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World - 2021-01-03

Europe

Cyprus reports 12 cases of new coronavirus variant in arrivals from UK

Of 19 positive tests for COVID-19 recorded on individuals who arrived in Cyprus from Britain between Dec. 6-20.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 09:14pm

Europe

Stricter lockdown restrictions probably on the way, says UK PM Johnson

Johnson sets policy for England, with rules in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales set by their devolved authorities.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 09:12pm

Australia's COVID-19 cases on the rise as masks made compulsory

Since the pandemic began, it has reported more than 28,450 COVID-19 cases and 909 deaths.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 08:54pm

Africa

Armed groups attack C.African city Bangassou

The landlocked country is one of the poorest in the world and among the most volatile, suffering coups and wars since independence from France in 1960.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 08:31pm

Europe

EU offers aid but urges Bosnia to rebuild migrant camp

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Brussel was ready to add another 3.5 million euros to its humanitarian support for Bosnia.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 08:29pm

South Asia

Tokyo reports 816 new COVID-19 cases as governors push for state of emergency

Tokyo raised its COVID-19 alert to its highest level on Dec. 17. New infections in the capital hit a record 1,337 on Dec. 31.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:41pm

South Asia

Thailand mulls more restrictions amid second wave of coronavirus

On Sunday, it confirmed 315 new coronavirus cases, the majority of which are local transmission, bringing its total to 7,694 cases and 64 deaths since its first case last January.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

USA

US Senate control, and Biden's agenda, at stake as Georgia runoff elections loom

Both Biden and Trump will visit on Monday, underscoring the political stakes of the contests.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:22pm

USA

US cities, left behind in COVID-19 aid, look for lifeline in Biden era

According to the association, total balances were seen falling by $33.3 billion in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2019 levels.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:17pm

Europe

Germany poised to extend coronavirus lockdown

Angela Merkel and regional leaders are expected to agree to extend the restrictions when they convene on Tuesday.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:12pm

Pope criticises people going on holiday to flee COVID lockdowns

Many countries have imposed strict restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has killed more than 84 million people worldwide.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:08pm

Africa

Kenya extends night curfew to March to curb COVID-19 spread

Kenya has recorded a total of 96,802 cases and 1,685 deaths, Ministry of Health data showed on Sunday.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:02pm

South Asia

At least 18 people killed in roof collapse during funeral near New Delhi

The cause of the collapse was not immediately clear, but the authorities plan to investigate the accident.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 06:00pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia reopens borders closed due to Covid-19

Saudi Arabia has recorded more than 363,000 cases, including over 6,200 deaths.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

Middle East

Three executed in Iran for 'terrorist' acts and murder

Two were named as Hassan Dehvari and Elias Qalandarzehi, arrested in April 2014 after being found with "a large amount of explosives" and weapons.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:46pm

Middle East

Gulf crisis resolution in balance ahead of summit

The GCC is a bloc that includes boycotting countries Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, neutral Kuwait and Oman, and Qatar.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:40pm

Middle East

Anti-US chants as Iraqis mourn commanders killed a year ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief vowed Saturday to respond to any "action the enemy takes", as he visited a strategic Gulf island.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

Africa

Egypt approves Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

The first batch of the vaccine was delivered in December, with further doses expected this month.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Middle East

Israel plans 2 million vaccinated by end of January

The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics said in a year-end statement that Israel's population stood at 9.29 million.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:25pm

Europe

Fifth body found in Norway mudslide, five still missing

The identities of the four other dead have not been released.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:23pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

More than 84,508,990 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 54,001,300 are now considered recovered.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:22pm

Europe

UK set for tougher virus rules as cases surge

Britain recorded 57,725 new cases on Saturday, its highest total of the entire pandemic.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:20pm

Europe

Scotland must wait a generation for new vote: Johnson

Recent polls have shown consistent support for independence, boosted by rows between London and the devolved governments over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:11pm

Europe

Hungary cools on Russian Covid jab, scolds EU on vaccines

In November Budapest boasted that Hungary was the first European country to receive test samples of the Russian vaccine.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

Veteran TV host Larry King hospitalised in Los Angeles with COVID-19

King is in isolation in Cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles
King has had a number of health issues in recent years, including suffering a near-fatal stroke in May 2019

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:25pm

South Korea says third wave of coronavirus being contained, fewest infections in nearly 4 weeks

"The latest third wave of coronavirus spread is being contained as a result of expanded COVID-19 testing (recently) and strengthened distancing measures," Sohn Young-rae, a senior health official, told a briefing.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:15pm

Afghan peace talks resume as bloodshed continues

The Taliban carried out more than 18,000 attacks across the country in 2020, Afghanistan's spy chief Ahmad Zia Siraj told lawmakers this week.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:03pm

Europe

Fifth body found in Norway mudslide, five still missing

Quick clay is found in Norway and Sweden and notorious for collapsing after turning to fluid when overstressed.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 02:01pm

Homes of top Republican and Democrat vandalized

Kentucky Metro police said the incident occurred around 5am local time Saturday (1000 GMT) according to local news channel WAS11. It was unclear if anyone was home at the time.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 01:59pm

Europe

EU denounces conditions for migrants in Bosnia

The UN's human rights office had already warned against "unacceptable suffering" of the migrants from the Lipa camp, calling for an urgent solution of the issue.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 12:02pm

'Many' civilians killed in Niger gun attack

Seven Nigerien soldiers were killed in an ambush in Tillaberi on December 21.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:52am

The Gulf Cooperation Council: a bloc in crisis

But it has been in crisis since June 5, 2017 when Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain, along with non-GCC member Egypt, severed diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:44am

US marks 277,000 Covid cases in 24 hours, a new record

The hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic, the United States has marked 20.4 million cases overall and just under 350,000 deaths.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:42am

Bomb kills two French soldiers in Mali

Macron affirmed France's determination to continue its role in "the battle against terrorism" after Saturday's attac

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:37am

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

Greece has extended until January 10 its strict two-month lockdown measures, ending an easing of restrictions over the holiday period.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:32am

U.S. appeals court rejects lawmaker's bid to have Pence overturn Biden's win

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s decision on Friday to toss U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert’s lawsuit, which had argued that Pence had the power to invalidate Biden’s win
Under the U.S. system, the presidency is determined by the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to states and the District of Columbia based on congressional representation

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:22am

Dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden certification

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell also urged fellow Republicans to vote to certify and avoid a divisive political brawl.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:21am

India approves two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use

The approval is expected to kick off one of the world's biggest vaccination drives in coming days in the country of 1.3 billion people.

Published 03 Jan, 2021 11:19am

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia lifts ban, resumes flight operation

As part of the SOPs, any foreign passenger, who wished to enter Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom, South Africa, and any other country must spend at least 14 days outside the country impacted with the mutated virus before entering the Kingdom
The passengers will have to go a PCR test after the expiration of this period to prove they do not carry coronavirus

Updated 03 Jan, 2021 11:36am

Iran Guards vow response to ‘any action’ amid US tensions

TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami vowed Saturday to respond to any "action the enemy takes",...

Updated 03 Jan, 2021 03:05am

China senior diplomat says US relations at ‘new crossroads’

SHANGHAI: China's relationship with the United States has reached a "new crossroads" and could get back on the right...

Updated 03 Jan, 2021 03:05am

Europe

EU ready to help expand vaccine production

BRUSSELS: The European Union is ready to help drug companies expand coronavirus vaccine production to clear a...

Updated 03 Jan, 2021 03:05am

Europe

France tightens curfew as illegal mass rave ends

• Tokyo calls for state of emergency PARIS: Millions in France faced tightened curfew restrictions Saturday to...

Updated 03 Jan, 2021 03:18am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 20	277.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 20	277.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 20	143.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 20	0.85
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 20	1.33
Euro to USD / Sep 20	1.12

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 20	5,702.55
India Sensex / Sep 20	83,184.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 20	37,723.91
Nasdaq / Sep 20	17,948.32
Hang Seng / Sep 20	18,258.57
FTSE 100 / Sep 20	8,229.99
Dow Jones / Sep 20	42,063.36
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 20	18,720.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 20	71.92
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 20	233,196
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 20	2,621.88
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 20	73.52
Petrol/Litre / Sep 21	249.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 21	18,935

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Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Sep 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Sep 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Sep 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Sep 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Sep 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Sep 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Sep 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Sep 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Sep 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

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

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