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The Sputnik-V vaccine controversy: AGP pharma explains the price breakup

The Sputnik-V vaccine controversy: AGP pharma explains the price breakup

Global cloud gaming market to grow 125pc in 2021: report

Global cloud gaming market to grow 125pc in 2021: report

ECC approves Rs1bn grant for Covid-related awareness campaign

ECC approves Rs1bn grant for Covid-related awareness campaign

WTO chief 'disappointed' in EU vaccine export restrictions

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WTO chief 'disappointed' in EU vaccine export restrictions

Govt backtracks on uncapped prices for privately imported Covid shots

Govt backtracks on uncapped prices for privately imported Covid shots

Oil falls as inventories rise and vaccine rollout stalls

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Oil falls as inventories rise and vaccine rollout stalls

Commercial activities in Lahore limited as Covid-19 third wave strikes

Commercial activities in Lahore limited as Covid-19 third wave strikes

Gender-inclusive policies to boost emerging markets' recovery: Moody's

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Gender-inclusive policies to boost emerging markets' recovery: Moody's

General Tyre's half-year profit jumps to Rs406m despite Covid-induced slowdown

General Tyre's half-year profit jumps to Rs406m despite Covid-induced slowdown

Oil jumps on vaccine optimism, US stimulus

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Oil jumps on vaccine optimism, US stimulus

Oil rises on positive forecasts, slow US output restart

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Oil rises on positive forecasts, slow US output restart

G7 leaders commit $4.3bn to finance global equitable access to tests, treatments and vaccines in 2021

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G7 leaders commit $4.3bn to finance global equitable access to tests, treatments and vaccines in 2021

DRAP approves licencing, marketing of CanSinoBIO vaccine

DRAP approves licencing, marketing of CanSinoBIO vaccine

FPCCI seeks extension in SBP's refinance scheme to support employment

FPCCI seeks extension in SBP's refinance scheme to support employment

Pakistan approves Chinese CanSinobio Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

Pakistan approves Chinese CanSinobio Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

Covid-19: China approves Sinovac vaccine for general public use

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Covid-19: China approves Sinovac vaccine for general public use

ECC likely to approve Rs141m grant to clear Covid campaign dues

ECC likely to approve Rs141m grant to clear Covid campaign dues

J&J vaccine adds to Covid-19 armoury with 66pc global trial efficacy

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J&J vaccine adds to Covid-19 armoury with 66pc global trial efficacy

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 7pc

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 7pc

SBP defers Rs657bn repayment under refinancing scheme

SBP defers Rs657bn repayment under refinancing scheme

Oil prices rise as investors look to higher demand seen in second half

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Oil prices rise as investors look to higher demand seen in second half

Oil falls on coronavirus fears, strong dollar

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Oil falls on coronavirus fears, strong dollar

Remittances likely to cross $28 billion this year

Remittances likely to cross $28 billion this year

Iran leader bans import of US, UK Covid-19 vaccines, demands sanctions end

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Iran leader bans import of US, UK Covid-19 vaccines, demands sanctions end

Majority of people affected by Covid-19 have resumed work in Pakistan

Majority of people affected by Covid-19 have resumed work in Pakistan

Covid-19 shook, rattled and rolled the global economy in 2020

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Covid-19 shook, rattled and rolled the global economy in 2020

Oil steadies as surprise US stockbuild weighs

Oil steadies as surprise US stockbuild weighs

Oil hits nine-month high above $52 as vaccine rollouts support

Oil hits nine-month high above $52 as vaccine rollouts support

PTCL, Ufone CEO Rashid Khan passes away due to Covid-19

PTCL, Ufone CEO Rashid Khan passes away due to Covid-19

Developing Asia's economy to contract 0.4pc in 2020, grow 6.8pc in 2021: ADB

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Developing Asia's economy to contract 0.4pc in 2020, grow 6.8pc in 2021: ADB

Covid-19: KPRA fears significant decline in services tax collection

Covid-19: KPRA fears significant decline in services tax collection

Covid-19 vaccine adoption rates are 'wildcard' for US stock rally

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Covid-19 vaccine adoption rates are 'wildcard' for US stock rally

Pakistan, Denmark sign exclusive ‘Green Partnership’ agreement

Pakistan, Denmark sign exclusive ‘Green Partnership’ agreement

Britain offers support to mitigate socio-economic impact of Covid-19

Britain offers support to mitigate socio-economic impact of Covid-19

WB to provide $19.85m to Pakistan for Covid-19 response

WB to provide $19.85m to Pakistan for Covid-19 response

FBR exempts sales tax on 61 Covid-related medical goods

FBR exempts sales tax on 61 Covid-related medical goods

Indoor dining services banned in Karachi restaurants

Indoor dining services banned in Karachi restaurants

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper

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Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper

ECC approves $150m grant for purchase of Covid-19 vaccine

ECC approves $150m grant for purchase of Covid-19 vaccine

WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid patients

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WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid patients

Oil set for third week of gains on vaccine hopes

Oil set for third week of gains on vaccine hopes

G20 leaders urged to provide urgent funds for Covid vaccines, drugs, tests

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G20 leaders urged to provide urgent funds for Covid vaccines, drugs, tests

Pfizer ends its Covid-19 vaccine trial with a 95pc success rate

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Pfizer ends its Covid-19 vaccine trial with a 95pc success rate

Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5pc effective in preventing Covid-19

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Moderna says its vaccine is 94.5pc effective in preventing Covid-19

Banking sector assets expand 7.8pc in 1H2020: SBP

Banking sector assets expand 7.8pc in 1H2020: SBP

Pfizer CEO sold $5.6m in stock the day he announced promising vaccine news

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Pfizer CEO sold $5.6m in stock the day he announced promising vaccine news

PSX mimics global markets, gains 369 points on Covid vaccine hopes

PSX mimics global markets, gains 369 points on Covid vaccine hopes

Mohenjo Daro, Chaman trains to resume operations tomorrow

Mohenjo Daro, Chaman trains to resume operations tomorrow

Oil falls as coronavirus cases rise and US vote count continues

Oil falls as coronavirus cases rise and US vote count continues

Marks & Spencer faces £87.6m loss as Covid-19 hits clothing sales

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Marks & Spencer faces £87.6m loss as Covid-19 hits clothing sales

Business sentiment in Pakistan rebounds to pre-Covid levels: D&B

Business sentiment in Pakistan rebounds to pre-Covid levels: D&B

Up to 44pc salary cut elevating hardships of PIA employees: PALPA

Up to 44pc salary cut elevating hardships of PIA employees: PALPA

Exxon to cut 14,000 global jobs as pandemic hurts demand

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Exxon to cut 14,000 global jobs as pandemic hurts demand

Covid-19 could cost global tourism $8.1tr: McKinsey

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Covid-19 could cost global tourism $8.1tr: McKinsey

Nestlé Pakistan posts Rs88.7bn revenue for 9M2020

Nestlé Pakistan posts Rs88.7bn revenue for 9M2020

New measures after Covid-19 to disrupt 85 million jobs globally: WEF

New measures after Covid-19 to disrupt 85 million jobs globally: WEF

NCOC warns of another lockdown as SOPs being violated

NCOC warns of another lockdown as SOPs being violated

Asad Umar warns of another lockdown if Covid cases continue to rise

Asad Umar warns of another lockdown if Covid cases continue to rise

G20 to hold out debt relief for poor countries fighting pandemic

G20 to hold out debt relief for poor countries fighting pandemic

Covid-19, locust swarms disrupt Pakistani farmers’ income, productivity: ADB

Covid-19, locust swarms disrupt Pakistani farmers’ income, productivity: ADB

KCCI rejects hike in K-Electric tariff, demands withdrawal

KCCI rejects hike in K-Electric tariff, demands withdrawal

Foreign remittances top $2bn for fourth month

Foreign remittances top $2bn for fourth month

UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage

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UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage

Over 100 restaurants sealed in Karachi for violating Covid SOPs: NCOC

Over 100 restaurants sealed in Karachi for violating Covid SOPs: NCOC

Oil down 5pc after Trump gets coronavirus and economies wobble

Oil down 5pc after Trump gets coronavirus and economies wobble

UAE consumers expect cashless society by 2030

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UAE consumers expect cashless society by 2030

SBP eases cash margin restriction on imports

SBP eases cash margin restriction on imports

Positive about flying? Airlines look to Covid tests that give results in minutes

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Positive about flying? Airlines look to Covid tests that give results in minutes

Rolls-Royce plans to raise up to 2.5 billion stg as Covid-19 bites

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Rolls-Royce plans to raise up to 2.5 billion stg as Covid-19 bites

Pak-UK trade volume to reach £6bn soon: envoy

Pak-UK trade volume to reach £6bn soon: envoy

ADB predicts economic recovery for Pakistan as Covid cases drop

ADB predicts economic recovery for Pakistan as Covid cases drop

Hafeez Shaikh addresses UN panel, stresses extension in debt relief programme

Hafeez Shaikh addresses UN panel, stresses extension in debt relief programme

Oil falls 3pc, heads for weekly drop on demand concerns

Oil falls 3pc, heads for weekly drop on demand concerns

Ad frauds cost Japan advertisers $38.5m in 1st half of 2020: Spider Labs

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Ad frauds cost Japan advertisers $38.5m in 1st half of 2020: Spider Labs

Oil steady as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Oil steady as prices struggle to break through demand uncertainty

Hafeez Shaikh stresses int'l cooperation in fight against coronavirus

Hafeez Shaikh stresses int'l cooperation in fight against coronavirus

KP govt borrowed $1.4bn in loans since 2013

KP govt borrowed $1.4bn in loans since 2013

Four in five businesses in Pakistan anticipate a better future: Gallup survey

Four in five businesses in Pakistan anticipate a better future: Gallup survey

Value stocks may lead US out of economic slump, experts say

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Value stocks may lead US out of economic slump, experts say

AGP to audit Covid-19 related expenditures

AGP to audit Covid-19 related expenditures

Davos meeting delayed to summer 2021 on Covid-19 fears: WEF

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Davos meeting delayed to summer 2021 on Covid-19 fears: WEF

Covid-19: KFC tells customers to hold off on the 'Finger Lickin' for now

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Covid-19: KFC tells customers to hold off on the 'Finger Lickin' for now

Govt urged to announce tax incentives for crisis-hit private advertisers

Govt urged to announce tax incentives for crisis-hit private advertisers

Emirates and Etihad airlines ask crew to take more unpaid leave

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Emirates and Etihad airlines ask crew to take more unpaid leave

Oil gains on storm-hit US output and Covid-19 treatment hopes

Oil gains on storm-hit US output and Covid-19 treatment hopes

Saudi Aramco eyes growth opportunities with new development organisation

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Saudi Aramco eyes growth opportunities with new development organisation

LCCI lauds govt for income tax refunds

LCCI lauds govt for income tax refunds

Alcohol rules again loosen as Dubai seeks economic recovery

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Alcohol rules again loosen as Dubai seeks economic recovery

Oil falls 1pc on sluggish coronavirus recovery, supply concerns

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Oil falls 1pc on sluggish coronavirus recovery, supply concerns

Signs of recovery? US business activity and home sales surge

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Signs of recovery? US business activity and home sales surge