News Archives for World - 2020-10-21

World - 2020-10-21

At least 15 killed in Afghan stampede for visas

An estimated 3,000 Afghans had congregated on the open ground which is usually used for sports and public gatherings

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:09pm

World’s longest passenger flight all rest to resume next month

The flight was already being operated between the two cities, covering a staggering 9,534 miles. However, due to global coronavirus pandemic, the operation was shut for the time being.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:34pm

Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia

China and the US have locked horns over trade, human rights and China's growing global tech ambitions in recent years.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:33pm

Europe

EU's Barnier moves to break Brexit stalemate

Britain abruptly froze the negotiations after EU leaders at a summit said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions, which London took as an affront.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:31pm

South Asia

Taliban ambush kills at least 25 Afghan security personnel

Provincial health director said 34 security personnel had been killed -- including the deputy police chief of the province.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:08pm

115 Taliban killed in last 24 hours in clashes with Afghan security forces

In a statement, the ministry said that a large amount of their ammunition and weapons have also been destroyed.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 03:06pm

Trump maintained ‘unknown bank account’ in China, paid nearly $200,000 in taxes: NYT

The tax records show the company "paid $188,561 in taxes in China while pursuing licensing deals there from 2013 to 2015," claims the publication.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:56pm

MENA

Historic Iran-China 25 year deal postponed until after the U.S. Election

Under the weight of international sanctions and domestic upheavals, Iran has visibly sought China’s financial and diplomatic support to mitigate their politically and economically strangulated role in the region, allegedly preparing a long-term (25 year) deal with the Chinese government.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

At least 11 women killed in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan

The stampede occurred in a stadium where thousands had gathered to secure visas from the consulate.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée sues Saudi crown prince

"The objective of the murder was clear - to halt Mr Khashoggi's advocacy in the United States... for democratic reform in the Arab world," the lawsuit says.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:58am

Saudi arabia becomes first country in Arab world to issue scientific papers on COVID-19

The Kingdom has been ranked 25th globally and second in the Middle East for clinical research and studies on the virus

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:54am

Goldman Sachs to pay US $2.8bn over 1MDB scandal

WASHINGTON: Global financial titan Goldman Sachs is preparing to admit wrongdoing in the massive 1MDB Malaysian...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Historic mission: NASA probe Osiris-Rex set to 'kiss' asteroid Bennu

WASHINGTON: After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft Osiris-Rex will descend to asteroid Bennu's...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

UN 'dismayed' at India arrests, NGO restrictions

GENEVA: UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet voiced her dismay Tuesday at the arrest of activists in India and...

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:53am

USA

US defense, diplomacy chief to visit India for talks

He said his visit is part of a broader US initiative to strengthen older alliances and develop new ones against Russian and Chinese efforts to build their own global power networks.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:59am

USA

Canada PM warns gov't, opposition on collision course for snap polls

But Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez called it a "partisan inquisition" that would "force private citizens to release personal information."

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:57am

Europe

Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on

Britain, which left the EU in January but remains bound by most of the bloc's rules until a transition period ends on December 31, accused Brussels of stalling negotiations.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 12:56am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 27	277.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 27	277.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 27	146.23
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 27	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 27	1.34
Euro to USD / Sep 27	1.12

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 27	5,738.17
India Sensex / Sep 27	85,571.85
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 27	39,829.56
Nasdaq / Sep 27	18,119.59
Hang Seng / Sep 27	20,632.30
FTSE 100 / Sep 27	8,320.76
Dow Jones / Sep 27	42,313
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 27	19,473.63

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 27	67.47
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 27	240,144.70
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 27	2,665.83
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 27	73.60
Petrol/Litre / Sep 28	249.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 28	18,235

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 28 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 28 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 28 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 28 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 28 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 28 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 28 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 28 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 28 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Sep 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Sep 28 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Sep 28 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Sep 28 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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