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Coronavirus

Yields drift lower, Fed's Powell this week's focus

The yields are in the middle of their recent range after falling from a one-month high of 1.379% on Aug. 12, while holding above a six-month low of 1.127% reached earlier this month.

Published 24 Aug, 2021 01:00am

Markets

Sterling rebounds after last week's selloff

The pound gained 0.7pc against the broadly weaker dollar, taking it back above $1.37, after it swung 1.8pc lower the previous week.

Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:46pm

Markets

Gold rises above $1,800 as dollar dips on doubts Fed will taper soon

Spot gold rose 1.4pc to $1,804.86 per ounce by 12:43 p.m. EDT (1643 GMT), after scaling its highest since Aug. 5 at $1,806.23.

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:09pm

World

UK warns Covid travel test providers over pricing

It added that the companies would now also face regular spot checks to ensure prices are accurate and providers are legitimate

Updated 23 Aug, 2021 05:19pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

At least 211,759,090 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 23 Aug, 2021 04:10pm

Business & Finance

Euro zone business boom roared on in August

Without ongoing supply chain disruptions activity could have expanded faster but fears new coronavirus strains may lead to renewed restrictions continued to put a dent in optimism

Published 23 Aug, 2021 12:54pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's Covid-19 death toll crosses 25,000 as fourth wave continues

Active number of cases rises to 89,919 after another 3,772 cases reported at positivity ratio of 7.1%

Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:40am

Markets

Dollar near 9-month highs on COVID-19 worries; Aussie, kiwi wilt

The dollar index, which measures the currency against six peers, was little changed at 93.468 from Friday, when it climbed as high as 93.734 for the first time since Nov. 4

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:54am

Markets

Indian shares gain on tech boost, Asian rebound; Cadila jumps

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.63% at 16,553.80, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.66% to 55,695.84

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:46am

Markets

New Zealand central bank under no pressure to act as Delta outbreak not 'game changer' yet- RBNZ economist

At this stage we don't see it as a game-changer in the sense that our underlying economic analysis and views should be thrown out of the window and we should start again

Published 23 Aug, 2021 09:21am

Pakistan

PAF lady doctor dies of Covid-19

KARACHI: Flight Lieutenant of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Dr Mahnoor Farzand died of Covid-19 here on Sunday. According...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

Pakistan

Covid-19 has caused 6,612 deaths so far: Sindh CM

KARACHI: As many as 22 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,612 and 1,118 new...

Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 211,307,660 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 22 Aug, 2021 05:01pm

World

Iran Covid deaths at new daily high as curbs lifted

The ministry said the deaths of 684 people in the past 24 hours brought the total number of fatalities to 102,038

Updated 22 Aug, 2021 04:47pm

Pakistan

Daily cases on the rise as Pakistan's Covid positivity crosses 7%

At least 75 deaths and 3,842 coronavirus cases were reported during the last 24 hours

Updated 22 Aug, 2021 12:32pm

Pakistan

Asad meets Parvez Elahi, discusses political affairs

LAHORE: Federal Minister and Chairman NCOC Asad Umar held a meeting with Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:09am

Pakistan

Six passengers arrive from Jeddah test positive for Covid-19

KARACHI: Six passengers reaching Karachi Airport from Saudi Arabia on Saturday were diagnosed with the coronavirus....

Published 22 Aug, 2021 04:09am

Sustainable economic growth witnessed despite Covid-19 challenges: Tarin

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said the sustainable economic growth was...

Published 22 Aug, 2021 03:47am

Business & Finance

Thai central bank offers more debt measures to ease Covid-19 impact

BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank has approved additional measures to assist debtors affected by the country's...

Published 21 Aug, 2021 04:21am

Pakistan

Pakistan's active Covid-19 cases jump to 89,673, highest since May

However, number of daily cases reported in last 24 hours falls to 3,239 at positivity ratio of 6.23%

Published 20 Aug, 2021 09:57am

Markets

Gold steadies in Europe

AMSTERDAM/ LONDON: Gold prices steadied near recent highs on Wednesday, underpinned by concerns over the spread of...

Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am

World

Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says

TEL AVIV: A third dose of Pfizer /BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 86% effective in people aged over 60,...

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 06:33pm

World

Israel tightens restrictions as virus cases leap

JERUSALEM: New restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Covid took effect in Israel on Wednesday, after the...

Published 18 Aug, 2021 05:33pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Wednesday

At least 208,545,350 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 03:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports another 3,974 new cases

Records positivity ratio of 6.91%

Published 18 Aug, 2021 01:28pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, RoK agree to promote trade, investment linkages

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Republic of Korea Tuesday exchanged views on economic potential and stressed the need ...

Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am

World

Taliban takeover leaves Iran and Turkey fearing refugee influx

PARIS: The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan has left regional heavyweights Iran and Turkey with a headache...

Updated 18 Aug, 2021 08:32pm

Pakistan

9th, 10th Muharram: Punjab govt to impose Section 144, ban pillion riding

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday decided to impose Section 144 for 9th and 10th Muharram and ban pillion...

Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Tuesday

At least 207,838,740 cases of coronavirus have been registered

Published 17 Aug, 2021 05:39pm

Markets

FTSE 100 drops to over 1-week low as retail, energy stocks drag

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index dropped 0.3% to its lowest since Aug. 6, with retailer Unilever, insurer Prudential and oil major BP among the top drags

Published 17 Aug, 2021 12:32pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Sally Tex. / Sep 25 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	6.50 ▲ 1.00 (18.18%)
Security Bank / Sep 25 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.90 ▲ 0.88 (14.62%)
Khurshid Spinng / Sep 25 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	9.09 ▲ 0.95 (11.67%)
Redco Tex. / Sep 25 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	8.19 ▲ 0.69 (9.20%)
Ghazi Fab. / Sep 25 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	9.29 ▲ 0.78 (9.17%)
Quetta Textile / Sep 25 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	12.05 ▲ 0.96 (8.66%)
First Equity Mod. / Sep 25 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	8.00 ▲ 0.62 (8.40%)
Kohinoor Power / Sep 25 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	5.50 ▲ 0.42 (8.27%)
Habib Metro Mod / Sep 25 Habib Metro Modaraba(HMM)	9.40 ▲ 0.68 (7.80%)
Askari Gen. / Sep 25 Askari General Insurance Company Limited(AGIC)	21.50 ▲ 1.50 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Pak Gen. Ins. / Sep 25 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	4.20 ▲ -1.00 (-19.23%)
PICIC Insurance / Sep 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.30 ▲ -0.20 (-13.33%)
First Fid. Leas. / Sep 25 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	4.02 ▲ -0.48 (-10.67%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Sep 25 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	9.00 ▲ -1.00 (-10.00%)
Ist Paramount / Sep 25 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	5.65 ▲ -0.60 (-9.60%)
Hala Enterpries / Sep 25 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	9.41 ▲ -0.98 (-9.43%)
Tri-Star Power / Sep 25 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	5.31 ▲ -0.48 (-8.29%)
Bal. Glass / Sep 25 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	11.70 ▲ -1.00 (-7.87%)
AKD Hospitality / Sep 25 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	342.25 ▲ -27.75 (-7.50%)
Buxly / Sep 25 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	245.38 ▲ -19.89 (-7.50%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Sep 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	39,450,500 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Sep 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	35,837,386 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Sep 25 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	28,682,000 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Sep 25 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	18,773,500 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Sep 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,913,500 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Fert. Bin / Sep 25 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	13,510,000 ▼ 0.00
Azgard Nine / Sep 25 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	12,678,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Global Hold. / Sep 25 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	11,617,000 ▼ 0.00
Treet Corp. / Sep 25 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	9,769,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pakistan / Sep 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,626,615 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 25	169.10
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 25	169.00
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 25	110.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 25	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 25	1.37
Euro to USD / Sep 25	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 25	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 25	4455.48
India Sensex / Sep 25	60048.47
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 25	30248.81
Nasdaq / Sep 25	15047.70
Hang Seng / Sep 25	24192.16
FTSE 100 / Sep 25	7051.48
Dow Jones / Sep 25	34798.00
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 25	15531.75
France CAC40 / Sep 25	6638.46

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Sep 25	73.98
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Sep 25	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Sep 25	96600.00
Gold Spot / Sep 25	1750.42
Cotton / Sep 25	95.99

Coronavirus

Yields drift lower, Fed's Powell this week's focus

Sterling rebounds after last week's selloff

Gold rises above $1,800 as dollar dips on doubts Fed will taper soon

UK warns Covid travel test providers over pricing

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Monday

Euro zone business boom roared on in August

Pakistan's Covid-19 death toll crosses 25,000 as fourth wave continues

Dollar near 9-month highs on COVID-19 worries; Aussie, kiwi wilt

Indian shares gain on tech boost, Asian rebound; Cadila jumps

New Zealand central bank under no pressure to act as Delta outbreak not 'game changer' yet- RBNZ economist

PAF lady doctor dies of Covid-19

Covid-19 has caused 6,612 deaths so far: Sindh CM

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

Iran Covid deaths at new daily high as curbs lifted

Daily cases on the rise as Pakistan's Covid positivity crosses 7%

Asad meets Parvez Elahi, discusses political affairs

Six passengers arrive from Jeddah test positive for Covid-19

Sustainable economic growth witnessed despite Covid-19 challenges: Tarin

Thai central bank offers more debt measures to ease Covid-19 impact

Pakistan's active Covid-19 cases jump to 89,673, highest since May

Gold steadies in Europe

Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says

Israel tightens restrictions as virus cases leap

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Wednesday

Pakistan reports another 3,974 new cases

Pakistan, RoK agree to promote trade, investment linkages

Taliban takeover leaves Iran and Turkey fearing refugee influx

9th, 10th Muharram: Punjab govt to impose Section 144, ban pillion riding

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Tuesday

FTSE 100 drops to over 1-week low as retail, energy stocks drag

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