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Pakistan

Strengthening democracy collective obligation of whole world: Bilawal

"The Pakistanis' struggle for democracy and the huge sacrifices made to achieve it, stands out in the contemporary struggles for democratic systems," he added.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:57pm

Pakistan

Federal, provincial govt to work together for development of Southern Balochistan: Asad Umar

Asad Umar also held a meeting with public representatives, activists and members of civil society, where he was apprised about the issues faced by the residents of the area.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:53pm

Pakistan

Reforms in tax system foremost priority of present government: PM

The prime minister expressed these views while chairing a high level meeting about reforms in the country’s tax regime.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:51pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM for establishing Software Technology Parks in all divisional HQs

The meeting agreed to hold joint meetings to work out a joint strategy to award tax concessions and facilities to the IT based industry.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:49pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to start producing solar energy panels in one and half year: Fawad

The minister said currently, one time chargeable million mile batteries were being introduced in vehicles, besides the conversion of petrol vehicles into electric ones.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:48pm

Pakistan

All are united to make PM's vision of regional peace reality: COAS

The COAS said Ambassador Zalamy had greatly appreciated Pakistan's role in the ongoing peace process.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:46pm

Pakistan

LHC seeks report from CCPO Lahore about motorway rape case

The court also sought a plan from Inspector General of police Punjab about security of the roads across the province.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:45pm

Pakistan

Accused in Lahore rape case arrested: NA told

He said with the use of geofencing and detectors by police, suspects were arrested in the rape incident and their DNAs were taken.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:35pm

Pakistan

Pb govt deserves credit for arrests of accused in Motorway-rape case within three days: Chohan

He told that the law for establishing Forensic Science Lab was passed in 2007, by the government of then Chief Minister Pervez Elahi.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:33pm

Pakistan

Federal, Balochistan govts to work together for development of provincial southern districts: Asad

Asad also held a meeting with public representatives, activists and members of civil society, where he was apprised about the issues faced by the residents of the area.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:31pm

Pakistan

PM for effective policing, new legislation, social fight to check crimes against women, children

He said in his view there should be chemical castration or surgery of the person(s) involved in the heinous acts such as gang-rape.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:29pm

Pakistan

Need for strict laws to eliminate crimes from society: Faisal Javed

A legislation for improving laws would be made so that motorway tragedy like incidents could be avoided.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:25pm

Rapists should be hanged publicly, castrated to set example for others, says PM

Imran says Motorway rape incident has shaken the whole country and a proper legislation is needed to eradicate this menace from the society

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 09:21pm

Technology

Apple expected to unveil updates to Watches, iPads

Despite pandemic-related disruptions that Apple executives have said will push the release of the iPhone into October, Apple has posted earnings.
Many prominent Apple analysts and watchers have not confirmed the feature.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 09:05pm

Commodities

Arabica coffee tumbles nearly 7pc on Brazil rains, sell stops

Raw sugar also slipped, heading back towards Friday's 1-1/2 month low as oil prices fell.
Once the news on Brazil rains came in and funds started selling, sell stops were hit and the market went down.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:50pm

All elements of national power are united towards ensuring peace in region: COAS

A delegation, headed by US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, called on COAS and discussed regional security and ongoing Afghan Reconciliation Process

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 08:51pm

Energy

Shell Norco, Louisiana, refinery cuts production ahead of storm

The 240,000-bpd DU-5 CDU was placed on warm circulation along with a alkylation unit because of the threat from Tropical Storm Sally.
Shell spokesman Curtis Smith declined on Monday to comment on operations at the refinery.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:47pm

Energy

US natgas futures jump more than 4pc as output falls ahead of Storm Sally

Sally is expected to strengthen into a hurricane overnight before it hits southeast Louisiana early on Tuesday.
Data provider Refinitiv said output in the Lower 48 US states was on track to slide to a two-week low of 86.1 billion cubic feet per day on Monday.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:45pm

Technology

ByteDance picks Oracle as partner to try to save TikTok US

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says US will review deal this week.
New Chinese requirement gives Beijing a say in any sale.
ByteDance proposes technology partnership with Oracle –sources.
Oracle to manage TikTok's US data, may buy stake –sources.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:41pm

Europe

Merkel's party to elect new leader in December

Merz and Roettgen have meanwhile lost visibility in the media spotlight as Germany grapples with the pandemic.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:44pm

Exchange

US urges world court to reject Iran sanctions case

Iran's refusal to allow IAEA access to the two sites had caused a diplomatic row for months.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:41pm

Forex

Sterling rises before key Brexit vote; volatility hits 5-month highs

Lawmakers are due to debate and vote on the proposed bill, called the Internal Markets Bill, today.
"If the bill succeeds it ups the ante on a no-deal to 50:50," said Neil Jones, head of FX Sales at Mizuho.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 08:40pm

Forex

Most Latam FX gain against softer dollar; stocks track global equities higher

Colombia's public debt could climb the equivalent of 10% of GDP.
EM economies and markets running on fumes – SocGen.
Political uncertainty weighs on Peru's sol.
Brazil, US cenbank meetings eyed this week.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 08:40pm

"Surgical castration of rapists", Govt to table bill after PM approves

Legislation on the bill has begun that also includes public hanging of rapists

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 08:32pm

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank cuts Russian bonds forecast amid rising tensions

The bank said in a new report that it remained "constructive" on Russian fixed income.
We see severe sanctions escalation as unlikely but the risks.
It revised up its year-end forecast for the government's 10-year bonds yields to 5.75% from 4.75%.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 08:00pm

Pakistan

CM approves Rs1.37bn to reconstruct SITE Karachi roads

The CM directed Minister Industries to overhaul the SITE Ltd and make it a vibrant organization.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:56pm

Pakistan

Gold price increase by Rs 400

The price of per tola and 10 gram silver remained unchanged.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:55pm

Exchange

Rupee sheds 20 paisas against dollar

The buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs165.8 and Rs 166.5 respectively.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:54pm

Pakistan

Govt revises duty drawback rates from 4.39pc to 1.7pc for electric fans: Dawood

FBR issued the notification for new rates of duty drawback for electric fans.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:52pm

Pakistan

Sale of motorbike, three wheelers witnessed increase of 19.59pc

The sale of Honda motorcycles grew by 11.80 percent.
The sale of Yamaha motorbikes witnessed decrease of 31.77 percent.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:50pm

Companies

Verizon to buy wireless services provider Tracfone in $6.25bn deal

The US wireless industry is concentrated in the hands of three mobile carriers due to several merger deals in recent years.
This transaction firmly establishes Verizon, through the Tracfone brands, as the provider of choice in the value segment.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:26pm

Rashakai Special Economic Zone will help development of K-P: PM

Imran says K-P has taken lead in poverty alleviation which is a welcoming sign

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 07:30pm

Europe

WHO issues Europe deaths warning as daily infections hit new high

WHO reported 307,930 new cases worldwide on Sunday.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

Energy

Israeli regulator approves Chevron takeover of Noble's gas fields

Chevron agreed in July to buy the Texas-based oil and gas producer, which operates two large offshore gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Petroleum Council, which advises on exploration and production licenses, gave its blessing.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:23pm

Companies

Roche says two-thirds of Evrysdi patients had got rival treatments

With now three drugs on the market in the last five years, SMA has become a very competitive.
Spinraza, Biogen's $2 billion per year seller that must be administered via spinal infusion about once every four months.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:21pm

Sports

'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter', Archer tells Holding

England and West Indies players took a knee before each game in their three-test series in July.
"We have not forgotten, no one here has forgotten about 'Black Lives Matter'," Archer said.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:15pm

Money & Banking

Russia's Sberbank to target Middle East investors with UAE subsidiary

Sberbank, which already has three million customers in 17 countries outside Russia.
The planned subsidiary will have a fully licensed Islamic window.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:07pm

Forex

Canadian dollar firms as vaccine hopes boosts equity markets

Canadian dollar rises 0.1% against the greenback.
Loonie trades in a range of 1.3154 to 1.3196.
Price of US oil decreases nearly 1%.
Canadian bond yields ease across the curve.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:05pm

Currency

Yoshihide Suga wins party vote, becoming likely next Japan PM

The 71-year-old repeated his pledge to continue Abe's policies as he accepted the party's nomination as leader.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:05pm

Europe

Putin bestows $1.5bn loan after Belarus leader seeks help

More than 100,000 protested in Minsk on Sunday.
Tsikhanouskaya says any Putin-Lukashenko deal illegitimate.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:02pm

Middle East

Israelis brace for new coronavirus lockdown

Israel has registered 156,823 cases with 1,126 deaths out of a population of nine million.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:02pm

Money & Banking

Russia seen holding rates after rouble slide on geopolitical concerns

They believed the central bank would keep its key rate at 4.25%.
The single most important factor in favour of keeping rates unchanged is the enhanced geopolitical uncertainty and its effect on the rouble.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:59pm

Exchange

EU to delay euro clearing decision on Brexit divorce threat

The European Commission was due to formally take that decision later this week, but is now expected to delay it until around the end of the month.
The delay was linked to Britain's perceived unpicking of the Withdrawal Agreement it signed with the bloc.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 06:59pm

ATC awards six death sentences to child rapist

In 2019, convict Sohail Shehzad has murdered four children after rape in Chunian city

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:49pm

Middle East

Suspected Israeli strikes kill 10 pro-Iran fighters in Syria: monitor

On September 3, presumed Israeli air strikes on eastern Syria killed 16 Iran-backed fighters.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:44pm

Middle East

Red Crescent worker killed in Syria

"One of our colleagues from the Red Crescent was martyred and another was injured in the attack," said Kinik.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:42pm

Motorway rape case: Police nab key suspect from Dipalpur

Accused Shafqat is friend of prime suspect Abid and has confessed of his involvement in the crime during interrogation

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 06:41pm

Exchange

Six EU countries test cross-border virus apps

The new system "will ensure that apps will work seamlessly also across borders," the EU executive said.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:37pm

South Asia

Iran summons German envoy for condemning wrestler's execution

Navid Afkari was executed at a prison in the southern city of Shiraz on Saturday.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:35pm

Europe

Millions return to school in Italy after virus closure

Italian Education Minister said more than 5,000 extra classrooms had been created to give pupils more space.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:32pm

South Asia

Taiwan's opposition KMT cancels China talks

China views democratic and self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to one day seize it -- by force if necessary.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:24pm

Europe

Macron urges Putin to shed light on 'attempted murder' of Navalny

Macron expressed his solidarity with Germany over the steps to be taken and the consequences to be drawn from the situation.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

Africa

In Mali's conflict-hit north, the coup seems far away

Thousands of civilians and soldiers have died in the conflict.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:19pm

South Asia

UN warns of 'further war crimes' in Myanmar's Rahkine

The UN Human Rights lamented that no concrete measures had been taken by the government towards accountability.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:06pm

Exchange

Nvidia vows to invest in Britain as part of Arm deal

UK could examine deal on national security grounds.
Arm co-founder says deal would destroy Arm's model.
Nvidia says will keep Arm's neutral licensing model.
Nvidia pledges to increase jobs.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 06:07pm

South Asia

Jakarta re-imposes partial virus lockdown as new cases soar

Jakarta first introduced coronavirus restrictions in early April, but began relaxing them in June.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

Exchange

Afghan government presses truce demand in Taliban talks

The United States struck an agreement with the Taliban in February that will see it withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:59pm

Companies

Alibaba in talks to invest $3bn in Grab

Uber, which surrendered its Southeast Asian operations to Grab in March 2018, took a 27.5 percent stake in Grab's business.
In June, Grab announced a 5% reduction in staff numbers as it cut costs amid slower growth.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:14pm

Forex

Rouble falls again as Belarus leader meets Russia's Putin

Being one of the worst-performing currencies against the dollar this year.
the Russian currency last took a hit from risks of new sanctions against Moscow.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:12pm

Companies

US, California to unveil Daimler diesel emissions settlement

Daimler said in August expected costs of settlements with US authorities would total $1.5 billion.
The settlement includes one of the highest civil penalties ever levied under the Clean Air Act.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:08pm

Commodities

Palm oil surge 3pc on gains in rival oils, hopes of better exports

Palm hits highest level since Jan. 24.
Spread between palm and soy oil and sun oil widening –broker.
Sept. 1-15 exports likely up 10-12%.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:03pm

Financial

Euro zone yields dip after dovish ECB comments and ahead of Fed

Euro zone bond yields edge lower in quiet trade.
Investors prepare for two-day Fed policy meeting.
ECB policymakers signalled dovish tone on Friday.
Euro zone periphery govt bond yields.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:02pm

Sports

Former Lahore High Court judge to hear Saleem Malik’s appeal

Malik was banned for life by the PCB, in 2000, over match-fixing.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 05:03pm

Commodities

Soybeans above $10/bushel for first time in 2 years on Chinese demand

US cuts corn, soybean harvest outlook after August weather.
Strong Chinese demand to support corn, soybean futures.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 05:00pm

Forex

Turkish lira near record lows after Moody's downgrade

The ratings agency said Turkey's external vulnerabilities are likely to result in a balance of payments crisis.
Turkey's prospects have materially weakened. The possibility of a funding shock continues to be the key risk facing the Turkish economy.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:59pm

Commodities

Russian wheat prices rise further on strong demand from importers

Russia's September wheat exports seen at record level – Sovecon.
Domestic sunflower seed starts new season at record high prices

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:57pm

Companies

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in COVID-19 patients

Lilly said the drug, which is branded as Olumiant, in combination remdesivir showed a roughly one-day reduction.
Remdesivir is at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 after the drug was granted an EUA in May.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:51pm

Companies

Delta launches $6.5 billion debt deal backed by frequent flyer program

The airline said it would use the loyalty program as collateral to secure the new loans and issuance, as it continues to burn through about $27 million in cash each day.
US airlines have cut costs and raised debt to survive what they call an unprecedented industry crisis.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:49pm

Forex

Dollar sinks as equity market mood lifts, Fed in view

Suga set to succeed Abe as Japan PM, focus turns to new cabinet.
Dollar under pressure ahead of Fed policy meeting outcome on Wed.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:47pm

Energy

Oil slips as demand concerns rise, Libya output looms

Bleak economic recovery dampens sentiment.
Possible Libya output resumption to add more supply.
Storm headed for US Gulf coast.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:46pm

Industry

London City Airport says it could cut 35pc of staff due to COVID crisis

It had opened consultation with its staff over the potential job losses as part of its preparations for the traditionally weaker winter season.
London City said it had already cut all non-essential spending and paused its expansion programme.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:40pm

Stocks

Vaccine hopes lift world stocks, but caution creeps in

AstraZeneca resumes phase-3 trial for coronavirus vaccine.
UK, US, Japan central banks meet this week.
Japan's Suga wins ruling party leadership race.
UK parliament to vote on plan to break Brexit divorce treaty.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 04:23pm

Justice cannot be delivered unless judges are under no external pressure, says CJP

Gulzar says judges should discharge their duties without fear or favour

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 04:20pm

Exchange

Islamic Banking: Pakistan grabs Global Islamic Leadership Award

The award was received by President Arif Alvi at the 10th Global Islamic Finance Awards Ceremony.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 04:13pm

World

WHO head urges rich nations to join vaccine scheme by Friday deadline

So far, 92 lower-income nations are seeking assistance via the COVAX facility, part of the WHO's ACT Accelerator to boost development of vaccines

Published 14 Sep, 2020 03:08pm

Business & Finance

With rise in cement, fuel sales Pakistan economy picks up steam

The government to has expressed optimism over the country’s recent economic performance.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 02:46pm

Sports

Neymar among five sent off as Marseille end PSG hoodoo

Florian Thauvin's close-range volley on 31 minutes earned Marseille a first victory over their bitter rivals since November 2011.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:43pm

Sports

Austrian says first Slam frees him up for more

'I mean, I wanted this title so much, and of course there was also in my head that if I lose this one, it's 0-4'

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:15pm

CCPO Lahore issues apology for blaming motorway gang-rape victim

He said if his statement has led to any misunderstanding, he then apologizes.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 01:49pm

Sports

'I will be a Grand Slam champion,' says Zverev after US Open loss

The second seeded Thiem beat the fifth seed Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in 4hr 2min.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 01:27pm

TTP rejects Afghan Taliban's new rules for groups living, functioning from Afghanistan

An Afghan Taliban delegation met with TTP leadership and briefed them on the terms.

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 01:37pm

Sports

Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback

Austrian defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in a nerve-jangling battle of wills in the U.S. Open final.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 01:22pm

World

No, Nutella says its products are not halal

"No, they are not halal," Nutella's official Twitter handle responded to a user.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 12:54pm

Business & Finance

Sale of Conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates begin

The ministry added that Shariah-compliant version is also coming very soon.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 12:18pm

Australia sees lowest one-day rise in coronavirus cases in almost 3 months

Thirty-nine people were found to be infected with the virus in the past 24 hours.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 12:02pm

Business & Finance

KSA announce to lift travel restrictions from Jan 1st

The Saudi Interior Ministry has said that airports, ports, and border checkpoints will be opened from January 1, 2021.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 11:40am

Business & Finance

CPEC: Development agreement of Rashakai SEZ to be held today

The Rashakai SEZ is to be developed under Public Private Partnership mode.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:57am

Technology

South Korea government, Samsung team up for self-sufficiency after Japan export curbs on chip material

The facility, aimed at motivating local suppliers to make and test sophisticated chipmaking materials like photoresist, comes as South Korea pushes for self-sufficiency after Japan last year imposed export curbs on high-tech chip materials.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:23am

Business & Finance

Pakistan's Remittances remain strong in August, surpass $2bn for the third month

The remittances reached $2.095 billion, which is 24.4 percent higher than during the same month last year and largely in line with SBP projections.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:11am

PM looking forward to millions of students returning to schools tomorrow

He said it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child can go to school safely to learn.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:10am

Companies

Fossil fuel demand to take historic knock amid COVID-19 scars: BP

BP’s 2020 benchmark Energy Outlook underpins Chief Executive Bernard Looney’s new strategy to “reinvent” the 111-year old oil and gas company by shifting renewables and power.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:08am

Technology

ByteDance drops TikTok's U.S. sale, to partner with Oracle: sources

The Beijing-based company had been in talks to divest TikTok's U.S. business to either Oracle or a consortium led by Microsoft Corp after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the sale last month and threatened to shut down the popular short-video app in the United States.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:03am

Stocks

Asian shares buoyed by coronavirus vaccine hopes

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.7%, poised for its second straight session of gains.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 10:00am

Companies

China opens anti-subsidy probe on some U.S. glycol ethers imports

China had in late August launched an anti-dumping probe into the same product imports from the United States.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 09:58am

WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases

It reported over 307,000 cases.

Published 14 Sep, 2020 09:55am

BR Research

Interview with Yasir Ashfaq, CEO Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC)

Demand for credit and financial services to increase in 2021 With over 22 years of experience, Yasir Ashfaq is the...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 09:39am

BR Research

Punjab wheat price anomaly

Over the past 10 weeks, wheat flour prices in Lahore have declined by almost one-fifth. Timely release of wheat by...

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:46am

BR Research

Cars: Near rebound

With lockdowns over and life gone more or less to normal, auto sales are climbing back up. In 2MFY21, recorded car...

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:45am

Exchange

PPL in FY20

The biggest challenge for the exploration and production sector in 2020 has been very weak oil prices – down ...

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:44am

BR Research

Cut and run?

Optimism is contagious. So the opening of Doha peace talks provides a feel-good moment to the world. It is indeed...

Published 14 Sep, 2020 07:44am

Allama Zameer Akhter Naqvi passes away

KARACHI: Famous religious scholar Allama Zameer Akhter Naqvi on Sunday passed away at the age of 72 due to cardiac...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Bloomberg to spend $100m in Florida to help Biden

NEW YORK: Michael Bloomberg, who spent $1 billion of his own money on a failed 2020 presidential bid, will inject at...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Terrorist commander killed in IBO near Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: Terrorist commander, Ihsan Ullah alias Ihsan Sanray along with three other terrorists was killed on...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Russia votes in test of ruling party's grip

MOSCOW/TOMSK: Russians went to the polls on Sunday in local elections being scrutinised for signs of discontent with...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:09am

Southern Balochistan under govt focus: Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar said on Sunday the federal ...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:08am

Social welfare initiatives: Over Rs416.2bn allocated by federal govt

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led federal government has allocated an overall amount of more than ...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:07am

Cabinet may approve revised draft agreements with IPPs

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve revised draft agreements with the Independent Power Producers...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:06am

Motorway gang-rape case: Suspect surrenders but denies involvement

LAHORE: Waqar-ul-Hassan, one of the two key suspects identified by the Punjab police in the motorway gang-rape...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:06am

Afghan forces, Taliban continue to clash even as talks start

KABUL: Taliban and Afghan government forces clashed across Afghanistan hours after the start of long-awaited peace...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:03am

President meets prospective investors

KARACHI: Ravi City and Bundle Island projects hold tremendous attraction for foreign investors, said President Arif...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:01am

Qatar ruler meets Afghan, Taliban delegations

DUBAI: Qatar's ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met representatives of both the Afghan government and the...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:00am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, China to sign development agreement today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China to sign development agreement of the First China Pakistan Economic Corridor's (CPEC)...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 03:00am

Oman welcomes Bahrain-Israel normalisation decision

DUBAI: Oman welcomes Bahrain's decision to normalise relations with Israel and hopes it will contribute to...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:59am

Letters

China releases India's intelligence staff

That China has always shown a readiness to give more than is strictly necessary or expected is a fact that has found...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:59am

Angry EU rounds on Johnson's claim of Brexit blockade

LONDON: The European Union on Sunday rejected an incendiary claim by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the bloc is...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:58am

Opinion

In bastion of democracy, worries over US election integrity

ARTICLE: "The only way we're going to lose this election is if the election is rigged." President Donald Trump's...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:58am

FBR to introduce third party-based e-filing system

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate taxpayers in filing of their income tax returns electronically, the Federal Board of ...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:58am

ECC defers decision on LPG PL rate

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has deferred decision on rate of Petroleum Levy...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:58am

Business & Finance

APTT Agreement: Business community's reservations will be redressed soon: director

PESHAWAR: Chairman, Pak-Afghan Liaison Committee, (Ministry of Commerce) and Director Transit Trade, Amjad-ur-Rehman...

Updated 14 Sep, 2020 02:56am

Business & Finance

Lagarde shifts burden to govts to aid recovery

FRANKFURT: Eurozone governments must keep spending heavily to aid the bloc's recovery from its historic...