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Coronavirus

COVID-19 prompts increased focus on self-care, with Europeans taking their health more seriously to relieve pressure on healthcare systems

COVID-19 prompts increased focus on self-care, with Europeans taking their health more seriously to relieve pressure on healthcare systems

significant proportion of Europeans are now taking extra precautions to avoid illness-transmission: Spain 80 %, Italy 79 %, UK 68 %, Germany 60 %

Updated 23 Jul, 2020 01:44pm

Punjab considers opening marriage halls after Eid-ul-Azha

Pakistan

Punjab considers opening marriage halls after Eid-ul-Azha

Punjab Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Raja Basharat said they have held meetings with the Marriage Halls Association.

Updated 22 Jul, 2020 11:09am

AIIB approves $250mn loan to Pakistan to combat COVID-19

Business & Finance

AIIB approves $250mn loan to Pakistan to combat COVID-19

The project will be cofinanced with the World Bank, and will help bolster the government’s Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE) Program.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 10:38am

Nobel Prize banquet cancelled over coronavirus

World

Nobel Prize banquet cancelled over coronavirus

STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Foundation, which manages the Nobel Prizes, on Tuesday cancelled its traditional December...

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am

103-year-old man overcomes Covid-19 in upper Chitral

Pakistan

103-year-old man overcomes Covid-19 in upper Chitral

BOONI: A 103-year old man has survived coronavirus infection in the remote mountainous region of Upper Chitral in...

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am

Covid-19 tally reaches 266,647 across country

Pakistan

Covid-19 tally reaches 266,647 across country

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's coronavirus tally has reached 266,647 with 5,661 deaths and 208,030 recoveries, federal and...

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am

Sister Ruth Lewis dies of Covid-19

Pakistan

Sister Ruth Lewis dies of Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Sister Ruth Lewis, the in-charge and one of the founders of charity organisation Dar-ul-Sukoon passed ...

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am

PM's package in response to Covid-19: AGP begins probe into refunds, drawbacks and rebates

Print

PM's package in response to Covid-19: AGP begins probe into refunds, drawbacks and rebates

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has started investigation into the sales tax refunds, duty drawback...

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:47am

Brazil approves human trials for third COVID-19 vaccine

World

Brazil approves human trials for third COVID-19 vaccine

With more than 2.1 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, Brazil has the world's worst outbreak outside the United States.
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa had previously approved trials for possible vaccines developed in the U.K. and China.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 02:29am

Zimbabwe introduces curfew as coronavirus infections spike

World

Zimbabwe introduces curfew as coronavirus infections spike

Travel between cities and gatherings of more than 50 people for social, religious and political reasons remained banned.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 01:11am

California coronavirus cases top 400,000, soon to over take New York as worst-hit state

World

California coronavirus cases top 400,000, soon to over take New York as worst-hit state

The most populous US state has totaled 400,166 COVID-19 cases, putting it on the verge of surpassing New York.
Last week, California's Governor Gavin Newsom rolled back some of his reopening plans for the state by announcing the closure of some indoor venues that attract crowds such as bars.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 12:40am

Moderna, Merck say they will not limit price of coronavirus vaccines to company cost

Business & Finance

Moderna, Merck say they will not limit price of coronavirus vaccines to company cost

We will not be selling our vaccine at cost, although it is premature for us as we're a long way from understanding the cost-basis.
Pfizer Inc has said the company intends to make a profit from its potential coronavirus vaccine if approved.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 12:39am

Trump administration wants ‘plenty of money’ for coronavirus testing

World

Trump administration wants ‘plenty of money’ for coronavirus testing

The White House is blocking funding for tests considered key to containing the reach of the deadly pandemic.
"We want to make sure there's plenty of money for testing. And that's a big priority."

Published 22 Jul, 2020 12:21am

Copper gains on EU stimulus deal and coronavirus vaccine hopes

Markets

Copper gains on EU stimulus deal and coronavirus vaccine hopes

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.8% to $6,541 a tonne by 1617 GMT on Tuesday.
Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.8% to $6,541 a tonne by 1617 GMT on Tuesday, close to the 25-month high of $6,633 on July 13.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 11:15pm

COVID-19 positive cases reach 266,095 across country: NCOC

Pakistan

COVID-19 positive cases reach 266,095 across country: NCOC

He said that total 5,639 deaths had been reported from the disease with 40 reported during last 24 hours.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 08:15pm

Bad loan provisions weigh on UBS earnings

Business & Finance

Bad loan provisions weigh on UBS earnings

Net profit slid by 11 percent from the April-June period last year to $1.2 billion (1.1 billion euros), while operating profits nudged 2 percent lower to $7.4 billion.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 07:28pm

SC adjourns coronavirus suo moto notice case for two weeks

Markets

SC adjourns coronavirus suo moto notice case for two weeks

He asked why not initiate contempt of court action against NDMA as court orders were ridiculed.

Updated 21 Jul, 2020 07:45pm

Iran reports record daily toll of 229 coronavirus deaths

World

Iran reports record daily toll of 229 coronavirus deaths

"Sadly, we lost 229 of our compatriots to the COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours," health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 07:05pm

Malaysia urged to halt 'barbaric' caning of Rohingya

World

Malaysia urged to halt 'barbaric' caning of Rohingya

But since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries which traditionally allowed Rohingya boats to land have been blocking them over fears the migrants could be infected.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 07:03pm

EU recovery deal will see growth return in 2021: Altmaier

EU recovery deal will see growth return in 2021: Altmaier

Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Altmaier called the deal "good news for millions of people in Germany and across Europe.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:59pm

EU agrees landmark 750-bn-euro virus 'Marshall Plan'

World

EU agrees landmark 750-bn-euro virus 'Marshall Plan'

"These were of course, difficult negotiations in very difficult times for all Europeans," said EU Council Chief Charles Michel, whose job was to guide the tortuous talks over more than 90 hours.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:56pm

Four new cases of coronavirus reported in Attock, taking tally to 550

Pakistan

Four new cases of coronavirus reported in Attock, taking tally to 550

He said the number of suspected cases had also been raised in the district to 3930 while screening of as many as 7511 persons have also carried out so far.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:52pm

Markets rally on vaccine hopes, EU stimulus deal

Business & Finance

Markets rally on vaccine hopes, EU stimulus deal

"A combination of vaccine optimism and fiscal stimulus is boosting the mood," City Index analyst Fiona Cincotta said.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:51pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

At least 14,736,130 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 8,150,900 are now considered recovered.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:45pm

COVID-19 claims 22 more lives, infects 551 others: CM Sindh

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 22 more lives, infects 551 others: CM Sindh

He said that 6676 samples were tested against which 551 new cases of coronavirus were detected that constituted eight percent current detection rate.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:43pm

Coronavirus: latest global developments

World

Coronavirus: latest global developments

The pandemic has killed at least 610,604 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year, according to an AFP tally at 1100 GMT on Tuesday based on official sources.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:42pm

China demands proof of no coronavirus for all new flight arrivals

World

China demands proof of no coronavirus for all new flight arrivals

China has been relaxing a ban on most foreign travellers that was imposed in March to prevent an influx of infections after authorities largely brought the domestic epidemic under control.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:37pm

Ukraine coronavirus cases exceed 60,000, 1,518 deaths reported

World

Ukraine coronavirus cases exceed 60,000, 1,518 deaths reported

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said last week Ukrainians were fed up with the coronavirus lockdown and the government should be cautious about extending it.

Updated 21 Jul, 2020 05:55pm

Japan shares advance as COVID-19 vaccine trials bolster optimism

Markets

Japan shares advance as COVID-19 vaccine trials bolster optimism

The Nikkei index ended up 0.73pc at 22,884.22, with the healthcare and technology sectors leading the advance.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 04:39pm

Copper edges up on EU stimulus deal, coronavirus vaccine hopes

Markets

Copper edges up on EU stimulus deal, coronavirus vaccine hopes

Gains, however, were capped by a steady rise in virus cases worldwide and lingering uncertainty over the final outcome of the vaccine trials.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 04:20pm

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 3	278.23
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 3	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 3	152.98
USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.26
Euro to USD / May 3	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
Tokyo Nikkei / May 2	38236.07
FTSE 100 / May 2	8149.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 2	17906.01
France CAC40 / May 2	7916.49
India Sensex / May 3	74412.88

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 2	20000
Petrol/Litre / May 3	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 3	79.12
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 3	205418
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 3	2308.69
Diesel/Litre / May 3	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 3 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 3 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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