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‘Russian roulette’ in Europe as needle shortages hamper Covid-19 shots

Laurent Fignon, a geriatric doctor in the south of France, is having to improvise as he gives shots of the COVID-19...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:55am

Business & Finance

J&J's COVID-19 vaccine 66pc effective in large global trial

A high bar has been set by two authorized vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, which were around 95% effective in preventing symptomatic illness in pivotal trials when given in two doses.
J&J's main goal was the prevention of moderate to severe COVID-19, and the vaccine was 85% effective in stopping severe disease.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

World

Pfizer vaccine not linked to post-jab deaths: EU regulator

The EU watchdog has so far approved two vaccines, by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 02:12pm

World

Europe’s vaccine row worsens as WHO probe set to begin in China

BERLIN: Europe’s row with AstraZeneca worsened Thursday with a German recommendation against administering the...

Published 29 Jan, 2021 04:55am

World

EU agency recommends 3 weeks between Pfizer/BioNTech jabs

Of those who took part in trials, "93.1 percent of these participants received the second dose 19 to 23 days after the first dose," it said.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 10:02pm

World

Pfizer/BioNTech say vaccine effective against UK, SAfrica virus mutations

In a statement, the two companies said these preliminary findings "do not indicate the need for a new vaccine to address the emerging variants".

Published 28 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

World

Swiss flag possible Moderna COVID-19 vaccine delivery shortfall

Pfizer and Biontech vaccine deliveries, including to Switzerland, have been impacted as they temporarily slow production at a plant in Puurs, Belgium, in preparation for boosting its capacity.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 01:28pm

World

Pfizer vaccine only slightly less effective against key South African mutations

He said he believes that finding in pseudoviruses should be validated using the real virus.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 12:30pm

Business & Finance

Sanofi confirms its will supply over 125 millions Pfizer-BioNTech doses to the EU

"Sanofi will provide BioNTech access to its established infrastructure and expertise to produce over 125 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Europe", Sanofi said in statement.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 01:24pm

World

Moderna Covid-19 jabs can be up to six weeks apart: WHO

The UN health agency has so far approved only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine but it is expected to issue approval for the Moderna jab soon.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 07:41pm

Pakistan

Pakistan likely to receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine under COVAX programme

The WHO signed an advance purchase agreement with the American pharmaceutical, where it will receive at least 40 million doses of the drug.
It also anticipates another 50 million doses from UK-based pharmaceutical Oxford-Astrazeneca. As per the existing agreement with the company, the shipment will be made in first quarter of the year.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:09pm

World

Dubai restaurants offer discounts for vaccinated diners

DUBAI: Dubai restaurants have begun offering discounts to customers who have been inoculated against coronavirus,...

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am

World

US goal to squeeze more Covid shots from Pfizer vials hampered by syringe production

NEW YORK: The world’s largest syringe maker does not have the capacity to substantially increase US supplies of...

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am

Markets

Australian, NZ shares move higher

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed higher on Monday after the country’s drug regulator approved the...

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am

Business & Finance

Need to hire problem-solvers boosts recruiter SThree

FY adj. profit 30.1 mln stg vs est. of 28.2 mln stg.
Co proposes final dividend of 5 pence/share.
Shares up 4% in morning trade.
STEM sector hires set to lead, flexible working to continue.
CFO Alex Smith to step down.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 06:12pm

World

Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout

DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai has said it was slowing down its rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine due...

Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am

World

Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout amid shipment delays

On Saturday, the UAE recorded 3,566 Covid-19, a new high for the 12th consecutive day. It has so far recorded over 274,000 infections, including 783 deaths.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:22pm

World

No Europe deaths directly tied to Covid jabs: experts

Health agencies stress however that the vast majority of post-vaccination fatalities were elderly, already vulnerable and often sick.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:16pm

World

Wuhan marks a year since Covid lockdown as others scramble

WUHAN, (China): The Chinese city of Wuhan marked one year since the start of its traumatic 76-day coronavirus...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

New warning on vaccine supplies sparks EU concern

The European Union has so far approved vaccines from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech as well as from US company Moderna.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:02pm

World

Inside the world's biggest vaccine factory, India's Serum Institute

Unlike the rival Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Covishield can be stored and transported using standard refrigeration.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

World

WHO, Pfizer strike Covax deal for 40m Covid vaccine doses

GENEVA: The WHO and pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer on Friday announced a deal for up to 40 million initial doses of ...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am

World

WHO, Pfizer strike Covax deal for 40mn Covid vaccine doses

"I'm glad to announce that Covax has signed an agreement with Pfizer-BioNTech for up to 40 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine,"

Published 22 Jan, 2021 11:43pm

Business & Finance

BioNTech says offering 50mn needles to extract more vaccine doses

European Union countries have been rushing to secure supplies of special syringes with so-called low dead space that are needed to eliminate waste of vaccine when administering the shots.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 09:08pm

World

High temperatures, remote islands pose challenges for Asian jab distributor

They have fleets of vehicles for transportation and are working with governments to make sure they reach their destinations on time.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:39pm

World

EU leaders weigh race between variants vs jabs

European Commission chief said the bloc will soon expand vaccines beyond the BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:50am

World

EU aims to vaccinate 70pc of adults in coming months

The bloc started jabs three weeks ago and has so far approved two vaccines -- from BioNTech/Pfizer and from Moderna -- with others soon expected to follow.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:23pm

World

World facing ‘catastrophic moral failure’ on vaccines, says WHO chief

GENEVA: The world is on the brink of a “catastrophic moral failure” if rich countries hog Covid-19 vaccine doses...

Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am

World

France, UK boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors

PARIS: France and Britain on Monday joined a growing list of nations starting mass vaccinations for all elderly...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

World

Norway says advice on use of Pfizer vaccine is unchanged

The Nordic country is currently vaccinating residents of care homes, including those with serious underlying diseases.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 12:53am

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Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	280.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	660.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.77 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 7 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.98 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 7 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	280.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 7 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 7 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 7 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 7 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	68.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 7 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	660.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 7 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 7 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	7.77 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jul 7 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	67.98 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 6	208.00
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 6	207.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 6	135.65
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 6	0.97
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 6	1.19
Euro to USD / Jul 6	1.02
UK LIBOR % / Jul 6	1.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 6	3845.08
India Sensex / Jul 6	53750.97
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 6	26338.48
Nasdaq / Jul 6	11361.85
Hang Seng / Jul 6	21405.28
FTSE 100 / Jul 6	7107.77
Dow Jones / Jul 6	31037.68
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 6	12594.52
France CAC40 / Jul 6	5912.38

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 6	97.80
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 6	16680.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 6	118800.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 6	1742.71
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 6	90.23

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