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Pompeo seeks reversal of 'provocative' North Cyprus move to reopen Varosha

Pompeo made the comments in a call with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, the Department said.
The Secretary expressed deep concern and noted such a move was provocative and inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789 and not conducive to a return to settlement talks.

Published 17 Oct, 2020 12:00am

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Pompeo plays down North Korea ICBM risk

Trump has frequently boasted that he has prevented all-out war after soaring tensions and North Korean rocket and nuclear tests.

Published 15 Oct, 2020 02:32am

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Pompeo urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to implement ceasefire

"The United States calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to implement their commitments to a ceasefire as agreed and cease targeting civilian areas, such as Ganja and Stepanakert,"

Published 13 Oct, 2020 06:19pm

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Pompeo, Japan's Suga shared understanding that regional situation is severe

Pompeo, who is in Tokyo for a one-day visit, also told the prime minister he fully supports holding the Tokyo Olympics next year, the government said.

Published 06 Oct, 2020 04:49pm

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US Pompeo says reconsidering his trip to Asia

Pompeo said that both he and his wife tested negative on the plane 20 minutes prior to landing in Dubrovnik. He said he last saw Trump in person on Sept. 15.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 06:33pm

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Pompeo calls for pope to show 'courage' over China

Pompeo is not meeting Pope Francis because the pontiff avoids such audiences in campaign periods, a Vatican source said.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 07:53pm

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Pompeo calls for Greece-Turkey dialogue to ease tensions

Pompeo last October signed a defence agreement with Greek authorities allowing US forces a broader use of Greek military facilities.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:10am

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Pompeo urges Greece, Turkey to resolve Mediterranean row

The secretary of state last October signed a defence agreement allowing US forces a broader use of Greek military facilities.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:30am

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Pompeo to show support for Greece amid Turkey tensions

Pompeo earlier this month also discussed the row on a visit to Cyprus, the majority-Greek island whose northern third is occupied by Turkey.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 04:16am

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Pompeo accuses China of fomenting US racial unrest

As evidence of China's intentions, Pompeo pointed to a letter from a Chinese diplomat to a lawmaker from Wisconsin.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:28am

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Pompeo warns local US politicians to be alert to Chinese 'influence and espionage'

Know that when you are approached by a Chinese diplomat, it is likely not in the spirit of cooperation or friendship.
The latest swipe at Beijing comes in the run-up to the November presidential election, in which US President Donald Trump has made a tough approach to China an important foreign policy platform.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:20pm

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Russia vows military cooperation with Iran after UN arms embargo ends

The embargo on conventional arms shipments to Iran is set to expire next month after the United States failed to win support for a new UN resolution.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:45pm

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China slams Pompeo for 'arrogance' during South America trip

We've watched the Chinese Communist Party invest in countries, and it all seems great at the front end and then it all comes falling down when the political costs connected to that becomes clear.
Any attempt to sow discord between China and Suriname is doomed to fail.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 07:59pm

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US House Democrats question Pompeo aides on Saudi weapons, cite war crimes concerns

Members of Congress had objected to the transactions out of concern they would exacerbate the huge humanitarian cost of the war in Yemen.
he noted that Inspectors general (IG's), like other executive branch officials, serve at the pleasure of the president.

Published 16 Sep, 2020 08:34pm

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US will prevent Iran from getting Chinese, Russian arms: Pompeo

It also wants to extend the UN arms embargo on the country expiring on October 18.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 08:28pm

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Afghan negotiators, Pompeo depart for Doha peace talks with Taliban

U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed the impending "historic" talks while himself on his way to Doha for the inauguration event.
Pompeo is also scheduled to arrive in Doha on Friday, ahead of Saturday's opening ceremony,
The Taliban had hitherto refused to have direct talks with a government that the group says is powerless.

Updated 11 Sep, 2020 07:14pm

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Pompeo tells SE Asia to stand up to China, shun its firms

Don't let China 'walk over us', Pompeo tells SE Asian nations.
China says militarisation driven by US.
Australia supports Indo-Pacific 'free from coercion'.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 05:20pm

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US says Lebanese government must pursue 'real change'

"This has to be a government that conducts significant reforms," Pompeo continued.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 11:46pm

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US places sanctions on International Criminal Court prosecutor

The move came after President Donald Trump authorized sanctions on the Hague-based tribunal on June 11.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 08:24pm

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Pompeo calls for reduction in tensions in eastern Mediterranean

Greece has accused Turkey of violating its sovereignty by pushing ahead with natural gas exploration activities.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 08:23pm

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US says China 'bullying' UK, cites HSBC Hong Kong-related accounts

Pompeo renews attack on British bank.
HSBC caught in Beijing-Washington spat.
Bank stays silent amid fresh criticism.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:43pm

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Pompeo in Bahrain on next leg of Mideast charm offensive

Saudi Arabia has refused to normalise ties until Israel signs an internationally recognised peace accord with the Palestinians.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:22pm

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Pompeo discusses Gulf unity, regional stability with Bahraini leaders

Israel and the United States have said they are pushing more Arab countries to follow the UAE's path.
Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa said he welcomed US efforts towards the Israel-UAE accord.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 06:09pm

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Pompeo convention speech for Trump from Jerusalem sparks criticism, investigation

The Trump administration and Secretary Pompeo have shown a gross disregard not only of basic ethic.
The agency had long barred senior political appointees from partisan activity, including attending party conventions.

Published 26 Aug, 2020 04:24pm

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Pompeo, Netanyahu hopeful more Arab states will forge Israel ties

Pompeo said the US was determined to help UAE defend itself against Iran.

Published 24 Aug, 2020 05:41pm

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Pompeo to tour region after UAE-Israel deal

During his visit, Pompeo will discuss regional security issues related to Iran's malicious influence.

Published 23 Aug, 2020 08:49pm

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Pompeo to visit UN to trigger Iran sanctions 'snapback'

The move widens the gulf between the US and the other permanent members of the Security Council on Iran policy.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 08:30pm

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US readies controversial Iran sanctions 'snapback'

UN Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a US resolution to extend a conventional arms embargo on Iran.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 01:37am

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Pompeo says US expects to trigger snapback on Iran soon

To trigger a return of the sanctions, the United States will submit a complaint to the 15-member UN Security Council about Iran's non-compliance with the nuclear deal.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 07:56pm

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Pompeo likely to visit UN on Thursday in pursuit of sanctions on Iran

Pompeo will likely meet with Indonesia's UN Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani, the Security Council president for August.
Tehran has breached several central limits of the 2015 deal, including on its stock of enriched uranium.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 12:39am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 16	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 16	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / May 16	155.81
USD to Swiss Franc / May 16	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 16	1.27
Euro to USD / May 16	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 16	5297.10
India Sensex / May 16	73663.72
Tokyo Nikkei / May 16	38697.69
Nasdaq / May 16	16698.32
Hang Seng / May 16	19535.72
FTSE 100 / May 16	8438.65
Dow Jones / May 16	39869.38
Germany DAX 30 / May 16	18738.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 16	79.42
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 16	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 16	210562
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 16	2377.52
Cotton US¢/pound / May 16	76.26
Petrol/Litre / May 17	273.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 17 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 17 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 17 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 17 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 17 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 17 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 17 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 17 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 17 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 17 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 17 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 17 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 17 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 17 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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