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US journalist detained in Myanmar

YANGON: An American editor of a Myanmar-based news outlet was detained by authorities in Yangon Monday as he...

Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am

World

US to waive sanctions on firm, CEO behind Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The department's review, required by Congress, concludes that Nord Stream 2 AG and CEO Matthias Warnig, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, engaged in sanctionable activity but that it was in the US national interests to waive the sanctions, the source said.
Russian officials on Wednesday signaled that the move could help mend Washington's fraught ties with Moscow.

Published 19 May, 2021 06:48pm

World

India G7 delegation in Covid scare

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister was forced to abandon face-to-face G7 meetings on the pandemic in London on...

Updated 06 May, 2021 10:18am

World

US calls Russia's plans to block parts of Black Sea 'unprovoked escalation'

"This represents yet another unprovoked escalation in Moscow's ongoing campaign to undermine and destabilize Ukraine.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 10:55am

World

Senior US State Department official to visit Beirut

Since 2019, the Lebanese pound has lost more than 85 percent of its value against the dollar on the black market, and prices have soared.

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 04:33pm

World

US, Philippine top diplomats express concerns over Chinese militia boats

In a phone call on Thursday, expressed their shared concerns about Chinese militia vessels in South China Sea.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 12:06pm

World

US continues to support direct dialogue between India, Pakistan on issues of concern: US State Department

Statement comes following Pakistan's decision not to import sugar and cotton from India.
Pakistan has said that there will be no trade with the neighbor until India reverses its 2019 decision under which Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its special constitutional status.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 01:30pm

World

Iran rejects 'step-by-step' lifting of US sanctions

"No step-by-step plan is being considered," Khatibzadeh told state broadcaster Press TV. "The definitive policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the lifting of all US sanctions."
The US State Department has said the focus of the Vienna talks will be on "the nuclear steps that Iran would need to take in order to return to compliance" with the nuclear accord.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 07:22pm

World

US State Dept confirms plans for indirect Iran nuclear talks

"These remain early days and we don't anticipate an immediate breakthrough as there will be difficult discussions ahead. But we believe this is a healthy step forward," Price said in a statement.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 07:33pm

World

US orders diplomats out of Myanmar as violence spirals

The KNU, one of the biggest rebel groups, took over an army base in eastern Kayin state at the weekend, prompting the military to respond with air strikes.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 11:20am

World

US orders departure of non-essential diplomats from Myanmar

The ordered departure status will be reviewed in 30-day increments, the spokesperson added.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 10:28am

World

US denies report of potential sanctions on Lebanese central bank chief

"We have seen reports about possible sanctions on Riad Salameh. They are untrue," the spokesperson told Reuters.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:58pm

World

WHO scraps plan for interim report on Wuhan virus mission: WSJ

US State Department spokesman Ned Price called on China Thursday to share what it knows from the earliest days of the pandemic.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 09:57am

Editorials

US State Department: an honest mistake?

EDITORIAL: Surely, the United States (US) State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs didn’t...

Published 16 Feb, 2021 04:07am

World

‘There has been no change in US policy in the region,’ clarifies State Dept on its ‘India’s Jammu & Kashmir' statement

Earlier, US State Department welcomed the resumption of 4G mobile internet in 'India's Jammu & Kashmir'.
“I want to be very clear, there has been no change in US policy in the region,” said State Department spokesperson Ned Price.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 01:19pm

US State Dept calls India to lift internet blockade in IIOJK, respect freedom of expression

Tarar says Pakistan and India should work out for the reduction of tensions at LoC and start positive dialogue on the Kashmir issue
The new US administration is scrutinizing whether or not the Taliban are complying with the terms and conditions of the Afghan peace process: Tarar

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:43am

World

US 'deeply troubled' by reports of violence, irregularities in Uganda poll

She condemned attacks on political candidates, and said the State Department is "gravely concerned by harassment of and continued threats to civil society."

Published 17 Jan, 2021 11:12am

World

Taiwan says it respects decision to cancel US visit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets that the US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 11:58am

World

US tells European companies they face sanctions risk on Nord Stream 2 pipeline

On that date, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned investors in Russia's Nord Stream 2 and Turkstream pipelines they could face sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 09:21am

World

State Dept prematurely announces Trump departure

The State Department did not immediately respond to a question on whether the incident was the result of hacking or a glitch.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:27am

Pakistan

US asks Pakistan to 'further hold Lakhvi accountable' for his crimes

US State Department says Lakhvi's crimes go far beyond financing terrorism
On January 8, an anti-terrorism court sentenced LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi to 15 years in prison

Published 10 Jan, 2021 10:33am

Pakistan

Pakistan FO rejects 'selective' US designation on religious freedom blacklist

“Such subjective designations do not contribute towards promoting the cause of religious freedom worldwide.”
Pakistan and the U.S. have been constructively engaging on the subject at the bilateral level, a fact regrettably overlooked by the U.S.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 08:10pm

World

State Department tells staff: transition to Biden administration has begun

Following the November 3 election, representatives of President-elect Biden's Transition Team have arrived at the Department of State to support preparations for the transition.
Today we began the process to see what the GSA's decision was, and will do everything that's required by law. We'll make this work.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 12:12am

World

US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive

Beginning Friday, October 23, 2020, the Department is temporarily pausing all training programs related to diversity and inclusion in accordance with Executive Order.
"The pause will allow time for the Department and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review program content," it said.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

World

US State Department issues sanctions warning to banks over Hong Kong crackdown

In a report to Congress seen by Reuters, the State Department named 10 individuals, including Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam, already sanctioned over China's crackdown.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 11:56pm

World

US approves sale of jets and Patriot missiles to Switzerland

On Sunday, voters of the neutral nation approved a referendum allowing the government to spend $6.46 billion on new jets.
The Swiss government plans to decide next year among the Eurofighter from Airbus, the Rafale from France's Dassault, Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet.

Updated 01 Oct, 2020 02:26am

World

US officially notifies Hong Kong it has ended three agreements

The ending of the agreements follows US President Donald Trump's order last month to end Hong Kong's special status under US law.
The State Department said in a statement the agreements ended covered "the surrender of fugitive offenders.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 10:50pm

US State Dept says stands ready to offer assistance after Beirut blast

As a massive blast ripped through the Lebanese capital on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds.
the spokesperson said and added that the agency is working closely with local authorities to determine.

Published 04 Aug, 2020 11:11pm

Markets

US warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China

US citizens may be detained without access to US consular services or information about their alleged crime,
The security alert comes as bilateral tensions intensify over issues ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, trade, the new Hong Kong security law.

Published 11 Jul, 2020 08:43pm

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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