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Pakistan

Three restaurants sealed for violating COVID-19 SOPs

DC South says all these restaurants sealed had allowed indoor dining despite a ban
There is a zero-tolerance policy against anyone not following the government's orders: Sodhar

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 02:32pm

Technology

Apple says no new business for Wistron after India plant violence

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Apple Inc on Saturday said it had placed contract manufacturer Wistron on probation and would...

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 11:25am

Europe

Putin hails Russia's spies, visits intelligence HQ

The 66-year-old Kremlin chief praised the work of SVR which he said influenced the course of history of both Russia and the world.

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 03:16am

Europe

WHO Europe urges stronger action to contain new virus strain

It said it had "no evidence to indicate any change in disease severity, but this is also under investigation."

Published 20 Dec, 2020 07:51pm

Stocks

Qatari shares outperform on broad-based gains; Saudi eases

Dubai's main share index settled 0.4% up, with blue-chip developer Emaar Properties rising 1.4%, while DAMAC Properties advanced 4.6%.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 07:15pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Investors bet old-school retailers will rebound in 2021

Retail shares likely will not advance in unison, as the pandemic has only magnified long-standing trends that will separate winners from losers, investors said.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 07:12pm

Europe

Belgium suspends UK flights, trains over virus variant

Belgium's travel suspension from the UK would affect flights and the Eurostar train service that runs from London.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 06:07pm

Europe

Britain says new virus strain 'out of control'

Johnson announced on Saturday that millions must cancel Christmas plans and stay home because the new strain was spreading far more quickly.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:54pm

Europe

Fisheries dispute threatens to sink post-Brexit trade deal

The tough talk came as the negotiators scramble to secure a pact before December 31.
No deal would risk chaos at EU and UK borders, where a pre-deadline rush of freight trucks has already caused long tailbacks.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:53pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 76,207,740 cases have been registered. Of these, at least 48,584,100 are now considered recovered.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:51pm

South Asia

Nepal dissolves parliament after government infighting

Fresh elections will be held in April and May next year, the office of President Bidhya Devi Bhandari said in a statement after she approved the dissolution.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:47pm

South Asia

Thailand to test 10,000 after virus outbreak linked to seafood market

Taweesin Visanuyothin said the (Department of Disease Control) will do active tracing in several communities of about 10,300 people, said Taweesin Visanuyothin.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:38pm

Africa

C.Africa opposition coalition calls for delay to elections

Presidential and legislative elections are due to take place on December 27, where the opposition fears massive electoral fraud.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:35pm

Europe

Tougher UK coronavirus curbs may last some time, health minister suggests

Decision taken quickly after evidence of new strain.
Economic impact will be severe, says Hancock.

Published 20 Dec, 2020 05:01pm

Pakistan takes up attack on UNMOGIP observers with the UN: FO

Letter states deliberate targeting of the UN Observers and their vehicle appears to be a new plot by India to hinder UNMOGIP’s work, and facilitate another Indian military misadventure against Pakistan
Pakistan had credible information that the RSS-BJP Government is planning to stage a ‘false flag’ attack to divert attention from its domestic difficulties: FO

Published 20 Dec, 2020 04:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ceasefire violation at LoC

FO says Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC resulting in injuries to 25-year-old Sagheera in Rakhchikri sector
This year, Indian occupation forces carried out 3003 ceasefire violations, resulting in 27 shahadats and serious injuries to 250 innocent civilians: Foreign Office

Published 20 Dec, 2020 03:35pm

Pakistan

Person could face hefty fine, five years in jail for using incorrect map of Pakistan, reads text message

As per the law, the punishment of wrongful representation of the map is five years or Rs5 million fine or both, states the message
Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled the new political map of Pakistan in which IIOJK was included and made part of its territory

Published 20 Dec, 2020 02:49pm

World

Nine dead as Kabul car bombing targets Afghan lawmaker

Lawmaker Khan Mohammad Wardak survived the blast but is among 20 injured
Official says it is unclear whether the explosive was planted in a car parked on the lawmaker's route or if a vehicle with the bomb was being driven by a bomber

Published 20 Dec, 2020 02:19pm

Pakistan

Rapid rise in infections: UNICEF to provide 1.15 million COVID testing kits to Pakistan

Pakistan will receive the consignment of testing kits from the UN Agency in January 2021
The testing kits are being provided to Pakistan with the funding from the World Bank

Published 20 Dec, 2020 01:28pm

Pakistan

Ali Zaidi announces PM's gift of 50 state-of-the-art fire tenders for Karachi

Minister says fire tenders with the capacity to hold 7,000 litres of water and two fire bowers are on their way to Karachi
The fire tenders are being provided under Karachi package being delayed since 2017

Published 20 Dec, 2020 12:41pm

Pakistan

Formal education policy on the cards, says Shafqat

Minister says a process has been started by the Ministry of Education which includes widespread consultation
The initiative will help government to formulate a uniform syllabus in public and private institutions across the country

Published 20 Dec, 2020 10:56am

Pakistan

COVID-19 pandemic: Pakistan records 80 deaths, 2,615 new infections in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 9,330
At least 37,206 tests were conducted across the country while 407,405 people recovered from the deadly disease

Published 20 Dec, 2020 10:04am

World

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine begins rollout as U.S. races to broaden injection campaign

Amid record coronavirus infections and deaths, Moderna has already moved vaccine supplies from its manufacturing plants to warehouses
U.S. Army official says trucks will set out today and shipments will start reaching healthcare providers as soon as Monday

Published 20 Dec, 2020 09:45am

World

Two dead, hundreds flee floods in Manila storm

MANILA: At least two people were killed and hundreds forced to flee their inundated homes in the Philippines as...

Updated 20 Dec, 2020 04:15am

Pakistan

Capital witnesses upward trend in street crimes despite tall claims

ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the tall claims of the federal capital police, street crimes witnessed an upward trend in the...