News Archives for World - 2023-01-10

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World

France plans to push retirement age to 64, strikes and protests loom

PARIS: The French should work two years longer to age 64 before retiring, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 11:26pm

Markets

Fed official sees chance to lower inflation without major downturn

WASHINGTON: US unemployment has stayed low despite rising interest rates and easing inflation, representing a...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 11:15pm

Europe

US, allies to meet in Germany to coordinate Ukraine aid

BERLIN: The United States will gather its allies in Germany next week for a new round of talks on backing Ukraine...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:59pm

Europe

Ukraine FM says 'people will die' while Berlin weighs tank deliveries

KHARKIV: Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday urged Berlin to supply his military with Leopard tanks...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:38pm

USA

US wholesale inventories rise solidly in November; sales fall

WASHINGTON: US wholesale inventories increased strongly in November as sales declined amid higher borrowing costs,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 08:32pm

World

World Bank cuts 2023 global growth to 1.7% in ‘sharp, long-lasting slowdown’

This is among the weakest rates seen in nearly three decades, overshadowed only by the pandemic-induced recession of 2020 and global financial crisis in 2009

Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:35pm

World

WHO backs wearing masks on long flights as new Omicron variant spreads

LONDON: Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest...

Updated 10 Jan, 2023 07:29pm

USA

US central bank will not be ‘climate policymaker’: Powell

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve “will not be a ‘climate policymaker,’” Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, adding...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 07:04pm

Europe

NATO, EU vow more support for Ukraine to defend itself

BRUSSELS: NATO and the EU vowed Tuesday to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight off Russia’s invasion and ramp...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:36pm

Asia

11 people killed in Philippine storms: disaster agency

MANILA: At least 11 people have died in storms across the Philippines in the past week, with more heavy rain...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:33pm

Asia

China Covid surge not expected to ‘significantly impact’ Europe: WHO

COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it did not expect a surge of Covid-19 cases in China to...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:27pm

South Asia

NGO chief Egeland presses Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan women staff

KABUL: The head of a leading NGO has flown to Afghanistan to urge the Taliban to reverse their ban on Afghan women...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:24pm

Middle East

UAE’s Masdar to develop renewable energy projects in Kyrgyzstan

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi renewable energy firm Masdar has signed an agreement with Kyrgyzstan’s energy ministry to develop...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:12pm

USA

US small-business sentiment skids to half-year low

US small-business confidence slid to a six-month low in December, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 04:50pm

South Asia

Bankrupt Sri Lanka says treasury running dry, cuts spending

COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka announced on Tuesday sharp government spending cuts and warned it had barely enough...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 04:26pm

Europe

Putin ally Patrushev says Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine

MOSCOW: One of President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies said on Tuesday that Russia was now fighting the US-led...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 02:50pm

Stocks

Gulf markets slightly weaker as oil prices slip

Gulf stock markets opened slightly in the red on Tuesday as oil prices fell. Oil prices, a key catalyst for the...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 02:41pm

Europe

Turkish unemployment unchanged at 10.2% in November

GDANSK: Turkey’s unemployment rate was unchanged month-on-month to 10.2% in November, while a seasonally adjusted...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 01:18pm

South Asia

Iran sentences former president’s daughter to a five-year prison term

DUBAI: The activist daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has been sentenced to five years...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 01:16pm

USA

Mexico hosts Biden, Trudeau for ‘Three Amigos’ summit

MEXICO CITY: The leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada are expected to set aside simmering trade tensions...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:49pm

Asia

Thai troops kill 6 alleged drug smugglers near Myanmar border

BANGKOK: Thai soldiers killed six suspected drug smugglers in a shoot-out in a jungle in northern Thailand,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:45pm

Europe

Macron’s reputation on the line with pension reform push

PARIS: The French government is set to announce its proposals for overhauling the pension system on Tuesday, in a...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:42pm

Europe

EU needs more ways to support firms through energy transition

AMSTERDAM: The European Union needs new ways to support companies through the energy transition and counter the...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:30pm

Europe

Russian warship holds drills in Norwegian Sea

MOSCOW: A Russian warship armed with hypersonic cruise weapons has held exercises in the Norwegian Sea, the defence...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:26pm

Europe

After months of hype, Prince Harry’s memoir goes on sale

LONDON: After months of anticipation and a sustained publicity blitz, Prince Harry’s autobiography “Spare” finally...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 11:00am

USA

At least 12 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru

LIMA/JULIACA: At least 12 people died following clashes in Juliaca in southern Peru, a regional health ministry said...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:49am

Asia

No tsunami detected after 7.6 quake strikes eastern Indonesia

Indonesia issued a tsunami warning for almost three hours after a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:45am

USA

Flood, mudslide threats prompt evacuations along California coast

MONTECITO: The latest in a string of Pacific storms blamed for at least 12 deaths soaked California on Monday,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:33am

Europe

Fierce fighting in Ukraine’s Soledar leaves battlefield strewn with corpses: Zelenskiy

KYIV/SIVERSK: Russia has stepped up a powerful assault on Soledar in eastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:09am

USA

New Jersey, Ohio join other states in banning TikTok from state devices

WASHINGTON: New Jersey and Ohio said on Monday they were joining other states in banning use of the popular video...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 09:57am

Asia

COVID wave past its peak in many parts of China

BEIJING: Many parts of China are already past their peak of COVID-19 infections, state media reported on Tuesday,...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 09:23am

World

Brazilian troops clear pro-Bolsonaro camp after protesters storm capital

BRASILIA: Brazilian soldiers backed by police dismantled a camp of supporters of far-right former President Jair...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

Europe

NATO, EU eye ‘next level’ partnership in face of Russia threat

BRUSSELS: NATO and the EU are seeking to ramp up cooperation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended the...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

South Asia

BD top opposition leaders released on bail

DHAKA: Two top leaders of Bangladesh’s main opposition party were released from prison on Monday, officials said, ...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

Middle East

Suez Canal says traffic ‘normal’ after stuck ship refloated

ISMAILIA, (Egypt): Suez Canal maritime traffic was “normal” Monday after a cargo vessel carrying Ukrainian grain...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am

Asia

Strong 7.6-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia: USGS

JAKARTA: A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit deep under the ocean off Indonesia and East Timor early Tuesday, the...

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:27am

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 2	276.96 ▲ 0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 2	276.72 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 2	157.81 ▲ 0.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 2	0.82 ▼ -0.0016
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 2	1.34 ▲ 0.0008
Euro to USD / Nov 2	1.12 ▲ 0.0023
SOFR % / Oct 30	3.95 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 2	75,317.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 2	63,121.49
Hang Seng / Nov 2	23,412.78
FTSE 100 / Nov 2	10,720.19
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 2	25,787.71
France CAC40 / Nov 2	7,959.64
S&P 500 / Oct 30	7,580.07
Nasdaq / Oct 30	25,437
Dow Jones / Oct 30	51,770.31

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 3	374.51
Diesel/Litre / Nov 3	395.20
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 2	100.58
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 2	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 2	353,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 2	3,911.11
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 2	78.20

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 2 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	141.10 ▲ 12.83 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Nov 2 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	86.92 ▲ 7.9 (10%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Nov 2 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	54.45 ▲ 4.95 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	131.54 ▲ 11.96 (10%)
Pakistan Services / Nov 2 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,083.71 ▲ 98.52 (10%)
Pak Synthetics / Nov 2 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	212.73 ▲ 19.34 (10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 2 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.10 ▲ 2.1 (10%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 2 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	54.15 ▲ 4.92 (9.99%)
Grays Leasing / Nov 2 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	55.04 ▲ 5 (9.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Nov 2 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	25.32 ▲ 2.3 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 2 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.66 ▼ -0.82 (-55.41%)
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	3.62 ▼ -1 (-21.65%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 2 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	14.18 ▼ -1.58 (-10.03%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 2 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Attock Refinery / Nov 2 Attock Refinery Limited(ATRL)	979.95 ▼ -108.83 (-10%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	17.10 ▼ -1.9 (-10%)
National Refinery / Nov 2 National Refinery Limited(NRL)	499.90 ▼ -55.54 (-10%)
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	87.26 ▼ -9.7 (-10%)
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12.28 ▼ -1.36 (-9.97%)
Cordoba Logistics / Nov 2 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	26.13 ▼ -2.86 (-9.87%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	93,109,988 ▼ -1.36
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 2 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	45,177,237 -
TPL Properties / Nov 2 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,105,241 ▼ -0.44
Clover Pakistan / Nov 2 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	19,800,893 ▲ 0.43
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,506,278 -
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,902,027 ▼ -9.7
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	8,179,588 ▼ -0.15
Bawany Air Products / Nov 2 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	7,474,382 ▼ -1.9
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 2 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	7,269,715 ▲ 0.58
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,110,000 ▼ -0.15

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