News Archives for Latest - 2020-10-07

Pakistan

Fawad offers assistance for introducing electric busses in Karachi

The Minister has extended his hand of support during the meeting with Governor Sindh Imran Ismail.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 08:55pm

Pakistan

Sacrifices rendered by our officers and men shall never go waste: COAS

General Bajwa and his wife visited the family of Colonel Mujeeb ur Rehman, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:46pm

Exchange

Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen engagement at multiple levels

Foreign secretary says Pakistan wants to expand the existing collaboration, especially in trade, investment, education, science and technology, people-to-people contacts, human rights and development cooperation

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 07:33pm

Europe

Swiss told 'get a grip' as virus cases top 1,000-mark

Infections rose consistently after that, before the big jump in recent days.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:17pm

Europe

High-stakes 'Russian hitman' trial opens in Berlin

Named as Zelimkhan Khangoshvili by German media, the victim had survived two assassination attempts in Georgia.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:15pm

Middle East

Saudi cruise spotlights pristine sites, economic ambitions

The world's top crude exporter says it plans to slash government spending by more than seven percent next year as the budget deficit is expected to widen to 12 percent of gross domestic product in 2020.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:07pm

Pakistan

Shibli stresses for coordinated mechanism to address broadcasters' genuine issues

He said that global economic situation and prevalent uncertainty had its impact on all world countries, including Pakistan.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:06pm

Europe

Germany warns Russia of 'unavoidable' sanctions over Navalny

Navalny was medically evacuated to Germany in late August after falling ill on a plane and spending several days in a Siberian hospital.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:05pm

Pakistan

COVID test mandatory for Pakistan-bound travelers from UK: Zulfikar Bukhari

He said the COVID tests from all the verified sources would be admissible.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 07:06pm

China

Worsening global perception of China in COVID-19 aftermath, claims report

According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, public opinion pertaining to China has significantly worsened over the past year.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:05pm

USA

Hurricane Delta lashes Mexico's Caribbean coast

A weakened Delta hit the Yucatan Peninsula near the town of Puerto Morelos as a Category 2 storm, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:02pm

Trump was in Oval Office the day after hospital discharge

Trump has been heavily criticized over his attitude towards the coronavirus, as the number of Covid-19 cases among his inner circle rises.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 07:00pm

Africa

Gunmen kidnap 20 villagers in central Mali

The kidnapping occurred on Tuesday during a weekly market in the village of Farabougou, near the central Malian town of Niono, according to Boukary Coulibaly, the village chief.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:57pm

Pakistan

NAB summons Khawaja Asif in ‘Iqama case’ tomorrow

The accountability bureau has asked the PMLN leader to appear before the NAB office in Lahore along with managing director of a foreign company.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:56pm

USA

White House backs piecemeal US stimulus: Trump aide

"There are several things that we believe would provide great assistance to specific targeted areas of this economy," Kudlow said.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:55pm

Business & Finance

US stocks gain on latest Trump comment on stimulus

Congressional Democrats have resisted such narrow bills that do not contain their priorities, which include billions in aid for state and local governments.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:53pm

Bullion Rate

Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market

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

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:40pm

Pakistan

Opposition has no moral ground to launch anti-govt movement: Shibli

The minister said the main objective of the opposition leaders to hold public gatherings was to secure their personal interests.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:38pm

Pakistan

MoST ready to extend support for introducing electric buses in Karachi: Chaudhry Fawad

The minister also briefed the governor of Sindh about the performance of the Ministry of Science and Technology and ongoing projects.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:36pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease Rs300 to Rs113,000

Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold also decreased by Rs. 256 and was traded at Rs. 96,880 against its sale at Rs. 97,136, Karachi Sarafa Association reported.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:34pm

Pakistan

Govt to encourage mercury free products: Zartaj Gul

She further elaborated that Pakistan was also internationally recognized as a 'Green Champion' because of its ongoing environmental friendly projects.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:31pm

Pakistan

Transparent mechanism pursued in awarding advertisements to newspapers: Shibli Faraz

He expressed these views while talking to the office bearers of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) here.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:30pm

Pakistan

More preventive measures regarding Covid-19 needed: Raja Basharat

He said that if people would not take precautions, smart lockdown could be resumed in high risk districts and areas.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:28pm

Exchange

FM, Kenyan counterpart discuss bilateral ties in telephonic conversation

He expressed the hope that with the Kenyan presence in the Security Council, the promotion of peace and security in Africa and other regions of the world would be strengthened.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:27pm

Pakistan

Opposition playing with national interests in garb of politics: CM

He said that every conspiracy against the development journey would be foiled with public support.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:25pm

Technology

Global data storage co Western Digital extends product portfolio in Pakistan

“We have seen the potential in the Pakistani market and are excited to see that the consumers’ trust already exists in our products. We aim to uphold and further strengthen our bond with our customer base and in due time bring more innovative products to Pakistan.”

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:22pm

Pakistan

CM reviews steps for livestock, dairy promotion

The livestock and dairy development sector of Punjab had a lot of potentials to make farmers economically self-reliant.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 06:23pm

Stocks

South Korean shares gain for 6th day as investors look past Trump calling off stimulus talks

The benchmark KOSPI closed up 21.04 points, or 0.89pc, at 2,386.94, extending its winning streak to a sixth straight session.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 06:23pm

Europe

Russia reports 11,115 new coronavirus cases, 202 deaths

Russia's coronavirus crisis centre said 202 people had died in the last 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 21,865.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:53pm

Forex

Dollar steadies as angst over Trump's stimulus stance fades

The Australian dollar edged up 0.57% to $0.7142 after tumbling by more than 1.1% on Tuesday.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:51pm

South Asia

Philippines confirms 2,825 new coronavirus cases, 60 deaths

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases in the Philippines had risen to 329,637, the highest number in Southeast Asia, while deaths had increased to 5,925.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:49pm

Europe

UK's COVID-19 testing system hit by Roche supply problems

Roche said staff at the new facility were working day and night to resolve the issue as soon as possible, and that extra staff had been recruited to help.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:47pm

Forex

Russian rouble firms with other emerging currencies ahead of OFZ bond auctions

At 0746 GMT, the rouble was 0.4pc stronger against the dollar at 78.15 and had gained 0.2pc to trade at 91.88 versus the euro.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:45pm

Pakistan

Daniel Pearl murder case: SC rejects Sindh govt's request to extend detention of accused

Top court stated that Sindh government has already had the detention extended by three months and the court could not extend it further

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:33pm

Forex

Sterling holds up against stronger dollar, supported by Brexit hopes

Sterling was up 0.5% in early trade at $1.2929 against the dollar, not far from the almost three-week high of $1.3007 it touched on Tuesday.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:44pm

Commodities

CBOT wheat may rise towards $7.32 in Q4

The resistance is identified as the 23.6pc retracement of the downtrend from $13.34-1/2 to $3.59-1/2.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:40pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,538 new coronavirus cases, 98 deaths

There were also 98 new deaths in Indonesia, taking the total number to 11,472, the highest coronavirus death toll in Southeast Asia.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 05:40pm

Pakistan

IHC summons Nawaz Sharif via newspaper advertisement

The federal government has been directed to bear the cost of the advertisement and additional attorney general was asked to pay the fees within two days.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:32pm

Stocks

European stocks flat as upbeat earnings offset US stimulus doubts

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was trading flat, with banks, insurers and energy companies retreating after a rally in the previous session.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 05:04pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 drops as oil prices fall on US stimulus worries; Tesco jumps

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.2pc, with energy and insurers leading the declines.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:59pm

Energy

UK GAS-Prices edge higher, Norwegian strike impact remains muted

Norwegian imports to Britain via the main Langeled pipeline were little changed around 73 million cubic metres (mcm) on Wednesday, National Grid data showed.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:57pm

Europe

EU rules out sending observers for Venezuela vote

"As the elections are not going to be postponed, the European Union can not even consider sending an election observer mission," the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell told the European Parliament.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:54pm

Industry

Hyundai delivers first fuel cell trucks to Switzerland

Hyundai plans for production capacity of 2,000 units of Xcient fuel cells per year by 2021, to support its expansion plans as demand for clean transport grows.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:52pm

Financial

Greece sells 3-month T-bills at deeper negative yield

The debt agency sold the new paper at a yield of -0.16pc, down from -0.04pc in a previous sale in August.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:47pm

Europe

Poland reports over 3,000 COVID-19 cases for first time

Poland now has a total of 107,319 confirmed coronavirus cases and 2,792 deaths, according to health ministry data.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:42pm

Iran's president warns of regional war, condemns stray shells on Iranian soil

Ankara, which is a close ally of Azerbaijan and backs rebels fighting Syrian government forces, has denied this.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:40pm

South Asia

India's daily coronavirus infections slow down after scaling highs

But since it hit a single-day high of 97,894 new cases on Sept 17, the country has reported a downward trend with 75,909 daily cases on an average, according to a Reuters tally.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:33pm

Forex

Sterling charges higher on dollar weakness, trade deal hopes

Sterling was up 0.5pc in early trade at $1.2929 against the dollar, before giving up some of those gains to trade 0.2pc higher at $1.2890 by 0924 GMT.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:28pm

Middle East

Kuwait names Sheikh Meshaal as Crown Prince

The selection of Sheikh Meshaal, currently the deputy head of the National Guard, is pending approval from the Gulf Arab state’s parliament.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:32pm

Pakistan

Hong Kong affairs China's internal matter, says Pakistan at UN

Germany has led dozens of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan, urging China to respect the rights of its minority Muslim Uighurs, and expressing their concern about the political situation in Hong Kong, in a move that drew a quick and angry response from Beijing.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:14pm

Pakistan

India extends 11 more laws to IIOJK to consolidate center's control, further Hindutva agenda

A notification said the words 'state and 'government' in such laws will be substituted by 'Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir' and 'Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir'.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:30pm

World

German, US scientists win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing genome editing method

Emmanuelle and Doudna discovered one of gene technology’s sharpest tools: the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:29pm

Pakistan

No one is ready to take responsibility of treason case against Nawaz Sharif, others, says Zubair

Former Punjab governor says those who registered the case against the PML-N leaders are the workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:28pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling flat, offshore investor flows may help

At 0929GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,695/3,705, same level as Tuesday's close.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:26pm

Pakistan

Sindh withdraws decision to hand over twin islands to federal govt

PPP leaders say Bundal and Buddo islands belong to the people and the Government of Sindh

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:27pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 35.78 million, death toll at 1,046,505

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

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:25pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 489 new coronavirus cases

The new cases raises the cumulative tally to 13,993, according to Malaysia's health ministry. No new deaths were reported, keeping the toll at 141.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:22pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling seen under pressure as easing lockdown drives demand

At 0950 GMT, commercial banks quoted the shilling at 108.40/60, the same level recorded at Tuesday's close.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:20pm

Europe

Ireland says hard to see a landing zone in Brexit fishing talks

The current British position "creates a very difficult negotiation and a landing zone that is quite hard to envisage, quite frankly, for now", Coveney told a parliamentary committee.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:18pm

Europe

Putin to keep talking to Azerbaijan's president about Nagorno-Karabakh

Putin and Aliyev had not spoken since fighting between ethnic Armenian and Azeri forces erupted on Sept. 27.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:15pm

Stocks

Nigerian stocks halt 12-day winning streak as banks fall

Local stocks posted their biggest daily gain in 5-1/2 years on Tuesday, as money market liquidity flowed into equities.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:12pm

World

UNHCR refugee chief tests positive for coronavirus

Filippo Grandi stated in a tweet he is engaging with UNHCR's Executive Committee from home after being infected with COVID-19

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:03pm

Stocks

Indian shares rise for 5th session as Reliance gains; TCS buyback plan awaited

The NSE Nifty 50 index ended up 0.66pc at 11,738.85, while the S&P BSE Sensex closed up 0.8pc at 39,878.95.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:10pm

Commodities

South Korea's NOFI buys 206,000 tonnes corn in tender

It was said to have been purchased in three consignments all at $239.80 a tonne c&f plus a $1.25 a tonne surcharge for additional port unloading.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:08pm

Commodities

Demand optimism boosts copper, end to US stimulus talks weighs

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.3pc at $6,548 a tonne at 1015 GMT.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:07pm

Pakistan

Will try to register a case against PM Imran: Abbasi hits back after Nawaz treason case

Abbasi said that former FIA officer has alleged that the current PM told him to lodge a case against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif under ‘Article 6’ of the constitution.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 04:04pm

Currency

Turkish lira hits new record low on geopolitical concerns

The lira hit a record low of 7.87 against the US currency, weakening from a close of 7.8050 on Wednesday. By 1000 GMT it stood at 7.8550.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 03:59pm

Energy

Oil falls on US stimulus impasse and US stockpiles

Brent crude futures lost 74 cents, or 1.7pc, to $41.91 a barrel by 1009 GMT and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined by 89 cents, or 2.2pc, to $39.78.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 03:57pm

Europe

Swiss report more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases in a day

New daily cases peaked at 1,456 on March 23 and had dwindled to as few as three on June 1.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 03:55pm

Commodities

Gold gains as concerns over U.S. stimulus talks ease

Gold fell nearly 2pc on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump halted negotiations for an additional stimulus package until after the Nov. 3 election.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 03:52pm

Pakistan

NAB expands investigation against former DG KMC

Qaimkhani and his family member have already been granted interim bails by a division bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 02:50pm

Business & Finance

Economic diplomacy: Govt sets up Economic Outreach Apex Committee

The committee will review the country's economic indicators, as well as set economic goals and formulate strategies to achieve them.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 02:17pm

World

President Trump "largest driver" of Coronavirus misinformation globally, claims report

A study conducted by researchers at Cornell University, concluded that President Trump was the “largest driver of the infodemic” - making up 38 percent of overall misinformation.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 02:14pm

Pakistan

PM wanted FIA to target Sharif family, opposition leaders, claims Bashir Memon

The ex-FIA chief said whatever that is happening to captain (retired) Safdar now, and all other cases the National Accountability Bureau has filed, was exactly what the PM wanted Bashir to do.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

NCOC reports 624 new COVID-19 cases in Pakistan

At least 316,351 confirmed cases reported by Tuesday, with roughly 138,891 cases in Sindh alone.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 01:50pm

Technology

TPL Life Partners with ICAP to offer Health Insurance Coverage

Following the partnership, TPL Life will provide Health Insurance Coverage to ICAP members and their families, as well as Value Added Services like Hospitalization, OPD & Maternity Benefits and an Annual Accidental Coverage.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 01:46pm

Money & Banking

SBP to penalize banks if financing targets for housing & construction not met

The central bank informed that the mechanism will commence from December 31, 2020.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 01:20pm

Life & Style

Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65

With his distinct solos, Eddie Van Halen helped knock disco off the charts starting in the late 1970s with his band’s self-titled debut album.

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 01:19pm

Technology

It’s Official! Apple announces iPhone 12 launch date

The American technology giant Apple has announced that it will unveil a new model of iPhone on October 13, 2020.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 12:54pm

Technology

NITB alerts public after critical vulnerabilities found in web browsers

The board has urged the public to upgrade the latest versions of these products for security purposes.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 12:38pm

Pakistan

Baldia factory fire case: Abdul Rehman, Zubair challenge death sentences in SHC

On September 11, 2012, 260 workers died after they were burnt alive when the garment factory building was set on fire.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 12:35pm

Business & Finance

UK passengers entering Pakistan can get their COVID tests from any verified source

Pakistan has made it mandatory for passengers from the United Kingdom to provide coronavirus test results before boarding.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 12:01pm

Business & Finance

Sole survivor? Saudi Arabia doubles down on oil to outlast rivals

With almost 20% of the world’s proven reserves and production costs of just $4 a barrel, Aramco believes it can undercut competitors and carry on making money even when lower oil prices make it unprofitable for rivals, the sources said.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:58am

Pakistan

Punjab Police strikes Raja Farooq Haider's name from treason case

His name was included in FIR registered against PML-N leader for making provocative speeches in London against Pakistan's high courts and armed forces in front of the international community.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:37am

Currency

Asian stocks inch up, defy U.S. stimulus gloom

Trump cancelled talks with Democrats in a Tweet saying that negotiations will stop until after the election, when he promises a major stimulus bill.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:46am

Business & Finance

How Big Tech companies gain and maintain dominance

The Congressional report alleged that Amazon has "monopoly power" over many of these merchants, which "do not have a viable alternative to Amazon for reaching online consumers."

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:42am

Business & Finance

Levi Strauss to expand retail footprint, sees revenue above estimates

Shares of Levi climbed 10% in extended trading on Tuesday after the company said it would sell its Red Tab jeans collection at 500 Target Corp stores by the fall of 2021, up from 140 currently. Levi also launched its products at some Dick's Sporting Goods stores.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:39am

Currency

FX options market reflects more confidence in Biden election win

Currency options investors are increasingly betting that Democratic challenger Joe Biden will conclusively defeat President Donald Trump, given his lead in prediction markets and national polls.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:36am

Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi assumes charge of Pakistan Navy

He is succeeding Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.

Published 07 Oct, 2020 10:36am

Mutual Funds

Economic recovery around the corner?

FY21 has started on strong footing as far as economic indicators are concerned. Of course, it would be premature to...

Published 07 Oct, 2020 08:24am

Currency

Energy prices: PBS missing the trick (again)

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has attracted a fair bit of criticism of late. There have been longstanding...

Published 07 Oct, 2020 08:23am

Cotton

Poultry: missing out on the real story

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ monthly CPI bulletin for September-2020 published last weekend had a curious...

Published 07 Oct, 2020 08:23am

BR Research

A regulatory challenge (ii)

Continuing with the theme of emerging difficulties in the microfinance sector (read: “A regulatory challenge,”...

Published 07 Oct, 2020 08:23am

Currency

Pakistan Cables Limited

Pakistan Cables Limited (PSX: PCAL) was established in 1953 as a private limited company but soon in 1955, it was...

Published 07 Oct, 2020 08:22am

World

Top US general quarantining after possible Covid exposure: military source

WASHINGTON: General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, is self-quarantining after contact with a...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:14am

Business & Finance

Rawalpindi, Islamabad: House rents increased by over 25pc in two years

ISLAMABAD: House rents in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have increased by more than 25 percent during...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:13am

Business & Finance

‘Big progress’ in Brexit talks leaves EU seeing trade deal closer

BRUSSELS: Britain and the EU are closer to agreement on reciprocal social security rights for their citizens after...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 04:11am

Pakistan

Qureshi highlights role of Pak diaspora in building ties with UK

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday highlighted the role of Pakistani diaspora in building...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Governor opposes filing cases against political opponents

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Tuesday that he never called anyone a traitor and do not...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

Gas theft case: Court gives 5 years sentence, Rs100,000 fine

KARACHI: SSGC got another success on legal front against gas theft. Honorable Court of District and Session ...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

‘Selected’ govt in chaos and frightened: Nafisa

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Information Pakistan Peoples Party Dr Nafisa Shah has said that after the formation of the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Pakistan

K-E board approves Rs9.5bn for rain risk mitigation plan

KARACHI: Following the rains, the K-Electric Board of Directors (BoD) constituted a special committee to review the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for black hole research

STOCKHOLM: Roger Penrose of Britain, Reinhard Genzel of Germany and Andrea Ghez of the US won the Nobel Physics ...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:20am

COAS inaugurates ‘Software Technology Park’ at Skardu

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art Software...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:18am

Tariff variations, write-off claims: Nepra’s ‘indecisiveness’ blamed for KE’s worsening woes

ISLAMABAD: The “indecisiveness” of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) in finalization of...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:18am

Pakistan

20-point code of ethics: Ulema, scholars evolve consensus

ISLAMABAD: Ulema and religious scholars from all schools of thought on Tuesday evolved consensus on a 20-point code...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

FBR begins educational awareness sessions

ISLAMABAD: Under the Letter of Understanding (LoU) signed between FBR and FDE, Federal Board of Revenue has started...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

Sedition cases against Nawaz, others: Lahore police clarify

LAHORE: A day after the PTI government distanced itself from the registration of a sedition case against Nawaz ...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

JI chief says govt playing dangerously

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq has said the government is playing dangerously by distributing...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

CSCEC delegation visits NHA HQ

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Highways Authority Capt Sikander Qayyum (retired) has said that Pak–China friendship...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

Exerting pressure on ex-DG FIA: PML-N demands PM’s resignation

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to resign allegedly for...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Pakistan

Provinces’ employees call off sit-in

ISLAMABAD: The provincial governments’ employees who were staging a protest under the umbrella of All Government...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:15am

Pakistan

Sadiq, Qureshi discuss intra-Afghan talks

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq (retired) called on...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:15am

Pakistan

Re-election in PB-8 Barkhan: SC declares ET’s decision ‘null and void’

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared election tribunal’s decision to hold re-election in the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2020 03:15am

UAE, Israel ministers in ‘historic’ first meet at Holocaust Memorial

BERLIN: The foreign ministers of Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday visited the Holocaust Memorial in...