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1464 new COVID-19 cases detected, 14 more patients died: CM Sindh

According to the CM, 14 more patients died over night lifting the death toll to 1103 which constituted 1.5 percent death rate.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 12:10am

Pakistan

Confirmed coronavirus cases reach 1,724 in Sialkot

Senior officials of Sialkot Health Department said that COVID-19 tests of 32 already quarantined suspected victims were found positive on Monday.

Published 23 Jun, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan

4578 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Rawalpindi

The DPR said as many as 1453 patients were quarantined in isolation at homes while 212 were died in the district,adding 91 more patients were reported at district centers during last 24 years.

Updated 23 Jun, 2020 12:05am

Sports

Three Pakistan squad members for England tour test positive for COVID-19

The PCB medical panel is in contact with the three who have been advised to immediately go into self-isolation.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 09:23pm

Antibody levels in recovered COVID-19 patients decline quickly: research

The research found that of those who tested positive for the presence of the IgG antibody, over 90% showed sharp declines in two to three months

Published 22 Jun, 2020 08:17pm

World

Lack of global leadership in fighting pandemic biggest threat, says WHO

Tedros says world has learnt the hard way that strong healthcare systems are "the foundation of global health security and of social and economic development

Published 22 Jun, 2020 08:10pm

World

China's Li says EU is a partner, despite tensions

New coronavirus impacted EU-China relations.
EU also concerned by China's security law for Hong Kong.
Tough to conclude investment pact by end of 2020.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 07:21pm

Life & Style

Shakira and Dwayne Johnson will highlight coronavirus equity concert

The concert is part of a campaign calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available for all.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 06:11pm

World

Coronavirus pandemic still accelerating: WHO chief

The WHO warned last week of a new and dangerous phase of the coronavirus pandemic, with people tiring of lockdowns despite the disease's rapid spread.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 05:59pm

World

India reports record coronavirus cases, embassies warn on stretched hospitals

The 15,000 new cases brought India's total to more than 425,000, behind only the United States, Brazil and Russia.
Nearly 14,000 people have now died from the disease caused by the virus since the first case in India in January.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 05:26pm

Markets

Oil steadies amid increase in coronavirus cases

WHO reports record jump in coronavirus infections on Sunday.
US and Canada rig count drops to record low -Baker Hughes.
Russia sees $40-$50 a barrel as fair.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 05:20pm

World

Beijing coronavirus cases to see 'cliff-like' drop this week

The city of more than 20 million people reported its first case of a new spike in infections on June 11, linked to a sprawling wholesale food centre.
Beijing reported on Monday nine new cases had been confirmed the previous day, sharply down from 22

Published 22 Jun, 2020 04:55pm

Pakistan

Archroma to produce PPE in Pakistan

Liberty will be benefitting from Archroma’s specialty solutions for hygiene protection, and well-established technical expertise in the area of medical textiles.

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 05:50pm

Technology

TPL Trakker, NITB partners to identify COVID-19 hotspots in Pakistan

Through this collaboration, TPL Maps, the mapping arm of TPL Trakker, will play a critical role in helping the people of Pakistan during this pandemic by mapping, analyzing, and reporting cases across major cities.

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 04:31pm

Sports

Mohammad Abbas’ county contract cancelled due to COVID-19

Abbas was signed by Nottinghamshire as one of their overseas players and had been due to feature in nine Championship games.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:13pm

Pakistan

Hussain Dawood Pledge creating an impact with mass testing, patient care and protection of frontline workers: CEO Engro Energy

“In my opinion, aggressive testing and diagnostics remains the key to win the battle against COVID-19 as seen from examples of South Korea, Taiwan and New Zealand,” says Ahsan.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:13pm

Technology

Who built the smart lockdown system? Controversy surrounds key govt app to fight Coronavirus

SoP were allegedly violated in deployment of key systems to fight Coronavirus

Updated 23 Jun, 2020 12:37am

Sindh's coronavirus tally crosses 71000

The province reported 14 more deaths today.

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 03:36pm

World

Russia reports 7,600 new coronavirus infections

Russia has reported 592,280 cases.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 02:24pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s banking industry stellar performance in 2019, profitability jumps 27.5pc

As per the report, the total assets of the banks included increased from Rs19,618 billion in 2018 to Rs21,729bn in 2019, showing an increase of 10.8pc. Meanwhile, the number of deposits rose from Rs14,123bn in 2018 to Rs15,865bn in 2019.

Updated 24 Jun, 2020 03:14pm

Pakistan's cases soar to 181,088, death toll reaches 3590

71,458 patients have also recovered from the novel virus.

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 10:20am

Pakistan

Covid-19: New 2275 cases, 41 deaths reported: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that overnight 13,890 Covid-19 samples were tested which...

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 03:54am

Pakistan

Covid-19 patients: Institute of Kidney Diseases to provide dialysis facilities

KARACHI: Karachi Institute of Kidney Diseases under administrative control of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation...

Updated 22 Jun, 2020 03:52am

Markets

Wall Street week ahead: Healthcare to get growth bump in Covid-19 influenced Russell remake

NEW YORK: The US healthcare sector looks set for a bulked up profile in growth indexes when FTSE Russell...

Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:03am

World

London City Airport reopens as UK slowly opens up

The gateway to the once-bustling Canary Warf and City financial districts welcomed a short flight from the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 01:31am

Coronavirus toll at 1900 GMT Sunday

China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 4,634 deaths and 83,378 infections (up 26 since Saturday) with 78,413 recoveries.

Published 22 Jun, 2020 01:09am

World

China bans some US chicken, shuts Pepsi plant to fight virus

Imports of frozen chicken from Tyson Foods have been "temporarily suspended" after a virus outbreak was found at one of the company's production facilities in the US.

Published 21 Jun, 2020 08:16pm

World

Spain reopens border with France

Spain has been one of the worst affected countries, suffering more than 28,000 deaths, with its economy and especially the key tourist industry devastated.

Published 21 Jun, 2020 07:19pm

World

Iran reports over 100 new virus deaths for third day running

Iran recorded its lowest single-day death toll in early May, before seeing a new rise in cases in recent weeks.

Published 21 Jun, 2020 06:52pm

Pakistan

Reinfection of COVID-19 after 3 months discovered in Pakistan, claims doctor

“Just seen a case of reinfection from COVID-19 with more severe symptoms," claims Dr Kazmi

Published 21 Jun, 2020 06:46pm

Forex
World
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	153.05
USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.25
Euro to USD / May 3	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 3	5127.79
India Sensex / May 3	73878.15
Tokyo Nikkei / May 3	38236.07
Nasdaq / May 3	16156.33
Hang Seng / May 3	18475.92
FTSE 100 / May 3	8213.49
Dow Jones / May 3	38675.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 3	18001.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 3	78.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 3	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 3	205418
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 3	2301.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 3	78.06
Petrol/Litre / May 5	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

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

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

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 5 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 5 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 5 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 5 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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