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UN chief: COVID-19 signals need for global approach to problems

The UN supply chain was also important in moving medical goods around the globe as COVID-19 spread, Guterres said.

Published 26 Jun, 2020 02:46am

World

US, Europe battle fresh virus surges

The reminder that the pandemic -- which has claimed more than 480,000 lives around the world -- is far from over came amid more grim news for the world's airlines.

Published 26 Jun, 2020 02:33am

Business & Finance

Moderna picks drugmaker Catalent to manufacture potential COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine, among the first to be tested in humans in the United States, was found to produce protective antibodies in a small group of healthy volunteers.
There are no approved treatments or vaccines for COVID-19 and experts have cautioned that a sa

Published 25 Jun, 2020 06:18pm

World

Virus yet to peak in Americas as 10m case mark looms: WHO

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Wednesday it expected coronavirus cases to hit 10 million worldwide in ...

Published 25 Jun, 2020 02:50am

Business & Finance

AstraZeneca taps Scottish firm for 10th COVID-19 vaccine supply deal

Symbiosis Pharmaceutical said on Wednesday it agreed to make and supply an unspecified number of units of the vaccine, AZD1222, for AstraZeneca to use in clinical trials.
It is fantastic to see the continued success of Symbiosis in Scotland, and I app

Published 24 Jun, 2020 06:52pm

Markets

Post COVOD-19 Impact

The devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic on this universe was very devastating without any doubt almost involving...

Updated 24 Jun, 2020 11:13am

Markets

Cuban response to the coronavirus pandemic - II

ARTICLE: In the field of bio-technological research Cuban contribution is noteworthy, e.g., a drug, Interferon...

Published 24 Jun, 2020 03:13am

World

China to run human coronavirus vaccine trial in UAE

Such trials involve thousands of participants and normally take place in countries where the virus is widespread

Published 23 Jun, 2020 08:18pm

Business & Finance

Inovio gets $71mn from US defense dept for COVID-19 vaccine device

There are currently no approved treatments or vaccines for the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Experts predict that a safe and effective vaccine could take at least 12 to 18 months to develop.

Updated 23 Jun, 2020 05:08pm

World

Sanofi eyes approval of COVID-19 vaccine by first half of 2021

There are currently no vaccines to prevent the coronavirus that has infected more than 9 million people and killed over 469,000 globally

Published 23 Jun, 2020 04:39pm

Chinese firm gets approval to begin human testing for potential coronavirus vaccine

Vaccine is co-developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical and the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 11:48am

World

Sanofi eyes approval of COVID-19 vaccine by first half of 2021

The probability of success for Sanofi is "higher than anybody else," the CEO said.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 11:43am

World

Virus cases top 9 million as WHO says pandemic 'accelerating'

DUBAI: Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday shortly after the World Health Organization ...

Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am

Business & Finance

Bank of Canada sees 'bumpy' recovery from pandemic

The pandemic is likely to inflict some lasting damage to demand and supply. The recovery will likely be prolonged and bumpy.
"Our main concern is to avoid a persistent drop in inflation by helping Canadians get back to work," Macklem said,

Published 22 Jun, 2020 09:15pm

World

China's Li says EU is a partner, despite tensions

New coronavirus impacted EU-China relations.
EU also concerned by China's security law for Hong Kong.
Tough to conclude investment pact by end of 2020.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 07:21pm

Life & Style

Shakira and Dwayne Johnson will highlight coronavirus equity concert

The concert is part of a campaign calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available for all.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 06:11pm

World

Coronavirus pandemic still accelerating: WHO chief

The WHO warned last week of a new and dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic, with people tiring of lockdowns despite the disease's rapid spread.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 05:59pm

World

Beijing coronavirus cases to see 'cliff-like' drop this week

The city of more than 20 million people reported its first case of a new spike in infections on June 11, linked to a sprawling wholesale food centre.
Beijing reported on Monday nine new cases had been confirmed the previous day, sharply down from 22

Published 22 Jun, 2020 04:55pm

World

UK to seek new powers to scrutinise foreign takeovers

LONDON: Britain will seek changes to the law to allow scrutiny of some foreign takeovers to ensure they do not...

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:03am

World

Spain reopens border as Latin America cases pass two million

MADRID: Spain reopened its borders on Sunday, getting rid of one of the most potent emblems of Europe's battle...

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:03am

Business & Finance

Need for establishing new trade centres in region stressed

LAHORE: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, while reiterating that Pakistan desires peaceful relations with all...

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:03am

Chinese researchers launch phase-2 human test for possible coronavirus vaccine

The phase-2 trial will determine the shot's dose and continue to evaluate whether the potential vaccine can safely trigger immune responses in healthy people

Published 21 Jun, 2020 01:27pm

World

AstraZeneca agrees to supply Europe with 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Firm says deliveries of the vaccine will start by the end of 2020

Published 14 Jun, 2020 01:20pm

World

Oxford Biomedica eyes UK supply boost of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

The gene and cell therapy firm said it agreed to a five-year partnership with the Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre for equipment at its facility in Oxford

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:00pm

World

Global vaccines programme gets $8.8bn shot in the arm

More than 50 countries took part as well as individuals such as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation pledged $1.6 billion.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 03:04am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 14	278.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 14	278.07
USD to Japanese Yen / May 14	156.37
USD to Swiss Franc / May 14	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 14	1.26
Euro to USD / May 14	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5246.68
India Sensex / May 14	73104.61
Tokyo Nikkei / May 14	38552.29
Nasdaq / May 14	16511.18
Hang Seng / May 14	19073.71
FTSE 100 / May 14	8428.13
Dow Jones / May 14	39558.11
Germany DAX 30 / May 14	18716.42

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 14	78.51
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 14	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 14	207733
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 14	2357
Cotton US¢/pound / May 14	73.78
Petrol/Litre / May 15	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

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

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