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Exchange

Blast at hotel in Somalia capital Mogadishu injures 28

A witness, Ahmed Ali, told Reuters: "I heard a huge blast at the hotel, gunfire followed, and then clouds of smoke."

Published 16 Aug, 2020 08:54pm

Pakistan

Haider seeks world's decisive role to help resolve Kashmir issue

He expressed the hope that the sacrifices rendered by the people of occupied Kashmir would bring fruits and Kashmiri would get their internationally recognized right to self determination.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 08:53pm

Middle East

Lebanon president hedges over eventual peace with Israel in interview

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday of the Israel-UAE agreement that "it's a betrayal of Jerusalem and the Palestinian people. It's a knife in the back."

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:12pm

Europe

French authorities rescue 31 migrants in English Channel

In the evening, following an alert from a fishing vessel, a French Navy patrol vessel rescued 16 migrants, including the infant and three children, off Dunkirk. Four Sudanese migrants needed medical assistance.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:10pm

Floods in Sudan kill 63 since July: interior ministry

Heavy rains usually fall in Sudan from June to October, and Sudan faces severe flooding every year.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:07pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 11 GMT Sunday

China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 84,808 cases, including 4,634 deaths, and 79,519 recoveries.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:05pm

Asia

Thailand pro-democracy rally crowd estimated at 10,000: police

"For the student protesters, it is at 10,000," an official from Bangkok's Metropolitan Police Bureau told AFP as the rally continued Sunday night.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:01pm

New Israeli strikes on Gaza over rockets, balloon bombs

The Gaza Strip has a population of two million, more than half of whom live in poverty, according to the World Bank.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:57pm

Europe

Turkey vows to extend hunt for gas in east Mediterranean

The EU has repeatedly called on Ankara to halt its energy exploration off Cyprus, arguing that the drilling is illegal because it infringes on the island's exclusive economic zone.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:55pm

UK deploys extra navy, air assets to stop Channel migrants

French maritime authorities said Sunday they had rescued 31 migrants, including three children and an infant, who were trying to cross the Channel in small boats.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:52pm

Ship that oozed oil off Mauritius coast splits in two

Mauritius declared an environmental emergency and salvage crews raced against the clock to pump the remaining 3,000 tonnes of oil off the stricken vessel.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:47pm

Exchange

UAE, Israel establish direct phone service

Trump said leaders from the two countries would sign the agreement at the White House in around three weeks.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:44pm

World

Belarus leader vows to hold fast as tens of thousands march for new vote

She demanded the authorities release all detainees, remove security forces from the streets and open criminal cases against those who ordered the crackdown.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:42pm

World

Israel says it expects Bahrain and Oman to follow UAE in formalising ties

Bahrain and Oman could be the next Gulf countries to follow the United Arab Emirates in formalising ties with Israel, Israel’s intelligence minister said on Sunday.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 05:49pm

Stocks

Most major Gulf markets rise as financials gain

The Dubai index gained 0.6pc, helped by a 1pc gain for Emirates NBD Bank and a 0.7pc rise for Emaar Properties.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 02:36pm

South Asia

Philippine reports 3,420 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths

The country has so far registered a total of 161,253 infections and the death toll from COVID-19 has risen to 2,665 according to ministry data.

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:36pm

Pakistan

188 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Punjab on Sunday

According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department on Sunday, so far the total number of deaths has been recorded as 2182 altogether.

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 01:53pm

Europe

Russia reports nearly 5,000 new coronavirus cases

Russia's coronavirus crisis response centre said that 68 people had died over the past 24 hours, pushing its official coronavirus death toll to 15,685, adding that 732,968 people have recovered.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 12:50pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 2,081 new coronavirus infections, 79 deaths: covid-19 task force

The data takes the total number of infections in the world's fourth-most populous country at least to 139,549 cases.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 12:47pm

Pakistan

Govt’s successful handling of COVID-19 winning of global accolades: Dr Yasmin

The minister said with the help of Allah Almighty, the prevailing situation was under control in the country.

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 12:47pm

USA

Amid COVID-19 crisis, flu shot makers see record US production

Major pharmacy chain CVS, which administers flu vaccines without prescription, is ordering 18 million doses, double the amount in 2019.

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 12:00pm

South Asia

South Korea reports 279 coronavirus cases, most since March

Out those, 267 were locally transmitted cases, mostly in Seoul and surrounding areas.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 10:26am

USA

President Trump says his brother, Robert Trump, died on Saturday

It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight. He was not just my brother, he was my best friend.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 10:23am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 625 to 223,453

The reported death toll remained unchanged at 9,231, the tally showed.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 10:20am

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 21.45 million, death toll at 764,062

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

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 10:20am

Middle East

Israel slams 'scandalous' UN vote on Iran arms

"The State of Israel will continue to act with full force against whoever seeks to undermine its security," Benjamin Netanyahu added.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 04:32am

South Asia

Paris opposes release of Afghans who killed French UN worker, troops

The Afghan government and the Taliban are set to meet within days of the prisoner release being completed.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 04:30am

USA

Trump says 'probably not' taking part in Putin's Iran conference

China, France, Russia, Britain, the United States, Germany and Iran should take part in the video summit, the Kremlin chief said.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 04:28am

World

Trump says will try 'snapback' to force return of UN Iran sanctions

The president added that the US will make its move next week.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 04:26am

Park Lane case: Accountability court issues charge-sheet against Zardari

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing a multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case has issued charge-sheet...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:07am

Cotton

Cotton sowing area is continuously decreasing: FBP

LAHORE: Pakistan's cotton sowing area is continuously decreasing for the last three years, which reflects loss of...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:06am

PSDP funds: Major discrepancy identified between releases, spending

ISLAMABD: A discrepancy of 26 percent has been noted in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) releases of Rs...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:06am

Modi 'warns' China over border tensions

NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a new warning to China over deadly border tensions on...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:05am

Army chief, ISI head to leave for Saudi Arabia today

ISLAMABAD: Chief Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:05am

Toshakhana reference: Nawaz challenges AC summons

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has challenged the Accountability Court's summons in the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:04am

Exchange

NBFCs capital adequacy, minimum equity: SECP enjoys authority to specify any requirements

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has the authority to specify any capital...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:04am

US-China trade deal review postponed

WASHINGTON: The United States and China have delayed a review of their Phase 1 trade deal initially slated for...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:04am

World

Historic downtown Cairo building collapse injures 5

CAIRO: A listed building in the centre of Egypt's capital partially collapsed injuring five people Saturday, in the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:03am

World

Taiwan finalizes $62bn purchase of F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin

WASHINGTON: Taiwan finalized the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:02am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 15, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (August 16, 2020)....

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:02am

World

Russia produces first batch of Covid-19 vaccine

MOSCOW: Russia has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for Covid-19, the Interfax news agency quoted the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:01am

World

Belarus strongman says Putin ready to 'help ensure security'

MINSK: President Alexander Lukashenko said Saturday that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has offered full...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:00am

World

US, Poland urge Lukashenko to engage civil society

WARSAW: The United States and Poland on Saturday appealed for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to engage...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 03:00am

World

Several thousand gather in Minsk for new protest

MINSK: Several thousand people gathered in Minsk on Saturday after Belarus's opposition called for more protests ...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:59am

World

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute on 75th anniversary of Japan's WW2 defeat

LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth paid tribute to the sacrifice of soldiers on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:59am

Pakistan

Hot, humid weather likely

KARACHI: Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:56am

Pakistan

Sindh CM inaugurates anti-polio drive

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said polio has been eradicated from the whole world except...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:55am

Pakistan

Only four new Covid-19 cases reported in capital

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital on Saturday reported only four new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily figure in the ...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:54am

Pakistan

AMA Scheme: PTA yet to issue commencement certificate to VRG

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has not yet issued a commencement certificate to Virtual...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:54am

Pakistan

Criminal activities increased in capital last week

ISLAMABAD: The incidents of carjacking, various kinds of theft, kidnapping and murder witnessed an increase in the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Private schools reopen in Swat

SWAT: Despite clear directions from the provincial government, private schools have been reopened after a closure of...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:53am

Pakistan

Combating Covid-19: 86 overseas Pakistanis honoured for contribution: FO

ISLAMABAD: As part of his initiative to reach out to overseas Pakistanis, and in the context of 14th August...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:52am

Exchange

PM greets Zaidi for finalising 'Blue Economy' policy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday congratulated the Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi and the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:52am

Business & Finance

'Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio not very low as compared to other regional countries'

LAHORE: Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio of 14 percent is not very low as compared to other countries of the region,...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:51am

Business & Finance

Pandemic has increased importance of e-commerce, says FPCCI VP

KARACHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the requirement of e-commerce and digital Pakistan. Vice President of...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:51am

Business & Finance

KCCI 2020-21 election: BMG candidates likely to be elected unopposed

KARACHI: Shariq Vohra, Saqib Goodluck and Shamsul Islam are likely to be elected unopposed as president, senior vice...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:50am

Govts asked to discontinue using 'disabled,' other words

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the federal and the provincial governments to discontinue using words...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:50am

RLNG-, coal-fired plants: Rs4.50 per unit cut in power prices likely if pacts reviewed

ISLAMABAD: The electricity prices are expected to be reduced by up to Rs 4.50 per unit, provided agreements with...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:49am

Taxpayers registered with PRAs/AJK tax office: FBR can overrule objections to invoices of services

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can overrule objections raised by its system relating to the invoices...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:49am

Basic agreement signed with IPPs: govt

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Saturday vowed provision of low-cost...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:48am

Exchange

Iran cries victory after US bid to extend arms embargo flops at UN

TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday hailed a UN Security Council vote rejecting a US bid to extend an arms embargo on the...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:48am

Covid-19 crisis: Banks defer Rs642bn of clients' payment of principal on loans: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Under the State Bank of Pakistan's temporary regulatory measures, banks have deferred Rs642 billion of...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:48am

Majority of Muslim rulers acting as puppets: JI

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Sirajul Haq has lamented that Muslim world is caught in a downward...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:48am

Life & Style

Trump targets TikTok again with new executive order

SAN FRANCISCO: US President Donald Trump late Friday lashed out anew at ByteDance, issuing a fresh executive order...

Updated 16 Aug, 2020 02:47am

Rates.Bullion

Bullion Rates

KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (August 15, 2020)....