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Europe

World should not be dominated by China-US 'rivalry': Macron

"This pandemic must be an electric shock for our organization," he said.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:49am

Europe

Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions

Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:34am

Europe

Putin vaunts Russian coronavirus vaccine at UN

He also vaunted Russia's speed in "developing a line of test systems and medications for diagnosing and treating coronavirus."

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:07am

Europe

EU asylum-seeker distribution won't work: Austria's Kurz

Kurz said he welcomed that the European Commission was addressing the topic of asylum and migration.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:26am

Europe

No-deal Brexit will hit UK economy more than Covid: study

The think-tank said Brexit would hit growth in the coming years more than if the UK had opted to remain in the bloc.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:24am

Europe

Europe 'will not compromise' with US over Iran sanctions: Macron

Washington says it can reimpose the sanctions because it is still a "participant" in the accord.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:03am

Europe

France again reports more than 10,000 new daily COVID-19 cases

The ministry also reported the number of deaths increased to 31,416, an increase of 78, compared to a seven-day moving average of 60 deaths per day.
The number of people in intensive care - which is the ultimate test of a health system's ability to cope with the epidemic - was up by 32 to 951.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 01:08am

Europe

Erdogan discusses east Mediterranean with Macron

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday in a phone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
Erdogan emphasized the need for using diplomatic opportunities to de-escalate tensions and achieve sustainable negotiations.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 12:53am

Europe

Russia's Putin wants stronger WHO, proposes conference on coronavirus vaccine

We are proposing to hold an online high-level conference shortly for countries interested in cooperation in the development of anti-coronavirus vaccines.
Several countries are now considering adopting emergency measures that would fast-track approval of a vaccine in a similar way.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:51pm

Europe

Spain adds nearly 10,800 coronavirus infections in a day as new curbs loom

That included 3,125 cases diagnosed in the last 24 hours, but these daily figures tend to end up much higher after retroactive updates of the infection tally.
With 21 deaths from the virus in the last day, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities has reached 30,904.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:49pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years

The talks, which broke off in 2016 after 60 rounds that made little progress over 14 years, will resume in "the near future" in Istanbul.
Turkey also gave no timing for a resumption of the talks but a senior official said they could begin by the end of the month.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 10:23pm

Europe

Russia vows military cooperation with Iran after UN arms embargo ends

The embargo on conventional arms shipments to Iran is set to expire next month after the United States failed to win support for a new UN resolution.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:45pm

Europe

France opposes return to pre-virus EU deficit rules

But opponents of the pact, which was toughened during the eurozone debt crisis, believe that they impose needless austerity on national economies.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:30pm

Europe

Turkey's Erdogan says COVID-19 vaccine must be for everyone

"No matter what country they are produced in, vaccines that are made ready to be administered should be presented to the common use of humanity," he said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

Europe

Erdogan urges diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear programme

The United States on Monday announced new sanctions against Iran's defense ministry and others involved in its nuclear and weapons programme.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece 'ready to start' east Med talks

At the centre of the row was Turkey's deployment last month of the seismic research vessel, the Oruc Reis, accompanied by warships near the Greek island of Kastellorizo.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:17pm

Europe

Turkey, Greece agree east Med talks: Turkish presidency

The two sides agreed to open negotiations during a three-way videoconference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel .

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:04pm

Europe

Russia to register second COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15

The vaccine has been developed by Siberia's Vector Institute, which completed early-stage human trials of the vaccine last week.

Updated 22 Sep, 2020 06:51pm

Europe

'Work from home': Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID-19 spreads

It was unclear if the measures would be enough to tackle Britain's second wave, which government scientists warned could reach 50,000 new cases per day by mid-October.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:40pm

Europe

Czech health minister says new restrictions likely as COVID cases spike

The Czech Republic acted quickly at the start of the pandemic in March, closing most retail business, borders and schools before many other countries in Europe.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:36pm

Europe

Industry says $6 to $18 per dose is reasonable price for COVID-19 vaccine

A price between 5 and 15 euros a dose "is a reasonable price for a vaccine," Sue Middleton, President of the Executive Board, of Vaccines Europe told a hearing in the EU Parliament.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 03:33pm

Europe

No EU sanctions on Belarus despite opposition leader plea

Cyprus's position has support from some EU countries, but the patience of others is wearing thin.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:49am

Europe

Over 60 wealthy nations join WHO's Covid-19 vaccine plan

Among those who have signed up are "the European Commission ... on behalf of 27 EU member states plus Norway and Iceland," it said.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:51am

Europe

Ex-PM May attacks 'reckless' UK Brexit plan

Britain left the EU in January but remains bound by the rules of the 27-member bloc until December 31.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:27am

Europe

Italy's left defeats far-right bid to take stronghold Tuscany

The highest-profile battle was for Tuscany, ruled by the left for 50 years.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:25am

Europe

'I got carried away': Czech PM regrets lifting virus measures

Jan Hamacek said the country was now ranked second worst in the EU behind Spain in terms of daily case growth per 100,000 residents.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:22am

Europe

France reports 5,298 new daily COVID-19 cases

There are traditionally fewer confirmed cases on Monday as less testing is carried out over the weekend.
The rolling seven-day count of COVID-19 hospital admissions rose to 4,103 from 3,894 on Sunday.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 11:42pm

Europe

Irish weekly COVID-19 jobless claims fall slightly

Claims have more than halved since hitting a lockdown peak of 600,000 in early May but the unemployment rate stood at 15.4%.
With pubs that just serve drinks permitted to open for the first time since March on Monday in all counties but Dublin.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 11:40pm

Europe

Greece extends negative COVID-19 test rule for Russians until Oct. 5

The airports of Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion will receive up to 500 visitors from Russia per week during the two-week period, authorities said.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 07:41pm

Europe

Italy orders COVID-19 testing on some travellers from France

French health authorities reported 10,569 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday, down from the previous day's record increase of 13,498.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 07:41pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Equity Mod. / Sep 23 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	4.1900 ▲ 0.49 (13.24%)
Crescent Star / Sep 23 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	3.5000 ▲ 0.40 (6.13%)
Flying Cement Ltd / Sep 23 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	10.9875 ▲ 0.71 (4.57%)
Ist Paramount / Sep 23 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	6.3000 ▲ 0.31 (2.67%)
First Credit & Inv. / Sep 23 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	18.3900 ▲ 0.39 (2.17%)
Redco Tex. / Sep 23 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	7.0000 ▲ 0.11 (1.60%)
P. Datacom / Sep 23 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	67.7094 ▲ 3.01 (0.46%)
Thatta Cement / Sep 23 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	24.9000 ▲ 1.38 (0.34%)
Pak Oilfields / Sep 23 Pakistan Oilfields Limited(POL)	430.0000 ▲ 2.00 (0.12%)
Engro Polymer / Sep 23 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	45.5367 ▲ 1.49 (0.11%)

Stock	Price
PICIC Insurance / Sep 23 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.3300 ▼ 0.26 (-19.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Sep 23 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	4.5000 ▼ 0.49 (-10.89%)
Bilal Fibres / Sep 23 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	1.6900 ▼ 0.18 (-10.65%)
Pervez Ahmed Cons. / Sep 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.1400 ▼ 0.12 (-9.65%)
First Cap. Sec. / Sep 23 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.7400 ▼ 0.16 (-9.20%)
Telecard / Sep 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	2.0904 ▼ 0.15 (-7.18%)
Dewan Farooq. Spin. / Sep 23 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	1.9900 ▼ 0.09 (-6.53%)
Service Fab. / Sep 23 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	8.4971 ▼ 0.50 (-5.77%)
SILKBANK / Sep 23 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	1.0700 ▼ 0.07 (-5.66%)
Kohinoor Sp. / Sep 23 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	2.8000 ▼ 0.15 (-5.36%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd / Sep 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,128,000 ▼ 0.20
Unity Foods / Sep 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	12,816,000 ▼ 0.75
Hascol Petroleum / Sep 23 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	12,224,500 ▼ 0.61
SILKBANK / Sep 23 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	11,837,000 ▼ 0.07
P.T.C.L.A / Sep 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	9,927,500 ▼ 0.51
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Sep 23 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	8,505,500 ▼ 0.35
Fauji Foods / Sep 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	5,256,500 ▼ 0.65
Aisha Steel / Sep 23 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	5,070,000 ▼ 0.47
TRG Pak. / Sep 23 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	4,705,500 ▼ 1.10
Pakistan Refinery / Sep 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,450,000 ▼ 0.89

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World
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 23	166.25
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 23	166.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 23	104.93
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 23	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 23	1.27
Euro to USD / Sep 23	1.17

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 23	3317.49
India Sensex / Sep 23	37734.08
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 23	23360.30
Nasdaq / Sep 23	10963.64
Hang Seng / Sep 23	23716.85
FTSE 100 / Sep 23	5829.46
Dow Jones / Sep 23	27288.18
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 23	12504.39
France CAC40 / Sep 23	4772.84

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Sep 22	19959.00
GDPGROWTH / Sep 22	5.40
Foreign Debt / Sep 22	15087.50
Per Capita Income (CPI) / Sep 22	1516.00
Average CPI / Sep 22	11.11
UK LIBOR / Sep 23	0.08

Business Recorder

World should not be dominated by China-US 'rivalry': Macron

Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions

Putin vaunts Russian coronavirus vaccine at UN

EU asylum-seeker distribution won't work: Austria's Kurz

No-deal Brexit will hit UK economy more than Covid: study

Europe 'will not compromise' with US over Iran sanctions: Macron

France again reports more than 10,000 new daily COVID-19 cases

Erdogan discusses east Mediterranean with Macron

Russia's Putin wants stronger WHO, proposes conference on coronavirus vaccine

Spain adds nearly 10,800 coronavirus infections in a day as new curbs loom

Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years

Russia vows military cooperation with Iran after UN arms embargo ends

France opposes return to pre-virus EU deficit rules

Turkey's Erdogan says COVID-19 vaccine must be for everyone

Erdogan urges diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear programme

Turkey, Greece 'ready to start' east Med talks

Turkey, Greece agree east Med talks: Turkish presidency

Russia to register second COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15

'Work from home': Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID-19 spreads

Czech health minister says new restrictions likely as COVID cases spike

Industry says $6 to $18 per dose is reasonable price for COVID-19 vaccine

No EU sanctions on Belarus despite opposition leader plea

Over 60 wealthy nations join WHO's Covid-19 vaccine plan

Ex-PM May attacks 'reckless' UK Brexit plan

Italy's left defeats far-right bid to take stronghold Tuscany

'I got carried away': Czech PM regrets lifting virus measures

France reports 5,298 new daily COVID-19 cases

Irish weekly COVID-19 jobless claims fall slightly

Greece extends negative COVID-19 test rule for Russians until Oct. 5

Italy orders COVID-19 testing on some travellers from France

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