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World - 2020-06-11

USA

US Democratic candidate Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules

The move adds to pressure faced by Facebook, which exempts politicians' content from its third-party fact-checking program, to alter its policies on political ads and speech.
Zuckerberg last week promised a review of its content policies after the co

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:57pm

Europe

British PM, top EU officials to hold talks on June 15

"Following a call with Boris Johnson, European Council president (Charles Michel) agreed to hold a High Level Conference in the afternoon of Monday June 15.
Talks on a comprehensive future relationship deal between Britain and the 27-nation EU have ha

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:51pm

Europe

Georgia to send doctors to Armenia to fight coronavirus

Armenia, the worst-affected country in the South Caucasus region, had registered 14,669 coronavirus infections and 245 deaths as of Thursday.
"Medical personnel will be dispatched as the first phase of such assistance," Gakharia told a government meet

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:42pm

US CDC reports 1,994,283 coronavirus cases

1,994,283 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 20,486 cases from its previous count,
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:38pm

Treasury's Mnuchin says U.S may restrict capital flows through Hong Kong

"We are -- I don't want to prejudge what the report will be, but we will come back with a variety of recommendations."
China's plans for the national security law, which erodes Hong Kong's autonomy, prompted Trump to begin withdrawal of Hong Kong's sp

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:28pm

USA

US lawmakers back new helicopter safety equipment after Kobe Bryant crash

Bryant, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people died when a twin-engine Sikorsky S-76B helicopter slammed into a hillside outside Los Angeles in heavy fog on January 26.
Earlier this month, the NTSB urged six major manufacturers - i

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:25pm

Africa

Burundi's constitutional court to decide interim leader after president's death

Nkurunziza had been due to hand over power in August to President-elect Evariste Ndayishimiye, who successfully stood for the ruling party in elections last month.
Nkurunziza was a former rebel leader whose rule was marked by widespread brutality and

Published 11 Jun, 2020 11:10pm

Europe

Macron's office denies report of potential snap election

Even Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is facing a tough battle to recover his seat as mayor of the northern port city of Le Havre.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 09:14pm

Europe

Ukraine reports 'alarming' record rise in virus cases

Cases have surged in Ukraine in recent days, with the total now reaching more than 29,000, according to official figures.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 07:37pm

South Asia

China dismisses EU report on virus disinformation

Despite the report, the EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Wednesday that he had assured China's foreign minister the bloc does not want a "cold war".

Published 11 Jun, 2020 07:23pm

Top US general apologizes for taking part in Trump walk during protests

"I should not have been there," Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley said in a prerecorded video commencement address to National Defense University, the paper said.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 07:19pm

Coronavirus spreads among fruit and vegetable packers, worrying US officials

Workers at six fruit packing sites in Yakima County went on strike in May due to concerns they were not being provided adequate protection from COVID-19, Franks said.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 07:12pm

Europe

Hungary PM says can support EU recovery plan with conditions

Orban, a staunch critic of the EU, said he would set aside his general aversion to funding anything using loans, as "desperate times require desperate measures. We can accept that.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 07:10pm

Europe

UK death toll from confirmed COVID-19 cases rises by 151 to 41,279

LONDON: The United Kingdom's death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 151 to 41,279 as of 1600 GMT on ...

Published 11 Jun, 2020 06:46pm

Europe

EU to draw up safe countries list as borders open to travellers

Under the Commission proposal, travellers would be allowed in based on their place of residence, not nationality, and they would not have to go into quarantine on arrival.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 06:44pm

Virus cuts G20 GDP by record 3.4 percent in first quarter: OECD

These were among the first countries to impose drastic lockdowns against the virus.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 05:30pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Thursday

China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 4,634 deaths and 83,057 infections with 78,361 recoveries.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 05:26pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus case tally passes the half million mark

Officials said 174 people had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official national death toll to 6,532.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:45pm

Africa

Burundi cabinet meets on way forward after president's death

Nkurunziza, who died on Monday aged 55, had been due to step down in August after his surprise decision not to run in an election last month won by the ruling party's handpicked successor.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:26pm

Russia coronavirus cases top 500,000

Moscow reported Wednesday that it saw 5,260 such deaths in May.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:21pm

UK outlines 'deep concerns' over Hong Kong

"The situation is of deep concern and the events during this period require a robust, independent inquiry to rebuild trust," Raab tweeted.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:12pm

Asia

Seoul warns of 'thorough crackdown' on anti-North Korea leaflets

The leaflets -- usually attached to hot air balloons or floated in bottles -- criticise North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over human rights abuses and his nuclear ambitions.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:08pm

Middle East

Turkey says US needs to play more active role in Libya

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday welcomed the resumption of talks led by the United Nations between Libya's warring sides and urged speedy negotiations to achieve a ceasefire.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:04pm

Africa

About 10 dead in militant attack on Ivory Coast border post: security sources

An Ivorian source said there were 12 dead -- 11 soldiers and a gendarme -- while six people were injured and two were listed as missing.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:02pm

South Asia

Philippines reports nine novel coronavirus deaths, 443 more infections

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections have increased to 24,175 while deaths have reached 1,036.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:02pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 31 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths

The health ministry also reported no new deaths, keeping total fatalities at 118.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:00pm

Europe

Brussels sets out plans to reopen EU borders

Europe accounts for just under half of the 415,000 lives claimed by COVID-19 and now the continent is trying to contain the economic fallout, fearing devastation for its crucial tourism industry.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 04:00pm

South Asia

Japan PM Abe: ‘Very regrettable’ that Taiwan was not observer at WHO assembly

Abe, speaking to parliament, said it was important to share information and knowledge from each nation, including Taiwan, on an infectious disease that has had significant impact globally.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:50pm

Europe

Greek unemployment falls to 14.4pc in March, lowest since November 2010

Seasonally adjusted data showed the number of unemployed at 653,686 people, with those aged up to 24 bearing the brunt of being out of work.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:44pm

Africa

Africa's coronavirus ‘hotspots’ in S. Africa, Algeria, Cameroon: WHO

Until such time as we have access to an effective vaccine, I'm afraid we'll probably have to live with a steady increase in the region, with some hotspots having to be managed in a number of countries.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:35pm

Missing body of elderly COVID-19 patient found in toilet of a Maharashtra hospital

Another member of the same family died at the hospital while waiting for six hours for an ICU bed.

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:42pm

UN General Assembly will be virtual for the first time

Member states must send the UN an embargoed speech of up to 15 minutes by their heads or UN ambassador at least five days before the assembly.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:49am

2020-06-11-02-59

Honda cyberattack halts plants in India, Brazil

TOKYO: Honda plants in Brazil and India have halted operations as the Japanese carmaker battles to recover from a...

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:30am

China

China blasts 'ridiculous' Pompeo criticism of HSBC

BEIJING: China on Wednesday blasted "narrow-minded and ridiculous" views in the United States after Secretary of...

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:00am

Asia

Covid-19 lockdown badly affecting India's households

ISLAMABAD: Amid a gradual reopening of its economy, India has extended its nationwide lockdown in containment zones ...

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:33am

Asia

Blast at Afghan coal mine kills 7

MAZAR-I-SHARIF: Seven workers were killed and several more feared dead in northern Afghanistan after a gas explosion...

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:34am

2020-06-11-02-59

US jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaska

WASHINGTON: US fighter jets intercepted Russian bombers twice on Wednesday off the coast of Alaska, US air defense...

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:32am

2020-06-11-02-59

EU backs Twitter in Trump fact-check row

BRUSSELS: Brussels waded into the dispute between President Donald Trump and Twitter on Wednesday, backing the US...

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 03:33am

USA

Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

BOSTON: A statue of Christopher Columbus in Boston has been beheaded, police said Wednesday, as calls to remove...

Published 11 Jun, 2020 03:00am

Pompeo welcomes agreement for UN Libya talks, urges speedy ceasefire process

Pompeo said the agreement between the GNA and LNA to re-enter U.N. security talks was a good first step, very positive.

Published 11 Jun, 2020 02:42am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 10	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 10	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 10	149.18
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 10	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 10	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 10	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 10	5,792.04
India Sensex / Oct 10	81,467.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 10	39,277.96
Nasdaq / Oct 10	18,291.62
Hang Seng / Oct 10	20,637.24
FTSE 100 / Oct 10	8,243.74
Dow Jones / Oct 10	42,512
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 10	19,254.93

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 9	17,985
Petrol/Litre / Oct 10	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 10	73.24
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 10	236,197
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 10	2,607.77
Diesel/Litre / Oct 10	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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