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US Dollar falls 57 paisa in interbank

Dollar To PKR: Today 1 Dollar Rate In Pakistan, 15th Jun 2020

The value of US Dollar has decreased by 57 paisa in interbank. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the US Dollar has become 57 paisa cheaper in the interbank market. Forex dealers said, the dollar fell from 164.89 to close at 164.32. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate for today: https://t.co/92cqlNQH4w pic.twitter.com/2VYHAaT6G1 — … Read more

Remdesivir not enough to cure COVID-19

Remdesivir

Medical Experts from all around the world are tirelessly making efforts to find the perfect cure of the deadly novel coronavirus that has killed thousands across the globe. However, the health experts have completed the first ever major trial of the antiviral drug named as remdesivir said to be the cure for the dread virus.  … Read more

US lauds Pakistan for meaningful cooperation in Afghan Peace Process

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US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells has once again appreciated Pakistan for its solid and meaningful cooperation for peace in Afghanistan. Media reports said that while giving an online media briefing, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells … Read more

US slaps Iranian Interior Minister with sanctions, 7 other officials blacklisted

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United States of America US has imposed sanctions on Iranian Interior minister alleging him for abusing human rights. Media reports said The US Treasury said in a statement that Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli gave orders authorizing the Law Enforcement Forces (LEF) to use lethal force in response to protests in November, leading to … Read more

World Health Assembly convenes amidst China US tension

WHO says asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is very rare

The World Health Organization (WHO) kicked off the first virtual session of the World Health Assembly today (May 18), experts say that tensions between the United States and China could affect concrete steps needed to tackle the coronavirus. According to a reports, the duration of the annual meeting of the World Health Organization has been … Read more

Tensions mount further between US and China over Huawei

Tensions mount further between US and China over Huawei

The trade war between the United States and China is set to escalate as the Trump administration tightens restrictions on the supply of US technology and software to smartphone company Huawei. The U.S. government issued a new order on Friday barring Huawei and its suppliers from using U.S. technology and software, a move likely to … Read more

Turkey helped 80 countries to fight against coronavirus

Turkey

Turkish vice president said that Turkey has provided medical aid to 80 countries to combat the coronavirus. While giving an interview to an online channel, vice president Fuat Oktay said that the country had helped 80 countries that have asked us to help. It is to be noted that 146,457 people have been infected by … Read more

US extends executive order banning Huawei until May 2021

Huawei takes over Samsung

United States extended the executive order banning Chinese company Huawei until May 2021, said a recent report. As per details, President of the United States Donald Trump extended his executive order, originally signed last May, for one more, declaring a national emergency and halting American companies from purchasing or using telecommunications equipment made by firms … Read more

Ration distribution continues in US due to coronavirus outbreak

us coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic has also disappointed the world’s most powerful economy and superpower, the United States. According to the details, long queues of vehicles were also observed in the United States. The US state of Connecticut has long queues for free rations. The Coronavirus epidemic has also forced American citizens to line up for rations. … Read more

Iran ready for prisoners swap with US amid coronavirus

Iran prisoner swap with US

The spokesman of Iranian government, Ali Rabiei said on Sunday that Tehran was ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States without preconditions. According to the details, if a swap goes successful then it would be one of very rare instances of cooperation in an otherwise deeply frayed U.S.-Iran relationship which has grown … Read more

Donald Trump, Pence test negative after white house valet tests positive for COVID-19

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The President of United States Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have tested negative for coronavirus. A member of the U.S. military who works at the White House as a valet tested positive for COVID-19. According to the details, during a meeting with the governor of Texas in the Oval Office on Thursday (May … Read more

Oil markets traded above $30 a barrel for the first time

Oil markets

Finally a sigh of relief breathed by oil markets on Tuesday amid the signs of global abundance, after Brent crude, the Middle East benchmark, traded above $30. Media reports said, after witnessing heavy fallout previous month, Brent crude, the Middle East benchmark, traded above $30 a barrel for the first time.  It rose by $3.77, … Read more

Death toll of COVID-19 outbreak rises to over 245,000 across globe

Coronavirus-Pakistan to get $4 million aid from Japan

The coronavirus has killed over more than 245,617 people around the globe. According to the details, deadly COVID-19 has reached every corner of earth and restricted the half of the population to their homes. The sources said that it has infected 3,516,381 people in the planet while 1,134,084 patients have been recovered. The maximum cases … Read more

US thanks Turkey for medical aid against COVID-19

us thanks Turkey for aid

The United States thanked Turkey for sending medical aid to fight against coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thanked Turkey on Sunday for sending a plane with medical supplies. Mike Pompeo said in his statement on twitter, “We are grateful for our  @NATO Ally #Turkey. Their support is helping … Read more

Coronavirus cases jump to 1m across United Satets

Coronavirus US

The coronavirus cases have been jumped to 1 million in the United States. According to the details, 1,013,290  people have been tested positive for COVID-19. It is to be noted that 123,903 patients have been recovered and 23,822 has lost their lives. The sources also said that 301 new cases have been died of coronavirus. … Read more

Donald Trump says US may seek damages from China over coronavirus

Twitter labels Trump's label with fact-check warning

US President Donald Trump blamed China for COVID-19 pandemic again on Monday (April 27) in his press conference. According to the details, during a press conference at the White House, the president made the threat to China after being asked whether he was considering seeking money from Beijing for its response to the coronavirus outbreak. Trump … Read more

Automobile Factories in US to be closed for another two weeks amid COVID-19

Automobile Factories

United States Automobile Factories are likely to be closed for another two weeks amid the coronavirus also known as Covid-19 pandemic. Media report said Detroit Automobile Factories employ about 150,000 factory workers mainly in the industrial Midwest. This move probably means that factories of all three Detroit automakers will halted for at least another two … Read more

Coronavirus kills three more Pakistanis in US

Coronavirus

Three more Pakistanis died of the coronavirus in the United States. According to the details, 887,622 people have been affected by the deadly COVID-19 and 50,283 people lost their lives because of it in the US. Pakistani Consulate confirmed this and said that more than dozen Pakistanis are in quarantine centers. A Pakistani journalist from … Read more

US President wishes Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims

US President wishes Ramadan Mubarak

Donald Trump has wished Ramadan Mubarak on Thursday (April 23). The president of United States said, “I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.” The statement reads, “For millions around the globe, this holy month is an opportunity to renew and strengthen their faith through … Read more

China to donate additional $30 million to WHO after US stops funds

WHO says asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is very rare

China has announced on Thursday (April 23) that it will donate $30 million additional to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help in the world fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the detail, China took this decision to donate cash to WHO, days after US said it would freeze funding. Foreign ministry spokesman Hua … Read more

Police Throws off Rider from bus for not wearing mask – Watch Video

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A video footage went viral on social media showing city officials in US City Philadelphia dragging a man off a bus, purportedly because he wasn’t wearing a mask. Video footage of police physically dragging a man off a bus in Philadelphia for allegedly not complying with a mandate that riders must wear masks for everyone’s … Read more

US Pressurizes KSA to cut crude output

oil

United States is pressurizing Saudi Arabia to put oil cut in motion. Media reports said that the Republican senators from oil states talked to officials from the Kingdom and urged them to take timely actions to cut crude output. Senators Dan Sullivan and Kevin Cramer the call. These are the senators who introduced legislation in … Read more

Total liquid foreign reserves decreased US$ 1880.8 million in one month

liquid foreign reserves

The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 16,988.2 million on 03-April-2020. According to SBP US$ 1880.8 million is decline in the month of March. US$ 18,869.0 million on 28-February-2020. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is Foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan is US$ 12,757.5 million … Read more

COVID-19 death toll increases to over 80,000 across planet

coronavirus death toll

The coronavirus has killed over more than 83,000 people around the planet. According to the details, deadly COVID-19 has reached every corner of earth and restricted the half of the population to their homes. The world leaders has also infected by this virus. Prime Minister of UK, Boris Johnson has been shifted to hospital. Queen … Read more

Taliban claims US violates peace deal in Afghanistan

Taliban

Taliban said that the peace deal with the United States is on a breaking point because of the violation of the deal from Washington. Earlier on February 29, United States of America and the Afghan Taliban signed the peace deal in Qatar – the capital city of Doha after a long spell of negotiations. According … Read more

COVID-19 death toll increases to over 70,000 across planet

Coronavirus deaths

The coronavirus has killed over more than 70,000 people around the planet. According to the details, deadly COVID-19 has reached every corner of earth and restricted the half of the population to their homes. The world leaders has also infected by this virus. Prime Minister of UK, Boris Johnson has been shifted to hospital. Queen … Read more

Roman Reigns out of WrestleMania

Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns was set to face Goldberg at WrestleMania 36 for the Universal Title. Now he won’t be on the show of shows as planned. Roman Reigns will not be competing for the WWE Universal Title at WrestleMania 36. Due to his compromised immune system, he does not feel comfortable making the trip to Orlando … Read more

US indicts Venezuela’s president on narco-terrorism charges

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The U.S. government on Thursday indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and more than a dozen other top Venezuelan officials on charges of “narco-terrorism,” the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign aimed at ousting the socialist leader. According to the sources of Reuters, The State Department has offered a reward of up to $15 … Read more