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World - 2021-11-30

Europe

France records highest one-day tally in COVID cases since April

PARIS: France has registered about 47,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, Health Minister...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:27pm

USA

Inflation hits US consumer confidence in November

WASHINGTON: Price increases and rising Covid-19 infections made US consumers feel slightly less confident in...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 09:23pm

World

UN head calls for 'global vaccination plan' to combat Covid

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that only a "global vaccination plan" could end...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 09:19pm

World

WTO reschedules ministerial conference for March

GENEVA: The WTO said Tuesday it had rescheduled to March a ministerial conference that would have tackled thorny...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:42pm

Middle East

Iran's Raisi says ending sanctions key to Vienna talks

TEHRAN: Iran's president has assured his French counterpart that his government is serious about resumed talks on...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:27pm

Africa

S. Africa sets new unemployment record of 34.9 percent

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's unemployment rate rose again in the third quarter of 2021 to set a new record of 34.9...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:23pm

Europe

Putin gives government a week to prepare Omicron action plan

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to prepare an action plan within the next week ...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 07:30pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday

PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,206,370 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:46pm

Europe

Putin calls for mutual approval of Covid vaccines

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for mutual recognition of vaccines against the ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:46pm

World

Becton confident its COVID-19 tests will detect Omicron variant

Becton Dickinson and Co said on Tuesday it was confident that its COVID-19 tests would be able to detect the new...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:43pm

Europe

Greece to make Covid jabs compulsory for over 60s: PM

ATHENS: Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tuesday said coronavirus vaccines would be compulsory for over...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 04:54pm

Europe

Mask mandates to tackle Omicron come into force in England

LONDON: New mask mandates and other measures aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant came ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 01:10pm

Companies

Emirates warns Omicron could cause 'significant traumas' for aviation industry

DUBAI: A major hit to the peak December travel season because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus would cause...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:55pm

Business & Finance

UAE: Rich Gulf state looking beyond oil

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates, which turns 50 on December 2, is a wealthy Gulf oil state and economic hub that...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:27pm

Middle East

From tents to tallest building: UAE's 'remarkable' 50-year rise

DUBAI: Ehab Fouad was a teenager when he marched in the parade marking the birth of the United Arab Emirates, that...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:13pm

Middle East

Fastest, highest, longest: five records set by UAE

DUBAI: From the world's tallest building to the deepest diving pool, the United Arab Emirates, which turns 50 on...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:07pm

World

Moderna CEO warns Covid-19 shots less effective against Omicron, markets tumble

HONG KONG/SYDNEY: Drugmaker Moderna set off fresh alarm bells in financial markets on Tuesday as the firm's chief...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 12:31pm

World

Pentagon orders new probe into Syria airstrike investigated by NYT

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon launched a fresh probe Monday into a 2019 airstrike that killed civilians in Syria, two...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:22am

Asia

Duterte's chosen successor exits Philippines presidential race

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's chosen successor on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from the 2022...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 11:19am

World

Omicron variant raises new fears for pandemic-hit world economy

WASHINGTON: Just as it was recovering from the body blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy has taken yet...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 11:43am

World

2021: events that marked a tumultuous year

PARIS: From the Covid pandemic to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and extreme weather, we look back on the key...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 11:50am

Europe

Climate change 2021: There's no turning back now

PARIS: Across a quarter century of UN climate conferences tasked with saving humanity from itself, one was deemed a...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 11:26am

Africa

Libya, UN warn intimidation stopping Kadhafi son's appeal

TRIPOLI: Libya's government and the UN expressed concern Monday over an intimidation campaign that has shut the ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:48am

Europe

NATO eyes Russia's Ukraine buildup amid invasion fears

RIGA: NATO foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss how to counter a Russian military build-up on Ukraine's...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:46am

World

World Bank works to redirect frozen funds to Afghanistan for humanitarian aid only

WASHINGTON: The World Bank is finalizing a proposal to deliver up to $500 million from a frozen Afghanistan aid fund...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:08am

Asia

Myanmar court delays verdict in Suu Kyi incitement trial: source

NAYPYIDAW: A Myanmar junta court on Tuesday postponed giving a verdict in the incitement trial of ousted civilian...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 10:04am

World

New Zealand opposition picks former airline boss as new leader

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's main opposition National Party on Tuesday selected a former Air New Zealand chief ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 09:25am

World

Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case

SYDNEY: Australian authorities said on Tuesday that an international traveller who was most likely infected with the...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 09:21am

World

Pandemic to cost global tourism $2trn in 2021: UN

MADRID: The coronavirus pandemic will cost the global tourism sector $2.0 trillion in lost revenue in 2021, the...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:06am

World

Merkel, Scholz to discuss tougher Covid curbs with regional leaders

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor in waiting Olaf Scholz will hold talks Tuesday with leaders of...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:06am

World

Turkey to seek Egypt-Israel thaw after UAE talks

ANKARA: Turkey will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE,...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:02am

World

UN programme offers cash for struggling Afghan families

KABUL: The UN World Food Programme on Monday distributed cash in the Afghan capital to about 3,000 families severely...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:59am

World

Iran says no way to return to 2015 deal without lifting of all sanctions

DUBAI: Iran demanded on Monday the removal of all sanctions in a verifiable process as talks resumed between Tehran...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:58am

World

China’s Xi promises Africa 1bn Covid vaccine doses

DIAMNIADIO: China’s president pledged to offer Africa one billion Covid vaccine doses on Monday, with the ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:56am

World

Covid variant Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’: Biden

WASHINGTON: Presi-dent Joe Biden on Monday told Americans not to “panic” over the newly identified Covid variant...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am

Industry

Sustainability main focus of textile seminar at Pakistan Pavilion

DUBAI: Inside the multi-purpose room of the Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, thought leaders often sit down to...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 10:57am

Technology

What Pakistan can learn as Dubai races to become cryptocurrency ‘hub’

KARACHI: Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity the world over among both investors and governments. El Salvador...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 05:24pm

World

Japan slams borders shut as world races to stem new Covid variant

TOKYO: Japan announced plans Monday to bar all new foreign travellers over the Omicron variant of Covid-19, joining ...

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 07:00am

World

What is known so far about new Covid variant Omicron

JOHANNESBURG: South African scientists have discovered a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, Omicron, ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:43am

World

China leader promises Africa 1 bn Covid vaccine doses

DIAMNIADIO: China's president pledged to offer Africa one billion Covid vaccine doses on Monday, with the continent...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:36am

Europe

Norway rules out 2022 oil licences in 'virgin areas'

OSLO: Norway will not grant new oil exploration licences in virgin or little-explored areas in 2022 under a ...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:33am

USA

Covid variant Omicron 'not a cause for panic': Biden

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans not to "panic" over the newly identified Covid variant...

Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:33am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	159.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.35
Euro to USD / Jan 1	1.15
SOFR % / Jan 1	3.66

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Jan 1	77,689.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	68,621.41
Hang Seng / Jan 1	25,406.75
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	10,788.71
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	26,428.08
France CAC40 / Jan 1	8,685.18

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Jan 1	324.98
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	82.94
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	394,749
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	4,386.51
Diesel/Litre / Jan 1	382.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 1	83.85

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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