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Singapore Airlines staff offered COVID-19 vaccinations

Those who are eligible for the vaccine include cabin crew, pilots, airport-based staff whose job requires them to interact with passengers, and selected engineering staff.
Singapore has only approved Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine but has said it has secured enough doses for its 5.7 million population.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 07:18pm

Markets

Britain's Tesco to deny store entry to customers not wearing face covering

To help stem the spread of COVID-19, Tesco said it is also asking customers to shop alone, unless they are a carer or with children.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

Pakistan

People to face devastating situation in case of apathy towards corona SOPs: Asad Umar

He said 1.1 million coronavirus vaccine doses will be available in the country in March 2021.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 07:03pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 27 more lives, 508 new cases reported in Punjab

The number of coronavirus cases reached 146,016 while death toll 4,299 in the province.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

Pakistan

37 more patients tested positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

9400 people out of more than 106922 tests so far conducted in the district.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 06:36pm

World

WHO warns coronavirus herd immunity unlikely this year

England opened seven mass vaccination sites Monday to fight a surge fuelled by that variant, which is threatening to overwhelm hospitals.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

World

Japan says working to isolate, analyse new virus variant

The variant was found in two adults and two children who arrived in Japan on January 2 from Brazil.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:45pm

Business & Finance

India delivers COVID-19 shots to prepare for 'world's biggest vaccination drive'

Airlines to deliver 5.65 mln doses to cities, minister says.
Vaccinations set to begin Saturday.
Inoculations for 300 mln at high risk eyed in 6 to 8 months.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:31pm

World

Two US lawmakers test positive for Covid-19 after Capitol riot

The US is the world's hardest-hit country and some 375,000 people have died from the coronavirus -- with about 3,000 more dying every day.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

World

Another Chinese city goes into lockdown amid new COVID-19 threat

55 new COVID-19 cases reported vs 103 a day earlier.
Hebei province accounts for 40 of 42 new local infections.
Langfang city in Hebei orders home quarantine for all.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

World

Trump administration to deliver guidelines to speed up vaccinations

The drive to speed up the process will also include expanding venues where people can get vaccinated to community health centers and more pharmacies.
Nearly 9 million people in the United States had been given their first COVID-19 vaccination dose as of Monday.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:20pm

World

Malaysia declares emergency to curb virus, shoring up government

Emergency declared until Aug. 1, or earlier if COVID-19 under control.
Daily COVID cases hits record high.
PM, cabinet get more powers during emergency.
PM suspends parliament; commits to elections when it is safe.
Opposition says PM using emergency to avoid govt collapse.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:11pm

Sports

Indian badminton star Nehwal tests positive for Covid-19 at Thailand Open

Nehwal tweeted that she was told to go to hospital "just before" her opening match.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

World

EU wraps preliminary talks with Valneva on supply of COVID vaccines

The envisaged contract with Valneva would provide for the possibility for all EU Member States to purchase together 30 million doses.
They could further purchase up to 30 million more doses.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:00pm

World

China places 5 million more under lockdown to stamp out virus cluster

Hebei province in northern China has reported 560 new cases in recent weeks -- 234 of which are asymptomatic -- sparking a raft of new lockdowns and restrictions.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 04:57pm

Markets

BoE's Bailey sees UK economy in ‘very difficult’ period

However, he added that the basic shape of the recovery was likely to reflect the trajectory that the BoE outlined in a set of forecasts in November.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

Technology

Global PC Market Witnesses First Big Growth in a Decade

Personal Computers (PC) Market witnessed highest growth since 2010.
Growth in the Global PC Market accelerated with a surge in demand for PCs due to an increase in remote work and learning needs during the Pandemic.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 02:45pm

Markets

Russia seen lowering state FX sales in coming month, survey shows

In the previous period, between Dec. 7 and Jan. 14, the ministry had planned to sell 50.8 billion roubles.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 02:29pm

Business & Finance

IMF says board approves $487.5mn disbursement to Angola

Angola's finance minister, Vera Daves de Sousa, told the Reuters Next conference on Monday that she expected more than $700 million in the next IMF tranche after securing three years of payment relief from Chinese creditors.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 02:08pm

World

Japan PM says to add 3 western prefectures to state of emergency

Responding to pressure from Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures in eastern Japan.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 02:03pm

Markets

Chinese ferrous futures fade on virus concerns, winter restocking

Benchmark iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange were down 1.6% to 1,031 yuan a tonne.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 01:55pm

Markets

Drug makers help Nikkei scale fresh 3-decade high

Automakers slid after Toyota Motor and Honda Motor said they would cut vehicle production this month due to a shortage of semiconductors.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 01:07pm

World

Thailand reports 287 new coronavirus cases

The tally included nine cases imported from abroad, according to the country's COVID-19 taskforce.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 12:54pm

Markets

China stocks rebound, Hong Kong hovers near 1-year high

The smaller Shenzhen index was up 0.74%, the start-up board ChiNext Composite index was higher by 1.14% and Shanghai's tech-focused STAR50 index was up 0.6%?.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 12:42pm

Markets

Oil prices dip on rising virus cases; expected stock draw stems losses

US crude oil stockpiles likely fell for a fifth straight week, while refined products inventories were seen up last week, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on Monday.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 12:34pm

Markets

Australia shares end lower as risk aversion mounts on virus woes

On the flip side, financials gained 0.7%, with the so-called "Big Four" banks adding between 0.8% and 1.1%.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 12:13pm

Markets

Japan's price expectations weaken as pandemic stokes deflation fears

About 67% said they plan to further curb leisure and entertainment-related outings, while 71% said they don't plan to change the amount they spend to enjoy time they spend at home.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:52am

World

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Gorillas at San Diego Safari Park diagnosed with COVID-19

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:44am

World

Taiwan reports two new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases

Until last month's domestic transmission the island had not reported any local cases since April 12.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:32am

World

Glum mood 10 years after Tunisia protest ousted president

While many victims and families are still waiting for recognition and compensation, few of those responsible have been held to account. Some now hold senior posts in the police or army.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 10:43am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 3	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 3	278.33
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 3	161.89
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 3	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 3	1.27
Euro to USD / Jul 3	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 2	5,509.01
Nasdaq / Jul 2	18,028.77
Dow Jones / Jul 2	39,331.85
India Sensex / Jul 3	79,949.97
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 3	40,580.76
Hang Seng / Jul 3	17,962.93
FTSE 100 / Jul 3	8,164.71
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 3	18,341.90

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 2	18,235
Petrol/Litre / Jul 3	265.61
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 3	83.25
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 3	207,733
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 3	2,340.37
Diesel/Litre / Jul 3	277.45

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 3 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 3 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 3 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 3 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 3 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 3 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 3 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 3 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 3 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 3 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 3 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 3 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 3 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 3 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 3 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 3 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 3 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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