Web archive - August 20, 2021

World

Biden vows to bring home every American who wants to leave Afghanistan

We’re going to do everything to provide safe evacuation for our Afghan allies, says US president

World

Putin says other countries must not impose their values on Afghanistan

Russian president calls on global community to prevent the 'collapse' of Afghanistan following Taliban takeover

World

Modi’s popularity nose-dives due to handling of Covid-19 pandemic

Indian prime minister’s popularity rating has dropped from 66% to 24% in one year, reveals survey

Business

Market watch: Stocks close week on bullish note

Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 341.37 points to settle at 47,599.82

World, Technology

Indian firm buys 30% stake in Turkish drone maker

Defence industry analysts hail performance and growing market share of Turkish-made drones

Business

Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $3m to $17.6b

Central bank cites no reason for increase

World

Taliban want China to play ‘huge role’ in rebuilding Afghanistan

China is a big country with a huge economy and capacity, Suhail Shaheen tells Chinese state media

World

In IIOJK, few now dare to speak out

Arbitrary arrests, intimidation by security forces have left many Kashmiris too scared to voice dissent

World

Taliban not as they were 20 years ago, says Afghan expert

Ahmad Muwaffaq Zaidan, author of 'The Long Summer of Afghanistan,' says Taliban rule to impact Muslim world

Business

Oil heads for 6% weekly drop as Delta variant spreads

Prices near three-month lows as fresh lockdowns dampen outlook for fuel demand