News Archives for World - 2025-03-17

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USA

US judge questions Trump’s deportation of Venezuelans

WASHINGTON: A U.S. judge on Monday ordered Trump administration officials to explain whether they violated his order...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:27pm

South Asia

Delhi airport operator sues government over defence airbase flights

NEW DELHI: The operator of the Indian capital’s international airport, majority owned by GMR Airports, is suing the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:11pm

Europe

Italy, Spain not ready to back EU plan to boost Ukraine military aid

BRUSSELS: Italy and Spain made clear on Monday they were not ready to back a European Union proposal to pledge up to...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:23pm

World

Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi attacks

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:08pm

World

Lebanese president orders army to respond to fire from Syria

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that his country’s forces would respond to incoming fire from...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:02pm

Europe

Canada PM Carney invites Zelensky to G7 summit in June

OTTAWA: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G7 summit in...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:39pm

Middle East

Israel kills three in latest Gaza strike, local medics say

CAIRO: An Israeli air strike on Monday killed three Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip, medics said, with no sign of...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:31pm

USA

Trump administration deports Venezuelans despite court order, says judge has no authority

The Trump administration has deported alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the U.S. despite a court order...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:18pm

USA

At least 40 killed in weekend US tornadoes

WASHINGTON: At least 40 people were killed and dozens more injured by tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:26pm

Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis claim US aircraft carrier attacks

SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:21pm

South Asia

WHO says 80% of Afghanistan operations risk shutdown by June

KABUL: The World Health Organization said Monday 80 percent of services that it supports in Afghanistan could shut...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:16pm

USA

Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:23pm

South Asia

India’s Modi says Trump has ‘clear roadmap’ in second term

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said U.S. President Donald Trump was ‘far more prepared’ for his...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 03:43pm

Middle East

Iran says official to meet UN nuclear chief on Monday

TEHRAN: Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, will meet UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi at the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 02:58pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets gain on China stimulus prospects

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Monday, fuelled by China’s latest economic stimulus...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 02:04pm

Europe

Ukraine’s military says it shot down 90 of 174 drones launched by Russia

KYIV: Ukraine’s air defence units shot down 90 of 174 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Monday,...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 01:00pm

South Asia

Bangladesh’s Yunus to visit China this month

DHAKA: Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus will travel to Beijing on a diplomatic goodwill visit this month as frosty...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 12:49pm

Europe

French deputy asks for return of Statue of Liberty

PARIS: France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no longer represents the values that led France...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:34am

Europe

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns

BRUSSELS: The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:54am

USA

Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:49am

USA

Trump says no exemptions on US steel and aluminum tariffs

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said he has no intention of creating exemptions on steel and...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:44am

Africa

IMF has received a formal request for a new Kenya financing programme

NAIROBI: The International Monetary Fund has received a formal request for a new programme from Kenyan authorities...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:42am

World

Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription

PARIS: Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow’s war against Ukraine,...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:46am

Middle East

Blast from suspected old bomb in Syria kills 16

DAMASCUS: A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:44am

World

US says ‘multiple’ leaders of Houthi dead in Yemen strikes

SANAA: A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Houthi rebel...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

World

Millions of Cubans spend second night without electricity

HAVANA: Millions of Cubans were without electricity for a second night Saturday after a widespread blackout hit the...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

World

There are ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a US recession: Bessent

WASHINGTON: There are “no guarantees” there will not be a recession in the United States, although there could be an...

Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:28am

World

Thousands gather in Rio de Janeiro to demonstrate support for Bolsonaro

SAO PAULO: Thousands of people gathered on Copacabana Beach on Sunday in a show of support for former President Jair...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

World

CPJ urges US Congress to stop Trump from gutting VOA parent, other agencies

WASHINGTON: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges United States congressional leaders to protect the US Agency...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

USA

US Democrats fume as some in party cave to Trump on spending bill

WASHINGTON: Anger was rising in the Democratic ranks Saturday after the party’s top US senator led a band of...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

Europe

Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region

MOSCOW: Russia battled on Sunday to drive the last Ukrainian soldiers from western Russia, Russian officials said,...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

World

Iran Guards vow to retaliate against any attack after Trump warning

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened a “decisive” response to any attack, after US...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am

World

Iran-backed Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier after air strikes

SANAA: Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they attacked a US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea a day...

Published 17 Mar, 2025 12:05am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 16	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 16	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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