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Vaccination of citizens between age group of 40 to 50 starts in KP

The total number of health workers who have been administered first vaccine of anti-corona infection has reached to 57,823.

Updated 04 May, 2021 06:09pm

Business & Finance

BioNTech nearing request for approval of longer-lasting version of COVID vaccine

"Our first formulation had to be stored and shipped at minus 80 degrees. We have now, in the meantime, a formulation which is not yet approved... which can be stored at two to eight degrees," Sahin told a Financial Times conference panel, adding that data packages were being prepared for regulators.

Published 04 May, 2021 05:41pm

Business & Finance

Marathon Petroleum posts smaller-than-expected loss as refining margins improve

The mass public vaccinations and easing travel restrictions over the last few months have helped fuel demand tick up from the record lows hit last year, lifting the outlook for refiners.
Rivals Phillips 66 and Valero Energy also saw their refining margins surge sequentially in the first quarter.

Published 04 May, 2021 05:38pm

Pakistan

ADB disbursed $1.78bn to Pakistan in 2020

The ADB provided significant and rapid support to Pakistan’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response.

Updated 04 May, 2021 05:03pm

World

G7 seeks common front on China in first talks since pandemic

"It is not our purpose to try to contain China or to hold China down," US Secretary of State said.

Published 04 May, 2021 04:03pm

Pakistan

PSM oxygen plant could be made operational in three months, says CM Murad

CM says the Sindh government is ready to spend Rs1 billion for making the Steel Mill oxygen plant operational as the country, especially the province would need oxygen supplies in case of a surge in coronavirus cases
Improving oxygen supplies would enable the provincial government in ensuring the proper treatment of critical patients: Murad

Updated 04 May, 2021 02:38pm

Sports

IPL indefinitely suspended due to COVID-19 crisis in India

"The tournament stands suspended, we are looking for another window," Patel said. "Right now we can't say when we can reschedule it."

Published 04 May, 2021 01:02pm

World

India Covid cases soar past 20 million: official data

The daily number of new cases has, however, declined in recent days, having peaked at 402,000 on Friday.

Published 04 May, 2021 11:10am

World

US to authorize Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and up: report

The people most eager to get their shots have, for the most part, already rolled up their sleeves and done so.

Published 04 May, 2021 11:05am

Markets

Asian markets mixed as traders eye US jobs data

Sydney, Wellington, Manila and Jakarta were also up but there were losses in Singapore, Seoul and Taipei.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:59am

Markets

European and US stocks mostly rise as market weighs inflation risk

Investors are also concerned about the rising number of Covid cases in India and how it could affect the global economy, Aslam said.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:21am

World

Brazil struggles to deliver Covid vaccine second doses

Under Pazuello, the health ministry decided to release reserves of second doses to be administered as first doses, in a bid to accelerate Brazil's vaccination campaign.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:18am

Markets

US to see growth boom, but Fed's Williams says inflation not a worry

He credited the Fed's stimulative policies, including interest rates near zero, with having "positive effects" on the economy, enabling Americans to purchase homes and big-ticket goods.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:12am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports less than 4000 COVID-19 cases since April 5

The country conducted only 37,587 tests during the last 24 hours.
161 people also died from the virus.

Published 04 May, 2021 09:59am

BR Research

The Searle Company Limited

The Searle Company Limited (PSX: SEARL) was set up as a private limited company in 1965. Several years later, in...

Published 04 May, 2021 07:45am

BR Research

Atlas Honda: Smooth sailing

It is not like Atlas Honda (PSX: AHL) has no competition in the market. It does. But despite a wide variety of...

Published 04 May, 2021 07:40am

BR Research

Textile exports rally continue

The textile exports of Pakistan are experiencing and expecting a second external surge. The first one was when the...

Published 04 May, 2021 07:35am

BR Research

Get ready for oxygen emergency!

India has amassed millions of new covid-19 cases in a matter of weeks. The number of people needing life-saving...

Published 04 May, 2021 07:25am

World

India nears 20m Covid cases as Europe eyes reopening

• Denmark bars J&J vaccine from vaccination plan • Novavax starts Covid vaccine trials on children •...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

APCAA urges federal govt to ensure uninterrupted port operations

KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has urged the federal government to ensure uninterrupted...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

ECP likely to face political parties, public ire again

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is once again likely to come under criticism from political parties...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

President for investing in telemedicine

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that there was a need to invest in telemedicine through enhanced...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Country sees 4,213 new cases of Covid-19, 79 deaths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, after April 25, for the first time recorded less than 100 Covid-19 deaths as the authorities...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Govt tightens borders with Iran, Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has enforced the reviewed land border management with Afghanistan and Iran on Monday to be...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Private educational institutions: 20pc fee concession announced

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to give 20 percent fee concession to students of private educational...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

SHC announces new Covid-19 restrictions

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday announced new Covid-19 restrictions to control the spread of virus as the...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

BoI chairman briefs Tarin on board’s working

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) Atif Bokhari called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

Agriculture minister pays surprise visit to Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: On the directives of Sindh Chief Minister, the provincial Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Ismail Raho...

Updated 04 May, 2021 09:54am

Life & Style

Prince Harry and J-Lo lead ‘Vax Live’ concert in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES: Britain’s Prince Harry joined pop royalty including Jennifer Lopez at a star-studded concert in Los...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

Cabinet to discuss EU Parliament’s resolution today

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) with prime minister in the chair will...

Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 2	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 2	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 2	155.37
USD to Swiss Franc / May 2	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 2	1.25
Euro to USD / May 2	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 1	5018.39
Nasdaq / May 1	15605.48
Dow Jones / May 1	37903.29
India Sensex / May 2	74720.19
Tokyo Nikkei / May 2	38236.07
Hang Seng / May 2	18192.04
FTSE 100 / May 2	8149.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 2	17906.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 2	79.53
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 2	20000
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 2	206619
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 2	2311.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 2	77.01
Petrol/Litre / May 3	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 3 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 3 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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