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German COVID-19 cases jump by most since early Jan

On Thursday, Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the changes to the Infection Protection Act which include curfews once the seven-day virus incidence exceeds 100,000.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:55am

World

Laschet stands his ground in Merkel succession showdown

"I have no sign of movement in any of the candidates so far," said one CDU lawmaker who supports Soeder.
The rivals to succeed Merkel, who is stepping down after a Sept. 26 federal election, went head to head on Tuesday to win the support of lawmakers, exposing deep rifts within the parliamentary bloc.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 05:40pm

World

Merkel seizes reins as German states dither over virus

Currently coronavirus measures are decided on in consultation with Berlin and -- in theory -- implemented by the federal states.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Opinion

Two conservatives declare bids in race to succeed Merkel

The head of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party and its smaller Bavarian sister party both declared themselves...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Germany says ready to boost investment

BERLIN (Germany): Germany on Monday expressed intent to increase investment in Pakistan’s diverse sectors and ...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:27am

World

Germany's Merkel says third wave of pandemic may be toughest

"Testing will help us to build a bridge until vaccinations start to take effect," she said.
The further development of Germany's economy would depend on whether the country can bring the infection rate under control.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 06:23pm

World

Merkel party chief swings ahead in race to be next chancellor

Long-time Merkel ally Laschet took over as CDU leader in January but has since suffered a series of setback including a damaging spat with Merkel over virus containment measures.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 05:07pm

World

German Chancellor Merkel mourns Britain's Prince Philip

"The death of Prince Philip fills me with great sorrow," she said in a statement posted by her spokeswoman on Twitter. "His friendship to Germany, his straightforwardness and his sense of duty will not be forgotten," she added.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:27pm

World

Ukraine's Zelensky on frontline as Merkel urges Putin to pull back troops

In a phone call with Putin on Thursday, Merkel urged him to reduce Moscow's "troop reinforcements" on the border "to de-escalate tensions".

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:33pm

World

Merkel backs tougher COVID lockdown in Germany

Germany is struggling to tackle a third wave of the pandemic and several regional leaders have called for a short, sharp lockdown while the country tries to vaccinate more people.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:49am

World

China-EU relations face challenges, Xi tells Germany's Merkel

The EU imposed its first significant sanctions against Chinese officials since 1989 over alleged human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:28am

World

Merkel backs 'short national lockdown' to tame virus

Merkel backs calls for a "short national lockdown", Ulrike Demmer said, noting that the country's health system was under growing pressure.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 04:42pm

World

Abbas headed to Germany for 'medical tests': Palestinian presidency source

He was to fly to Germany before returning on Thursday, the source added, requesting anonymity pending an official announcement.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 04:47pm

World

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

ROME: Millions of Christians around the world were on Saturday facing another Easter weekend under restrictions...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Merkel and party chief at odds over virus measures

BERLIN: The leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party pushed back Monday against the chancellor's...

Updated 31 Mar, 2021 10:14am

World

Germany to restrict use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine: Merkel

"Everything is based on one principle and that is trust," Merkel said at a news conference. "Confidence arises from the knowledge that every suspicion is counted in every individual case."

Published 31 Mar, 2021 01:19am

World

Merkel party chief defiant in row over virus measures

"We need more trust in people and their power to make changes, if you just let them do it," he said.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 04:43pm

Covid probably came to humans from animals: WHO

GENEVA: Covid-19 probably passed to humans from a bat via an intermediary animal, an international expert mission to...

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am

Markets

Euro zone yields rise, but surging COVID-19 cases fuel caution

German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the weekend pressured states to step up their pandemic response to try to stem the rise in cases.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 02:23am

World

Merkel and party chief at odds over virus measures

She also directly criticised the chief of her CDU party Armin Laschet for "choosing an implementation that carries too much room for manoeuvre".

Published 29 Mar, 2021 07:30pm

Markets

Euro zone yields rise but surging COVID-19 cases fuel caution

German yields inch higher after strong week.
Investors eye rising COVID-19 cases, inflation data.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:47pm

World

Merkel urges errant German states to stick to virus plan

The small southwestern state of Saarland has said it plans to end its shutdown completely and open leisure, sports and entertainment facilities after Easter to those who can provide a negative test.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 10:25am

World

Demand for German goods keeps factories humming through lockdown

The Ifo institute said its business climate index shot up to 96.6, the highest reading since June 2019, from an upwardly revised 92.7 in February. A Reuters poll of analysts had pointed to a March reading of 93.2.
Despite rising infection numbers, the German economy started spring with confidence," said Ifo President Clemens Fuest.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 06:13pm

Markets

Tokyo rubber futures down

TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures dropped to their lowest in more than five weeks on Thursday due to worries about slow...

Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am

World

Merkel: EU joint debt plan must remain 'one-off' instrument

German chancellor urges lawmakers to back EU recovery fund.
Merkel calls fund 'indispensable' tool to overcome crisis.
Bundestag lower house of parliament ratifies legislation.
Legal challenges could slow down further ratification.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 08:13pm

Markets

Dollar extends four-month high to euro as recovery outlooks diverge

"A significant delay to Europe's re-opening efforts will only widen the divergence between the economic outlook in Europe and the US," putting additional pressure on the euro, she said.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:25am

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

Markets

Oil jumps 6pc after Suez Canal ship grounding

NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 6% on Wednesday after a ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, and worries that the...

Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am

World

AstraZeneca says 29mn COVID-19 doses in Italy are for EU, poorer countries

EU lawmaker Peter Liese, from the same party as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said the report left him speechless, and he urged AstraZeneca to clarify the situation.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:58pm

Markets

Sagging oil price surges 6pc as grounded ship blocks Suez Canal

The gains appeared to stabilize the market that had slumped from early this month, when prices hit their highest levels this year on expectations for demand recovery.

Updated 25 Mar, 2021 12:06am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40
France CAC40 / Apr 18	8023.26
India Sensex / Apr 19	72222.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	84.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2382.04
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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