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Cabinet members’ mistrust of PBS calls for action

Last week, this newspaper carried two back to back headlines that should have piqued the interest of all and sundry....

Updated 28 Sep, 2020 09:01am

World

Armenia declares martial law after deadly clashes with Azerbaijan

Deadly clashes break out between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Regional countries, including the EU, call for de-escalation

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:53pm

'Disorder, debacle, rebellion': backers turn on Britain's PM

But there too, an air of mutiny hangs over parliament after Johnson picked a Brexit fight with Brussels that puts Britain on the wrong side of international law.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:53pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain

The government is currently engaged in legal action against the shipper to have the 242 containers removed from the country.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:50pm

Asia

16 dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in Chinese coal mine

Medics are fighting to save the life of the remaining survivor, CCTV reported.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:47pm

Europe

EU calls for 'immediate return to negotiations' over Karabakh

Military action must stop, as a matter of urgency, to prevent a further escalation," Michel tweeted.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:46pm

Europe

France calls for 'immediate' end of Karabakh hostilities

France, along with Russia and the United States, has mediated peace efforts over the breakaway region as the "Minsk Group".

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:44pm

Exchange

Yemen warring sides agree to swap 1,081 prisoners: UN

I am extremely pleased to be here to honour that you have reached a very important milestone," UN envoy Martin Griffiths told reporters.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:42pm

World

Azerbaijan claims captured six Armenian-held villages

"We have liberated six villages - five in Fizuli district and one in Jebrail district," a defence ministry spokesman told AFP.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:38pm

Europe

Large majority of Swiss reject bid to rein in immigration from EU: projections

A full 63 percent of Swiss voters were seen voting "no" to the initiative backed by the populist right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP).

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:37pm

World

Lebanon says 9 IS-linked suspects killed in hunt for 'terrorists'

"Two soldiers were killed, in addition to one terrorist," it said in a statement.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:35pm

Turkey vows support to Azerbaijan with 'all our means' after Karabakh clashes: minister

Turkey is a key ally of Baku with close cultural and linguistic ties with Azerbaijan.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:31pm

FinCEN Files: 44 Indian banks identified for suspicious transactions worth $1 bn

Report states Indian banks made over 2,000 transactions valued at more than $1billion between 2011 and 2017

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 03:24pm

Pakistan

M9 Motorway crash: Death toll reaches 15 as another victim dies

Incident occurred when a passenger van, carrying 22 passengers, overturned near a cement factory and caught fire

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:45pm

Pakistan

Medical equipment manufacturing zone set up in Faisalabad, tweets Fawad

Minister says local manufacturing of all equipment would greatly reduce medical device imports worth Rs1.4 billion

Published 27 Sep, 2020 01:42pm

World

Supreme Court to issue conviction on Daniel Pearl’s murder case

Pakistan’s Supreme Court is expected to decide, reportedly within the next week, the fate of Omar Sheikh, for the adduction and killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002 - nearly two decades after the murder.

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 01:49pm

Rs1.8 bn will be spent on first phase of KCR project, says Sheikh Rasheed

Minister says there is no dispute between the Sindh and federal governments regarding the Karachi Circular Railway project and both are on the same page

Published 27 Sep, 2020 01:22pm

Currency

SBP to introduce Shariah-compliant versions of Naya Pakistan Certificates

The central bank had launched the scheme to enable Non-Resident Pakistanis to invest in Naya Pakistan Certificates with their Roshan Digital Accounts

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 01:02pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims six more lives taking death toll to 6,457 across country

Most number of cases were reported in Sindh with 134,000 patients followed by Punjab with more than 98,000 cases

Published 27 Sep, 2020 10:42am

Peace within reach in Afghanistan but hasty int'l withdrawal will be unwise: PM

Premier says all those who invested in the Afghan peace process should resist the temptation for setting unrealistic timelines

Published 27 Sep, 2020 10:08am

Business & Finance

Lucky Cement voted Pakistan's most outstanding company

KARACHI: Lucky Cement Limited was recognized by Asiamoney under its Asia's Outstanding Companies Poll 2020 for...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 03:06am

Business & Finance

Thai envoy addresses traders, industrialists at HCCI

HYDERABAD: Consul General of The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Karachi, Thatree Chauvachata said that they had...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 03:04am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday's Program schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

PM's address represents Muslim world's feelings: Sarwar

LAHORE: Terming Imran Khan's address in UN Assembly as true representation of the entire Muslim population, Governor...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:59am

Pakistan

CM inaugurates Manora Beach Road

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said in the Rs1.1 trillion Karachi package most of the projects ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:59am

Pakistan

'PTI govt has pushed country into a debt trap'

LAHORE: Expressing concern over the state of country's economy under the present regime, Pakistan Muslim ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

Buzdar vows to safeguard rights of sugarcane growers

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that rights of sugarcane growers will be safeguarded and...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

Reopening of primary schools: Decision to be taken after NCOC meeting: Shafqat

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mehmood said on Saturday that the decision to re-open primary ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

PML-N MPA's brother joins PML-Q: People reject anti-state agenda of Nawaz: Elahi

LAHORE: Mian Mazhar Ali Ranjha, brother of N-League MPA Manazir Ranjha called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:57am

Opinion

FBR's statistics: a critical analysis - II

The same position prevailed for tax year 2017. Out of total registered companies, only 42% (37,130) filed returns! ...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:57am

Trump to name Amy Coney Barrett to US Supreme Court: reports

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to unveil his Supreme Court nominee on Saturday, barely five weeks out...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:56am

Exchange

Diplomacy: economy first

Last week, the PM decided to constitute an 'Economic Outreach Apex Committee' headed by Dr Moeed Yousaf. This could...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:56am

Elections in GB: Joint opposition to stay away from meeting called by NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition has decided to stay away from a meeting of the parliamentary leaders convened by the...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:56am

Lebanon PM designate bows out after failing to form cabinet

BEIRUT: Lebanon's premier-designate stepped down Saturday, saying he had been unable to form a reform-minded...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:55am

China to build country's largest LNG reserve base: state media

SHANGHAI: China is building its largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserve base in its eastern Jiangsu province,...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:55am

Crowds in masks pack out China auto show after virus delay

BEIJING: Crowds packed a mega motor show in Beijing on Saturday -- the only major international auto event this year...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:54am

Abdullah is due tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The head of Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, will arrive here tomorrow...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:54am

Principal on loan obligations: Rs651bn payments deferred by banks for a year: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Under the State Bank of Pakistan's temporary regulatory measures, banks have deferred a total of Rs651...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:53am

Opinion

Libyans caught between fear of pandemic and scepticism

Haytham, tall and well-built, turns away customers without masks from a shop entrance in Libya's capital, telling...

Updated 27 Sep, 2020 02:53am

Investment in aviation industry: Aviation Division gives tax incentive plan to FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Aviation Division has provided a tax incentive plan to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for...