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Macron's Covid strategy: 'third way' or wrong way?

Faced with surging new coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the new measures last Thursday for around 20 million people living in Paris as well as regions in the north and south-east.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 08:36pm

World

Poland tightens partial lockdown as cases hit new record

Poland's health ministry on Thursday reported a daily increase of 34,151 cases and an additional 520 Covid-related deaths.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 07:15pm

World

India's daily virus cases cross 50,000 on lockdown anniversary

The country's known coronavirus cases are approaching 12 million, with more than 160,000 deaths.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 3,946 new COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths in 24 hours amid third wave fears

Death toll has crossed 14000.
2,747 people also recovered from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 09:52am

BR Research

Covid-19 vaccines: Thinking fast and slow

The 7-day average for covid-19 new cases is trailing 3,500. Yesterday’s fresh cases stood at 3,300. In...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 07:30am

World

Eurozone business activity rebounded in March but renewed lockdowns to hurt

LONDON: Eurozone business activity unexpectedly grew this month, a preliminary survey showed, but with much of ...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

World

Germany scraps Easter shutdown as EU limits vaccine exports

BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday backtracked on its plan to impose a strict Easter weekend shutdown after a public...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

Pakistan

Central District: Micro-smart lockdown imposed in some areas

KARACHI: The deputy commissioner of the Central District of Karachi on Wednesday imposed micro smart lockdown in ...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

Pakistan

Balochistan decides against closing educational institutions

QUETTA: Balochistan on Wednesday decided against closing the schools and other educational institutions....

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

Markets

South Africa's rand firms after CPI data, stocks down

At 1540 GMT, the rand was trading at 14.8400 against the dollar, 0.24pc firmer than its previous close.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 12:07am

Markets

German 10-year bond yields hit 5-week low, strong PMI stems fall

The news tempered the rally in bond markets but yields were set to end the day lower and prices higher, as a note of caution prevailed.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:51pm

Markets

Sterling dips as UK vaccination drive faces bump in the road

"The UK's vaccination campaign faces a bump in the road owing to the EU's plans to restrict vaccine exports," said Shaun Osborne, Chief FX Strategist at Scotiabank.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 12:06am

Pakistan

COVID-19 surge: Smart lockdown imposed in some areas of Karachi's Kemari District

The smart lockdowns will remain in place in the affected union councils (UCs) till April 4, 2021.
Three UCs of Baldia Town, including UC-5 of Saeedabad, UC-3 of Islam Nagar, and UC 1 of Gulshan-e-Ghazi have been placed under the smart lockdown.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 08:44pm

World

Belgium tightens up to tackle third virus wave

The measures will begin on Saturday and the intention remains to fully reopen the schools and ease the restrictions on April 19.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 07:51pm

World

One year from lockdown, India battles sluggish vaccine rollout and new surge

India has already suffered enough even though its case statistics are better than many feared.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:03pm

World

Poland hits daily coronavirus case record

There were also 575 Covid-related deaths, the health ministry said.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 04:41pm

World

AstraZeneca US trials thrown into doubt after promising data

WASHINGTON: A US health agency raised concerns Tuesday that AstraZeneca may have included out-of-date information...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

World

Sombre UK marks one year since first virus lockdown

LONDON: Britain on Tuesday marked the anniversary of its first coronavirus lockdown with a minute’s silence in...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

Markets

Cotton dips on demand worries

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell for the fifth straight session on Tuesday as demand worries due to a new wave of...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

World

Netherlands extends lockdown due to rising COVID-19 infections

Rutte, speaking in a live press conference, also said that a recommendation that people not travel abroad was being extended until May 15.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 12:42am

Markets

Oil plunges more than 6pc on concerns over Europe curbs, rollouts

Nearly a third of France entered a month-long lockdown on Saturday following a jump in cases in Paris and parts of northern France.

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 12:39am

Markets

Global equities, oil prices slide on concerns over Europe COVID case counts

US crude fell 4.04% to $59.07 per barrel and Brent was at $61.77, down 4.41% on the day.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 08:02pm

Markets

Oil and shares slide as sanctions, virus fears strike

US, Europe sanctions against China hit shares.
Oil slides 4% amid demand fears.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 08:00pm

Markets

Shares and oil slide as sanctions, virus fears strike

US, Europe sanctions against China hit shares.
Powell to testify on U.S. recovery.
Oil slides 4% amid demand fears.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 07:59pm

World

Denmark announces reopening once all over 50s vaccinated

Denmark has previously announced plans for the introduction of a "corona passport," which will serve as a crucial part of the reopening.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 05:55pm

Pakistan

All education, health ministers to meet at NCOC tomorrow: minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage & Culture Shafqat Mahmood has...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

Markets

European shares edge higher as autos lead gains, Turkey-exposed banks fall

The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.2pc, reversing declines from earlier in the session, with automobile stocks rising for a fifth day in the past six sessions.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

World

French new COVID-19 cases accelerate despite new lockdown

The tally of COVID-19 infections on Mondays is usually a fraction of those recorded on other days due to a lack of weekend testing and reporting.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

World

Jordan records 109 COVID-19 deaths, highest daily toll since start of pandemic

The ministry also reported 9,269 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the cumulative total to 544,724 cases.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

Markets

Oil steadies after sell-off but European lockdowns hurt outlook for demand recovery

Brent crude was up 6 cents or 0.1pc to $64.59 a barrel by 1:33 p.m. ET (1733 GMT), while U.S. oil for delivery in April fell 22 cents, or 0.4pc, to $61.20 a barrel ahead of expiry.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 11:51pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 10	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 10	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 10	157.09
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 10	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 10	1.27
Euro to USD / Jun 10	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 7	5346.99
Nasdaq / Jun 7	17133.13
Hang Seng / Jun 7	18366.95
Dow Jones / Jun 7	38798.99
India Sensex / Jun 10	76808.32
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 10	39020.49
FTSE 100 / Jun 10	8225.20
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 10	18430.01

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 7	19935
Petrol/Litre / Jun 10	268.36
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 10	75.70
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 10	239400
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 10	2296.86
Diesel/Litre / Jun 10	270.22

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jun 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jun 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jun 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jun 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jun 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jun 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jun 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jun 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jun 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jun 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jun 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jun 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jun 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jun 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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