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Pakistan

The Afghan government is building a militia force with Indian help: Hekmatyar

Hezb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar said, the Afghan government is building a militia force with Indian help....

Updated 30 Aug, 2020 12:28am

Technology

Pakistani start ups continue to flourish as e-commerce platform PriceOye secures six-figure funding

The e-commerce startup “Price Oye” says investment raised is the first in its ongoing round and more investments will follow.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 07:04pm

World

Elon Musk's Neuralink puts computer chips in animal brains

Neuralink on Friday unveiled a pig named Gertrude that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, showing off an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the same type of implant.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 06:53pm

South Asia

India records another surge in daily coronavirus cases

Maharashtra, recorded 331 fatalities, the steepest single-day increase among all states over the past two days.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 06:41pm

South Asia

Xi says China to step up efforts to fight 'splittism' in Tibet

China's policies towards Tibet have come under the spotlight amid the country's deteriorating relationship with the United States.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 06:13pm

Afghanistan flash floods kill 160, search for bodies continues

Rescue teams are still in the area and searching for the missing bodies, said spokeswoman for Parwan's governor.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:46pm

Exchange

UAE repeals law imposing Israel boycott

Companies and individuals in the UAE may now enter into agreements with firms or individuals residing in Israel, WAM reported.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:22pm

Sports

Chennai Super Kings in trouble as Raina leaves and virus toll grows

The IPL has not yet released a schedule for the Premier League, which runs through to November 10.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:20pm

Sports

Anderson record may be 'Jimmy's alone' says Sangakkara

The only bowlers ahead of Anderson are three retired spinners Muralitharan with 800 wickets Shane Warne 708 wickets and Anil Kumble with 619.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:18pm

Europe

Turkey stages new military exercises in eastern Med

It was the deployment of the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis into Greek waters on August 10.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:12pm

Sports

Babar Azam rejoins Somerset for T20 Blast

The 25-year-old is set to be available for Somerset's final seven group matches plus the knockout stages should they qualify.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:09pm

Life & Style

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 12:17pm

Pakistan

PTI govt preparing to allow dual nationals to contest elections

Govt to also hold a joint session of the parliament to pass two FATF-related bills rejected by the Senate.

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 05:50am

FBR plans to drastically cut Sales Tax, but there is a catch

SBP had recommended that lower rate of sales tax be charged from customers, who choose to pay digitally whether at Point of Sale or online (ecommerce).

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 05:20am

Pakistan

Tharparkar DC requests NGOs to help rain-hit people

HYDERABAD: The Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo has said that Non-Government Organisations (NGO)...

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am

Pakistan

NHA chief holds E-Kachehri

ISLAMABAD: In line with THE directive of Prime Minister Imran Khan on reaching out to the public through holding...

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am

Pakistan

Two sub-divisions of Malir declared 'calamity-hit'

KARACHI: In view of heavy losses from torrential rains, the Sindh government on Friday declared two sub-divisions of...

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am

Pakistan

'Gender-change' surgery: Punjab government directed to constitute special medical board

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to constitute a special medical board to...

Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am

Pakistan

Government housing projects: Ombudsman concerned over delay, poor construction work

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has shown great concern over un-necessary delay, poor...