Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper
CAMBRIDGE: Moderna will charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, depending on the amount ordered, Chief Executive Stephane...
Pakistan calls for increased funds for UN’s SDGs in developing countries
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) and UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President Ambassador Munir Akram has called for...
SBP policy rate likely to remain unchanged
The benchmark interest rate for the next two months which is to be decided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a meeting...
Western Union buys 15pc stake in Saudi Telecom’s digital payment unit
DUBAI: Western Union, the world’s largest money transfer firm, has acquired a 15 per cent stake in the digital payment unit of Saudi Arabia’s...
European regulator to lift Boeing 737 MAX grounding in January
PARIS: Europe is set to lift its flight ban on the Boeing 737 MAX passenger jetliner in January after U.S. regulators last week ended...
Asad Umar urges Sindh govt to utilise budget for Karachi’s development
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar on Saturday urged the Sindh government should utilise Rs700 billion that has...
G20 leaders seek to help poorest nations in post-Covid world
BEIJING/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Leaders of the 20 biggest economies on Saturday vowed to ensure a fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and tests around the world...
Low grade sacks destroying 770,000 tonnes wheat flour annually
ISLAMABAD: While the country is forced to import wheat for meeting the shortage, it is wasting up to 770,000 tonnes of wheat flour annually...
PFVA to hold conference on kinnow to boost production, export
ISLAMABAD: In an attempt to improve production and export of citrus, the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA)Â is...
Govt to implement Pakistan Maritime Zones Act to ensure territorial sovereignty, security
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ensure sovereignty and security, the Government of Pakistan has approved to implement Pakistan Maritime Zones (PMZ) Act 2020 under...
Positive LSM trend a ray of hope for economic revival: FPCCIÂ
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said that the positive growth in large-scale manufacturing (LSM) will help achieve...
Sugar price in wholesales market drop by Rs7 in a week
ISLAMABAD: Sugar prices in the wholesales market decreased six to seven rupee in a week as the price of sugar in Jodia Bazar, Karachi...
Poultry producers urge govt to allow free market to determine pricesÂ
LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) on Saturday urged the government to allow the free market to operate and let the demand and supply...
Cement association regrets CCP’s raids on member offices, calls them unlawful
LAHORE: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) on Saturday took exception to the raids conducted by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on...
Bitcoin extends monster rally, approaches $19,000
HONG KONG: The largest cryptocurrency got pretty close to a $19,000 threshold for the first time in almost three years, fueling crypto enthusiasts’ hopes...