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World - 2022-02-24

Europe

Ukraine says Russia forces capture Chernobyl power plant

KYIV: Ukraine announced Thursday that Russian forces had captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after a "fierce"...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:26pm

Europe

Russia's Aeroflot banned from flying to UK

LONDON: Russia's Aeroflot was banned from flying to the United Kingdom on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:19pm

Europe

Ukraine says Russian helicopters, aircraft dispatch paratroopers to Hostomel airport

KYIV: Ukrainian military authorities on Thursday said 20 Russian helicopters and Mi-8 aircraft had dispatched...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 09:36pm

Europe

Russian invasion of Ukraine to dominate EU finance ministers' talks

PARIS: Russia's invasion of Ukraine will dominate EU finance ministers' planned talks on Friday, officials said, as...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 09:32pm

Europe

OSCE chair says Russia invasion 'crime against humanity'

VIENNA: The OSCE's acting chairman, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, on Thursday slammed Russia's invasion of...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 09:21pm

Europe

Russia vows 'tough' retaliation to EU sanctions

MOSCOW: Moscow vowed Thursday to respond in kind to "unfriendly" European Union sanctions imposed over Russia's...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 09:17pm

USA

US, G7 allies meet after Russia invades Ukraine

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies on Thursday morning to...

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 09:43pm

Europe

American F-35 jets land in Romania

BUCHAREST: Two American F-35 fighter jets landed at a Romanian air base on Thursday, Bucharest's defence ministry...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 07:50pm

World

Russia says destroys over 70 military targets in Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russia said Thursday that its military had destroyed more than 70 military targets, including 11 airfields ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 07:47pm

Europe

Ukraine shuts ports as conflict threatens grain supplies

MOSCOW: Ukraine's military has suspended commercial shipping at its ports after Russian forces invaded the country,...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 07:45pm

Markets

US weekly jobless claims fall; fourth-quarter GDP growth revised slightly up

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 07:12pm

Markets

Mexico core price inflation at 20-year high, underscoring central bank challenges

MEXICO CITY: Mexican core price inflation in the first half of February climbed to levels not seen in over 20 years,...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 07:08pm

South Asia

Eight polio vaccinators killed in series of Afghan attacks: UN

KABUL: Eight members of polio vaccination teams working to eradicate the crippling virus in Afghanistan were killed...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:57pm

Middle East

IMF's tough terms deepen doubts over quick Lebanon bailout

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The IMF has asked Lebanon to fulfil a string of pre-conditions before negotiating a bailout, four...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:53pm

Europe

Macron: France will respond without weakness to Russia's ‘act of war’ on Ukraine

PARIS: France will respond without weakness to Russia's act of war against Ukraine, said President Emmanuel Macron ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:48pm

Europe

Erdogan 'saddened' by Russian invasion, Ukraine urges Turkey to shut straits

ANKARA: Turkey backs Ukraine's territorial integrity and is "sincerely saddened" by Russia's invasion, President...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:35pm

World

China tells Russia it understands 'reasonable' security concerns over Ukraine

BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday told Russia's foreign minister it understands Moscow's "reasonable concerns on security...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34pm

Europe

EU boosts Bosnia force after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

SARAJEVO: The European Union decided on Thursday to almost double the size of its peacekeeping force in Bosnia by...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:28pm

World

Iran urges political solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN: Iran called for a "political and democratic" solution after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:27pm

World

'Devastating' consequences to Ukraine invasion: UN refugee chief

GENEVA: The UN refugee chief warned Thursday Russia's invasion of Ukraine would have "devastating" humanitarian...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:03pm

World

Russian army says Moscow-backed Ukraine separatists advancing

MOSCOW: The Russian army said Thursday that Moscow-backed separatist forces in eastern Ukraine were advancing and ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:46pm

Europe

ECB 'closely monitoring' implications of Ukraine invasion

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank said on Thursday it was following unfolding events in Ukraine after the launch...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:39pm

World

Ukrainians in 'Moscow on the Med' look on in horror

LIMASSOL: Ukrainians living alongside fellow expats from "brother" Russia in the Mediterranean seaside town of...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:39pm

World

Ukraine breaks diplomatic ties with Russia

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday broke off Kyiv's diplomatic relations with Moscow in...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:36pm

Europe

UK PM to address nation, readies sanctions after Russian invasion of Ukraine

LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a televised statement about Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:33pm

Europe

Turkish foreign ministry says Russian attack on Ukraine unacceptable

ANKARA: Russia's military operation against Ukraine is unacceptable, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday,...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:21pm

Markets

US governors urge swift action on $52 billion chip funding bill

A bipartisan group of 22 governors Thursday urged leaders in Congress to move quickly to finalize $52 billion in...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:05pm

Europe

Ukraine, neighbours close airspace to civilian flights as conflict flares

Ukraine closed its airspace to civilian flights on Thursday after Russia launched a land, sea and air invasion of ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:01pm

Europe

Turkey says to continue supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity

ANKARA: Turkey will continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity and sees Russia's attack on it as...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:00pm

Europe

Israel condemns Russian invasion as breach of world 'order'

JERUSALEM: Israel condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine Thursday as a "violation of the international order" but...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 04:51pm

Europe

Scholz says Russia will pay bitter price for ‘Putin's war’

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday western sanctions would ensure Russia paid a "bitter price"...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 04:45pm

Europe

NATO to step up deterrence measures after Russian attack, calls summit

BRUSSELS: NATO announced that it will take additional steps to strengthen the alliance's deterrence and defence ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 04:41pm

South Asia

Japan Airlines cancels flight to Moscow, will monitor situation

TOKYO: Japan Airlines Co Ltd said on Thursday it was cancelling its weekly flight from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 04:16pm

Europe

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on citizens to fight, promises weapons

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on all citizens who were ready to defend the ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 03:16pm

Asia

Japan to accept J&J COVID vaccine for border entry next month

TOKYO: Japan said on Thursday international travellers showing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination with the Johnson ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 03:10pm

Europe

Russian invasion is a catastrophe for Europe, says UK PM Johnson

LONDON: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a catastrophe for Europe, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 03:07pm

Europe

Germany offers Poland help with refugees from Ukraine

BERLIN: Germany will offer support to countries in eastern Europe, especially Poland, facing an influx of refugees...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 03:03pm

Europe

'I am against this war': jailed Kremlin critic Navalny

MOSCOW: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Thursday he was against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 02:52pm

World

Bloodshed and tears as eastern Ukraine faces Russian attack

CHUGUIV: A son wept over the body of his father among the wreckage of a missile strike in a residential district in...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 02:18pm

Asia

China says 'closely watching' Ukraine situation after Russian attack

BEIJING: China on Thursday called for restraint on all sides after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 02:09pm

Europe

Belarus says its army not taking part in Ukraine invasion

MOSCOW: Belarus's leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that his military is not taking part in the Russian...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 02:03pm

USA

Blinken, Austin discuss NATO's response to Russia with Stoltenberg: US State Department

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with NATO Secretary ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 02:00pm

Europe

Russia halts vessel movement in Azov sea, Black Sea open

MOSCOW: Russia has suspended movement of commercial vessels in the Azov sea until further notice, but kept its ports...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:56pm

Middle East

Qatar's Emir receives call from Ukrainian president

DOHA: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from Ukrainian President...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:36pm

Europe

Russian opposition activist calls for anti-war protests on Thursday

MOSCOW: A Russian opposition activist called for anti-war protests in Russian cities on Thursday evening after ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:32pm

Europe

Ukraine has asked Turkey to close Black Sea waterways to Russia: ambassador

ANKARA: Ukraine has asked Turkey to close the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to Russian ships and wants sanctions...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:17pm

Asia

South Korea to join economic sanctions against Russia

SEOUL: President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that South Korea would join with other countries by imposing economic...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:12pm

Europe

EU to launch new sanctions against Russia over ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will discuss new, tough sanctions on Russia at an emergency meeting later on...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:04pm

Europe

Macron condemns Russia's decision to 'wage war on Ukraine'

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday strongly condemned Russia's military action against Ukraine and...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:53pm

Europe

UK PM to preside over crisis meeting after Russian attack on Ukraine

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday preside over an emergency meeting to discuss the...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:51pm

USA

Biden speaks with Ukraine's Zelensky, vowing 'support': White House

WASHINGTON: Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky late Wednesday night in Washington, ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:42pm

Europe

Putin made early call to Belarus leader about Ukraine attack

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin made an early morning call to his Belarusian counterpart Thursday, ...

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:56pm

USA

'Unprovoked and unjustified': world reacts to attack on Ukraine

WASHINGTON: World leaders swiftly condemned Russia's military attack on Ukraine on Thursday, with Western capitals...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:23pm

Europe

Germany lashes Russia's 'day of shame,' warns of cost

BERLIN: Germany on Thursday blasted Russia's military operation in Ukraine as "a day of shame" and warned that the...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:17pm

Asia

Russian attack 'shakes foundation of international order': Japan PM

TOKYO: Russia's attack on Ukraine "shakes the foundation of the international order", Japan's Prime Minister Fumio...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:13pm

Europe

Russia throws Europe into 'very dark situation', says Norway PM

OSLO: Norway, a NATO member that shares a border with Russia in the Arctic, condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine....

Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:02pm

Middle East

Iran chief negotiator says 'certain decisions' have to be taken in order to reach a deal

DUBAI: Western partners in the nuclear talks with Iran have to "take certain decisions" in order to reach an...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:32am

World

Twitter mistakenly pulled accounts monitoring Russian troops

WASHINGTON: Twitter acknowledged Wednesday it suspended in error some accounts relaying information about Russian...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:26am

Europe

UK pledges £160 million to global vaccine drive

LONDON: Britain on Thursday pledged an extra £160 million to boost global vaccine development, with the aim of ...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:23am

Europe

EU denounces Ukrainian separatists' call for help from Moscow

BRUSSELS: Ukrainian rebels' request for military assistance from Moscow represents an "additional step against" the...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:13am

Europe

NATO activating 'defence plans' for allies as Russia invades Ukraine

BRUSSELS: NATO is activating its "defence plans" for allied countries as Russia attacks non-NATO member Ukraine,...

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 06:30pm

Europe

Prince Harry sues major British newspaper group

LOS ANGELES: Britain's Prince Harry has launched new legal action against one of the country's biggest newspaper...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:01am

Middle East

Israeli strikes kill six near Damascus: monitor

DAMASCUS: At least six pro-government fighters, including Syrian troops, were killed in Israeli air strikes Thursday...

Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:48pm

Europe

Timeline: Russia's stand-off with Ukraine

PARIS: From Russia's massing of soldiers along the border in November to Vladimir Putin announcing a military...

Published 24 Feb, 2022 10:48am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 11	277.87
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 11	277.67
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 12	159.43
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 12	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 12	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 12	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 11	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 11	7,728.20
Nasdaq / Aug 11	26,445.45
Dow Jones / Aug 11	53,791.85
India Sensex / Aug 12	77,569.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 12	66,996.61
Hang Seng / Aug 12	25,361.63
FTSE 100 / Aug 12	10,827.40
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 12	26,432.21
France CAC40 / Aug 12	8,692.79

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 11	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 11	394,149
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 12	83.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 12	4,393.16
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 12	84.37
Petrol/Litre / Aug 13	325.92
Diesel/Litre / Aug 13	382.25

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Paramount Spinning / Aug 12 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	12.39 ▲ 1.13 (10.04%)
Ashfaq Textile / Aug 12 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	44.84 ▲ 4.08 (10.01%)
Cordoba Logistics / Aug 12 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	22.96 ▲ 2.09 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 12 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	72.28 ▲ 6.57 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 12 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	104.39 ▲ 9.49 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 12 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	82.27 ▲ 7.48 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 12 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	305.49 ▲ 27.77 (10%)
Fecto Cement / Aug 12 Fecto Cement Limited(FECTC)	122.41 ▲ 11.13 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 12 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	62.58 ▲ 5.69 (10%)
Ruby Textile / Aug 12 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	25.51 ▲ 2.32 (10%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Aug 12 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	23.82 ▼ -2.65 (-10.01%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	15.07 ▼ -1.67 (-9.98%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 12 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	49.29 ▼ -5.39 (-9.86%)
Jubilee Spinning / Aug 12 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	50.79 ▼ -3.6 (-6.62%)
Din Tex. / Aug 12 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	63.59 ▼ -4.4 (-6.47%)
Sindh Abadgar / Aug 12 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	362 ▼ -24.07 (-6.23%)
Elahi Cotton / Aug 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	233.96 ▼ -12.98 (-5.26%)
Saritow Spinning / Aug 12 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	24.98 ▼ -1.36 (-5.16%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Aug 12 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	26.73 ▼ -1.33 (-4.74%)
IbrahimFibres / Aug 12 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	274.91 ▼ -13.65 (-4.73%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	67,754,373 ▲ 0.27
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 12 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	67,531,272 ▼ -1.67
Hascol Petrol / Aug 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	47,270,202 ▲ 0.14
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,081,052 ▼ -0.03
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	27,947,995 ▲ 0.13
Siddiqsons Tin / Aug 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	25,565,990 ▼ -0.2
Thatta Cement / Aug 12 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	24,972,760 ▲ 3.09
Cres.Star Ins. / Aug 12 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	20,798,571 ▲ 0.31
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 12 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	20,640,954 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Aug 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,147,542 ▲ 0.29

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