News Archives for Latest - 2020-09-17

Pakistan

Shahbaz Gill criticizes opposition for ‘politicizing’ FATF-related legislation

Prime Minister Imran Khan was fully committed to eliminate corruption as it was imperative for the country's progress and prosperity.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:42pm

Pakistan

Country to soon come out of FATF’s grey list: Shibli

He said those, who wanted to push Pakistan to the blacklist, would never succeed in their nefarious designs.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:40pm

Pakistan

IHC issues notices in missing person case

During the course of proceedings, the petitioner's lawyer Haider Imtiaz informed the court that none of its directions had been followed yet by the authority concerned.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:39pm

USA

US weekly jobless claims decline slightly to 860,000: govt

However the insured unemployment rate among people eligible for benefits fell 0.7 points to 8.6 percent.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:37pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims four more lives, infects 307 others: Murad

Murad said 178 more patients recovered overnight, adding that the patients recovered so far have reached 127991 that constituted 96 percent recovery rate.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:36pm

Pakistan

PM asks world to act fast against climate change to save endangered generations

Imran Khan said some 20 years ago, the topic of climate change was taken with skepticism, however, today it had become a harsh reality.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:34pm

Pakistan

Fishermen to get soft loans under Kamyab Jawan Programme: Dar

Usman Dar said, “So far 8,800 applications [of fishermen] had been received under the Kamyab Jawan Programme".

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 11:34pm

Pakistan

Health minister orders intensifying surveillance for dengue control

Addressing a cabinet meeting for dengue prevention at the Punjab Civil Secretariat here on Thursday, she stressed enhanced surveillance in the areas reporting cases.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:05pm

Pakistan

Sindh Education Minister pays a surprise visits to schools

On the occasion, Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani said that strict action would be taken against those who did not implement SOPs and those who acted against government orders.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:04pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh directs commissioner Karachi to take strict action against schools violating SOPs

If any school violates the SOPs, such school should be sealed at first stage and later, FIR should be registered against the management of schools, he said while quoting CM Sindh.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:03pm

Stocks

Stocks buckle, dollar slips as investors mull Fed action

US, European, Asian stocks decline.
Fed pledges low rates until 2023 but no new stimulus.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 09:24pm

Forex

Sterling regains lost ground after BoE negative rate talk

The Bank of England kept its main stimulus programmes on hold, as expected, and said that Britain's economy had performed better than expected.
It is clear that they are examining and lining up the tools they can deploy including more quantitative easing and negative rates if the economy diverges from their central scenario,

Published 17 Sep, 2020 09:19pm

Commodities

Gold falls after US Fed dampens hopes for more stimulus

Fed to hold rates near zero until at least 2023.
US jobless remain at higher levels.
Platinum dips 3.5%, palladium falls 3%.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 09:16pm

Forex

Yen gains as weak US data, economic uncertainty dim outlook

Yen climbs to 7-week high vs dollar, 1-1/2-month peak vs euro.
Dollar index rises to one-week high.
Sterling drops as UK negative rates talk escalate.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 09:09pm

World

ByteDance's bid to keep most of TikTok faces major hurdles

ByteDance has submitted a plan to U.S. officials for it to keep a majority stake in TikTok's global business and create headquarters for TikTok in the United States

Published 17 Sep, 2020 09:03pm

PML-N is being politically victimised which could have serious consequences, warns Shehbaz

PML-N president says he respects the judges but some of them even gave dictators the right to amend the Constitution

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:35pm

Financial

Euro zone yields extend fall, BTPs hit six month low

The BoE said it was looking more closely at how it might cut interest rates below zero as Britain's economy faces a triple whammy of rising COVID-19 cases.
The UK 10-year Gilt yield fell to its lowest level since August 11 at 0.158% after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey's news conference.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:48pm

Energy

OPEC+ may hold extraordinary October meeting if oil market worsens

OPEC+ worried about second wave of pandemic.
Compensation for overproduction could be extended.
UAE emerges as laggard alongside Iraq, Nigeria.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 08:47pm

South Asia

Dozens killed in fighting as Afghan peace talks continue

Peace talks commenced on Saturday after months of delay over a contentious prisoner swap between the two sides.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:37pm

USA

US weekly jobless claims decline slightly to 860,000

Nearly 29.8 million people continued to receive some form of government aid through the week ended August 29.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:35pm

Technology

Apple envisioned its fitness service long before work-from-home

The Fitness+ service is Apple's first subscription geared to make money directly from the sensor-packed device it has been selling since 2014.
At least pre-Covid, if you could write one prescription for the world from physicians, it would have been to be more active.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:17pm

Stocks

TSX drops as high unemployment fuels recovery fears

Canada lost 205,400 jobs in August, as hiring tumbled in the construction, and trade, transportation and utilities sectors.
The energy sector dropped 2.0% as US crude prices were down 0.9% a barrel, while Brent crude lost 0.6%.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:16pm

Middle East

Israel closes schools again as COVID-19 cases surge

The initial lockdown was imposed in late March and eased in May, when the number of new cases dropped to about 20 a day.
The new lockdown, due to last three weeks, coincides with the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, traditionally a time for large family gatherings.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:13pm

Industry

LATAM Airlines proposes new $2.45bn financing deal to US bankruptcy court

LATAM, the largest air transport group in Latin America, told the Chilean securities regulator in a letter on Wednesday night.
LATAM filed for bankruptcy protection in May, aiming to reorder $18 billion in debt.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:09pm

Pakistan

Restaurants have stopped delivering foodpanda orders, here is why

APRA has again given a three-day notice to foodpanda management and demanded some important conditions for resumption of services

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 08:10pm

Energy

Saudi Arabia crude exports rebound in July from historic lows

OPEC+ has been reducing output by 7.7 million bpd, or about 8% of global demand.
Saudi's domestic crude refinery throughput fell 13.2% to 2.09 million bpd in July, while direct crude burn rose by 176,000 bpd to 645,000 bpd.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:06pm

Money & Banking

South African central bank leaves repo rates unchanged in close decision

Policy committee votes 3-2 for no change.
Bank's projection model indicates no rate cuts in near-term.
Governor Kganyago says not up to bank to lift GDP.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:05pm

Stocks

Tech sell-off weighs on Wall St as jobless claims remain high

Weekly jobless claims stuck at high levels.
Fed vows to keep rates low until 2023.
Technology stocks sell off, big US banks fall.
Indexes down: Dow 0.62%, S&P 0.84%, Nasdaq 1.17%.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:58pm

Pakistan

Gold price decreases Rs800 to Rs114,200 per tola

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

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:01pm

Exchange

Rupee straightens against dollar

The buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs 166.5 and Rs 167 respectively.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:01pm

Pakistan

SBP to announce monetary policy on Sept 21

SBP Governor will unveil the policy statement.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:59pm

Industry

Ford says new generation F-150 pickup trucks to go on sale in November

The new F-150 launch is "on time and on track," Ford's incoming Chief Executive Jim Farley said during an event Thursday at Ford's Dearborn Truck plant.
Ford shares were up 2.3% in early trading.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:56pm

Europe

Germany pushes up 2021 debt plans to nearly 100bn euros

The pandemic plunged Europe's largest economy into its deepest recession on record in the first half of the year.
The step would require another suspension of Germany's constitutionally enshrined debt limits after Berlin already abandoned them this year.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 07:56pm

Energy

US natgas futures fall over 5pc to five-week low ahead of storage report

That price decline came ahead of a federal report expected to show a near-normal storage build last week.
The increase would bring stockpiles to 3.604 trillion cubic feet (tcf), 12.9% above the five-year average of 3.193 tcf for this time of year.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:33pm

Financial

Yield curve flatter as investors doubt inflation goal

The benchmark 10-year yield was down 2.9 basis points at 0.6576% in morning trading after touching as low as 0.646%, the lowest since Sept. 4.
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower after the jobs report.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:28pm

Energy

OPEC+ presses for compliance with oil cuts, Saudi says it's no 'act of charity'

OPEC+ worried about second wave of virus.
Compensation for overproduction could be extended.
UAE emerges as laggard alongside Iraq, Nigeria.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:26pm

USA

White House suggests Congress pass standalone bill to help US airlines

Suggesting lawmakers approve a separate assistance package for the struggling corporations.
Congress has been deadlocked over approving another round of economic stimulus to blunt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:25pm

Forex

Canadian dollar hits a one-week low as stocks slide

Canadian dollar falls 0.3% against the greenback.
Canada sheds 205,400 nonfarm payroll jobs in August.
Price of US oil drops 0.9%.
Canadian bond yields ease across a flatter curve.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:22pm

Companies

Brazil's Petrobras says bond buy-back demand exceeded $4bn offer

The offers expired on Wednesday and the settlement date is Sept. 21, said Petrobras, as the state-controlled company is known.
The buyback is part of Petrobras' strategy to extend debt maturity and reduce its financial costs.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:21pm

Israel, Bahrain tourism ministers discuss joint ventures with UAE

Israel's Asaf Zamir says he hopes tourism between Israel and the UAE could start early next year

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:17pm

Companies

Malaysia's Petronas pays $700mn in taxes to Sarawak state

The payment comes just two weeks after Petronas reported its first quarterly loss in nearly five years due to a coronavirus-related demand slump and lower oil prices.
The Sarawak state is run by a close political ally of premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who sources have said is open to giving more oil money to the state.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:16pm

Money & Banking

DWS launches sale of fund administration unit IKS

IKS is expected to achieve a valuation of between 300 million and 400 million euros in a potential sale.
IKS, with about 2 million customers, has assets under management of more than 100 billion euros and in 2018 announced.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:14pm

Commodities

ICE raw sugar steadies above 12 cents, arabica coffee weak

The dollar rose across the board, making dollar-priced sugar more costly for non-US investors.
November robusta coffee fell $26, or 1.9%, to $1,365 a tonne.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 07:14pm

Sports

Shahid Afridi appeals for strict observance of SOPs by schools

SAF runs these charitable schools with the Green Crescent Trust (GCT) as their implementation partners.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 07:05pm

Europe

Erdogan lashes out at 'incapable' Macron

France has long been suspected of favouring Haftar but officially denies this.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:02pm

Life & Style

PlayStation 5 launch sets up Xbox head-to-head

Sony sales in its video-game sector were up 32.5 percent in the first fiscal quarter of 2020-21.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:49pm

Europe

Barnier, Frost meet as UK Brexit bill raises hackles

The negotiators meet as Johnson refuses to back down on controversial new legislation.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:46pm

Pakistan

Trainer jet's nose-wheel breaks during landing at Lahore Airport

Female pilot remained safe in the incident

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:40pm

USA

Obama says book coming in November two weeks after election

*The book will reveal Obama's thoughts during the global financial crisis.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:42pm

Europe

New restrictions for northeast England as virus cases surge

Johnson vowed to "continue to ramp it up" and has promised to have the capacity to test 500,000 people a day in place by October.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:40pm

Commodities

Gold slips as Fed offers no pointers on further stimulus

Fed to hold rates near zero until at least 2023.
Platinum falls more than 2%.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:27pm

Exchange

Yemen prisoner swap talks postponed to Friday: govt source

The two sides have since made sporadic prisoner swaps, but the release of 900 loyalists in exchange for 520 insurgents.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:29pm

Companies

Top EU court throws out Rosneft sanctions appeal

Rosneft appealed to the European Court of Justice, but judges in the higher tribunal threw out the appeal.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:27pm

World

Biden warns UK on Brexit: No trade deal unless you respect N. Irish peace pact

US Congress official also cautions Johnson on a trade deal.
British prime minister worried about 'abusive' EU.
EU negotiator Barnier still hopes for a deal – sources.
Societe Generale sees 80% probability of a no deal.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:25pm

Sports

IPL bubble 'tough', but skipper says champions Mumbai in good spirits

The T20 league will be played behind closed doors at three UAE venues, including Dubai and Sharjah.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:25pm

Companies

Lilly, Amgen partner to manufacture potential COVID-19 drugs

Antibody treatments work by recognizing and locking onto foreign invaders to prevent infection of healthy cells.
We are impressed with Lilly's data, in particular the reduction in hospitalizations, and are enthusiastic about the potential for these neutralizing antibodies as a therapeutic for COVID-19.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

South Asia

Coronavirus epicentre Wuhan re-opens for international flights

China still bans most foreigners from entering and those allowed have to undergo two weeks of quarantine.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:23pm

Commodities

Soybeans extend run to two-year peak as exports to China flow

Soybeans at highest since June 2018 on brisk Chinese demand.
Corn at six-month peak, Chinese crop losses in focus.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:20pm

Africa

S.Africa bids farewell to 'hero' George Bizos, Mandela's lawyer

Bizos arrived in South Africa as a 13-year-old war refugee from Greece and trained as a lawyer.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:21pm

Europe

UK bids to reassure over N.Ireland after Biden warning

Mike Pompeo voiced confidence that Britain would find a "good outcome" in its standoff with the EU.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:18pm

World

'Wake-up' call in Europe as virus surges back

WHO Europe said the UN health body would not change its guidance calling for a 14-day quarantine period.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

Money & Banking

Bank of England studies sub-zero rates in case troubles deepen

BoE says MPC briefed on negative rates.
BoE to look at operational considerations of negative rates.
Bank Rate and bond-buying programme kept on hold.
Sterling falls after announcement.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 06:03pm

Sports

FIFA president Infantino meets Trump to discuss 2026 World Cup

Infantino travelled to Washington to discuss the establishment of a FIFA headquarters in the US for the tournament and review preparations
Ever since I was elected, we have shown our determination to eradicate malpractice that tarnished FIFA's reputation in the past.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:57pm

Sports

PCB conducts Covid-19 tests of First XI teams ahead of National T20 Cup

They will undergo their second tests on 18 September under the supervision of the PCB medical team at the central stations.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 05:59pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares gain for eighth day as financials shine

The benchmark CSE All Share Index closed up 1.31% at 5,658.66. The index has gained 6.4% in eight sessions.
Trading volume on the CSE All Share Index fell to 146.2 million from 185.1 million in the previous session.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:55pm

USA

US weekly jobless claims stuck at higher levels

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits totaled a seasonally adjusted 860,000 for the week ended Sept. 12, compared to 893,000 in the prior week.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said more fiscal support was likely to be needed, adding that though the labor market has improved "substantially" it was "a long way from maximum employment."

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:54pm

Companies

BioNTech buys German site from Novartis to boost vaccine output

To boost 2021 output of doses by several hundred millions.
BioNTech CEO: Request for approval likely late-Oct, early-Nov.
Expects storage at fridge temperature over 2 weeks or longer.
Says eyeing vaccine efficacy of 70-75%.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:51pm

FIA blacklists prime suspect in Motorway rape incident

The investigation agency had already sent the data of the accused to airports and border security checkpoints across the country

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:42pm

Europe

Britain will seek to use treaty breaching powers if EU acts in bad faith

The government is attempting to pass new laws ensuring free trade between Britain's nations.
Johnson reached a compromise with rebels, promising to consult parliament before using the powers.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:49pm

Energy

Oil falls as crews return to US Gulf rigs

US oil producers restart operations after hurricane.
Concerns about weak fuel demand back in focus.
OPEC+ online meeting in focus.
US data likely to show high levels of jobless claims.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:48pm

Sports

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy despite haul of goals and trophies

Bale scored vital strikes in Champions League finals against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool plus a career-defining Copa del Rey final winner.
A naturally shy character who rarely gave interviews or spoke Spanish in public,

Published 17 Sep, 2020 05:44pm

Business & Finance

As travel restrictions ease, PIA decides to increase flights to Saudi Arabia

Just days ago, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the lifting of travel restrictions from January 1, while those in certain categories will be allowed to travel from September 15, as the coronavirus pandemic weaken.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 04:46pm

Global economic recovery may take five years: World Bank

Reinhart says pandemic-caused recession will last longer in some countries than in others and will exacerbate inequalities as the poorest will be harder hit by the crisis

Published 17 Sep, 2020 04:28pm

Opinion

SBP throws two lifelines to industry

ARTICLE: When Covid-19 pandemic struck Pakistan every one scrambled to simply save their skins. All thoughts of the...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:56pm

World

Head of Libya's Tripoli government says he wants to quit

Decision could feed political tensions in Tripoli amid new efforts to find a political solution to the country's conflict

Published 17 Sep, 2020 03:41pm

Technology

Despite economic slowdown, Pakistan’s gig economy continues to shine

Pakistan gig s’- economy has witnessed a surge in new freelancers due to government intervention with online education.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 03:40pm

Pakistan wins election to key UN body

Pakistan secured 52 votes from the 54-member United Nations Economic and Social Council and is re-elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination

Published 17 Sep, 2020 03:18pm

Sports

Saleem Malik’s appeal to be heard on 30 September

Notices for the hearing have been issued to Saleem Malik and the PCB.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:47pm

Need consistent messaging, mustn't turn COVID-19 into "political football", says WHO official

Trump took exception to comments from the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Redfield, who said a vaccine for the novel coronavirus could be broadly rolled out in mid-2021 and that masks might be even more effective

Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:28pm

Verdict on Baldia factory fire deferred to September 22

Over 260 workers died when the garment factory building was set on fire in 2012.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 02:16pm

Sports

Covid-19 pandemic to cost football $14 billion this year, says FIFA

Rehn said that football in South America had been especially hard hit, while Africa and Asia were also a concern.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 02:08pm

Sports

Neymar banned for two games, Alvaro investigated after PSG-Marseille brawl

Brazilian accused the Spaniard of using racist language to him during the match, in which five players were sent off.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 01:32pm

Companies

British Airways facing its crisis of the century

Due to the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19, British Airways has cut its staff by 13,000 employees and re-contracted the remaining employees.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 01:36pm

Sports

Watch: Babar Azam scores sensational ton in T20 Blast

The 25-year-old scored unbeaten 114 with the help of nine fours and five sixes.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 01:19pm

Pakistan

PM inaugurates Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology

“We are moving in the right direction with a focus on education, science, technology and knowledge economy,” said Prime Minister during his address.
Government is going to collaborate with five Chinese and three Austrian universities for technological advancement in Pakistan.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 01:17pm

Business & Finance

These are the FATF related bills passed in latest Joint Sesssion

The three crucial FATF-related bills included the Anti-Money Laundering (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020, the Islamabad Capital Territory Waqf Properties Bill, 2020, and the Anti-Terrorism (Third Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 01:07pm

Pakistan

IBA suspends classes after COVID-19 cases emerge

The first case emerged in the hostel of the IBA's Karachi University campus.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 12:30pm

Exchange

Chinese soldiers set up loudspeakers, play Punjabi songs for Indian troops at Finger-4

India said China is indulging in such drama to distract Indian troops.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 12:29pm

22 educational institutions shut down for violating SOPs: NCOC

16 educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one in Islamabad and five in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have been closed.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 12:34pm

Business & Finance

After fare reduction PIA introduces special offer for children

PIA officials have announced that children up to the age of 2 can now travel for free on all domestic flights.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 12:17pm

Life & Style

Cardi B files for divorce from Migos’ rapper Offset

She said there are “no prospects for a reconciliation” for marriage with Offset.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 11:53am

PM says looking forward to working with new Japan PM Suga

Suga replaced Shinzo Abe as PM on Wednesday.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 10:52am

Commodities

Oil falls as demand worries re-emerge, crews return to U.S. Gulf rigs

Brent crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.8%, to $41.86 a barrel at 0355 GMT, after climbing 4.2% on Wednesday.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 10:30am

Technology

TPL Life, THB Global introduce ‘Global Care’ in Pakistan

Through the strategic partnership, the two companies have introduced ‘Global Care’ in Pakistan.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 10:25am

Technology

Huawei phone prices rise in China on fears of chip shortage

Phone vendors in Huaqiangbei, the world’s largest electronics market located in the southern city of Shenzhen, said prices for new and used Huawei phones had risen steadily over the past month, by around 400 to 500 yuan on average.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 10:20am

Companies

Kia Motors halts work at factories near Seoul as eight workers contract virus:

The factory produces Kia’s Carnival SUV and its Rio small car, among other models.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 10:16am

Business & Finance

U.S. says WeChat users will not be penalized

In August, President Donald Trump unveiled a proposed sweeping ban on U.S. transactions with Tencent Holdings Ltd, owner of the popular mainland Chinese app.

Published 17 Sep, 2020 10:13am

BR Research

Petrol price: Fortnight change is good

Petrol prices went unchanged for the second half of September 2020. No change makes little news. The government may...

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:07am

Currency

Dal fry: substitution effect?

Ask any ordinary Pakistani regarding the difference between urad, toor, arhar and mash dals (lentils), and they may...

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:04am

BR Research

Millat tractors: Being positive

Despite the tractor industry trailing its lowest volumes in years, market leader Millat Tractors is turning a...

Published 17 Sep, 2020 08:02am

BR Research

Taking flak

America’s soft power was already melting fast under Donald Trump. Along came coronavirus and the politicized...

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:59am

Currency

Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Pakistan Paper Products Limited (PSX: PPP) in 1962 as a private limited company. Two years later, in 1964, it was...

Published 17 Sep, 2020 07:50am

Pakistan

Al-Azizia reference: Appeal should be taken after procedure for procuring attendance of appellant: IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered that the decision regarding disposal of former prime minister ...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

Senate panel passes Anti-Terrorism (Third Amend) Bill

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Third Amendment) Bill,...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

Senate body to submit privilege motion against Lahore CCPO over his absence

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday, while expressing serious displeasure over the absence of Lahore...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

Reference against Elahi sent to NAB chief, LHC told

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court that a reference against...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

No rules or Constitution violated to run NA business: Awan

ISLAMABAD: The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan, on Wednesday said that no rules ...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

Pakistan's political map clearly shown during SCO Summit: SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

Almost 96pc Covid patients recovered in country: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday said that almost 96 percent of those who...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

BTLK petition disposed of

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of Bahria Town (Pvt) Limited, Karachi, application to defer the...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am

World

Cyprus president ready for talks 'without threats' in Turkey row

ATHENS: Cyprus is ready to talk with Turkey to resolve differences in a dispute over Mediterranean drilling rights,...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:15am

Sports

PCB, PTV Sports ink satellite broadcast deal

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a satellite broadcast deal for broadcast in Pakistan with PTV Sports...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:14am

MPS on 21st: Key policy rate may be kept unchanged

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will unveil the Monetary Policy Statement for next two months on Monday...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:13am

Bills for recovery of cess arrears: SHC issues notices to petroleum secretary, SSGC, Ogra

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices to the petroleum secretary, the SSGC, and Oil & Gas...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:13am

Govt opens criminal probes into 50 pilots, 5 CAA officials

ISLAMABAD: The government has opened criminal investigations into 50 pilots and at least five Civil Aviation...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:13am

US sanctions 'ruining lives', Iran tells UN court

THE HAGUE: Iran urged the UN's top court on Wednesday to hear its bid to overturn US nuclear sanctions, saying they...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:13am

Revamped domestic structure to revive cricket's glory: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, terming Pakistan's cricket talent 'the best in the world', said...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Exchange

Power tariff hearing adjourned till today: 70pc feeders loadshedding-free, KE tells Nepra

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday adjourned hearing on a petition of...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

India losing credibility at all int'l fora: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said India was losing credibility at all international...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Disabled persons: Duty-free import of cars allowed

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed the disabled persons, import of...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Cabinet for exploring possibility of setting up land-based LNG terminals

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has decided to explore possibility of establishing land-based LNG terminals in future...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Joint sitting passes 8 bills

ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of the Parliament on Wednesday passed eight bills, including three related to the...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Exchange

Opposition tried to 'blackmail' govt: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the government was ready to cooperate with the ...

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:11am

Hashoo Group, ASSL sign MoU to promote Gwadar from Karachi

KARACHI: To promote Gwadar as a next travel destination from Karachi, Destinations of the World-Pakistan (DOTW) and...