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Archive - 2020-12-09
UK PM Johnson warns EU over Brexit trade talks: back down or it's no-deal
Europe

UK PM Johnson warns EU over Brexit trade talks: back down or it's no-deal

  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Wednesday it must scrap demands which he says are unacceptable if there is to be a Brexit trade deal.
  • With fears growing of a chaotic no-deal finale to the five-year Brexit crisis, Johnson was heading to Brussels later on Wednesday for talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Updated 10 Dec, 2020 01:15am
Experience the new era with Suzuki AGS
Automobile

Experience the new era with Suzuki AGS

The AGS technology was introduced and implemented by Suzuki in Pakistan around 2017. The gear shifts and clutch control are electronically automated without any driver intervention in these automatic cars.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:06pm
TSX slips after six-day rally
Stocks

TSX slips after six-day rally

  • At 9:36 a.m. ET (1436 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 3.51 points, or 0.02pc, at 17,635.49.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 08:55pm
IRSA releases 77,100 cusecs water
Pakistan

IRSA releases 77,100 cusecs water

  • According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1476.74 feet, which was 84.74 feet higher than its dead level 1386 feet.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 08:34pm
Turkey's Erdogan to discuss U.S. strains when Biden takes office
Middle East

Turkey's Erdogan to discuss U.S. strains when Biden takes office

  • President Tayyip Erdogan said he would discuss strained U.S. relations with President-elect Joe Biden when he takes office.
  • Bilateral ties have been hit by Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems, differences in policy on Syria and the detention of U.S. consulate employees and citizens in Turkey.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 08:05pm
PDM receiving foreign funding, claims Shireen Mazari
Pakistan

PDM receiving foreign funding, claims Shireen Mazari

  • "If we get the evidence [...] but when we receive hardcore evidence, then it will become the responsibility of the government to take action," says Mazari.
  • "If they want to resign, they should hand [their resignation letters] to the speaker [of the National Assembly] instead of party leaders," says the minister.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 07:46pm
Badminton star Momota announces return to competition
Sports

Badminton star Momota announces return to competition

  • Momota will compete at the All-Japan national championships in Tokyo later this month before playing in the Thailand Open in January following a difficult year in which he feared his career might be over after fracturing an eye socket in the accident.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 06:12pm
Deal close on EU budget: Poland's deputy PM
Europe

Deal close on EU budget: Poland's deputy PM

  • An EU diplomat who spoke to AFP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity declined to confirm a deal but also did not rule out that one was in the pipeline, saying "we are waiting for a final confirmation".
Published 09 Dec, 2020 06:06pm
Indonesia polls go smoothly despite virus warnings
Asia

Indonesia polls go smoothly despite virus warnings

  • The archipelago of nearly 270 million -- the world's third-biggest democracy and fourth most-populous nation -- delayed the vote originally set for September as it struggled to contain soaring virus cases.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 06:03pm
Israel plans 2024 moonshot after first unmanned lander crashed
Technology

Israel plans 2024 moonshot after first unmanned lander crashed

  • The new project, named “Beresheet 2”, will involve launching two landing craft and an orbiter that would circle the moon for years, conducting experiments and collecting data on behalf of school students, Israel’s Science Ministry said in statement.
  • Israel in early 2019 launched “Beresheet”.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 05:46pm
China cancels commemorative stamps with India
World

China cancels commemorative stamps with India

  • China’s State Post Bureau had planned with India to jointly launch a stamp in April commemorating 2020 as the 70th year of bilateral relations.
  • Diplomatic relations between China and India have been tense since June, when at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the western Himalayas after being attacked by Chinese troops using rocks and clubs.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 05:46pm
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
Pakistan

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

  • Meanwhile another ship, Epic Bermuda carrying 3,658 tonnes LPG also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during the same day.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 05:16pm
Rupee loses 01 paisa against US dollar
Pakistan

Rupee loses 01 paisa against US dollar

  • In interbank trading, the price of euro appreciated by 03 paisas and closed at Rs. 194.59 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 194.56, State Bank of Pakistan reported.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 04:41pm
Corona SOPs compliance week continues
Pakistan

Corona SOPs compliance week continues

  • The official said that people were being appealed during the week to follow SOPs like social distancing, hand sanitizing or washing, wearing of face mask etc.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 04:35pm
Karachi’s mercury could drop to 3 degrees this winter
Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury could drop to 3 degrees this winter

  • “In coming two to three days, Karachi residents will have to take out their jackets and blankets again,” predicts Jawad Memon.
    • Last week, Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) predicted a cold wave is expected to hit Karachi in second week of the month.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:55pm
Russia offers Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan
Pakistan

Russia offers Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a letter to this effect along with data on the vaccine’s clinical research and trials from the Russian Embassy in Islamabad
  • Although, Sputnik V has not finished its final trials, Russia started distributing vaccinations last week
Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:41pm
Arab Spring: How the West missed a date with history

Arab Spring: How the West missed a date with history

  • And after a decade of conflict, Libya has just agreed to hold elections in December 2021, but remains torn between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli and the forces of Kadhafi loyalist and strongman Khalifa Haftar in the east.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:59pm
Indonesia holds nationwide poll despite virus warnings
Asia

Indonesia holds nationwide poll despite virus warnings

  • The archipelago of nearly 270 million -- the world's third-biggest democracy and fourth most populous nation -- delayed the vote originally set for September as it struggled to contain soaring infection rates.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:39pm
'Sabre-toothed tiger' skeleton sells for $70,000
Europe

'Sabre-toothed tiger' skeleton sells for $70,000

  • Before the sale, Swiss collector Yann Cuenin told AFP: "If we're talking about the sabre-toothed tiger, for example, it's not a skeleton which is of major scientific interest, in the sense that it's something which is already known to science.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:29pm
IS steps up Sinai fight with bombs in civilian homes
World

IS steps up Sinai fight with bombs in civilian homes

  • "I lost my sister-in-law and her nine-month-old baby when an explosive device planted in their home went off," said a young resident of Aqtiya village, who asked not to be named for fear of repercussions.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 12:22pm
PM Khan welcomes Joe Biden’s ‘declared intent’ to target dirty money, offshore tax havens
World

PM Khan welcomes Joe Biden’s ‘declared intent’ to target dirty money, offshore tax havens

  • "Developing countries are being impoverished by their corrupt elites who launder money to richer countries and offshore tax havens," the PM tweeted.
  • "I will lead efforts internationally to bring transparency to the global financial system, go after illicit tax havens, seize stolen assets, and make it more difficult for leaders who steal from their people to hide behind anonymous front companies," Biden wrote.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 11:39am
Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi
Sports

Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi

  • His game was perhaps best summed up when, into the final 10 minutes with his team comfortably leading, Ronaldo tracked back and dispossessed Messi inside the Juve box before leading the charge on a counter-attack.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:17am
PM to inaugurate AirSial Airlines today
Business & Finance

PM to inaugurate AirSial Airlines today

  • During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate AirSial Airline, the country's third private airline, and other development projects besides meeting political, social and business community members in the city.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 10:49am
US oil neutral in $45.11-$45.88 range
Energy

US oil neutral in $45.11-$45.88 range

  • The range is formed by the 223.6% and the 261.8% projection levels of an uptrend from $40.57. The first round of the correction from the Dec. 4 high of $46.68 has completed.
Published 09 Dec, 2020 09:28am
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