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World - 2020-10-27

Europe

Russia foreign minister self-isolates after Covid contact

Russia has the fourth-highest virus caseload in the world, with a total of 1,547,774 registered infections and 26,589 deaths.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:47pm

Four dead after migrant vessel capsizes in Channel

The issue has been a source of tension, with Britain accusing France of not doing enough to stop the crossings.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:41pm

Europe

EU chief backs quicker virus tests

Michel said the technique should be backed up with "antigen tests, which -- although currently regarded as less reliable -- are more efficient, yielding results within 15 minutes."

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:39pm

USA

Trudeau tells Canadians pandemic 'really sucks'

Another person went to work with symptoms and when told to go home, went shopping instead, according to authorities.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:33pm

USA

UN envoy sees delay in Syria political process

The constitutional process, launched in October 2019, aims at drafting a constitution acceptable to all sides that will pave the way for elections.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:32pm

Europe

Two children among four dead after migrant vessel capsizes in Channel

The issue has been a source of tension, with Britain accusing France of not doing enough to stop the crossings.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:29pm

Africa

Algeria president hospitalised amid Covid scare

8 "His health is stable and does not raise any concern," it said, only adding that he "continues his daily activities" from hospital.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:28pm

China blasts 'bully' US ahead of Pompeo's Sri Lanka stop

Pompeo's visit went ahead despite a surge in coronavirus lockdowns in many parts of Colombo because of a surge in infections.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:25pm

USA

Brazil eyes GDP per capita growth of 37pc over next decade

The upper end of the scale resulting from a series of "transformative" reforms and educational advances over 2021-2031 that would deliver average annual GDP growth of 3.5%.
Macroeconomic stability, continuing the long-term fiscal adjustment agenda and monetary policy balance are necessary conditions for a return to sustained growth.

Updated 28 Oct, 2020 07:46pm

USA

Bloomberg is funding late $15mn push to help Biden in Texas, Ohio

Bloomberg asked his team to see polling data from multiple states and after reviewing the numbers on Monday decided to invest additional money to support Biden in Texas and Ohio.
Bloomberg will also increase pro-Biden advertising in Florida, fortifying a campaign that began mid-September with daily ads in 10 Florida media markets.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 07:19pm

Currency

US core capital goods orders increase solidly in September

Core capital goods orders increase 1.0% in September.
Core capital goods shipments rise 0.3%.
Durable goods orders advance 1.9%.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 06:51pm

Europe

Spain unemployment jumps to 16.26pc on virus fallout

The number of total unemployed stood at 3.7 million at the end of September.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 06:45pm

Europe

Russia tightens virus restrictions as cases spike

Russia has the fourth-highest virus caseload in the world, with a total of 1,547,774 registered infections and 26,589 deaths.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 06:22pm

South Asia

Three dead, dozens wounded in attack on Afghan police base

The first nine months of this year saw 2,177 civilians killed and 3,822 wounded, the report said.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:45pm

Middle East

Iran's virus deaths exceed 33,000 with new records

The previous record of 337 deaths was reached last week, and was matched again on Monday.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:43pm

Middle East

Almost 30 dead as Syria govt forces clash with IS: monitor

On Tuesday, clashes and Russian air strikes killed 13 jihadists, while 16 regime fighters died in fighting.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:41pm

Europe

UK retail sales slump in October as economy wanes: CBI

The Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) monthly gauge of retail sales fell to -23 in October, its lowest level since June, after hitting an 18-month high of +11 in September.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:39pm

South Asia

US puts China 'aggression' at heart of India talks

US and India signed off on a series of accords including one which will allow the US military to share sensitive satellite and sensor data.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:38pm

Middle East

Child malnutrition surges in war-torn Yemen: UN

Only $1.43 billion of the $3.2 billion needed to fund Yemen aid projects had been received by mid-October.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:34pm

Europe

UK Covid report says 'structural racism' killing minorities

The report was commissioned by the main opposition Labour party and is likely to feed into political criticism of the Conservative government's handling of the pandemic.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:31pm

Europe

Spain proposes new taxes in draft 2021 budget

The budget plan will still have to be approved by parliament, where the government controls just 155 out of 350 seats.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:29pm

Europe

Erdogan files criminal complaint against Dutch politician Wilders

On Saturday Wilders posted a cartoon picture of Erdogan and captioned it "terrorist". On Monday he posted an image of a sinking ship with a Turkish flag on it.
Even though the crime was committed directly against the person in the presidential seat, the value that is being violated is the state's political government structure.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 05:06pm

Europe

German minister warns of 20,000 new daily virus cases within days

"We are dealing with exponential growth," Altmaier told a virtual German-French economic conference in Berlin.
The additional measures should be targeted, temporary and focussed. And they should be taken as uniformly as possible across Germany and be generally understandable,

Published 27 Oct, 2020 04:59pm

Exchange

India signs key defence deal with US amid China standoff

The deal grants India access to such information that is considered vital for hitting missiles, drones and other targets with precision.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 04:56pm

South Asia

Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm

Holding a largely figurehead role, Malaysian monarchs rarely make headlines for their role in the country's political affairs.
And he could play a key role if the political instability continues, say constitutional lawyers and political analysts.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 04:53pm

Any Indian citizen can now buy land in IIOJK, Ladakh

The order comes into force with immediate effect.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:19pm

Pompeo says U.S., India must focus on threat posed by China

Pompeo arrived in New Delhi on Monday along with Defense Secretary Mark Esper for an annual strategic dialogue at a time of heightened tension in the region

Published 27 Oct, 2020 12:31pm

Exchange

Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri killed in Afghanistan, as confirmed by U.S. authorities

The United States has confirmed the death of Muhsin al-Masri, a high ranking Al-Qaeda official in Afghanistan, stating that U.S. forces provided intelligence and logistical support in the Afghan-led operation in the country’s Eastern province of Ghazni.

Updated 27 Oct, 2020 12:51pm

USA

KGB devices to go under the hammer in US

NEW YORK: A gun designed to look like a tube of lipstick, a purse with a hidden camera and a hotel room listening...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

USA

Stimulus talks slow but continue: White House official

WASHINGTON: US policymakers continued to hold talks Monday on a new spending package to aid the virus-hit economy,...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Europe

German confidence dips

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German business confidence in October fell for the first time since April, as businesses become...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Middle East

Saddam's right-hand man dies

BAGHDAD: Saddam Hussein's right-hand man Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, a long-time fugitive, has died, the executed Iraqi...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Middle East

Russia strikes kill 78 Turkey-backed rebels in Syria

BEIRUT: Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, a...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Exchange

India, US clinch defence pact on satellite data

NEW DELHI: India will sign a military agreement with the United States for sharing of sensitive satellite data, the...

Updated 01 Nov, 2020 02:59am

USA

Trump set for Supreme Court boost in election final week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's struggling reelection campaign receives a major boost Monday with the expected...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Asia

Third attempt at Karabakh ceasefire quickly collapses

STEPANAKERT, (Azerbaijan): A third attempt at halting weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh collapsed quickly on...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Asia

Seven fishermen missing as Typhoon Molave drenches Philippines

POLA, (Philippines): Searches were under way Monday for seven fishermen in the Philippines as a typhoon swept across...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Europe

Private psychotherapy notes leaked in major Finnish hack

HELSINKI: The confidential treatment records of tens of thousands of psychotherapy patients in Finland have been...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Europe

Anger over Italy rules as curfews enforced around Europe

ROME: Italian officials faced a backlash on Monday after imposing coronavirus restrictions aimed at "saving...

Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am

Europe

Belarus opposition leader says nationwide strike underway

More than 500 people were detained at protests in Minsk and other cities on Sunday, the interior ministry said.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 12:51am

Erdogan plans picnic at reopened Cypriot ghost town

He reiterated his support for a two-state solution, a marked change from Akinci who backed reunification with the Greek-speaking majority.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 12:49am

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
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 27	17,735
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

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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