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Africa

Sudan welcomes rebels back to Khartoum after peace deal

The United Nations estimates at least 300,000 people were killed and 2.5 million were displaced in the Darfur conflict.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 08:06pm

Pakistan

Unofficial results: PTI takes lead in six constituencies of Gilgit Baltistan

The result of the first polling station stated that PTI's Fida Nashad from GBA-9, Skardu 3, has secured the most number of votes

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 07:38pm

World

Trump admits Democratic rival Joe Biden won US election, but insists poll was fraudulent

In a tweet, Donald Trump says Biden won because the election was rigged

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 07:13pm

Pakistan

Around 4.37pc surplus witnessed in Pak-UK trade: SBP

The overall imports witnessed decrease of 3.82 percent, from $11 billion to US $ 10.6 billion.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 06:26pm

World

World's largest free trade agreement signed in coup for China

First proposed in 2012, the deal was finally sealed at the end of a Southeast Asian summit as leaders push to get their pandemic-hit economies back on track.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:44pm

Europe

German minister sees several more months of virus curbs

The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care has soared from just over 360 in early October to more than 3,300 currently.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:25pm

Africa

UN-led Libya talks enter final day

The meetings came in parallel with military talks earlier in the week to fill in the deals of an October ceasefire deal.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:18pm

Middle East

Israel advances plans for new Jerusalem settler homes

In February, Israel's right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the approval of 3,000 homes in the area.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:15pm

World

Post-Brexit talks enter crunch week with failure looming

The EU is worried about how Britain will subsidise companies.
Too much taxpayer largesse could prove unfair towards firms in Europe, where state aid oversight is strict.

Published 15 Nov, 2020 05:13pm

Pakistan

DURUZHBA-V: Pakistan, Russian forces practice drills for hostage rescue, search operations: ISPR

The joint exercises are seen as another step in growing military-to-military cooperation, indicating steady growth in the relationship between the two countries, whose ties had been marred by Cold War rivalry for decades

Published 15 Nov, 2020 04:09pm

Pakistan

India funded terrorists to disrupt CPEC project, says Qureshi

FM says India wants to create unrest in the country, including Gilgit-Baltistan

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:28pm

World

Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival

The capital New Delhi was blanketed with a thick haze, with the average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the World Health Organization

Published 15 Nov, 2020 02:14pm

Pakistan

Money laundering, fraud charges: FIA registers FIR against Shehbaz Sharif, Jahangir Tareen

Investigators probing the cases said a huge amount of Rs25 billion was deposited in the Sharif Group’s bogus companies from 2008 to 2018

Published 15 Nov, 2020 01:59pm

Pakistan

Passion of GB people show they are desirous of change, tweets Faraz

Information minister says the group of incompetent politicians never prioritise the welfare of the people

Published 15 Nov, 2020 01:23pm

World

Asia forms world's biggest trade bloc, a China-backed group excluding US

The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership at a regional summit in Hanoi, is a further blow to the group pushed by former US president Barack Obama

Published 15 Nov, 2020 11:52am

Pakistan

Worsening situation: Country reports 32 deaths, 2,443 new infections in 24 hours

Tests of 39,410 people were conducted while the disease has claimed lives of 7,141 people so far

Published 15 Nov, 2020 10:51am

Biden to form diverse cabinet with top picks for key positions

Flournoy, who had served as a senior defense adviser in Bill Clinton and Barack Obama’s administrations is likely to become defence secretary as she has been involved in various consultancy roles around military contracts

Published 15 Nov, 2020 09:53am

World

Trump loyalists march in Washington to contest vote result

WASHINGTON: Thousands of Donald Trump supporters rallied in Washington on Saturday, with the president making a...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:26am

Pakistan

Marriyum claims PML-N will win G-B polls

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary Information, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has said that the "imposed"...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Journalist dies of coronavirus

ISLAMABAD: Renowned journalist and senior vice president of National Press Club Islamabad, Arshad Waheed Chaudhry...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Petition on stunting among kids: IHC directs petitioner to approach PM via Citizen's Portal

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed a petitioner seeking court direction to the federal government...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Countrywide corona cases surge to 354,461

ISLAMABAD: The number of positive coronavirus cases on Saturday surged to 354,461 after 2,165 more tested positive...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Marriage hall owners reject new SOPs

KARACHI: Karachi Marriage Hall/Lawn/Banquet Owners Association on Saturday rejected the new SOPs of National Command...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Exchange

Dossier on terror financing unveiled: Evidence show how India seeks to harm CPEC

• Foreign minister warns of increase in terrorist activities in G-B in particular • DG ISPR says recent upsurge...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

Sarwar says Pakistan moving ahead successfully on every front

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting with Speaker Balochistan Assembly Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

President urges world to make India accountable

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday while reiterating the resolve to defend Pakistan against all...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday'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 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Trust in vaccines vital to halting pandemic: WHO

GENEVA: As the world celebrates advances in vaccines against the novel coronavirus, a top WHO expert warned in an...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Bakhtawar's engagement on 27th

KARACHI: Daughter of PPP Co-Chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari and late Benazir Bhutto, Bakhtawar Bhutto...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

SHC's interim order restricts PIA from taking any adverse action against Palpa

KARACHI: The Pakistan Air Line Pilots' Association (Palpa) has taken a stay order against reduction of pilots'...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

China finds coronavirus on packaging of Saudi shrimp

SHANGHAI: The western Chinese city of Lanzhou said on Saturday it had detected the new coronavirus on the packaging...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Ehsaas Programme, BISP: Cybercrime wing being set up to deal with frauds

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to establish a Cybercrime Control Wing under the administrative ambit of...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

G-B Legislative Assembly: Elections today

ISLAMABAD: The elections for the Legislative Assembly of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) are going to be held today in the...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Mutual Funds

SECP defines government debt securities

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has said that Government Debt Securities means ...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Ehsaas Kifalat programme: PM approves increase in number of beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has given approval to increase in the number of beneficiaries of Ehsaas Kifalat...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

POL products' prices may be reduced

ISLAMABAD: The federal government may announce reduction in the prices of petroleum products for the second half of...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Japan may offer corporate tax breaks to firms that digitize: NHK

TOKYO: Japan is considering offering tax incentives to companies that adopt digitalization, public broadcaster NHK...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Goods classification, determination: FBR notifies facility of advance ruling to importers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified facility of advance ruling to importers for customs ...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Currency

Information minister tells media persons: Industrial sector growing despite Covid-19 impact

ISLAMABAD: Country's economy is heading in the right direction and all indicators are showing a positive trend,...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan-Russia JCC on NSGP project planned for next month

ISLAMABAD: The Petro-leum Division plans to hold 8th session of Pakistan-Russia JCC on North South Gas Pipeline...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Country has provided irrefutable evidence: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan stated on Saturday that Pakistan has provided irrefutable evidence of India's...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:23am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 14, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (November 15, 2020)....

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

Covid-19 situation: Punjab records 487 new cases, 7 deaths

LAHORE: Punjab has reported 487 fresh coronavirus cases and seven more deaths during the last 24 hours taking the...

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:22am

Pakistan

KU syndicate meeting approves budget

KARACHI: The University of Karachi Syndicate meeting held on Saturday approved the financial budget of the varsity....

Updated 15 Nov, 2020 03:21am

Africa

Two missiles target Ethiopian airports as Tigray conflict widens

ADDIS ABABA: Two airports in Ethiopia's Amhara state which neighbours Tigray where federal troops are fighting local...