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Pakistan

Holding public meetings in COVID-19 equal to playing with lives: CM

We should realize our responsibility as a nation as safeguarding the lives of people was priority of the government, Usman Buzdar added.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:51pm

Pakistan

PM Khan will complete his five years tenure: Sheikh

The minister said Imran Khan was feeling relax and he would not surrender before the opposition as he was not scared from any political movement.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:45pm

Pakistan

PM predicts forward blocs within opposition parties

“It is my prediction that soon they will form forward blocs in the assemblies,” he stressed.
He said there was only Rs 3 difference per unit in the cost of power production and its sale price.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:42pm

World

Israeli jets bomb residential areas, children hospital in Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas, the political group that governs Gaza Strip, denounced Israel's overnight airstrikes as “barbaric.”
Hamas said that Israeli airstrikes damaged a Gaza children's hospital.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 11:17pm

Pakistan

Flight operation suspended at Lahore airport due to dense fog

Many international flights were diverted from Lahore airport during the day including flights of Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Emirates.
International flights from Lahore to Doha, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi are also facing hours-long delays.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 09:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects Indian PM’s preposterous claims about situation in IIOJK

The ‘new chapter’ that the RSS-BJP regime is writing in IIOJK is one marked by brutal military siege since 5 August 2019, says FO.
“Nor can they divert attention from the core issue of the Kashmiris’ inalienable right to self-determination,” says FO spokesperson.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 08:51pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increase Rs.600 to Rs113,350 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 08:08pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey will break economic 'triangle of evil' with reforms

He said we are not carrying out democratic reforms because anyone forced us to, but because our people deserve them.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 07:44pm

Europe

Sweden confirms first case of variant coronavirus in visitor from UK

The unidentified traveller was staying in Sormland, south of Stockholm, according to Signe Makitalo,
Sweden imposed travel restrictions earlier this month on passengers from Britain amid concerns over the variant.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 07:22pm

Middle East

Iran extends traffic curfew to 330 cities to sustain virus decline

There were 5,760 new cases, the lowest since Oct. 22, bringing the total to 1,194,964.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 07:17pm

Europe

Sweden confirms first case of variant coronavirus in visitor from UK

Sweden imposed travel restrictions earlier this month on passengers from Britain amid concerns over the variant.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 06:59pm

Pakistan

Pakistan is fully prepared to deal with all sorts of 'nefarious designs' of enemies: Naval Chief

The commissioning parade comprised 120 Pakistani officers and 62 others from friendly countries.
The Admiral said that Pakistan is a peace loving country and desires to maintain amiable and friendly relations with all its neighbors.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 06:56pm

Companies

PIA offers Winter Special Offer for Domestic Passengers

PIA will increase the number of domestic flights as part of its winter special offer for domestic flights.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 06:44pm

Pakistan

Maulana Fazlur Rehman excuses himself from attending Benazir's death anniversary event

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief was formally invited by former President Asif Ali Zardari during their telephonic conversation.
On behalf of Fazlur Rehman, a five-member delegation of the party including Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Siraj Ahmed Khan, Abdul Razzaq and Saud Afzal will attend the rally.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 06:40pm

Pakistan

Opposition's criticism of the Army is similar to Indian propaganda to discredit Pakistan: PM Khan

“The opposition without providing proofs targeted Pakistan Army of bringing ‘selected’ government," says Imran Khan. "The sole purpose was to paint Pakistan in a bad light, so that foreign investors stay away," says PM while commenting on EU Disinfo Lab report.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 06:37pm

South Asia

Two Afghan police killed as Kabul hit by bomb blasts

In recent months, Kabul and several other provinces of Afghanistan have been rocked by deadly violence, including bombings, rocket attacks and targeted killings.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 06:05pm

Europe

First Covid vaccine doses arrive in France

The first EU deliveries come after EMA gave the Pfizer-BioNTech shot its green light on Monday and France's HAS health authority in turn on Thursday.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:59pm

Africa

207 killed in Wednesday Ethiopia attack: rights commission

Local leaders blame ethnic Gumuz people for the violence.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:56pm

Europe

Russia tops 3 million Covid-19 infections

In the past 24 hours, 29,258 new infections and 567 deaths were registered in Russia, fourth on the list of hardest-hit countries worldwide.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:54pm

Europe

Spain receives first Covid vaccine doses

Spain will receive 4.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses over the next 12 weeks, enough to vaccinate some 2.3 million people.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:52pm

Europe

First confirmed cases in Spain of British virus variant: regional govt

The new strain of the virus has prompted more than 50 countries including Spain to impose travel restrictions on the UK.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:50pm

Europe

Britain and EU release full text of post-Brexit trade deal

To ratify the deal, Britain's parliament has been recalled to sit on December 30.
A vote in favour is virtually assured after the UK's main opposition Labour Party said its MPs would back it.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:48pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 79,758,000 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 50,405,700 are now considered recovered.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:47pm

Europe

EU readies vaccine rollout as new virus strain spreads

Vaccinations in all 27 European Union countries will begin on Sunday, after regulators approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on December 21.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 05:32pm

Business & Finance

Aviation minister says Pakistan has removed all EU concerns regarding PIA

Sarwar said that PIA was adding eight new aircraft to its fleet.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:52pm

Pakistan

At 18.18%, Mirpur's COVID-19 positivity rate highest in the country: NCOC

In the last 24 hours, AJK reported 45 cases and one death, taking the tally to 8,148 and 214 respectively.
The national positivity rate is 6.12%.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:34pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 vaccine: Chinese company seeks permission for clinical trials in Pakistan

The company has contacted the Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) and expressed its desire for clinical trials of COVID-19 in Pakistan.
The clinical trials of the vaccine would be carried out in collaboration with a local pharma company, stated in the letter

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:35pm

Europe

Legendary Soviet double agent George Blake dies aged 98

"We have received bitter news, the legendary George Blake is gone," says Ivanov.
He became a Communist and decided to work for the KGB while a prisoner during the Korean War.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 03:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt to file petition against Omar Saeed Sheikh's release: Wahab

Sindh government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that the petition will be filed on Monday.
The SHC has ordered the immediate release of Omar Saeed Sheikh.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:43pm

Technology

Eyeing $5bn exports target, efforts underway to ensure Pakistan’s IT holistic growth

This is the highest growth rate for the FY 2020-21 (July-November), achieved by Pakistan’s IT sector since 2018 when the growth rate for the corresponding period was just 13%.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:28pm

World

Presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in Pakistan ‘violate Afghanistan's national sovereignty’: Kabul

Afghanistan acknowledges Pakistan's support for the peace process but concerned about the presence of Taliban fighters, leaders in its territory.
“It is with deepest regret and concern that some Taliban leaders were seen in the videos visiting training camps,” says Afghanistan FO.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

World

Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60 – media

People over 60 have thus far been excluded from Russia’s national inoculation programme.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:16pm

Business & Finance

For the first time, Euro V standard diesel imported into Pakistan

PSO has started to import Euro-V standard fuel into the country, in an effort to import better quality fuel, primarily aimed at protecting the environment from climate change and global warming.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:07pm

World

India detains 75 in Kashmir after local election

The District Council election, concluded early this week, was the first such exercise since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government last year revoked the special status of the Muslim-majority, Indian-controlled region.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 01:58pm

Pakistan

PM Imran summons federal cabinet meeting on Dec 29

The meeting will discuss a seven-point agenda.
A report regarding the removal of encroachments from Margalla Road will also be presented in the meeting.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 01:43pm

World

Millions of Americans lose jobless benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill

A partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday unless Congress can agree a stop-gap government funding bill before then.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:58am

Business & Finance

Pakistan-China border crossing via Khunjerab Pass closed

The border was opened to evacuate stranded containers from China to Gilgit-Baltistan, under which no tourists were allowed to travel through border crossing during the period.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:57am

Business & Finance

Pakistan's AirSial commences operations

The Sialkot-based airline, which is a Rs 3.5 billion project of the members of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is Pakistan’s third privately-owned airline.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 11:22am

Pakistan

Decision on reopening educational institutions to be taken on Jan 4: Shafqat Mahmood

The minister said that he very much would like to reopen all educational institutions as he is concerned about the learning losses especially at the primary level.
Educational institutions were closed on November 26 across the country.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 11:15am

Pakistan

PML-N's Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s name removed from ECL

His name has been removed from the ECL for 15 days.
Abbasi will be traveling to the US to visit his ailing sister and brother-in-law.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 10:59am

Pakistan

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

AC Civil Lines WaleedBaig sealed Saffron Marquee in Clifton for violating SOPs.
Workes of the marquee were also fined Rs500 for not wearing masks.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:29am

Business & Finance

China to leapfrog U.S. as world's biggest economy by 2028: think tank

“The COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding economic fallout have certainly tipped this rivalry in China’s favour.”

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:02am

Business & Finance

BBC says obtained full copy of post-Brexit trade deal

The 1,246-page document includes about 800 pages of annexes and footnotes, the BBC said adding that the pages of legal text will determine every aspect of trade between the UK and the EU.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 09:56am

World

Netanyahu speaks with Morocco's king, invites him to Israel

The two leaders spoke about moving forward with a U.S.-brokered agreement announced earlier this month to normalize bilateral ties, according to the Israeli statement.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 09:46am

World

Death toll from attack in western Ethiopia reaches 222, Red Cross says

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called the attack a “massacre” and deployed federal troops there the next day.
- The military killed 42 armed men accused of attacking the village.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 09:41am

Pakistan

Virtual graduation ceremony for PepsiCo-Amal youth programme hosted

ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan Thursday hosted a virtual graduation ceremony for 1,600 fellows of the PepsiCo-Amal ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

Pearl's father praises government's bid to stop release of accused

ISLAMABAD: The father of slain American journalist Daniel Pearl on Friday welcomed govt's decision to challenge the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

President urges children to follow Quaid's principles

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Friday urged the children of Pakistan to excel in every field of knowledge and...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

Quaid's birth anniversary celebrated in Karachi with zeal

KARACHI: Like in other parts of the country, the 144th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

Day-long celebrations held to pay tribute to Quaid-e-Azam

LAHORE: The National History Museum Lahore and Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) hosted day-long celebrations in ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

Governor for forging unity to face challenges

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has appealed to all the political and religious parties to get...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

PTI used Mazar-e-Quaid incident for political purposes: Wahab

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab has on Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

'Pakistan is blessing of Quaid-e-Azam'

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that Pakistan is a blessing...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Pakistan

Railways retrieves land near Drigh Road

KARACHI: In a land-retrieval operation, Pakistan Railways got back the possession of a petrol pump's land whose...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am

Business & Finance

Sindh's contribution in GDP is to the tune of $164 billion: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh being the second largest province of Pakistan...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

World

Vaccine export dismays Russians

MOSCOW: Some Russians took to social media on Friday to voice frustration after 300,000 doses of the country's...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

Africa

Malian opposition chief dies of Covid-19

BAMAKO: Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse died of coronavirus on Friday aged 71, his family and party said,...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am

World

Explosion in downtown Nashville an 'intentional act'

WASHINGTON: A motorhome exploded in downtown Nashville Friday, shattering windows and injuring three people in what...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

World

Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says

LONDON: All many people want for Christmas this year is a simple hug, Britain's Queen Elizabeth said in her annual...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am

Pakistan

Punjab reports fresh 471 corona cases, 48 deaths

LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of Covid-19, as Punjab has reported 471 fresh coronavirus cases and 48...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Sports

Preparations for Under-19 World Cup 2022 start from January 4

LAHORE: As many as 31 teenagers edged closer to cherishing their dreams of representing Pakistan in the ICC U-19...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Pakistan

Capital records 123 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 123 new coronavirus cases were reported from...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Business & Finance

15 fake trade bodies: UBG chairman hails decision of DGTO

LAHORE: Chairman United Business Group (UBG) Iftikhar Ali Malik on Friday hailed the timely decision of Director...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Showcasing achievements

"The Prime Minister during a cabinet meeting reportedly

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Pakistan

Cold, dry weather likely today

KARACHI: The country's most parts are likely to witness a cold and dry weather on Saturday, the Met Office has said....

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Business & Finance

Highways in Pakistan, Algeria: China's largest builder showcases BRI benefits

BEIJING: The China State Construction Engineering Corp, the largest Chinese builder, has announced completion of an...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Pakistan

PML-N team visited Israel: Marriyum rejects PTI propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary lnformation, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has strongly rejected...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Money & Banking

BankIslami signs agreement with Bookme.pk

KARACHI: BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic banks of Pakistan with a network of more than 340+ branches in over...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Pakistan

Aleem laments JUI-F leaders' statement against armed forces

LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan strongly reacting to the JUI leaders' statement against the army has...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Industry

CG hails FIEDMC for creating SEZ for Chinese

LAHORE: Chinese Consul General, Lahore Long DingBin has said that the decision taken by Faisalabad Industrial Estate...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Editorials

Coronavirus springs a surprise

EDITORIAL: While there is nothing really surprising about a virus mutating the news of the new variant of the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Editorials

Post-Covid C/A scenarios

EDITORIAL: "No growth, no deficit," an economist aptly put it in the context of the Pakistani economy. In FY18, the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Opinion

Next up for retailers: A big wave of gift returns

As shoppers tuck their final Christmas presents under the tree, US retailers are bracing for a record-setting flood...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Opinion

The blast that blew away Lebanon's faith in itself

They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook this city on ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Opinion

After EU, what's next for 'Global Britain'?

A brave new world or a dangerous leap into the unknown? After nearly 50 years of integration with Europe, Britain...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Opinion

Once again electric utility up for sale - II

K-Electric (KE) is once again up for sale. This time the potential bidder to buy KE majority shares is Shanghai...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Letters

There's need for greater national unity

That the country faces serious external challenges emanating from India is a fact. The meeting at which the prime...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am

Erdogan says Turkey would like better ties with Israel, Palestinian policy still 'red line'

ANKARA: Turkey would like better ties with Israel but Israeli policy towards the Palestinians remains ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am

Pearl murder case: US State Dept expresses concern over SHC order

ISLAMABAD: A day after the Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered immediate release of the four men charged in the US...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am

FBR issues Rs144 billion refunds in H1

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release wherein it has been stated that in the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:42am

World

Netanyahu invites Moroccan king to visit Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco's King Mohammed VI held a telephone conversation...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Jackson's Neverland ranch sold to US billionaire at discount

LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch in California has sold to US billionaire Ron Burkle, his...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Tunisia extends 5-year-old state of emergency

TUNIS: The Tunisian presidency on Friday announced a six-month extension of the country's state of emergency, in...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Jadoon may be appointed DG HDIP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Dr Saeed Khan Jadoon as Director General Hydrocarbon...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Sale of new cars: Business community opposes additional WHT

LAHORE: The business community on Friday strongly opposed the additional withholding tax on sale of new cars on the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

COAS says no power on earth can undo Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, has said no power on earth can undo...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

JUI-F expels Maulana Sherani, Hafiz Hussain

ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday expelled four of its members and cancelled their...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Thursday blocked an effort to amend the hard-won pandemic relief package to more than...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Pope urges Covid 'vaccines for all'

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday called for "vaccines for all, especially the most...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Don't squander sacrifices of 2020: WHO chief

GENEVA: The sacrifices made to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic must not be squandered over the ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am

Foreign investment: PSX saw $284.832 million outflow in FY19: SECP

ISLAMABAD: Foreign investment in the stock market exhibited a net outflow of $284.832 million during 2019-20 against...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Debt Securities Trustees: SECP issues revised functions and duties

ISLAMABAD: To promote debt market in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Petitions challenging FBR orders dismissed by LHC

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed petitions of the large taxpaying companies which challenged the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Sacrilegious content: PTA issues notices to Google and Wikipedia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues notices to Google Inc. and Wikipedia on account of...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

World

Channel logjam eases for truckers blocked in Britain

CALAIS, (France): More than a thousand lorries arrived at the French port of Calais on Friday as authorities...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Middle East

Two climbers killed, two injured in Iran during heavy snowfall

TEHRAN: Two climbers were killed and two others injured on Friday on a mountain outside Iran's capital Tehran during...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Middle East

Gaza militants fire rockets at Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets at southern Israel which were intercepted, the army...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

SAPM explains sale-purchase LNG mechanism

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum, Nadeem Baber Friday explained in detail the...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am

Pakistan

Census before 2023 elections: governor

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that the 2023 elections will be held in accordance with the results of...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:38am

Suggestion to retain CEOs of Discos: Cabinet grills top brass of Power Division

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly grilled top brass of Power Division for seeking permission to retain...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:36am

Pakistan

KP's PDMA unveils winter contingency plan

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday unveiled the Winter...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

Buzdar sends cakes to Christian legislators

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar sent the Christmas cake to the Christian Assembly members ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

Malakand, Hazara, South regions: KP CM orders identifying of sites for establishment of hospitals

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the concerned authorities to start homework including...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 25, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (December 26, 2020)....

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am

Pakistan

Shibli pays rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Friday paid rich tribute to father of the ...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am

Pakistan

KPT waives off fees of underprivileged students

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has taken an initiative to waive off the fees of all underprivileged / deserving...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am

World

US will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers: CDC

WASHINGTON: The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative...

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:21am

NPPMCL pays Rs5.69 billion to PDFL as part payment of debt

ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt) Limited (NPPMCL), a public sector power generation company,...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time)

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Taxes

Field formations directed to pay all refunds by January 31

ISLAMABAD: The FBR has directed the field formations to immediately pay all pending income tax refunds filed under...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Taxes

Value of seized smuggled goods: Considerable progress witnessed: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release, wherein, it has been stated that...

Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am

Pakistan

AJK PM urges youth highlight Kashmir issue thru social media

He urged the youth to collectively work to further strengthen the ideological relations of Kashmiri people with Pakistan.

Updated 26 Dec, 2020 01:36am

Pakistan

CDA to launch grand anti encroachment operations in capital

Pre-operation warning to occupiers of government lands in other areas including Jabatili, Bhika Syedan and Syedpur were issued.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:57am

Pakistan

Ceremony held to pay homage to Quaid-e- Azam on his birthday at Ziarat Residency

Chief Minister Balochistan further said Quaid-e-Azam is also respected as great leader of Asian subcontinent.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:54am

Commodities

China's Nov soybean imports from U.S. surge on year after trade deal

The November shipments were also up from 3.4 million tonnes in October, when U.S. soybeans started to dominate the market in the fourth quarter.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:52am

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 22 lives, infects 915 new cases: CM Sindh

Syed Murad Ali Shah said that 22 more patients of COVID-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 3462 that constituted 1.6 percent death rate.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:51am

Pakistan

Federal capital records 123 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

According to an official of NCOC, as many as 238 cases were reported on Thursday while 67 cases were reported on Wednesday.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:49am

Europe

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 25,533

The reported death toll rose by 412 to 29,182, the tally showed.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:48am

Pakistan

Govt committed to Quaid’s vision on minorities: Firdous

She said that earlier minorities’ higher education quota was 2% but and now Punjab government has increased it to 5% to facilitate them in batter way in education sector.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:46am

Pakistan

Govt ready to hold talks with PDM except NRO: Fawad

The minister said the politics of PTI government based on anti-corruption to carry out accountability process across the board against corrupts and plunderers.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:45am

Pakistan

Govt taking steps to make country as per vision of Quaid-i-Azam: Faisal Javed

She said that Pakistan can be made a developed country by following footsteps of Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:43am

Asia

Indonesia records highest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths

The data showed coronavirus infections increased by 7,259, bringing the number of cases to 700,097.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:42am

Europe

Italy reports 459 coronavirus deaths on Friday: health ministry

The daily tally of new infections increased by 19,037 from 18,040 the day before, taking the total number of cases since Italy's epidemic began to 2.02 million.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:40am

Managed Funds

JGB yields drift higher after weak BOJ buying operation

Yields were also supported by a sense of relief after Britain and the European Union agreed a free trade deal, averting economic turmoil at the year's end - the deadline for Brexit.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:38am

Pakistan

Kashmir Premier League to be new addition to cricketing world: Imran Ismail

He said the KPL would be organized under the supervision of AJK Prime Minister and famous cricketers would be part of the league.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:36am

Pakistan

KP CM directs selection of sites for building modern hospitals

Most of the issues identified by the MPAs related to health, education, clean drinking water, irrigation, electricity and road infrastructure.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:35am

Pakistan

Nation equally shares joys of Christmas with Christian brethren: CM

Usman Buzdar extended felicitations to the Christian community on Christmas and said the nation had collective joys.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:32am

Pakistan

Out of obsession for power PDM leaders out to dislodge democratically elected govt: Shibli

He said,“The 11-party alliance, which is known as ‘PDM’, is only 'democratic' by virtue of its name, but its narrative has nothing to do with the democratic norms.”

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:30am

Pakistan

PEC becomes a vibrant professional body in Pakistan to regulate engineering profession: CM Sindh

He said that today the PEC stood amongst the progressive professional bodies not only in the country but also of the developing world.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:29am

Forex

Pound off 2-1/2-year peak after Brexit deal, U.S. stimulus in limbo

Against the euro, the pound fetched 89.80 pence per euro, after scaling a three-week high of 89.54 on Thursday.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:19am

Pakistan

President urges children to follow Quaid’s principles to make Pakistan rise

The President called upon the children to study the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on how selflessly he struggled hard for the creation of Pakistan.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:17am

Pakistan

Quiad-e-Azam's golden principles provides strong foundation to Pakistan: CM Balochistan

He said the Qaid's golden principals needs to implement so that the country could be development according to his dream.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:16am

Europe

Russia reports 29,018 new COVID-19 cases, 563 deaths

Authorities said 563 had died in the last 24 hours, pushing the official death toll to 53,659.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:14am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia crown prince receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:13am

Business & Finance

Shanghai copper up for 2nd day on expectations of firming economic recovery

Sterling rose on Thursday as Britain and the European Union clinched a Brexit deal that avoided a chaotic British exit from one of the world's biggest trading blocs.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:10am

Pakistan

Sindh CM reviews hydrological, hydraulic analysis of storm water drains

At this the chief minister said that no drain would be allowed to discharge into the sea without necessary treatment of its waste water.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:10am

Asia

Thailand confirms 81 new coronavirus infections

Around half the 72 locally transmitted cases reported were linked to an outbreak discovered at the weekend at a seafood centre near the capital Bangkok, the ministry said in a statement.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:05am

Europe

Turkey requires negative PCR tests for all incoming passengers

Koca also said passengers flying in from Britain, South Africa and Denmark will be subject to quarantine upon arrival, in addition to a negative test result at the time of departure.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 12:04am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 24	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 24	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 25	161.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 25	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 25	1.32
Euro to USD / Jun 25	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 24	3.62

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S&P 500 / Jun 24	7,358.22
Nasdaq / Jun 24	25,476.63
Dow Jones / Jun 24	51,848.90
India Sensex / Jun 25	77,542.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 25	72,326.48
Hang Seng / Jun 25	23,036.20
FTSE 100 / Jun 25	10,470.52
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 25	24,834.21
France CAC40 / Jun 25	8,395.16

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Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 24	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 24	368,985
Petrol/Litre / Jun 25	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 25	69.47
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 25	3,981.05
Diesel/Litre / Jun 25	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 25	76.52

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Ghani Chemworld Limited (R) / Jun 24 Ghani Chemworld Limited Right(GCWLR)	8.01 ▲ 1 (14.27%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 24 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	10.01 ▲ 0.94 (10.36%)
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J.A.Textile / Jun 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.52 ▲ 3.05 (10.01%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 24 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	77.07 ▲ 7.01 (10.01%)
Buxly Paints / Jun 24 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	251.72 ▲ 22.88 (10%)
Chashma / Jun 24 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	101.19 ▲ 9.2 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jun 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	111.29 ▲ 10.12 (10%)

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First Fid. Leasing / Jun 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.28 ▼ -2.47 (-9.98%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 24 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	100.26 ▼ -11.12 (-9.98%)
Aruj Industries / Jun 24 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	10.80 ▼ -1.14 (-9.55%)
NIT PakistanXD / Jun 24 NIT Pakistan Gateway ETF(NITGETF)	37.25 ▼ -3.75 (-9.15%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 24 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	23.52 ▼ -2.32 (-8.98%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 24 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	43.13 ▼ -3.72 (-7.94%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jun 24 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	7.06 ▼ -0.51 (-6.74%)
Zuma Resources / Jun 24 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	104.71 ▼ -7.26 (-6.48%)
Popular Islamic / Jun 24 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	22.28 ▼ -1.26 (-5.35%)
TPL Insurance / Jun 24 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	25.60 ▼ -1.44 (-5.33%)

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K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	112,892,122 ▲ 0.33
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 24 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,295,107 ▲ 0.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	38,761,163 ▲ 0.01
Pak Elektron / Jun 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	31,348,609 ▲ 1.02
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 24 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	27,194,838 ▲ 3.85
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	21,872,379 ▲ 1.92
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 24 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	20,610,130 ▲ 0.11
Sui South Gas / Jun 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	20,069,542 ▼ -0.9
The Organic Meat / Jun 24 The Organic Meat Company Limited(TOMCL)	20,043,142 ▲ 2.92
B.O.Punjab / Jun 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	18,657,800 ▲ 0.26

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