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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200mn as Delta variant spreads

At least 2.6% of the world's population has been infected
The countries reporting the most cases on a seven-day average - the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, India and Iran - represent about 38% of all global cases reported each day.

Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:39pm

World

Taliban warn of more targeted attacks as Afghan forces defend besieged cities

The Afghan and US militaries have stepped up air strikes against the insurgents, and the Taliban say the Kabul raid is their response

Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

PML-N to launch ‘corruption paper’ to expose PTI's funding irregularities: Marriyum

Says PTI's economic plans have failed because of Imran Khan
Vows to highlight the ruling party's corruption in public projects

Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:05pm

Sports

Umar Akmal set to resume playing club cricket

Rehabilitation programme set to conclude next month, says PCB

Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:03pm

World

Biden announces $100 million in new aid for Lebanon, urges reforms

The Lebanon conference comes one year after an explosion at the Beirut port killed at least 214 people

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 08:21pm

World

Taliban claim attack on Afghanistan minister's compound

Taliban spokesperson said his group targeted the minister's residence as an important meeting was underway there

Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:43pm

Sports

Australia post 121-7 as Mustafizur takes three wickets in 2nd T20

Bangladesh, who won their first-ever T20 against Australia to lead the series 1-0, need 122 for victory

Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:31pm

Technology

Facebook's WhatsApp rolls out option for disappearing photos, videos to take on Snapchat

The feature, called View Once, will let photos and videos disappear from the chat after they have been seen, Facebook said in a blog post on Tuesday

Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan

Schools, universities to remain open: Shafqat Mahmood

Says educational institutions across the country, barring Sindh, should ensure 50 percent attendance
Exams to be held as per schedule announced by provinces

Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:03pm

World

WHO calls for moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

We cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it, says WHO director general Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 07:06pm

Sports

MCC to honour women's cricket great Heyhoe Flint with Lord's gate

Heyhoe Flint was the driving force behind the inaugural women's World Cup in 1973

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 06:55pm

Markets

KSE-100 Index ends nearly flat as bullish momentum fizzles

At close, index finishes with a gain of 31.56 points or 0.07% to settle at 47,789.88

Published 04 Aug, 2021 05:54pm

Sports

India's Bumrah and Siraj strike early blows against England

NOTTINGHAM: Jasprit Bumrah struck in the first over to dismiss Rory Burns for a duck before Mohammed Siraj removed...

Published 04 Aug, 2021 05:25pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Wednesday

At least 199,520,860 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 04 Aug, 2021 04:33pm

Pakistan

India criticised for denying foreign journalists permission to visit Pakistan via Wagah

They were supposed to attend a session of the AJK Legislative Assembly on August 5, says Chaudhry Fawad

Published 04 Aug, 2021 03:20pm

Sports

England bat in first Test as India drop Ashwin

Root decided to bat despite a green tinged pitch that looked as though it might aid a strong India pace attack

Published 04 Aug, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

India behind terrorism in Pakistan, says interior minister

Says India carried out a bomb blast in Lahore prior to the FATF decision

Published 04 Aug, 2021 02:59pm

Technology

Alibaba earnings down as China tech giants face turmoil

The Hangzhou-based company was the first of China's tech champions to feel the wrath of a government that has become concerned over their rapid growth and data security

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 02:01pm

Markets

European stocks climb at open after Asia, US gains

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed 0.5 percent to 7,139.42 points

Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:19pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks close lower on pandemic fears

Its rival shipping firm Kawasaki Kisen dropped 3.13 percent to 4,025 yen after investors were disappointed at its decision to postpone dividend payments

Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:16pm

World

2 killed, dozens injured in Czech train crash: police

The police said the accident happened shortly after 8:00 am (0600 GMT)

Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:14pm

Sports

Bangladesh confirm New Zealand T20 series in September

All the matches will be played at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:12pm

Sports

Spain's La Liga to sell $3.2 billion stake to CVC

Around 90 percent of the funds which CVC will invest will be channelled directly to La Liga's clubs, including lower tier ones

Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's active Covid-19 cases jump to 78,595 as intensity of 4th wave increases

Country reports 4,722 new cases at 8.22% positivity in 24 hours

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

Abdul Qayyum Niazi elected as AJK prime minister

Secures 33 votes in the AJK Legislative Assembly
Succeeds Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Raja Farooq Haider

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 05:14pm

World

Turkey criticises US statement on resettlement of Afghans

Hundreds of Afghans have crossed into Turkey in recent weeks amid rising violence in Afghanistan, raising concerns of a fresh influx of migrants

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:51pm

World

India's gender inequity in vaccinations narrows

The country wants to immunize all its adult population of 944 million by December and has given at least one dose to nearly 40% of them

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:46pm

World

ASEAN appoints Brunei's Erywan Yusof as envoy to Myanmar

The envoy's appointment was debated for months amid divisions within ASEAN

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:40pm

Technology

Thales to sell signalling business to Hitachi in $2bn deal

The signalling unit, which also offers train control systems and fare collection services, is small compared with competitors

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:37pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has 'options' if US continues to ignore its leadership: NSA Moeed Yusuf

Says US President Biden has not spoken to the PM of such an important country who the US itself says is make-or-break in Afghanistan's situation
US official clarifies Biden will speak to Imran Khan when the time is right

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 07:56pm

Technology

Apple works with Chinese suppliers for latest iPhones: Nikkei

Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:33pm

Business & Finance

SBP announces digital cheques clearing, unified QR code for payments initiatives

Steps aimed at increasing usage of digital financial products and services, says central bank

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:29pm

World

Boarders exit tanker off UAE coast, ship safe: British agency

The US State Department had said it was looking into reports of a maritime incident in the Gulf of Oman, but that it was too early to offer a judgement

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:29pm

World

English study finds 50-60% reduced risk of COVID for double-vaccinated

Schools have now shut for summer holidays, and cases have fallen from that peak despite legal coronavirus restrictions ending on July 19

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:22pm

Markets

CBOT corn may retest support at $5.47-3/4

Once corn drops to $5.23, the wedge will be confirmed as a top pattern

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:18pm

World

WHO's pandemic project faces cash crunch amid vaccine, oxygen shortages

Global demand for medical oxygen is currently more than a dozen times greater than before the pandemic, the document says, but many countries are struggling to access sufficient supplies

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:16pm

Sports

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's last Olympics medal hope, qualifies for javelin throw final

National champion will feature in the final round on August 7

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 12:40pm

Technology

Rothschild-backed RIT co-leads funding for crypto platform Aspen Digital

It will also have a research arm aggregating news in the sector and market insights, and would present this to clients so they can see what it could mean for their portfolios

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:04pm

Markets

New Zealand dollar spikes as jobs boom augurs Aug rate hike

Two-year bond yields shot up to 0.8% and two-year swap rates reached 1.225% - a rise of 20 basis points in just two sessions

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:03pm

Markets

Dollar pressured ahead of jobs data; kiwi leaps as rate hikes loom

The Aussie last bought $0.7406

Published 04 Aug, 2021 12:01pm

Markets

Australia shares track Wall Street higher, miners boost

The retail sub-index also gained 0.5%, with A2 Milk rising 1.7%

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:31am

Markets

Australia shares expected to gain at open, NZ rises

The benchmark fell 0.2% at close on Tuesday

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:28am

Markets

US oil may retest support at $69.72

On the daily chart, a rising trendline points at a target zone from $66.44 to $67.59

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:25am

Markets

Palm oil may consolidate in 4,105-4,197 ringgit before falling

The rise from the June 18 low of 3,251 ringgit looks quite sharp. The current fall could be similarly sharp as well

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:22am

Markets

Spot gold remains neutral in $1,802-$1,822 range

This could be a pause before a deep fall or an accumulation of bullish momentum

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:20am

Markets

Brent oil may retest support at $71.18

On the daily chart, the contract is expected to test a support at $73.50, a break below which could cause a fall to $68.43

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:18am

Markets

CBOT soybeans may retest support at $13.15

The current bounce triggered by the support at $13.06-1/4 may end around $13.27-1/2

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:15am

Markets

Yield on 10-year JGBs hits zero as worries mount over Delta variant

The five-year yield fell 0.5 basis point to minus 0.135%, a low last seen in September last year

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:13am

Markets

Coffee company JDE Peet's reports mixed H1 numbers, repeats FY targets

Revenues were 3.25 billion euros, up from 3.24 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:12am

Markets

Yuan edges up, but gains capped by worries over Delta outbreaks

In the spot market, onshore yuan opened at 6.4652 per dollar and was changing hands at 6.4608 at midday, 92 pips firmer than the previous late session close

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:10am

Markets

China shares rise on tech sector bounce; Hong Kong gains

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Tech index rose 2.76% and the IT sector rose 3%

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:06am

Markets

Japanese shares dip on Delta variant anxiety; earnings in focus

Z Holdings gained 6.3% after the internet service firm reported brisk growth in quarterly profit

Published 04 Aug, 2021 11:04am

World

Blast near Afghanistan's defence facility in Kabul, civilians injured

No militant group has claimed responsibility for the latest series of attacks in Kabul

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:59am

World

Malaysia PM says has support from majority of lawmakers

Muhyiddin has been under mounting pressure to quit after Malaysia's king last week issued a rare rebuke of a government move to revoke emergency laws without his approval

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:58am

Sports

Netherlands reaches women's finals with 5-1 win over Britain

The Netherlands had already scored 21 goals before starting the semi-finals while conceding only two goals in their previous matches in the tournament

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:54am

Markets

Wheat rebounds on supply concerns, soybeans firm

Brazil's second corn crop, badly affected by drought and an ill-timed frost in June, will fall below prior forecasts and hurt exports

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:53am

Markets

Indian shares hit all-time highs on financial, metals boost

By 0347 GMT, the blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index climbed 0.6% to 16,235 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.7% to 54,187.97

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:51am

Life & Style

Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine developer

I hope it will be part of making it more normal for girls to think about careers in science: Sarah Gilbert, co-developer of AstraZeneca vaccine

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:47am

Technology

Pakistan's Marham.pk raises $1 million in seed funding

Startup hopes to use this funding to boost growth of its healthcare app

Published 04 Aug, 2021 10:41am

World

Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs

The Indian subcontinent is traditionally the largest source market for Dubai International, which is one of the world's busiest airports and the hub for state airline Emirates

Updated 04 Aug, 2021 10:51am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Agritech / Aug 5 Agritech Limited(AGL)	6.83 ▲ 0.81 (13.46%)
Tri-Star / Aug 5 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	8.55 ▲ 1.00 (13.25%)
Escorts Bank / Aug 5 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	11.25 ▲ 1.00 (9.76%)
Hussain Ind. / Aug 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	10.07 ▲ 0.89 (9.69%)
Popular Islamic Mod. / Aug 5 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	7.84 ▲ 0.65 (9.04%)
Dawood Equities / Aug 5 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	24.37 ▲ 1.70 (7.50%)
Huffaz Pipe / Aug 5 Huffaz Seamless Pipe Industries Limited(HSPI)	18.93 ▲ 1.32 (7.50%)
Macter Int. Ltd. / Aug 5 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	162.75 ▲ 11.35 (7.50%)
Security Papers / Aug 5 Security Papers Limited(SEPL)	159.13 ▲ 11.10 (7.50%)
Artistic Den. / Aug 5 Artistic Denim Mills Limited(ADMM)	112.76 ▲ 7.86 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
Ist Paramount / Aug 5 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	7.02 ▲ -1.00 (-12.47%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 5 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	6.18 ▲ -0.82 (-11.71%)
EFG Hermes / Aug 5 EFG Hermes Pakistan Limited(EFGH)	31.22 ▲ -2.53 (-7.50%)
Quetta Textile / Aug 5 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	12.33 ▲ -1.00 (-7.50%)
Landmark Sp. / Aug 5 Landmark Spinning Industries Limited(LMSM)	24.05 ▲ -1.94 (-7.46%)
Ashfaq Textile / Aug 5 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	21.61 ▲ -1.74 (-7.45%)
TPL Ins. / Aug 5 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	36.00 ▲ -2.87 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 5 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	21.45 ▲ -1.70 (-7.34%)
J. K. Spinning / Aug 5 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	47.30 ▲ -3.70 (-7.25%)
Sardar Chemical / Aug 5 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	40.35 ▲ -3.10 (-7.13%)

Stock	Volume
Telecard Ltd. / Aug 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	57,242,000 ▼ 0.00
Hascol Petroleum / Aug 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	48,934,799 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Aug 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	45,390,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Aug 5 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	43,094,500 ▼ 0.00
Pace (Pakistan) / Aug 5 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	20,223,000 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Aug 5 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	19,240,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Glass / Aug 5 Ghani Global Glass Limited(GGGL)	18,042,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Aug 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	15,267,776 ▼ 0.00
Agritech / Aug 5 Agritech Limited(AGL)	14,764,500 ▼ 0.00
Sui Northern / Aug 5 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	11,626,586 ▼ 0.00

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 3	163.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 3	163.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 3	109.00
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 3	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 3	1.39
Euro to USD / Aug 3	1.19
UK LIBOR % / Aug 3	0.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 3	4423.15
India Sensex / Aug 3	53823.36
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 3	27641.83
Nasdaq / Aug 3	14761.30
Hang Seng / Aug 3	26194.82
FTSE 100 / Aug 3	7105.72
Dow Jones / Aug 3	34116.40
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 3	15555.08
France CAC40 / Aug 3	6723.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Aug 3	70.40
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Aug 3	13180.00
Gold 10 Grams / Aug 3	93920.00
Gold Spot / Aug 3	1813.80
Cotton / Aug 3	89.87

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