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World - 2021-02-20

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 110,700,000 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 67,895,900 are now considered recovered.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:39pm

Over 200 million vaccine doses administered globally

Among the 29 countries the institution ranks as "low-income", only Guinea and Rwanda have begun vaccinating.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:39pm

Europe

World tops 200 million vaccine doses as G7 boosts funding

US President Joe Biden on Friday reassured people the shots were safe as he visited a Pfizer factory in Michigan.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:34pm

Middle East

Clashes between Iraqi forces and IS leave at least 7 dead

Ensuing clashes killed five IS fighters and two tribal pro-government forces, the military statement said.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:32pm

Kyrgyzstan holds ex-official on new corruption charges

With the verdict, Matraimov was released from house arrest, avoided a jail sentence and saw a freeze on property assets lifted.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:29pm

Europe

Russia says detected first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans

While the highly contagious strain H5N8 is lethal for birds it has never before been reported to have spread to humans.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 08:29pm

EU's top diplomat condemns Myanmar violence

He said a meeting in Brussels of EU foreign ministers on Monday "will discuss... the latest events in Myanmar to take appropriate decisions".

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 08:29pm

South Asia

Thai protests outside parliament after PM survives vote

Over 1,000 protesters rallied outside the parliament gates. Organisers gave assurances the protest would not turn violent.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 05:48pm

Europe

Britain pushes at UN for rich states to share vaccine with poor

London hopes its resolution will be adopted in the coming weeks.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:25pm

China shares dramatic video of mountain clash with India troops

The high-altitude border battle in the Galwan valley in June was one of the deadliest clashes between the two sides in recent decades.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:24pm

New Zealand says Covid vaccinations 'small step in long journey'

Trans-Tasman neighbour Australia is to begin a similar rollout of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines to frontline workers from Monday.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

Africa

UN report finds Trump ally violated Libya arms embargo: US media

Oil-rich Libya has been torn by civil war since a NATO-backed uprising led to the toppling and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

Africa

Virus outbreak hits Chinese community in Cambodia

The infections were sourced to a nightclub, now closed, and authorities are contact-tracing to track down any other cases, the prime minister said.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Europe

Russia says registers third coronavirus vaccine

First greeted with scepticism, the effectiveness of Sputnik V was confirmed by the Lancet medical journal earlier this month.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

South Asia

Floods cripple Indonesia's capital

"The rainfall intensity is very high due to extreme weather in Jakarta and it's been raining since yesterday night," Latif told AFP.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:11pm

South Asia

Rallies mourn anti-coup protester death as US urges Myanmar junta to yield power

The US, Britain and Canada have all announced sanctions targeting the country's top generals.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:09pm

Middle East

Iran to host UN nuclear watchdog chief ahead of sanctions deadline

Iran and the IAEA have yet to release details on the visit by the UN body's chief Grossi that runs into Sunday.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Europe

Moscow court upholds prison term for Kremlin critic Navalny

Navalny appeared in court Saturday inside a glass cage for defendants, wearing a plaid shirt, smiling, waving and flashing the V for victory symbol.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

South Asia

Shooting at Myanmar anti-coup protest injures at least five

Five people were injured with rubber-bullet wounds, a photographer at the scene reported.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:55pm

Europe

Romania makes homeless a vaccine priority

Now people sleeping rough are on par with the over-65s, chronically ill people and teachers, and just below health workers.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:50pm

Middle East

Russian air strikes kill 21 IS jihadists in Syria: monitor

Russian raids in the desert region generally "target small groupings of IS militants as well as their vehicles", said Rami Abdul Rahman.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:48pm

Middle East

Yemen government accuses rebels of using civilians as human shields

The city lies close to some of Yemen's richest oil fields and its capture would be major prize for the rebels.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:44pm

Asia

Diverse Myanmar protesters united in opposition to coup

Opponents of Myanmar’s coup took to the streets again on Saturday with members of ethnic minorities, poets and transport workers among those coming out to demand an end to military rule and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and others.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:44pm

New Zealand begins COVID-19 vaccinations programme, Australia starts Monday

New Zealand started its official rollout of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, while Australia finalised plans to begin inoculations on Monday, a new phase in tackling the virus that both countries have kept largely contained.
New Zealand expects its nationwide rollout covering the country’s population of 5 million will take a full year, while Australia aims to inoculate its 25 million citizens by October.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 01:27pm

Iran renews call to US to lift all sanctions imposed by Trump

TEHRAN: Iran on Friday renewed its call for the US to lift all sanctions imposed by former president Donald Trump,...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

UK top court rules Uber drivers entitled to workers' rights

LONDON: Britain's top court on Friday ruled that drivers at US ride-hailing giant Uber are entitled to workers'...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Pfizer/BioNTech first dose 85pc effective after 2-4 weeks

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination is 85 percent effective against coronavirus...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Germany gives extra 1.5bn euros for global vaccine rollout

BERLIN: Germany is donating an additional 1.5 billion euros ($1.8 billion) to boost the rollout of vaccines in the...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

EU doubles Covax vaccine funding to $1.2bn

BRUSSELS: The European Union announced on Friday it is doubling its contribution to the Covax global Covid-19...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

China

China's rise has 'consequences' for transatlantic security: NATO chief

BRUSSELS: Western allies and close partners need to forge stronger ties as China's rise has "consequences" for...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Russian mining giant agrees to pay $2bn pollution fine

MOSCOW: Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel on Friday said it will not appeal a record $2 billon fine after the...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Asia

Malaysian news site hit with fine as fears grow over press freedom

PUTRAJAYA: A leading Malaysian news site was fined $120,000 Friday after being convicted of contempt over readers'...

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Europe

Brussels okays EU-UK personal data flows

BRUSSELS: The European Commission lifted the threat of crucial data flows between Europe and Britain being blocked ...

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am

Middle East

Dubai says princess 'home' after UN demands proof of life

GENEVA: Dubai's royal family insisted Friday that Sheikha Latifa was being "cared for at home" after the United...

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 3	278.23
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 3	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / May 3	153.05
USD to Swiss Franc / May 3	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 3	1.25
Euro to USD / May 3	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 3	5127.79
India Sensex / May 3	73878.15
Tokyo Nikkei / May 3	38236.07
Nasdaq / May 3	16156.33
Hang Seng / May 3	18475.92
FTSE 100 / May 3	8213.49
Dow Jones / May 3	38675.68
Germany DAX 30 / May 3	18001.60

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 3	78.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 3	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 3	205418
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 3	2301.74
Cotton US¢/pound / May 3	78.06
Petrol/Litre / May 4	288.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 4 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 4 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 4 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 4 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 4 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 4 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 4 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 4 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 4 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 4 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 4 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 4 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 4 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 4 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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