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Britain to discuss tighter travel restrictions - BBC

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a news conference on Friday that the UK may need to implement further measures to protect its borders from new variants of COVID-19.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:47pm

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British PM says new variant may carry higher risk of death

Johnson said that the impact of the new variant, which is already known to be more transmissable, was putting the health service under “intense pressure”.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:15pm

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UK's Johnson says record COVID-19 death figures are appalling

Britain reported a record daily number of deaths with 1,820 people dying within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:31pm

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UK's Johnson 'looks forward' to working with Biden

"Congratulations to Joe Biden on being sworn in as President of the United States and to Kamala Harris on her historic inauguration," Johnson tweeted.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:21pm

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British PM Johnson says he's looking forward to working with Biden

As I said when I spoke with him on his election as President, I look forward to working with him.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 06:07pm

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UK PM Johnson says COVID inquiry not a good use of resources while hospitals under pressure

The NHS is under unprecedented pressure (and) the entire British state is trying to fight COVID to roll out the biggest vaccination programme in the history of our country.
The idea that we should now concentrate ... vast state resources to an inquiry now.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

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COVID situation in UK is serious despite falling infections, PM tells ministers

The prime minister opened cabinet with an update on the current COVID situation.
the situation remains very serious and it remains as important as ever for people to follow the guidance to continue to suppress the spread of the virus.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 07:56pm

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UK's Johnson criticised over lack of COVID-19 welfare commitment

The number of those receiving it has soared, with applications almost doubling to 5.8 million from pre-pandemic levels.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:09pm

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UK PM, finance minister to meet business leaders on COVID recovery

The council later today is co-chaired by the prime minister and the chancellor and it will be an opportunity for members to share their views on the economy.
The government is also setting up a "better regulation committee", also chaired by Sunak.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:08pm

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UK shopper numbers down 10.9pc last week as lockdowns bite

On Jan. 4, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered England into a new national lockdown to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases that threatens to overwhelm parts of the health system.
Springboard said footfall was down 14.6% in shopping centres, 11.5% lower in high streets and down 5.8% in retail parks.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 05:07pm

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Vaccinations of care home residents to be completed by month-end, says UK PM

"Clearly we've got a problem there again, that's why we are working flat out to vaccinate care home workers and care home residents,"

Published 16 Jan, 2021 12:57am

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Britain tightens borders to keep out new COVID-19 variants

Britain has already felt the effects of mutations in the virus, after a variant first discovered in England has proved to be more transmissible.

Updated 16 Jan, 2021 12:37am

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UK to step up coronavirus vaccinations: FT

The government is preparing to vaccinate all individuals over the age of 50 by mid- to late March, The Times reported on Friday citing Whitehall sources.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 12:22pm

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UK reports new daily high of 1,564 COVID-19 deaths, second wave now more deadly

The reported daily number of deaths exceeded the 1,325 recorded on Jan. 8 and comes as Britain battles a new, more transmissible variant of the virus.

Updated 14 Jan, 2021 12:38am

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UK PM Johnson ‘more and more obsessed’ about climate change action

"I'm becoming more and more obsessed with what we can do," Johnson said, adding that the green agenda provided an opportunity to aid economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 12:10am

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UK PM vows action over free school meals after Rashford intervention

Rashford again played a key role in pressuring ministers by this week sharing unhappy parents' images of the meagre food supplies on social media.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 07:18pm

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PM Johnson says UK in 'race against time' as it faces worst weeks of pandemic

The first daily vaccination statistics showed that nearly 2.3 million people had so far received their first doses of a COVID vaccine and nearly 400,000 had received a second dose.

Updated 12 Jan, 2021 12:02am

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UK pledges $4bn to nature and biodiversity protection

The money will come from an existing commitment of 11.6 billion pounds for international climate finance.
We will not achieve our goals on climate change, sustainable development or preventing pandemics if we fail to take care of the natural world that provides us with the food we eat.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 06:40pm

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On Capitol violence, UK's Johnson says President Trump 'completely wrong'

"And I unreservedly condemn encouraging people to behave in the disgraceful way that they did in the Capitol."

Published 07 Jan, 2021 11:52pm

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British health minister defends decision to space COVID-19 vaccine doses

Hancock said partial protection for more people would do more good than full protection for a select few.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 11:44pm

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British PM Johnson says England's lockdown will be slowly unwrapped

Gradual unwrapping of lockdown.
Johnson defends decision on schools.
Criticism of decisions in Conservatives.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 07:12pm

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UK PM Johnson plans COVID-19 testing for overseas visitors

"We will be bringing in measures to ensure that we test people coming into this country and prevent the virus from being re-admitted," Johnson told a press conference.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:51am

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More than 1.3 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 in UK, says Johnson

Johnson said more than 1.3 million people had been vaccinated as of Tuesday afternoon, adding that nearly 1,000 vaccination sites would be ready by the end of the week.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:21am

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UK PM postpones India trip due to Covid crisis

Johnson still hopes to visit India in the first half of 2021, before Modi is due to attend a G7 summit in Britain later this year.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 07:46pm

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UK offers extra $6.2bn to firms to soften new COVID-19 recession

UK offers more grants to firms affected by lockdown.
Economy seen contracting again in first quarter.
Sunak says measures will help workers be ready for recovery.
British Chambers of Commerce urges full-year support plan.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:09pm

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British PM Boris Johnson orders a national lockdown as COVID-19 variant spreads

The lockdown will remain in place at least through the middle of February.
Schools will be closed while people have been banned from leaving home for all but exercise and essential shopping.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 11:23am

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UK PM Johnson to set out COVID lockdown measures on Monday

He will make a televised address at 8 p.m. on Monday, and parliament will be recalled on Wednesday.
The spread of the new variant of COVID-19 has led to rapidly escalating case numbers across the country.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:13pm

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UK PM Johnson to impose tougher COVID-19 curbs shortly

Cases of COVID-19 have risen sharply in Britain in recent weeks, fuelled by a new and more transmissible variant of the virus.
If you look at the numbers, there's no question that we're going to have to take tougher measures and we'll be announcing those in due course.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

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Stricter lockdown restrictions probably on the way, says UK PM Johnson

Johnson sets policy for England, with rules in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales set by their devolved authorities.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 09:12pm

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Scotland must wait a generation for new vote: Johnson

Recent polls have shown consistent support for independence, boosted by rows between London and the devolved governments over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:11pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 14	278.71
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 14	278.51
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 14	157.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 14	1.28
Euro to USD / Jun 14	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 14	5,431.60
India Sensex / Jun 14	76,992.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 14	38,814.56
Nasdaq / Jun 14	17,688.88
Hang Seng / Jun 14	17,941.78
FTSE 100 / Jun 14	8,146.86
Dow Jones / Jun 14	38,589.16
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 14	18,002.02

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 14	78.45
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 14	19,935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 14	207,047
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 14	2,333.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 14	72.14
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	258.16

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Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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