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Pakistan

Shehbaz, Hamza likely to be released on parole for seven days

Their plea is linked to the approval from the cabinet’s subcommittee, after the approval it would be forwarded to the chief minister Punjab Usman Buzdar.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 10:26pm

Exchange

PM for recommendations to make country's basic sports structure effective

The prime minister said that as majority of Pakistan’s population consisted of youth, the provision of best opportunities of sports was much essential.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:35pm

Pakistan

PTI came to power in 2018 with people's support and votes: Shibli

The incidents of unauthorized persons pressurizing the polling staff were 3.8 per cent in 2013, which fell to 0.5 per cent in 2018.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:33pm

Pakistan

Facilitating trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan will be win win situation for both countries: NA Speaker

He said that follow up of the implementation of the recommendations of the conference would be top priority of this committee.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:29pm

Pakistan

Only 2pc out of 1,210 corruption cases filed against business community: NAB Chairman

Javed Iqbal said he had decided to hold an ‘open Katchery’ on the last Thursday of every month in order to listen to the citizens' complaints related to corruption.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:22pm

Pakistan

Bullion prices on Monday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Monday.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:19pm

Pakistan

PM for taking all possible steps to check spread of coronavirus, protect lives of common people

He also directed to summon the meeting of National Coordination Committee on COVID0-19 for consultation and taking various decisions in that regard.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:16pm

Pakistan

Rs299.7bn released for social sector uplift projects

The Railways Division has received development funds of Rs. 11.7 billion, the Interior Division Rs. 7.38 billion, and the National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Division Rs. 6.88 billion.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:50pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus resurge: PM summons NCC meeting tomorrow

Imran Khan will be briefed on the measures taken to curb the spread of global pandemic and he is expected to give final approval on the closure of educational institutions, which was announced earlier by Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:14pm

Pakistan

Gold price decrease Rs450 per tola

The price of per tola silver declined by Rs. 20 to Rs. 2010 against Rs. 1230 whereas that of ten gram silver went down by Rs. 17.14 to Rs. 1037.38 against Rs. 1054.52.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 08:07pm

Pakistan

PDM's small rallies threat to people's lives, livelihood: Shibli

The minister said the disappointment and frustration of of the PDM leaders after their flopped meeting in Peshawar yesterday was worth seeing.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 08:07pm

Europe

EU's Barnier says "fundamental divergences" persist in UK trade talks

The European Union’s Brexit negotiator said on Monday that big differences persisted in trade talks with Britain but that both sides were pushing hard for a deal.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:49pm

USA

When key U.S. states have to finalize election tallies

The normally little-noticed process by which individual states certify the results of U.S. elections is receiving extra attention this year as outgoing President Donald Trump tries to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:42pm

Pakistan

Wapda provide Rs2 billion for new vehicles to PESCO

He said that we received issues of the power sector from previous governments, PTI government has invested up to 48 billion rupees in this sector to end the electricity problems.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:32pm

Pakistan

CM for extending emergency services of Rescue 1122 to each district of KP

The meeting was informed that citizen losses compensation programme was launched for conflict areas of Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, South and North Waziristan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:30pm

Pakistan

167 more confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in last 24 hours

The DC informed that 47 cases were reported from Potohar town, 39 Rawalpindi Cantt, 50 Rawal town, 5 Gujar khan, 4 Murree, 8 Kalarsyeda, 2 Kahuta and 4 from Taxila.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:29pm

World

Saudi foreign minister denies meeting between Crown Prince and Israeli officials

Earlier, Israeli media said Netanyahu had secretly flown on Sunday to Neom, on the Red Sea, for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 07:29pm

Pakistan

NAB granted time for supplementary reference in worker welfare board case

During the course of proceedings, the NAB prosecutor informed the court that his department would file a supplementary reference in light of investigation from the accused.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:23pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 16 more lives, infects 1322 others

Shah said that 10,837 samples were tested which diagnosed 13,22 cases that constituted 12.2 percent current detection rate.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:21pm

Pakistan

PTI govt inaugurating public welfare projects every other day: CM

The CM regretted the Pakistan Democrat Movement (PDM) was busy in a spate of conspiracies to obstruct the development process.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:18pm

Pakistan

Educational institutions’ closure decision to contain COVID-19: Dr Faisal

The official said the government had adopted an effective strategy to contain increasing number of the COVOD-19 cases.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:15pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia approves 48-hour, 96-hour transit visit visas

The cabinet’s decision came in the framework of improving and developing the regulations related to the entry visas to the Kingdom.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:13pm

World

World must not turn away from Afghanistan: UNHCR

Ross Wilson, the US charge d'affaires in Kabul, said on Twitter that Washington was ready to continue its financial support.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:06pm

Exchange

Putin signs law raising income tax for high earners

The current flat tax system was introduced in 2001 and was among the key reforms of Putin's first presidential term.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:04pm

World

Saudi denies reported talks between Crown Prince, Netanyahu

Netanyahu's office was not immediately available to comment on the reports, and the US State Department declined to weigh in on the issue.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:02pm

Financial

Euro zone government bond yields steady; investors ignore AstraZeneca vaccine news

The spread between German and Italian government bond yields -- essentially the premium Italy is paying for its debt -- stood at 117 basis points, close to a two-and-a-half year low.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:32pm

Asia

Indonesia coronavirus cases pass half million mark

Indonesia saw 118 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing its total fatalities to 16,002.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:29pm

Commodities

China Oct aluminium imports fall for 2nd month as price spread narrows

That was down from 355,999 tonnes in September and well below China's October aluminium exports of 418,894 tonnes, making the country a net exporter for a second month.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:24pm

South Asia

Hong Kong records 73 COVID-19 cases, govt warns situation 'worsening rapidly'

Hong Kong has recorded 5,702 COVID-19 cases and 108 deaths since the pandemic began.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:19pm

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks end higher, Sino-U.S. tensions cap gains

The Hang Seng materials, industrials and energy indexes led the gains, rising 4.6pc, 2.3pc and 3.5pc, respectively.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:15pm

Exchange

China says it will respond to U.S. admiral visit to Taiwan

"The Chinese side will, according to how the situation develops, make a legitimate and necessary response," he said, without elaborating.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:05pm

Perspectives

Waste-to-Energy: The way forward in waste management

Millions and millions of tons of trash is dumped every day, globally, either on landfill sites; to be recycled later...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:06pm

Pakistan

Naeem Bukhari appointed as Chairman PTV for three years

“Pursuant to the provision of Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2017, the federal government is pleased to appoint Shahzad Naeem Bukhari as Independent Director of Pakistan Television Corporation Board,” notification reads.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:10pm

Forex

Sterling rallies on vaccine and Brexit deal optimism

The British currency rose 0.7pc to as high as $1.3382, while against the euro it rose more than half a percent to 88.75 pence, a near two-week high.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 06:02pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling stable, may weaken on importer demand

At 0934GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,700/3,710, unchanged from Friday's close.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Energy

Oil prices rise on back of COVID vaccine news

Brent crude rose 94 cents to $45.90 a barrel by 0913 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 76 cents to $43.18 a barrel. Both benchmarks jumped 5pc last week.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:53pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 rises; AstraZeneca down after vaccine data

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index gained 0.5pc, lifted by shares of energy, mining and financial companies.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:50pm

Europe

Russia reports record high of 25,173 new coronavirus cases

Last week authorities in Buryatia, which borders Mongolia, closed restaurants, shopping malls, bars and public facilities for two weeks in a bid to stem the spread of virus.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:48pm

Energy

UK GAS-Prices rise on colder weather forecasts

The British gas system was over-supplied by 12.4 million cubic metres (mcm) on Monday morning, with demand forecast at 245.5 mcm and flows at 257.9 mcm/day, National Grid data showed.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:43pm

Stocks

European shares extend rally on vaccine cheer, M&A support

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 0945 GMT and hit a fresh high since late February, with energy and banking sectors leading gains.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:38pm

Commodities

Saudi SAGO says local wheat season ended with 385,635 tonnes purchased

Saudi Arabia's grains organisation (SAGO) said on Monday it bought a total of 385,635 tonnes of local wheat at the close of the season, according to a post on its Twitter account.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:31pm

Commodities

Gold slips on AstraZeneca boost to vaccine race

Spot gold edged 0.1pc lower to $1,868.26 per ounce by 0952 GMT and U.S. gold futures fell 0.3pc to $1,866.80.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:30pm

Commodities

Russian wheat prices down after two weeks of growth

Sovecon, another agriculture consultancy in Moscow, said wheat fell by $1 to $253, while barley remained at $215 a tonne.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:20pm

Forex

Rand jumps despite ratings downgrade, EM stocks rally on vaccine hopes

The rand gained 0.8pc with the safe-haven dollar under pressure, while a widely watched EM equities index rose 0.9pc to hit new highs since March 2018, supported by strong gains across Asian bourses.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:16pm

Europe

Ukrainian minister tried to meet Kazakh PM despite expired COVID test

The coronavirus outbreak in Ukraine has spiked to record levels in recent weeks. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the finance minister and health minister all tested positive this month.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:11pm

Stocks

Indian shares rise on vaccine optimism; Reliance gains

India's NSE Nifty 50 index rose on the news and hit a record high, before settling 0.52pc up at 12,926.45. The S&P BSE Sensex ended 0.44pc higher at 44,077.15.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:09pm

Money & Banking

Bank of England's Haldane sees lasting scars from COVID-19 crisis

Britain's economy shrank by a quarter when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in early 2020 and prompted the government to shut down swathes of businesses.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:05pm

Commodities

Palm ends higher on lower production concerns

The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 42 ringgit, or 1.28pc, to 3,330 ringgit ($814.58) a tonne.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:02pm

World

Greenhouse gas levels at new high, despite Covid-19 measures: UN

"The lockdown-related fall in emissions is just a tiny blip on the long-term graph. We need a sustained flattening of the curve," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:03pm

World

EU regulator could approve Covid vaccines 'late 2020, early 2021'

The Amsterdam-based EMA is carrying out "rolling reviews" designed to speed up vaccine approval times on three candidates: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford University-AstraZeneca.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:03pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt decides to reduce business hours after frequent SOP violations

The president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah has opposed the decision saying there will be overcrowding of people at markets if business hours are reduced.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

Energy

LNG tankers heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands

Estimated arrival dates, often revised by port authorities and AIS Live ship-tracking data on Refinitiv Eikon, are updated below.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:59pm

Africa

South African anti-graft panel to ask police to probe Zuma walkout

But Zondo tossed out this application on Thursday, saying it "failed to meet the test for a reasonable apprehension of bias."

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:00pm

Europe

Swiss report 9,751 new coronavirus cases in three days

The total number of confirmed cases in Switzerland and neighbouring principality Liechtenstein increased to 300,352 and the death toll rose by 213 to 3,788.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:55pm

Africa

Mauritanian ex-president Abdallahi dies

Born in 1938, Abdallahi became the first democratically elected head of state in Mauritania in April 2007.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:56pm

British PM to announce mass virus testing programme

This comes after the city of Liverpool this month held England's first city-wide testing, which the government hailed as a success leading to a "substantial fall" in cases.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:53pm

Europe

UK economy shrinks as new lockdown shuts services firms

The decline was smaller than a slump to 42.5 forecast in a Reuters poll of economists, however, and less severe than the drop in the euro zone.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:52pm

World

Brussels warns on press freedom as France pushes security law

French journalists and press freedom advocates have protested against the planned law, which would limit the right to film or photograph on-duty police officers.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:46pm

Stocks

Nigerian stocks fall to two-week low after Q3 data shows recession

The all-share index fell 1.07pc to 33,773.72 points, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, led by the banking sector, down 5.79pc.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:48pm

Pakistan

Shehbaz, Hamza seek two-week parole to attend Begum Shamim Akhtar's funeral

They want to attend the last rites of Begum Shamim Akhtar, the mother of Shehbaz and Nawaz Sharif who passed away in London on Sunday.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:51pm

Commodities

Tunisia tenders to buy durum, soft wheat and barley

In its last reported tender on Nov. 3, Tunisia's state grains agency purchased about 50,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat and 50,000 tonnes of animal feed barley.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:43pm

World

Europe threatens 'measures' against parties obstructing Libya peace

It said that the four countries shared the opposition of Libyans "to all foreign interference, and support their willingness to come together in peaceful and patriotic dialogue".

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:44pm

Pakistan

Govt taking serious steps for Dr Aafia’s return: PM’s aide

“The government is working for the return of Pakistanis imprisoned in different countries,” said Awan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:36pm

Astra/Oxford seek coronavirus vaccine approval after 'effective' trials

US biotech giant Pfizer and German partner BioNTech have already sought approval to roll out their coronavirus vaccine early.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:41pm

World

Seven dead after drinking hand sanitiser in Russian village

The consumption of alcohol substitutes due to their cheap price is not uncommon in Russia's poorer regions.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:39pm

Taliban rigging drones to drop bombs, Afghan spy chief says

Shiraj did not confirm the report, but he noted that the Taliban have used drones in Kunduz and Paktia provinces.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 04:34pm

World

For the first time, Rhodes Scholars selected virtually amid COVID-19

The trust announced the winners on early Sunday, which include 22 students of color. Ten are Black, which ties the record for the most Black students elected in a single year.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 03:58pm

Currency

SBP's Monetary Policy Committee maintain policy rate at 7pc

On the inflation front, recent out-turns have been on the higher side, primarily due to increases in food prices.
As per SBP, exports have recovered to their pre-COVID monthly level of around $2 billion in September and October, with the strongest recovery in textiles, rice, cement, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:08pm

World

UNHCR Chief urges international community to continue aid to Afghanistan, ahead of major donor conference

On Monday, UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi has urged the international community to extend greater support for refugees and internally displaced people in Afghanistan.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:01pm

World

Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show

The vaccine developed by Oxford University was 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 when it was administered as a half dose followed by a full dose at least one month apart, according to data from the late-stage trials in Britain and Brazil.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:19pm

World

US COVID-19 cases surpass 3 million mark in November

As per the data from Johns Hopkins University, over 3 million new cases were reported between November 1 and 22. That is about a quarter of all US cases since the beginning of this global pandemic.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 02:43pm

Exchange

KSE100 Nosedives by over 800pts as Schools Close

Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark KSE-100 Index nosedived by over 800 points with news of schools closing down nationwide.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 02:28pm

Pakistan

Government announces to close all educational institutes from Thursday

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that all students will be having online classes from November 26.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 02:15pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claimed over 200 lives across Pakistan last week

A weekly analysis of the COVID-19 stats showed during the period 2,556.7 people test positive for the deadly virus per day, leading to a total of 17,897 infections in a week. 6,051 patients recovered in Pakistan in the past week.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:58pm

Technology

Broadband Penetration in Pakistan Quadrupled in 5 years: SBP

Broadband penetration in the economy quadrupled in the last five years from only 8.9 percent in June 2015 to 39.1 percent by March 2020, according to the State Bank of Pakistan

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:20pm

World

Israeli PM, Mossad chief secretly flew to Saudi Arabia; met Crown Prince MBS, US Secretary of State Pompeo: Reports

On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia to hold a series of covert meetings with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to Israeli officials.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:09pm

Companies

TPL Trakker to Provide Fleet Management Services to Sialkot’s Dry Port

Following the partnership, TPL Trakker will provide SDPT a customized solution catered to address their business needs.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest LoC violations that left 11 injured

On Sunday, 11 civilians including six women and four children were injured when the Indian Army resorted to an unprovoked ceasefire violation in Khuiratta Sector along LoC.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:03pm

Perspectives

Tough Questions Expected by IHC on DG CAA Appointment Hearing

On a petition filed by an aviation stake holder, 03 November 2020, Chief Justice Mr Justice Athar Minnallah remarked...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 12:58pm

Life & Style

Temple kissing scenes in A Suitable Boy stir trouble for Netflix India

Many say the scope for creative freedom is narrowing in India, especially when it involves any depiction of Hindu-Muslim relations.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 01:00pm

Industry

Pakistan’s First Ever Motorsports Arena to be Build in KPK

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to build the Pakistan's first-ever motorsports arena in Kheshgi, Nowshera.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 12:43pm

Currency

SBP's MPS: Expert anticipates continuation of ‘accommodating monetary policy’

The analyst said that the SBP has forecasted headline inflation of 7-9pc, according to which the real interest rate is 0-2pc on a forward-looking basis which will probably be maintained.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 12:34pm

USA

President-elect Biden expected to select Antony J. Blinken as Secretary of State

Antony J. Blinken, former Deputy Secretary of State during the Obama Administration, is expected to be nominated for the Secretary of State under President-elect Biden's new administration; with other key appointments including U.N. Ambassador and National Security Adviser.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 12:17pm

Life & Style

Taylor Swift wins big at the AMAs, says she’s re-recording her early music

The pop star won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but missed the show for a good reason

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 11:47am

Middle East

Yemen's Houthis say they fired missile at Saudi Aramco site in Jeddah

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Monday said it fired a missile at a distribution station operated by the Saudi Aramco oil company in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea city of Jeddah and struck it

Published 23 Nov, 2020 11:32am

Pakistan

17 areas in Hyderabad go into smart lockdown today

The smart lockdown will last till December 5.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 11:20am

Technology

Microsoft introduces free 24-hours video calling option

For this, the host will need a Microsoft account, after which he will be able to add up to 300 people to the call. If for some reason the host cannot speak, he can leave the meeting so that other people can continue talking for hours.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:45am

World

Khalilzad welcomes Pak-Afghan joint vision, says it is an opportunity to move forward on peace

He also welcomed Pakistan's commitment to work for a reduction of violence and a ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:37am

Business & Finance

Oil prices extend gains on COVID vaccine hopes

Sentiment was also bolstered by hopes that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and other producers, a group known as OPEC+, will keep crude output in check.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:32am

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s improvement in WTO's TFA implementation adding value to economy: Shaikh

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that the World Trade Organization's Trade...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:07am

Currency

Dollar pinned near major support as vaccine progress weighs

A holiday in Japan also made for sparse liquidity and made investors reluctant to test major chart barriers on a number of dollar pairs.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:59am

Business & Finance

Singapore upgrades third-quarter GDP, sees economy returning to growth next year

The economy is expected to grow 4% to 6% next year.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:55am

Business & Finance

In latest China jab, U.S. drafts list of 89 firms with military ties

The list, if published, could further escalate trade tensions with Beijing and hurt U.S. companies that sell civil aviation parts and components to China, among other industries.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:52am

Currency

Asian shares rise as investors count on vaccine relief

A top official of the U.S. government’s vaccine development effort said Sunday that the first vaccines could be given to U.S. healthcare workers and others recommended by mid-December.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:47am

Pakistan

Govt to decide on schools' closure today

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood will chair a meeting today.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 09:41am

Life & Style

More Pakistani movies, dramas to be screened in China: Haque

The Pakistani ambassador to Beijing says nearly a hundreds events are planned in the coming year to celebrate 70 years of relations between the two countries.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 09:23am

World

G20 says it will strive for fair global access to COVID-19 vaccine

G20 nations will work to “protect lives, provide support with a special focus on the most vulnerable, and put our economies back on a path to restoring growth.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 09:11am

BR Research

Interview with Samer Chedid, CEO Nestlé Pakistan

Megafarms can improve yields, attract FDI, and reduce carbon footprint Samer Chedid began his journey in Nestlé...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:45am

BR Research

On social media rules

The fixation with controlling social media content isn’t going away. Earlier this year, “Citizens Protection...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:40am

BR Research

Cement’s catapult

A few months ago, hitting 5 million tons in a month was a huge feat for the cement industry but dispatches are now...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:35am

BR Research

Sindh livestock needs a giant leap

As one of its many counter acting measures to Covid-19’s impact on livelihoods and earnings, Sindh government has...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:30am

Cotton

Textile exports looking good

Textile exports have carried the flag rather well in trying times. The only thing separating 4M exports in FY21 and...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 07:25am

World

Biden to name first Cabinet picks on Tuesday

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden will announce the first of his Cabinet appointments on Tuesday and is...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:18am

Pakistan

Pakistan Navy ship visits Jordan’s Port of Aqaba

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR (with embarked helicopter) visited the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, as part of...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:18am

Pakistan

Railway track blown-up in Bolan

QUETTA: Unknown men blew up a railway track near Mach area of Bolan district on Sunday which was suspended train...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:17am

Pakistan

PDM rally’s boycott: KP people show political wisdom: Faraz

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Sunday said that the lack of...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:16am

Pakistan

Maryam advises Nawaz to stay in London

ISLAMABAD: Former prime Nawaz Sharif may not be able to accompany his mother’s body to Pakistan as his daughter...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:16am

Pakistan

AJK PM denounces fresh unprovoked Indian firing at LoC

MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Sunday strongly denounced fresh...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:16am

Currency

‘India most unsafe country for minorities’

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Deputy Secretary Information Central Punjab Rana Akhtar Hussain has said that...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:15am

Pakistan

Chohan’s advice to Nawaz

KARACHI: Punjab Minister for Prisons Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan advised Nawaz Sharif to come back with his mother’s...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:14am

Pakistan

Covid-19 crisis: ECOSOC chief for urgency in developing conflict-sensitive responses

UNITED NATIONS: A virtual joint meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council and the Peace-building Commission has...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:14am

Pakistan

PDM using different tactics to get NRO: Murad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Sunday said the Pakistan ...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 04:13am

Business & Finance

Germany plans for $190bn in new debt in 2021

BERLIN: German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz plans to take on at least 160 billion euros ($190 billion) in new debt ...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:58am

Mazari deletes her anti-French president tweet

ISLAMABAD: After a clarification from French Ambassador to Pakistan on Sunday that the ‘ID numbers’ are not...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:55am

Removal of FAT chief for Benami Transactions: IHC issues notices to PM’s office, ED, law ministry

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court has issued notices to the office of Prime Minister of Pakistan, Establishment...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:54am

Mother of Nawaz, Shehbaz dies in London

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif’s...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:53am

China to launch moon probe

BEIJING: China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:52am

Tax expert highlights flaws in Finance Act 2019

ISLAMABAD: International tax expert Dr Ikramul Haq has said that the Finance Act, 2019 has distorted the direct...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:51am

Country records highest death toll in 4 months

ISLAMABAD: Amid Covid-19 spike in the country, Pakistan has reported 59 deaths on Sunday, the highest daily toll in...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:50am

Sports

Master Paints wins Lt-Gen Shah Rafi Alam Memorial Polo Cup

LAHORE: Master Paints clinched the Lt-Gen Shah Rafi Alam Memorial Polo Cup after beating Diamond Paints/FG Polo by...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:49am

Manufacturing of SIM, smart cards: Hamad-led body formed to finalise suggestions

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has constituted committee under the chairmanship...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:42am

US exits ‘Open Skies’ defence treaty

WASHINGTON: The US said it formally left the Open Skies defence treaty on Sunday, one of several international...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:41am

G20 leaders pledge fair distribution of coronavirus vaccine

RIYADH: G20 leaders said Sunday they will "spare no effort" to ensure the fair distribution of coronavirus vaccines...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:40am

Exchange

Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed in NW operation

ISLAMABAD: One soldier embraced martyrdom, while four terrorists were killed during an Intelligence Based Operations...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:39am

PDM ‘violates’ ban, steps up pressure on govt

PESHAWAR: Amid stringent security arrangements, the Opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) organised its...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:38am

PDM endangering lives, livelihoods: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday came down hard on the leadership of Pakistan Democratic Alliance ...

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 03:36am

Opinion

Voice of the vote

Rigged. Stolen. Cheated. Conspired. Pre and post-election such adjectives are common, by losers. From the remote...