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Iraqi politicians oppose Syrian leader’s possible visit to Baghdad

BAGHDAD: Several powerful pro-Iran Iraqi politicians have in recent days voiced opposition to a potential visit by...

Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:42am

World

Pro-Iran protesters storm office linked to Saudi TV channel in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Supporters of pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq ransacked offices affiliated with a Saudi TV channel in Baghdad...

Published 20 Oct, 2024 05:51am

World

Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills at least one

BAGHDAD: A drone attacked a vehicle in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Wednesday night, killing at least one person,...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 12:57am

World

Iraq summons US charge d’affaires in protest over airstrikes

CAIRO: The Iraqi foreign ministry on Saturday summoned the US chargé d’affaires in Baghdad to deliver a formal...

Published 04 Feb, 2024 03:01am

World

Washington, Baghdad open talks on foreign troops in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a “first round” of talks on the future of American and other...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:36pm

World

Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani

TEHRAN: Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in...

Published 04 Jan, 2024 12:30pm

World

Swedish envoy expelled; protesters set alight embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD/STOCKHOLM: Iraq expelled the Swedish ambassador on Thursday in protest at a planned burning of the Holy ...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am

Markets

Iraq warned to end oil addiction to avoid ‘intensive care’

BAGHDAD: Oil-dependent Iraq has been warned its economy risks going into “intensive care” unless it diversifies in...

Published 28 May, 2023 10:24am

World

Roadside bomb kills three Iraq soldiers

BAGHDAD: Three Iraqi soldiers were killed Wednesday when a roadside bomb hit their vehicle in farmland north of...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:46pm

Clashes kill 10 as Iraq’s Sadr quits politics

BAGHDAD: At least 10 Iraqis were killed on Monday after powerful Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said he would quit...

Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:21am

World

Fed-up Iraqis say feuding political rivals ‘in another world’

BAGHDAD: Two rival Shiite Muslim blocs are holding competing sit-ins in Baghdad, ramping up tensions in...

Published 14 Aug, 2022 06:34am

World

Cheap and nasty: Yemen's home-grown drones pose challenge for UAE

DUBAI: Domestically assembled drones that can fly hundreds of miles (kilometres) are proving a security headache for...

Updated 27 Jan, 2022 02:06pm

World

Twitter bans account linked to Iran leader over video threatening Trump

WASHINGTON: Twitter said Saturday it had permanently suspended an account linked to Iran's supreme leader that ...

Published 16 Jan, 2022 10:46am

World

Two rockets fired at Baghdad's Green Zone

BAGHDAD: Two rockets targeted Baghdad's ultra-secure Green Zone that houses the US embassy early Sunday, Iraq's...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 10:51am

World

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Iraqi PM

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said the kingdom condemns the attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa...

Published 07 Nov, 2021 01:43pm

Pakistan

PIA to operate special flights to Najaf, Baghdad, Damascus

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has announced to operate special flights for Najaf, Baghdad, and...

Published 11 Sep, 2021 03:36am

World

Macron says France will stay in Iraq whatever US decides to do

BAGHDAD: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday France will keep troops in Iraq as part of anti-terrorism...

Published 29 Aug, 2021 03:08am

World

Afghanistan overshadows Iraq summit as Macron vows to stay put

BAGHDAD: The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan overshadowed a summit in Baghdad on Saturday grouping key regional...

Published 29 Aug, 2021 03:08am

World

Iraq seeks to ease Saudi-Iran hostility at Baghdad summit

Officials say the meeting, which will also discuss the war in Yemen, Lebanon's collapse and a regional water crisis

Published 25 Aug, 2021 11:35am

World

Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services

BAGHDAD: Iraq will provide Lebanon with one million tonnes of fuel oil for its power plants in exchange for medical...

Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:10am

World

Iraqis protest against unpunished killings of activists

BAGHDAD: Hundreds of Iraqis protested on Sunday in central Baghdad to demand that authorities hold accountable the...

Published 19 Jul, 2021 06:17am

World

Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: army

There are currently 2,500 US troops in Iraq, feeding into total coalition troop strength of 3,500.

Published 06 Jun, 2021 01:56pm

World

Iran says Saudi talks ongoing in 'good atmosphere'

"Talks are still continuing in a good atmosphere," ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.

Published 31 May, 2021 05:17pm

World

Two rockets hit near Iraq airbase hosting US soldiers

An Iraqi civilian working for a firm maintaining US fighter jets for the Iraq airforce was also wounded in one attack.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Pope urges Iraqis to shun past violence and give peace a chance

“May the clash of arms be silenced ... may there be an end to acts of violence and extremism,” he said, addressing Iraqi President Barham Salih, politicians and diplomats at the presidential palace.
Francis arrived at Baghdad airport under tight security, after telling reporters on his plane that he felt duty-bound to make the “emblematic” trip because the country “has been martyred for so many years”.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 09:27pm

World

Rockets target US embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A volley of rockets on Monday targeted the high-security zone in the Iraqi capital that is home to the US...

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns twin suicide blasts in Baghdad

The twin suicide blasts in Baghdad killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100.
"Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stands in solidarity with the brotherly government and people of Iraq in their fight against terrorism," FO said.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:14pm

World

Islamic State claims responsibility for Baghdad's suicide attack

Two men blew themselves up in a crowded Baghdad market on Thursday, killing at least 32 people.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 11:20am

World

IS propaganda arm claims twin suicide blasts in Baghdad

Iraq declared IS defeated in late 2017 but its sleeper cells continue to operate, usually in the country's desert zones.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:01am

World

Rare twin suicide attack kills at least 28 in Baghdad

“Daesh terrorist groups might be standing behind the attacks,” Civil Defence chief Major General Kadhim Salman told reporters.
Salman said the death toll had risen to 28 from 23 initially reported, with 73 more people wounded.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	281
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	280.80
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	144.31
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.33
Euro to USD / May 1	1.13
UK LIBOR % / Apr 30	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 30	5,569.06
India Sensex / Apr 30	80,242.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 30	36,241.70
Nasdaq / Apr 30	17,446.34
Hang Seng / Apr 30	22,119.41
Dow Jones / Apr 30	40,669.36
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	22,496.98
France CAC40 / Apr 30	7,593.87
FTSE 100 / May 1	8,493.40

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	296,476
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	56.60
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	3,222.54
Cotton US¢/pound / May 1	65.83
Petrol/Litre / May 2	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 2	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
J.A.Textile / Apr 30 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	20.90 ▲ 1.9 (10%)
Punjab Oil / Apr 30 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	178.67 ▲ 16.24 (10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Apr 30 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	4,366.33 ▲ 396.94 (10%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Apr 30 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	12.68 ▲ 1.15 (9.97%)
Jubilee Spinning / Apr 30 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	12.70 ▲ 1.15 (9.96%)
Shakarganj / Apr 30 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	52.29 ▲ 4.35 (9.07%)
Burshane LPG / Apr 30 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	29.03 ▲ 2.03 (7.52%)
Engro Poly(Pref / Apr 30 Engro Poly(Pref)(EPCLPS)	11.99 ▲ 0.81 (7.25%)
Sakrand Sugar / Apr 30 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.23 ▲ 0.81 (7.09%)
Intermarket Securities / Apr 30 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	45.97 ▲ 2.98 (6.93%)

Stock	Price
United Brands / Apr 30 United Brands Limited(UBDL)	20.93 ▼ -2.33 (-10.02%)
AGP Limited / Apr 30 AGP Limited(AGP)	186.05 ▼ -20.67 (-10%)
Sunrays Textile / Apr 30 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	170.30 ▼ -18.92 (-10%)
Chakwal Spinning / Apr 30 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	47.64 ▼ -5.29 (-9.99%)
Kohinoor Energy / Apr 30 Kohinoor Energy Limited(KOHE)	17.76 ▼ -1.97 (-9.98%)
Adamjee Life Assur. / Apr 30 Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited(ALIFE)	25.23 ▼ -2.79 (-9.96%)
Bela Auto / Apr 30 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	127 ▼ -14 (-9.93%)
National Silk / Apr 30 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	42.46 ▼ -4.67 (-9.91%)
Nishat Mills Ltd / Apr 30 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	101.35 ▼ -11.12 (-9.89%)
Amtex Ltd / Apr 30 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	2.30 ▼ -0.25 (-9.8%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	46,167,601 ▼ -0.72
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,695,095 ▼ -0.01
B.O.Punjab / Apr 30 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,001,384 ▼ -0.36
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,624,493 ▼ -0.11
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 30 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	15,370,507 ▼ -1.87
Power Cement / Apr 30 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	14,502,204 ▼ -0.43
Sui South Gas / Apr 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	14,104,286 ▼ -2.06
Sui North Gas / Apr 30 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	13,883,713 ▲ 0.45
Fauji Cement / Apr 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	13,723,423 ▼ -0.92
At-Tahur Ltd. / Apr 30 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	13,002,379 ▼ -6.85

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