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Coronavirus

Copper rises on supply concerns, lower U.S. dollar

Prices of the metal used widely in the power and construction industries are down 6pc since hitting 9-1/2-year highs of $9,617 last month.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 12:08am

World

Spain to vaccinate 60-69 year olds with AstraZeneca shot, govt says

Cases of the virus have been increasing for several weeks in Spain, which has fully vaccinated some 3.02 million people and administered a total of 9.8 million shots.

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 12:07am

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Thursday

At least 133,077,500 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:49pm

World

Iran Covid cases hit two million in 'meteoric' rise

Over the past 24 hours, the country officially recorded 22,586 new cases of infection, reaching a new high, health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:32pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 98 lives, infects 5,329 more people

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

62 deaths, 2990 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Thursday

The Punjab health department conducted 3,988,028 tests for COVID-19 so far, while 198,753 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

Covid-19 vaccination continues for healthcare workers, senior citizens in KP

3,259 senior citizens and 23,396 heath workers have so far received second doze of the vaccination.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 07:09pm

Pakistan

Rawalpindi reports 233 new COVID cases, 6 deaths in 24 hours

The data showed that 16885 patients were discharged after recovery and 4837 were quarantined including 2761 at home and 2076 in isolation wards.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:56pm

Pakistan

More than 10000 people vaccinated against coronavirus in Bahawalpur

He told that another centre was functioning at Government Tibbiya College Bahawalpur.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

98 more deaths of COVID reported in Pakistan over last 24 hours

The positivity ratio stands at 1067 percent.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 06:19pm

World

India suffers vaccine shortages as virus surges

India's vast vaccination programme is reportedly experiencing problems having administered 87 million shots so far in a population of 1.3 billion people.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:42pm

World

Australia halts AstraZeneca shots for under 50s over clot concerns

There has so far been only one case of blood clotting in a patient who received the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:18pm

World

UK govt offers reassurance on AstraZeneca vaccine safety

Hancock emphasised the serious side effects were "extremely rare", adding that all three of the vaccines so far approved for use in Britain were "safe for all ages".

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:14pm

World

German mayor suspended for skipping vaccine queue

Wiegand is also not the only German politician embroiled in a pandemic-related scandal.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 05:08pm

World

Covid cases hit 2 million in Iran 'meteoric' spike

Iran also recorded an additional 185 virus-related deaths, Lari said, bringing the total to 63,884.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:46pm

Pakistan

British Council, Cambridge have assured implementation of strict coronavirus SOPs during exams: Shafqat Mahmood

They assured me that all SOPs for conducting the exam would be strictly followed," Shafqat tweeted.
O Level and IGCSE exams will begin on May 10.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 03:09pm

World

Russia reports 8,672 new COVID-19 cases, 365 deaths

The government coronavirus taskforce said that 365 people had died in the last 24 hours, taking its death toll to 101,845.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 02:10pm

World

47 UK MPs question Boris Johnson's decision to place Pakistan on travel ‘red list’; demand further data and evidence

"The current rate of infection in Pakistan is also reportedly lower than the UK," the letter said.
We would be grateful if the full data and evidence can be provided to show why these specific countries have been added to the red list and provide an urgent clarification of the decision-making process, the MPs asked.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:17pm

Sports

From King Kohli to Universe Boss: five to watch in the IPL

Still a force in Twenty20 cricket at the age of 41, the veteran remains a vital part of the Punjab Kings' batting arsenal.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 01:09pm

World

Thailand reports 405 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

The new cases took the total number of infections to 30,310, with 95 deaths.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:07pm

Business & Finance

Japan's consumer confidence rises in March

The survey's sentiment index for general households.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 12:03pm

World

Brazil reports 92,625 new coronavirus cases, 3,829 deaths in 24 hours

Brazil has registered more than 13 million cases since the pandemic began.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 11:48am

Markets

Japan investors dump record amount of Aussie bonds in Feb, also sold US bonds

That changed after the Reserve Bank of Australia slashed its interest rates to near zero percent.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 11:13am

Pakistan

Amid heightened COVID-19 threat, USEFP cancels SAT administration test scheduled for May 8

The USEFP said that those who have registered with it can contact College Board for refund and cancellation of exam.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:51am

World

Argentina announces curfew as coronavirus cases rise

The Pan American Health Organization said last week that Argentina is one of the 10 countries with the most new infections worldwide.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 05:01pm

World

International passenger traffic down 89% in February, no sign of recovery: IATA

“International passenger traffic was down almost 89% and is showing no signs of recovery in the current environment,” IATA’s new director general Willie Walsh said at a presentation on Wednesday.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 10:01am

Sports

Vancouver Canucks Covid-19 outbreak spread rapidly among players

The numbers include players on the taxi squad who do not have to be listed publicly.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 05:03pm

World

Arauz planning to change Ecuador agreements if elected

Ecuador seized a record 128 tons of drugs in 2020, even though the country produces very little itself.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 04:59pm

World

Fresh Covid case in New Zealand as it prepares travel bubble

There was no suggestion New Zealand's largest city would again be thrust into lockdown or the travel bubble plan revised.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 04:57pm

World

Kuwait wealth fund reaches initial agreement on KPC dividends

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund has reached an initial agreement with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on...

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.18 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	703.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	167.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	24.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Investments / Apr 16 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL- Abbas / Apr 16 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	370.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 16 Agro Allianz limited(AAL)	11.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 16 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 16 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 16 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	70.18 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 16 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	703.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 16 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Apr 16 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	167.92 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Adam Sugar / Apr 16 Adam Sugar Mills Limited(ADAMS)	24.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 15	152.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 15	152.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 15	108.72
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 15	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 15	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 15	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 15	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 15	4170.42
India Sensex / Apr 15	48803.68
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 15	29642.69
Nasdaq / Apr 15	14038.76
Hang Seng / Apr 15	28793.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 15	6983.50
Dow Jones / Apr 15	34035.99
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 15	15255.33
France CAC40 / Apr 15	6234.14

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Apr 15	63.38
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 15	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 15	94564.00
Gold Spot / Apr 15	1736.80
Cotton / Apr 15	86.26

Coronavirus

Copper rises on supply concerns, lower U.S. dollar

Spain to vaccinate 60-69 year olds with AstraZeneca shot, govt says

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Thursday

Iran Covid cases hit two million in 'meteoric' rise

COVID-19 claims 98 lives, infects 5,329 more people

62 deaths, 2990 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab on Thursday

Covid-19 vaccination continues for healthcare workers, senior citizens in KP

Rawalpindi reports 233 new COVID cases, 6 deaths in 24 hours

More than 10000 people vaccinated against coronavirus in Bahawalpur

98 more deaths of COVID reported in Pakistan over last 24 hours

India suffers vaccine shortages as virus surges

Australia halts AstraZeneca shots for under 50s over clot concerns

UK govt offers reassurance on AstraZeneca vaccine safety

German mayor suspended for skipping vaccine queue

Covid cases hit 2 million in Iran 'meteoric' spike

British Council, Cambridge have assured implementation of strict coronavirus SOPs during exams: Shafqat Mahmood

Russia reports 8,672 new COVID-19 cases, 365 deaths

47 UK MPs question Boris Johnson's decision to place Pakistan on travel ‘red list’; demand further data and evidence

From King Kohli to Universe Boss: five to watch in the IPL

Thailand reports 405 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Japan's consumer confidence rises in March

Brazil reports 92,625 new coronavirus cases, 3,829 deaths in 24 hours

Japan investors dump record amount of Aussie bonds in Feb, also sold US bonds

Amid heightened COVID-19 threat, USEFP cancels SAT administration test scheduled for May 8

Argentina announces curfew as coronavirus cases rise

International passenger traffic down 89% in February, no sign of recovery: IATA

Vancouver Canucks Covid-19 outbreak spread rapidly among players

Arauz planning to change Ecuador agreements if elected

Fresh Covid case in New Zealand as it prepares travel bubble

Kuwait wealth fund reaches initial agreement on KPC dividends

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