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Europe

'Masks up, emissions down' as climate demos restart

BERLIN: Thousands of young people across Europe joined a global day of climate protests on Friday, many wearing ...

Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am

Europe

UK police officer shot dead on duty

LONDON: A British police officer was shot dead early Friday morning by a man believed to have then turned the gun on...

Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am

Europe

Swiss slap quarantine on travellers from UK, 14 other countries

GENEVA: Switzerland said Friday that mandatory quarantine would be imposed on travellers arriving from 15 more...

Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am

Europe

Wealthy Britons step up citizenship shopping to thwart Brexit

Caribbean islands, EU states offering access for investment.
Interest in Cypriot citizenship up 50% y-on-y in Q3- Astons.
EU authorities reviewing investment migration programmes.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 12:12am

Europe

Czech Republic reports 2,913 new coronavirus cases

The total number of cases reached 58,374 in the country of 10.7 million, which has been experiencing a surge of infections in recent weeks after relaxing most anti-epidemic measures in the summer.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 04:57pm

Europe

Russia agrees to supply 35mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Uzbekistan

The deal is one of several agreed by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in recent weeks to supply the vaccine, which is currently being tested in a large-scale trial in Moscow, abroad.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 04:56pm

Europe

Moscow mayor urges more home-working as Russia's new COVID cases hit 3-month high

Russia has the world's fourth-highest case total, behind the United States, India and Brazil, and the 12th highest death toll according to the official figures.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 04:16pm

Europe

Slovakia reports 419 new covid-19 cases, another record daily tally

For the country, which has one of Europe's lowest death tolls from the novel coronavirus, the figure represents thee third record tally in a row.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 04:26pm

Europe

Russia doesn't plan lockdowns despite increase in coronavirus cases

Russia's daily tally of new coronavirus cases hit its highest level since June 23 on Friday with 7,212 infections reported across the country.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 03:44pm

Europe

Iran, Russia discussing joint production of COVID-19 vaccine

"We announced that we will co-operate in two-three areas. That includes joint production with Russia. Iran has great potential to produce the vaccine," Jalali was quoted as saying.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 03:30pm

Europe

Some northern hemisphere countries struggling to source more flu vaccines: WHO

Most countries place their orders about 9-12 months in advance based on national health policies so have already decided on their doses for this year's flu season.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 03:27pm

Europe

Madrid authorities extends partial lockdown in the region

The region of Madrid, a densely-populated virus hotspot, accounts for over a third of hospital admissions in Spain.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 03:22pm

Europe

Record infections in France as restrictions spark outcry

The number of coronavirus patients had more than doubled in three weeks, from 150 to 330.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 01:44am

Europe

New virus cases in Moscow climb to June levels

So far 19,948 people have died of Covid-19 in Russia, out of a total 1,128,836 confirmed infections.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Europe

Russia dismisses US threats on Iran cooperation

Washington has said it will seek to prevent Iran from purchasing Chinese tanks and Russian air defence systems.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Europe

EU warns virus epidemic worsening, as restrictions ramp up

The economy in the United States also had some rare good news with a 4.8 percent rise in home sales in August.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:01am

Europe

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

The company said the accounts, which it suspended for using fake identities and other types of "coordinated inauthentic behaviour.
Moscow has repeatedly denied allegations of election meddling and says it does not interfere in the domestic politics of other countries.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 01:31am

Europe

Spain tops 700,000 coronavirus cases, Madrid surge in spotlight

The number of confirmed cases has spiked since the end of a nationwide lockdown in late June, adding 200,000 in less than a month.
Tough weeks are coming in Madrid. We must act with resolve to bring the pandemic under control.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:39pm

Europe

UK hits highest daily COVID-19 cases at 6,634, partly due to more tests

Thursday's number was up from 6,178 on Wednesday, itself a jump from 4,926 the previous day.
"Now we estimate that it's under 10,000 people a day getting the disease. That's too high, but it's still much lower than in the peak."

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:36pm

Europe

France opens probe into BNP Paribas over its role in Sudan

The probe comes after nine Sudanese plaintiffs, who said they have been victims of rights abuses by ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's former government of Sudan.
The plaintiffs allege the French bank was complicit in crimes against humanity because it provided financial services for the Sudanese government.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:26pm

Europe

French COVID-19 hospitalisations reach two-month high

COVID-19 has gone beyond the 6,000 threshold on Wednesday.
France has reported soaring COVID-19 infections since the beginning of the month.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:09pm

Europe

Less than 10,000 getting COVID-19 each day: UK health minister

Hancock also said the proportion of people getting a so-called false positive test result is below 1pc.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 04:47pm

Europe

Russia reports 6,595 new coronavirus cases, 149 deaths

The authorities said 149 more people had died, bringing the official death toll to 19,948.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 04:14pm

Europe

Russia to supply 17 more countries with COVID-19 drug Avifavir

Avifavir gained approval from the Russian health ministry in May and is based on favipiravir, which was developed in Japan and is widely used there as the basis for viral treatments.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 04:10pm

Europe

Slovakia reports record daily COVID-19 tally for a second day

Since the start of the pandemic in March, Slovakia has recorded 7,629 cases, from which 3,978 patients had recovered and 41 deaths have been reported.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 04:03pm

Europe

Poland reports new record daily increase in coronavirus cases

In total Poland has reported 82,809 COVID-19 infections, including 2,369 deaths.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 03:57pm

Europe

Austria issues travel warnings for Prague, Paris region over COVID-19

Warnings are also being issued for Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Israel, Kuwait and the Maldives, while a travel warning for Portugal was being reduced to Lisbon and the Norte region.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 03:24pm

Europe

Macron urges Erdogan engage without ambiguity in Med talks

This relationship needs to be "on a clear basis that respects the interests of each", he said.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:42am

Europe

UK reports 6,000 new coronavirus cases

Britain imposed a nationwide stay-at-home order in March to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:50am

Europe

NATO hails 'good progress' in Greek-Turkish talks

The bloc's leaders will debate the crisis when they meet for a summit in Brussels next week.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:52am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Al-Mali / Sep 26 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	6.2500 ▲ 1.10 (21.36%)
Invest Cap. Bank / Sep 26 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	1.1800 ▲ 0.17 (16.83%)
PICIC Insurance / Sep 26 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.3900 ▲ 0.18 (14.88%)
First Prud Mod. / Sep 26 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.3100 ▲ 0.15 (12.93%)
Pak Gen. Ins. / Sep 26 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.2400 ▲ 0.37 (12.89%)
Media Times / Sep 26 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.6400 ▲ 0.18 (12.33%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 26 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	2.5500 ▲ 0.28 (12.33%)
Kohinoor Power / Sep 26 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	2.2000 ▲ 0.20 (10.00%)
Grays Leas. / Sep 26 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	7.8500 ▲ 0.69 (9.64%)
Byco Petr. / Sep 26 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	11.0100 ▲ 1.19 (9.04%)

Stock	Price
Indus Dyeing / Sep 26 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	598.9900 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Millat Tractors / Sep 26 Millat Tractors Limited(MTL)	888.8788 ▼ 8.88 (0.00%)
Murree Brewery / Sep 26 Murree Brewery Company Limited(MUREB)	650.0000 ▼ 0.01 (0.00%)
TPL Corp / Sep 26 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	6.0500 ▼ 0.05 (0.00%)
Kohinoor Mills / Sep 26 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	36.8000 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Sep 26 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	3.7900 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Orix Leas. / Sep 26 Orix Leasing Pakistan Limited(OLPL)	26.5100 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
SILKBANK / Sep 26 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	1.0900 ▼ 0.01 (0.00%)
Dandot Cement / Sep 26 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	8.0542 ▼ 0.00 (0.05%)
Atlas Ins / Sep 26 Atlas Insurance Limited(ATIL)	57.9900 ▼ 0.04 (0.07%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petroleum / Sep 26 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	31,993,500 ▼ 1.13
Unity Foods / Sep 26 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	28,546,500 ▼ 0.47
Byco Petr. / Sep 26 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	18,485,500 ▼ 1.19
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Sep 26 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	11,168,500 ▼ 0.39
TRG Pak. / Sep 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,788,500 ▼ 1.22
Kot Addu / Sep 26 Kot Addu Power Company Limited(KAPCO)	7,793,000 ▼ 1.73
Arif Habib Corp. / Sep 26 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	6,980,000 ▼ 2.25
P.T.C.L.A / Sep 26 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	6,769,000 ▼ 0.25
Pakistan Refinery / Sep 26 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	6,326,500 ▼ 0.72
Power Cement / Sep 26 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	4,990,000 ▼ 0.30

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 26	165.80
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 26	165.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 26	105.58
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 26	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 26	1.27
Euro to USD / Sep 26	1.16

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 26	3298.46
India Sensex / Sep 26	37388.66
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 26	23204.62
Nasdaq / Sep 26	10913.56
Hang Seng / Sep 26	23235.42
FTSE 100 / Sep 26	5842.67
Dow Jones / Sep 26	27173.96
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 26	12469.20
France CAC40 / Sep 26	4729.66

Indicator	Value
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Sep 24	19959.00
GDP Growth % / Sep 24	5.40
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Sep 24	15087.50
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Sep 24	1516.00
Average CPI % / Sep 24	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Sep 26	0.08

Business Recorder

'Masks up, emissions down' as climate demos restart

UK police officer shot dead on duty

Swiss slap quarantine on travellers from UK, 14 other countries

Wealthy Britons step up citizenship shopping to thwart Brexit

Czech Republic reports 2,913 new coronavirus cases

Russia agrees to supply 35mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Uzbekistan

Moscow mayor urges more home-working as Russia's new COVID cases hit 3-month high

Slovakia reports 419 new covid-19 cases, another record daily tally

Russia doesn't plan lockdowns despite increase in coronavirus cases

Iran, Russia discussing joint production of COVID-19 vaccine

Some northern hemisphere countries struggling to source more flu vaccines: WHO

Madrid authorities extends partial lockdown in the region

Record infections in France as restrictions spark outcry

New virus cases in Moscow climb to June levels

Russia dismisses US threats on Iran cooperation

EU warns virus epidemic worsening, as restrictions ramp up

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Spain tops 700,000 coronavirus cases, Madrid surge in spotlight

UK hits highest daily COVID-19 cases at 6,634, partly due to more tests

France opens probe into BNP Paribas over its role in Sudan

French COVID-19 hospitalisations reach two-month high

Less than 10,000 getting COVID-19 each day: UK health minister

Russia reports 6,595 new coronavirus cases, 149 deaths

Russia to supply 17 more countries with COVID-19 drug Avifavir

Slovakia reports record daily COVID-19 tally for a second day

Poland reports new record daily increase in coronavirus cases

Austria issues travel warnings for Prague, Paris region over COVID-19

Macron urges Erdogan engage without ambiguity in Med talks

UK reports 6,000 new coronavirus cases

NATO hails 'good progress' in Greek-Turkish talks

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