WHO ‘strongly recommends’ Pfizer’s Covid pill GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it “strongly recommended” Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill... Published 22 Apr, 2022 09:31am
Markets China stocks slump to 5-week closing low on economic slowdown fears SHANGHAI: China shares slumped on Thursday to a five-week closing low, as prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns and a lack of... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
World Shanghai to keep COVID curbs as infections outside quarantine rise again SHANGHAI: Shanghai authorities said on Thursday tough restrictions would remain in place for now even in districts... Published 21 Apr, 2022 11:34am
Markets Base metals retreats on China’s Covid-19 lockdowns LONDON: Industrial metals prices fell on Wednesday as further lockdowns in top metals consumer China were seen... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
World IMF’s Georgieva says China should stimulate consumption as lockdowns mount WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that China should... Published 20 Apr, 2022 07:21pm
World Shanghai Covid death toll rises to 17 BEIJING: China reported seven Covid-19 deaths in Shanghai on Wednesday, raising the toll in the city to 17... Published 20 Apr, 2022 09:41am
Markets Saudi sees steepest fall in nearly 2 mths; Dubai, Qatar gain DUBAI: Dubai and Qatar indexes ended higher on Tuesday, while Saudi Arabia’s fell more than 1% after a series of... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
Markets Chinese stocks close down as Covid concerns outweigh support pledges SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed down on Tuesday, despite the authorities vowing to support the economy amid a... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
Markets Main participants sideline on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained dull while the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
Markets Dalian iron ore slumps MANILA: Dalian iron ore fell on Tuesday, sharply reversing gains from the early session, after a spokesperson for... Published 20 Apr, 2022 05:12am
World Shanghai reports seven more Covid deaths since start of lockdown SHANGHAI: China reported seven more deaths from Covid-19 in Shanghai on Tuesday, after hundreds of thousands of... Published 19 Apr, 2022 10:53am
World US announces global Covid summit May 12 WASHINGTON: A global summit to chart an end to the Covid-19 crisis and plan for future upheavals will occur May 12,... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Business & Finance China Q1 GDP tops forecast, but March weakness raises outlook risks BEIJING: China’s economy slowed in March as consumption, real estate and exports were hit hard, taking the shine... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Markets Asian markets slide on inflation, Covid fears HONG KONG: Asian stocks closed lower on Monday in cautious trade, as figures showed China’s economic growth... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Markets Iron ore climbs as China stimulus hopes outweigh slowdown worries MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday, reversing early-session losses, as hopes for ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Print Poorest nations: World Bank planning new $170bn crisis fund WASHINGTON: The World Bank is seeking to create a $170 billion emergency fund to help the poorest nations being... Updated 19 Apr, 2022 10:37am
Print Payment of Rs80bn: PQ coal-fired power project seeks Chinese Embassy’s help ISLAMABAD: The management of 1,320MW Port Qasim coal-fired power project has sought help from Chinese Embassy for... Updated 19 Apr, 2022 10:41am
Print 90 countries: US CDC lifts Covid ‘Do Not Travel’ recommendations NEW YORK: The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had dropped its “Do Not... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
World High debt could slow countries’ recoveries: IMF NEW YORK: Debt accumulated by businesses and individuals worldwide could slow economic recoveries from the pandemic... Published 18 Apr, 2022 08:22pm
World US announces global Covid summit May 12 WASHINGTON: A global summit to chart an end to the Covid-19 crisis and plan for future upheavals will occur May 12,... Published 18 Apr, 2022 05:42pm
World India’s COVID infections hit month-high, one state reports spike in deaths NEW DELHI: India’s tally of daily COVID-19 cases nearly doubled on Monday from the previous day to more than 2,000... Published 18 Apr, 2022 03:32pm
World India slams WHO over report claiming 4 million Covid deaths NEW DELHI: India has sharply criticised a forthcoming World Health Organization study which reportedly claims... Published 18 Apr, 2022 02:37pm
World Shanghai reports first Covid deaths since start of lockdown SHANGHAI: Shanghai on Monday said three people had died from Covid-19, the first official announcement of deaths... Published 18 Apr, 2022 09:38am
Business & Finance iPhone, Macbook makers halt Shanghai production over Covid BEIJING: Several electronics companies, including iPhone and Macbook makers, have halted production in the Chinese... Published 18 Apr, 2022 07:22am
World Shanghai targets lockdown turning point by Wednesday SHANGHAI: Shanghai has set a target to stop the spread of COVID-19 outside of quarantined areas by Wednesday, two... Published 18 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Pakistan 76 new coronavirus cases surface in country KARACHI: Pakistan on Saturday reported no deaths due to coronavirus while the number of positive pandemic cases has... Published 17 Apr, 2022 05:51am
Print China’s economic growth under threat as virus takes hold BEIJING: The mounting cost of China’s zero-Covid policy threatens to derail Beijing’s ambitious GDP target,... Updated 17 Apr, 2022 09:11am
World More Chinese cities tighten controls as Shanghai COVID cases rise SHANGHAI: Shanghai reported a record number of symptomatic COVID-19 cases on Saturday and other areas across China... Updated 16 Apr, 2022 09:25pm
World Shanghai reports more symptomatic COVID cases as more lockdowns imposed SHANGHAI: China’s financial centre Shanghai reported a new record number of symptomatic COVID-19 cases on Saturday... Published 16 Apr, 2022 09:45am
Markets China’s March commodity imports down LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China’s imports of major commodities softened in March, a trend that is likely to extend... Published 16 Apr, 2022 04:10am
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