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coronavirus pandemic

Govt determined to control coronavirus: Dr Yasmin

Dr Yasmin said the PKLI would be made a teaching institution, adding that a nursing college would also be set up in the hospital.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 10:07pm

Pakistan

Exam schedule for grades I to VIII in 13 Punjab districts notified

The exams for grades I to VIII will begin from June 7 and continue until June 25
Schools will start issuing report cards from June 30

Published 21 Apr, 2021 11:34am

Pakistan

Covid-19 SOPs: NA speaker decides to issue limited press cards

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, on Monday, chaired the meeting of the House Advisory Committee...

Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am

Business & Finance

‘Britcoin?’: UK looks into digital currency

LONDON: Britain is looking into the possibility of creating a digital currency that households and businesses could...

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:03am

World

Germany to mourn 80,000 pandemic victims at memorial

Steinmeier stressed that it was important to look beyond the daily victim counts.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 11:22am

World

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after rocket attack

A security source in Gaza told AFP there were no casualties from the strikes.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:58am

Business & Finance

China GDP grows record 18.3% in first quarter in virus rebound

With the coronavirus pandemic under control domestically, "the national economy made a good start".

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:44am

Business & Finance

Govt urged to allow business activities on weekends

PESHAWAR: The business community during a meeting of the National Peace Council of Pakistan, held under the...

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

UK job ads and restaurant bookings rebound as lockdown eases

UK restaurant bookings jump to 79% of pre-crisis level.
Online job ads back to same level as before pandemic.
Banks gear up for higher mortgage and consumer lending.
Almost 6 million employees still on furlough at end of March.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 04:04pm

Markets

China to broaden stress tests in 2021 to include all 4,024 banks

In April, it issued draft rules imposing additional capital adequacy, leverage ratio, and liquidity management requirements on major banks deemed important to the financial system.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 12:04pm

World

Pelosi asks Biden to address US Congress to mark 100 days in office

The request came from House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who invited Biden to make a speech April 28 to talk about.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:51am

Technology

PTCL Group posts Rs33.9bn revenue in Q1 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommuni-cation Company Limited (PTCL) Group posted revenue of Rs 33.9 billion in Q1 2021...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:22am

Business & Finance

Volkswagen, IG Metall strike wage deal

Volkswagen, the world's second-largest carmaker, has seen its shares rise by more than half, shrugging off the impact from the coronavirus pandemic and a chip shortage that has hit the automotive sector.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:39pm

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

World

Trudeau pledges green recovery ahead of possible early election

The leftist New Democrats, which also held its party convention this weekend, have said they would vote with the government through the pandemic.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:53pm

Business & Finance

Dubai trade volumes fell 13.7% in 2020

Trade with the United States decreased 21.5% to 61 billion dirhams, and trade with Saudi Arabia, its largest Arab trading partner, declined 3.6% to 54 billion dirhams.

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 outbreak: Pakistan records 114 deaths with 5,050 new infections in 24 hours

The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 721,018
At least 46,066 tests were conducted while 631,700 people recovered from the deadly disease

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Largest Czech COVID vaccination centre open but waiting for shots

On Friday, 1,000 state emergency personnel were set to get shots.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 03:46pm

Markets

Argentine Senate gives approval for wage tax cut measure

Workers who earn up to 150,000 pesos per month ($1,624) will be exempt from paying income tax, under the measure.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 11:57am

World

Jordan marks muted centenary after palace crisis

But even before the palace crisis, plans for centenary celebrations were muted due to Covid-19.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:08am

Pakistan

There is need to change current COVID-19 vaccination strategies, PM Khan tells D-8 summit session

Imran says the developed countries should show more solidarity and contribute to funding the third world states
The premier emphasized the need for business partnerships among the D-8 members, terming it ‘essential’ for building a stronger economy

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:56pm

Business & Finance

Pandemic drives Germany to highest deficit in 30 years

Companies can shorten workers' hours under a government scheme designed to avoid mass layoffs during the downturn by offering companies subsidies to keep workers on the payroll.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:42pm

Business & Finance

Japan households' confidence hits 8-year high, inflation expectations rise

While the economy may have emerged from the pandemic's initial hit, a resurgence in infections and weak wage growth cloud the outlook for consumption.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Markets

Dollar retreats as profit-taking, falling yields hurt

Major cryptocurrency Etheruem reached a peak of $2,151.63 on Tuesday, before paring gains.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

COVID pandemic: Pakistan reports 102 deaths, 4,004 new infections in 24 hours

The COVID positivity ratio in the country is 9.6 percent: NCOC
At least 3, 769 patients are in critical condition while the total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 700,188

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 11:02am

Business & Finance

Japan's soft household spending, wages signal prolonged COVID-19 economic strains

Feb household spending falls 6.6% vs f'cast -5.3%.
Household spending down for 3rd straight month.
Consumer spending seen recovering but only moderately.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 11:13am

Pakistan

CAA extends travel restrictions on incoming flights till April 20, travellers from 22 states not allowed entry under new rules

The new rules will come into effect from April 6 on all inbound travelers including chartered and private flights
The aviation authority has increased the number of countries in category C from 12 to 22 due to the spread of the new variant of coronavirus

Updated 05 Apr, 2021 03:25pm

Pakistan

COVID outbreak: Schools in Sindh to remain closed for two weeks, says Ghani

Minister says govt has decided to close schools for primary classes and below for fifteen days from April 6
The decision has been taken keeping in view the worsening coronavirus situation

Published 04 Apr, 2021 03:39pm

World

Hong Kong police make record 700kg cocaine bust

"We found a lot of water-proof bags that were still wet at the scene and all the cocaine bricks were carefully wrapped in plastic," he added.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

Markets

Sovecon lowers forecast for Russian 2020/21 wheat

MOSCOW: Russian agriculture consultancy Sovecon said on Friday it had lowered its forecast for Russia’s 2020/21...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Saudi Pak Leas. / Apr 23 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.58 ▲ 0.16 (11.27%)
Allied Rental Mod / Apr 23 Allied Rental Modaraba(ARM)	9.65 ▲ 0.95 (10.92%)
Next Capital / Apr 23 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	8.90 ▲ 0.86 (10.70%)
Khurshid Spinng / Apr 23 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.00 ▲ 0.95 (9.45%)
Quetta Textile / Apr 23 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	9.95 ▲ 0.75 (8.15%)
Samin Textile / Apr 23 Samin Textiles Limited(SMTM)	7.99 ▲ 0.60 (8.12%)
A. Shah Ghazi / Apr 23 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	7.00 ▲ 0.49 (7.53%)
Gatron Ind. / Apr 23 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	478.08 ▲ 33.35 (7.50%)
Service Tex. / Apr 23 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.63 ▲ 1.02 (7.49%)
GOC (Pak) / Apr 23 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	42.08 ▲ 2.93 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	1.70 ▲ -0.32 (-15.84%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 23 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.55 ▲ -0.64 (-15.27%)
SME Leasing Ltd. / Apr 23 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	3.01 ▲ -0.29 (-8.79%)
Sana Ind. (R) / Apr 23 Sana Industries (R)(SNAIR)	12.01 ▲ -1.00 (-7.69%)
Pak Suzuki / Apr 23 Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited(PSMC)	289.69 ▲ -23.48 (-7.50%)
Janana D Mal / Apr 23 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	85.17 ▲ -6.90 (-7.49%)
Colgate-Palm. / Apr 23 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited(COLG)	2590.01 ▲ -208.99 (-7.47%)
Tandlianwala / Apr 23 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	131.85 ▲ -10.65 (-7.47%)
BIPL securities / Apr 23 BIPL Securities Limited(BIPLS)	13.27 ▲ -1.04 (-7.27%)
PICIC Insurance / Apr 23 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.30 ▲ -0.10 (-7.14%)

Stock	Volume
Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 23 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	35,829,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,827,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Apr 23 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	19,345,532 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Apr 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,139,996 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Apr 23 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	6,363,000 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,328,500 ▼ 0.00
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	6,300,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Apr 23 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	5,202,000 ▼ 0.00
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	4,565,500 ▼ 0.00
Habib Metro / Apr 23 Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited(HMB)	4,146,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 22	153.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 22	153.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 22	107.97
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 22	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 22	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 22	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 22	4134.98
India Sensex / Apr 22	48080.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 22	29188.17
Nasdaq / Apr 22	13818.41
Hang Seng / Apr 22	28755.34
FTSE 100 / Apr 22	6938.24
Dow Jones / Apr 22	33815.90
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 22	15320.52
France CAC40 / Apr 22	6267.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 22	61.43
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 22	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 22	89163.00
Gold Spot / Apr 22	1782.00
Cotton / Apr 22	86.05

coronavirus pandemic

Govt determined to control coronavirus: Dr Yasmin

Exam schedule for grades I to VIII in 13 Punjab districts notified

Covid-19 SOPs: NA speaker decides to issue limited press cards

‘Britcoin?’: UK looks into digital currency

Germany to mourn 80,000 pandemic victims at memorial

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after rocket attack

China GDP grows record 18.3% in first quarter in virus rebound

Govt urged to allow business activities on weekends

UK job ads and restaurant bookings rebound as lockdown eases

China to broaden stress tests in 2021 to include all 4,024 banks

Pelosi asks Biden to address US Congress to mark 100 days in office

PTCL Group posts Rs33.9bn revenue in Q1 2021

Volkswagen, IG Metall strike wage deal

Merkel seizes reins as German states dither over virus

Trudeau pledges green recovery ahead of possible early election

Dubai trade volumes fell 13.7% in 2020

COVID-19 outbreak: Pakistan records 114 deaths with 5,050 new infections in 24 hours

Largest Czech COVID vaccination centre open but waiting for shots

Argentine Senate gives approval for wage tax cut measure

Jordan marks muted centenary after palace crisis

There is need to change current COVID-19 vaccination strategies, PM Khan tells D-8 summit session

Pandemic drives Germany to highest deficit in 30 years

Japan households' confidence hits 8-year high, inflation expectations rise

Dollar retreats as profit-taking, falling yields hurt

COVID pandemic: Pakistan reports 102 deaths, 4,004 new infections in 24 hours

Japan's soft household spending, wages signal prolonged COVID-19 economic strains

CAA extends travel restrictions on incoming flights till April 20, travellers from 22 states not allowed entry under new rules

COVID outbreak: Schools in Sindh to remain closed for two weeks, says Ghani

Hong Kong police make record 700kg cocaine bust

Sovecon lowers forecast for Russian 2020/21 wheat

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