News Archives for Latest - 2020-07-08

Asia

6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

JAKARTA: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java island early Tuesday but without ...

Updated 09 Jul, 2020 02:55am

Pakistan

Anti-polio drive to start in 44 union councils from 20th

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali visited the training session and reviewed arrangements for special anti-polio campaign.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:59pm

Pakistan

PIA's Europe flights to be restored after completion of cleansing operation: Sarwar

Sarwar said the PIA had started screening and checking degrees of its employees following a suo moto notice taken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:56pm

Pakistan

Ali Muhammad for prompt redressal of public issues

He said it would also restore the confidence of people in their members.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:48pm

Pakistan

Anti-locust operation underway in Balochistan

Pakistan Army and FC Balochistan are conducting aerial anti-locust spray in this operation under the supervision of the Agriculture Department in order to save ready crops in respective areas.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:46pm

Pakistan

Number of corona cases starts declining in Islamabad: NCOC

Some 93 COVID-19 cases were reported in previous 24 hours taking the overall toll to 13,650 in the city with 140 deaths and 9,655 recoveries.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:30pm

Pakistan

COAS visits Corps HQs Peshawar; briefed over security situation, development projects: DG ISPR

The COAS appreciated the improved security situation and measures for better border management including fencing.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:29pm

Pakistan

A number of people killed in Karachi but no one held accountable so far; says Ali Muhammad

He said the Baldia Town factory incident occurred during the regime of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh province.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:29pm

Pakistan

CM expresses sorrow over loss of lives

Usman Buzdar expressed his heartfelt sympathies and condolences with the bereaved.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:24pm

Pakistan

Govt inherits huge financial crisis from previous regimes: Dr Hafeez

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had efficiently reduced the expenditures by adopting austerity measures, he said talking to a private news channel.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:22pm

Pakistan

Saeed Ghani urges Federal Govt to provide loans to private schools

Ghani drew the attention of the federal minister to the problems faced by the private educational institutions in Sindh province and especially the financial crisis.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:20pm

Kerb

Pakistan Economic Indicators

KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Tuesday (July 7, 2020)....

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 10:52pm

Opinion

The quarter after the half: Why the next 3 months are key for stocks

ARTICLE: Central bank firepower helped stock market bulls finish the first half of 2020 on a high. Now the rally...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 10:43pm

Currency

China poised to beat US in digital currency race, admits Bank of America

Analysts say digital yuan could increase the Chinese currency’s use in international commerce

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 09:15pm

Kulbhushan Jadhav refuses to appeal death sentence

Kulbhushan was sentenced to death by a military tribunal in 2017.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 09:11pm

Coronavirus pandemic: PM orders strict implementation of SOPs on Eid-ul-Adha

Imran says NCOC sessions must be held to make the administrative measures more effective through cooperation with the provincial governments

Published 08 Jul, 2020 08:21pm

World

US closes in on three million COVID-19 cases

America is by far the hardest-hit country in the world, with more than 130,000 deaths.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 08:19pm

Pakistan

PIMA, HealthRab and NIH launch national survey to understand dynamics, behaviour of COVID-19 in Pakistan

“At the moment, COVID-19 cases are decreasing in Pakistan but at the same time, people are not getting themselves selves tested for the viral infection,” says expert.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 08:09pm

Pakistan

Former Rangers personnel killed in grenade attack

Police say deceased was present in his bakery when the incident occurred

Published 08 Jul, 2020 07:04pm

Sports

Asia Cup 2020 ‘cancelled’, claims BCCI president Ganguly

His statement comes just days after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan assured that Asia Cup 2020 will go as planned.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 06:52pm

Pakistan

Woman booked for misbehaving, hurling threats at traffic cop in Lahore

The incident took place in Gulberg town where the woman got enraged when the cop warned her not to park her car at an area where parking was not allowed

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 06:50pm

Technology

Alphabet's Loon launches balloon internet service in Kenya

"Kenya is the first country... to have base stations high up in the sky. Now we will be able to cover the whole country in a very short span of time."
The technology has been used before, but not commercially. US telecom operators used balloons to connect more than 250,000 people in Puerto Rico after a 2017 hurricane.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:33pm

Forex

Sterling clings to 3-week highs, unfazed by Sunak's new economic plan

Sterling's unfazed reaction to Sunak's fiscal stimulus measures is in part due to the rally seen in the pound during yesterday's session.
Sunak also temporarily scrapped a property tax on purchases of homes costing up to 500,000 pounds.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:30pm

Commodities

Copper punches towards January peak, boosted by Chile fears

Copper on the London Metal Exchange has surged more than 40% since touching a 45-month low in March.
Momentum is really quite astonishing right now. Copper is within striking distance of hitting the January high and that is probably acting as a magnet to the market.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:26pm

Money & Banking

Indian lender SBI to invest 17.60bn rupees in Yes Bank

In March this year, SBI board had approved an investment of 72.50 billion rupees into the troubled lender Yes Bank.
Earlier this year the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had taken control of Yes Bank, after the bad-debt laden lender had failed to raise the capital it needed to stay above mandated regulatory requirements.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:21pm

South Asia

US, China impose visa restrictions on each other in Tibet row

Pompeo restricted visas to Chinese officials determined to be "substantially involved" in the exclusion of foreigners from Tibetan areas.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:23pm

Business & Finance

Gold above $1,800 an ounce, first time since 2011

Investors are still buying stocks but it seems they want to be covered in case of any market correction.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:21pm

Sports

Ganguly opposes four-day Test plan

BCCI chief said officials should not "tinker" with what he calls the best form of cricket.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:18pm

Energy

Libya lifts Es Sider force majeure, paving way for oil export boost

As part of the continuing review of the force majeure situation, we have recently received a formal security assessment concerning Es Sider Terminal.
The Delta Ocean Suezmax tanker arrived at the port on July 5, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, and was chartered by trader Unipec.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:07pm

USA

Trump says considering TikTok ban as China row deepens

TikTok is led by an American CEO, with hundreds of employees and key leaders across safety, security, product, and public policy here in the US.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:19pm

Stocks

AirAsia's future in doubt due to virus; share price tumbles

Auditor Ernst & Young said that global travel restrictions had dented AirAsia's financial performance, with liabilities exceeding assets by 1.84 billion ringgit.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:15pm

Technology

Huawei says US sanctions have no immediate impact on UK 5G supplies

Huawei Vice President Victor Zhang said it would take months to establish the impact of the US measures announced in May.
These restrictions actually haven't had an impact on Huawei's capability to supply to the UK's 5G and fibre solution at this moment," Zhang told reporters on a call.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:04pm

Kerb

'Weaponized' Facebook fails to protect civil rights

The audit report, which Facebook commissioned two years ago, pointed to what the authors described as a series of harmful decisions.
The findings come at a time when some 900 advertisers, including major brands such as Coca-Cola, have joined a boycott promoted by major US civil rights groups.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:58pm

Technology

TikTok's ad launch faces challenges from US ban threat, hoaxes

The new self-service ad platform, which lets companies purchase ads without needing to speak with a sales team.
The trust issues are there because it's a new app," said an executive at a major ad agency.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:55pm

Technology

Apple expands independent repair shop program to Europe, Canada

Apple has long maintained a network of authorized service providers such as Best Buy Co Inc to perform warranty work.
When a customer needs a repair, we want them to have a range of options that not only suits their needs but also guarantees safety and quality so their iPhone can be used for as long as possible.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:53pm

World

'At war time speed', China leads COVID-19 vaccine race

China has brought state, military and private sectors together in a quest to combat a disease that has killed over 500,000 people worldwide

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:49pm

Energy

Oil stable as rising virus cases, higher US crude stockpiles stall recovery

US crude stockpiles rise - API
US crude output to fall less than expected in 2020 -EIA
ADNOC plans to boost oil exports in August – sources

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:45pm

Commodities

Corn, soy lower on easing weather threat; wheat holds firm

Forecasts show Midwest hot, dry spell less severe than feared.
Corn, soy markets also weigh China tensions, await USDA report.
Wheat supported by doubts over European harvest.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:44pm

UK researchers warn Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms could experience brain disorders

Study states coronavirus is associated with a wide spectrum of neurological syndromes that affects the whole neuraxis

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 05:45pm

Forex

Dollar drifts as risk sentiment proves elusive

Dollar, euro mostly unchanged.
Risk appetite wanes as virus cases grow again.
No major indicator to set a trend.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:40pm

Money & Banking

Business interruption is big unknown for insurers, says BoE

"The highest level of uncertainty remains around business interruption," she told a City & Financial online event.
"A number of insurers are taking steps to make sure there is no ambiguity about who is and isn't covered for a second wave," Sweeney said.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:39pm

Business & Finance

E-tailers in India begin work to list 'country of origin' labels on products

The Indian trade ministry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, which hosted an online meeting of e-commerce players on Wednesday.
The companies, however, said they would need two to three months, according to the sources, who asked not to be named as the discussions were private.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:35pm

South Asia

Indian travel curbs thwart gold smugglers, boost legal market

Travel curbs cripple gold smugglers' network
Reduced smuggling allows dealers to charge premium
Around 115-120 T gold smuggled into India in 2019 –WGC

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:26pm

Stocks

Stocks falter as safe haven gold climbs above $1,800

In early afternoon eurozone deals, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index lost 0.5 percent and the Paris CAC 40 shed 0.8 percent.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:08pm

Pakistan

Digital media the way forward in wake of covid-19 CEO Pak-Qatar Family Takaful

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful was amongst the first to offer coverage for Coronavirus via its Family Sehat product offering.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 05:08pm

Europe

Russia tells US to 'mind own business' over media freedom

Earlier that day the FSB security agency arrested a respected former journalist, Ivan Safronov, 30, on suspicion of state treason.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:05pm

Pakistan

Six electrocuted to death after city receives light rain

Electricity supply to many areas was disrupted while in some localities people were without power for 12 hours

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 05:06pm

Sindh reports 1736 new cases, 22 deaths

1697 patients also recovered from the virus today.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 04:30pm

Money & Banking

SBP slashes markup to boost long term investment

The SBP has announced to reduces markup rate on investment under SBP’s Temporary Economic Refinance Facility (TERF) to 5 percent from the previous 7pc.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 04:14pm

Technology

Samsung announces unpack event for Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2

The phone giant becomes the latest company to move its product launch online as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 04:14pm

Technology

Pakistan manufacturing agricultural drones to combat locusts attack

“Pakistan's drone technology is among the most modern in the world,” said Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain in a tweet post, while sharing video footage of the drone.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 03:41pm

Exchange

World leaders should devise ways to protect labourers from impacts of Covid-19: PM

Imran says there is need the host countries become more sympathetic to these labourers

Published 08 Jul, 2020 03:07pm

Kulbhushan Jadhav has refused to file review petition against death sentence

The FO said Jadhav preferred to follow up on his pending mercy petition.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 03:09pm

Sindh CM criticizes Ali Zaidi’s ‘irresponsible behaviour’ over JIT reports

Zaidi said someone came to his house on a motorcycle and gave him the 'original' JIT report.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 02:42pm

Exchange

Milan hit back with three goals in five minutes to floor Juve

Zlatan's side climbed to fifth with 49 points although they are still 14 points adrift of the top four.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 02:37pm

Sports

Azhar Ali praises Pakistan batsmen after first intra-squad game

“All the batsmen batted quite well especially Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Abid Ali seemed in total control,” says Test captain.

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 02:05pm

Stocks

European shares slip as virus cases surge; HSBC, Nokia slump

The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.5% by 0714 GMT. Banks and energy firms slid more than 1%.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 01:53pm

Sports

Lara warns West Indies 'won't last five days' against England

The three-Test series, which marks the return of international cricket after the coronavirus shutdown, starts on Wednesday.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 01:33pm

Sports

Stokes looking forward to the 'challenge' of captaining England

All-rounder is ready for 'massive' return of international cricket.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 01:23pm

Technology

Amazon India's unit gets $308 million in fresh funds from parent

The company’s Indian arm in May said it would hire 50,000 temporary workers to meet a surge in online shopping in the country.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 01:16pm

Life & Style

Coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks does not 'have much respect' for people not taking basic precautions

"Wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance."

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 01:08pm

Companies

DG Khan Cement to export cement to Philippines

The latest export orders would be boon for Pakistan exports, which has declined by 6.8 percent during 2019-20, due to the economic slowdown which has been brought in by the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:57pm

World

Indian police arrest 12 officials of LG Polymers over gas leak

A total of twelve members including the CEO and two directors were arrested.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:36pm

Companies

Fashion giant, Hugo Boss to purchase sportswear from Pakistan

“Happy to note that well known brand, Hugo Boss, has placed its first order of sportswear to a Pakistani company,” said Dawood in a tweet post.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:37pm

Week-long lockdown to be imposed in more areas of Lahore

Lockdown will be imposed in seven areas of Lahore tonight.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:21pm

World

WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19

The possibility of airborne transmission in public settings - especially in very specific conditions, crowded, closed, poorly ventilated settings that have been described, cannot be ruled out, WHO said.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 12:11pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan trade deficit decline by 27pc

The country's exports at the end of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, stood at $21.387 billion against a target of $24 billion.
The country's imports during the last fiscal year were recorded at $44 billion, indicating a drop of 18.6pc from the imports recorded in 2018-19.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:58am

Exchange

Rahat Kaunain appointed as CCP chairperson

The cabinet also gave approval to the appointment of Shumaila Lone and Mujtaba Lodhi as members of the CCP for three years.
Rahat Kaunain has previously served as chairperson of Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) from 2010-2013.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 11:34am

Commodities

Oil edges lower as U.S. inventory build stokes supply fears

Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.2%, to $42.98 a barrel by 0417 GMT.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 12 cents, or 0.3%, to $40.50 a barrel, holding to the narrow range of the past few weeks.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:52am

Stocks

Asian shares waver with coronavirus, corporate earnings in focus

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan were a tad lower after hitting a 4-1/2 month high just on Tuesday.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:46am

Companies

GSK to develop plant-based COVID-19 vaccine with Canada's Medicago

Rather than developing its own vaccine in the global race to combat the pandemic, GSK has instead focused on contributing its adjuvant technology to at least seven other global companies.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:44am

Technology

U.S. probing allegations TikTok violated children's privacy - sources

The development is the latest bump in the road for the short video company, which is popular with teens. TikTok has seen scrutiny, including from the national security-focused Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:40am

Business & Finance

Sunak targets youth unemployment with £2 billion scheme

The 2 billion pound Kickstart Scheme will enable employers to hire unemployed young people aged 16-24, using government funds to pay them the national minimum wage for 25 hours a week.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:39am

BR Research

Power woes – no lessons learnt

Pakistan’s energy sector has been in perpetual crisis, for one reason or another. From massive load shedding to...

Published 08 Jul, 2020 09:11am

BR Research

IPO files: TOMC

With the book building of Pakistan’s first IPO in more-than-a-year coming to end yesterday, The Organic Meat...

Published 08 Jul, 2020 09:11am

BR Research

PSDP: taking stock

So how much did the federal government end up spending on development last fiscal? It’s time to take stock of the...

Published 08 Jul, 2020 09:10am

BR Research

COVID-19: counting costs

Much can be deciphered when qualitative variables like consumer behavior are given some quantitative value. Surveys...

Published 08 Jul, 2020 09:09am

Mutual Funds

Pakistan Synthetics Limited

Pakistan Synthetics Limited (PSX: PSYL) was established in 1984 as a private limited company. Three years later, in...

Published 08 Jul, 2020 09:08am

Pakistan

Toshakhana reference: Court summons Nawaz through advertisement

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case has issued an advertisement...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:45am

Future of Roosevelt Hotel: Deputy AG asked to get instructions from relevant authority

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the deputy attorney general to get instructions from...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:44am

Uniform policy for issuance of IT refunds on the cards

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is formulating a uniform policy, framing rules and enabling IT...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:43am

Sindh government criticises press conference

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab has criticized Ali zaidi saying that he has lied as he has no...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:42am

Uzair's JIT report: Zaidi urges SC to take suo motu notice

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi on Tuesday appealed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:41am

COAS pays tributes to Kargil War heroes

RAWALPINDI: The 21st martyrdom anniversary of Kargil War Hero Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider was...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:39am

New FBR chief meets PM, adviser

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Muhammad Javed Ghani held separate meetings with Prime Minister...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:38am

Pak exports less hit than those of India, BD: Razak congratulates exporters on good performance

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood has congratulated all the...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:38am

PBC, SCBA concerned at 'removal' of FBR chairperson

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have expressed serious...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:37am

US formally withdraws from WHO

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has formally started the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:36am

'At war time speed', China leads Covid-19 vaccine race

SINGAPORE: China is forging ahead in the race to develop a vaccine to help control the Covid-19 pandemic, with...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:34am

World

Italian cabinet approves 'mother of all reforms' to slash red tape

ROME: The Italian government approved a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at cutting the complicated red tape ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:33am

World

Dubai reopens doors to tourists after long shutdown

DUBAI: With a "welcome" passport sticker and coronavirus tests on arrival, Dubai reopens its doors to international...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:31am

Pakistan

LHC suspends sentence of 93 PAT workers

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended sentence of 93 activists of Pakistan Awami...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:30am

Pakistan

Ministry of Railways: PAC's body examines 10 paras of audit report

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee's sub-committee-VII identified and examined 10 audit...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:30am

Pakistan

HEC invites applications for CGIP Scholarship Programme 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications for the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

Mir Shakil: Hearing adjourned till today

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing till today (Wednesday) in the bail matter of Jang/Geo...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

Minister reviews strategies regarding rains, Eidul Azha

KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister presides over important meeting in Department's Emergency Control Room,...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:28am

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 42 more lives in Sindh: Murad

KARACHI: The coronavirus claimed 42 more lives, lifting the death toll to 1,614 and infected 1,388 others raising ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:27am

Pakistan

ATC indicts Uzair Baloch in kidnap, murder case

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Tuesday indicted Uzair Baloch, the kingpin of the infamous criminal...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:27am

Pakistan

Bilawal's directives: Ministers say steps being taken to curb corruption

KARACHI: All possible measures are being taken to curb corrupt practices in Sindh as Pakistan Peoples' Party ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:26am

Pakistan

Bilawal fears closure of medical universities

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari feared closure of many medical universities...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:26am

Pakistan

Indian occupation of Kashmir: WKF to file public petition at UN

KARACHI: World Kashmir Forum (WKF) on Tuesday announced filing of the first public petition at United Nations ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Covid-19 positive cases drop to 31 percent in capital

ISLAMABAD: Active cases of the coronavirus in the federal capital has dropped to 31 percent as out of total 13,557...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

PML-N criticises government's 'failed' economic policies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have strongly criticized the government for its 'failed'...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am

Exchange

Kashmir issue: Senate chairman praises UK government support

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday "thanked the government and parliament of UK for...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Leaders of parliamentary parties: NA speaker calls meeting today

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has called a meeting of the leaders of the parliamentary parties in...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Farewell meeting held in honour of outgoing FBR chairperson

ISLAMABAD: A special Board-in-Council meeting was held in the honour of outgoing FBR Chairperson Nausheen Javaid...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Indictment of Zardari, Talpur & others deferred again

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday again deferred...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am

World

Australia locks down millions as US struggles to contain virus

SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday ordered millions of people locked down in its second-biggest city to combat a surge in...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 7, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 8, 2020)....

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Karachi loadshedding: MQM-P threatens protest in front of Parliament House

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday announced that its members of parliament and...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

Demotion without time frame kills objective of penalty, SC remarks

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said major penalty imposed upon a civil servant of reduction to a lower post or pay...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Strategy devised to enhance ICU beds in hospitals

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has devised a strategy to enhance Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds by 2,500 in...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Policies and injustice against media outlets: Shahbaz urges speaker to constitute parliamentary body

ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged NA Speaker Asad Qaisar to...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am

World

FBI chief says China has preferences in US election

WASHINGTON: The head of the FBI said Tuesday that China is pushing its preferences in the US election as part of...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:20am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule

KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:18am

Business & Finance

CPEC boosts Pakistan's socio-economic development: China

BEIJING: China on Tuesday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan remarks about China Pakistan Economic Corridor ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:18am

Currency

EU sees deeper recession, less steep rebound for eurozone

BRUSSELS: The eurozone economy will drop deeper into recession this year and rebound less steeply in 2021 than...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:17am

Pakistan

IBA implements financial relief plan during Covid-19

KARACHI: Under the Sindh Covid-19 Emergency Relief Ordinance 2020, certain relief measures will be provided to the...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:17am

Pakistan

LHC extends bail of Shahbaz till 16th

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday extended bail of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

PRCS relief efforts: CEO Telenor presents Rs 61 million donation to President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the affluent section of society needed to support the relief efforts...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

SHC seeks report on treatment of patients other than Covid-19

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) sought a detailed report from provincial government on Tuesday about the treatment ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Pakistan

TV channel: LHC suspends operation of Pemra's order

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended the operation of a Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Pakistan

Punjab government to strictly contain elements involved in sectarianism

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to strictly contain the elements involved in sectarianism besides...

Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Pakistan

EOBI pensioners to get 3-month arrears in August

ISLAMABAD: The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) would pay three-moth arrears amounting to Rs 2.4...