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World - 2022-04-20

World

No surrender in Mariupol as Russian deadline expires; refugees top 5 million

A Russian ultimatum to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender or die expired on Wednesday afternoon with no mass...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 11:09pm

Europe

UK’s Johnson to offer India alternatives to Russia ties on visit

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will offer to help India cut reliance on Russian oil and defence...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 10:55pm

USA

Treasury’s Yellen, ECB’s Lagarde express disapproval to Russian official at G20 meeting

WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde expressed...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 10:03pm

Markets

Inflation in Russia hits highest since early 2002

Annual inflation in Russia accelerated to 17.62% as of April 15, its highest since early 2002 and up from 17.49% a...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 10:00pm

Europe

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin says has no peer

LONDON: Russia said on Wednesday it had conducted a first test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:54pm

Europe

Russia to update its strategy in World Trade Organization amid sanctions, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that “illegal” restrictions on Russian companies by Western...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 08:17pm

Markets

UAE proposes schedule for first local currency T-bonds

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will soon sell UAE proposes schedule for first local currency T-bonds denominated ...

Updated 20 Apr, 2022 08:43pm

USA

World Bank sees economies reducing dependence on Russia for energy, on China for supply chains

WASHINGTON: World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday said he expects a “strong effort” by major economies to...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 08:04pm

USA

US existing home sales fall; house prices hit record high

WASHINGTON: US home sales fell more than expected in March as house prices hit a record high despite some...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 07:34pm

South Asia

IMF’s Georgieva says China should stimulate consumption as lockdowns mount

WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that China should...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 07:21pm

USA

Canadian inflation surges to 31-year-high of 6.7% in March

OTTAWA: Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated in March to 6.7%, a full percentage point higher than in February...

Updated 20 Apr, 2022 06:43pm

Europe

Russia defence ministry seeks greater secrecy on military deaths in Ukraine

LONDON: The Russian defence ministry has proposed that relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine should have to apply...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:23pm

World

IMF says governments must protect the vulnerable ‘when things fall apart’, avert unrest

WASHINGTON: Governments must target fiscal support to vulnerable populations hit hardest by rising energy and food...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 04:08pm

World

‘History will not forget war crimes’ in Ukraine: EU chief

KYIV: EU chief Charles Michel said Wednesday that there must be justice for war crimes committed in Ukraine as he...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 04:02pm

Europe

Erdogan says Iraq backs Turkey’s push against Kurdish rebels

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said the central government in Baghdad supported...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 03:28pm

Europe

Ukraine says evacuation corridor agreed for Mariupol

KYIV: Ukraine said it had agreed with Russian forces to open a safe route Wednesday for civilians to flee the...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 03:11pm

South Asia

IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 10:48am

Europe

Ukraine gets warplanes as Mariupol officer warns facing ‘last days’

KRAMATORSK: Ukraine received fighter jets to help resist the Russian invasion, as Moscow intensified its offensive...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:50am

Europe

Le Pen, Macron to face off in crunch TV election duel

PARIS: French leader Emmanuel Macron and the far-right’s Marine Le Pen go head-to-head in a crunch TV debate on...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:46am

Asia

Shanghai Covid death toll rises to 17

BEIJING: China reported seven Covid-19 deaths in Shanghai on Wednesday, raising the toll in the city to 17...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:41am

Middle East

Blinken urges Israel, Palestinians to ‘end the cycle of violence’

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders Tuesday to “end the cycle of...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:38am

World

Ukraine receives fighter planes, parts to bolster air force: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia’s...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:30am

World

New York Times names Joseph Kahn executive editor, to succeed Dean Baquet

NEW YORK: The New York Times Co named Joseph Kahn executive editor on Tuesday, as it pursues a digital- and...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am

South Asia

Taliban intelligence forces detain, beat journalist Jalili in Kabul

NEW YORK: The Taliban must immediately investigate the detention and alleged abuse in custody of Afghan journalist...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am

World

Security Council permanent members: UN to debate move to limit veto power

UNITED NATIONS: Liechtenstein is to convene the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to debate a draft resolution —...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am

World

Russia unleashes ‘Battle of Donbas’ in east Ukraine, seizes city

KYIV/KHARKIV: Russian troops seized a frontline Ukrainian city on Tuesday, hours after starting a long-anticipated...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am

Europe

Scholz defends Germany’s commitment to secure Ukraine arms amid growing criticism

BERLIN: Germany will continue to support Ukraine militarily although it has practically maxed-out the weapons it can...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 01:16am

USA

Biden and allies discuss sanctions, weapons as Russia hits Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and allied leaders on Tuesday discussed imposing further economic pain on...

Published 20 Apr, 2022 12:43am

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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
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%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 13 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	45.02 ▼ -4.27 (-8.66%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.50 ▼ -2.42 (-8.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.13 ▼ -0.44 (-7.9%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64 ▼ -4.92 (-7.14%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	40.05 ▼ -2.95 (-6.86%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.40 ▼ -1.17 (-6.3%)
First IBL Mod. / Aug 13 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	14 ▼ -0.91 (-6.1%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	226,061,313 ▲ 0.49
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	94,332,403 ▼ -0.44
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	38,991,988 ▼ -1.51
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	37,285,442 ▲ 5.21
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	25,263,553 ▲ 0.02
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,046,309 ▲ 3
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	13,963,121 ▲ 0.24
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	13,753,103 ▼ -0.54
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	12,120,240 ▼ -0.26
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 13 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	11,588,153 ▼ -0.09

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