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Editorials

And now floods

EDITORIAL: Once again the federal as well as provincial governments are going to be tested to the limit as the ...

Updated 07 Sep, 2020 12:11pm

Pakistan

Stationery to be available at all USC regions, zones

ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate people of Pakistan, in terms of providing food and non-food items, first time in...

Updated 07 Sep, 2020 03:01am

USA

Trump in 'different reality' on racism: Harris

Harris insisted that peaceful protest is an American right and that racism is indeed embedded in the country.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 08:52pm

USA

Trump returned from Paris in 2018 with art from US envoy's residence

The incident began during Trump's November 2018 visit to France for ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 08:50pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan meets with head of Libya's UN-recognised govt

Turkey backs the GNA against Khalifa Haftar, who is supported by Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Russia.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 08:49pm

South Asia

Bangladesh mosque gas explosion toll rises to 24

Investigators suspected a spark from an air conditioner which came on after a power cut started the blaze.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 06:42pm

Europe

Belarus protesters keep pressure on Lukashenko with new march

More than 100,000 people flooded the streets of the capital Minsk over the past three weekends.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 06:24pm

South Asia

Hong Kong police swoop on postponed poll protests

At least 22 people have been arrested under the new law since it came into effect, sending a chill through the city.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

Armed forces fully capable to thwart nefarious designs of enemy, says COAS Bajwa

Army chief says we are facing a challenge in the form of hybrid war which is aimed at defaming the country

Updated 06 Sep, 2020 05:11pm

Body of five-year-old girl found from Essa Nagri

Police suspect the victim was sexually assaulted before the suspects murdered her

Published 06 Sep, 2020 04:07pm

Europe

Russia reports 5,195 new coronavirus cases and 61 deaths

The Russian coronavirus crisis centre said 61 deaths had been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 17,820.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 03:42pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 3,444 new coronavirus cases

The Southeast Asian country also reported 85 new deaths on Sunday, taking the total to 8,025, the highest coronavirus death toll in Southeast Asia.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 03:40pm

South Asia

South Korea's coronavirus cases at 3-week low, below 200 for fourth day

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 167 cases of the new coronavirus for the 24 hours through midnight on Saturday, down from 168 the previous day.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 03:32pm

Rescue teams find no survivors in Beirut building rubble after three days of hectic efforts

Officials say signs of life detected were breaths of fellow rescuers already inside the building picked up by their sensitive equipment

Published 06 Sep, 2020 03:21pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 26.96 million, death toll at 879,410

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

Published 06 Sep, 2020 03:27pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 takes away 2 more lives in Punjab on Sunday

The Punjab health department has conducted 1,001,720 tests for COVID-19 so far while 93,561 confirmed cases recovered all together in the province.

Updated 06 Sep, 2020 03:27pm

Pakistan

Financial package worth of Rs1.1 trillion game changer for Karachi: Ali Zaidi

He said that Provincial Coordination and Implementation Committee - PCIC with representatives from Federal, Provincial and Pakistan Army will monitor projects and progress.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:56pm

Pakistan

484 new Coronavirus cases reported; total active tally reach 6,269

Around 285,898 people have recovered from the disease so far across Pakistan making it a significant count with over 90 percent recovery ratio of the affected patients.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:05pm

Pakistan

Shibli pays glowing tributes to martyrs, 'Ghazis' on Defence Day

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would continue to advocate Kashmir cause at every forum and Pakistan would continue their political, diplomatic and moral support.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:04pm

Pakistan

September 6 to be remembered as memorable day in history of Pakistan: Rehman Malik

He said that the death of a martyr imparts new life to the nation and a martyr never dies.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 01:59pm

Pakistan

Nation plant a sapling to fortify homeland against climate change; pays tribute to war heroes of 1965: Zartaj Gul

The people must plant a sapling to fortify our homeland against climate change and pays tribute to the heroes of 1965 war on the occasion of Defence Day.

Published 06 Sep, 2020 01:49pm

Pakistan

PTI govt committed to welfare of special persons: Asad Qaiser

He said that serving the special children is the main and real message of our religion and we all should come forward for it to uplift the society.

Updated 06 Sep, 2020 01:49pm

FO summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violations along LoC

This year, India committed 2158 ceasefire violations resulting in martyrdom of 17 security personnel and serious injuries to 168 innocent civilians

Published 06 Sep, 2020 01:27pm

Reusable Chinese spacecraft lands successfully: state media

Three years ago, China said it would launch a spacecraft in 2020 that can fly like an aircraft and would be reusable, increasing the frequency of launches and lowering mission costs

Published 06 Sep, 2020 12:57pm

Pakistan's efforts to maintain peace in region should not be taken as weakness, says PM

In his message on Defence and Martyrs Day, Imran says size of a country's military does not matter, rather it is the courage and devotion that matters the most

Published 06 Sep, 2020 12:25pm

People reported injured in stabbings in Birmingham: UK police

Police say the incident took place when people were sitting at outdoor tables eating and drinking

Published 06 Sep, 2020 11:58am

India reports global daily record of new coronavirus cases

There were 90,632 new cases on Sunday while the number of deaths rose by 1,065 to 70,626

Published 06 Sep, 2020 11:49am

Defence Day being observed with great zeal across country

The day dawned with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals

Published 06 Sep, 2020 09:54am

Stocks

Obtaining of right shares by directors, shareholders allowed

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed directors and substantial...