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Shanghai inches towards COVID lockdown exit, Beijing plays defence

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Shanghai cautiously pushed ahead on Saturday with plans to restore part of its transport network...

Published 21 May, 2022 10:47am

World

China’s zero-Covid policy to hit Asia aviation recovery: IATA

SINGAPORE: China’s zero-Covid policy will hold back a full air travel recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, a top...

Published 17 May, 2022 02:48pm

World

Shanghai aims to reopen more COVID-shut businesses, Beijing battles on

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Shanghai will gradually begin reopening businesses such as shopping malls and hair salons in...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:16pm

World

Shanghai hunkers down for final COVID battle, Beijing outbreak stubborn

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Shanghai was tightening its COVID-19 lockdown for what it hoped would be the final week of its...

Published 14 May, 2022 10:00am

World

Beijing residents swamp supermarkets after lockdown rumours

BEIJING: Beijing residents rushed to supermarkets on Thursday as Chinese officials tried to curb mounting panic over...

Published 12 May, 2022 05:36pm

World

As Beijing COVID outbreak proves stubborn, mass tests becoming routine

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Millions of Beijing residents queued up for another round of COVID-19 tests on Sunday as China's...

Updated 08 May, 2022 11:11am

World

Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid outbreak

BEIJING: Millions of people in Beijing returned to work Thursday, many remotely, with scores of subway stations shut...

Published 05 May, 2022 10:44am

World

Setback for Shanghai’s COVID battle; Beijing focus on mass testing

SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s commercial capital of Shanghai was dealt a blow on Monday as authorities reported 58 new...

Published 02 May, 2022 09:39am

World

As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, Shanghai sees signs of life

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The Chinese capital Beijing tightened COVID restrictions on Sunday as it battled an outbreak, ...

Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am

World

Beijing tightens Covid restrictions as long holiday begins

BEIJING: Beijing will amp up its Covid-19 restrictions with additional testing requirements, officials announced on...

Published 30 Apr, 2022 11:39am

China cuts coal import taxes to zero to ensure energy supply

BEIJING: China will slash coal import tariffs to ensure energy security, the finance ministry said Thursday, the...

Updated 29 Apr, 2022 10:25am

World

Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow

BEIJING: Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew...

Published 26 Apr, 2022 10:09am

World

China’s foreign minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart

SHANGHAI: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, in a phone call on...

Published 05 Apr, 2022 11:24am

World

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for COVID

SHANGHAI: China has sent the military and thousands of healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19...

Published 04 Apr, 2022 10:37am

US issues warning to China

WASHINGTON: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi ...

Updated 14 Mar, 2022 03:52pm

World

China moves closer to Russia, but wary on Ukraine

BEIJING: China and Russia set off alarms in the West this month with the most robust declaration of their friendship...

Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:52am

Pakistan

Qureshi holds meeting with Chinese FM

BEIJING: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi...

Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am

Pakistan

PM Imran concludes visit to China after meeting President Xi

PM also held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and other world leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest

Updated 06 Feb, 2022 05:11pm

World

North Korea presses ahead with weapons development despite sanctions: UN report

UNITED NATIONS: North Korea pressed ahead with the development of its nuclear and missile programs last year despite...

Published 06 Feb, 2022 10:25am

World

US warns Chinese firms against helping Russia against potential Ukraine sanctions

WASHINGTON: The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade...

Published 04 Feb, 2022 10:43am

Sports

Low-key Beijing Olympic torch relay kicks off

BEIJING: A shortened Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday as China's capital gears up to...

Published 02 Feb, 2022 01:22pm

Sports

Beijing Winter Olympics: Sealed off: Inside the ‘closed loop’

BEIJING: The Beijing Olympics are taking place in a strict “closed loop” with 60,000 competitors, journalists ...

Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am

World

Beijing reports highest Covid cases since June 2020 as Olympics loom

BEIJING: Beijing recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases for a year and a half on Sunday, as the Chinese...

Published 30 Jan, 2022 10:52am

World

North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017

SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its...

Published 30 Jan, 2022 10:50am

World

Beijing city's COVID infections rise ahead of Winter Olympics

BEIJING: Beijing reported 14 local confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily count in its current...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 11:01am

World

China reports 66 new COVID-19 cases on Jan 19 vs 87 a day earlier

BEIJING: China reported 66 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for Jan. 19, down from 87 a day earlier, its health ...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 12:25pm

World

Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case

BEIJING: Beijing will require travellers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in the Chinese capital,...

Published 17 Jan, 2022 07:06am

World

Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case

BEIJING: Beijing will require travellers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in the Chinese capital,...

Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:14pm

World

China reports 119 new COVID-19 cases on Jan 15 vs 165 a day earlier

BEIJING: China reported 119 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for Jan. 15, down from 165 a day earlier, its health...

Published 16 Jan, 2022 11:15am

World

Millions more locked down as China battles Omicron spread

BEIJING: Five million residents of a central Chinese city started home confinement Tuesday in a new lockdown to curb...

Published 11 Jan, 2022 09:57am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Bilal Fibres / May 25 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.45 ▲ 0.40 (19.51%)
Grays Leasing / May 25 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	3.48 ▲ 0.49 (16.39%)
Hira Textile / May 25 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	2.89 ▲ 0.35 (13.78%)
Shaheen Ins. / May 25 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.20 ▲ 0.38 (13.48%)
Khurshid Spinning / May 25 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.65 ▲ 1.00 (9.39%)
Avanceon Ltd / May 25 Avanceon Limited(AVN)	74.41 ▲ 5.19 (7.50%)
Universal Network / May 25 Universal Network Systems Limited(GEMUNSL)	55.90 ▲ 3.90 (7.50%)
Dadex Eternit / May 25 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	89.70 ▲ 6.25 (7.49%)
Octopus Digital / May 25 Octopus Digital Limited(OCTOPUS)	62.54 ▲ 4.36 (7.49%)
Shahtaj Textile / May 25 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	87.07 ▲ 6.07 (7.49%)

Stock	Price
Service Textile / May 25 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	9.06 ▲ -0.94 (-9.40%)
Huffaz Seamless / May 25 Huffaz Seamless Pipe Industries Limited(HSPI)	11.21 ▲ -0.97 (-7.96%)
Nagina Cot. / May 25 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	89.63 ▲ -7.26 (-7.49%)
Sapphire Fib. / May 25 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	1011.01 ▲ -81.78 (-7.48%)
Pak Agro Pack. / May 25 Pak Agro Packaging Limited(GEMPAPL)	12.44 ▲ -1.00 (-7.44%)
Supernet Ltd. / May 25 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	18.70 ▲ -1.50 (-7.43%)
Saif Textile / May 25 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	21.29 ▲ -1.71 (-7.43%)
AL-Noor Sugar / May 25 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	48.20 ▲ -3.81 (-7.33%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / May 25 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	177.52 ▲ -13.43 (-7.03%)
Prosperity Weav / May 25 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	45.56 ▲ -3.44 (-7.02%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / May 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,151,676 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,051,000 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,309,000 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	12,718,144 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / May 25 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	10,937,015 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / May 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,745,582 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / May 25 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	9,184,148 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf / May 25 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	7,446,984 ▼ 0.00
Silk Bank Ltd / May 25 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	6,492,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,382,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 24	201.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 24	201.10
USD to Japanese Yen / May 24	126.88
USD to Swiss Franc / May 24	0.96
Pound Sterling to USD / May 24	1.25
Euro to USD / May 24	1.07
UK LIBOR % / May 24	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 24	3941.48
India Sensex / May 24	54052.61
Tokyo Nikkei / May 24	26748.14
Nasdaq / May 24	11264.45
Hang Seng / May 24	20112.10
FTSE 100 / May 24	7484.35
Dow Jones / May 24	31928.62
Germany DAX 30 / May 24	13919.75
France CAC40 / May 24	6253.14

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 24	110.54
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 24	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 24	118500.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 24	1866.30
Cotton US¢/pound / May 24	123.78

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