News Archives for Latest - 2020-10-10

Companies

Audi says plant in Mexico remains open, debt dispute denied by company

The plant is located in the central state of Puebla. Media had reported officials from the local municipality shut the facility.
There were efforts like what's been reported in the news, but they weren't able to close the plant.

Updated 11 Oct, 2020 12:06am

Pakistan

Islamabad to undergo ‘mini’ lockdown on COVID-19 hotspots on Sunday

In the first phase, the areas which will be put under a "mini" lockdown include G-9/4, G-10/4, I-8/2 and NPF.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 09:49pm

Pakistan

Religious scholar Maulana Adil, driver gunned down in Karachi

Adil Khan is the son of late Saleemullah Khan, the former president of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:31pm

Pakistan

NAB recovers Rs466bn, 1,230 references under trial

The NAB has rationalized its workload and timelines have been prescribed for efficient, effective and expeditious disposal of cases.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:26pm

PM Khan vows to use all resources to bring down food inflation

“From next week we will have our strategy in place & action will begin using all state organisations & resources to bring down food prices,” he added.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:13pm

Technology

AI-based Rice Quality Analyser to transform Pakistan's Rice sector

NED Student has developed Pakistan’s first AI-based Rice Quality Analyser to test the quality of rice grain in less than 60 seconds.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:12pm

Currency

Finance Ministry issues rules for Foreign Currency Account

According to the Ministry of Finance, the proceeds of securities issued to non-residents will not be able to enter the foreign currency account.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:00pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to resolve farmers problems: Asad Qaiser

He said that preparing barren for farming will flourish cultivation of olives, flowers and other crops which will boost trade and help in earning of farmers.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 09:00pm

Pakistan

Governor chairs meeting of Sindh Industrial Liaison Committee

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power and Mineral Resources Shahzad Syed Qasim was also present, said a statement.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:33pm

Pakistan

Nawaz must come back as he is fine now: Dr Yasmin

She said that he (Nawaz) had not sought treatment for nine months which meant his health was okay.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:29pm

Pakistan

NLCC surveys 141,695 hectares of land under anti-locust operation

However, the presence of locust was only observed in Jamshoro, where anti-locust operation was carried out on 35 hectares of land.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:27pm

Pakistan

People have started facing impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: Experts

Around 25 to 30 percent world’s population is suffering from one or her other types of mental ailments and their incidence is constantly on the rise due to affects of COVID-19.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 08:29pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increase Rs1800 to Rs116,200

Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold also increased by Rs. 1543 and was traded at Rs. 99,623 against its sale at Rs. 98,080, Karachi Sarafa Association reported.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:24pm

Pakistan

Fawad advises opposition to postpone rallies till next year amid COVID-19

In a tweet, he said the political parties should show responsibility and postpone their rallies in order to mitigate the loss of lives feared due to the ongoing pandemic outbreak.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:21pm

Pakistan

Opposition form alliance after failing to get favours in return for FATF legislation support: FM

He added that people of different thinking, varying ideologies and agendas had assembled in the alliance with the sole objective of stopping the process of accountability.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:17pm

Pakistan

Imran gets on the nerves of opposition parties: Shibli

The people who stashed money and dumped it in Swiss accounts and built Surrey Palace were surprisingly addressing the lawyers' community, he added.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 08:04pm

Pakistan

221 test positive for COVID-19 in Sindh: Murad Ali Shah

Giving a daily update on cases of the deadly virus, he said 7,515 samples were tested in 24 hours, which detected 221 new cases of the disease.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 07:43pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to restore capital’s glory through beautification: Ali Awan

The government has recently transferred four departments back to the CDA from MCI that included water, sanitation and environment wings.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 07:03pm

Pakistan

Bullion Prices on Saturday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Saturday.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 07:01pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 6 more lives, infects 221 others: CM Sindh

Syed Murad Ali Shah said that 7515 samples were tested which diagnosed 221 new cases that came to 2.9 percent current detection rate.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 06:53pm

Pakistan

Hefty amount being spent on agriculture sector in Swabi: NA Speaker

He said a special committee constituted in the National Assembly for agriculture would take cogent steps for the welfare of farmers.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 06:51pm

Pakistan

CM pays tribute to Border Military Police jawan

All the sympathies of the government were with the family which would be taken care of in every possible way, Usman Buzdar said.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 06:51pm

Europe

Ukraine reports record daily jump in coronavirus deaths

The council said a total of 256,266 cases had been registered in Ukraine as of Oct. 10, with 4,887 deaths and 112,570 people recovered.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:21pm

World

Trump plans return to campaign with first public event since COVID-19 diagnosis

Trump has been sidelined for more than week since his COVID-19 diagnosis during a critical juncture in campaigning for the Nov. 3 election.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:18pm

Europe

Russia reports new all-time record of daily coronavirus cases

Russia's coronavirus crisis center said 197 more deaths were confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the official death toll to 22,454.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:17pm

South Asia

Philippines records 2,249 new coronavirus cases, 87 more deaths

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases in the Philippines have increased to 336,926, the highest in Southeast Asia, while deaths have reached 6,238.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:15pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,294 new coronavirus infections

The Southeast Asia country also reported 88 more people have died from the virus, the lowest daily number in a week.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:13pm

Currency

Iran's rial hits new low against dollar as economy reels

The dollar was selling for as much as 304,300 rials on the unofficial market, up from 295,940 on Friday, according to the foreign exchange site Bonbast.com.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:09pm

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases up 4,721 to 319,381

The reported death toll has risen by 15 to 9,604, the tally showed.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:08pm

Europe

Poland faces new restrictions as daily coronavirus cases hit fifth consecutive high

Poland, a country of 38 million, has so far recorded 121,638 confirmed cases and 2,972 deaths.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:06pm

USA

US COVID-19 cases hit two-month high, 10 states report record increases

Ten of the 50 states reported record one-day rises in cases on Friday, including the Midwestern states of Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:04pm

Pakistan

Institutions are getting stronger in Pakistan: COAS

"Having failed and feeling frustrated, our enemies have now subjected us to a 24/7 hybrid war," says Gen Bajwa

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:58pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 36.85 million, death toll at 1,067,129

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

Published 10 Oct, 2020 05:02pm

South Asia

Taiwan president calls for 'meaningful dialogue' with China

China says it is responding to "collusion" between Washington and Taipei, angered at growing US support for the self-governed island.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:59pm

Asia

Malaysia reports 374 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths

The new cases raise the cumulative tally to 15,096 cases, according to the health ministry.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:58pm

Exchange

Turkish business groups call for Saudi action to resolve trade problems

Saudi Arabia's government media office has said authorities have not placed any restrictions on Turkish goods.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:55pm

South Asia

North Korea's Kim attends military parade, thanks troops for stopping coronavirus

Sometimes appearing emotional, Kim thanked the military for working hard to respond to natural disasters and to prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:51pm

Exchange

China central bank says to cut foreign exchange risk reserve ratio from 20pc to zero

China's onshore spot yuan ended at a 17-month high on Friday against the dollar, in its biggest one-day percentage gain since 2005.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:49pm

Exchange

Face masks made compulsory in public in Tehran as COVID toll rises

The daily death toll from COVID-19 reached a record of 239 this week in Iran, the worst hit country in the Middle East.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 04:46pm

Pakistan

Charsaddah rape, murder case: Key suspect arrested, confesses to crime

The minor girl, identified as Zainab, had gone missing on Tuesday evening in Sheikh Kallay Qilla area while playing with other children outside her house.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:50pm

Business & Finance

Karandaaz opens applications for Financial Inclusion for Women Challenge

Karandaaz Financial Inclusion for Women Challenge offers mentoring and capital support of up to PKR15 million to improve financial inclusion for women.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:41pm

Pakistan

PRCS expanding first aid services throughout country

LAHORE: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Punjab conducted Dissemination session on humanitarian initiatives of...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:10pm

Pakistan

Bilawal threatens march towards Islamabad if G-B elections rigged

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday threatened the PTI-led Federation...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:09pm

Forex

Speculators cut short dollar bets to lowest since July

US dollar positioning was derived from contracts of International Monetary Market speculators in the Japanese yen, euro, British pound, and Swiss franc.
The speculative community has short the dollar since mid-March.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:08pm

USA

Canada at a tipping point in fight against coronavirus, says frustrated Trudeau

He spoke after health officials said authorities needed to do more now to fight the pandemic since forecasts suggest the number of new infections will continue to accelerate.
We are at a tipping point in this pandemic. Not only is the second wave under way, (but) yesterday we hit the highest daily record for cases.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:05pm

Technology

iPhone 12 is launching next week: Here is Everything we know

With a slab-sided design, a powerful A14 processor, iOS 14 and 5G connectivity, iPhone 12 is Apple’s most awaited launch of the year.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 02:04pm

Pakistan

PTI’s Haleem Adil Sheikh, others acquitted in Kunri car attack case

He was accused of abducting and torturing Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) worker Khalid Jutt during his visit to Kunri in Sindh last year.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 01:56pm

World

Trump to make first in-person address to supporters since COVID-19 diagnosis today

The president's doctors have cleared him to hold public events.

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 01:49pm

Business & Finance

350 MMCF gas to be supplied to SSGC system in winter

Omar Ayub said that with the discovery of new reserves, local gas reserves are expected to increase in the next five years.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 01:28pm

India should not forget its defense limitations: FO

"India must not underestimate the resolve of Pakistani nation and the preparedness of our Armed Forces against any ill-conceived misadventure by India," FO spokesperson said.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 12:55pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan Customs confiscate ICE worth millions

The authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle ICE/Crystal Meth out of Pakistan and seized 8.8 kg of ICE, and 5.040 kg of Brown Sugar valued Rs. 50 million.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 12:03pm

Technology

TikTok says working to restore after Pakistan ban

The app is hugely popular among the Pakistani youth, with some users building up millions of followers has been a target of several complaints calling for its ban in Pakistan.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 11:31am

Business & Finance

Despite imports, flour rates in Karachi continues to rise

In Hyderabad, the second largest city in Sindh, a 20 kg bag of flour is being sold at Rs 1,360, in Sukkur at Rs 1,300 and in Larkana at Rs 1,280.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 10:57am

Technology

Twitter imposes restrictions, more warning labels ahead of U.S. election

Twitter said in a blog post that, from next week, users will get a prompt pointing them to credible information before they can retweet content that has been labeled as misleading.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 10:40am

Business & Finance

India's September fuel demand posts first monthly gain since June

Consumption of refined fuels, a proxy for oil demand, rose 7.2% in September from the prior month to 15.47 million tonnes, the first monthly increase since June when demand rose to 16.09 million tonnes.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 10:35am

Chief of Naval Staff calls on COAS Bajwa

COAS Bajwa hoped that Pakistan Navy will achieve new heights under the admiral's able command.

Published 10 Oct, 2020 10:01am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (October 9, 2020)....

Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:57am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Saturday's 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 10 Oct, 2020 03:40am

Pakistan

KPT building showers with pink light

LAHORE: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) building showered with pink lights to support Pink Ribbon's breast cancer awareness...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

Sindh CM decides to launch 'waste to electricity' project

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over the second Provincial Coordination &...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

SHC rejects bail plea of STDC ex-MD

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday turned down the bail petition of former managing director of the Sindh...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

Several toll plazas: NHA directed to stop collecting double tax

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to stop collecting double...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

High Tech SEZ status approved for NUST

ISLAMABAD: In a major breakthrough that would give tremendous impetus to Pakistan's economy, Prime Minister Imran...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Pakistan

NA body discusses alleged power theft by PTI MNA

ISLAMABAD: A Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am

Middle East

Israelis flee fires as heatwave hits

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Several fires spread across northern and central Israel and the occupied West Bank as...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am

Europe

Virus measures strand almost 3 million migrants: UN

GENEVA: More than 2.7 million migrants who wished to return home have been stranded abroad because of restrictions...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am

World

Singaporean jailed in US for spying for China

WASHINGTON: A Singaporean academic who recruited US officials to provide classified political and defense ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am

PIA's Roosevelt Hotel to close by 31st, for ever

KARACHI: The Roosevelt Hotel, New York owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to close its doors ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:30am

Exchange

Phyto-certificate fee for export consignments raised

KARACHI: Federal Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) has increased the fee for issuance of...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:30am

Exchange

Suspected trade transactions: FMU Karachi for raising 'Red Flags'

ISLAMABAD: Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) Karachi has asked all reporting entities including Federal Board of...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan condemns Indian air chief's irresponsible statement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took strong exception to the Indian air chief's "irresponsible" and "provocative" statement...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

Omar visits KPT oil pier facility

KARACHI: The federal Minister for Petroleum Division, Omar Ayub Khan has visited KPT Oil Pier-1 (OP-1) facility on...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

PTA bans TikTok app

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday blocked the video sharing application, TikTok, ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

'Food is the best vaccine against chaos'; WFP wins Peace Nobel

OSLO/GENEVA: The United Nations' World Food Programme, which has coordinated medical logistics during the ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

Government in no mood to give opposition 'VIP jail': PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday warned the opposition not to violate the law during their public...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A die-hard Khanzadeh

"From one extreme position to another...." "Hey that's not a u turn - that's changing with the changing times and...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:25am

Business & Finance

Pak diaspora in Canada urged to pursue long-term investments in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner for Pakistan to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar has urged the Pakistani diaspora and their...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:22am

Business & Finance

BOI to establish office of foreign investment ombudsman

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) is working on establishment of office of foreign investment ombudsman ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:22am

Business & Finance

UK economy grows 2.1 percent in August

LONDON: Britain's economy expanded a weaker-than-expected 2.1 percent in August and remained far down on ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:22am

Business & Finance

Greece puts historic shipyard up for sale

ATHENS: Greece's finance ministry on Friday said it had launched an international tender for the privatisation of ...

Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

'Legal fraternity responsible for reforming, improving system'

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Insaf Lawyers Forum Barrister Ali Zafar said the responsibility to take the proverbial first ...