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Currency

Power tariff relief: Right step but one of many

Energy puzzle is necessary to be resolved for the economy to grow on a sustainable path. A crisis was already in the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 11:59am

Sports

Pakistan thump Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series

The last match of the series is scheduled for Tuesday.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 08:58pm

US Elections 2020

Israel's Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US election win, thanks Trump

Biden likely to depart from Trump policy on Iran.
Netanyahu and Trump had particularly close ties.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:16pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets rise; Abu Dhabi eases

Dubai's main share index advanced 1%, boosted by a 3.5% surge in Emaar Properties and a 0.7% increase in sharia-compliant lender Dubai Islamic Bank.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:07pm

World

Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike

The latest seven-day average shows global daily infections are rising by more than 540,000.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:05pm

Exchange

UK PM Johnson says EU trade deal is 'there to be done'

EU's Michel Barnier and Britain's David Frost, will resume talks in London on Monday to "redouble efforts to reach a deal", Johnson's office has said.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:04pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-Small caps join market rally but pandemic could derail them

The Russell 2000 index of small cap stocks is up 4.8% since Nov. 3, compared with a 6% gain in the large cap S&P 500 index over the same time.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:02pm

Energy

OPEC would miss 'friend Trump', wary of strains under Biden, sources say

Trump was involved in talks that led to a deal in which the OPEC and Saudi Arabia worked with allied producers led by Russia.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 06:27pm

Middle East

Iran's Rouhani says Biden win a chance for US to 'compensate for mistakes'

The reimposed sanctions targeted Iran's vital oil industry and banking ties, among other sectors.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 06:20pm

Sports

Bangladesh star out of PSL after failing virus test

Mahmudullah was set to play in PSL, which restarts on next week after a break since March because of the virus.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 06:06pm

Sports

Usman, Rauf keep sloppy Zimbabwe down to 134-7 in second T20

Ryan Burl (32 not out) and Wesley Madhevere (24) were the main scorers.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 05:45pm

US Elections 2020

World's media welcome Trump defeat, warn of Biden challenges

"A new dawn for America", read the headline of The Independent in Britain.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 05:42pm

Europe

Belarus protesters rally again as opposition reaches out to Biden

Several thousand protesters, many carrying the red-and-white opposition flag, joined a march in central Minsk on Sunday.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 05:39pm

Pakistan

Druzhba V: joint Pakistani-Russian military exercise, kicks off

ISPR states the opening ceremony of the drill was held in Tarbela while national anthems of both countries were played at the start of the ceremony

Published 08 Nov, 2020 03:33pm

Pakistan

Rising coronavirus cases: Five areas in Islamabad put under smart lockdown

Deputy Commissioner says these areas will be sealed in the next 24 hours for emerging as covid hotspots

Published 08 Nov, 2020 02:47pm

Global uncertainty could risk World War Three , says UK military chief

Carter says the real risk we have with quite a lot of the regional conflicts that are gong on at the moment

Published 08 Nov, 2020 01:43pm

Pakistan

Sindh Rangers launch app to curb crime in city

The new app will prove beneficial in emergency cases as it will help the law enforcers to respond quickly

Published 08 Nov, 2020 01:17pm

Pakistan

India playing spoiler's role in region, says President Alvi

Arif says a stable and peaceful Afghanistan is a must and Pakistan can help rebuild Afghanistan

Published 08 Nov, 2020 12:28pm

US Elections 2020

Europe's Kashmir Council chief urges Biden to play role in resolving IIOJK dispute

Raza urges the newly-elected president not to ignore security issues in South Asia, especially the Kashmir dispute as it is related to peace in the region

Published 08 Nov, 2020 11:06am

Pakistan

COVID-19 outbreak: 25 deaths, 921 infections reported across country in 24 hours

Sindh reported highest number of cases followed by Punjab with 149,542 infections

Published 08 Nov, 2020 09:58am

US Elections 2020

PM congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on winning US elections

Imran says he is looking forward to Biden's Global Summit on Democracy & working with him to end illegal tax havens & stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt leaders

Published 08 Nov, 2020 09:34am

Exchange

Biden wins race in deeply divided US

WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden captured the US presidency on Saturday as voters narrowly rebuffed Republican...