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BR Research

Interview with Furquan Kidwai, CEO Dawaai.pk

“Public sector fell short of opportunities pandemic presented” Furquan Kidwai is CEO and founder at Dawaai....

Updated 17 Aug, 2020 10:23am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday'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 27 Jul, 2020 11:42am

Mirza urges citizens to follow COVID-19 SOPs vigorously during Eid

He added the SOPs were related with the social distancing, preventive measures during slaughtering of animals and during Eid prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 04:58pm

Pakistan

Building own house of low-income groups has become a reality: Murad

He said that for low-income people, building a house through the construction relief package of the Prime Minister was now very easy.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:56pm

Pb govt decides to close markets before Eid-ul-Azha

The notification in this regard will be issued soon. Punjab chief secretary said that smart lockdown before Eid was required for controlling COVID-19 spread.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 04:18pm

Pakistan

Govt repatriates 1,200 Pakistani prisoners from UAE amid pandemic: SAPM

Only 121 Pakistani were remained in the Abu Dhabi Jails, he added.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 04:17pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 1,492 new coronavirus cases, 67 deaths

The number of deaths in the Southeast Asian nation related to COVID-19 rose by 67, bringing the total to 4,781, the data showed.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 03:53pm

Europe

Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons

He did not specify when it would receive new hypersonic weapons, but suggested that day was drawing closer.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 03:51pm

Pakistan

EOBI releases Rs5.8bn to pay 3-month arrears along with current month pension

The EOBI had given a raise of 30 per cent in 2019 after which the annuity reached Rs. 6,500, he added.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 03:46pm

Pakistan

Sindh Police reports 46 new COVID-19 patients in two days

He said currently 1290 officers and personnel are under treatment while 1691 have returned to their homes after recovering from the disease.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:46pm

Pakistan

President condoles with interior minister over his brother's death

According to a press release, the president also expressed his sympathies with the bereaved family.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:14pm

Exchange

NHA plans to start work on Hoshab-Khuzdar section of M-8

He said recently Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) gave the go-ahead for constructing this vital section of M-8.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:54pm

Naya Pakistan Housing scheme to provide affordable housing, kickstart economy: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said the mega construction project launched by the PTI government would provide affordable housing facility to the people and also facilitate construction industry.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:52pm

Pakistan

Gwadar to soon become global port city: Asim Bajwa

Asim Bajwa who also heads China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, said development activities in South Balochistan were also in progress.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:49pm

Pakistan

Ministry of Maritime Affairs transforming Pakistan into a maritime nation: Ali Zaidi

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) under the current regime added two LR1 Tankers taking the total strength of the fleet to 11 vessels.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:40pm

Commodities

China's soybean imports from Brazil rise to record in June

The June figures were also up 18.6pc from May imports from Brazil at 8.86 million tonnes.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 01:40pm

Europe

Russia reports 5,765 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

The nationwide tally of infections has risen to 812,485, Russia's coronavirus crisis response centre said.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:17pm

Stocks

Gulf markets little changed in early trade

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dipped by 0.3pc, driven down by a 0.9pc fall for oil giant Saudi Aramco and a 1.8pc drop for Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:15pm

South Asia

Tokyo confirms 239 new coronavirus cases on Sunday

The total marks the sixth straight day new cases in the city have exceeded 200.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:15pm

Pakistan

India continues IIOJK's oppression under grab of COVID-19: Moeed

Dr. Moeed also expressed his gratitude over declining propensity of coronavirus contagion in Pakistan.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 01:10pm

Pakistan

Shibli Faraz grieved over demise of brother of Interior Minister Ijaz Shah

The minister prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 01:10pm

Pakistan

210 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths reported in Punjab

According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, total number of deaths exceeded 2116 in the province.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 12:50pm

Asia

Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months

The city's social distancing measures would come into force until further notice, the government said in a statement on its website.

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 11:28am

South Asia

Mainland China reports 46 new coronavirus cases, including 22 in Xinjiang

China reported two new asymptomatic cases, down from 74 a day earlier.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 10:20am

World

Australia reports jump in daily new cases, record deaths

Australia has avoided the worst of coronavirus crisis seen in other countries, but authorities are struggling to contain an outbreak in Victoria.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 10:18am

South Asia

N.Korea declares emergency in border town as first suspected COVID-19 case reported

North Korea was for the first time reporting a suspected coronavirus case but also because it suggested it was appealing for help.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 10:13am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 305 to 205,269

The reported death toll was unchanged with 9,118, the tally showed.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 10:10am

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 15.99 million, death toll at 642,837

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 26 Jul, 2020 09:57am

'Amended Ordinance calls for setting up of Corporate Restructuring Board'

ISLAMABAD: Corporate Restructuring Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 has directed the federal government to...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:47am

Islamabad, Kabul trade barbs over 'border firing'

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have again resorted to blaming each other after recent cross-border shelling in...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:23am

Exchange

Mills' actual output, tax payments: FBR for placing 'RFID trackers' in sugar sacks

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has strongly recommended that the sugar mills' actual production, ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:22am

Bilawal meets Mengal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday met with Balochistan National...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:21am

PM to launch 'Ehsaas Nashonuma Programme' soon

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is to launch soon the Ehsaas Nashonuma Programme for pregnant and breastfeeding...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:21am

Bilawal describes law minister as 'lawyer for Jadhav'

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday described law minister (Barrister...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:21am

Steps under way to extricate country from FATF grey list: Qureshi

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday said the government was taking some more...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:21am

Government spells out achievements

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said, "Today, is a historic...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:20am

Pakistan

Governments use courts for their own interests: Siraj

KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Siraj-ul-Haq on Saturday questioned transparency of the country's accountability...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:19am

Pakistan

Level crossing safety: PR Karachi to initiate awareness campaign

KARACHI: Level crossings, especially unmanned, have become a major source of concern these days owing to the ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:18am

Pakistan

PFA approves assistance package for injured, martyred employees

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority's Board of Directors (BoDs) has given approval of special assistance for injured...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:16am

Pakistan

PFA seals 31 food points, penalises dozens of food business operators

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed 31 food points and penalized dozens of food business operators...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:15am

Pakistan

Another couple killed in name of honour

KARACHI: A man and his wife have been killed at their residence in the name of honour here in Nazimabad area of...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:14am

Pakistan

SHC CJ orders to resume suspended court proceedings

KARACHI: Chief Justice Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered for resumption of all civil business, criminal work and...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:13am

Pakistan

PSP to stage protest against PPP's anti-Karachi policy

KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party will stage a massive protest outside the Karachi Press Club today to denounce the...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:12am

Europe

Four die in plane crash in Swiss Alps

GENEVA: Two Swiss and two Austrian nationals were killed on Saturday when their small plane crashed in the Swiss...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:01am

Africa

Somali PM axed in no-confidence vote

MOGADISHU: Somalia's parliament removed Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire from his post in a vote of no confidence on...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 04:00am

World

Mass anti-Kremlin rallies grip Russia's Far East

KHABAROVSK: Huge anti-government demonstrations erupted in Russia's Far East on Saturday over the arrest of a ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:58am

Currency

Economic growth: PIAF seeks out-of-the-box solutions

LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has called for out-of-the-box solutions for...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:56am

Industry

Construction sector: Punjab government introduces 'one window system'

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced 'one window system' for issuance of permits related to the construction...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:54am

Industry

PBIF chief slams increasing power tariff

KARACHI: President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian Zahid Hussain has said further increasing ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:52am

Business & Finance

Traders demand withdrawal of SOPs at Torkham border

PESHAWAR: The traders and exporters have demanded the government to withdraw standard operating procedure at Torkham...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:48am

NAB informs apex court: 1,226 references pending in 25 accountability courts

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) informed the apex court that in 25 accountability courts all ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:43am

Exchange

Moody's lists factors underpinning credit profile

ISLAMABAD: The credit profile of Pakistan (issuer rating B3) reflects the country's "baa2" economic strength, which...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:40am

Tighter mask rules, more tests as WHO warns of Europe virus spike

COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus resurgence in Europe as ...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:39am

Record number of new virus cases as public loses faith in govts

PARIS: The world has set a new record for the highest daily increase in coronavirus infections, as a survey released...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:39am

Amendments to NAB law seek extension in chairman's tenure?

KARACHI: The government's proposed amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance contain clauses which seek to...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:38am

National grid: KE seeks Nepra's support to get additional power

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has sought National Electric Power Regulatory Authority's (Nepra's) support to get...

Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 25, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (July 26, 2020)....