds of traditional fisherman living just outside the Peruvian capital fear their livelihoods are ruined...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 09:44am

Europe

UK PM’s woes deepen with police probe into ‘partygate’

LONDON: The threat to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s position deepened on Tuesday, as police said they ...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

Life & Style

The Arts Club Dubai: A look at an exclusive private members’ club

• CEO Ajaz Sheikh reveals offerings and experiences at the first international outpost of the eponymous Club in London

Updated 26 Jan, 2022 03:12pm

USA

US, Europe declare ‘unity’ against Russia over Ukraine

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden declared “total” unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

Europe

UK minister resigns over Covid loan fraud

LONDON: A UK government minister resigned Monday in protest over the government’s handling of fraudulent loans...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

World

Pfizer, BioNTech begin Omicron vaccine trial

WASHINGTON: Pfizer and BioNTech have begun enrollment for a clinical trial to test the safety and immune response of...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

World

US deputy special envoy for Iran leaves post amid Iran nuclear talks

WASHINGTON: A senior member of the US team negotiating with Iran has left the role amid a report of differences of...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

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Forex
World
Commodity

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
FTSE 100 / Aug 12	10,833.15
Dow Jones / Aug 12	53,770.27
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 12	26,331.07
France CAC40 / Aug 12	8,674.94
India Sensex / Aug 13	77,689.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 13	68,621.41
Hang Seng / Aug 13	25,406.75

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%)
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%)
Ruby Textile / Aug 13 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	28.06 ▲ 2.55 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Aug 13 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.85 ▼ -0.95 (-10.8%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 13 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	44.36 ▼ -4.93 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.10 ▼ -2.82 (-9.43%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	63.85 ▼ -5.07 (-7.36%)
JS Global Cap. / Aug 13 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	163.01 ▼ -10.87 (-6.25%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.49 ▼ -1.08 (-5.82%)
Cordoba Logistics / Aug 13 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	21.80 ▼ -1.16 (-5.05%)
Shifa Int.Hosp / Aug 13 Shifa International Hospitals Limited(SHFA)	487 ▼ -25.44 (-4.96%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	42,199,511 ▼ -0.39
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	38,871,128 ▼ -1.51
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	15,047,196 ▲ 4.74
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	10,078,823 ▼ -0.37
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	9,245,806 ▲ 0.35
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	8,912,952 ▼ -0.06
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,748,103 ▼ -0.01
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	8,433,517 ▼ -1.95
Cres.Star Ins. / Aug 13 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	8,220,703 ▲ 0.09
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 13 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	8,178,467 ▼ -0.11

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