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World - 2020-08-15

Scranton cheers hometown hero Joe Biden on to the White House

"He used to come up here when he was a little kid," says Tom Owens, the owner of Hank's Hoagies.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:39pm

USA

Trump targets TikTok again with new executive order

The order builds on sweeping restrictions issued last week by Trump that TikTok and WeChat end all operations in the US, his latest explosive moves aimed at countering China's rising global power.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:35pm

Trump fans false birther theory about Kamala Harris

"I heard it today that she doesn't meet the requirements," Trump said at a White House news conference on Thursday, referring to an August 12 opinion piece in Newsweek.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:31pm

Asia

Modi warns China over border tensions

"A neighbour isn't just someone who shares our geography but those who share our hearts. Where the relationship is respected, it becomes warmer," he said.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:29pm

USA

Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs

Washington is particularly concerned about China's spying capabilities, using drones or other airborne means.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:24pm

Europe

Lukashenko, Putin discuss Belarus protests: state news agency

The presidents discussed the situation that is unfolding inside and around Belarus.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:16pm

Europe

Several thousand gather in Belarus capital for new protest

More than 6,700 people were arrested in the crackdown and hundreds injured.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:15pm

Europe

Large fire engulfs Athens recycling plant

More than 49 firefighters and two helicopters are battling the blaze that broke out in the suburb of Metamorfosi, the Athens News Agency reported.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:13pm

Coronavirus: latest global developments

More than 21 million cases have been registered.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 05:06pm

New Zealand reports seven new confirmed coronavirus cases

Six of the seven new cases have been linked to the cluster responsible for all the previous community cases.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 11:16am

Modi says India set to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine, launches health mission

In annual celebrations scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi identified health and economic self-reliance as the key priorities for his government.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 09:52am

Europe

EU approves Belarus sanctions, debates Turkey crisis

BRUSSELS: European Union ministers agreed Friday to draw up a list of targets in Belarus for a new round of ...

Updated 15 Aug, 2020 03:08am

Turkey hits out at France as EU ministers meet on Med crisis

ISTANBUL: Turkey accused France on Friday of acting like a bully and stepped up its own charm offensive as EU ...

Updated 15 Aug, 2020 03:08am

Europe

Hard-hit countries step up virus measures as cases mount

LONDON: Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus unveiled further control measures Friday to battle rising...

Published 15 Aug, 2020 02:41am

Trump says ready to move on coronavirus aid, blames Democrats for holdup

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is ready to move stimulus money into a U.S....

Published 15 Aug, 2020 01:40am

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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 4	146.04
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 4	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 4	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 4	1.10

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 4	5,699.94
India Sensex / Oct 4	83,142.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 4	38,635.62
Nasdaq / Oct 4	17,918.47
Hang Seng / Oct 4	22,498.44
FTSE 100 / Oct 4	8,262.02
Dow Jones / Oct 4	42,011.59
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 4	19,041.60

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 4	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 4	73.62
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 4	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 4	237,572.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 4	2,665.49
Diesel/Litre / Oct 4	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 4 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 4 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 4 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 4 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 4 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 4 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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