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EU leaders summit July 17-18 on virus recovery package

The leaders will devote the talks to the 750-billion-euro ($842-billion) recovery roadmap put forward by EU Commission president.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 05:39pm

Govt decides to implement lockdown in sensitive areas

According to the statement of the commissioner, commissioner Karachi is issuing notifications with details of areas. Traffic will be restricted in restricted areas during the lockdown.

Published 18 Jun, 2020 11:43am

Pakistan

Some areas of Lahore to be put under complete lockdown for two weeks: Yasmin Rashid

Minister said lockdown will be imposed from midnight.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 01:03pm

World

Britain records lowest daily virus toll since March

The number of deaths in Britain since the start of the pandemic now stands at 41,698 but is likely to be higher than 50,000.

Published 15 Jun, 2020 01:59am

Pakistan

PM’s concept of smart lockdown acknowledged by world: Fawad

He said many countries including Pakistan had eased in lockdown to facilitate their people especially daily wagers.

Published 12 Jun, 2020 01:38am

PM offers to help India, share Pakistan's cash transfer program to cope with coronavirus

He said his government's cash transfer program is lauded internationally for its transparency.

Updated 11 Jun, 2020 02:43pm

WHO recommends Pakistan reimpose intermittent lockdowns as COVID-19 cases rise sharply

A total of 108,316 cases and 2,172 deaths, have been recorded, with Monday seeing a single-day record of 105 fatalities.
WHO strongly recommends the government adapt the two weeks off and two weeks on strategy.
Punjab and Sindh authorities both end

Published 10 Jun, 2020 02:37am

World

Qatar to lift lockdown in four phases from June 15

She told a news conference the second phase of easing the lockdown would start on July 1, the third on Aug. 1 and the fourth on Sept. 1.
Everyone entering Qatar will be required to undergo a two-week quarantine in specially designated hotels at their

Published 09 Jun, 2020 01:48am

World

Bangladesh police turn to yoga to boost health during pandemic

Police officers played a key role in enforcing a lockdown in the country of 168 million people before it was lifted at the end of May.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:49pm

Business & Finance

Uganda central bank cuts its policy rate to 7pc

Uganda's central bank cut its benchmark lending rate for the next two months by 100 basis points to 7pc to help underpin the east African nation's economy.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:16pm

World

Saudi virus cases top 100,000 with new spike ahead of the Hajj

The measures include a curfew running from 3 pm to 6 am, a suspension of prayers in mosques and a stay-at-home order for public and private sector workers in the Red Sea city whose airport serves pilgrims.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 02:19am

Virus deaths top 400,000 as Latin America infections rise

Almost half of the deaths have been recorded in Europe, US remains the hardest-hit nation with 109,802 deaths, followed by Britain with 40,542.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 12:18am

World

UK should have gone into coronavirus lockdown sooner: govt scientific adviser

Britain is one of the worst-hit countries in the world, with a death toll of more than 50,000 from COVID-19, according to a Reuters tally this week based on official sources.

Published 07 Jun, 2020 03:43pm

Usman Buzdar orders strict action against those not following SOPS

Markets that do not follow the guidelines will now be forced to close.

Published 04 Jun, 2020 12:35pm

World

UK PM defends under-fire virus 'test and trace' scheme

The government aims to be able to trace the contacts of 10,000 people a day.

Published 04 Jun, 2020 03:11am

Govt considering to toughen lockdown after spike in COVID-19 cases

PM expressed concern over increasing coronavirus cases and public's failure to follow SOPs

Updated 03 Jun, 2020 04:46pm

Business & Finance

Ghandhara Nissan resumes operations after Sindh govt approval

The announcement comes just days after the Government of Sindh announced relaxation in lockdown.

Published 03 Jun, 2020 12:03pm

Business & Finance

Business hours increase, as Sindh extends lockdown

According to the Home Department notification, all markets and shops will be open five days a week from Monday to Friday and business hours will be from 6 am to 7 pm.

Published 02 Jun, 2020 01:28pm

World

New Zealand may remove all virus restriction next week

*Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand could move to alert level 1 next week.

Published 02 Jun, 2020 11:06am

Govt easing lockdown to facilitate poor, boost economy: PM

*Imran says lockdown is not a solution but a precaution to curb spread of virus

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 07:40pm

World

UK is following scientific advice on cautious lockdown easing, minister says

The overall view from SAGE - the scientific advisory group on emergencies which advises the government - their overall view is that we must do this cautiously and that is precisely what we are doing.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:49pm

Business & Finance

Spain's factories pick up pace in May as lockdown eases

The International Monetary Fund has predicted a contraction of 8pc in 2020, and Spain's central bank has forecast a recession of up to 12.4pc.

Published 01 Jun, 2020 03:31pm

PM chairs NCC meeting today to decide coronavirus lockdown

*Total number of cases in the country have crossed 72000.

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 07:09pm

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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