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World - 2020-07-03

Middle East

Saudi Arabia passes 200,000 virus cases

The Gulf's worst-hit country has now 201,801 confirmed infections, including 4,193 new cases on Friday alone, and 1,802 deaths.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 11:53pm

Europe

Spain counts 17 new virus deaths in 24 hours

Spain had already opened its borders to EU nations on June 21 as well as residents of the passport-free Schengen zone.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 11:51pm

Europe

UK PM Johnson summons 'third umpire' as he lifts virus cricket ban

International cricket is set to resume for the first time since lockdown on Wednesday, with the opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies at Southampton.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 11:49pm

Canada's Trudeau unsure about Washington trip, cites concern over tariffs

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who is due to meet US President Donald Trump next week, has said he would like Trudeau to attend.
"We're still in discussions with the Americans about whether a trilateral summit next week makes sense," Trudeau said.

Updated 03 Jul, 2020 09:22pm

Middle East

Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, air base with drones

The Saudi-led coalition said earlier on Friday it intercepted and destroyed four explosive-laden drones launched by the group in direction of Saudi Arabia.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 08:39pm

South Asia

India's Modi rallies troops at China border, as Beijing urges caution

His comments prompted Beijing to call for restraint at the tense border area in the northern Himalayan region of Ladakh.
India says Chinese troops have intruded across the Line of Actual Control, or the ceasefire line separating the two armies in the high altitude Ladakh region.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 07:21pm

Russia to reopen embassy in Libya, Ifax cites foreign minister

Libya has been split since 2014, with the internationally recognised government based in the capital, Tripoli.
Russia evacuated its diplomats from Libya in October 2013 after an armed faction attacked its embassy in Tripoli.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 07:07pm

USA

Canada's strict border closures shut out Hong Kong asylum seekers even as interest spikes

Admissions of new permanent residents from Hong Kong jumped 75.7% in January and February 2020 compared to the previous year.
Beijing imposed the legislation on Hong Kong this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 06:49pm

Europe

Turkish court tries Saudis in absentia for Khashoggi killing

Two senior Saudis among officials on trial in absentia.
Khashoggi's killing tarnished Saudi crown prince's image.
Trial may boost case for action against kingdom, activists hope.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 05:39pm

Europe

France's Macron picks new prime minister to reinvent presidency

Jean Castex oversaw France's coronavirus lockdown exit.
Macron is seeking to "reinvent" his presidency.
Move comes after local election drubbing.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 05:20pm

South Asia

Japan to improve bank settlement system, add jobs in economic growth strategy

The government will also make it easier for working people, such as freelancers to take on extra jobs and also aims to improve digital advertising rules.
The growth strategy is normally approved some time in June but the government is finalising it later than usual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 05:15pm

China names new head of national security office in Hong Kong

The new security agency was established under national security legislation that China imposed this week on Hong Kong

Published 03 Jul, 2020 01:17pm

Swiss authorises remdesivir for wide use against Covid-19

GENEVA: Switzerland announced Thursday that Covid-19 patients beyond those on clinical trials could be given...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Venezuela decides not to expel EU ambassador

BRUSSELS Venezuela has reversed its decision to expel the EU's ambassador to Caracas ordered by President Nicolas...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Middle East

Fatah, Hamas pledge unity against Israeli annexations

RAMALLAH: Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas pledged unity against Israel's West Bank annexation plans in a...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Europe

Ghislaine Maxwell charged in Epstein sex abuse case

NEW YORK: British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in the United States on Thursday and charged with sex...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

US Congress passes Hong Kong sanctions targeting banks

WASHINGTON: The US Congress on Thursday approved tough new sanctions over Hong Kong that include penalties for banks...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

China and UK clash over fate of Hong Kongers under new security law

HONG KONG: China promised Thursday to take countermeasures against Britain if it presses ahead with plans to extend...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Exchange

Hundreds arrested after European police hack crime chat network

THE HAGUE: Police said Thursday they had arrested more than 800 people across Europe after shutting down an ...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

Asia

More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide

HPAKANT: The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in ...

Updated 04 Jul, 2020 03:20am

Europe

Meghan left 'unprotected' by British royal family

LONDON: The Duchess of Sussex has claimed she was left "unprotected" by the royal family from "false and damaging"...

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

USA

US Senate panel OKs online child protection bill amid privacy fears

The panel made a last-minute revision taking out an earlier proposal which would have required online platforms to enable law enforcement access to encrypted materials or face losing any liability protection.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:59am

USA

Trump cheers US jobs surge in June despite rising virus count

His cheering drew a sharp rebuke from former vice president Joe Biden, who is challenging Trump in the November election and said there is little to celebrate with the economy still in a dire state.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:53am

Europe

Hungary dismisses EU border reopening recommendation

Such a corridor was put in place in March when EU countries started closing their borders, leaving many people stranded.

Published 03 Jul, 2020 02:50am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 7	277.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 7	277.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 7	148.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 7	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 7	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 7	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 5	5,751.07
Nasdaq / Oct 5	18,137.85
Dow Jones / Oct 5	42,352.75
India Sensex / Oct 7	81,336.17
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 7	39,332.74
Hang Seng / Oct 7	22,983.62
FTSE 100 / Oct 7	8,269.74
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 7	19,055.18

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 5	237,401.20
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 7	74.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 7	18,485
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 7	2,644.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 7	73.33
Petrol/Litre / Oct 8	247.03

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 8 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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