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World - 2024-05-20

Europe

Western aid to Ukraine too slow, risks from U.S. election limited, Zelenskiy says

KYIV: Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:47pm

Biden says ICC move on arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday slammed the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s application for...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:34pm

Source close to Hezbollah says 4 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said four fighters were killed Monday in south Lebanon, with the Iran-backed...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:21pm

Middle East

Iran chief of staff orders probe into presidential helicopter crash: media

TEHRAN: Iran’s military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri ordered on Monday a probe into the cause of a helicopter...

Published 20 May, 2024 08:38pm

South Asia

Indian police arrest 4 Sri Lankans for suspected Islamic State links

AHMEDABAD: India’s anti-terror police have arrested four Sri Lankan nationals in the western Indian city of...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:59pm

South Asia

Chinese foreign minister meets Russia’s Lavrov, calls for close cooperation

BEIJING: China and Russia should increase mutual support, stabilise the foundation of their cooperation and maintain...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:48pm

USA

Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week

NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star began inching towards...

Published 20 May, 2024 06:34pm

Europe

Two killed by Russian shelling in south Ukraine

KYIV: Russian shelling killed two people in southern Ukraine, regional authorities said Monday, after the country...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

35,562 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7

DUBAI: More than 35,562 Palestinians have been killed and 79,652 injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm

Middle East

Strikes pound Gaza as Israel voices ‘duty’ to expand Rafah incursion

RAFAH: Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory’s...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:35pm

Europe

Russia ready to assist Iran in Raisi crash investigation, says Shoigu

MOSCOW: Russia is ready to provide assistance to Iran’s investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash that...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:32pm

Europe

Greece urges EU defend consumers against multinationals

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the EU to take on multinationals unfairly restricting the...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:29pm

Middle East

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders

Decision equates victim with executioner, Hamas official says

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:12pm

MENA

World leaders mourn Ebrahim Raisi death

World leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter...

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:28pm

Europe

Vladimir Putin says Iran’s Raisi was an ‘outstanding’ leader

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as an “outstanding...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:47pm

Middle East

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s top diplomat

TEHRAN: Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who has died in a helicopter crash along with president...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:42pm

Europe

UK and Finland to deepen ties in face of ‘Russian aggression’: London

LONDON: Britain and Finland will sign a new strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen ties and counter the...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:26pm

Europe

London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition

LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday whether he has won a reprieve in his last-ditch UK...

Published 20 May, 2024 01:04pm

Africa

African Union ‘strongly condemns’ DR Congo coup bid

NAIROBI: The head of the African Union Commission said he was following events in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:23pm

South Asia

India’s Modi says ‘deeply saddened and shocked’ by Raisi’s death

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise”...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:14pm

Asia

Saudi crown prince postpones Japan trip citing king’s health, Tokyo says

TOKYO: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has postponed his visit to Japan scheduled to begin on Monday...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:41am

South Asia

India begins voting in fifth phase as Mumbai, Gandhi family boroughs head to polls

MUMBAI: India began voting in the fifth phase of its mammoth general elections on Monday, with seats in the...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:35am

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president?

Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran’s first vice president who became interim president on the...

Published 20 May, 2024 10:02am

MENA

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says

Search teams locate the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:18pm

USA

‘Unhinged,’ ‘crooked’: Trump and Biden trade campaign trail barbs

ATLANTA: Donald Trump used an expletive to attack Joe Biden during an address to an influential gun group Saturday,...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

Taiwan’s new president to extend goodwill to China in inauguration speech

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te will express “concrete” goodwill towards China in his ...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

Paris Olympics economic impact estimated at 6.7-11.1bn euros: study

PARIS: The Paris Olympics this year will generate an economic gain of 6.7-11.1 billion euros (7.2-11.9 billion...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

Asia

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU, US, Japan, Taiwan plastics

BEIJING: China’s commerce ministry on Sunday launched an anti-dumping probe into POM copolymers, a type of...

Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am

Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza, military says

JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a battle in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, the military said on...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:02am

Europe

Turkey’s Erdogan offers Iran ‘all necessary support’ in Raisi search

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he was “profoundly saddened” at news of the...

Published 20 May, 2024 12:01am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 7	278
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 7	277.85
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 7	154.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 7	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 7	1.29
Euro to USD / Nov 7	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	5,929.04
Nasdaq / Nov 6	18,983.46
Dow Jones / Nov 6	43,729.93
India Sensex / Nov 7	79,507.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 7	39,366.94
Hang Seng / Nov 7	20,858.18
FTSE 100 / Nov 7	8,192.50
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 7	19,253.31

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,285
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 7	72.04
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 7	237,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 7	2,657.92
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 7	70.32
Petrol/Litre / Nov 8	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 8 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 8 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 8 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 8 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 8 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 8 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 8 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 8 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 8 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 8 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 8 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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