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COVID19 cases

New Zealand reports 20 local COVID-19 cases as outbreak slows

Officials said all the new cases were in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and the epicentre of the outbreak

Published 05 Sep, 2021 10:57am

World

India's new COVID-19 cases rise by 45,083

The country's COVID-19 cases stood at about 32.7 million, with deaths rising by 460 to 437,830 in the last 24 hours, data showed

Published 29 Aug, 2021 12:03pm

World

New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown as virus outbreak widens

Ardern extended the lockdown until midnight on Aug 24, saying that the outbreak had widened to other cities

Published 20 Aug, 2021 10:35am

World

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200mn as Delta variant spreads

At least 2.6% of the world's population has been infected
The countries reporting the most cases on a seven-day average - the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, India and Iran - represent about 38% of all global cases reported each day.

Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:39pm

Markets

Pound highest in over a month as dollar dips on dovish Fed

LONDON: The pound hit its highest in over a month against the dollar on Thursday, extending gains driven by a fall ...

Published 30 Jul, 2021 05:10am

World

After $4 billion in losses, Heathrow tells UK to open up travel

Wants Britain to allow fully vaccinated people from the US and EU to be able to travel into Britain without needing to quarantine for 10 days, and says that level of opening up would help fuel a stronger recovery

Updated 26 Jul, 2021 08:13pm

World

UK reports another 6-month high in daily COVID cases

The daily totals for each of the last four days have been the highest since Jan. 15 when 55,761 cases have recorded.

Updated 17 Jul, 2021 08:45pm

World

Myanmar reports daily record 2,318 COVID-19 cases

The rate of positive tests, at more than 22%, was also higher than during the previous peak in case numbers late last year.

Updated 04 Jul, 2021 08:50pm

Business & Finance

Taiwan May export orders seen up for 15th straight month

Despite a spike in domestic COVID-19 cases, Taiwan's economy remains strong with exports unaffected.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 10:26am

World

China reports 23 new coronavirus cases on June 13

China also reported 24 new asymptomatic infections, versus 18 a day earlier.

Published 14 Jun, 2021 12:37pm

World

UK records 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 7,738 cases

That compared to 17 deaths and 8,125 cases reported a day earlier.
On vaccines, a total of 41.29 million people have now received a first dose and 29.5 million have received two shots.

Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:40pm

Markets

Australia shares hit record peak as economic data boosts risk appetite

Travel stocks were still undeterred with Flight Centre ending 2.9% higher, and Sydney Airport hitting its highest close in three weeks.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:49am

Markets

Australian shares slide on rising COVID-19 cases; tech stocks drag

Across the Tasman sea, New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index was largely unchanged, trading down 0.1% to 12,308.3.

Published 01 Jun, 2021 11:50am

World

Singapore to shut schools

SINGAPORE: Singapore will shut most schools from Wednesday after the city-state reported the highest number of local...

Published 17 May, 2021 06:14am

Business & Finance

After microchip crisis, worldwide tire shortage set to jolt auto industry

Just recently, the computer chip shortage stalled the production of several automobiles around the world.
Now, the lack of tree plantations in Southeast Asia is foreshadowing a shortage of tires on a global scale.

Published 07 May, 2021 02:50pm

Markets

Palm oil posts best day in 11 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures logged their highest daily gain in 11 months, buoyed by stronger April...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

All board exams postponed till June 15th

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood Tuesday announced that as per the suggestion of the...

Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Public hospitals in Islamabad halt scheduled surgeries to save oxygen

Surgeries were halted at CDA Hospital, NIRM, Government Services Hospital, PIMS, and Polyclinic.
The capital administration says the surgeries will remain suspended until further notification.

Updated 27 Apr, 2021 09:00pm

Pakistan

5,870 new cases, 144 deaths: Country sees surge in Covid-19 cases

ISLAMABAD: The country reported 5,870 new cases of Covid-19 and 144 deaths in last 24 hours taking the death tally ...

Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am

Markets

Tokyo's Nikkei closes down 2% on virus worries

Major automakers were also lower with Toyota falling 2.44 percent to 8,212 yen, Honda sinking 2.59 percent to 3,189 yen and Nissan losing 1.84 percent to 546.9 yen.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:36pm

Pakistan

NCOC bans entry of Inbound passengers from India

The NCOC session was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, Co chaired by National Coordinator NCOC.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:38pm

World

Modi appeals to keep Hindu festival symbolic as India's COVID-19 infections surge

India reported 234,692 COVID-19 infections over the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to nearly 14.5 million, second only to the United States. Deaths in the country from COVID-19 rose by 1,341 to 175,649.
Experts have warned about the spread of more contagious variants of the disease, with especially during large-scale gathering for religious festivals and political rallies.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 05:31pm

World

COVID-19 prevalence in England drops sharply in latest week: ONS

There were 1 in 480 people infected in the week ending April 10, according to the latest figures, down from 1 in 340 infected the week before.
"Our modelling suggests that the percentage of people testing positive in England decreased in the week ending 10 April 2021," the ONS said.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 06:35pm

World

India battered by huge second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics

NEW DELHI: India’s huge coronavirus second wave accelerated Thursday with a record number of infections reported,...

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 2,870 Covid-19 cases, 68 fatalities

LAHORE: Out of record 37,775 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 2870 fresh virus cases ...

Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:57am

World

India's daily Covid caseload doubles in 10 days to 200,000

Having let its guard down with mass religious festivals, political rallies and spectators at cricket matches, India is experiencing a ferocious new wave with almost two million fresh cases this month.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:44am

World

Cambodia's Hun Sen says country on 'brink of death' from Covid surge

Inequality also plagues the system, with reports of lower income families being turned away from hospitals.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:07am

Pakistan

Balochistan reports 76 Covid-19 cases, two deaths

QUETTA: Balochistan Health Department on Tuesday reported two more deaths and 76 positive cases of novel coronavirus...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

Thailand reports 965 new COVID-19 cases as biggest holiday begins

Nightspots such as pubs and karaoke bars in Bangkok and 40 provinces will be closed until April 23.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 12:53pm

Pakistan

Punjab reports 2021 new Covid-19 cases, 16 fatalities

LAHORE: Out of 17,755 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 2021 fresh virus cases and 16...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:33am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen. Ins. / Sep 23 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	5.20 ▲ 1.00 (23.81%)
Tri-Star / Sep 23 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	6.80 ▲ 0.90 (15.25%)
First Equity Mod. / Sep 23 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	7.38 ▲ 0.69 (10.31%)
Samba Bank / Sep 23 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	10.82 ▲ 1.00 (10.18%)
First Fid. Leas. / Sep 23 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	4.50 ▲ 0.41 (10.02%)
Sapphire Fib. / Sep 23 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	860.00 ▲ 60.00 (7.50%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	797.00 ▲ 55.54 (7.49%)
Huffaz Pipe / Sep 23 Huffaz Seamless Pipe Industries Limited(HSPI)	24.86 ▲ 1.73 (7.48%)
Crescent Cotton / Sep 23 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	57.00 ▲ 3.90 (7.34%)
Data Agro / Sep 23 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	22.99 ▲ 1.56 (7.28%)

Stock	Price
First IBL Mod. / Sep 23 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	4.15 ▲ -0.75 (-15.31%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Sep 23 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	6.16 ▲ -1.00 (-13.97%)
Universal Ins. / Sep 23 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	4.53 ▲ -0.72 (-13.71%)
Colony Textile / Sep 23 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	5.29 ▲ -0.70 (-11.69%)
Nazir Cotton / Sep 23 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	7.50 ▲ -0.88 (-10.50%)
Ist Paramount / Sep 23 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	6.40 ▲ -0.75 (-10.49%)
Pak Gulf Leas. / Sep 23 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	5.11 ▲ -0.59 (-10.35%)
Pervez Ahmed Cons. / Sep 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.22 ▲ -0.12 (-8.96%)
Pak. Int. Airlines (A) / Sep 23 Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (A)(PIAA)	4.38 ▲ -0.41 (-8.56%)
Dewan Farooque Motors / Sep 23 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	7.56 ▲ -0.69 (-8.36%)

Stock	Volume
Worldcall / Sep 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	89,101,500 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Sep 23 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	29,207,500 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Ltd. / Sep 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	23,359,500 ▼ 0.00
Treet Corp. / Sep 23 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	18,751,500 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Sep 23 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	13,812,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods / Sep 23 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	13,282,469 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd / Sep 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	13,154,500 ▼ 0.00
Bank of Punjab / Sep 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,131,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Sep 23 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	10,785,000 ▼ 0.00
TPL Corp / Sep 23 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	10,767,500 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 22	168.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 22	168.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 22	109.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 22	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 22	1.36
Euro to USD / Sep 22	1.17
UK LIBOR % / Sep 22	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 22	4395.64
India Sensex / Sep 22	58927.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 22	29639.40
Nasdaq / Sep 22	14896.85
Hang Seng / Sep 22	24221.54
FTSE 100 / Sep 22	7083.37
Dow Jones / Sep 22	34258.32
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 22	15506.74
France CAC40 / Sep 22	6637.00

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Sep 22	71.98
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Sep 22	12880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Sep 22	94700.00
Gold Spot / Sep 22	1767.66
Cotton / Sep 22	90.87

COVID19 cases

New Zealand reports 20 local COVID-19 cases as outbreak slows

India's new COVID-19 cases rise by 45,083

New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown as virus outbreak widens

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200mn as Delta variant spreads

Pound highest in over a month as dollar dips on dovish Fed

After $4 billion in losses, Heathrow tells UK to open up travel

UK reports another 6-month high in daily COVID cases

Myanmar reports daily record 2,318 COVID-19 cases

Taiwan May export orders seen up for 15th straight month

China reports 23 new coronavirus cases on June 13

UK records 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 7,738 cases

Australia shares hit record peak as economic data boosts risk appetite

Australian shares slide on rising COVID-19 cases; tech stocks drag

Singapore to shut schools

After microchip crisis, worldwide tire shortage set to jolt auto industry

Palm oil posts best day in 11 months

All board exams postponed till June 15th

Public hospitals in Islamabad halt scheduled surgeries to save oxygen

5,870 new cases, 144 deaths: Country sees surge in Covid-19 cases

Tokyo's Nikkei closes down 2% on virus worries

NCOC bans entry of Inbound passengers from India

Modi appeals to keep Hindu festival symbolic as India's COVID-19 infections surge

COVID-19 prevalence in England drops sharply in latest week: ONS

India battered by huge second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics

Punjab reports 2,870 Covid-19 cases, 68 fatalities

India's daily Covid caseload doubles in 10 days to 200,000

Cambodia's Hun Sen says country on 'brink of death' from Covid surge

Balochistan reports 76 Covid-19 cases, two deaths

Thailand reports 965 new COVID-19 cases as biggest holiday begins

Punjab reports 2021 new Covid-19 cases, 16 fatalities

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