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Pakistan

Punjab reports 52 more fatalities

LAHORE: With 52 more coronavirus deaths across Punjab during the last 24 hours, the province’s death toll has...

Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am

Markets

Asia Gold: India market still muted, China flips to discount

BENGALURU Indian gold dealers offered the biggest discounts in 8-1/2 months this week as COVID-19-related...

Published 05 Jun, 2021 04:08am

World

France reports 2,677 people in intensive care units with COVID-19

The health ministry also reported that the total number of coronavirus deaths in French hospitals had increased by 70 to 83,409 over the past 24 hours.

Published 04 Jun, 2021 12:48am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 45 more corona deaths

LAHORE: As many as 45 more coronavirus fatalities were reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours taking the...

Published 03 Jun, 2021 04:13am

Markets

Sri Lankan shares close lower after five straight days of gains

The CSE All-Share Index closed 0.19% lower at 7,436.55.
Conglomerate LOLC Holdings and investment company Browns Investments Plc were the top drags on the index, falling 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively.

Updated 02 Jun, 2021 06:08pm

Pakistan

Covid-19: Lowest positivity rate reported in three months

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Tuesday, reported 1,771 new coronavirus cases by...

Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am

Pakistan

Over 3.9m people vaccinated so far: 40 more die of Covid-19 in Punjab

LAHORE: With 40 more coronavirus deaths reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours, the province’s death toll has...

Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am

World

Italy reports 93 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, 2,483 new cases

The number of patients in hospital with COVID-19 - not including those in intensive care - stood at 6,192 on Tuesday, down from 6,482 a day earlier.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:40pm

Markets

Oil rises to highest since March on demand prospects

OPEC+ decided in April to return 2.1 million barrels per day (bpd) of supply to the market from May to July, anticipating rising global demand despite the high number of coronavirus cases in India, the world's third-largest oil consumer.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:15pm

World

COVID-19 pressure on French hospitals eases further

Health Ministry data also showed that the number of new coronavirus cases rose by 9,848 on Tuesday against 1,211 on Monday, taking the total to 5.67 million.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports lowest single-day Covid-19 cases since May 14

1,771 Covid-19 cases and 71 deaths were reported in 24 hours.
National positivity ratio stands at 3.71%

Published 01 Jun, 2021 10:51am

Pakistan

PPP rejects Centre's bid to 'delay' AJK election

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has rejected the federal government's bid to "delay" the upcoming Azad...

Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am

Print

Indian economy contracted by record 7.3pc in 2020-21

MUMBAI: India's economy contracted 7.3 percent in 2020-21, official data showed Monday, its worst recession since...

Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am

World

Mexico reports 932 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths

Mexico reported 932 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 61 additional fatalities on Monday.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 01:17am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports lowest daily Covid-19 death toll in nearly two months

43 people lost their lives due to the virus in 24 hours
2,117 new cases also emerge as decline in daily number continues

Published 31 May, 2021 12:03pm

Sports

Australian cricketers exit quarantine after fleeing India

They spent about 10 days in the Maldives before the Australian government lifted a temporary ban on citizens who had been in India from travelling home.

Published 31 May, 2021 09:46am

World

Russia reports highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since March

The federal statistics agency has kept a separate count and has said Russia recorded around 250,000 deaths related to COVID-19 from April 2020 to March 2021.

Published 30 May, 2021 02:06pm

World

Malaysia reports record coronavirus cases and deaths

The health ministry also reported 98 deaths of people who had tested positive for COVID-19, another daily record. The latest figures took the total number of cases in the country to 558,534 and deaths to 2,650.
Malaysia has seen a surge in coronavirus incidence in recent weeks, partly due to highly transmissible variants.

Published 29 May, 2021 06:10pm

Pakistan

Sindh imposes tighter restrictions in several areas of Karachi’s district Central

Restrictions imposed till June 11 after 203 new Covid-19 cases were reported from these areas
Gatherings of more than three people in public has been banned

Published 29 May, 2021 01:57pm

Pakistan

Punjab reports 702 fresh coronavirus cases

LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly increased to 03.35 percent from...

Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am

Pakistan

758 fresh cases, 24 deaths reported: Overall corona positivity rate slightly up in Punjab

LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly surged to 03.04 percent from 02.92...

Published 28 May, 2021 04:08am

World

Italy reports 171 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, 4,147 new cases

Patients in hospital with COVID-19 - not including those in intensive care - stood at 7,707 on Thursday, decreasing from 8,118 a day earlier.

Published 28 May, 2021 12:08am

World

France reports 3,206 people in intensive care units with COVID-19

The health ministry also reported 142 new coronavirus deaths in hospitals.

Published 27 May, 2021 10:29pm

Pakistan

Stopping spread of coronavirus: Adviser seeks people’s cooperation

KARACHI: Spokesperson for Sindh government and adviser on law, environment and coastal development Murtaza Wahab has...

Published 27 May, 2021 03:40am

World

France imposes quarantine on UK visitors ahead of summer tourist season

"There is a new situation with the progression of the so-called Indian variant in the United Kingdom," said government spokesman Gabriel Attal. "(France) will set up compulsory isolation for people coming from the United Kingdom."
The French government's announcement will be a blow to parts of the beleaguered tourism industry, which is desperate for a return to normal business ahead of the peak summer season.

Published 26 May, 2021 07:59pm

Markets

Australia shares drop on virus worries; miners drag

Gold miner Chalice Mining Ltd led gains, advancing 8.5%, followed by Tietto Minerals Ltd.

Published 26 May, 2021 11:26am

Pakistan

Iraq bans entry of Pakistani, Indian nationals

KARACHI: Iraq has prohibited the entry of Pakistani and Indian nationals into its territory through air and land ...

Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am

Pakistan

55 deaths, 817 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Tuesday

The Punjab health department has conducted 5,004,838 tests for COVID-19 so far while 302,873 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 25 May, 2021 05:40pm

Pakistan

Overall corona positivity rate drops in Punjab

LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has further declined to 03.52 percent, as out of...

Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am

Pakistan

Country reports 3,060 Covid-19 cases, 57 deaths

ISLAMABAD: The country, Monday, reported 3,060 Covid-19 cases and 57 coronavirus deaths, taking the national ...

Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am