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Rising UK COVID cases are 'serious, serious concern': Johnson

"It's clear that the Indian variant is more transmissible and it's also true that the cases are going up, and that the levels of hospitalisation are going up."
"Now, we don't know exactly to what extent that is going to feed through into extra mortality, but clearly it's a matter of serious, serious concern."

Published 12 Jun, 2021 06:02pm

World

Iranians to vote as ultraconservatives eye easy victory

This year's election coincides with negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Published 09 Jun, 2021 10:17am

World

German industrial output dips on supply chain upsets

Compared with February 2020, the month before the first coronavirus restrictions were imposed, April's output was 5.6 percent lower.

Published 08 Jun, 2021 04:47pm

Business & Finance

French growth rebound fails to materialise in Q1

PARIS: A much-expected rebound of France's Covid-battered economy failed to materialise in the first quarter as key...

Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am

Markets

Canadian dollar lags G10 peers as greenback falls

The 10-year hit its lowest since May 7 at 1.478pc before edging up to 1.480pc, down 6.3 basis points on the day.

Published 26 May, 2021 12:49am

World

EU summit embraces Covid certificate to unlock travel

European Commission chief stressed that the union had made "steady progress on vaccination" -- permitting the reopening of travel.

Published 25 May, 2021 06:02pm

World

Virus curbs hit German GDP more than expected in Q1

It was well below pre-pandemic levels, with Covid-19 curbs leading to a 5.4 percent drop in private consumption, according to the data.

Published 25 May, 2021 04:45pm

Pakistan

COVID restrictions in Sindh to remain in place despite NCOC's decision to ease lockdown

Murad says a rising trend in COVID-19 infections has been witnessed across the province as 2,076 people tested positive for the deadly disease in a single day
The COVID positivity rate of 10.2 percent has been recorded in the province: CM

Updated 20 May, 2021 01:39pm

World

Sudan bans travellers from India, imposes virus curbs

Mass prayers and rituals will also be put on hold.

Published 19 May, 2021 10:20am

Business & Finance

Tata Motors posts $1bn loss

MUMBAI: India’s Tata Motors announced a $1 billion loss Tuesday despite a strong performance in the first quarter...

Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am

Markets

Taiwan shares surge nearly 5%, easing dollar supports Asian FX

However, stocks markets in the developing economies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines were broadly lower as worries over the virus and its impact on their economies remain.

Published 18 May, 2021 11:49am

Sports

Bristol extend Premiership lead with Gloucester win as fans return

All 14-man Gloucester had to show for a gutsy effort was a Santiago Carreras try converted by Billy Twelvetrees.

Published 18 May, 2021 09:39am

Business & Finance

Thai economy shrinks 2.6% in first quarter

The NESDC also gave a cool forecast for the recovery, cutting its 2021 growth outlook to 1.5-2.5 percent, from its previous estimate of 2.5-3.5 percent.

Updated 17 May, 2021 05:22pm

World

French hope bad weather won't rain off virus reopening

What's more, less than half of restaurants across France even have space for outdoor dining, he said.

Updated 17 May, 2021 05:24pm

World

India infections top 20m, quarter of EU jabbed

NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus caseload topped 20 million on Tuesday as the relentless surge finally forced the...

Updated 05 May, 2021 10:33am

World

India infections top 20 million, top cricket league suspended

More than 350,000 new cases were reported in India Tuesday, a drop from the peak of 402,000 last week, giving some cause for optimism that the worst of the devastating wave may have passed.

Published 04 May, 2021 04:23pm

World

Hong Kong ends longest recession in decades

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s economy jumped back into growth in the first quarter of the year, official figures showed...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:54am

World

Belgian youths defy virus ban to party in park

BRUSSELS: Hundreds of mainly young Belgian party-goers gathered in a Brussels park on Saturday in defiance of...

Updated 02 May, 2021 10:35am

Business & Finance

Gold miner Newmont's profit disappoints as pandemic hits output

Although massive stimulus measures and pandemic-led uncertainties have boosted prices of gold, COVID-19 curbs and increased costs related to ramping up sites have affected Newmont's bottomline.
Average realized price for gold jumped 10% to $1,751 per ounce in the quarter, as production fell 1.4% to 1.46 million ounces due to the sale of its Red Lake mine in Canada and virus-related disruptions at its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina.

Published 29 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

World

Poland plans to ease virus restrictions by end of May

The three first school years will also resume on May 4, while other schoolchildren will start in-person classes on May 29.

Published 28 Apr, 2021 04:26pm

Markets

Tokyo shares drift lower in early trade

Sony Group fell 0.72 percent to 11,755 yen.

Published 26 Apr, 2021 10:17am

World

Germany mulls easing virus curbs for vaccinated people

The proposal is to be discussed at a meeting on Monday by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government and the powerful regional state premiers.

Published 25 Apr, 2021 04:07pm

World

Merkel urges Germans to stick to stricter coronavirus rules

Both chambers of parliament approved the amendments to the Infection Protection Act earlier this week to give the federal government more powers to fight the third wave in the pandemic.
Merkel drew up the law after some of the 16 federal states refused to implement tougher measures despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and in defiance of a lockdown agreement reached in March.

Published 24 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Business & Finance

Eurozone economy picks up

BRUSSELS: The eurozone economic recovery accelerated in April despite coronavirus restrictions as business activity...

Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am

Markets

Asia markets rebound after Wall Street rally

Organisers said they may hold off on a planned announcement this month to dictate how many domestic spectators can attend the Games in light of the virus situation, after earlier barring overseas fans.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 11:05am

World

German 2021 growth seen weaker due to virus curbs: economic institutes

"We expect a significant expansion of economic activity in the summer, especially in the hard-hit service sectors," said Schmidt.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:23pm

Pakistan

Sindh extends ban on wedding functions till May 16

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday announced it was extending coronavirus restrictions in the province,...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

Sports

Cricket's old and new on show as Championship and IPL collide

A new format of 100 balls per side -- even shorter than a T20 -- the Hundred's launch has been held over from last year because of the pandemic.

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 04:58pm

World

Police bust 100 at underground Paris restaurant

PARIS: Paris police fined over 100 diners late Friday at an underground restaurant flouting coronavirus restrictions...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

World

Harry but no Meghan at pared-back funeral for Prince Philip

LONDON: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace...

Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.91 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	290.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.85 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 15 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	75.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 15 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.91 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Aug 15 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	290.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Aug 15 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Aug 15 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Aug 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Aug 15 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	69.85 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Aug 15 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	622.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Aug 15 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Aug 15 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	8.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Aug 15 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	75.88 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 12	216.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 12	215.50
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 12	133.42
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 12	0.94
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 12	1.21
Euro to USD / Aug 12	1.03
UK LIBOR % / Aug 12	2.32

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 12	4280.15
India Sensex / Aug 12	59462.78
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 12	28546.98
Nasdaq / Aug 12	13047.19
Hang Seng / Aug 12	20175.62
FTSE 100 / Aug 12	7500.89
Dow Jones / Aug 12	33761.05
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 12	13795.85
France CAC40 / Aug 12	6553.86

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 12	92.09
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 12	17735.00
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 12	129600.00
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 12	1802.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 12	108.59

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