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Pakistan

Balochistan, G-B and FATA students: Governor announces 4-year scholarship programme

LAHORE: Announcing a four-year scholarship programme for students of Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and FATA, Punjab...

Updated 28 Oct, 2020 08:31pm

Pakistan

Success of foreign policy linked with national economic stability: Qureshi

The foreign minister apprised the audience of the steps taken by his ministry under Vision FO initiative to develop the foreign policy on modern lines and enhance its effectiveness.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:40pm

Pakistan

Indiscriminate accountability will continue until the looted wealth is returned from the nation: Ali Nawaz

He further criticized PML-N leaders and said the party's thugs only want to create chaos and uncertainty in the country for saving their leader's looted wealth.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:36pm

Pakistan

Arrest of Safdar Awan orchestrated drama of opposition: Shahbaz Gill

He said for the last 40 years, two families were lying to the nation, instigating falsehood and giving impression as what they were saying it was all truth.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:33pm

Pakistan

Morally bankrupt, absconders cannot be flag bearers of democracy: Shibli Faraz

Imran Khan awakened the nation against the corrupt mafia and he would not back down from the struggle against corruption, he added.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:30pm

WHO calls for immediate action amid 'exponential increase' in coronavirus cases

He said there were “incredible stories of hope and resilience, of people and businesses responding creatively to the outbreak, and we need to share these widely.”

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:28pm

PM stresses upon quality higher education for youth

The prime minister was briefed that after completion of first phase, more than 10,000 students from deprived areas would benefit from the Knowledge City.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:26pm

Mega development package to be worked out soon: Asad Umar

He said the prospect of launching mutual mega development projects in Hyderabad being the largest city after Karachi, as well under a joint strategy.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:23pm

Pakistan

PDM public meeting in Quetta to be flop show: Fawad

The opposition leaders had gathered under banner of PDM to halt the ongoing accountability against them which was earlier impossible.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:21pm

Pakistan

Opposition's hue, cry only to hide their corruption: Fawad

Addressing the media at the University of Lahore, he said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif will be in Pakistan by the January 15, 2021.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:19pm

Pak-Afghan trade, economic links to bring people more closers: Sanjrani

He said that the government, Parliament and people of Pakistan had cordial relations with the brotherly people of Afghanistan based on shared history, faith and culture.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:17pm

Asad Umer asks party workers to prepare for upcoming LG elections

"Opposition parties had started moves to save themselves from corruption cases but they would have to pay for what they did to the nation", he maintained.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:14pm

Pakistan

No concession to be given to opposition leaders in cases: Shafqat

The minister said the opposition was using different tactics to give relaxation to them in the corruption cases which was impossible for the government.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:13pm

Opposition parties doing negative politics to hide corruption: Shibli

The minister said the PTI government was effectively working to resolve all issues including bringing down inflation to provide relief to the common man.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:10pm

Pakistan

PTI to launch health insurance in zone one of KPK from Oct 31

Zone one includes all residents of Swat, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Malakand and Chitral, who will start receiving free health services regardless of their financial status from October 31.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 09:38pm

Pakistan

AIG Karachi tests positive for COVID-19

During his absence due to illness, CIA DIG Arif Hanif was given additional charge of AIG Karachi.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 09:14pm

Pakistan reports highest single day rise in COVID-19 cases since July

There are 10,235 active cases.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 09:05pm

World

Kabul suicide attack kills 13 and wounds dozens, as Taliban deny responsibility

A suicide bombing on Saturday at an education centre in the capital city of Kabul, killing at least 13 people (and counting) and wounding dozens.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:41pm

Europe

Turkey's Erdogan says Macron 'needs treatment' over attitude to Muslims

Macron pledged to fight "Islamist separatism", which he said was threatening to take control in some Muslim communities around France, drawing a sharp rebuke from Erdogan.
What is the problem of this person called Macron with Muslims and Islam? Macron needs treatment on a mental level," Erdogan said

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:47pm

World

At least 13 killed in suicide bombing at Kabul education centre

Government meet in Qatar to seek a peace deal even as violence rises and the United States withdraws troops.
security guards as identifying a bomber who detonated explosives in the street outside the Kawsar-e Danish educational centre.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:43pm

USA

Trump votes in Florida before rallies in three states, Biden heads to Pennsylvania

Trump voted at a library in West Palm Beach, near his Mar-a-Lago estate, after switching his permanent residence and voter registration last year from New York to Florida.
With 10 days to go in the campaign, about 54.2 million Americans have already cast early ballots, a pace that could lead to the highest voter turnout in more than a century.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 08:40pm

World

Pakistan is the third-largest contributor to U.N peacekeeping missions across the globe

To commemorate the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, Pakistan’s Armed Forces released a statement, citing the country’s deep commitment to ensuring peace in conflict prone regions across the globe, and the extent of their sacrifice in that responsibility.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:12pm

Europe

Erdogan tells Macron to undergo 'mental checks'

Erdogan also predicted Macron would not do well in the French presidential election in 2022.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 08:05pm

Sports

Chakravarthy five-for keeps Kolkata in IPL play-off race

Chakravarthy returned impressive figures of 5-20 from his four overs to help Eoin Morgan's KKR restrict Delhi to 135 for nine in their chase of 195.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 07:51pm

World

U.S. breaks daily record for coronavirus cases with over 84,000 new infections

The spike in cases comes less than two weeks before the presidential election on Nov. 3 and is hitting battleground states such as Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. On Thursday, the United States reported a near-record 76,195 new cases.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 07:05pm

Pakistan

Footwear exports decrease 9.88pc in 1st quarter

In terms of quantity, the exports of footwear also decreased by 13.47 percent by going down from 3,873 metric tons to 3,351 metric tons.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:59pm

Pakistan

Gold prices remain unchanged at Rs115,350

The price of per tola and ten gram silver witnessed no change in prices.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan military extend best wishes to UN on its 75th anniversary: ISPR

158 Pakistani peacekeepers sacrificed their lives for global peace," says DG ISPR.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:44pm

Exchange

Indian lenders given deadline to implement interest waiver scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government was forced to rethink the loan moratorium scheme which allowed borrowers to not pay loan instalments between March and August,
Earlier this month, the government told the Supreme Court it will waive certain interest levies on loans below 20 million rupees ($272,888) under a health support plan.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:34pm

Europe

Irish PM confident on Brexit, believes British PM wants deal

Both sides have said they made good progress in the latest talks on a last-minute trade deal that would stave off a tumultuous finale to the five-year-old Brexit crisis.
My gut instinct is that the (British) prime minister does want a deal.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:30pm

South Asia

New clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh after Washington talks

The areas of Lachin and Gubadli had come under rocket and artillery fire from inside Armenian terrritory.
The collapse of two Russia-brokered ceasefires had already dimmed the prospect of a quick end to fighting that broke out on Sept. 27 over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:26pm

Europe

Spain's regions urge government to impose state of emergency to allow curfews

10 of Spain's 17 regions, including Valencia, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha and the Basque Country, had called on the government to decree a state of emergency,
Regions expect the government to call an extraordinary Council of Ministers on Sunday to approve the measur.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:24pm

Companies

Coca-Cola European Partners in talks to buy Coca-Cola Amatil

A deal would be the largest involving an Australian company this year.
Shares in bottler Coca-Cola Amatil were halted on Thursday pending an announcement on a "potential material transaction".

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:21pm

South Asia

Iran's leader urges penalties for COVID offenders

Latest officials figures showed the coronavirus had killed 32,320 Iranians and infected 562,705, with 5,814 new cases and 335 fatalities in the previous 24 hours.
Some countries, such as the United States, have the worst kind of management ... Such behaviours and insults are the way of Americans.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

USA

US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive

Beginning Friday, October 23, 2020, the Department is temporarily pausing all training programs related to diversity and inclusion in accordance with Executive Order.
"The pause will allow time for the Department and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review program content," it said.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 06:18pm

South Asia

Afghan road bomb kills nine civilians: officials

The top US envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, said earlier this week that fighting is threatening the peace process.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:09pm

Europe

New virus rules in Madrid as Spain mulls national emergency

Although the government can impose an emergency for up to a fortnight, it would need parliamentary approval to extend it.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 06:03pm

Pakistan

Missing senior reporter returns home

Ali Imran left his home between 7pm and 8pm to go to a nearby bakery on foot, telling his family he would shortly return home.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 05:45pm

Pakistan

PTI, MQM-P to hold big rally after COVID-19 elimination: Asad Umar

The development work will be resumed on the K-IV project and its responsibility was taken by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), says the minister.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 05:15pm

World

Firms to bear $100 bn losses due to Trump’s work visa ban: report

rump signed an Executive Order, which limit the number of employment-based visas the U.S. for the rest of 2020.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:44pm

USA

NATO Secretary General urges Taliban to reduce "unacceptable levels of violence"

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, held a meeting with key personnel from the Western military alliance on Friday, with the Afghan Peace Process a key item on their agenda.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:26pm

Business & Finance

After China’s Skywell, German co to setup electric bus manufacturing unit in Pakistan

Meanwhile, the minister was of the view that the country needs to increase its exports, in order to achieve economic growth and for that one needs to focus on adopting the technology.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 04:21pm

Exchange

4 terrorists killed in Mastung operation: CTD

The CTD recovered suicide jackets, explosives, arms and ammunition from the hideout.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 04:08pm

Pakistan

CM chairs meeting to review law and order situation in Sindh

Murad Ali Shah praised police operation in Katcha areas of Khairpur and Larkana.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 03:43pm

World

Kashmir dispute remains unresolved since over seven decades, PM Khan reminds international community on U.N's 75th anniversary

As the United Nations is set to observe its 75th anniversary, Prime Minister Imran Khan reminded the international community that the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir remains unresolved since over seven decades.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 03:32pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to uplift underdeveloped areas of country: PM Imran

Imran Khan inaugurates a hostel at Cadet College in Isakhel tehsil.

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:27pm

Pakistan

IHC to hear Fawad Chaudhry disqualification case on Nov 16

Chief Justice Athar Minallah will hear the case, according to the cause list issued by the Registrar’s Office.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:06pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan saves $129mn as import substitute, after improved agri produce

The Ministry of National Food Security & Research (NFSR) has informed that during the year Pakistan has produced 76,000 tons and 53,000 tons more of moong and gram respectively, as compared to last year.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

Expelled PML-N leaders meet CM Buzdar once again

These leaders were earlier expelled for meeting the Punjab CM without the permission of PML-N leadership.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 01:35pm

Currency

US dollar hits 5-month low against Pakistani Rupee

During this period, the value of US currency in the interbank market has decreased by Rs. 2.50.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 12:43pm

Technology

Internet body urges govt to reconsider its approach regarding social media rules

The AIC is an industry association of leading internet and technology companies including Airbnb, Amazon. Apple, Cloudflare, Expedia Group, Facebook, Google, SAP, Grab, LinkedIn, LINE, Rakuten, Twitter, Yahoo (Verizon Media), and Booking.com.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:44am

Business & Finance

Japan mulls $95.5 billion extra budget to counter coronavirus: media

Members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are calling for 10 trillion yen in spending, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to formally order an extra budget early next month, the Mainichi said.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 11:20am

Business & Finance

1.6 million people to avail loan facility on easy terms

An agreement was signed between Punjab Small Industries Corporation and Bank of Punjab regarding the Punjab Employment Scheme in the Chief Minister's Office.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 10:57am

Business & Finance

U.S. judge denies new government bid to remove China's WeChat from U.S. app stores

U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler said the government's new evidence did not change her opinion about the Tencent 0700.HK app. As it has with Chinese video app TikTok, the Justice Department has argued WeChat threatens national security.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 10:20am

Currency

China will improve yuan flexibility, central bank governor says

Yi said such moves were needed to promote the opening of the country’s financial services industry. He was speaking at the Bund Summit conference held in Shanghai.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 10:19am

Kerb

U.S. may file antitrust charges against Facebook as soon as November: newspaper

The Federal Trade Commission met privately on Thursday to discuss a probe while state attorneys general under the leadership of New York’s Letitia James have been scrutinizing the company for potential threats to competition, the newspaper reported.

Published 24 Oct, 2020 10:16am

Letters

IMF, WB lowering growth projections

Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) have lowered growth projections for Pakistan. ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:16am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A dog pound

"Islamabad's red zone looks like a dog pound." "I would urge you to be careful, you know and I know how sensitive...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:13am

Opinion

Consequences

Apropos a recent front page news in an English-language daily, that the Prime Minister was angered over delay in...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:12am

Opinion

PIA under greater govt focus

Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Husain has proposed to the federal...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:12am

Business & Finance

NA speaker calls for prioritised Pak-Afghan trade links

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said there was a need to prioritise trade and economic links ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Business & Finance

UK eyes EU trade deal 'as soon as possible'

LONDON: Britain said on Friday it was targeting a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union "as soon as...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Currency

Early trade in New York: Dollar eases against basket of currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar eased against a basket of major currencies on Friday following the final US presidential ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Money & Banking

Sterling set for weekly gain, even after PMI slip

LONDON: The pound fell against the dollar and euro on Friday after the UK Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Industry

UK retail sales extend recovery from virus slump

LONDON: British retail sales have climbed for the fifth month in a row, after a coronavirus-fuelled slump earlier...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Exchange

Developing countries: FPCCI welcomes extension of debt suspension by G20

KARACHI: Mian Anjum Nisar President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has welcomed...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Industry

Pharmaceutical industry has huge export potential: LCCI

LAHORE: The local pharmaceutical industry has brought the essential medicines available for the public at a very low...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Business & Finance

EPZ investors meet Hammad Azhar

KARACHI: EPZ & KCIP Investors' delegation led by Asif Sheikh Javaid, Convener Committee on Export Processing...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Forex

Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling)

KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ...

Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:54am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Saturday'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 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Commodities

Copper drifts lower as investors question recent rally

LONDON: Copper eased on Friday as some investors questioned whether recent gains were exaggerated and not fully...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Commodities

Gold drops

KARACHI: Gold on Friday further declined by Rs350 to Rs115350 per tola on the local market, traders said. Price of...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Commodities

Gold slips below $1,900/oz in NY

NEW YORK: Gold eased in early New York trade on Friday as the dollar recouped some losses, but uncertainty going...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Energy

US natural gas holds near 20-month high

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures traded within a few cents of a 20-month high on Thursday on a slightly smaller than...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Energy

Insurance Ordinance, 2000: PD submits summary to amend Section 166 (3)

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has submitted a summary to the Cabinet to an amendment in Section 166 (3) of the...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Opinion

Turning point in Thailand: Queen's brush with protest

Matthew Tostevin / Patpicha Tanakasempipat / Chayut Setboonsarng / Panu Wongcha-um A defining moment in Thailand's...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Repayment of power sector loan: Rs 72.63 billion supplementary grant approved by government

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a supplementary grant of Rs 72.635 billion for repayment of the power...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Currency

Country remains on 'grey list'

ISLAMABAD: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has strongly urged Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Currency

Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificate unveiled

KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has started issuance of Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificates (INPCs) for overseas...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

US says AIG settles tax shelter lawsuit, forgoes over $400 million tax credits

NEW YORK: American International Group Inc agreed to give up claims to more than $400 million of foreign tax credits...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Presidential reference against Justice Isa quashed by SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noticed no authorization for investigating the affairs against Justice Qazi Faez Isa ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Imran says will talk to British PM to bring back Nawaz

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government is already in talks with the authorities in the...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Currency

Ministry says unable to implement SOE restructuring plan

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has reportedly expressed inability to implement...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am

Currency

Growth and exports

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April and the World Bank (WB) in May 2020 scaled down Pakistan's growth...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:03am

Pakistan

First super vessel of wheat to reach Karachi in November

LAHORE: Under a Government-to-Government agreement signed by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage & Services...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

PM urged to defer EOBI audits for two years

KARACHI: Engr Nisar Ahmed Khan, President SITE Superhighway Association of Industry (SSHAI), has urged the Prime...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

Gulshan-e-Iqbal explosion: SSGC clarifies

KARACHI: A powerful explosion took place in Allah Noor Apartment in Karachi's densely-populated Gulshan-e-Iqbal ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

4,400.68 acres of Railways land occupied illegally: NA told

ISLAMABAD: A total of 4,400.68 acres land of Pakistan Railways around the country is under unauthorised occupation....

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Currency

KP PA condemns Nawaz's tirade against institutions

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday adopted a resolution condemning the tirade of Nawaz Sharif against ...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

Chief of Air Staff pays maiden visit to NUST

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan NI(M) paid his maiden visit to the National...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

Nawaz will be in Pakistan's jail by January 15: Faraz

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said PML-N's absconder leader...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Pakistan

'Punjab Rozgar Scheme': 1.6 million needy people will get jobs: Buzdar

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that 1.6 million needy people will get jobs through...

Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Energy

Oil falls on Libyan output, Covid-19 demand concerns

NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Oil fell roughly $1 a barrel on Friday and headed for a weekly drop on rising Libyan...