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Shibli asks citizens to stay away from PDM rallies as COVID-19 spreading rapidly

He said the PDM leaders had looted the country with impunity bringing it at the brink of destruction and weakened the national institutions.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:48am

Markets

Oil little changed as COVID-19 cases, lockdowns dampen vaccination news

Fresh lockdowns weigh on fuel demand.
US crude output to decline more than forecast in 2020 –EIA.
Investors look towards US economic stimulus package.
Coming Up: Industry data on US crude stockpiles.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:40am

Markets

US power use to drop near 4pc in 2020 due to coronavirus: EIA

The EIA projected power demand will drop to 3,801 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2020 from 3,957 billion kWh in 2019 before rising to 3,849 billion kWh in 2021.
Those declines follow a 1.2% drop in usage in 2019 due to mild weather from 2018's record 4,003 billion kWh.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:29am

World

Brazil to buy any COVID-19 vaccine approved by health regulator Anvisa

In the statement, Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said Brazil's public health system, known by its local acronym 'SUS', has the capacity to administer 300 million vaccine doses next year.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:27am

World

Morocco says Covid-19 vaccine will be free to all citizens

Morocco plans to roll out China's Sinopharm vaccine in the coming weeks as soon as its phase three trials are over.
The country has also ordered doses from AstraZeneca and is in talks with other vaccine developers, he said.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:14am

Business & Finance

CDC advisers to review data on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert and non-voting member of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Pfizer last month said its vaccine's two-dose regimen was 95% effective at preventing illness from COVID-19 and had no major safety issues.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:10am

Business & Finance

Air freight prices 'outrageous' as COVID-19 shots rolled out, says WHO expert

WHO expert sees tricky vaccine distribution in some areas.
Says air freight prices high, but sees more capacity in 2021.
Christmas demand exaggerates soaring cargo rates issue – IATA.
WHO may bring vaccines to war zones, sanctions-hit Iran, N Korea.

Updated 09 Dec, 2020 12:04am

Markets

Wall St slips on rising coronavirus cases, Tesla drags Nasdaq lower

Tesla Inc slipped 1.9pc and was one of the top drags on the tech-skewed Nasdaq after the electric-car maker unveiled a $5 billion capital raise, its second such move in three months.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:45pm

World

Italy reports 634 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, 14,842 new cases

There were 149,232 swabs carried out in the past day, up from a previous 111,217, the ministry said.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:42pm

World

UK reports 12,282 COVID-19 cases, 616 deaths

Britain on Tuesday reported 12,282 cases of COVID-19 and 616 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, according to official data.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:36pm

World

Turkey's daily COVID-19 deaths at record high 211

Turkey also recorded 33,198 new coronavirus cases, including asymptomatic ones, in the last 24 hours, the highest number reported since the beginning of the pandemic.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:20pm

Markets

Loonie steadies as rising COVID-19 cases weigh on sentiment

The Canadian dollar was trading nearly unchanged at 1.2798 to the greenback, or 78.14 U.S. cents.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:55pm

World

Sweden registers 18,820 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Sweden's death rate per capita is several times higher than that of its Nordic neighbours' but lower than in several European countries that opted for lockdowns.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:53pm

Markets

Wall Street dips at open on rising virus cases; eyes on stimulus deal

The S&P 500 opened lower by 8.91 points, or 0.24pc, at 3,683.05, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 16.77 points, or 0.13pc, to 12,503.17 at the opening bell.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:44pm

Markets

TSX opens lower as energy stocks drag, coronavirus cases rise

At 09:30 a.m. ET (1430 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 35.55 points, or 0.2pc, at 17,546.8.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:41pm

World

Dutch coronavirus cases rise for first week since October

There were 43,103 new cases registered in the week ended Dec. 8, the National Institute for Health said in its weekly update, up from 33,949 in the week ended Dec. 1.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:38pm

Pakistan

COVID hotspots: 'Smart lockdown' enforced in 55 areas of Lahore

The action has been taken after it transpired that current coronavirus situation is similar to as it was in June when the infection was at its peak in the province
The areas include Lahore's Data Gunj Baksh Town, Shalimar Town, Samnabad Town, Aziz Bhatti Town and Allama Iqbal Town while the lockdown will remain in place till December 21

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

World

Switzerland increases order for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine, mRNA-1273, is currently under review in the country, and Moderna said it could ship it as soon as regulatory approval is granted.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:30pm

World

Mexico aims to sign deal for 35mn doses of China's Cansino Biologics COVID vaccine

Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard also said Mexico will receive a million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in January, February, and March.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:23pm

World

Europe passes 20 million virus infections

Europe is the worst affected region for the disease, which was first detected on the continent at the beginning of the year.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:09pm

Business & Finance

French online retail sales seen rising 6pc in 2020

France imposed a strict lockdown in March at the height of the coronavirus crisis. That lockdown was eased in May.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:56pm

Pakistan

PDM rallies may accelerate spread of Covid-19: Dr. Yasmin

The whole world had praised Pakistan for controlling corona pandemic but, now the opposition might deteriorate the situation by holding rally, she added.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:54pm

World

Israel to get initial Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shipment on Thursday, minister says

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech last month agreed to provide Israel with 8 million doses of the vaccine, which Britain on Tuesday became the first country to administer.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:45pm

World

India may authorise some COVID-19 vaccines in weeks, says health secretary

Six vaccines, including Astra Zeneca's Covidshield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, are in trial stages, Federal health secretary Rajesh Bhushan told a press conference.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:29pm

World

South Korea to buy millions of coronavirus vaccine doses but sees no need to hurry

Its cautious approach comes as the country of almost 52 million people battles surging COVID-19 infections that health authorities say threaten to overwhelm the medical system.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:27pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 SOPs compliance week continues

The local administrations and citizens have also been asked to rigorously observe corona compliance week in their respect cities for raising awareness on adopting protective measures planned by the government to avoid carrying this virus.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:25pm

Pakistan

Federal capital records 245 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours

They also started taking actions on violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related with the corona while visiting marriage halls, markets and petrol pumps by its inspection teams.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:25pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims life of lady doctor

According to the report, lady doctor, Aalia Sarfaraz who was a gynecologist and performed as in-charge District Headquarters Hospital Haripur was on ventilator since a week and died today in the morning.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:19pm

Pakistan

Afghanistan registers 230 new COVID-19 positive cases

Six patients have died over the period, totaling the number of COVID-19 related deaths to 1,908 since the outbreak in February in Afghanistan, the statement added.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:19pm

Markets

Oil dips as COVID cases, lockdowns outweigh vaccination news

Globally, a sharp rise in coronavirus cases has led to a string of renewed lockdowns, including strict measures in California, Germany and South Korea.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 06:14pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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