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New York may tap National Guard to replace unvaccinated healthcare workers

NEW YORK: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering employing the National Guard and out-of-state medical ...

Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am

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Pelosi hints infrastructure delay as US Congress begins huge week

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence a massive infrastructure bill will pass this week but...

Updated 26 Sep, 2021 09:52pm

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Rolls Royce wins US Air Force contract worth up to $2.6bn

WASHINGTON: The US arm of Britain's Rolls Royce won a contract worth up to $2.6 billion Friday to supply engines ...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 03:23am

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In new summit, Biden seeks 'free and open' Pacific with Australia, India, Japan

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia, India and Japan promised Friday to work together for a...

Published 25 Sep, 2021 08:41am

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CIA removes Vienna station chief over handling of Havana syndrome cases

WASHINGTON: The CIA removed its Vienna, Austria station chief recently amid criticism the person did not take...

Published 25 Sep, 2021 04:59am

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US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for high-risk adults, workers, older Americans

It recommended boosters for older people and some people with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 09:16pm

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US new home sales beat expectations; supply increases

New home sales increase 1.5% in August; July revised up
Median sales price rises 20.1% from year ago

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:10pm

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Gunman kills one and then himself at Tennessee supermarket, 12 wounded

Of the 12 wounded, one was in surgery and another in intensive care after the shooting in the Memphis suburb of Collierville

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:38am

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US jobless claims rise again amid Delta, hurricane

WASHINGTON: New applications for US unemployment benefits rose for the second straight week last week, according to...

Published 23 Sep, 2021 06:39pm

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US authorizes Pfizer Covid booster for the elderly and high-risk

The announcement means a significant part of the population -- amounting to tens of millions of Americans -- are now eligible for a third shot six months after their second

Published 23 Sep, 2021 09:58am

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US existing home sales fall in August; inventory declines

WASHINGTON: US home sales fell in August as supply remained tight and prices accelerated further, the latest...

Published 22 Sep, 2021 07:29pm

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US House Democrats advance abortion rights bill, Senate passage unlikely

If the "Women's Health Protection Act" passes the Democratic-controlled House, it is unlikely to succeed in the 100-member Senate

Published 22 Sep, 2021 12:39pm

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Military aid for Israel removed from US funding bill, but leadership pledges vote later this week

Some House Democrats objected to a provision in a stopgap spending bill to provide the additional funding so Israel can replenish its 'Iron Dome' missile-defence system

Updated 22 Sep, 2021 02:37pm

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Biden says US not seeking 'Cold War' in address to UN General Assembly

Vows global leadership role on crises from climate to Covid

Published 21 Sep, 2021 09:40pm

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Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange over its...

Published 21 Sep, 2021 08:14pm

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US calls for Somalia leadership to resolve 'dispute'

WASHINGTON: The United States called Monday on the president and prime minister of Somalia to resolve their...

Published 21 Sep, 2021 10:28am

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Biden bids to renew US leadership in UN speech

Biden's first speech as US president to the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York faces a tough reception

Published 21 Sep, 2021 10:09am

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US to lift Covid travel ban for vaccinated EU, UK passengers: reports

WASHINGTON: The United States will lift an 18-month-old travel ban on the European Union and Britain, allowing...

Updated 20 Sep, 2021 08:17pm

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Body found matching description of US missing woman Petito: FBI

After a body was found in the main search area in Wyoming on Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the remains matched the description of Petito

Published 20 Sep, 2021 10:30am

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US NTSB to probe fatal Tesla crash in Florida

WASHINGTON: The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Friday it will send a team to investigate a...

Published 20 Sep, 2021 05:23am

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US Congress back for frantic autumn with Biden agenda at stake

Avoiding a government shutdown is also at the top of the agenda, alongside dodging a catastrophic credit default, which may be the largest of the looming deadlines

Published 19 Sep, 2021 10:47am

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Bolivian president calls for global debt relief for poor countries

The leaders gathered at the invitation of Mexico's leftist president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, with a stated aim of weakening the Washington-based OAS diplomatic bloc which excludes Cuba

Updated 18 Sep, 2021 07:18pm

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US Capitol on high alert as pro-Trump demonstrators converge for rally

WASHINGTON: Hundreds of police officers will be on duty around the US Capitol on Saturday braced for a rally by...

Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:33pm

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US retail sales unexpectedly rise in August; weekly jobless claims climb

Retail sales rebounded despite an ongoing global shortage of microchips, which is forcing automakers to cut production, leading to a scarcity of inventory at showrooms

Published 16 Sep, 2021 06:08pm

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US helped at least 36 citizens leave Afghanistan since August 31: State Dept

WASHINGTON: The United States has facilitated the departure of at least 36 US citizens and at least 24 lawful...

Published 16 Sep, 2021 09:09am

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Canada inflation hits 18-year-high with election just days away

"The numbers released today make it clear that under Justin Trudeau, Canadians are experiencing an affordability crisis," says Erin O'Toole

Published 15 Sep, 2021 07:20pm

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Biden denies China's Xi turned down meeting offer

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden denied on Tuesday a media report that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, last...

Updated 15 Sep, 2021 09:35am

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US ex-presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama band together to aid Afghan refugees

The former US leaders and their wives will serve as part of Welcome.US, a coalition of advocacy groups, US businesses and other leaders launching on Tuesday, said Welcome.US in a statement

Published 14 Sep, 2021 07:14pm

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Blinken tells irate lawmakers the US was ready on Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday insisted the Biden administration had prepared for...

Updated 14 Sep, 2021 09:54am

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Biden to speak at UN General Assembly on Sept 21: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden, whose international reputation has taken a hit after the chaotic withdrawal from...

Published 14 Sep, 2021 08:44am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tri-Star Power / Sep 27 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	6.19 ▲ 0.93 (17.68%)
First Prud Mod. / Sep 27 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.48 ▲ 0.33 (15.35%)
Ist Paramount / Sep 27 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	6.50 ▲ 0.86 (15.25%)
First Fid. Leas. / Sep 27 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	4.50 ▲ 0.48 (11.94%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Sep 27 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	10.00 ▲ 1.00 (11.11%)
Hala Enterpries / Sep 27 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	10.17 ▲ 0.76 (8.08%)
Maqbool Tex. / Sep 27 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	38.16 ▲ 2.66 (7.49%)
Idrees Tex. / Sep 27 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	14.72 ▲ 1.02 (7.45%)
Janana D Mal / Sep 27 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	93.00 ▲ 6.21 (7.16%)
Sazgar Engg. / Sep 27 Sazgar Engineering Works Limited(SAZEW)	143.70 ▲ 9.28 (6.90%)

Stock	Price
First AL-Noor Mod. / Sep 27 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.00 ▲ -0.74 (-19.79%)
Premier Ins. / Sep 27 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	5.03 ▲ -0.91 (-15.32%)
Sally Tex. / Sep 27 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	5.53 ▲ -0.97 (-14.92%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Sep 27 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	2.20 ▲ -0.25 (-10.20%)
Media Times / Sep 27 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.26 ▲ -0.20 (-8.13%)
Buxly / Sep 27 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	226.98 ▲ -18.40 (-7.50%)
Unilever Foods / Sep 27 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	20165.00 ▲ -1635.00 (-7.50%)
Artistic Den. / Sep 27 Artistic Denim Mills Limited(ADMM)	88.06 ▲ -7.13 (-7.49%)
Macter Int. Ltd. / Sep 27 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	130.44 ▲ -10.56 (-7.49%)
Telecard Ltd. / Sep 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	16.17 ▲ -1.31 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
Byco Petroleum / Sep 27 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	12,607,000 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Sep 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	10,358,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Sep 27 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	3,848,500 ▼ 0.00
Bank Alfalah / Sep 27 Bank Alfalah Limited(BAFL)	3,397,504 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Sep 27 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	2,553,412 ▼ 0.00
Waves Singer / Sep 27 Waves Singer Pakistan Limited(WAVES)	1,979,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Sep 27 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	1,558,500 ▼ 0.00
Pakistan Refinery / Sep 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	1,440,000 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Sep 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	1,363,000 ▼ 0.00
Habib Metro / Sep 27 Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited(HMB)	1,300,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 25	169.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 25	169.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 25	110.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 25	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 25	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 25	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 25	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 25	4455.48
India Sensex / Sep 25	60048.47
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 25	30248.81
Nasdaq / Sep 25	15047.70
Hang Seng / Sep 25	24192.16
FTSE 100 / Sep 25	7051.48
Dow Jones / Sep 25	34798.00
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 25	15531.75
France CAC40 / Sep 25	6638.46

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Sep 25	73.98
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Sep 25	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Sep 25	96600.00
Gold Spot / Sep 25	1750.42
Cotton / Sep 25	95.99

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