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Africa

Ex-Tanzanian president dies

DAR ES SALAAM: Former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa, hailed as a peacemaker in East Africa, has died aged 81 in...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:59am

Exchange

Soldier martyred in terror attack near Turbat

"Terrorists fire, raid on security forces near Pidarak, district Kech,” says ISPR.

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 07:37pm

Sports

Manchester United likely to bid for Juve’s Rabiot

The midfielder joined the Old Lady last summer after his contract expired at PSG.

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 06:47pm

Sports

Buttler admits feeling the pressure over Test place

Wicketkeeper has a reputation as a swashbuckling batsman in the limited-overs cricket.

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 05:43pm

Pakistan

Investigating the volatile testing trend in Balochistan

Only 2 designated provincial labs are predominantly responsible for testing, private labs conducting next to nil tests
While deaths were widely underreported in May and June, presently the tally is reflective of on-ground realities, says Dr. Tariq Marri

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:45pm

Commodities

Gold hits another all-time high

According to Sindh Jewellers Association, the price of 22-carat gold has reached Rs 110,458 per 10 grams while the price of silver with an increase of Rs 20 is now being sold at Rs1,420 per tola.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 03:19pm

Sports

Xavi tests positive for COVID-19

The 40-year-old world cup winner is currently asymptomatic and in self-isolation.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 03:07pm

Pakistan

MD Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board bans anti-Islam books while 'liking' porn on Twitter

He banned 100 books being taught in private schools for carrying anti-Pakistan and blasphemous content.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49pm

Business & Finance

After Rafale jets, war frenzy India eyes to purchase HAMMER missiles from France

The Indian Army is signing an agreement for 60-70 km hammer missiles using the emergency powers recently given to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is believed that the agreement is being done in the context of recent tensions with China.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:01pm

World

Coronavirus cases in Australian state stay stubbornly high

Victoria recorded 357 new cases overnight, and five deaths.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:10pm

World

Indonesia reports 1,868 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths

It has recorded 97,286 coronavirus cases.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:06pm

Sports

Sohail Khan dominates day-one of intra-squad game

The pacer claimed his second five-wicket haul during the ongoing tour.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 01:48pm

Sports

Imam injured during intra-squad practice match

Left-hander’s injury is being assessed at the moment.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 01:36pm

Technology

Made in Pakistan drones to benefit agriculture and LEAs, says Chaudhry

The newly developed drones will not only be used in the agricultural sector but for patrolling and monitoring as well.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 01:30pm

World

Airline industry struggles to takeoff despite weak signs of recovery

The coronavirus outbreak has upended commercial aviation, with consequences that are not fully realised. The airline...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 01:02pm

Business & Finance

36,000 Pakistanis lost jobs in Gulf region amid COVID-19

Despite, job losses mounting into thousands the SAPM was of the view that the figures are minuscule compared to the overall impact of Covid-19 in economies of the region.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 12:44pm

1,487 new cases take Pakistan's tally to 271,887

The country also reported 24 deaths.

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 12:32pm

Life & Style

Taylor Swift changes it up with new album Folklore and earns rave reviews

The album went to No. 1 on the worldwide iTunes chart within hours of its release.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 11:36am

World

U.S. records 1,000 coronavirus deaths for fourth day, some progress seen

At least 1,019 fatalities due to COVID-19 were confirmed nationwide on Friday, following 1,140 on Thursday, 1,135 on Wednesday and 1,141 on Tuesday.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 11:46am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s IT minister voices against YouTube ban

“Ban is not the solution to the problems, instead it could be improved through filtration,” said Haque.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 11:31am

Companies

AmEx warns of slow spending recovery as credit losses loom

The company said its high exposure to travel and entertainment (T&E) industries, which have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to a sharp decline in its overall spending volumes, though some other sectors are looking up.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:47am

Industry

Balochistan looks towards renewable energy to meet power needs

Over Rs1.64 billion has been allocated for 67 new projects in the energy sector in this year's annual development program.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:26am

Companies

Airbus offers subsidy concession to end U.S. tariffs

The loans are part of a system targeted by the United States in the world’s largest corporate trade dispute, which has also aired condemnation of U.S. support for Boeing.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:12am

Technology

Japan, Britain to protect encryption keys in trade pact, Nikkei says

The two nations hope to clinch a deal before Britain’s transition out of the European Union concludes at the year end, to avoid any gaps in bilateral trade arrangements.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:07am

Stocks

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors hedging, worry about exuberance, as U.S. risks rise

As a U.S. equity rally stalled this week, investors poured a net $24.5 billion into bonds, the third largest weekly inflows ever recorded, while pulling $3.8 billion out of stocks, according to BoFA Global Research.

Published 25 Jul, 2020 10:05am

Middle East

Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A German woman kidnapped in Baghdad earlier this week was freed overnight and is now in the care of her...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:45am

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 25 Jul, 2020 03:41am

Taxpayers can submit election/options forms by 29th: SRB

KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has allowed eligible taxpayers to submit their election/options forms, if any by...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:39am

IHC directs PTA to remove ban on PUBG

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), declaring the decision to temporarily suspend online game "Player...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:38am

Lesco, Mepco explain loadshedding strategies

ISLAMABAD: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) said on Friday that they...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am

SHC asks KE to end 'unannounced' loadshedding, remove illegal connections

KARACHI: Sindh High Court on Friday ordered K-electric (KE) to end "unannounced" load-shedding and remove the ...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am

Erdogan leads first prayer after Hagia Sophia declared a mosque

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday led thousands in the first Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am

PSMA's ICA: IHC reserves verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved its verdict in Pakistan Sugar Mills Association's...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am

Law minister tells NA: Jadhav not being extended 'NRO-like concession'

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law Farogh Naseem Friday dispelled the impression that the Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav is...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am

Farogh Naseem sworn in for third time

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Farogh Naseem was sworn in as the federal minister for law for the third time, after he was...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am

Europe

'Anti-vaxxers are nuts': UK PM

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday described people opposed to vaccinations as "nuts", as he...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:34am

World

Russia rejects space weapon claim as 'propaganda'

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday dismissed accusations from the United States and Britain that it had tested an...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:34am

Pakistan

PSDF partners with Extreme Commerce to launch online training

LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) on Friday partnered with Extreme Commerce to launch an online training...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:30am

Pakistan

Pakistan's first virtual hospital starts function

KARACHI: Pakistan's first virtual hospital has started functioning in Karachi to treat all those patients who are...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:28am

Pakistan

Dawood Foundation, AKU to boost services for Covid-19 patients

KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation, the charitable arm of the Dawood Hercules Group, has announced a collaborative...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:27am

Exchange

Opposition, treasury MPAs exchange obscene words

KARACHI: Opposition and treasury members in the Sindh Assembly exchanged unparliamentarily words amid Sindh Energy...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:26am

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 14 more lives in Sindh: Murad

KARACHI: As many as 917 new cases of coronavirus were emerged when 11812 samples were tested while 14 other patients...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:26am

Pakistan

Senate informed: 35 wild polio virus cases reported in two months

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported a total of 35 Wild Polio Virus (WPV) cases during first two months of the ongoing year...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Covid-19 cases surge to 271,513 across country

ISLAMABAD: The confirmed nationwide coronavirus cases have surged to 271,513 in Pakistan, with 5,778 deaths and...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Communications, agriculture and energy: PM directs setting up of body to prioritise Balochistan projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said peace and social and economic development of Balochistan province...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

PM's smart lockdown strategy paying dividends

ISLAMABAD: With a steep decline from around 6,800 Covid-19 patients a day in mid June to 1,209 during last 24 hours...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:21am

Business & Finance

Eurozone business growth turns positive

BRUSSELS: Business activity in the 19-nation eurozone is increasing for the first time since February, before the...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Business & Finance

Government taking steps to boost exports by incentives: Dawood

LAHORE: Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday that the government is vigorously...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:19am

Business & Finance

50,000 new utility stores to be set up, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:18am

Business & Finance

KP CM directs launching paperless delivery system for investors

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed to launch digital system of paperless service delivery to the...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:17am

Business & Finance

UK business activity grows again, lifting recovery hopes

LONDON: Britain's private sector economic activity returned to growth in July on the easing coronavirus lockdown, a...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:16am

Business & Finance

WTO hands Russia partial victory against EU anti-dumping measures

GENEVA: A World Trade Organization panel on Friday partially found in favour of Moscow in a case it brought against...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Business & Finance

US new home sales shine in June; business activity picks up

WASHINGTON: Sales of new US single-family homes raced to a near 13-year high in June as the housing market...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Exchange

Malaysia in $3.9 billion settlement with Goldman over 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reached a $3.9 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs Friday over the Wall Street titan's role...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:15am

Essential commodities: MoF suggests legislation to curb smuggling

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has proposed legislation to curb the menace of smuggling of food and other essential...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am

MPC not to declare policy rate this month

KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan has decided not to hold the regular...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am

Rozgar Scheme: SBP allows disbursement of salaries before Eid

KARACHI: In order to facilitate the businesses, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed disbursement of ...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am

SPI up 0.21 percent WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 23, 2020 recorded an increase of 0.21 percent...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:12am

PIA flight operations in Europe: Govt to file appeal by August 30: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan informed the Senate on Friday that Pakistan will file an...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:11am

Companies Act, Limited Liability Partnership Act: Govt decides to promulgate Ord to amend laws

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to promulgate an ordinance to amend the Companies Act, 2017 and the Limited...

Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:11am

Opinion

Water wars: Mekong River another front in US-China rivalry

ARTICLE: The Mekong River has become a new front in US-China rivalry, environmentalists and officials say, with...