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World - 2020-06-08

Africa

South African schools reopen after March lockdown eased

Students across South Africa returned to classes on Monday after two and a half months of home-schooling to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 09:28pm

UK records 55 coronavirus deaths, lowest total since March

Despite the downward trend, Britain has now recorded 40,597 deaths of those testing positive for coronavirus, making it the hardest hit nation in Europe and second in the world behind the United States.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 09:25pm

NATO chief defends US amid Germany troop row

Berlin has voiced concern at the proposal reported by US media to cut the 34,500 American military personnel posted in Germany by nearly a third.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 09:16pm

South Asia

Chinese official suggests Hong Kong should behave to keep high autonomy beyond 2047

Pro-democracy demonstrators have taken to the streets again in Hong Kong in recent weeks after a lull during the coronavirus epidemic, angered by Beijing's plans to impose new security laws.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 09:02pm

WHO head urges world not to let up on COVID battle

"More than six months into the pandemic this is not the time for any country to take its foot off the pedal," WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online briefing.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 08:59pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia considers limiting haj pilgrims amid COVID-19 fears

Saudi Arabia asked Muslims in March to put haj plans on hold and suspended umrah until further notice.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 08:56pm

White House adviser sees '100pc' chance of another coronavirus aid deal

"The odds of there being a Phase 4 deal are close to 100pc," White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC in an interview.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 08:16pm

Europe

UK death toll from confirmed COVID-19 cases rises by 55 to 40,597

Including suspected cases, the United Kingdom's death toll last week rose above 50,000, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 08:05pm

South Asia

Japan hopes to draft G7 formin statement on China security legislation on Hong Kong

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan is watching the situation in Hong Kong with "deep concern" after China passed a new security law for the city.

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 07:44pm

Ardern dances for joy after New Zealand eliminates coronavirus

Public and private events, the retail and hospitality industries and all public transport were allowed to resume without the distancing rules still in place across much of the world.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 07:21pm

Europe

Lockdowns averted 3 million deaths in 11 European nations: study

Researchers also calculated that the interventions had caused the reproduction number -- how many people someone with the virus infects -- to drop by an average of 82 percent, to below 1.0.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 07:06pm

Europe

Moscow lockdown to end as Russia eases anti-virus measures

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the capital's general lockdown and pass system would end on Tuesday, allowing residents to travel freely for the first time since late March.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 06:55pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus deaths approach 6,000

It reported 8,985 new infections of the virus, taking the nationwide case tally to 476,658.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 06:41pm

Europe

German cabinet plans meeting on Friday to implement stimulus package

The cabinet is expected to pave the way for the agreed temporary cut in value-added tax, cash handouts for parents and bigger incentives to buy electric cars, the sources said.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 06:11pm

Asia

India COVID-19 deaths cross 7,000-mark, cases surpass 250,000

The ministry's data said that 206 new deaths due to COVID-19, besides fresh 9,983 positive cases were reported during the past 24 hours across the country.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:44pm

Europe

Moscow set to further ease virus lockdown

Sobyanin said on television on Thursday that he would give details of a gradual withdrawal from most lockdown measures "over the month of June, up to July 1".

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:15pm

Europe

Italy economy to shrink over 8pc this year: official

It was very difficult to quantify the impact of the "unprecedented shock" to the economy, ISTAT said, and its forecasts were subject to "a large decree of uncertainty compared to the past".

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:12pm

South Asia

No students in school without virus vaccine, Philippines says

Nations like France and South Korea began resuming face-to-face classes as they got their outbreaks under control, but Philippine authorities see the risk as too great.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:07pm

Europe

Poland halts work at virus-hit coalmines

The majority of new infections in Poland, which depends on coal for 80 percent of its power, are employees of a dozen coalmines and their family members, according to the health ministry.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:02pm

Europe

Britain starts mandatory self-quarantine for arrivals

The chief executive of London's Heathrow, John Holland-Kaye, told the City AM newspaper it could lead to the loss of potentially 25,000 jobs at his airport -- a third of staff.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:59pm

Africa

S.Africa's radical left takes part in Black Lives protest

The party organised simultaneous demonstrations in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town in support of global protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man killed in US police custody.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:56pm

Europe

Russia announces first steps to ease border restrictions over virus

Mishustin said in a televised meeting that a government order had been signed allowing Russian citizens to leave the country to work, study or take care of sick relatives.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:54pm

Asia

Bangladesh police turn to yoga to boost health during pandemic

Police officers played a key role in enforcing a lockdown in the country of 168 million people before it was lifted at the end of May.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:49pm

Asia

India re-opens despite record virus infections

The reported death toll of 7,135 is lower than other badly-hit countries, but India's epidemic is only expected to peak in July. Many experts say the toll is higher.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:46pm

Middle East

Iranians told to wear masks as virus toll mounts

"Everybody must wear masks when attending places like stores or any other place where it is not possible to observe social distancing carefully," he said on state television.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:43pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 847 new coronavirus infections, 32 new deaths

The Southeast Asian country has tested more than 274,400 people for the virus, according to a document by its COVID-19 task force.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:27pm

South Asia

Philippines reports 8 new coronavirus deaths, 579 more infections

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have risen to 22,474 while deaths have reached 1,011.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:20pm

Australia says China unresponsive to its pleas to ease tensions

China accused Australia of playing "petty tricks" and the Chinese ambassador to Australia said Chinese consumers could boycott Australian products if Australia pursued the inquiry.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:17pm

Asia

Taiwan cautious on trade outlook as May exports fall again

The ministry said strong demand for telecommuting amid the coronavirus outbreak and advanced chips was offset by weakening global consumption for products from textiles to plastics.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:14pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 7 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths

The new cases raised the cumulative total to 8,329 cases.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 04:13pm

South Asia

N.Korea's Kim stresses self-sufficient economy as tensions with S.Korea rise

North Korea did not answer a routine daily liaison phone call from South Korean officials for the first time in since 2018, South Korea's Unification Ministry said.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:13pm

Oxford Biomedica eyes UK supply boost of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

The gene and cell therapy firm said it agreed to a five-year partnership with the Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre for equipment at its facility in Oxford

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:00pm

Oxford Biomedica inks agreement to boost UK supply of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Firm said the five-year partnership with the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC) would also help it make other viral vector vaccines.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 02:58pm

Minneapolis council members say they will "end" police department after Floyd death

Elected officials in New York and Los Angeles have said they would reduce their police budgets to refocus some spending on social services.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 10:37am

USA

Powell backs Democrat Biden for president

WASHINGTON: Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell on Sunday endorsed...

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:12am

USA

From small towns to cities, US sees biggest rallies yet for racial justice

LOS ANGELES: Demonstrations were planned across the United States on Sunday to demand racial justice after George...

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:12am

Europe

Virus deaths cross 400,000

PARIS: The global death toll from the coronavirus neared 400,000 on Sunday with fatalities accelerating in Latin...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:35am

Asia

Japan declines to join US, others in condemning China for HK law

TOKYO: Japan has decided not join the United States, Britain and others in issuing a statement scolding China for...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:48am

2020-06-08-03-09

Trump plan to slash US troops sparks concern in Germany

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany on Sunday voiced concern at reports that President Donald Trump plans to cut the number ...

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:12am

2020-06-08-03-09

Russian hiring of Syrians to fight in Libya accelerated in May

MOSCOW: A Russian drive to recruit Syrians to fight in Libya for militia leader Khalifa Haftar accelerated in May...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:45am

2020-06-08-03-09

Libya's unity forces in battle to retake strategic Sirte

TRIPOLI: Fighters loyal to Libya's UN-recognised government Sunday kept up their counter-offensive against forces of...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:46am

Africa

Six Nigerian troops killed

KANO: Jihadists have killed six Nigerian troops in an attack on a military base in northeast Nigeria, army sources...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:48am

2020-06-08-03-09

Israel makes high-spec masks against virus resurgence

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said Sunday it had opened a factory to make millions of high-spec masks as it prepares ...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:47am

Asia

Head of S Korea 'comfort women' shelter found dead amid probe

SEOUL: A woman running a shelter for South Korean victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery has been found dead in...

Updated 08 Jun, 2020 03:49am

China

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests

BEIJING: Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential antibody ...

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:12am

China

China to strengthen global cooperation in Covid-19 vaccine trials

BEIJING: China will strengthen international cooperation in future Covid-19 clinical vaccine trials, building on...

Published 08 Jun, 2020 03:12am

Middle East

Saudi virus cases top 100,000 with new spike ahead of the Hajj

The measures include a curfew running from 3 pm to 6 am, a suspension of prayers in mosques and a stay-at-home order for public and private sector workers in the Red Sea city whose airport serves pilgrims.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 02:19am

Europe

European cities join global wave of anti-racism protests

Several thousand people massed Sunday outside the US embassy in Madrid, shouting "I cannot breathe", Floyd's last words, and demanding racial justice.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 01:46am

More than 16,000 Libyans displaced in recent battles: UN

The recent military movements in Tripoli and Tarhuna have led to new waves of displacement and suffering of over 16,000 Libyans.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 01:40am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 10	277.82
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 10	277.62
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 10	149.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 10	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 10	1.31
Euro to USD / Oct 10	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 10	5,792.04
India Sensex / Oct 10	81,753.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 10	39,380.89
Nasdaq / Oct 10	18,291.62
Hang Seng / Oct 10	21,286.40
FTSE 100 / Oct 10	8,237.58
Dow Jones / Oct 10	42,512
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 10	19,203.44

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 10	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 10	73.73
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 10	17,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 10	236,197
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 10	2,615.22
Diesel/Litre / Oct 10	246.29

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 10 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 10 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 10 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 10 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 10 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 10 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 10 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 10 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 10 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 10 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 10 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 10 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 10 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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