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World - 2020-08-06

Middle East

Turkey's foreign minister visits Libya

"Even if there is no officially declared ceasefire, calm reigns on the ground" for now, Cavusoglu told reporters after the meeting.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 09:04pm

Middle East

Iran says US, Israel are nuclear 'threat' to region

"75 years ago today, the US gained the infamy of becoming the 1st and ONLY user of nuclear weapons. And against innocents," Zarif said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 09:02pm

Europe

Macron's moment amid cheering crowds in devastated Beirut

Under the nervous gaze of his suited bodyguards, Macron hugged her in a prolonged embrace that triggered wild cheers from the crowd.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 08:57pm

USA

Trump says will block evictions of American renters

This is in response to continued failure by his Republican party and the Democrats in Congress to come up with a new overall aid package.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 08:53pm

USA

US jobless claims dip in latest week to 1.19mn: govt

However, the four-week average for initial unemployment claims was barely changed at 1.33 million in the week ended August 1, the report said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 08:49pm

Europe

Unemployment in virus-hit Brazil reaches 13.3pc, worst in 3 years: official

The institute said 12.8 million people are looking for work in Latin America's biggest economy.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 08:37pm

Europe

German diplomat killed in Beirut blast

The news "confirmed our worst fears", the foreign minister said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 05:06pm

Europe

Greece begins migrant repatriation flights

The deadline can be extended by another month to make up the required number in the event of a low turnout, the migration ministry has said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 05:05pm

Europe

MPs in LGBT flag protest against Polish president

The MPs, including from the leftist Razem party, wore bright colours and rainbow face masks in contrast to the more sober attire worn by other lawmakers at the event.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:55pm

Europe

European legal setback for McCann suspect in rape case

Police revealed in June that they were investigating a 43-year-old German man in connection with the case, saying they believe he had killed Maddie.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:47pm

South Asia

Hong Kong reports 95 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions stay high

Around 3,800 people have been infected in Hong Kong since late January, 44 of whom have died. On Wednesday, 85 new cases were reported.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:19pm

Asia

Indonesia's COVID-19 infections rise by 1,882, deaths by 69

Those brought the total number of cases to 118,753 and deaths to 5,521.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:13pm

South Asia

Philippines records most coronavirus cases in East Asia after new surge

The Philippines recorded 3,561 new infections on Thursday, taking its total confirmed cases to 119,460.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:07pm

Europe

France's Macron set to tell Lebanese leaders some ‘home truths’ in Beirut

Macron will be the first foreign leader to visit the Lebanese capital since an explosion at a warehouse on Tuesday killed at least 137 people.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 04:07pm

Europe

Greek unemployment jumps to 17.0pc in May, highest in nine months

It was the lowest jobless rate since June 2011 but the highest reading in the last nine months.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:57pm

Europe

French President Macron lands in Beirut on official visit

He was greeted on the tarmac by Lebanon's President Michel Aoun.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:38pm

Europe

French President: Lebanon needs reforms or will suffer more

Macron was speaking to reporters in Beirut, after his plane touched down at the start of an official visit following Tuesday's deadly warehouse explosion in the Lebanese capital.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:30pm

Europe

Poland's virus cases hit new record

These would include obligatory wearing of masks and only using half the seats on public transport, Deputy Health Minister Janusz Cieszynski told a news conference.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:29pm

Europe

German embassy employee among dead in Beirut explosion

"Our worst fear was confirmed. A member of our embassy in Beirut was killed in her home in the aftermath of the explosion,"

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:26pm

USA

White House, Congress to resume coronavirus talks on major issues

Pelosi and Schumer have pushed for a comprehensive package of assistance for the unemployed, the poor, hospitals, schools and state and local governments.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:21pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 18.88 million, death toll at 707,758

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:21pm

Eight COVID-19 patients die in hospital fire in western India

According to emergency services, fire was caused by a medical staff member’s personal protective equipment (PPE) catching alight.

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 02:37pm

Eiffel Tower goes dark to honor Beirut victims

Paris will provide an emergency aid of 100,000 euros, which is about $118,861 to Beirut.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 11:30am

Africa

Floods affect more than 50,000 in Sudan: UN

More than 50,000 people have been affected. The numbers are expected to rise.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:09am

Europe

Japanese FM in UK for post-Brexit trade talks

UK-Japanese trade was worth more than £30 billion (33 billion euros, $39 billion) last year.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:06am

Europe

Fears grow in Turkey as daily virus cases top 1,000

The total number of deaths now stands at 5,784 and infections at 236,112.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:03am

Africa

DR Congo armed groups killed 1,300 in first half of 2020: UN

Violence in the gold-mining region of Ituri has raged since December 2017.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:01am

South Asia

Macron to push for Lebanon aid after Beirut destruction

I will go to Beirut to bring the Lebanese people a message of fraternity and solidarity from the French, Macron said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:00am

Subscription gains help NY Times

NEW YORK: The New York Times on Wednesday reported strong gains in its digital subscriptions, helping the newspaper...

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:19am

Canada trade deficit widens to Can $3.2 billion

OTTAWA: Canada's trade deficit widened to $3.2 billion (US$2.4 billion) in June as imports and exports rebounded...

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am

USA

US job market recovery appears to be slowing, services sector powering ahead

WASHINGTON: US private employers hired far fewer workers than expected in July as companies exhausted loans to help...

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:20am

At least five dead in US as downgraded Isaias reaches Canada

NEW YORK: Tropical storm Isaias left at least five people dead as it pounded the US eastern seaboard with driving...

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:18am

Europe

Europe ramps up controls fearing second virus wave

PARIS: Europe on Wednesday tightened virus restrictions as fears of a second wave of infections spurred by the...

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am

USA

Another watchdog at US State Department abruptly gone

WASHINGTON: The internal watchdog looking into accusations against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly quit...

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:20am

Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as death toll climbs to at least 135

BEIRUT: Emergency medical aid and pop-up field hospitals were dispatched to Lebanon Wednesday along with rescue...

Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:17am

Exchange

US plan for 'highest level' Taiwan visit in decades angers China

TAIPEI: The United States announced Wednesday its highest-level visit to Taiwan since it switched diplomatic...

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am

Africa

UN closes two Malian refugee camps in Niger, citing security fears

The camps at Tabarey Barey and Mangaize had sheltered Malians fleeing violence in their own country since 2012.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:24am

Middle East

Tel Aviv lights up city hall with Lebanon flag

Hezbollah and Israel fought a devastating month-long conflict in 2006.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:19am

Exchange

US plan for 'highest level' Taiwan visit in decades angers China

Washington remains the leading arms supplier to the island but has historically been cautious in holding official contacts with it.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:11am

South Asia

Pompeo offers help in call to Lebanon PM

Pompeo voiced our steadfast commitment to assist the Lebanese people as they cope with the aftermath of this terrifying event.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:09am

Pompeo says UN Security Council to vote next week on extending Iran arms embargo

The arms embargo on Iran is currently set to end on Oct. 18 under Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
The United States will put forward a resolution in the Security Council to extend the arms embargo on Iran.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 01:53am

World Bank says ready to mobilize financing for Lebanon blast recovery

The World Bank said in a statement that it "would be also willing to reprogram existing resources.
explore additional financing to support rebuilding lives and livelihoods of people impacted by this disaster.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 01:52am

Middle East

Beirut reels from huge blast as death toll climbs to at least 135

Toll expected to rise as worker search rubble for missing.
Warehouses stored highly explosive material.
Shockwaves ripped off building facades, smashed homes.
Beirut mayor says Lebanon in grip of a "catastrophe".
Government promises justice, orders port workers detained.
Blast rocks Lebanese port area

Published 06 Aug, 2020 01:22am

USA

Biden will no longer travel to Wisconsin to accept presidential nomination

The decision to pull Biden and other speakers from Milwaukee, where Democrats had once planned to hold a multiday nominating convention in person.
The event will feature two hours of prime-time programming each night with feeds from around the country, the DNC said.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 12:03am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 4	277.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 4	277.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 5	148.70
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 5	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 5	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 5	5,751.07
India Sensex / Oct 5	81,688.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 5	38,635.62
Nasdaq / Oct 5	18,137.85
Hang Seng / Oct 5	22,736.87
FTSE 100 / Oct 5	8,280.63
Dow Jones / Oct 5	42,352.75
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 5	19,120.93

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 5	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 5	74.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 5	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 5	237,401.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 5	2,653.60
Diesel/Litre / Oct 5	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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