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Taxes

Smuggled vehicles: FBR working on technological solution

ISLAMABAD: To tackle the menace of non-duty paid smuggled vehicles, Muhammad Tariq Huda, Member (Customs Operations)...

Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:03am

Taxes

Attachment of bank accounts: Field offices raise issue of recovery rules with FBR

ISLAMABAD: The field offices have raised an issue with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) whether recovery rules are...

Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:01am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Saturday'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 20 Jul, 2020 11:23am

Africa

Coronavirus reveals 'fragility of our world': UN chief

The economic fallout of the pandemic, which has infected more than 14 million and killed close to 600,000 people worldwide.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 08:34pm

Sports

Jofra Archer cleared to play third West Indies Test after fine, written warning

Both teams have been living in "bio-secure bubble" sites at the Ageas Bowl.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 07:52pm

Sports

Villarreal confirm Santi Cazorla departure

The 35-year-old has enjoyed a great success in La Liga this season after overcome his career ending injury.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 07:49pm

Pakistan

The curious case of reduced testing in Pakistan

Pakistan has been recognised as one of the countries with a declining rate of COVID-19 spread
A huge wave is behind us, whether that was the only one time will tell

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 07:52pm

Exchange

Taliban reshuffle negotiators ahead of Afghan talks

The talks with Kabul were originally supposed to have started in March, but there have been repeated delays.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 07:45pm

Sports

England need to force follow-on as rain threatens: Curran

Start of play on third day was delayed due to rain.

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 07:11pm

Middle East

Iraqi PM to visit Saudi, Iran in diplomatic balancing act

Baghdad proposed a package of energy-focused development opportunities in Iraq to Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 05:45pm

South Asia

China warns UK over basing aircraft carrier in Pacific

The £3.1 billion ($3.9 billion, 3.4 billion euros) vessel is due to set sail on her maiden deployment next yea.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 05:38pm

Europe

EU chiefs try to overcome Dutch opposition to virus recovery plan

Morawiecki warned there was a "high degree of probability" that a final deal would not be reached even by Sunday.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 05:36pm

World

Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face virus infection

The virus has killed more than 588,000 people and infected nearly 14 million around the world since first being detected in China late last year.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 05:31pm

Pakistan

DRAP okays up to 10pc hike in medicine prices

According to the DRAP announcement, pharmaceutical companies and importers were allowed to increase the prices of lifesaving medicines by 7pc while the prices of other medicines by 10pc.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 04:03pm

Currency

Twitter says attackers downloaded data from up to eight non-verified accounts

The company said the unidentified attackers targeted 130 accounts, and were able to reset passwords to take control of 45 of them and tweet from those accounts.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 03:18pm

Sports

We will stand by Archer: Stokes

England pacer, who has apologised, will need five days of isolation and must undergo two COVID-19 tests.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 02:47pm

Sports

England cricket great Botham to be made a peer: report

The newspaper said Botham would be among 30 new life peers.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 02:40pm

Sports

Former Australia wicketkeeper Barry Jarman passes away at 84

Jarman played 19 Tests between 1959 to 1969.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 02:23pm

Industry

After losing Chabahar rail project, India to suffer another blow in Iran gas project

Iran would develop the field on its own and would like to involve India appropriately at a later stage, said Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India,

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 01:24pm

Exchange

Indefinite lockdown to have caused irreversible damage to Pakistan economy: Hammad

The minister was of the view that the smart lockdown strategy implemented by his government was a ‘wiser path and minimized the damage.’

Published 18 Jul, 2020 01:15pm

Despite massive disruptions in global air travel, we brought 250,000 Pakistanis back: PM

"My govt will continue to support overseas Pakistanis in every way possible," the PM promised.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 12:40pm

Pakistan

Punjab launches ‘Bakar Mandi Online’ during corona season

Using this application, customers will not have to travel to cattle markets to buy animals during the COVID-19 season.
The 'Bakra Mandi Online' application will have all the details of the animals including the age, weight, and breed of the animal.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 11:29am

World

Queen knights 100-year-old veteran Captain Tom Moore for coronavirus fundraising

He raised a record sum of $41 million for UK's National Health Service by walking 100 laps of his garden with the aid of a walking frame in April.

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 11:00am

Business & Finance

Pakistan to deploy dozens of drones to tackle locust attacks

The minister informed that in the first phase, 30 drones will take part in the Ministry of Science and Technology and Locust Control campaign, and their numbers will gradually increase.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:55am

Stocks

Wall Street Week Ahead: Fund managers navigate 'Night of the Living Dead' in small caps

Small-cap companies are expected to post a year-over-year earnings declines of approximately 90% as companies report their second-quarter results over the next several weeks.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:34am

Technology

Govt to utilize TPL’s Location Based Services to tackle COVID-19

TPL Trakker will provide Location Based Services (LBS) to government applications for the purpose of mapping, analyzing, reporting, and responding to cases across the country.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:21am

198,509 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Pakistan

Coronavirus cases around the world have topped 14 million and over 600,000 deaths have been reported.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:09am

Commodities

Rare air: U.S. meatpackers try air cleaning tech after COVID-19 outbreaks

JBS USA, owned by Brazil’s JBS SA and one of four major U.S. beef processors, said it installed “ultraviolet germicidal air sanitation” equipment in plant ventilation and air purification systems that use a specific frequency range of light waves to kill germs.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:08am

Companies

Crude shipments resume from Pemex floating oil storage unit after collision

The FPSO facility (floating production, storage and offloading), which has the capacity to store up to 2.2 million barrels of crude, halted loading of vessels for exports after making “contact” with the Olympic Future tanker on July 1 due to bad weather conditions.

Published 18 Jul, 2020 10:03am

Pakistan

NICVD doctors save life of ten-year-old boy

KARACHI: Doctors at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) performed a complicated heart surgery...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:35am

'Modaraba Cos Amendment Bill, 2020' introduced

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday introduced, "The Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and ...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Exchange

Ministry tells IHC: Cynthia not involved in any illegal, anti-state activities

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Friday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the US citizen, Cynthia D...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

'Contemnor' urges SC to stay proceedings

ISLAMABAD: Alleged contemnor Agha Iftikharuddin Mirza requested the Supreme Court to stay contempt of court...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan intends to start talks on APTTA: Razak

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Advisor on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday Pakistan intended to...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Anti-Covid SOPs on Eid: PM reiterates call for strict adherence

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday reiterated his call for the countrymen to strictly observe the standard...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Life & Style

France's cabaret queen Zizi Jeanmaire dies

PARIS: French dancer and singer Zizi Jeanmaire, an iconic cabaret showgirl whose grace and glamour was celebrated on...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Active Covid-19 cases in capital drop to 19.7 percent

ISLAMABAD: Active cases of coronavirus in the federal capital have dropped to 19.7 percent as out of total 14,454...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

LHC directs Drap to ensure medicines' sale on controlled prices

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday expressing serious dismay over sale of lifesaving injection "Actemra" in...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

World

Beijing says US officials have 'lost their minds' over China

BEIJING: US officials have "lost their minds and gone mad" in their dealings with Beijing, China's foreign ministry...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

MPhil, PhD, MS and MD: KU extends admission forms deadline till July 22

KARACHI: The University of Karachi has extended the last date for submission of admissions forms of MPhil, PhD and ...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

Kamal demands judicial inquiry into LG funds

KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday lashed out at civic agencies for not cleaning the...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 30 more lives, infects 1,170 others: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Friday said for the first time 14,027 patients of coronavirus have...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

Contractual hiring on regular posts: SHC issues notices to federal government & others

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to Federal Government, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and others...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

Rain disrupts life: City's drainage system collapses

KARACHI: City's drainage system collapsed after the second downpour of monsoon on Friday afternoon, inundating roads...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Pakistan

Covid-19 cases reach 261,201

ISLAMABAD: Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan have reached 261,201 with 5,505 deaths and 183,754 recoveries,...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:17am

Pakistan

Eidul Azha: Senate body for special SOPs to contain Covid-19 spread

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Friday urged the government to prepare special standard...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:17am

Pakistan

Thatta Water Supply Scheme: Zardari's indictment via video link likely on August 4

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing a multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Friday wrote a letter...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Technology

ITeS exports: PSEB to engage commercial counsellors

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) will engage and utilise the services of commercial counsellors...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

Federal government employees: Government denies reducing retirement age

ISLAMABAD: The federal government in Senate on Friday dismissed as untrue the reports that the retirement age of the...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 17, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (July 18, 2020)....

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Energy

Ogra dysfunctional as chairperson's contract expires

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is dysfunctional upon the expiry of contract of the...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Energy

Oil prices broadly stable

NEW YORK: Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday in early US trading, as expectations of more economic stimulus...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Energy

Oil tankers body defers strike call till July 20

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owner Association (APOTOA) has deferred its call for strike till July 20th on ...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,477. The traded value...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Commodities

Gold climbs in Europe

NEW YORK: Gold jumped on Friday, poised for its sixth consecutive weekly gain, as a record-breaking rise in...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Commodities

Copper prices steady

LONDON: Copper hovered near its highest in two years on Friday, supported by supply disruptions, though souring...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:12am

Industry

FPCCI opposes move to withdraw power subsidies

KARACHI: President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mian Anjum Nisar has opposed...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Industry

Emirates resumes Iran flights

TEHRAN: Dubai-based Emirates airlines resumed flights to the Iranian capital on Friday after a five-month break due...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Industry

BA retires entire Boeing 747 fleet on virus travel slump

LONDON: British Airways on Friday retired all its Boeing 747 jumbo jets, hastening the withdrawal of its ageing...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Currency

Early trade in New York: Euro climbs against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar to just under four-month highs on Friday, following the kick-off of a...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Currency

Sterling falls against euro, dollar

LONDON: The pound fell against the dollar and euro on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly loss to the euro...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Currency

Russian rouble hits 72 against dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened on Friday, slipping to 72 against the dollar for the first time since July 7, as...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Business & Finance

China's fiscal revenue up 3.2 percent

BEIJING: China's fiscal revenues rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, reversing a 10% drop in May and returning to...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:10am

Europe

Briton arrested after bomb threat on Ryanair flight

OSLO: A British national was arrested on Friday after a Ryanair plane flying from London to Oslo received a bomb...

Updated 18 Jul, 2020 03:07am

South Asia

Sri Lankan court blocks president's sand mining concessions

COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court Friday blocked President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's controversial move to relax restrictions ...