News Archives for Latest - 2020-11-28

Pakistan

BISE extends date for enrollment of 9th class students with late fee

The Secretary Education, in a notification issued on Saturday, allowed all 9th class students of government and private sector educational institutions to submit enrollment forms with a late fee of Rs 500 to December 14.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:17pm

World

U.S. vaccine plans take shape but no let-up on restrictions

United Airlines has begun moving shipments of the vaccine, developed by Pfizer Inc, on charter flights to ensure it can be quickly distributed once it is approved, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:17pm

Pakistan

IRSA releases 116,000 cusecs water

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa and Sukkur was recorded as 89,000, 48,100 and 11,500 cusecs respectively.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:12pm

Pakistan

Nursing staff of ATH starts protest in the wake of COVID-19

The female nurse has joined the duty on the new ward while the male has rejected the transfer and with the support of other male nursing staff staged a protest, they also claimed the medical director of the hospital disgraced them also boycotted the ward duty.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:10pm

Pakistan

Those serving humanity to be remembered always: governor

He said that it was crucial for prosperity of the country that the living standard of the poor was raised, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was working for the same mission.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:08pm

Pakistan

Asad Umar condoles with the Abbasi family

Asad Umar stayed there for some time and condoled with MPA Moazzam Ali Khan Abbasi, Former Senator Dr. Safdar Ali Abbasi, Ms. Naheed Khan Abbasi, Barrister Kazim Ali Abbasi and other members of his family.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:06pm

Pakistan

Opposition gatherings expose arsonist mindset: Senator Shibli

In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he asked what the rejected and corrupt were doing in Multan.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 08:04pm

Pakistan

Sindh report 1,389 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah giving daily briefing about coronavirus said that the positive cases were reported after they performed 9,072 tests in the province during the past 24 hours.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 06:37pm

Technology

021 Disrupt 2020 to host 5000+ Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Disruptors in Pakistan

021 Disrupt, Pakistan’s premier technology and entrepreneurship conference by The Nest I/O, is taking place virtually from November 30th-December 5th, 2020.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 06:00pm

Pakistan

PIT working for development of all districts: Asad Umar

The minister said that the centre, through Sindh government, was going to execute federal-funded development projects.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's earn respect through successful foreign policy: Shibli Faraz

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan always met with foreign leaders on equality basis and never compromised on the dignity of the nation and country.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Pakistan

Opposition must call off rallies, PM rules out further permission for PDM jalsas

He said he would not give any National Reconciliation Ordinance to the opposition leaders no matter how many rallies they stage.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Pakistan

Violation of law will result in legal action against opposition: Gill

He said when the opposition did not get the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), then they have started a riot and action was taken on violation of laws", he added.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Industry

U.S. agency opens probe into 115,000 Tesla vehicles over suspension issue

Tesla in February 2017 issued a service bulletin describing a manufacturing condition that may result in front suspension fore link failures, NHTSA said.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Europe

Ukraine's total coronavirus cases exceed 700,000

He said 184 patients had died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to 12,093.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 21,695

The reported death toll rose by 379 to 15,965, the tally showed.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

South Asia

China reports six new COVID-19 cases vs five a day earlier

China also reported four new asymptomatic patients, compared with eight a day earlier.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Europe

Russia reports 27,100 new coronavirus cases, 510 deaths

Authorities also confirmed 510 deaths related to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, pushing the official national death toll to 39,068.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

World

Rouhani says Iran will retaliate for scientist killing 'at the proper time'

"Our people are wiser than to fall in the trap of the Zionist regime (Israel) ... Iran will surely respond to the martyrdom of our scientist at the proper time," he said.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Middle East

Iranian president accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist

Iran's clerical and military rulers have threatened revenge for Friday's killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, which could further increase tensions in the Middle East region and beyond.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:54pm

Pakistan

PPP, PML-N workers ‘forcefully’ taken control of PDM's rally venue in Multan

Workers forcefully entered the venue by breaking the locks of three of the six stadium gates. They removed roadblocks placed around the venue by the authorities to keep the opposition alliance from holding its public meeting on Monday.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

Industry

E-commerce Market Grows by 55.5pc with Growth in Digital Payments: SBP

Pakistan's e-commerce market is estimated to have expanded to Rs 234.6 billion in FY20 during the pandemic, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 05:00pm

Pakistan

Christian workers accused of blasphemy exonerated

On Saturday, the Pakistan Muttahida Ulema Council exonerated six Christian workers accused of blasphemy.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:43pm

World

Indian farmers clash with police in protest over market reform

Police fired several rounds of tear gas at some places on the outskirts of Delhi and used water cannons at entry points to stop the farmers coming into the city centre.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:46pm

Exchange

Pakistan economy is underway of recovery: MoF Report

According to the report, the budget deficit reached Rs 484 billion.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:29pm

Pakistan

Efforts are underway to bring Nawaz Sharif back to Pakistan: Ijaz Shah

Commenting on Opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rallies against federal government, the minister insisted that they should think about lives of masses as coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resurging across the country.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:07pm

USA

Pandemic will not improve over holiday season, Fauci warns

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, there is little hope of the coronavirus pandemic to improve over the holiday season.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 04:14pm

Money & Banking

ECB sees lower inflation but growth outlook brighter: de Guindos

The central bank has said it will announce the terms of its new stimulus package, mainly consisting of more bond purchases and subsidised loans to banks, at its December meeting.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:08pm

Asia

Malaysia will hold an election after coronavirus is over: PM

Muhyiddin said he met UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi this week and they agreed to mend ties between their parties and avoid competing against each other when an election is called.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 04:05pm

World

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 61.56 million, death toll at 1,442,309

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

Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:59pm

Pakistan

NAB initiates inquiry into Sindh wheat scam

The bureau has acquired evidence regarding the missing wheat sacks worth millions of rupees in Shaheed Benazirabad district.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 04:04pm

Europe

UK Universities perpetuate institutional racism: Report

According to a recent report, universities in the United Kingdom perpetuate institutional racism and that vice-chancellors should undero racial literacy training.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:48pm

Pakistan

Funeral prayers of Begum Shamim held in Lahore

She will be buried next to the grave of her husband, Mian Sharif at the family's Jati Umra estate.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:43pm

Asia

Malaysia will hold an election after coronavirus is over: PM

Malaysia will hold a general election when the novel coronavirus pandemic is over, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Saturday, shortly after he averted a showdown by winning parliamentary support for his administration’s budget.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:30pm

World

Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks down

EU negotiator Michel Barnier arrived for talks in London on Saturday morning. He said on Friday night that he was “very happy” to be back in the city and would keep working with “patience and determination”.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:26pm

Pakistan

Bilawal vows to restore sacked Pakistan Steel Mills employees

"We will not let the PTI get away with this economic murder," Bilawal tweeted.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:09pm

World

UK securely deployed units to guard Saudi Arabia oil fields: report

The UK's Ministry of Defence commenting on the issue stated that oil fields are "critical economic infrastructure" and that gunners from the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery were needed to help defend against drone strikes.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 02:54pm

Exchange

Visa issue: FM Qureshi meets UAE minister on OIC sidelines

The meeting came on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers being held in Niamey, Niger.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 02:50pm

USA

8 million Americans have slipped into poverty during the pandemic, new study says

According to a study, 8 million Americans have slipped into poverty amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the African American and Latino community faring the worst.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 02:43pm

Business & Finance

Diamond Paints Sales Revenue Surpass Rs. 1 Billion in October 2020

Diamond Paints' Sales Revenue exceeded Rs. 1 Billion during the month of October 2020, without laying off any...

Published 28 Nov, 2020 01:56pm

Pakistan

Begum Shamim Akhtar’s body reaches Lahore

The body reached in Lahore via British Airways flight and was received by members of the Sharif family and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders and workers at the Allama Iqbal International airport.

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 01:54pm

Business & Finance

Following COVID-19 SOPs is good for business, finds Study

“When people feel safer to spend, or more importantly, when the pandemic is kept at bay, the economy is more likely to have a quick recovery. Not to mention the lives that will be saved.”

Published 28 Nov, 2020 01:23pm

Life & Style

Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari gets engaged in private ceremony in Karachi

For the engagement, Bakhtawar wore a monochrome peach outfit created by designer Nida Azwer, accompanied with a meticulously handworked chadar featuring Mughal miniature portraits.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 01:00pm

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank sees trade finance at pre-COVID levels by mid-2021

“Since the news that a COVID-19 vaccine might be broadly available in the New Year, our global trade finance outlook has improved,” said Daniel Schmand, Deutsche Bank’s Head of Trade Finance and Lending.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 12:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,672 more coronavirus recoveries

So far, 337,553 people have recovered from COVID-19.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 12:29pm

Business & Finance

Chinese cos to setup smartphone manufacturing plant in Pakistan

Under the agreement, Chinese companies will jointly set up the first smartphone manufacturing plant at M3 Industrial Estate, Faisalabad.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 12:12pm

Business & Finance

PayPal, Square’s Cash App buying spree fuelling Bitcoin rally

As per details, PayPal has already bought 70 percent of newly issued bitcoin, while Square is estimated to be buying about 40pc.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 11:25am

World

Killing of suspected Iranian nuclear mastermind risks confrontation as Trump exits

An Iranian scientist long suspected by the West of masterminding a secret nuclear bomb program was killed in an ambush near Tehran on Friday that could provoke confrontation between Iran and its foes in the last weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 11:01am

Business & Finance

Shell may permanently shut Louisiana refinery next week

Shell announced on Nov. 5 the refinery, located 57 miles (92 km) west of New Orleans, was to close after the company failed to find a buyer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 11:00am

Business & Finance

Completion of IMF program necessary for Pakistan, says Azhar

He said that despite the economic stability, it was necessary to complete the IMF program.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:53am

World

Factbox: Attacks on scientists in Iran

Fakhrizadeh died of injuries in hospital after assassins fired on his car, Iran’s armed forces said in a statement.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:45am

Iran's Zarif says Israel likely to be involved in killing of Iranian scientist

“This cowardice - with serious indications of Israeli role -shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators,” Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:42am

Business & Finance

Germany to provide over $22mn for Pakistan’s Health & Power sector

The amount will be provided through German Development Bank-KfW.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:41am

World

WHO says it wants to see clinical data on Russia's Sputnik vaccine

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is more than 90% effective.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:40am

World

Ten COVID-19 vaccines seen by mid-year, head of global pharma group says

Vaccines by Pfizer and BioNtech, as well as Moderna and AstraZeneca have shown promising results in large clinical trials.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:35am

Technology

Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks

In October, Tesla released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a “Full Self Driving” software upgrade to an undisclosed number of “expert, careful” drivers.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 10:06am

Opinion

Suspected North Korean hackers targeted COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca

Suspected North Korean hackers have tried to break into the systems of British drugmaker AstraZeneca in recent ...

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:59am

Opinion

Battle of the billionaires: Bezos, Ambani gun for India retail supremacy

Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani, two of the world's richest men, face a turning point in a battle for preeminence in...

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:57am

Letters

Covid-19 situation spiralling out of control?

The country had over 3,000 corona virus positive cases for second day on Thursday. That the situation is highly...

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:49am

Tobacco sector: 'Levying health tax will negatively hit collection'

LAHORE: Health tax to be levied on the tobacco industry, being lobbied for by the anti-tobacco sector, is destined ...