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Coronavirus
VERY HIGH

Pakistan Deaths
16,842 ▲

14424hr

Pakistan Cases
784,108 ▲

587024hr

Sindh
275,815

Punjab
282,469

Balochistan
21,365

Islamabad
72,150

KPK
110,875

Apr 23, 2021 PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Coronavirus

Hong Kong opens dining in shelters as residents struggle with restaurant ban

Hong Kong opens dining in shelters as residents struggle with restaurant ban

Authorities on Thursday opened 19 community centres for residents to eat inside.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 11:21am

Mainland China reports 105 new coronavirus cases, including 96 in Xinjiang

Mainland China reports 105 new coronavirus cases, including 96 in Xinjiang

China also reported 21 new asymptomatic patients.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 11:19am

U.S. economy likely suffered historic plunge in second quarter; outlook murky as COVID-19 cases surge

Business & Finance

U.S. economy likely suffered historic plunge in second quarter; outlook murky as COVID-19 cases surge

The bulk of the historic plunge in gross domestic product expected to be reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday occurred in April when activity almost ground to an abrupt halt after restaurants, bars and factories among others were shuttered in mid-March to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 10:21am

Beating Covid curiosity

BR Research

Beating Covid curiosity

In a stunning upset which perhaps many did not see coming, Pakistan has managed to bring down its number of daily...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 08:40am

Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US

World

Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US

Nations around the globe are seeing a rise in cases that are damaging economies and forcing protection measures that have disrupted all aspects of life.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 04:32am

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 90,000

World

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 90,000

It has regularly recorded more than 1,000 deaths a day since early July, and more than 30,000 new cases a day since mid-June.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 04:29am

India reopens further as virus cases hit 1.5 million

World

India reopens further as virus cases hit 1.5 million

Case numbers in India are soaring and more states are reimposing shutdowns to stem the spread of the virus.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Business Recorder

World

EU orders 30,000 remdesivir coronavirus treatments

BRUSSELS: The European Commission has ordered 30,000 treatment doses of the antiviral medication remdesivir from US...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

3,060 Sindh police personnel test positive for Covid-19

Pakistan

3,060 Sindh police personnel test positive for Covid-19

KARACHI: As many as 3060 personnel of Sindh police have so far been tested positive for Covid-19, said the ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Business Recorder

Pakistan

Only 25 new cases of Covid-19 reported in capital

ISLAMABAD: The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the federal capital on Wednesday decreased significantly as ...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Business Recorder

Opinion

Fintechs face pressure to grow up as coronavirus casts a chill

ARTICLE: Aritra Chakravarty, founder of London-based online accounts and investments provider Dozens, admits it's a...

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:57am

Madonna's post blocked by Instagram for spreading Covid-19 misinformation

Life & Style

Madonna's post blocked by Instagram for spreading Covid-19 misinformation

Madonna had claimed that a proven vaccine had been available for months but it was being kept secret.

Updated 30 Jul, 2020 11:07am

Florida sets record with 216 coronavirus deaths

World

Florida sets record with 216 coronavirus deaths

Nationwide, the US death toll now stands at 149,407, says Johns Hopkins University.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 02:54am

Romania imposes new restrictions after virus surge

World

Romania imposes new restrictions after virus surge

All children over five years old will also have to wear a mask.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:59am

US CDC reports 4,339,997 coronavirus cases

World

US CDC reports 4,339,997 coronavirus cases

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 01:05am

France's new COVID-19 cases hit one-month peak

World

France's new COVID-19 cases hit one-month peak

The increase took France's total number of confirmed cases to 185,196. In a statement, health authorities said.
Earlier in the day, French health minister Olivier Veran urged the country not to drop its guard against the disease, but said it was "not facing a second wave".

Published 30 Jul, 2020 12:56am

Trump defends use of COVID-19 bill to fund new FBI office near his hotel

World

Trump defends use of COVID-19 bill to fund new FBI office near his hotel

The bill, facing tense negotiations in the Senate before multiple provisions aimed at helping Americans stave off financial losses amid the coronavirus pandemic expire on Friday.
"Republicans should go back to school and learn," he told reporters at the White House. "I'm very good at real estate."

Published 30 Jul, 2020 12:54am

Fed's Powell says coronavirus surge starting to weigh on economic recovery

World

Fed's Powell says coronavirus surge starting to weigh on economic recovery

US central bank vows to use all tools to support economy.
Fed says economic path depends on novel coronavirus.

Updated 30 Jul, 2020 12:45am

US Treasury makes $10bn loan available to postal service as part of coronavirus relief

Markets

US Treasury makes $10bn loan available to postal service as part of coronavirus relief

The head of the service said the borrowing would push off an "approaching liquidity crisis," but not solve its financial problems.
President Donald Trump nominated Dejoy to bring the service's finances in line and he is pushing to cut costs even if it means delaying deliveries.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 11:18pm

COVID-19 not necessarily changing with seasons: WHO expert

COVID-19 not necessarily changing with seasons: WHO expert

And as a later flu season is expected in the southern hemisphere, everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated against flu.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 08:50pm

Wall Street stocks edge higher amid results, tech hearing

Markets

Wall Street stocks edge higher amid results, tech hearing

However, General Motors climbed 0.8 percent after reporting a small-than-expected loss of $758 million.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 07:49pm

COVID-19 causes severe disruptions in global economic system: Khusro

Markets

COVID-19 causes severe disruptions in global economic system: Khusro

The minister said this while addressing to the annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) through a video link.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 07:41pm

Russian COVID-19 vaccine approval imminent, source says Russian

Russian COVID-19 vaccine approval imminent, source says Russian

Separately, Russia's Interfax news agency cited "an informed source" as saying the vaccine would be registered from Aug. 10-12 and be administered from Aug. 15 onwards.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 06:24pm

Roche bid to retool arthritis drug for COVID-19 fails

Business & Finance

Roche bid to retool arthritis drug for COVID-19 fails

Roche launched the 330-patient trial in March as it joined other pharmaceutical companies seeking to re-purpose existing medicines to fight the pandemic.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 06:19pm

Oil prices jump on US inventory drop

Markets

Oil prices jump on US inventory drop

Indian refiners are cutting crude processing and shutting units for maintenance amid faltering fuel demand, officials at the companies said.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 06:13pm

GM reports smaller-than-expected coronavirus hit in second quarter

Business & Finance

GM reports smaller-than-expected coronavirus hit in second quarter

She said the automaker should repay its $16 billion revolving credit line by the end of the year, an action that again depends on a continued economic recovery.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 06:07pm

Barclays takes £3.7bn coronavirus hit as profits slump

Business & Finance

Barclays takes £3.7bn coronavirus hit as profits slump

Turning to the outlook, the lender also noted widespread fears of a possible second wave of COVID-19 that could spark renewed lockdown restrictions.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 05:44pm

India virus cases hit 1.5 million, but slum study casts doubt on official data

India virus cases hit 1.5 million, but slum study casts doubt on official data

Even as case numbers soar and more areas impose lockdowns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this week India was in a "better position that other countries", and winning international praise.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 05:35pm

Hong Kong economy reels as tough virus restrictions implemented

Business & Finance

Hong Kong economy reels as tough virus restrictions implemented

During their lunch break on Wednesday, many residents were eating takeaway meals outside in the intense summer heat and humidity.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 05:28pm

Indian businessman converts office into coronavirus ward

World

Indian businessman converts office into coronavirus ward

The coronavirus epidemic is still raging in the world's second-most populous nation, with the number of infections passing 1.5 million on Wednesday, and almost 35,000 deaths.

Published 29 Jul, 2020 05:25pm

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%)
Khurshid Spinng / Apr 23 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	11.00 ▲ 0.95 (9.45%)
Samin Textile / Apr 23 Samin Textiles Limited(SMTM)	8.00 ▲ 0.61 (8.25%)
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%)
Ravi Textile / Apr 23 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	20.61 ▲ 1.43 (7.46%)
Service Fab. / Apr 23 Service Fabrics Limited(SERF)	15.42 ▲ 1.07 (7.46%)
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	15.02 ▲ 1.04 (7.44%)

Stock	Price
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 23 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.55 ▲ -0.64 (-15.27%)
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	1.76 ▲ -0.26 (-12.87%)
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%)
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%)
Towellers Ltd / Apr 23 Towellers Limited(TOWL)	77.15 ▲ -5.85 (-7.05%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	14.05 ▲ -1.05 (-6.95%)

Stock	Volume
Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 23 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	33,231,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,233,500 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Apr 23 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	9,396,962 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Apr 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8,090,493 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Apr 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	6,323,000 ▼ 0.00
Bal. Glass / Apr 23 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	6,297,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petr. / Apr 23 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	5,615,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Apr 23 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	4,163,000 ▼ 0.00
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	3,923,000 ▼ 0.00
Habib Metro / Apr 23 Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited(HMB)	3,536,000 ▼ 0.00

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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

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