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COVID-19 claims 6 more lives, infects 1,260 in Sindh

The chief minister said currently 25,589 patients were under treatment, including 24,572 in home isolation, 16 at isolation centers and 1,001 in hospitals.

Updated 15 Dec, 2020 02:57pm

World

Phillips 66 expects to spend 43pc less in 2021

The company said market conditions "remain challenged" after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated fuel demand for most of 2020.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 06:32pm

World

U.S. lawmakers plan to split $908 billion COVID-19 plan into two parts: source

A $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 relief plan set to be introduced in the U.S. Congress as early as Monday will be split into two packages in a bid to win approval.
One of the sponsors of the $908 billion plan, Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, said earlier on Sunday it would be introduced formally on Monday.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 03:41pm

World

Japan to decide on third extra budget to ease COVID-19 pain

The extra budget comes a week before next fiscal year's annual budget draft is due to be decided, both of which will be rolled out together as a 15-month budget.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 03:30pm

Technology

Pakistani doctor develops instant COVID-19 Diagnostic test App

Raza Bashir Tarar hoped that clinical trials of the innovation would prove its efficacy for the COVID-19 test and pave the way for necessary approvals before put to use at the mass level.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 03:23pm

Pakistan

PM prays for early recovery of Maulana Tariq Jamil

The Prime Minister in a tweet said, "Praying for Maulana Tariq Jamil's speedy and full recovery from Covid-19."

Published 14 Dec, 2020 02:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan likely to get COVID-19 vaccine in next two months

Dr Atta explained that dispensing the vaccine will be a lengthy procedure because of Pakistan's population.
The federal cabinet approved a grant of $150 million to procure the virus vaccine.

Updated 14 Dec, 2020 02:40pm

World

Divided Washington debates Covid-19 relief plan as deadline looms

On the issue of legal responsibility, she said, "a compromise on the liability issue should be found that does not jeopardize workers' safety."

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:42pm

Markets

Financials lift Australian shares on hopes of vaccine-led recovery

The healthcare sector has been under pressure after Australia halted its COVID-19 vaccine programme last week.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:35pm

World

South Korea president calls for steps to help exporters hit by strong won

He said that measures to boost exports and investments should be further bolstered at a time when domestic demand and consumption are shrinking due to a worsening COVID-19 situation at home.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:31pm

Markets

South Africa's rand firms as virus vaccine rollout progress lifts risk appetite

Improved global risk appetite has supported the rand in recent weeks, gaining nearly 7% since the start of November, but concerns about a new wave of coronavirus infections and its impact on a frail local economy have limited gains.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:27pm

Markets

Japan shares end higher on vaccine roll-outs, BOJ tankan

Nintendo jumped 3.13% as the Kyoto-based gaming company continued to benefit from tougher social restrictions.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:25pm

Business & Finance

Trial fails of ruxolitinib in COVID-19: Novartis

The trial also did not show relevant benefit for other endpoints including mortality rate by day 29 and time to recovery, it said on Monday.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:20pm

Business & Finance

Honda's UK output to resume on Monday after parts delays

"Honda of the UK Manufacturing has confirmed to employees that full production operations will resume in all areas on Monday 14 December," the firm said in a statement.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:05pm

Markets

South Korea stocks flat as surging COVID-19 cases eclipse vaccine hopes

The won was quoted at 1,089.9 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.04% higher than its previous close at 1,090.3.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 11:44am

Markets

Indian shares hit record highs, all eyes on Burger King debut

Burger King India, which runs the franchise of Restaurant Brands International Inc's US chain Burger King, will debut later during the session on Monday.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 11:22am

World

Trump suggests White House staff will wait longer for COVID-19 vaccines

Doses of the vaccine will reach 145 locations across the country on Monday, with initial shots to go to healthcare workers and elderly residents of long-term care homes.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 11:15am

Sports

Federer still not 100% fit, a doubt for Australian Open Dec 14

"It's a race against time for the Australian Open. I'm curious to see whether it will start on Feb. 8," Federer said.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 10:43am

Markets

Thai baht dips on suspected central bank intervention; stocks up on vaccine boost

In the Philippines, the peso advanced 0.2% and stocks climbed to their highest since Feb. 21, as the central bank raised its projections for current account and balance of payments surpluses this year and in 2021.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 10:33am

World

Health centre water crisis increasing virus risk: WHO

"Working in a healthcare facility without water, sanitation and hygiene is akin to sending nurses and doctors to work without personal protective equipment," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 09:55am

World

US to start vaccinating as Germany returns to partial lockdown

Even as US health experts welcomed the unprecedented vaccine effort, they cautioned people not to grow lax in observing precautions.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 09:18am

Markets

Oil prices edge up on hope vaccines will improve fuel demand

Investors are looking ahead to two meetings between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies including Russia, a grouping known as OPEC+.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 09:10am

Markets

Tokyo stocks open higher on sound business survey

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2 percent at 30,046.37, while the broad-based S&P 500 declined 0.1 percent and the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index shed 0.3 percent.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 08:50am

Markets

Major Gulf markets little changed; Dubai ends winning streak

UAE's non-oil gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2021, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday citing central bank estimates, suggesting the economy will rebound from an expected contraction in 2020.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 08:54pm

Pakistan

PDM wants hike in corona cases: SACM

The number of new corona patients was 686 and Lahore had 62,085 active corona patients, she said.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 08:35pm

Business & Finance

Fed may convey optimism on US economy despite stimulus deadlock

But Englander predicted the Fed will use the meeting to focus mostly on reassurance.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 07:58pm

World

US set for mass vaccine campaign as world virus toll nears 1.6 million

Some scientists have opposed this plan because if trial participants become "unblinded" and find out what they received, they may change their behavior and this would corrupt the trial's data.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 06:33pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 resurge: Four more Peshawar neighbourhoods sealed

Both entry and exits points have been sealed and people are instructed to not lo leave their houses unless absolutely necessary.
The district administrators and police have been instructed to ensure the implementation of SOPs in the areas.

Updated 13 Dec, 2020 11:54am

Pakistan

Pakistan records 3,369 new COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths in past 24 hours

The number of active cases stands at 46,629 while 383,000 patients have recuperated from the disease so far.
Since the pandemic began, Sindh reported the highest number of infections with 194,359, Punjab 127,212, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 52,092, Balochistan 17,737, Islamabad 34,579, Azad Jammu and Kashmir 7,663 and Gilgit Baltistan 4,783.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 10:58am

World

French daily COVID-19 infections rise to 13,947

The hospital death toll from COVID-19 rose by 199 to 57,761, compared with 304 deaths recorded on Friday.

Published 13 Dec, 2020 12:43am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Jun 8 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.03 ▲ 1.00 (24.81%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 8 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	9.98 ▲ 0.98 (10.89%)
Haseeb Waqas / Jun 8 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	5.50 ▲ 0.53 (10.66%)
Hussain Industries / Jun 8 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	12.55 ▲ 1.00 (8.66%)
Kohinoor Mills / Jun 8 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	52.68 ▲ 3.68 (7.51%)
Colgate Palm / Jun 8 Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited(COLG)	1801.55 ▲ 125.69 (7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / Jun 8 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	281.39 ▲ 19.63 (7.50%)
Khyber Tobacco / Jun 8 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	489.02 ▲ 34.12 (7.50%)
Sunrays Textile / Jun 8 Sunrays Textile Mills Limited(SUTM)	123.63 ▲ 8.63 (7.50%)
Bunnys Limited / Jun 8 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	16.23 ▲ 1.13 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Century Paper / Jun 8 Century Paper & Board Mills Limited(CEPB)	30.86 ▼ -24.67 (-44.43%)
Mod. Al-Mali (R) / Jun 8 Modaraba Al-Mali R(MODAMR1)	0.47 ▼ -0.13 (-21.67%)
Sindh Modaraba / Jun 8 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	7.20 ▼ -1.00 (-12.20%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Jun 8 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.55 ▼ -0.84 (-11.37%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jun 8 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.59 ▼ -0.06 (-9.23%)
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	3.53 ▼ -0.35 (-9.02%)
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 8 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	5.65 ▼ -0.55 (-8.87%)
JDW Sugar / Jun 8 JDW Sugar Mills Limited(JDWS)	370 ▼ -34.00 (-8.42%)
Bilal Fibres / Jun 8 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	2.25 ▼ -0.19 (-7.79%)
Pak Leather / Jun 8 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	13.18 ▼ -1.07 (-7.51%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	79,599,537 ▼ -0.04
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 8 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	28,717,723 ▲ 0.73
Telecard Limited / Jun 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	16,584,665 ▼ -0.31
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 8 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	15,416,500 ▼ -0.18
TPL Properties / Jun 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,277,141 ▼ -0.20
Pak Refinery / Jun 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	11,614,238 ▼ -0.31
Bankislami Pak. / Jun 8 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	11,156,759 ▼ -0.48
TRG Pak Ltd / Jun 8 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	9,934,796 ▼ -4.26
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jun 8 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	9,822,229 ▼ -0.11
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jun 8 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	8,850,000 ▼ -0.35

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 8	287.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 8	287.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 8	139.76
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 8	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 8	1.24
Euro to USD / Jun 8	1.07
UK LIBOR % / Jun 7	5.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 7	4267.52
Nasdaq / Jun 7	13104.89
Dow Jones / Jun 7	33665.02
India Sensex / Jun 8	63203.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 8	31605.11
Hang Seng / Jun 8	19177.52
FTSE 100 / Jun 8	7612.23
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 8	15994.38
France CAC40 / Jun 8	7222.68

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 7	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 7	194873
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 8	72.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 8	1946.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 8	81.37

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