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Pakistan

Asim Bajwa asks masses to actively take part in tree plantation campaign

In a statement he said tree plantation campaign was for our own survival, and for the survival of future generations.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 09:15pm

Pakistan welcomes Afghan Loya Jirga’s advice for 400 prisoners’ release

The spokesperson urged the international community to reinforce its support for the success of intra-Afghan negotiations for sustained and durable peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 06:10pm

Pakistan

10,000 saplings to be planted in Karak, says DC Karak

This was stated by Deputy Commissioner Karak Shah Rukh Ali while talking to media. He said the trees are being planted under the Tiger Force Tree Plantation Day, he said after planting a tree in Ahmedwala.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 06:06pm

PM launches tree plantation drive

The government has announced to observe August 9 as ‘Tiger Force Day’ across Pakistan when over a million volunteers along with government would plant trees as part of 10 billion Tree Tsunami initiative.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 06:03pm

At least 29 killed in monsoon-triggered India landslide

"By yesterday evening, we had taken out 26 dead bodies. We have taken out three more today," a district police official told AFP.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:58pm

World

UK steps up efforts against Channel migrants

It noted that patrol boats are making daily interventions although Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told Patel last month that "more resources" were needed.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:55pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 19,674,290 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:55pm

Europe

Pope urges international solidarity for Lebanon

He also called on church leaders in Lebanon to lead by example.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:53pm

Currency

Five dead, two missing as floods hit Greek island

Two rivers burst their banks and filled roads with mud, local authorities said. The ground floors of many houses were flooded.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:49pm

Africa

Malawi cracks down on 'alarming' virus surge

"The problem is big and we must all stand up. COVID-19 is here and killing people," he said Sunday.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:48pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Aramco profits dive 73% as virus batters oil demand

The behemoth, recently dethroned by Apple as the world's most valuable listed company, posted a net profit of $6.6 billion for the three months to June 30 compared to $24.7 billion for the same period of 2019.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:44pm

World

World must respond 'quickly and effectively' to Lebanon disaster: Macron

The objective today is to act quickly and effectively to coordinate our aid on the ground so that it goes as efficiently as possible to the Lebanese people.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:42pm

World

Violence, chaos must not prevail in Lebanon: Macron

"We must all work together to ensure that neither violence nor chaos prevails," he added. "It is the future of Lebanon that is at stake."

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:41pm

Exchange

Furious Lebanese vow new protests over deadly mega-blast

"Prepare the gallows because our anger doesn't end in one day," warned one message circulating on social media in response to Tuesday's earthquake-strength blast of a huge pile of industrial chemicals.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 05:38pm

Europe

UK PM says schools must open in September

Schools would be the last places to close in future local lockdowns, he was quoted by another newspaper as telling a meeting on Thursday.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:56pm

Middle East

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes western Iran

It gave no immediate information on possible casualties or damage from the quake, which it said jolted the Gilan-e Gharb county in the province.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:52pm

Pakistan

1.2mn saplings being planted in Punjab: CM

He said that Miyawaki forests would also be planted around 154 kanal in the city with the collaboration of 'Tiger Force'.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:50pm

Pakistan

KP CM marks urban forest day; 1bn trees to be planted in KP: Kamran Bangash

He said that Forest department, Local Government, district administrations and Public Health Department would jointly participate in the drive to achieve the target.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:47pm

Pakistan

Billion Tree project to be expanded further: Fakhar Imam

Forest is also important part of agriculture and the incumbent government would surely promote it.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:46pm

South Asia

At least 30 dead in South Korea as rain triggers landslides, floods

Since Friday more than 3,700 people have been displaced from their homes after flooding in the country's hardest-hit southern region.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:41pm

Pakistan

River Ravi Front project to be a game changer for Punjab: Aleem Khan

According to official sources here, he said this while talking to a delegation of party workers on Sunday.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:39pm

Pakistan

Govt launches 'app' to track ongoing plantation drive: Usman Dar

Usman Dar said it was the first time in the history that modern technology was being employed to carry out a plantation drive in the country.

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:39pm

President-elect of UNGA arrives on two-day visit to Pakistan

FO says Qureshi will hold discussions with Volkan Bozkir on issues relating to peace and security, development and human rights

Published 09 Aug, 2020 03:21pm

PM to launch tree plantation campaign today

Around a million volunteers of the PM’s Tiger Force will participate in the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami initiative

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:25pm

Europe

Russia's coronavirus cases surpass 885,000

Russia's coronavirus taskforce said 77 people had died over the last 24 hours, pushing its official death toll to 14,931.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:16pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets mixed; Aramco's Q2 profit declines

Aramco's net profit fell to 24.6 billion riyals ($6.56 billion) for the quarter to June 30 from 92.6 billion riyals a year earlier.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:14pm

Asia

Indonesia COVID-19 cases rise by 1,893, deaths by 65

The number of death rose 65 on Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths to 5,723.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:13pm

South Asia

Hong Kong reports 72 new coronavirus cases

More than 4,000 people have been infected in Hong Kong since January, 51 of whom have died. Sunday's figure was slightly up from Saturday's 69 cases.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:12pm

Industry

Saudi Aramco says it still plans to pay $75bn in dividends for 2020

Payouts to minority shareholders as pledged are protected for five years, he added.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 02:09pm

Pakistan

Incentive schemes for exporters vital to keep industry competitive: SCCI

“The federal government should also consider giving incentive to the PPE exporters to encourage them in gaining maximum market share,” he added.

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 02:09pm

Pakistan

Ch Fawad calls for using technology in cases against Nawaz Sharif

The use of technology in the courts is a welcoming sign. Why technology is not being used in the cases against Nawaz Sharif, he questioned.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 01:41pm

Pakistan

137 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department said on Sunday, the total number of deaths has so far been recorded as 2169.

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 01:41pm

Afghan Loya Jirga agrees to release 400 Taliban prisoners

The jirga also decided that the freed prisoners should not return to the battlefield while permanent ceasefire should be imposed

Published 09 Aug, 2020 01:12pm

South Asia

Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary

Since 1978, the shrine has also honoured leaders convicted as "Class A" war criminals at an allied tribunal in 1948, making it deeply controversial at home and abroad.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 12:29pm

Business & Finance

Saudi Aramco's Q2 net profit plunges 73.4pc on lower oil prices

Net profit fell to 24.6 billion riyals ($6.57 billion) for the quarter to June 30 from 92.6 billion riyals a year earlier.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 12:19pm

Pakistan

Shibli urges masses to participate in PM's tree plantation drive

He urged the people to participate in this good deed and make Prime Minister Imran Khan's tree plantation project a success.

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 12:19pm

Video-link indictment of Zardari in graft case is welcoming sign, tweets Fawad

Minister says Nawaz Sharif should join the trial proceedings via video-link and cases against him should be heard at once

Published 09 Aug, 2020 11:59am

World

Brazil surpasses 100,000 coronavirus deaths

The health ministry reported 905 new deaths in the past 24 hours, as well as 49,970 fresh cases.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:23am

World

Trump signs orders extending economic relief for Americans

Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive actions would mean relief money getting "rapidly distributed."

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:20am

USA

US to begin highest level Taiwan visit in decades

Washington has billed the Taiwan trip as an opportunity to learn from the island's fight against the coronavirus and to celebrate its progressive values.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:17am

Coronavirus pandemic: 14 deaths, 842 new cases reported in 24 hours across country

At least 801 corona patients are in critical condition while total number of fatalities due to the disease is 6,068

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:04am

South Asia

China reports 23 new COVID-19 cases in mainland, vs 31 day earlier

Some 45 people were discharged on Saturday and there are still 817 active cases in the country, including 43 severe cases.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:14am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 555 to 215,891

The reported death toll rose by one to 9,196, the tally showed.

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:12am

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 19.65 million, death toll at 725,334

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

Published 09 Aug, 2020 10:08am

Pompeo, Qureshi discuss Afghan peace process, reiterate support for regional stability

The conversation between the US Secretary of State and Qureshi comes at a time when the Afghan government and Taliban are preparing for a US-facilitated peace talks which will be held in Doha in coming months

Published 09 Aug, 2020 08:50am

No apology for Kashmir remarks, keeping quiet not an option, says Mahathir Mohamad

Former Malaysian PM says though his remarks had affected Malaysian palm oil export to India, he does not know if that was a high price to pay for speaking out against such injustices

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 08:43am

Middle East

Gaza children return to school

GAZA CITY: Hundreds of thousands of children returned to school in Gaza Saturday after a five-month suspension aimed...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 04:04am

Middle East

Several German health offices hit by bomb threats

BERLIN: Several bomb threats were made against health authorities across Germany overnight, police said Saturday,...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 04:03am

Middle East

Lebanese man, daughter shot dead in Tehran

TEHRAN: A Lebanese man and his daughter were shot and killed in northern Tehran by an unknown assailant on Friday...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 04:02am

Europe

Europeans warned not to forget virus as temperatures soar

LONDON: Sun-seekers flocked to beaches Saturday as parts of western Europe baked in a heatwave, but authorities ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 04:02am

Africa

Sudan 'regrets' tone of US travel advisory

KHARTOUM: Sudan said Saturday it "regrets" the tone of the latest US State Department advisory against travel to the...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 04:00am

World

Tens of thousands in fresh anti-Kremlin rally

KHABAROVSK: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Russia's Far East for a fifth consecutive weekend as...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:59am

Pakistan

New Lahore Master Plan: LDA starts scrutiny of EOIs filed by firms

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started the scrutiny of Expression of Interests (EOIs) filed by...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:37am

Pakistan

'Free hepatitis Pakistan' drive being launched

LAHORE: While there are about 12 million hepatitis patients in Pakistan, Sarwar Foundation has announced to start...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:36am

Pakistan

Harmony among schools of Islamic thought: Consultative meeting of MYC to be held on 13th

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Chief Liaqat Baloch has said the conspiracies are being hatched to spread sectarian...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:35am

Pakistan

COAS expresses grief over demise of Saudi deputy defence minister

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday expressed grief over the sad demise of...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:35am

Pakistan

Qureshi, Buzdar vow to make S Punjab Secretariat fully functional

LAHORE: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting, here...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:34am

Pakistan

APHC hails new map showing IIOJK as part of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has welcomed...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:34am

PTI govt using NAB for 'political victimisation': Chandio

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Moula Bux Chandio Saturday claimed that the...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:33am

Investigators find black boxes from Indian plane crash

KOZHIKODE, India: Investigators have recovered the "black box" flight recorders from an Air India Express plane that...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:32am

NCOC urges provinces to devise tourism guidelines

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday directed the provinces to devise guidelines...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:31am

Police fire tear gas at Beirut protesters furious after explosion

BEIRUT: The Lebanese army drove out a group of protesters who had taken over the foreign ministry building in ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:30am

Rains in Karachi: Death toll rises to 11; many areas without power since Friday

KARACHI: The Death toll in rain-related incidents in the city reached 11 as the city received moderate-to-heavy...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:28am

Shahbaz, China's envoy discuss CPEC, other matters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:28am

China-US ties plunge further over Hong Kong sanctions

HONG KONG: China on Saturday slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:27am

China wants 'unpredictable' Trump to lose election: US intelligence

WASHINGTON: China has boosted its efforts to influence the US presidential election in November and wants President...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:27am

Pakistan

32 new cases of Covid-19 detected in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed a slight decline in coronavirus cases on Saturday with 32 new cases, as ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Business, education activities to reopen from Sept 15 after reviewing situation: Murad

KARACHI: The Provincial Task Force on Coronavirus, Sindh has decided to reopen educational, business and social...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:24am

Industry

Underprivileged communities: Coca-Cola installs water filtration plants

LAHORE: Coca-Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (CCI Pakistan) has successfully installed four new water filtration...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

Indo-Pak border area: Locust situation remains serious in Sindh: Met

KARACHI: The Met Office has said that the current situation remains serious in Sindh along the Indo-Pakistan border...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

ASER South Asia to host webinar

LAHORE: ASER South Asia, a hub of the People's Action for Learning (PAL) Network, comprising ASER Bangladesh, ASER...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:23am

Industry

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (August ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:22am

Taxes

FBR transfers, postings

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 43 officers of Inland Revenue Service...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:22am

Business & Finance

Moody's report: Economy witnessing V shaped recovery: Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Saturday that Moody's reconfirmation of ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:21am

Business & Finance

Govt urged to postpone PSM privatization

KARACHI: Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum president Mian Zahid Hussain said on Friday that the ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2020 03:21am

Business & Finance

New shipping policy termed excellent step

KARACHI: New shipping policy announced by Syed Ali Haider Zaidi Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs is an ...