Trends - Coronavirus - Business Recorder

ANL 29.15 ▲ 0.63 (2.21%)

ASC 16.50 ▼ -0.18 (-1.08%)

ASL 25.15 ▲ 1.39 (5.85%)

AVN 99.18 ▲ 4.94 (5.24%)

BOP 9.51 ▲ 0.04 (0.42%)

BYCO 9.36 ▼ -0.20 (-2.09%)

DGKC 112.10 ▲ 1.60 (1.45%)

EPCL 47.55 ▲ 0.10 (0.21%)

FCCL 21.50 ▲ 0.22 (1.03%)

FFBL 28.84 ▲ 0.87 (3.11%)

FFL 19.23 ▼ -0.04 (-0.21%)

HASCOL 14.08 ▼ -0.23 (-1.61%)

HUBC 86.75 ▲ 0.75 (0.87%)

HUMNL 7.25 ▼ -0.05 (-0.68%)

JSCL 32.39 ▲ 0.92 (2.92%)

KAPCO 40.81 ▲ 0.08 (0.2%)

KEL 4.18 ▲ 0.07 (1.7%)

LOTCHEM 15.99 ▼ -0.21 (-1.3%)

MLCF 43.90 ▲ 0.89 (2.07%)

PAEL 40.06 ▲ 0.20 (0.5%)

PIBTL 13.04 ▲ 0.13 (1.01%)

POWER 11.65 ▲ 0.25 (2.19%)

PPL 93.72 ▲ 0.42 (0.45%)

PRL 23.80 ▼ 0.00 (0%)

PTC 9.37 ▲ 0.07 (0.75%)

SILK 1.22 ▲ 0.02 (1.67%)

SNGP 44.60 ▲ 0.27 (0.61%)

TRG 114.93 ▲ 6.45 (5.95%)

UNITY 33.68 ▲ 0.53 (1.6%)

WTL 1.09 ▼ -0.03 (-2.68%)

BR100 4,883 ▲ 27.56 (0.57%)

BR30 25,120 ▲ 395.68 (1.6%)

KSE100 46,088 ▲ 219.6 (0.48%)

KSE30 19,166 ▲ 104.54 (0.55%)

Jan 25, 2021 PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Coronavirus

Italy threatens legal action over Pfizer vaccine delays

Italy threatens legal action over Pfizer vaccine delays

Pfizer said last Friday it would delay shipments of vaccinations over the next three to four weeks due to works at its key processing plan in Belgium.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:50pm

'Pharmacy of the world' India exports first covid vaccines

World

'Pharmacy of the world' India exports first covid vaccines

Foreign Minister said that the "Pharmacy of the World will deliver to overcome the COVID challenge".

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:49pm

Dollar slips as US stimulus hopes lift mood

Markets

Dollar slips as US stimulus hopes lift mood

The Chinese yuan clung to modest gains in offshore trade at 6.4757 to the dollar ahead of a monthly interest rate fixing where traders expect no change in either one-year or five-year loan prime rates.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 12:25pm

WHO says UK coronavirus strain detected in at least 60 countries

World

WHO says UK coronavirus strain detected in at least 60 countries

A week ago, it was reported in 50 countries.
The South African variant has been reported in 23 countries and territories, WHO said.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:56am

Mexico reports more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths, highest daily total

World

Mexico reports more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths, highest daily total

The health ministry also confirmed 18,894 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,668,396.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:23am

China's yuan firms as dollar slips on spending talk

Markets

China's yuan firms as dollar slips on spending talk

The global dollar index fell to 90.371 from the previous close of 90.421.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:16am

Indian shares edge up along with Asian peers after Yellen boost

Markets

Indian shares edge up along with Asian peers after Yellen boost

The index has gained about 55% in 2020 and is so far up 10%.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:44am

US exceeds 400,000 coronavirus deaths

World

US exceeds 400,000 coronavirus deaths

The number of coronavirus cases has risen across all US regions and on Tuesday crossed 24 million since the pandemic started.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:25am

Australian Open cluster grows as two more players test positive

Sports

Australian Open cluster grows as two more players test positive

However, tournament organisers insist most players accepted their isolation without complaint.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 09:54am

Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

World

Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

"To heal, we must remember. It's hard sometimes to remember, but that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," Biden said to kick off a tribute that included observances in cities across the country.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 09:43am

Emirates, Etihad to pilot virus ‘travel pass’

World

Emirates, Etihad to pilot virus ‘travel pass’

DUBAI: Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East’s biggest airlines, said Tuesday they would be among the first...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Tuesday’s early trade: US top indexes up

Markets

Tuesday’s early trade: US top indexes up

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday after upbeat earnings from big US banks and Halliburton, ...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

FTSE 100 edges up as HSBC, drugmakers gain

Markets

FTSE 100 edges up as HSBC, drugmakers gain

LONDON: British shares inched higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in HSBC and drugmakers, at a time when tighter...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Biden facing ‘competing crises’ as he takes office

Opinion

Biden facing ‘competing crises’ as he takes office

A raging pandemic. An economic crisis. A nation divided. Deep racial wounds. Joe Biden has his work cut out for him...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Cotton futures gain

Markets

Cotton futures gain

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, while robust demand and anticipation of further...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Oil prices climb

Markets

Oil prices climb

• IEA cuts 2021 oil demand outlook, but sees upturn in H2 NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed with US stock markets on...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

SNGPL organises e-kachehri

Markets

SNGPL organises e-kachehri

LAHORE: To facilitate gas consumers through immediate resolution of their complaints, SNGPL organized e-Kachehri at...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Goldman Sachs 4Q profits surge to $4.4bn

Business & Finance

Goldman Sachs 4Q profits surge to $4.4bn

NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs said Tuesday the firm’s fourth-quarter profits more than doubled on a strong performance...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Germany takes on record debt in 2020, but less than expected

Business & Finance

Germany takes on record debt in 2020, but less than expected

BERLIN: Germany took on record new debt in 2020 to shield the economy from the coronavirus pandemic, but less than...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Early trade in New York: Dollar slides against most currencies

Business & Finance

Early trade in New York: Dollar slides against most currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped for a second straight session on Tuesday, with broader risk appetite turning more...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Dollar drops in Europe

Business & Finance

Dollar drops in Europe

LONDON: The dollar dropped on Tuesday as investors prepared for US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen to talk ...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Brexit pushes billions into France: bank chief

Business & Finance

Brexit pushes billions into France: bank chief

PARIS: The Bank of France’s governor said Tuesday that Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union has driven...

Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am

Oil gains on stimulus optimism ahead of Biden inauguration

Markets

Oil gains on stimulus optimism ahead of Biden inauguration

Yellen urged lawmakers to "act big" on the next coronavirus relief package, adding that the benefits outweigh the costs of a higher debt burden.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 12:16am

France reports 23,608 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours

World

France reports 23,608 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours

The number of people in intensive care rose by 26 to 2,839 while the total number of patients hospitalised for the disease was down by 52 over 24 hours at 25,567.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 11:44pm

Scrutiny committee directed to hold regular meetings on foreign funding case: ECP

Pakistan

Scrutiny committee directed to hold regular meetings on foreign funding case: ECP

He said the ECP was well aware of its constitutional and legal responsibilities, and was committed to fulfill all responsibilities without any pressure.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 11:29pm

UK announces daily record of 1,610 Covid deaths

World

UK announces daily record of 1,610 Covid deaths

The UK's total Covid-19 death toll now stands at 91,470, with a further 33,355 new cases also reported over the last day, taking the total number of infections to nearly 3.5 million.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 11:20pm

EU aims to vaccinate 70pc of adults in coming months

World

EU aims to vaccinate 70pc of adults in coming months

The bloc started jabs three weeks ago and has so far approved two vaccines -- from BioNTech/Pfizer and from Moderna -- with others soon expected to follow.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:23pm

41 more patients test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

Pakistan

41 more patients test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

As many as 221 COVID-19 patients have lost their lives that constitutes 2 percent of the total positive cases, the report added.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:51pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

At least 95,476,360 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Outcry in Italy at call for more vaccines for rich regions

World

Outcry in Italy at call for more vaccines for rich regions

Italy has so far administered more than 1.15 million doses of the vaccine, more than other European Union nations.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:13pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Punjab Mod. / Jan 25 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.70 ▲ 0.20 (14.89%)
Ghani Auto Ind. / Jan 25 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	6.80 ▲ 0.69 (13.33%)
Habib Ins. / Jan 25 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	8.50 ▲ 0.69 (13.18%)
Bawany Air / Jan 25 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	22.38 ▲ 1.89 (11.34%)
Unicap Mod. / Jan 25 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.10 ▼ -0.01 (10.00%)
Hi-Tech Lubricants / Jan 25 Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited(HTL)	60.28 ▲ 7.55 (9.66%)
Pak Datacom Ltd / Jan 25 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	113.50 ▲ 4.58 (9.03%)
Fazal Cloth / Jan 25 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	229.68 ▲ 30.92 (7.50%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 25 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.03 ▼ -0.10 (6.32%)
B.R.R. Mod. / Jan 25 B.R.R. Guardian Modaraba(BRR)	14.00 ▲ 0.46 (5.98%)

Stock	Price
Hala Enterpries / Jan 25 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	10.81 ▼ 0.97 (-11.76%)
Saritow Sp. / Jan 25 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	9.90 ▼ 0.86 (-11.61%)
Grays Leas. / Jan 25 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.17 ▼ 0.69 (-10.86%)
PICIC Insurance / Jan 25 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.38 ▼ 0.11 (-9.80%)
First Pak Modaraba / Jan 25 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.12 ▼ 0.27 (-9.40%)
First Prud Mod. / Jan 25 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	2.10 ▼ 0.35 (-8.70%)
Altern Energy / Jan 25 Altern Energy Limited(ALTN)	27.25 ▼ 1.75 (-8.40%)
Summit Bank / Jan 25 Summit Bank Limited(SMBL)	1.83 ▼ 0.14 (-8.04%)
Saudi Pak Leas. / Jan 25 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.74 ▼ 0.25 (-7.94%)
Khurshid Spinng / Jan 25 Khurshid Spinning Mills Limited(KHSM)	19.86 ▼ 0.00 (-7.46%)

Stock	Volume
TRG Pak. / Jan 25 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	29,686,000 ▼ 8.01
K-Electric Ltd / Jan 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	25,544,000 ▼ 0.11
Invest Cap. Bank / Jan 25 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	17,052,500 ▼ 0.87
Unity Foods / Jan 25 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	16,920,978 ▼ 1.02
Fauji Foods / Jan 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	15,931,500 ▼ 0.35
Fauji Fert. Bin / Jan 25 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	12,716,500 ▼ 1.75
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Jan 25 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	10,876,500 ▼ 0.31
Hum Network / Jan 25 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	10,747,500 ▼ 0.17
Aisha Steel / Jan 25 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	9,137,500 ▼ 1.32
Jahangir Sid. Co. / Jan 25 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	8,165,000 ▼ 0.75

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World
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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 23	160.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 23	160.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 23	103.81
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 23	1.37
Euro to USD / Jan 23	1.22

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 23	3850.96
India Sensex / Jan 23	48878.54
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 23	28631.45
Nasdaq / Jan 23	13559.29
Hang Seng / Jan 23	29447.85
FTSE 100 / Jan 23	6695.07
Dow Jones / Jan 23	31048.96
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 23	13873.97
France CAC40 / Jan 23	5559.57

Indicator	Value
UK LIBOR % / Jan 23	0.09

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