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COVID-19 vaccination registration for 50, above to begin in 10 days: Asad Umar

He said that the government has placed an order for coronavirus vaccine to a company for 30 million people.
The first batch of vaccine would be received during this month or next, Umar shared.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 10:04am

Markets

Japanese rubber futures end week higher

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose for an eighth straight session on Friday after US President Joe Biden signed a...

Published 14 Mar, 2021 04:13am

Markets

Dollar rises on Treasury yield spike with world awash in stimulus

Dollar index up 0.53%.
US PPI annual gain largest in nearly 2-1/2 years.
US President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on Thursday and urged US states to make all adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1.

Published 12 Mar, 2021 09:38pm

World

Novavax vaccine 96% effective against original coronavirus, 86% vs British variant in UK trial

There were no cases of severe illness or deaths among those who got the vaccine, the company said.
The vaccine was 86% effective in protecting against the more contagious virus variant first discovered and now prevalent in the United Kingdom, for a combined 90% effectiveness rate overall based on data from infections of both versions of the coronavirus.

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 04:07pm

World

EU approves Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine

The EU has so far approved three vaccines -- Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca-Oxford. Three other vaccines are under "rolling review" by the Amsterdam-based EMA -- Novavax, CureVac and Russia's Sputnik.

Published 12 Mar, 2021 10:12am

Pakistan

AstraZeneca vaccine delivery delayed by India: Dr. Nausheen

“It [the vaccine] has to come from India so they have delayed the release of the [export exemption] certificate,” says the health secretary.
The vaccine was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on March 2.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 08:14pm

World

South Korea extends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 65 and over

The KDCA is in talks with Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to import their vaccines in the second quarter.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 01:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports over 2000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; highest since January 29

Punjab reported 1,290 coronavirus cases, while Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir collectively reported 407 new cases.
There are now 17,628 active COVID-19 cases in the country.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 02:16pm

Business & Finance

Pfizer wants to make vaccine in India if faster clearance, export freedom assured

The US company pulled an application last month seeking emergency approval for its product in India after the drug regulator declined its request to skip a small local safety trial.
Pfizer was the first company to apply for emergency use authorisation in India, proposing to import doses from its US and European facilities instead of producing locally.

Published 10 Mar, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan places order for single-dose Chinese CanSinoBio vaccine

Its first tranche of 60,000 doses is expected to be delivered to Pakistan within a week.
On February 12, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had approved the vaccine for emergency use in Pakistan.

Published 10 Mar, 2021 12:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to receive 'Made in India' COVID vaccine under GAVI alliance

NHS Federal Secretary Aamir Ashraf says a total of 45 million doses of vaccine would be received under an agreement with GAVI
GAVI signed an agreement with Pakistan to provide COVID-19 vaccine in September 2020

Published 10 Mar, 2021 12:19pm

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab collectively report 926 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, Sindh recorded 101, while Punjab reported 824 new cases.
The nationwide tally has jumped to 593453.

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 12:22pm

World

Germany to receive more than 60mn vaccine doses in Q2

Health Minister Jens Spahn disclosed the figure at a closed-door meeting of federal and state health officials.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 10:17pm

There is need for effective action against global spread of fake COVID-19 vaccines, Pakistan urges world

The impact of coronavirus on transnational organized crime has been significant. There is a compelling case for enhanced int'l action to combat & dismantle networks/platforms," Munir Akram said.
He said that there can be no sustainable development without justice, rule of law and prevention and control of crime.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 11:24am

Pakistan

Coronavirus cases rise by 30% in a week after government eases restrictions

Last month, the NCOC eased most of the restrictions, allowing commercial activities, schools, offices and other workplaces to function fully.
1579 cases were reported during the past 24 hours.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 12:39pm

World

South Korea approves Pfizer covid-19 vaccine

The announcement came after the ministry approved a separate batch of Pfizer vaccines sent last month via the COVAX global vaccine.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Business & Finance

Bangladesh seeks to double vaccine purchases from Serum Institute of India

Bangladesh is also due to get a total of 68 million doses of vaccines from a WHO-backed alliance, with the first shipment of around 10 million doses expected by June, Mannan said.
"We have not ordered for any additional doses. As of now our total order is for 30 million doses," Beximco Pharmaceuticals' Chief Operating Officer Rabbur Reza told Reuters.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:52pm

World

EU says no talks under way to buy Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

"Currently no talks are ongoing to integrate the Sputnik vaccine in the portfolio," a Commission spokesman told a news conference.
Earlier on Thursday, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it had begun a rolling review of the Sputnik V vaccine, which could lead to its approval for use in all 27 EU countries.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:15pm

World

Germany approves AstraZeneca for over-65s

It added that the Permanent Vaccination authority recommended extending to the maximum 12 weeks the period between receiving the first and second doses of the vaccine.
"This is good news for older people who are waiting for a vaccine. They can now be vaccinated more quickly," the ministry said.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:01pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks open higher shrugging off US falls

Takeda Pharmaceutical was up 2.69 percent at 3,775 yen after reports said its partner US biotech firm Moderna is planning to file in Japan for approval of its coronavirus vaccine as early as Friday.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 11:27am

World

Philippines to evaluate China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Sinopharm is the sixth vaccine maker to apply for emergency use authorisation in the Southeast Asian country.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 01:35pm

Pakistan

180000 senior citizens have so far registered for coronavirus vaccine

Vaccination of those who register in this category will start this month.
An official of the Ministry of National Health Services has said there are around eight million people aged 65 and above.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:26pm

World

Freezer firm to launch probe after Japan vaccines spoiled

But it was also scrambling to secure enough special syringes needed to extract six full doses from each vial of the Pfizer vaccine.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:41am

Markets

Australia shares rise as strengthened recovery hopes enliven markets

Sanford Ltd and Genesis Energy were top gainers, each rising close to 4%.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:01am

World

Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive

India has reported more than 11 million coronavirus infections and over 157,000 deaths.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 01:06pm

World

Over 20 million get first dose of covid vaccine in UK

There were 6,035 new daily cases reported Sunday and 144 deaths, the lowest figures since early autumn.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 11:14am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,392 coronavirus cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours

Currently, there are 22,098 active coronavirus cases in the country.
1,094 people also recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 11:30am

World

US authorizes Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The move comes a day after the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously voted to approve the vaccine
The vaccine has shown 85 percent efficacy against severe forms of COVID-19 and prevents serious illness

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:44am

World

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reduces transmission after one dose - UK study

“Our findings show a dramatic reduction in the rate of positive screening tests among asymptomatic healthcare workers after a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine,” said Nick Jones, an infectious diseases specialist at Cambridge University Hospital, who co-led the study.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 04:17pm

Pakistan

Sindh to start second round of COVID-19 vaccination soon

A total of 55,458 health workers out of the 198,484 registered have been vaccinated so far.
Health workers who refuse to get the shot will be given show-cause notices and won’t be allowed to work in the health sector as they could potentially spread further mutations of the virus, Dr Pechuho warned.

Updated 24 Feb, 2021 08:10pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 15	278.43
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 15	278.23
USD to Japanese Yen / May 15	156.28
USD to Swiss Franc / May 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 15	1.26
Euro to USD / May 15	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 14	5246.68
Nasdaq / May 14	16511.18
Hang Seng / May 14	19073.71
Dow Jones / May 14	39558.11
India Sensex / May 15	73025.23
Tokyo Nikkei / May 15	38385.73
FTSE 100 / May 15	8467.99
Germany DAX 30 / May 15	18796.11

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 15	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 15	78.55
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 15	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 15	209191
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 15	2361.55
Diesel/Litre / May 15	281.96

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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