News Archives for Latest - 2020-09-29

Sports

Bangladesh cricketers to return to scene of New Zealand mosque attacks

Tigers are among four international teams confirmed to play in New Zealand over the coming months.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 09:14pm

World

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev hails Pakistan's support over conflict with Armenia

Aliyev says we have seen who our real brothers are. These are the people of Turkey and Pakistan.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 08:38pm

Pakistan

Dr Yasmin Rashid reviews PHFMC performance

The minister reviewed the performance of the PHFMC and the pace of work at ongoing development projects in the province.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 08:25pm

Pakistan

JI serves nation during peak of COVID-19: Siraj ul Haq

He said if people wanted to secure their rights, then, they should support Jamat-e-Islami.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 08:23pm

Pakistan

Govt prioritizing provision of education to women: Karman Bangash

The private and stable institutions like Hassan Foundation should step forward and facilitate government organizations by initiating partnerships and focus on quality.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 08:22pm

PM links economic recovery, realization of SDGs goals with investment in sustainable infrastructure

The prime minister aid debt relief was one of the quickest ways to create fiscal space for developing countries and referred to his call for “Global Initiative on Debt Relief.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 08:20pm

Pakistan

KP providing investment-friendly industrial environment: KP CM

He was chairing a high level meeting regarding three-year industrial roadmap here at Chief Minister Secretariat.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 08:18pm

Exchange

PM hopes all Afghan leadership will work together for broad-based, comprehensive political settlement

The Prime Minister conveyed that Pakistan would support whatever the Afghans agreed upon about the future of Afghanistan.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 08:18pm

Int'l economic organizations should grant debt relief to developing countries, says PM

Addressing Financing for Development Summit of UN General Assembly, Imran says rich countries should establish a special fund of Rs500 billion for poor countries to help them face economic crunch due to COVID-19

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 07:29pm

Pakistan

Bullion prices on Tuesday

Bullion prices from Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore were not received on Tuesday.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:20pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increase Rs800 to Rs112,100

The price of per tola increased by Rs. 50 and was traded at Rs. 1200 against its price at Rs. 1150.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:18pm

Pakistan

Raja Basharat stresses rationalisation of overlapping public entities

He also set up a special committee to give proposals for rationalization and amendments to the existing laws.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:14pm

Pakistan

People in early 30s are now having heart attacks, deaths in Pakistan: Experts

Around 30 to 40 percent of all the deaths are now occurring due to heart and cardiovascular system related illnesses in Pakistan.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 07:13pm

Business & Finance

Dow, S&P 500 dip ahead of US presidential debate

The broad-based S&P 500 shed 0.1 percent to 3,348.62, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index was flat at 11,121.36.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:11pm

Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Sabah, dies at age 91

"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn... the death of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:01pm

Pakistan

Pharmaceutical exports increase 10.27pc in two months

In term of quantity, the pharmaceutical exports rose by 4.93 percent, by going up from 2,599 metric tons to 2,477 metric tons during the period under review.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:59pm

Pakistan

Federal Govt allows release of Rs117.67 billion for development projects

The Government also released Rs. 17.37 billion for water resources division out of total allocation of Rs. 81.2 billion.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:52pm

Pakistan

672 new Coronavirus cases reported; eight deaths in past 24 hours

Eight corona patients, who were under treatment in hospital died on Monday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:50pm

Pakistan

FBR launches tax returns for small retailers in regional languages

The Tax Returns in these languages have been uploaded on FBR’s website, it said adding that this initiative has been taken to facilitate the retailers in filing their tax returns.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:48pm

Pakistan

Govt adopts measures to ensure economic empowerment of women: Razak Dawood

Razak Dawood added that the soap industry has a reasonable critical mass but there are hardly any exports.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:46pm

Pakistan

Repay stolen money or go to face law: Chaudhry Fawad

He said no one had responded to the allegations made in the case of Shahbaz Sharif.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:45pm

Pakistan

NLCC surveys 149,464 hectares of land under anti-locust operation

However, the presence of locust was observed in Jamshoro (Sindh) where anti-locust operation was carried out on an area of 40 hectares.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:43pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker assures to cooperate in resolving key issues of business community

He said, he would call the officials of FBR and other business related entities to the Standing Committees of NA to help address major issues of business community.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:41pm

Bullion Rate

Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market

Following were the bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market on Tuesday.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:39pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh directs DMCs to release salaries through AG Sindh

He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting of KMC and DMCs here at the CM House on, said a statement.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:37pm

Pakistan

PDM announces first rally in Quetta on Oct 11 to kick off anti-govt movement

PDM representatives say more public gatherings and rallies will be also be organized in other cities to mobilise public to join their movement

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 06:38pm

Exchange

Rupee gains one paisa against dollar

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that in interbank trading, the price of euro appreciated by 63 paisas and closed at Rs. 193.73 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 193.10.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:35pm

Pakistan

Afridi urges UNSC to stop India from harassing human rights organizations

Afridi said that the Amnesty officials claim that they had been facing a ‘crackdown’ over the past two years over ‘baseless allegations’ of financial wrongdoing.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:33pm

Pakistan

Sindh government vows to protect fishermen's property registering in record

This was stated by the Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch while presiding over a meeting here at his office on Tuesday regarding registration of jetties, boats and launches.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:32pm

Pakistan

Peace, stability in Afghanistan imperative for entire region: Dr Moeed Yusuf

About the withdrawal of allied forces from Afghanistan, he said there must be peace and security in Afghan region before withdrawal of the allied forces.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:31pm

Pakistan

President, first lady call for breast cancer awareness, early detection to up survival rate

He said early detection of breast cancer ensured much lesser cost of medical treatment, but higher survival rate of the patient.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:29pm

Pakistan

400 new cases of COVID-19 detected, two more died: CM Sindh

Syed Murad Ali Shah said that 400 new cases of coronavirus emerged when 10,881 samples were tested which constituted 3.6 percent current detection rate.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:27pm

Cotton

About 430,000 tons imported wheat arrives, rest to reach soon: Fakhar

He said Punjab and Sindh were the most affected provinces by recent rains which was also a reason that the targets of some crops' output could not be achieved.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:25pm

Pakistan

NA body for appointment of locals in merged districts of KPK

The Additional Secretary, Social welfare Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa briefed the Committee on welfare schemes in merged areas in detail.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:24pm

Pakistan

Food system transformation cannot be achieved without pro-policies

This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that this inter-ministerial set up has been created under the overarching Ehsaas framework to steer nutrition specific agenda in the country.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:21pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh orders completion of Orange line, launching of Red, Yellow Line BRTs

The chief minister said that the BRT projects planned by his government have started maturing, therefore, the transport department should set a timeline for their groundbreaking.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:18pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,002 new coronavirus infections, 128 deaths

There were 128 new deaths recorded, taking the total to 10,601 fatalities, among Asia's highest number.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:08pm

Europe

Merkel govt wants tighter rules for parties to suppress virus

Mass-selling newspaper Bild reported that the plans were running into resistance from some of the state premiers, who must still agree to them.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

Sports

Commentary panel for National T20 Cup announced

Azhar Ali, Bazid Khan, Ramiz Raja, Sana Mir and Wasim Akram part of a highly respected 14-member bilingual commentary team put together by the PCB.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

Forex

Pound hits one-week high as Brexit talks begin

Talks on a joint legal text of trade agreement, which will also cover energy links and transport, will last until Friday morning.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 06:00pm

Stocks

Major Gulf bourses gain in early trade, led by financial stocks

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.3pc, with Saudi Telecom Company rising 0.8pc and Banque Saudi Fransi up 0.9pc.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:57pm

Stocks

European shares slip ahead of Trump-Biden debate

The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.5pc after recording its biggest single-day gain in three months on Monday.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:55pm

Forex

Lira hits new lows, rouble tumbles as Caucasus clashes intensify

The lira tumbled to 7.85 against the dollar, slumping for a third straight session and erasing gains from late last week following a surprise interest rate hike by the central bank.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:53pm

Europe

Vaccine alliance, Serum agree extra 100mn COVID-19 dose deal for poorer countries

The additional doses bring the total COVID-19 vaccines to be delivered by the Serum partnership to up to 200 million doses, GAVI said in a statement.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:52pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 drops ahead of Brexit talks, US presidential debate

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index dropped 0.8pc with banking stocks declining the most following strong gains in the previous session.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:50pm

Energy

UK GAS-Prices rise on cooler weather, Norwegian supply worry

The within-day contract was 0.50 pence higher at 35 pence per therm by 0833 GMT.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:49pm

Stocks

HK stocks fall as coronavirus concerns outweigh China recovery hopes

The Hang Seng index fell 0.9pc to 23,275.53, while the China Enterprises Index dropped 1.1pc to 9,281.52 points.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling weakens, weighed down by a surge in interbank demand

At 0856GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,713/3,723, compared to Monday's close of 3,695/3,705.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 05:47pm

Pakistan

Govt ready to exercise all legal options to bring Nawaz back, says PM

Imran says the PML-N leader fled abroad by making illness as an excuse and there will be no leniency over corruption for anyone

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 05:40pm

Forex

Rouble hits more than 4-1/2-year low vs euro on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, COVID-19

It was 0.9pc weaker against the dollar at 79.78, having earlier hit 79.9750 for the first time since March 30.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 05:23pm

World

Global coronavirus pandemic passes 'agonizing milestone' of a million deaths

The number of deaths from the novel coronavirus this year is now double the number of people who die annually from malaria

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:45pm

Sports

Essex to boost diversity education after beer poured on Muslim player

Pictures showed Feroze Khushi grimacing as beer was poured over his head by one of his team mates.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 04:48pm

Middle East

Iran rejects Saudi accusation it trained a terrorist cell

Iran and its main regional adversary Saudi Arabia have been involved in proxy wars across the Middle East from Syria to Yemen.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:17pm

Europe

Ireland's COVID-19 unemployment rate falls slightly in September

The jobless rate, which stood at 4.8pc before the crisis, hit a record 28.8pc in early May after 600,000 people claimed the special payment.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:15pm

Forex

Dollar, inventories weigh on copper prices

Prices of the metal used widely in power and construction are down nearly 5pc since hitting a 27-month high at $6,877.50 earlier this month.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:10pm

Business & Finance

ADNOC and Apollo-led consortium close $5.5 billion real estate investment partnership

The closing takes the combined investment in select ADNOC real estate assets by the investor consortium to $2.7 billion, the company said in a statement.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:07pm

Energy

Oil falls as virus count mounts, US debate looms

Brent's November contract, which expires on Wednesday, fell 11 cents, or 0.3pc, to $42.32 per barrel by 1023 GMT.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:04pm

Africa

South Africa's official unemployment rate drops as lockdown discourages job seekers

South Africa imposed a strict coronavirus lockdown at the end of March, squeezing businesses and consumers, and saw economic output record its largest contraction ever in the second quarter.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:02pm

Stocks

Indian shares end largely flat; TCS jumps

The broader NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.05pc lower to 11,222.40 and the S&P BSE Sensex ended unchanged at 37,973.22.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:00pm

Perspectives

Tax Collection: A tale of haves and have-nots

Every year around September, FBR springs into action with its detailed numbers and a plea to file taxes by the end ...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 04:01pm

Commodities

Thailand tenders for about 213,000 tonnes feed wheat

Some 73,299 tonnes is sought for shipment between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30, 70,200 tonnes between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 while 70,000 tonnes is for shipment between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:57pm

Commodities

Soybeans ease as rapid US harvest progress weighs

Corn and wheat edged lower too, curbed by an advancing US corn harvest and caution ahead of widely followed US government grain stocks data on Wednesday.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:54pm

Energy

LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands

Estimated arrival dates, often revised by port authorities and AIS Live ship-tracking data on Refinitiv Eikon, are updated below.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:49pm

Commodities

Oil prices drop as demand worries counter U.S. stimulus hopes

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 34 cents, or 0.8%, to $40.26 a barrel at 0645 GMT.
The more-active Brent crude futures for December fell 32 cents, or 0.8%, to $42.55 a barrel. The November contract, which expires on Wednesday, fell 27 cents to $42.16 per barrel.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:51pm

World

One million COVID-19 deaths 'a very sad milestone', but virus suppressable: WHO

The global coronavirus death toll rose past a million on Tuesday, a grim statistic in a pandemic that has devastated the global economy

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:31pm

Business & Finance

PIA repatriates over 27,000 Pakistanis to Saudi Arabia

PIA had flown more than 27,000 Pakistanis to Saudi Arabia. From September 15 to 28, some 27,500 passengers were flown to Saudi Arabia through 91 flights.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:33pm

Business & Finance

Govt establishes WEE for female entrepreneurs

The group would remove barriers and enhance women’s participation in business activities, added Dawood.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:57pm

Exchange

15-year-old boy martyred, four injured as Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing at LoC

ISPR states that Sepoy Shafique also embraced martyrdom while fighting valiantly. Pak Army responded in a befitting manner and damaged Indian posts

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 02:45pm

NAB granted physical remand of Shehbaz Sharif till October 13

Sharif was arrested in the money laundering case.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 02:36pm

Pakistan

Five killed in Nowshera blast

At least two people were also injured and have been shifted to a hospital.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:14pm

Sports

Captains excited as Pakistan’s domestic season begins on Wednesday

The double-league format event is part of preparing the national side for next year’s international T20 events besides offering players chances to stake claims in HBL PSL franchise sides.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:13pm

Companies

Avanceon mandates BMA Capital for Octopus Digital (Pvt) Limited’s IPO

As per the company's statement, the newly formed entity helps businesses digitalize their manufacturing, supply chain, and financial workflows backed by strategic and operational maintenance support services.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:20pm

Sports

All you need to know about Pakistan tour of New Zealand

Mount Maunganui will hold the Boxing Day Test from 26-30 December.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 02:13pm

Sports

Fati soars, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico: La Liga talking points

Lionel Messi scored on his first competitive appearance since attempting to leave in the summer.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 01:40pm

Sports

Mourinho says fixture congestion will force Spurs to sacrifice League Cup

Tottenham host Chelsea in the League Cup fourth round, two days before Maccabi Haifa's visit to north London.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 01:39pm

Pakistan played an important role in facilitating Afghan peace talks: Abdullah Abdullah

He said he has come to Pakistan at a time when a new and peaceful future is on the horizon.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 01:08pm

Rights group Amnesty halts India operations, says facing crackdown

“This is latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations by the government of India over unfounded and motivated allegations,” Amnesty said in a statement.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 12:26pm

Business & Finance

PM to address at Financing for Development summit

The high-level event will be held virtually and is convened by the UN Secretary-General and the Prime Ministers of Canada and Jamaica.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 11:48am

All primary schools to reopen tomorrow: Shafqat Mahmood

He said strict action would be taken against those schools who do not follow SOPs.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 11:37am

Business & Finance

These are the top export destinations of Pakistan

Pakistan exports to US during July-August of the ongoing fiscal witnessed a fall of 6pc, from $714.63mn of exports in the corresponding months in 2019 to $671.75mn in the ongoing period.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 11:32am

BR Research

Post-coronial economy

How should policy wonks prepare for post-Covid economy? For many, this subject may be a little too soon to talk ...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 10:59am

Exchange

U.S. charges former Amazon manager and her family members with insider trading

The SEC alleged that Laksha Bohra, who worked as a senior manager in Amazon’s tax department, acquired and tipped her husband Viky Bohra with highly confidential information about Amazon’s financial performance.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:32am

Stocks

Asian markets push higher after U.S. bounce

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was up 0.2% while Chinese shares opened higher with the blue-chip index up 0.41%.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:28am

Business & Finance

China faces arduous task in achieving new economic growth model: advisor

Yao Jingyuan, the former chief economist for the country’s National Bureau of Statistics, told reporters during a briefing that China needs to boost residents’ incomes in order to support the growth of the domestic economy.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:26am

Business & Finance

Microsoft 365 outage affects multiple services

The developer of Windows and Office software said it did not “observe an increase in successful connections” even after it rolled back the change to mitigate the impact.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:24am

Companies

Walmart looking at up to $25 billion investment in Tata Group's 'super app'

According to ongoing discussions between the two companies, the super app could be launched as a joint venture between Tata and Walmart, leveraging on the synergies between Tata's e-commerce business and Flipkart, Walmart's e-commerce unit, according to the report.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:21am

Cotton

Kharif roundup: underperforming mediocre targets?

Crop year 2020-21 did not begin with outlandish targets. Median target output for important crops of the kharif...

Published 29 Sep, 2020 09:06am

BR Research

PSDP: still going strong?

Fresh off an economic shock, the new fiscal year requires a development spending push perhaps like no other year in...

Published 29 Sep, 2020 09:05am

Currency

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan Limited

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan Limited (PSX: COLG) was established as a public limited company in 1977 with the name...

Published 29 Sep, 2020 07:30am

World

Global coronavirus death toll passes one million

PARIS: More than one million people have died from coronavirus, according to an AFP...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 04:25am

Middle East

G20 summit to be held virtually

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Monday it will hold the G20 summit virtually in November, instead of having leaders of the...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 04:16am

Europe

Hungary, Poland to launch think-tank to help counter EU

BUDAPEST: Leading opponents of EU migration plans Hungary and Poland on Monday announced the setting up of a...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 04:15am

World

Trump administration to distribute 150mn rapid coronavirus tests

He added that the other 100 million tests would go to states and territories to assist them in opening their economies and schools.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 04:12am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule

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

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Newly-merged tribal districts: Senate panel for gas supply

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Monday asked the government to take immediate steps for the supply of gas to the...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Broadband access to rural areas under way: Amin

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haq Monday said that in line...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Water Apportionment Accord 1991: Punjab likely to boycott meeting today

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Punjab is likely to boycott the meeting on Water Apportionment Accord 1991, convened by...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Press Association of SC reporters: Justice Isa administers oath to elected members

ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said, "How very different this country would have been, if oaths were abided...

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 03:21am

Pakistan

Biological drugs: Cabinet to approve appointment of federal govt analyst today

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet would approve appointment of federal government analyst for biological drugs today...