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Rare twin suicide attack kills at least 28 in Baghdad

“Daesh terrorist groups might be standing behind the attacks,” Civil Defence chief Major General Kadhim Salman told reporters.
Salman said the death toll had risen to 28 from 23 initially reported, with 73 more people wounded.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

World

Twin suicide blasts in Baghdad leave nearly 30 dead

Still, the group's sleeper cells have continued to operate in desert and mountain areas, typically targeting security forces or state infrastructure with low casualty attacks.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

World

Airstrikes in Iraq kill nine, U.S Central Command denies responsibility

On Tuesday, alleged air strikes carried out by the United States in Southwest Iraq killed at least nine people and injured dozens.
As reported, witnesses saw American drones flying over al-Qaim, near the Syrian border, despite American security officials denying any strike in the region.

Updated 19 Jan, 2021 01:10pm

World

40 killed in deadliest Israeli strikes on Syria since 2018: monitor

The latest raids came hours after separate strikes near the Iraqi border killed at least 12 Iran-backed militia fighters on Tuesday.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 05:28pm

World

Iraq court orders Trump arrest over drone strike on Iran general

The strike on their motorcade was ordered by Trump, who later crowed that it had taken out "two (men) for the price of one".

Published 07 Jan, 2021 05:33pm

World

Thousands march in Baghdad on anniversary of Soleimani assassination, pushing for withdrawal of U.S troops

On Saturday, a mock funeral procession was held in Baghdad, marking the first anniversary of the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
Thousands of mourners joined the march on the highway leading to the Baghdad airport, the exact highway where the two key figures were assassinated.

Updated 04 Jan, 2021 11:49am

Markets

Iraq buys 238,190 tonnes of local rice

The country needs around 1 million to 1.25 million tonnes of rice per year to support a food rationing programme.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:17pm

World

Iraq inks preliminary deal for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Iraq has committed $170 million to be among the first countries to receive the vaccine, according to WHO.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 06:15pm

World

Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

At least eight Katyusha rockets landed in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in an attack targeting the U.S. Embassy, causing some minor damage on the compound on Sunday.
The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and urged all Iraqi political and governmental leaders to take steps to prevent such attacks and to hold accountable those responsible.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 02:59pm

World

Rockets fired at US embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

Sirens blared from the embassy compound inside the zone, which houses government buildings and foreign missions.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:15am

World

IS steps up Sinai fight with bombs in civilian homes

"I lost my sister-in-law and her nine-month-old baby when an explosive device planted in their home went off," said a young resident of Aqtiya village, who asked not to be named for fear of repercussions.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:22pm

World

Bailout package: Iraq all set to get multibillion-dollar oil deal from China

Iraq's economy suffered a blow after oil demand and prices lowered leaving the cash-strapped country in a crisis pay salaries
The deal will help Iraq to receive money upfront in exchange for long-term oil supplies and steer it out of the financial economic crunch

Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:52am

World

Death toll in Kurdish Iraq protests rises to six: medics, officials

The violence prompted a condemnation from the United Nations' Iraq office.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:21am

World

Thousands protest in Iraq as death toll from clashes rises

Nearly 600 people died across Iraq in protest-related violence during those rallies but there has been virtually no accountability for their deaths.

Published 01 Dec, 2020 02:24am

World

One dead as rival protesters clash in south Iraq: medics

Followers of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr turned out in Baghdad and Nasiriyah on Friday, rivalling the waning youth-dominated movement that erupted in October 2019.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 07:34pm

World

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

Markets

Iraq, Saudi Arabia border crossing opens for trade, first time since 1990

Arar has been closed since 1990 after the two countries cut ties following Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.
Riyadh has been wooing Baghdad as part of an effort to stem the growing regional influence of Iran.

Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s defense minister offers to train Iraqi armed forces

Pervez Khattak said both countries should build capacities of their armed forces and work closely to share their experiences.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 10:42am

World

Three Western targets in Iraq attacked in 24 hours: sources

Overnight, two Katyusha rockets targeted the US embassy, also in the Green Zone, the same security official said.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 06:19pm

World

Foreign interference main challenge facing Iraq, says France's Macron

"We are here for and we will continue to support Iraq," Macron said at a news conference in Baghdad with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih.
Iraq should not become a battleground for proxy conflicts between other states, Salih said.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 05:33pm

World

US calls on Iraq to dismantle armed groups

Asked about the plan for cutting the 5,000 US troops now in Iraq, Pompeo said he had no numbers and urged people "not to focus on that."

Published 20 Aug, 2020 02:47am

World

PKK says shot down Turkish helicopter in Iraq

Turkey launched a cross-border ground and air operation against the PKK in the mountainous region in mid-June.

Published 18 Aug, 2020 02:26am

World

Iraqi army says two rockets target Baghdad airport, no casualties

It was the 39th attack targeting US interests since October last year in Iraq.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:55am

World

Third Iraq protester dies of tear gas canister wound this week

But by Monday evening, the confrontations in the capital's main anti-government protest camp of Tahrir Square had started anew.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 05:06pm

World

Two protesters in first Iraq deaths under new PM: medics

The deaths prompted outrage at Prime Minister, with activists accusing him of failing to stop a heavy-handed police response to the rallies.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 01:59am

World

Iraqi PM to visit Saudi, Iran in diplomatic balancing act

Baghdad proposed a package of energy-focused development opportunities in Iraq to Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 05:45pm

World

French FM urges Iraq to keep away from regional tensions

France has been a top member of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group, which Iraq declared defeated in late 2017.

Published 16 Jul, 2020 06:30pm

World

Turkish soldier killed fighting Kurds in Iraq

Turkish forces frequently conduct operations against PKK hideouts in southeast Turkey and rear bases in Iraq.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 01:20am

World

Iraq, US affirm commitment to U.S. troop withdrawal

Iraq's parliament had voted earlier this year for the departure of foreign troops from the country

Published 12 Jun, 2020 02:34pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 17	278.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 17	278.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 17	155.67
USD to Swiss Franc / May 17	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 17	1.27
Euro to USD / May 17	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 17	5303.27
India Sensex / May 17	73917.03
Tokyo Nikkei / May 17	38787.38
Nasdaq / May 17	16685.97
Hang Seng / May 17	19535.61
FTSE 100 / May 17	8420.26
Dow Jones / May 17	40003.59
Germany DAX 30 / May 17	18704.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 17	79.59
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 17	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 17	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 17	2386.18
Cotton US¢/pound / May 17	76.29
Petrol/Litre / May 18	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 18 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 18 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 18 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 18 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 18 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 18 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 18 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 18 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 18 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 18 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 18 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 18 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 18 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 18 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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