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Oxford University

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 76pc effective in new analysis, to seek U.S. approval

AstraZeneca also reiterated that the shot, developed with Oxford University, was 100pc effective against severe or critical forms of the disease.

Updated 26 Mar, 2021 12:04am

World

Key insights from US trial data on AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

The trial results, primarily generated in the United States but also in Chile and Peru, included a 79% efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, and showed no increased risk of a rare form of blood clots that has caused concern in parts of Europe.
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency concluded at the time that a 12-week gap between doses was the key to achieving the highest efficacy, of around 80%.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 06:19pm

World

EU regulator 'convinced' AstraZeneca jab benefits outweigh risks

The suspensions have provoked intense debate over whether it was prudent to put AstraZeneca inoculations on hold just as vaccination campaigns were beginning to gather pace.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 10:10am

Malala signs Apple TV deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize as a teenager after surviving a ...

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:48am

Pakistan

Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai signs Apple TV deal

Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a 17-year-old in 2014, sharing the award with Kailash Satyarthi, a children's rights activist from India.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 11:28am

Business & Finance

Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca doubles 2020 profit

Profit after tax, equivalent to 2.64 billion euros, soared 139 percent compared with 2019, the pharmaceutical giant said in a statement.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 05:01pm

Pakistan

Virtual seminar ‘Reality or myth of Covid-19 vaccine’ held at ZU

KARACHI: “DRAP has approved three vaccines till now. The first is Sinopharm vaccine, second is research project of...

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:34am

World

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Two new variants found in England under investigation.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 10:54am

Govt approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use

ISLAMABAD: Russia's Sputnik V has become the third Covid-19 vaccine to be approved by Pakistan for emergency use...

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 09:39am

Business & Finance

South Africa looks to J&J vaccine after disappointing AstraZeneca data

S.Africa received 1 mln AstraZeneca doses last week.
Had hoped to start vaccinating health workers soon.
But trial shows reduced efficacy vs virus variant.
Implications for continent as variant has spread.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pfizer withdraws application for emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine in India

NEW DELHI: Pfizer Inc has withdrawn an application for emergency-use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in India...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

World

UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

Britain has been rolling out the shot among all age groups after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was the first regulator to approve it in December.
Nevertheless, there was no evidence there, suggesting that those people over 65 were not getting evidence of efficacy.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 06:21pm

World

Pfizer withdraws application for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in India

Indian health officials say they generally ask for so-called bridging trials to determine if a vaccine is safe and generates an immune response in its citizens whose genetic makeup can be different from people in Western nations.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 11:01am

Business & Finance

COVAX following EMA, Britain, on ages for Astrazeneca vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca gives good immune responses in older people.
The EMA has actually not restricted this vaccine in terms of age based upon the entire data packages, and of course that is a stringent regulatory authority.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 07:31pm

World

Oxford says COVID-19 vaccine 76pc effective for 3 months after one shot

AstraZeneca has welcomed the move, saying flexibility to extend the time between doses is the best strategy for the shot.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 11:31pm

World

Elderly in Poland won't be given AstraZeneca shot

If we are talking about the decision of the medical council, we expect it in the coming days or possibly hours, but it is clear that elderly people will not be vaccinated with this shot.
"We are waiting for a clear recommendation from the medical council and then... we will take a decision."

Published 01 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Business & Finance

EU urges AstraZeneca to speed up vaccine deliveries amid 'supply shock'

EU to require pre-registration of COVID vaccine exports –source.
AstraZeneca asked for further clarification after sudden cut.
EU paid 336 mln euros to boost Astra's production capacity.
Australia, Thailand say Astra has told them of cut to supplies.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

World

EU seeks answers from AstraZeneca on cut to vaccine supplies in Monday meeting

Earlier in January, Pfizer, which is currently the largest supplier of COVID-19 vaccines to the EU, announced delays of nearly a month to its shipments, but hours later revised this to say the delays would last only a week.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 03:12pm

World

Fire at world's biggest vaccine maker in India: local media

Serum Institute is producing millions of doses of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 05:22pm

World

£100m donated to Oxford University for antibiotic resistance research

On Tuesday, Oxford University received a donation of £100 million ($136 million) to research growing resistance to antibiotics.
The donation, contributed by British multinational chemicals production company Ineos, is one of the largest donations given to Oxford University in its long history.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

Business & Finance

India's Jindal Steel in talks to get COVID-19 vaccines for employees

Will try to get these doses after completion of all frontline COVID warriors' vaccination.
India is currently using Britain's Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine, which is also being produced in India.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 05:45pm

World

AstraZeneca files for EU vaccine approval

The EMA said its assessment would "proceed under an accelerated timeline".

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:32pm

World

More than 1.3 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 in UK, says Johnson

Johnson said more than 1.3 million people had been vaccinated as of Tuesday afternoon, adding that nearly 1,000 vaccination sites would be ready by the end of the week.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:21am

World

Vietnam says to buy AstraZeneca vaccine, in talks with other producers

Vietnam, which has yet to give formal regulatory approval to any vaccine, is also developing vaccines domestically.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:25am

Markets

Indian shares retreat from record highs; financial stocks, Reliance fall

The country's drug regulator on Sunday gave emergency use approval to two coronavirus vaccines - one developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and the other by local company Bharat Biotech.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 09:15am

World

UK rolls out AstraZeneca vaccine, touts British science triumph

Six hospitals in England are administering the first of around 530,000 doses Britain has ready.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 01:20pm

Markets

Indian shares hit record high as country approves COVID-19 vaccines

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan hit a record high on hopes that the rollout of coronavirus vaccines will eventually help revive the global economy.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 09:28am

World

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

Greece has extended until January 10 its strict two-month lockdown measures, ending an easing of restrictions over the holiday period.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:32am

World

India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use

The approval is expected to kick off one of the world's biggest vaccination drives in coming days in the country of 1.3 billion people.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:19am

World

Boris Johnson: Britain's 'cakeist' Brexit leader

"Those who did not take him seriously were wrong," French President Emmanuel Macron said at the time.

Published 01 Jan, 2021 12:03pm

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Shaheen Ins. / Apr 23 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	3.55 ▲ -0.64 (-15.27%)
Flying Cement (R) / Apr 23 Flying Cement Company (R)(FLYNGR)	1.78 ▲ -0.24 (-11.88%)
Sana Ind. (R) / Apr 23 Sana Industries (R)(SNAIR)	12.01 ▲ -1.00 (-7.69%)
Javedan Corp. / Apr 23 Javedan Corporation Limited(JVDC)	33.30 ▲ -2.70 (-7.50%)
Pak Suzuki / Apr 23 Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited(PSMC)	289.69 ▲ -23.48 (-7.50%)
Janana D Mal / Apr 23 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	85.17 ▲ -6.90 (-7.49%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 23 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	12.96 ▲ -1.05 (-7.49%)
The Organic Meat Co. / Apr 23 The Organic Meat Company Limited(TOMCL)	27.66 ▲ -2.24 (-7.49%)
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Ghani Global Hold. / Apr 23 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	38,541,500 ▼ 0.00
Worldcall / Apr 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,481,500 ▼ 0.00
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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 22	153.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 22	153.40
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USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 22	1.38
Euro to USD / Apr 22	1.20
UK LIBOR % / Apr 22	0.07

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S&P 500 / Apr 22	4134.98
India Sensex / Apr 22	48080.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 22	29188.17
Nasdaq / Apr 22	13818.41
Hang Seng / Apr 22	28755.34
FTSE 100 / Apr 22	6938.24
Dow Jones / Apr 22	33815.90
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 22	15320.52
France CAC40 / Apr 22	6267.28

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Crude Oil / Apr 22	61.43
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Apr 22	10800.00
Gold 10 Grams / Apr 22	89163.00
Gold Spot / Apr 22	1782.00
Cotton / Apr 22	86.05

Oxford University

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 76pc effective in new analysis, to seek U.S. approval

Key insights from US trial data on AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

EU regulator 'convinced' AstraZeneca jab benefits outweigh risks

Malala signs Apple TV deal

Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai signs Apple TV deal

Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca doubles 2020 profit

Virtual seminar ‘Reality or myth of Covid-19 vaccine’ held at ZU

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Govt approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use

South Africa looks to J&J vaccine after disappointing AstraZeneca data

Pfizer withdraws application for emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine in India

UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

Pfizer withdraws application for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in India

COVAX following EMA, Britain, on ages for Astrazeneca vaccine

Oxford says COVID-19 vaccine 76pc effective for 3 months after one shot

Elderly in Poland won't be given AstraZeneca shot

EU urges AstraZeneca to speed up vaccine deliveries amid 'supply shock'

EU seeks answers from AstraZeneca on cut to vaccine supplies in Monday meeting

Fire at world's biggest vaccine maker in India: local media

£100m donated to Oxford University for antibiotic resistance research

India's Jindal Steel in talks to get COVID-19 vaccines for employees

AstraZeneca files for EU vaccine approval

More than 1.3 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 in UK, says Johnson

Vietnam says to buy AstraZeneca vaccine, in talks with other producers

Indian shares retreat from record highs; financial stocks, Reliance fall

UK rolls out AstraZeneca vaccine, touts British science triumph

Indian shares hit record high as country approves COVID-19 vaccines

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use

Boris Johnson: Britain's 'cakeist' Brexit leader

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