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World - 2020-05-18

Merkel: Coronavirus pandemic will be overcome quicker if world works together

"I am convinced we will overcome the pandemic. The more we work together internationally, the quicker we will achie

Published 18 May, 2020 10:30pm

Europe

UK death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases rises 160 to 34,796

A total of 246,406 people have tested positive for the virus, up 2,684. LONDON: The number of people who have

Published 18 May, 2020 10:17pm

Europe

UK expands testing; anyone over 5 with symptoms now eligible

LONDON: Britain expanded its testing scheme on Monday to allow anyone aged over five with COVID-19 symptoms to book a te

Published 18 May, 2020 10:16pm

Europe

Irish COVID-19 jobless claims fall slightly as economy reopens

Those claiming the higher, temporary payment introduced in March edged down to 585,000 from 589,000, a government o

Published 18 May, 2020 10:15pm

Europe

Germany hopes to end global travel warning in June, but no return to normal

He also said that if there were a second wave of coronavirus infections, new restrictions would need to be introduc

Published 18 May, 2020 10:13pm

US calls China's $2bn WHO pledge a 'token,' says it must pay more

China's commitment "is a token to distract from calls from a growing number of nations demanding accountability for

Published 18 May, 2020 10:08pm

US tops 90,000 coronavirus deaths, 1.5 million cases

The Baltimore-based monitor registered 10,000 deaths in just one week. By June 6, the US could reach around 11

Published 18 May, 2020 09:29pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey will be under virus curfew at Eid

"There will be a lockdown from the eve until the end of the feast," Erdogan said in an address to the nation after

Published 18 May, 2020 08:55pm

North America

No criminal probe of Obama or Biden: US justice chief

But he said he aimed to stop a cycle of using the US justice system for what he called political investigations, in

Published 18 May, 2020 08:52pm

Chile's court ratifies murder suspect's extradition to France

Last month, Chile agreed to extradite Zepeda, 29. Kurosaki was living on a university campus in Besancon, Fran

Published 18 May, 2020 08:51pm

Africa

Syria bans public prayers during Eid

The decision by the legal committee of the ministry of religious endowments was aimed at restricting the spread of

Published 18 May, 2020 08:48pm

Africa

DR Congo's Bemba loses bid for damages from ICC after acquittal

The former warlord, now 57, had sought more than 68 million euros ($74 million) in compensation and damages, accord

Published 18 May, 2020 08:46pm

Europe

France virus intenstive care patients drop below 2,000

This figure, which is a crucial measure of pressure on the hospital system, has been falling since April 9 after hi

Published 18 May, 2020 08:44pm

Africa

Lesotho's PM Thabane buckles to pressure, agrees to step down

His coalition was disbanded in parliament last week and he had been expected to resign by May 22, when a new govern

Published 18 May, 2020 08:43pm

Europe

EU coronavirus aid package must be loans, not grants: Austria

A statement from his office said Austria would "continue to show solidarity" with hard-hit countries but rejected t

Published 18 May, 2020 08:39pm

North America

US Senator Rubio chosen as acting Intelligence Committee chairman

Rubio, 48, has been an active Republican voice on national security and foreign policy matters through the nine yea

Published 18 May, 2020 08:38pm

Trump calls world health body 'puppet of China'

"They're a puppet of China, they're China-centric to put it nicer," he said at the White House. WASHINGTON: P

Published 18 May, 2020 08:35pm

Coronavirus toll at 1900 GMT Monday

Many countries are testing only the most serious cases. The US also has the highest number of deaths overall w

Published 18 May, 2020 08:32pm

Macron, Merkel agree euro 500bn virus recovery plan for Europe

"We are convinced that it is not only fair but also necessary to now make available the funds... that we will then

Published 18 May, 2020 08:30pm

Africa

Nigeria extends virus lockdown on hotspot Kano

The outbreak in Kano has become a major cause of concern after medics and residents last month began reporting a sp

Published 18 May, 2020 08:30pm

Europe

French government ordered to lift ban on religious meetings

It told the government to lift the ban within the next eight days. It remains to be seen what move the governm

Published 18 May, 2020 08:28pm

Africa

South Sudan rebel leader-turned-VP tests positive for coronavirus

Although the number is relatively low, only 3,908 tests have been conducted. A case has also been confirmed in

Published 18 May, 2020 08:27pm

Lawmaker says fired State Dept watchdog looking at Saudi deal

"I've learned there may be another reason for IG Linick's firing," said Eliot Engel, who heads the House Foreign Af

Published 18 May, 2020 08:26pm

Europe

Putin says coronavirus situation in southern Russia's Dagestan is difficult

The Caspian Sea region of Dagestan has reported 3,460 cases of the new coronavirus and 29 deaths, although Russian

Published 18 May, 2020 08:24pm

Pompeo says watchdog firing not 'act of retaliation'

The State Department's mission and denied the move was retaliation for an investigation. WASHINGTON: US Secre

Published 18 May, 2020 08:23pm

North America

US economy showing 'encouraging signs': White House

Congress has already moved to provide $2.9 trillion -- or about 14 percent of US gross domestic product -- in spend

Published 18 May, 2020 08:23pm

Europe

Swedish labour board says unemployment up to 8.4pc in middle of May

"In total, 431,007 people are registered as jobless, which corresponds to 8.4pc unemployment," The figure, whi

Published 18 May, 2020 08:22pm

North America

McDonald's slapped with sexual harassment complaint at OECD

The unions said it was the "first-ever complaint brought to the OECD to take aim at systematic sexual harassment at

Published 18 May, 2020 08:21pm

Europe

SARS antibodies can block COVID-19 infection: study

Both SARS and the pathogen which causes COVID-19 are coronaviruses, thought to have come from animals, and so their

Published 18 May, 2020 08:21pm

Europe

We want to work with teachers to restart schools: UK PM's spokesman

"We continue to want to work with teachers, head teachers and the unions in order to find a way to have a controlle

Published 18 May, 2020 08:20pm

Asia

Xi backs virus inquiry as Europe eases out of lockdown

More than 4.7 million people have tested positive and 315,270 killed by the disease since it emerged in Wuhan late

Published 18 May, 2020 08:19pm

Africa

At least six killed in east DR Congo attack

Kelele, around 12 kilometres (seven miles) from the town of Eringeti, is in Ituri province bordering the conflict-t

Published 18 May, 2020 08:18pm

Europe

Italy says virus daily death toll under 100

It was the lowest toll since March 9 -- the day Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced he was shutting down the co

Published 18 May, 2020 08:15pm

Africa

Ethiopia defends plan to begin filling Nile dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been a source of tension in the Nile River basin ever since Ethiopia broke

Published 18 May, 2020 08:09pm

Brussels hails 'constructive' economic relaunch plan by France, Germany

"This goes in the direction of the proposal the commission is working on which will also take into account the view

Published 18 May, 2020 08:07pm

Mexican president bats away criticism of new power market rules

Before, only the interests of groups were looked after. And the interests of the people of Mexico were not looked a

Published 18 May, 2020 05:24pm

Global Business Economy

Brazil 2020 GDP consensus falls to -5.1pc in biggest drop on record: survey

The weekly 'FOCUS' survey of around 100 economists also showed further declines in the outlook for interest rates a

Published 18 May, 2020 05:18pm

Europe

We want to work with teachers to restart schools: UK PM's spokesman

Some teachers have criticised the government for moving too quickly to return some students to schools, part of con

Published 18 May, 2020 05:12pm

North America

WHO chief promises review of coronavirus response, China defends its performance

World Health Assembly holds annual meeting China and United States differ over the coronavirus COVID-19 h

Published 18 May, 2020 04:49pm

Iran announces new phase in virus fight despite nearly 2,300 new cases

Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said meanwhile that 2,294 new infections were confirmed in the past 24

Published 18 May, 2020 04:35pm

Global Business Economy

China hits Australia with barley tariff in latest blow to relations

China says tariff to be introduced from May 19 Duty to last for five years Australia calls decision disap

Published 18 May, 2020 04:29pm

Trump plan 'historic', peace deals crucial: Israel foreign minister

"The plan will be promoted responsibly and in coordination with the United States, while maintaining peace agreemen

Updated 18 May, 2020 04:47pm

Global Business Economy

US homebuilder confidence rises in May

Other indicators have also hinted at a rebound in housing activity, with mortgage applications rising in recent wee

Published 18 May, 2020 04:12pm

Putin sounds alarm over virus crisis in Dagestan

According to the most recent official tally released on Monday, Dagestan has reported 3,460 coronavirus cases and j

Published 18 May, 2020 04:08pm

US economy showing 'encouraging signs': White House

The world's largest economy is showing "a lot of encouraging signs," he said, citing data shared by private compani

Published 18 May, 2020 04:00pm

Africa

Tanzanian prayers quelled the coronavirus: President

On Sunday, the president proclaimed: "We started with God and we will finish with God. Looking at what is going on

Updated 18 May, 2020 06:57pm

Trump to visit Ford factory to tout coronavirus success

Trump is in full campaign mode and his latest trip away from Washington, after weeks of lockdown. Trump will h

Published 18 May, 2020 03:58pm

Pompeo says Taiwan exclusion 'further damages' WHO credibility

Taiwan has enjoyed remarkable success in combatting the pandemic, with only seven deaths and some 400 infections de

Published 18 May, 2020 03:56pm

Europe

French ambassador: Lebanon must get on with IMF talks: Report

Lebanon's government hopes it can get a $10 billion aid deal from the remote negotiations with the International Mo

Published 18 May, 2020 03:52pm

North America

FBI finds evidence of al Qaeda tie to 2019 Florida naval base shooting

The shooter, Second Lieutenant Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, 21, had been a member of the Royal Saudi Air Force.

Published 18 May, 2020 03:47pm

US hails arrest in France of Rwanda genocide 'financier'

The 84-year-old was arrested in a pre-dawn raid Saturday in the Paris suburbs, where he was living under an assumed

Published 18 May, 2020 03:42pm

Sweden records deadliest month in almost 30 years

Sweden has stopped short of introducing the restrictive lockdowns seen elsewhere in Europe, instead opting for an a

Published 18 May, 2020 03:36pm

China's Xi says supports WHO probe when COVID-19 controlled

Asia

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 11	277.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 11	277.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 11	148.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 11	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 11	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 11	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 10	5,780.05
Nasdaq / Oct 10	18,282.05
Dow Jones / Oct 10	42,454.12
India Sensex / Oct 11	81,423.22
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 11	39,628.27
Hang Seng / Oct 11	21,251.98
FTSE 100 / Oct 11	8,230.11
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 11	19,187.20

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 10	233,028.70
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 11	75.67
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 11	17,985
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 11	2,644.73
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 11	72.61
Petrol/Litre / Oct 12	247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 12 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 12 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 12 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 12 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 12 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 12 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 12 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 12 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 12 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 12 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 12 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 12 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 12 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 12 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 12 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 12 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 12 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 12 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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