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Pakistan

99 more patients test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

According to NCOC Hyderabad is on the top of the hotspot cities having 12 % positivity ratio followed by mega cities of Pakistan.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 11:46pm

Pakistan

Govt not in favour of taking punitive action against PDM leaders violating SOPs: Asad

The minister said that media should launch a drive to convince the Opposition leaders for ceasing public meeting.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 11:35pm

Pakistan

Federal govt not take decision as unilaterally on education during COVID-19: Shafqat

Shafqat Mehmood said democracy was the name of rule of law and every one was equal before the law.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 11:31pm

Pakistan

Fish bring good business in winter

The fisherman bring fish from different dams including Sandimar Dam, Shah Pur Dam, Misriot Dam, Rawal Dam etc to the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:56pm

Pakistan

Senate, general elections to be held on time: governor

If the opposition wanted to end accountability process, it would never happen, he asserted.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:55pm

Pakistan

Man shot dead brother over petty issue

He told police that his uncle Habib Ullah got provoked at some point in the brawl and allegedly opened fire on his father leaving dead in the cold blood on the spot and fled the crime scene.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:53pm

Pakistan

CM approves development projects worth billions for Lahore

The CM ordered for speedy execution of all these projects. He said that the government would provide resources and funds on a priority basis for these projects.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:52pm

Pakistan

Balochistan to establish nine PCR labs: Jam Kamal

The government had been working to provide protection equipments to the doctors in a bid to resolve their concerns.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:41pm

World

UK's Johnson can remove law-breaking clauses if he wishes, says FT

"No one in government is certain whether Mr Johnson will ultimately push the point," the FT report said.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:37pm

World

Downing St denies report PM Johnson wants Cameron to lead climate summit

"It's not true at all," a spokeswoman said in response to a request for comment from Reuters. "We are happy to knock it down."

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:26pm

Europe

German Santas still race despite pandemic rules German Santas still race despite pandemic rules

"We think it is very sad that the run can't take place normally this year," said running club member Sebastian Stolle.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:23pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-After blazing energy rally, investors check the fuel gauge

Cabot Wealth Management, an investment advisor which manages $900 million, is staying away from oil and gas companies, said Chief Investment Officer Rob Lutts.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:21pm

Biden to meet with US vaccine adviser Slaoui this week

Slaoui said part of the confusion may be that the government's plan relies on state health agencies to deliver the vaccine.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:20pm

Middle East

Kuwait emir accepts post-election government resignation: KUNA

Kuwait’s emir accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah and asked the cabinet to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new government is appointed.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:07pm

Europe

Incoming Moldovan president rallies supporters to demand snap parliamentary vote

Sandu’s supporters protested after parliament on Thursday hastily pushed through a law to strip her of control of the intelligence service.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 07:02pm

World

Russia reports record 29,039 new COVID-19 cases

Authorities confirmed 457 deaths related to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the official national death toll to 43,141.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:40pm

Sports

Misbah says not being allowed to train hurt Pakistan's preparations in NZ

"For the T20Is, we have retained the squad that has been playing together for some time," Misbah said.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:37pm

Energy

Oman sets up new energy company to raise capital

Block 6 is Oman's largest oil and gas operation, according to energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:35pm

Energy

Saudi Arabia raises official January crude price to Asia

Aramco also set its OSP for Arab light crude oil to Northwestern Europe to minus $1.40 a barrel to ICE Brent.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:33pm

Business & Finance

Volkswagen CEO expects autonomous cars on the market after 2025

Herbert Diess cited the improving performance of computer chips needed in autonomous cars while developments in artificial intelligence are also speeding the process.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:28pm

World

UK's Frost back in Brussels seeking Brexit deal UK's Frost back in Brussels seeking Brexit deal

We will be working very hard to try to get a deal

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:26pm

Energy

Iran prepares to raise oil exports if sanctions eased

Rouhani said on Sunday that his country was preparing for a speedy increase of its oil production, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:23pm

Energy

Venezuela: Top oil exporter in dire straits

With a third of its 30 million people going hungry, embattled President Nicolas Maduro still hopes to retake congress from the opposition in Sunday's elections.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Sports

India's Rahane, Pujara in the runs against Australia A

8 Pace spearhead Pattinson, a member of Australia's Test squad, was the pick of the bowlers on day one, taking 3-58.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Asia

South Korea tightens virus curbs in Seoul region

Sunday's figures take the total number of cases in the country to more than 37,000.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure

"We know that 100 percent access to fishing waters in the UK maritime zone is finished," European Affairs minister Clement Beaune told le Journal du Dimanche.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

World

Indonesia minister arrested over pandemic aid corruption

Batubara has been accused of involvement in a bribery scheme linked to one such aid project.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Record US virus cases as reports say British queen to get vaccine soon

Cafes will continue to serve only takeaways, while restaurants must close by 9 pm, with only deliveries permitted afterwards.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Sports

Wade, Smith half-centuries in Australia's 194-5 at India T20

Starc was withdrawn on compassionate grounds due to a family illness and will miss the final two matches of the series, while Hazlewood has a back injury.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

Stocks

Qatari shares rise on hopes of end to Gulf rift

In Abu Dhabi, the index finished 1.4% up, with the United Arab Emirates' largest lender First Abu Dhabi Bank rising 2.2%.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:17pm

Pakistan

About 838,770 tons rice valuing US $ 499.485 million exported

The exports of basmati rice during the period under review reduced by 34.87pc as compared the exports of same period of last year, the data reveled.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:12pm

Pakistan

National COVID positivity inches up at 7.94 percent; 2,436 patients critical

The highest positivity ratio was observed in Mirpur which was 22 percent followed by Karachi 17.39 percent and Peshawar 16.02 percent, according to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC).

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:06pm

World

Belarus opposition rallies in latest protest

In the first days of the demonstrations in August, Belarus police detained thousands of protesters, with many reporting torture and abuse in custody.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:07pm

Sports

Pandya powers India home in thrilling T20 finish

Smith was caught at the third attempt by Pandya at long-off from leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal off 38 balls with three fours and two sixes.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:00pm

Pakistan

UAF to auction agri produce on Dec 17

UAF spokesman told APP that the carrots were grown in Murabbah No.39 ,while its auction will be held at PARS Farm Jhang road.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 06:00pm

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to get Covid-19 vaccine 'in weeks': reports

Meanwhile, plans are reportedly being stepped up to ensure any complications arising from the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 do not impact its roll-out.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:57pm

Pakistan

Govt taking effective measures for economy: Dr Firdous

She discussed the expected visit of the prime minister and Chief Minister Usman Bazdar to Sialkot on Dec 9.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:57pm

Sports

Starc out of India Twenty20 series on compassionate grounds

"We will give Mitch all the time he needs and welcome him back into the squad with open arms whenever he feels the time is right for him and his family," said Langer.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:55pm

Pakistan

SC to hear NAB plea for cancellation of Durrani’s bail on Thursday

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi will hear the appeals against his bail in the assests beyond means cases.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:55pm

Sports

South Koreans Ryu and Park, US teen Noh share LPGA lead

World number five Park fired a 69, making a birdie at the sixth as well as back-to-back birdies at the eighth and ninth before her lone bogey at the par-3 11th.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:52pm

Pakistan

Govt utilizing all resources for development of country: minister

These views were expressed by Provincial Minister for Sports Rai Timur Hayat Bhatti while inaugurating a road at Mouza Budi Dhadian of PP-81 here on Sunday.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:52pm

Trump shows no surrender in first post-election rally

He has denounced Republican secretary of state Brad Raffensperger as an "enemy of the people."

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s review petition on Tuesday

The petitioners had sought review and removal of paragraph 2 to 11 of the June 19 verdict.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Pakistan

Govt keen to ensure facilities to persons with different abilities

The speakers of the seminar highlighted the role of Physiotherapy, Psychology and other Rehabilitation disciplines in rehabilitation of disabled.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Business & Finance

Has the ECB made the wealth gap wider?

When it buys debt from financial institutions on secondary markets, i.e. after the debt has already been issued, the ECB and other central banks effectively lower the rate of interest that countries and companies must offer to obtain funds.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:47pm

World

95 arrests at French security law protests: minister

The numbers demonstrating on Saturday were significantly down, with the nationwide figure at 52,350 against 133,000 a week earlier, the interior ministry said.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 05:00pm

World

Kuwait opposition makes strong gains in parliamentary elections

Like most Gulf countries, Kuwait's economy has been hit hard by the double whammy of the pandemic and the depressed price of oil.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 04:57pm

USA

Maduro eyes victory as Venezuela polls open despite opposition boycott

Victory will give Maduro's ruling Socialist Party control of an expanded 227-seat National Assembly -- the only institution not in its hands.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 04:55pm

World

Japan space agency hails return of asteroid dust on Earth

When the probe arrives at the asteroid in July 2031, it will be approximately 300 million kilometres from Earth.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 04:49pm

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 66,498,750 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 42,166,400 are now considered recovered.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 04:46pm

Technology

021Disrupt brings online 7300+ international and local innovators together to shake the Pakistani entrepreneurial ecosystem

7300+ entrepreneurs and innovators attend 021Disrupt, 5 major investment announcements, 315+ startup office hours.

Published 06 Dec, 2020 04:10pm

UNGA adopts Pakistan sponsored resolution on inter-religious dialogue

Pakistan had urged the UN to play its role in ensuring respect for all religions and stop blasphemy under the name of freedom of speech
The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against, with 52 abstentions

Published 06 Dec, 2020 03:49pm

Pakistan

Tragic incident: Six patients die due to scarcity of oxygen at Khyber Teaching Hospital

KP Health Minister Taimur Jhagra says he has ordered the authorities to submit an inquiry report on the matter within 48 hours
Most of the patients who died were infected with coronavirus

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:17pm

World

Pfizer seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccine in India

Indian officials say they are pinning their hopes mainly on locally tested vaccines instead of those developed by Pfizer and Moderna Inc
India has reported more 9.57 million COVID-19 cases, behind only the United States, with nearly 140,000 deaths

Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:22pm

Pakistan

PDM's alliance is 'unnatural', only strives to save its corruption: Qureshi

FM says PDM is putting the lives of the public at risk by holding public rallies in the pandemic
Shah Mehmood warns COVID-19 situation could worsen as people are not following the SOPs

Published 06 Dec, 2020 01:45pm

Pakistan

49th martyrdom anniversary: Homage paid to Major Shabbir Sharif

Major General Raza Aizad laid floral wreath on behalf of COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa

Published 06 Dec, 2020 01:29pm

Pakistan

Senate will investigate assets, degrees of NAB officials: Mandviwalla

Saleem Mandviwalla expressed grievances against the NAB, saying several people have died in bureau's custody and it should be investigated
Deputy chairman Senate says NAB officials used undue pressure tactics against individuals bringing a bad name to the bureau

Published 06 Dec, 2020 01:09pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 outbreak: Pakistan reports 58 deaths, 3,308 new cases as infection rate surges

The total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 8,361
NCOC states that the positivity ratio of fresh Covid-19 cases in the country stands at 7.94 percent

Published 06 Dec, 2020 10:37am

World

US Congress all set to block troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

House and Senate members have agreed the mutual terms for the proposed act and will vote and approve the measure in before sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk
The proposed bill prevents the department from reducing troop levels below 4,000

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 10:10am

World

Canada sending military to remote First Nation hit by COVID-19

The community of a little more than 1,000 people, located more than 700km north of Winnipeg in Canada’s central province of Manitoba, has reported 144 cases of COVID-19 to date
The military will build a field hospital and temporary structures to allow COVID-positive residents to isolate safely without infecting others

Published 06 Dec, 2020 09:11am

World

India fails to end deadlock with farmers, talks to resume next week

Modi’s government says the new laws are meant to overhaul antiquated procurement procedures and give growers more options to sell their produce
Thousands of Indian farmers have demonstrated against the laws, which they say threaten their livelihoods

Published 06 Dec, 2020 09:04am

Europe

Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law

PARIS: Violence erupted in Paris on Saturday for the second consecutive weekend at a mass protest against a new...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:23am

World

Gulf states must be consulted in US nuclear deal with Iran: Saudi Arabia

MANAMA: The Gulf states must be consulted if a US nuclear agreement with Iran is revived, Saudi Arabia said ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:23am

Pakistan

Transparency in contracts: E-Bidding System launched in NHA

ISLAMABAD: To ensure transparency in the process of awarding contracts of NHA Projects, Federal Minister for...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:22am

Pakistan

Minister urges healthcare professionals to exhibit true leadership qualities

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid urged healthcare professionals and administrators to exhibit true...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:21am

Pakistan

CM Buzdar hints at strict measures to contain coronavirus

LAHORE: Terming the Covid-19 current situation dangerous, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar told a press ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:21am

Pakistan

Court directs cricket team captain, his family not to harass petitioner

LAHORE: A sessions court here Saturday directed Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and his family members not...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:20am

Pakistan

Corona cases surged by at least 3,119 in 24 hours: NCOC data

ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus cases in the country surged by at least 3,119 in the past 24 hours, the third consecutive...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:20am

Pakistan

Sirajul Haq condemns role of political parties

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has regretted that the majority of the political parties in...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:19am

Pakistan

Opposition parties a group of hypocrites: Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the opposition...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:19am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:09am

Business & Finance

Johnson, EU chief fail to break Brexit deadlock, more talks planned

LONDON: Britain and the European Union will reconvene post-Brexit trade negotiations in Brussels on Sunday after UK...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:55am

PDM mulls things over ahead of Lahore rally

ISLAMABAD: On 8th of December, five days before its scheduled rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Democratic ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:54am

Incidence of cyber harassment rises 189pc during pandemic: DRF

ISLAMABAD: Cyber harassment increased by a massive 189 percent during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Digital Rights...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:53am

RLNG supply: Kapco, SNGPL lock horns over draft of tripartite agreement

ISLAMABAD: Kot Addu Power Company Limited (Kapco) and Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) are said to have...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:52am

FD unveils strategy to apply budget check on payrolls

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has unveiled a strategy to apply budget check on payroll -expenditure within...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:52am

First notified SEZ: SNGPL seeks Rs839m for provision of gas

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) has sought Rs839 million for the provision of gas to first...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:51am

Pakistan rejects propaganda by India's media

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan completely rejected the 'fake news' appearing in a section of Indian media about alleged ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:51am

US calls for 'moratorium' on Nord Stream 2 pipeline: report

BERLIN: The United States is asking Germany and the EU to halt construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am

Govt hamstrung by inability to collect due taxes

• PM also says he will prefer quitting prime ministership over giving 'NRO' to opposition

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am

Sherbaz Mazari passes away

QUETTA: Former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, belonging to Balochistan's Mazari tribe, Sardar...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am

18 Chinese miners killed in underground gas leak

BEIJING: Eighteen miners were confirmed dead on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak at a coal mine in southwestern...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am

Kyrgyzstan reopens borders to all foreign visitors

MOSCOW: Kyrgyzstan on Saturday announced that citizens of all countries would be allowed to enter the Central Asian...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:37am

JUI-F leader asks 'powers' to stop supporting 'fake' government

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Secretary General and Vice President of the Pakistan Democratic...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:36am

PPP's Sherry criticises govt over EU's PIA decision

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in the Senate Senator Sherry Rehman said the...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:34am

Investment by dual national: SC says any slackness on the part of functionary also hit by principle of locus poenitentiae

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has noted that where the government-controlled functionaries make promise which ensues ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:34am

Sports

Cricketer fined for breaching PCB Code of Conduct

LAHORE: Southern Punjab's Salman Ali Agha has been fined 40 percent of his match-fee for breaching the PCB Code of...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:32am

Pakistan

Amputation prevention: Pakistan needs 3,000 foot clinics with telehealth facilities: experts

KARACHI: National and international experts said on Saturday that there is an urgent need to establish around 3000...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:25am

Letters

A 'culture' of debt

Energy sector circular debt has touched a whopping Rs2.3 trillion mark, according to the chairman National Electric...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:23am

Opinion

In Iraq's Mosul, wholesale market revives trade legacy

Mountains of kitchen supplies, back-to-back butchers: the historic wholesale market in Iraq's Mosul is battling the...

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:18am

Asia

Thousands flock to support Thai royals at Bangkok drone show

BANGKOK: Some ten thousand royalists turned out in Bangkok on Saturday for a drone show honouring the Thai king's...