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World - 2020-11-22

France demands Pakistan rectifies Macron Nazi jibe

France’s foreign ministry has demanded Pakistan authorities withdraw comments made by one of its ministers that President Emmanuel Macon was treating Muslims like Nazis had treated Jews in World War 2.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 08:30pm

Afghan VP vows to track down Kabul attackers

Although the attack was claimed by IS, officials blamed the Taliban. They have denied involvement.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:08pm

Dutch cull 190,000 chickens after bird flu outbreaks

Seasonal bird flu has been detected at various farms around the Netherlands since October, blamed mainly on migratory birds.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:04pm

Thousands attend Serbian patriarch's funeral amid Covid-19 crisis

The 90-year-old spiritual leader tested for the virus soon after presiding over the funeral of his number two, who also died of the virus, at a ceremony in which basic safety measures were neglected.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:56pm

Mourning after deadly new IS attack north of Iraqi capital

Late Saturday, a roadside bomb hit a civilian car on an open road near Mt. Makhoul, about 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Baghdad, police and a local official said.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:53pm

Virus has put 'enormous strain' on UK economy: minister

But he ruled out a return to austerity measures.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 05:51pm

Coronavirus toll after 1100 GMT Sunday

China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 86,431 cases, including 4,634 deaths and 81,481 recoveries.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

Asia

Kyrgyz protest over proposed constitution empowering president

Constitutional amendments currently undergoing public discussion would return cabinet-forming powers to the president and allow incumbent leaders to run for office.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:13pm

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for COVID-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper

“Our vaccine therefore costs about the same as a flu shot, which is between $10 and $50,” he was quoted as saying.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 03:34pm

Australia defence chief pledges changes after damning Afghanistan report

The report, published on Thursday after an inquiry into the conduct of special forces personnel in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016, found that senior commandos forced junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 01:48pm

2020

After Pennsylvania court defeat, Trump faces new pressure to concede election

So far, attempts to thwart certification have failed in courts in Georgia, Michigan and Arizona.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 11:08am

South Korea reports more than 300 new coronavirus cases for fifth straight day

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 330 new daily coronavirus cases as of midnight on Saturday, a drop from 386 reported the day before, a level not seen since August.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 10:52am

US surpasses 12 million Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

The world’s largest economy currently has 12,019,960 cases and 255,414 deaths, both by far the worst global tolls. The new toll comes just six days after the US crossed the 11-million case threshold.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 09:48am

Exchange

No breakthrough as Pompeo meets Taliban, Kabul negotiators in Doha

DOHA: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Afghan government and Taliban negotiators in Doha Saturday, but there ...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:16am

USA

Twitter to hand @POTUS account to Biden on inauguration day

WASHINGTON: Twitter confirmed Saturday it will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Europe

Finnish ferry runs aground in Baltic sea with nearly 430 aboard

STOCKHOLM: A passenger ferry ran aground Saturday next to islands between Sweden and Finland, leaving nearly 430...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:19am

Europe

Demonstrators decry French bill to curb police images

PARIS: Several thousand people marched in French cities Saturday to protest a draft law that would place limits on...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Russia imposes reciprocal sanctions on 25 UK officials

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday imposed sanctions on 25 British officials, responding to penalties Britain imposed in ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Asia

Thai students and dancing dinosaurs rally in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Thousands of high school students upset about Thailand's lacklustre education system rallied alongside...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Europe

UK's Sunak says he hopes for a Brexit deal but not at any price

"Every day I am reviewing bits of text, so there is genuine progress," he said. "Certainly, it would be preferable to have a deal."
The two sides have been locked in talks for months and, while officials say they have made progress in the last few days.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:00am

Europe

France reports 17,881 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

The health ministry also reported 276 new deaths from the virus in hospitals over 24 hours, against 386 on Friday.
The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 dropped for the fifth day in a row and was down at 31,365.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 01:59am

USA

World Bank warns G20 against doing too little to tackle debt problems

Malpass said he was pleased by progress made by the Group of 20 major economies on increasing debt transparency and providing debt relief to the poorest countries.
Debt reduction and transparency will enable productive investment, a key to achieving an earlier, stronger and more lasting recovery.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 12:48am

Europe

Britain and Canada agree post-Brexit rollover trade deal

As Britain prepares to end its transition out of the European Union on Dec. 31, it has negotiated multiple rollover bilateral deals to maintain trade.
"Today's agreement underpins 20 billion pounds worth of trade and locks in certainty for thousands of jobs," Liz Truss, the UK's international trade secretary,

Published 22 Nov, 2020 12:45am

G20 leaders seek to help poorest nations in post-COVID world

Saudi Arabia hosts two-day virtual summit of G20 leaders.
Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic dominates agenda.
Expected to extend debt moratorium to help poorest nations.
EU to push for treaty on tackling pandemics, more debt relief.
Incoming Biden administration buoys multilateralists' hopes.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 12:42am

USA

US CDC reports 253,600 deaths from coronavirus

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by a new coronavirus.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 12:38am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia confident Biden administration will pursue regional stability

Democrat Joe Biden's incoming US administration would pursue policies .
the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit that he did not see any indication of any threat to regional security during the transitional period..

Published 22 Nov, 2020 12:32am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 24	277.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 24	277.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 24	144.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 24	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 24	1.34
Euro to USD / Sep 24	1.11

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 23	5,716.44
Nasdaq / Sep 23	17,982.79
Dow Jones / Sep 23	42,126.45
India Sensex / Sep 24	84,983.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 24	37,940.59
Hang Seng / Sep 24	18,981.83
FTSE 100 / Sep 24	8,304.77
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 24	18,996.07

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 21	233,625
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 23	18,935
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 24	71.43
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 24	2,628.50
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 24	74.05
Petrol/Litre / Sep 25	249.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Sep 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Sep 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Sep 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Sep 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Sep 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Sep 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Sep 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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