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South African variant

Britain says new COVID-19 variant is the most significant yet found

LONDON: Britain said on Friday that a newly identified coronavirus variant spreading in South Africa was of huge...

Published 26 Nov, 2021 06:05pm

Pakistan

South African, Brazil and UK variants of coronavirus responsible for third wave in Pakistan: Study

The study found that these variants were responsible for causing 54% of new infections in Pakistan from December 2020 to February in Karachi.
The COVID-19 positivity ratio jumped from 1.538% during November to 7.6% in December 2020 to February 2021.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 12:34pm

World

Novavax Covid vaccine highly effective against severe Covid: company

The results announced Thursday were from final analyses, following interim results that were announced in late January.

Published 12 Mar, 2021 10:13am

World

Czech Republic confirms first case of COVID-19 South African variant

The ministry had reported some new COVID-19 infections suspected to be from the South African variant this week.
The central European country has sought to rein in a fast-rising COVID-19 infection rate, which has also been accelerated by the spread of the British variant of the virus in past weeks.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:39pm

World

South African variant could significantly lessen vaccine protection: Study

A study released on Wednesday, showed reduced neutralization of the South Africa-like virus by blood from people who had been immunized with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 03:38pm

World

Not perfect, but saves lives, AstraZeneca says as Africa backs COVID-19 shot

To double supplies to 200 mln a month by April.
To report US trial results by end March.
Forecasts 2021 core EPS of $4.75 to $5.00.
Q4 sales beat expectations, profit in line.
African Union says will use shot in countries without SA variant.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 08:15pm

Business & Finance

India backs AstraZeneca shot despite South Africa halt

Says no S. Africa variant reported, no concerns with shot.
J&J interested in making its vaccine in India- govt official.
Bharat Biotech may export local shot to Brazil, UAE this week.
India orders 14.5 mln more doses of Astra, Bharat Biotech shots.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 09:00pm

World

Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Japan's real wages fell for the 10th straight month in December. Data also showed the country's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record pace in January, a sign companies and households continued to hoard cash due to uncertainty over the pandemic.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 11:38am

World

South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine after shots fail against new variant

South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold.
Study: shot gives minimal protection against mild infection.
Britain says Astra shot stops death and severe illness.
Concerns rise over longer fight against virus.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

World

Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine remained active against South Africa variant, effect reduced

The activity reduction "should be taken into account for its impact for the clinical efficacy of these vaccines," they said.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 11:58am

World

Study suggests Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine less effective against S.African variant

Of particular concern ... is the emergence of the E484K mutation (found in the South African variant), which so far has only been seen in a relatively small number of individuals.
"Our work suggests the vaccine is likely to be less effective when dealing with this mutation."

Published 02 Feb, 2021 06:57pm

World

First known US cases of potent South African COVID-19 variant found in South Carolina

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has predicted the UK variant could become the dominant strain in the United States by March.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 01:29pm

World

WHO says UK coronavirus strain detected in at least 60 countries

A week ago, it was reported in 50 countries.
The South African variant has been reported in 23 countries and territories, WHO said.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 11:56am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Haseeb Waqas / Nov 30 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	10.38 ▲ 1.00 (10.66%)
Bela Auto / Nov 30 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	8.79 ▲ 0.81 (10.15%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 30 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	2.70 ▲ 0.21 (8.43%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Nov 30 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.50 ▲ 0.46 (7.62%)
Bannu Woollen / Nov 30 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	30.21 ▲ 2.11 (7.51%)
Chashma / Nov 30 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	65.58 ▲ 4.58 (7.51%)
Crescent Steel / Nov 30 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	43.53 ▲ 3.04 (7.51%)
IBL HealthCare / Nov 30 IBL HealthCare Limited(IBLHL)	39.95 ▲ 2.79 (7.51%)
Atlas Honda Ltd / Nov 30 Atlas Honda Limited(ATLH)	373.27 ▲ 26.04 (7.50%)
MithchellsFruit / Nov 30 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	245.32 ▲ 17.12 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Nazir Cotton Mills / Nov 30 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	3.07 ▼ -0.83 (-21.28%)
Trust Mod. / Nov 30 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.43 ▼ -0.17 (-10.63%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 30 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	8.30 ▼ -0.95 (-10.27%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	9.06 ▼ -0.94 (-9.40%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Nov 30 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	8.51 ▼ -0.74 (-8.00%)
Ideal Sp. / Nov 30 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	14.66 ▼ -1.19 (-7.51%)
AKD Hospitality / Nov 30 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	159.28 ▼ -12.91 (-7.50%)
Blessed Tex. / Nov 30 Blessed Textiles Limited(BTL)	317.28 ▼ -25.72 (-7.50%)
Universal Network (GEM) / Nov 30 Universal Network Systems Limited (GEM)(GEMUNSL)	32.99 ▼ -2.67 (-7.49%)
Metro Steel / Nov 30 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	21.37 ▼ -1.73 (-7.49%)

Stock	Volume
B.O.Punjab / Nov 30 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	50,052,966 ▼ -0.21
Cnergyico PK / Nov 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,689,157 ▼ -0.07
Pak Refinery / Nov 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	35,409,231 ▼ -0.13
Fauji Fert Bin / Nov 30 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	32,650,500 ▲ 1.67
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	30,751,189 ▼ -0.01
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 30 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	30,039,307 ▲ 0.58
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	23,573,500 ▼ -0.20
The Searle Co. / Nov 30 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	21,694,598 ▼ -0.38
Dewan Cement / Nov 30 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	21,032,000 ▲ 0.07
Fauji Cement / Nov 30 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	15,482,500 ▲ 0.67

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 30	285.78
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 30	285.23
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 30	147.02
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 30	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 30	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 30	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Nov 29	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 29	4550.58
Nasdaq / Nov 29	14258.49
Dow Jones / Nov 29	35430.42
India Sensex / Nov 30	66809.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 30	33486.89
Hang Seng / Nov 30	17042.88
FTSE 100 / Nov 30	7437.50
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 30	16203.24
France CAC40 / Nov 30	7279.08

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 29	17735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 29	185614
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 30	78.06
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 30	2044.28
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 30	79.69

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