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World - 2020-06-12

Middle East

Lebanon to re-open Beirut international airport from July 1

Private flights will resume from June 24, the statement said.
Passengers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and obliged to practice home quarantine if testing positive, it added.

Updated 13 Jun, 2020 12:15am

Trump says police choke holds should be banned in most instances

"I don't like choke holds ... (but) sometimes, if you're alone and you're fighting someone, it's tough."
Trump's comments follow the May 25 death of African American George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck for nearly ni

Published 12 Jun, 2020 11:10pm

Europe

Greece reopens for tourists, but UK flights barred for now

Tourism minister Harry Theoharis said that while regular international passenger flights would be allowed to take off and land again at the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki starting from Monday.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 10:00pm

Middle East

Turkey must restore credibility to win foreign funds, ex-minister says

"Turkey must find that forex soon" but it needs to "reinstate the reputation and confidence in its economy management first," Babacan said.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 08:35pm

Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second COVID-19 wave

The health ministry said registered cases rose by 10,956 on Friday, a record, with many of them new in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The official death toll, at 8,498, is relatively small, however.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 08:23pm

Europe

German economy sees first positive developments in some sectors: minister

"In some sectors, we are seeing some hopeful developments but it will take many more weeks and months until all the consequences of the corona-pandemic have been overcome,"

Published 12 Jun, 2020 08:14pm

Middle East

Calls grow for Iranians to wear masks to stop virus

"The spread of coronavirus in society has reached such a level that the use of masks is necessary for everyone," said Ghassem Janbabaee, a deputy health minister.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:20pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Friday

At least 7,529,910 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 3,361,200 are now considered recovered.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:18pm

Africa

South Africa's main opposition party challenges hairdresser ban

Most other businesses have been allowed to resume their activities since South Africa moved into level three of a strict five-tier lockdown at the start of June.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:16pm

Europe

UK formally rejects Brexit extension, backtracks on borders

London and Brussels are racing to agree a new trade deal for when Britain leaves the EU's single market and customs union on December 31, but talks have stalled.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:14pm

South Asia

New virus cases raise fears in Chinese capital, markets closed

They raised fears of a resurgence after China had largely brought domestic coronavirus infections under control.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:12pm

Europe

UK PM defends history in statue row, as fears grow over protests

Statues and monuments to figures involved in Britain's colonial past and the international slave trade have become increasing targets for activists over the last week.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:09pm

Europe

Ukraine's first lady tests positive for coronavirus

Ukrainian authorities said there had been an "alarming" rise in coronavirus cases as the country eases lockdown restrictions.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 07:05pm

South Asia

Japan's record extra budget to top up virus stimulus passes parliament

The second supplementary budget for the current fiscal year that began in April, worth 31.9 trillion yen ($299 billion), will fund part of a $1.1 trillion relief package the government unveiled last month.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 05:33pm

South Asia

China says US should address North Korea's concerns

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters during a daily briefing that one reason for the deterioration in bilateral relations since a summit in Singapore in 2018.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:38pm

Europe

Russia reports 8,987 new coronavirus infection cases

Officials said 183 people had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official national death toll to 6,715.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:28pm

South Asia

Beijing city reports 2 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

The two patients, both male, were reported from a different part of Beijing than the case reported on Thursday.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:22pm

Europe

EU warns COVID-19 health crisis not over yet, urges vigilance

"This is not behind us yet. We need to be vigilant," EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides told EU health ministers in a videoconference.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:17pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 1,111 new COVID-19 cases, 48 deaths

Yurianto said 577 more patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recovered cases to 13,213.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:13pm

Asia

Record rise in India virus cases raises fear of return of curbs

The health ministry said the number of cases had increased by 10,956 from the previous day, with new infections rife in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:56pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 33 new coronavirus cases, one new death

The health ministry also reported one new death, raising the total number of fatalities from the outbreak to 119.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:48pm

EU experts see some risk of return to lockdown in Covid-19 second wave

A pandemic risk assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control also predicted a moderate pick-up in infection rates in the coming weeks

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:47pm

Europe

Italy's PM eyes digital investment as post-covid policy debate opens

He said it was needed for Italy to draw up policies to justify recourse to the European Union's proposed Recovery Fund.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:42pm

South Asia

Philippines records 615 more coronavirus cases, 16 deaths

In a health ministry bulletin, the Southeast Asian country also recorded 16 additional fatalities related to the novel coronavirus, taking its death toll to 1,052.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:38pm

Trump aims to sidestep another arms pact to sell more U.S. drones

The policy change could open up sales of armed U.S. drones to less stable governments such as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:18pm

Iraq, US affirm commitment to U.S. troop withdrawal

Iraq's parliament had voted earlier this year for the departure of foreign troops from the country

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:34pm

Four killed, several injured in Kabul mosque blast

Interior ministry says explosives placed inside the Shir Shah-E-Suri Mosque exploded during Friday prayers

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:32pm

Asia

Taliban prisoner release to be completed shortly: Ghani

Once the swap is done, the two sides have pledged to begin peace talks that could end nearly 19 years of war.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 04:01am

Brazil virus deaths top 40,000, 1.5m cases in Latin America

Brazil recorded 1,239 deaths over the last 24 hours, taking it to more than 40,900.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:57am

Middle East

Syria's Assad sacks PM Khamis as economic crisis grows

Parliamentary polls had been due in Syria earlier this year, but were postponed twice due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The new date set last month is July 19.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:09am

USA

Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC war crimes probe

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered sanctions against any official at the International Criminal...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

Middle East

Syria's Assad sacks PM

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday sacked his prime minister of four years, as the country...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

China

Dozens killed as south China hit by floods and rainstorms

BEIJING: Floods and mudslides in south China have uprooted hundreds of thousands of people and left dozens dead or...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

USA

Trump reopens reelection campaign

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will address searing anger over racism and police brutality during a trip to...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

Africa

South African electoral law declared unconstitutional

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's top court, in a landmark ruling on Thursday, struck down a section of electoral law ...

Updated 12 Jun, 2020 03:28am

USA

More Columbus statues toppled

BOSTON: Statues of Christopher Columbus from Boston to Miami have been beheaded and vandalized as calls to remove...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-12-03-05

Quantum 'fifth state of matter' observed in space for first time

PARIS: Scientists have observed the fifth state of matter in space for the first time, offering unprecedented ...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-12-03-05

Scientists grow 'model' human embryos from stem cells

PARIS: Scientists have developed a human embryo "blueprint" using human stem cells, in a breakthrough that could...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

USA

Top US general says wrong to appear with Trump at protest site

WASHINGTON: America's top general said Thursday he was wrong to appear with President Donald Trump in a photo op ...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

Europe

Centrica axes 5,000 jobs on virus impact

LONDON: British domestic energy provider Centrica will axe 5,000 jobs, or almost one fifth of its workforce, as it...

Updated 12 Jun, 2020 03:30am

Europe

Johnson, EU leaders to assess Brexit progress

BRUSSELS: EU chiefs and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to assess progress on their talks for a...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-12-03-05

Australia won't be 'intimidated' by China economic threats: PM

SYDNEY: Australia warned Thursday it would not be intimidated by attempts at economic "coercion" after China...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

2020-06-12-03-05

Turkish court jails US consul staffer for aiding 'terror group'

ISTANBUL: A local US consulate employee was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison in Turkey Thursday for "aiding...

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:07am

Europe

UK's Johnson, EU leaders to assess Brexit progress

The conference call comes as negotiations on a new trade agreement between the two sides have stalled with just six months to go before Britain leaves the EU single market and customs union.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:03am

Biden: Trump may try to 'steal' election or not leave office

"My single greatest concern" is that "this president's going to try and steal this election," Biden said.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 03:00am

USA

Trudeau says racism exists in all Canada institutions

Trudeau said systemic racism is an issue right across the country, in all of our institutions, including in all of our police forces.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:58am

USA

Pentagon resumes military aid to Ukraine

The support will complement NATO security assistance to Kiev, and comes after the US certified the Ukraine government had implemented required reforms in the military.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:55am

Europe

Europe to reopen borders as virus spread quickens in Africa

The European Commission recommended that the 27 EU members fully reopen their frontiers with each other on June 15 and with the western Balkans from July 1.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:52am

USA

US Senate panel authorizes $9.1bn for 95 F-35 jets made by Lockheed

The 95 F-35s authorized in the bill are 14 more than requested by President Donald Trump's administration.
The Senate committee also authorized the US Air Force to keep six F-35s originally sold to Turkey.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:34am

Lufthansa says up to 26,000 employees at risk of losing jobs

Positions of up to 26,000 employees are surplus to requirements,

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:22am

USA

US senators introduce new bill to punish Chinese technology theft

The bill requires the president to give Congress periodic updates on foreign companies and individuals that steal vital US trade secrets.
Van Hollen told Reuters the bill was a "direct approach" to combating China's use of illicit methods for acquirin

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:16am

Europe

IMF warns of coronavirus, reform risks in Ukraine after approving $5bn deal

The IMF sees the eastern European country's economy shrinking 8% this year, a steeper decline than the government's estimate of around 5%.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's government has said the IMF programme was needed to stave off default.
To secu

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:13am

Turkish court jails US consulate worker on terrorism charges

He has already been in jail for 2-1/2 years while on trial, accused initially of espionage and trying to overthrow the government.
The US embassy said it was "deeply disappointed" by the conviction. US officials saw no credible evidence to support the

Published 12 Jun, 2020 01:57am

Africa

IMF approves additional $111.06mn to Rwanda to address COVID-19 pandemic

Rwanda's economic outlook has worsened since the approval of the first (Rapid Credit Facility) request on April 2, 2020.
The funding brings total IMF COVID-19 support to Rwanda to $220.46 million, it said, and will help finance the country's urgent ba

Published 12 Jun, 2020 01:53am

North Korea suggests UN chief pretending to act like a drunk

Guterres regretted North Korea's announcement on the hotlines, warning that such channels "are necessary to avoid misunderstandings or miscalculations."
We cannot but express our astonishment over such reckless remarks - devoid of the common sense of

Published 12 Jun, 2020 01:45am

Middle East

Lebanese protesters shut down roadways with fires as currency collapses

The pound slid to about 5,000 to the dollar on Thursday and has lost 70% of its value since October.
"We can't afford to eat or pay rent or anything like that, so we will stay here until the dollar rate goes down and we get all our demands."
The cri

Published 12 Jun, 2020 01:38am

Previous Day

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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