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Two Americans accused of aiding Ghosn escape indicted in Japan

Nissan itself faces charges in the case and has pleaded guilty.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 01:02pm

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Lebanon protesters block roads over worsening poverty

Lebanon's economic crisis has been aggravated by several lockdowns to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:14pm

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Qatar says ready to help Lebanon when new govt formed

"As soon as a government is formed, Qatar will be ready to study all the options" and only then discuss "a comprehensive economic programme to support Lebanon", he said.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 08:49pm

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German firm to clear Beirut port of dangerous containers

Lebanon's worst peace-time disaster sparked concerns over remaining shipments of hazardous chemicals still stored at the blast site.

Published 06 Feb, 2021 05:56pm

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Dozens injured in lockdown protests in Lebanon's Tripoli: Red Cross

The Lebanese army said 31 troops were injured in the exchange. It was not immediately clear how many soldiers were included in the Red Cross toll.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 05:12pm

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World Bank approves $34mn to back Lebanon's vaccination drive

Lebanon has seen daily infection rates soar to the highest levels in the region, with over 6,000 cases reported on Friday.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 10:49am

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Lebanon returns two stolen 18th-century icons to Greece

The paintings were stolen from an exhibition in Athens in 2016, and Greece put out an international notice calling for their return.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:01pm

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Lebanon doctors urge lockdown extension

The country of more than six million has recorded 255,956 coronavirus cases and 1,959 deaths since its outbreak started in February.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

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Lebanon enters full lockdown to stem virus uptick

The lockdown, ordered after some hospitals started to run out of intensive care beds, includes a 24-hour curfew until January 25.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:32pm

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Lockdown adds to suffering of vulnerable Lebanese: charity

Lebanon, a country of more than six million, is grappling with its worst economic downturn since the 1975-1990 war.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 04:56pm

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Covid-19 hit Lebanese in desperate hunt for hospital beds

With 192,000 reported cases and almost 1,500 deaths, Lebanon is not among the world's worst hit countries.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:51pm

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Medics warn of coronavirus 'catastrophe' in Lebanon

Lebanon, with a population of around six million, has recorded 183,888 coronavirus cases, including 1,466 deaths, since February.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

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Lebanon says first case of new coronavirus variant detected on flight from London

"The detection of the first case of the new variant of Covid-19 on Middle East Airlines flight 202 coming from London on Dec. 21."
A surge in coronavirus infections is straining Lebanon's healthcare system.

Published 25 Dec, 2020 05:00pm

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US regrets Lebanon-Israel stalemate, offers mediation

The Trump administration has heralded major progress in its waning days in Israel's relations with the Arab world.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 07:49pm

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Israeli envoys fly to Morocco, aim to fortify U.S.-brokered ties

On Tuesday, Israel sent envoys to Morocco to meet its king and work on an upgrade of diplomatic ties, which were forged by the White House.
Ben-Shabbat and Kushner will see Morocco’s King Mohammed during a two-day trip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Updated 22 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

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U.S. ready to mediate discussions between Israel and Lebanon –Pompeo

“Regrettably, despite goodwill on both sides, the parties remain far apart,” Pompeo said in a statement. 

Published 22 Dec, 2020 06:15pm

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Lebanese crisis deepens Syrian refugee misery

The 54-year-old father of three cleans shops at a mall in exchange for rent-free accommodation in a cramped room in the town of Daraya, southeast of Beirut. His daughters sometimes go into the street to sell tissues to help keep the family fed.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 06:10pm

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Next round of Israel-Lebanon border talks postponed: military source

We were officially informed of the postponing of the indirect round of negotiations," a military source told AFP.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 03:08pm

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Lebanon to ease virus curbs from Monday

Schools would also reopen but with some classes still held online, Hassan said after a meeting of Lebanon's coronavirus task force.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 01:35am

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Hundreds of disillusioned doctors leave Lebanon, in blow to healthcare

In the past year, Lebanon has been through a popular uprising against its political leaders, the bankruptcy of the state and banking system, a COVID-19 pandemic and, in August, a huge explosion at the port that destroyed swathes of Beirut.

Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:48pm

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Lebanon to lock down nearly 170 districts in virus fight

Authorities fear the continuous rise of cases could further overwhelm the country's fragile healthcare sector.

Published 11 Oct, 2020 06:52pm

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Lebanon, Israel announce talks on disputed maritime border

Israel and Lebanon's Shiite movement Hezbollah fought a devastating war in 2006.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 01:07am

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Lebanon army surveys 85,000 building units post-Beirut blast

The survey is considered to be sufficient, and there is therefore no need for further surveys by donor countries.

Published 19 Sep, 2020 05:54pm

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Macron to return to Lebanon in December: French presidency

Macron has taken centre stage in an international push for long-overdue reforms.

Published 01 Sep, 2020 08:26pm

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Lebanon designates new PM as Macron visits

Lebanon's last government resigned after the massive explosion.

Published 31 Aug, 2020 05:47pm

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Israel strikes Hezbollah posts in Lebanon

Tension has been running high on the border. Last month, Israel said Iran-backed Hezbollah had carried out an infiltration attempt, which the group denied.
Witnesses in south Lebanon said Israel had fired scores of flare munitions at border villages.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:39pm

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Over half of Lebanon 'trapped in poverty' even before blast: UN

Official estimates had last put Lebanon's poverty rate at 45 percent.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 02:41am

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Post-blast Lebanon says hospitals nearly at COVID-19 capacity

The disaster killed 177 people and wounded more than 6,500, many hit by falling debris and flying glass as windows shattered.

Published 18 Aug, 2020 01:36am

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UN announces 4 new COVID-19 deaths in Lebanon Palestinian refugee camps

Lebanon has seen a spike in coronavirus-related cases and deaths, including 439 new infections on Sunday alone.

Published 17 Aug, 2020 02:05am

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Lebanon president hedges over eventual peace with Israel in interview

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday of the Israel-UAE agreement that "it's a betrayal of Jerusalem and the Palestinian people. It's a knife in the back."

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:12pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	154.15
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.27
Euro to USD / May 15	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 15	5308.15
India Sensex / May 15	72987.03
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	38630.19
Nasdaq / May 15	16742.39
Hang Seng / May 15	19161.63
FTSE 100 / May 15	8445.80
Dow Jones / May 15	39908
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	18869.36

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	78.99
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 15	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 15	209191
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	2388.85
Cotton US¢/pound / May 15	76.16
Petrol/Litre / May 16	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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