News Archives for Latest - 2021-01-23

Business & Finance

Chinese companies to speed up export of COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan

"The Chinese government has decided to provide a batch of vaccines as aid and will actively coordinate with the relevant Chinese enterprise to speed up export of vaccines to Pakistan,” said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying during a regular press conference.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:12am

Companies

Germany expects AstraZeneca to deliver 3mn COVID-19 vaccine doses in February

The good news is that if the AstraZeneca vaccine is approved at the end of January, we expect at least 3 million vaccine doses for Germany in February.
The government also remained committed to its goal of vaccinating all willing citizens older than 80 years by the end of March, Spahn said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:14pm

Europe

Don't talk on the subway, say French doctors, to limit COVID-19 spread

The mandatory wearing of masks on public transport, where social distancing is not possible, should by accompanied by one very simple precaution: avoid talking and making phone calls.
"It is not an obligation, it is a recommendation," he said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:12pm

Sports

McIlroy retakes lead from Hatton heading into Abu Dhabi final round

The Northern Irishman had five birdies and a stunning eagle on the 10th when his shot from 73 yards landed on the green and rolled straight into the cup.
It's so blustery and it's a different type of golf than we're used to playing here in Abu Dhabi, where there's usually not much wind. You feel like you have a chance on every hole.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:10pm

Sports

Facing Ajmal was a challenge for me in UAE, says Faf du Plessis

“Saeed Ajmal was a challenge for me in UAE as a young, new batsman in sub-continent conditions,” says former South Africa Captain. “Having Babar Azam back is massive for Pakistan," says 36-year-old.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 09:10pm

Middle East

Hundreds march in Tunisia as protests sharpen

Protesters chanted "the people want the fall of the regime" - a chant popularised during the so-call Arab Spring a decade ago.
The protests, 10 years after a popular revolt against autocratic rule introduced democracy in Tunisia.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:06pm

Middle East

Israel expands vaccination campaign to teens

The health ministry had on Thursday announced it was allowing the inoculation of high school students aged 16-18, subject to parental approval.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:06pm

Europe

Russia arrests over 1,000 Navalny supporters at anti-Putin rallies

The protests in Moscow were estimated to be the largest demonstrators since 2019 when Navalny supporters rallied to demand free local elections.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:04pm

Europe

Portugal breaks its daily record for COVID-19 cases and deaths

The country of 10 million people, which fared better than many others in the first wave of the pandemic.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:04pm

Europe

New warning on vaccine supplies sparks EU concern

The European Union has so far approved vaccines from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech as well as from US company Moderna.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:02pm

Sports

Sousa withdraws from Australian Open due to strict COVID-19 protocols

Seventy-two players are currently confined to their rooms in Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8-21 Grand Slam after positive cases were discovered on three flights ferrying them to Australia.
Sousa said he tested positive for COVID-19 before his departure but has since returned a negative test and is asymptomatic.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:02pm

Sports

McIlroy leads Hatton by one shot in Abu Dhabi

The only tournament that McIlroy has played more times than Abu Dhabi without winning the title is the Masters.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:00pm

USA

Chicago teachers vote on job action, claim schools not ready to reopen

We are continuing to meet every day with CTU leadership - just as we have more than 60 times in the past several months - and we are optimistic that an agreement is within reach.
Our commitment remains the same: to protect lives as we work to land an enforceable agreement to safely return to our school buildings.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:59pm

Africa

Ocean Viking rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants off Libya

More than 1,200 died last year while trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:00pm

Europe

Russia accuses US diplomats of publishing Navalny rally routes

The embassy had distributed a "demonstration alert" to US citizens in Russia recommending they avoid protests in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other cities.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

Europe

Italy to rethink vaccine rollout if supply problems persist

Vaccinations in Italy have slowed to 20,000-25,000 a day from peaks of more than 90,000 around two weeks ago, Locatelli said.
The European Medicines Agency will rule on whether to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the bloc on Jan. 29 .

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:57pm

USA

US plans to reverse Trump administration's immigration policies, Biden tells Mexican president

Biden outlined his plan to reduce migration in the call by focusing on "addressing its root causes.
The two leaders agreed to work together towards reducing "irregular migration," the White House release said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:55pm

USA

Bolsonaro's support falls sharply, but a majority reject impeachment, polls show

The poll results are a blow for the president. The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper said they represent the biggest drop in approval since the beginning of his government in 2019.
To make matters worse, a new virus variant has appeared in the north of the country that researchers believe has higher levels of transmissibility.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 08:55pm

Pakistan

Development, uplift of backward areas among priorities of government: CM

He said government would not compromise on development projects despite difficult financial situation due to corona pandemic.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:43pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt, Railways to form joint strategy for land retrieval

The CM assured of his cooperation for the constitution of a comprehensive strategy for the land retrieval.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:42pm

Pakistan

PDM just politicising foreign funding case: Farrukh Habib

He said PML-N and PPP were trying to cover up their misdeeds, loot and plunder by levelling false allegations against the PTI.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:41pm

Pakistan

ECP to hold open hearing of foreign funding case

The commission said the scrutiny committee would submit its recommendations on foreign funding case to the ECP as per TORs.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:39pm

Pakistan

CM Sindh letter shows nothing but arrogance, conceit: Ali Zaidi

"Lots of speculation/stories floating around on the Karachi Transformation Committee meeting of Jan 16, 2010", he said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

Pakistan

Gold prices increase by Rs550 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver also witnessed no change.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:36pm

Pakistan

Court adjourns hearing of drug-trafficking case against Rana Sanaullah till Feb 4

The Lahore High Court had granted bail to Rana Sanaullah in the case.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

Cold, dry weather likely in most parts

Fog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during morning and evening hours.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

Pakistan

PDM caravan bound to fail as it lacked destination: FM Qureshi

He reiterated the incumbent government would not give any NRO and the looters would have to face strict accountability.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:31pm

Pakistan

Session court extends two days remand of Osama Satti case's accused

It is requested that the remand be extended, on which the court granted two days physical remand to the accused.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:30pm

Pakistan

No new Sales Tax imposed on IT services, clarifies FBR

The FBR clarified that the scope and extent of IT Services was not defined under Islamabad Capital Territory (Tax on Services) Ordinance, 2001.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:29pm

Pakistan

Parliament can play a key role in globalizing Kashmir issue: Masood Khan

He maintained that Kashmir issue stood unresolved at the agenda of United Nations’ Security Council for the last 72 years.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 08:30pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 635 others: CM Sindh

He added that 13 more patients of COVID-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 3,888 that constituted 1.6 percent death rate.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 08:27pm

USA

Biden Administration to review U.S-Taliban deal

The United States will review the peace agreement reached with the Taliban, according to an announcement from the White House.
Washington wants to check that the Taliban is “living up to its commitments to cut ties with terrorist groups, to reduce violence in Afghanistan, and to engage in meaningful negotiations with the Afghan government and other stakeholders”.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 08:25pm

South Asia

Iran's Zarif open to oil, Gulf security contacts with US, not on Israel

Iran called for action and "not just words" shortly after Joe Biden was sworn in as president on Wednesday. Biden has said Washington will rejoin the nuclear deal if Iran resumes strict compliance.
In my personal opinion, we should define our relationship with the United States.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:48pm

Sports

Benitez leaves Chinese side Dalian citing difficulties due to COVID-19

Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives and our projects. From today, both my coaching staff and I will sadly no longer be coaching Dalian.
"The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision."

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:44pm

Europe

COVID-19 vaccine delays may slow wider Irish roll-out, says PM

AstraZeneca was going to be the catalyst to be allowed to move from low level to mass vaccination.
Deaths in the country due to COVID-19 are currently at their highest level since the pandemic began.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:41pm

Europe

Greek foreign minister hopes for 'positive' spirit from Turkey in talks

"The only sure thing is the positive approach of Athens. I hope the Turkish side will come to these talks in the same spirit," Nikos Dendias.
I want to be clear, that (subject) is the demarcation of the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean on the basis of international law.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:38pm

Industry

GlobalWafers further raises bid for Siltronic to 4.35bn euros

The proposal has been in jeopardy after hardly any shareholders, besides Siltronic's former parent company Wacker Chemie which has 30.8%, accepted it.
GlobalWafers Chief Executive Doris Hsu said the revised terms were its final offer and that the offer reflected a fair price for all shareholders.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

WAPDA units' privatization to be security risk: Rabbani

Rabbani condemned the recent increase in power rates and demanded to take “back this decision”.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:35pm

Pakistan

Traders reject power tariff hike

Butt demanded that the government should stop blaming predecessors for everything and do something to show their ability to manage the situation.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:34pm

Pakistan

Govt supporting small and medium enterprises to provide job opportunities: Dar

Dar said the young people, after acquiring adequate skills, can get support from Kamyab Jawan Programme, and utilize their energies in small enterprises.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:33pm

Pakistan

Broadsheet issue exposes politics of NRO: Shibli

He said PDM has lost its spirit, and the opposition has been left with only disappointment, failure and humiliation.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Sports

Mixed martial arts-UFC kick Azaitar out over breach of COVID-19 protocols

"He and his team cut their wrist-bands off and got them to people on the outside, one guy," White told MMAJunkie.
This guy got inside the bubble, went in through a room, shimmied down four balconies, went through his (Azaitar's) balcony, and dropped off a bag of we don't know what.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:30pm

Pakistan

Four private sector companies step in LNG trade

At present, two LNG terminals are operating with a full capacity of 1,200 MMCFD (Million Cubic Feet per Day).

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:27pm

Sports

Holders Arsenal knocked out of FA Cup at Southampton

The Gunners' defence of the trophy they won by beating Chelsea last August ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.
Arsenal could have fallen further behind with home striker Danny Ings going close for the hosts on several occasions.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan

Beginning of a new dimensions in Pak-US ties: Moeed Yusuf

He said we are going to adopt a different approach in strengthening Pak-US relations.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:26pm

Pakistan

PDM a dead horse now, opposition suffered defeat, failure: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said those who wanted to overthrow the elected government fell out of favor of the people.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:24pm

Pakistan

SKMT Karachi will be country's most modern medical facility: PM

Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the construction work on SKMT Karachi was going on full pace.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:23pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 43 lives, infects 1,927 more in 24 hours

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in Sindh followed by the Punjab.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:21pm

Pakistan

PM Imran's decision to establish markets along western border areas an important step: Cheng Xizhong

The overall security situation has been improved year by year. This has created favorable conditions for the full opening of border trade with Afghanistan and Iran.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

Opposition’s cries going up to heaven after Broadsheet Inquiry Commission formed: Fawad

He warned the opposition by saying, “You have two options, either refund the money or face imprisonment”.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:19pm

Pakistan

PTI govt taking steps for welfare of people: Aleem Khan

Aleem Khan said PTI would take all possible steps to resolve problems of people as welfare of the masses was among priorities of the government.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

Chairman Senate, Speaker NA can summon Chairman NAB: Swati

He said the PR was now on track and in the period of 9 months to one year, the results of the work and policies would be visible.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:15pm

Pakistan

Opposition to scream, shout after scale of their leaders' money laundering to be public: Mazar

She added that the inquiry would be completed and public would know about the final decision.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan focuses economic security paradigm, India pursues expansionist agendas: Moeed

Yusuf said India must stop its subversive activities against Pakistan and resolve the Kashmir issue under the international law.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:12pm

Pakistan

PTI’s promise to fix institutions being fulfilled: Haleem Adil Sheikh

He said that dedicated and efficient officials will be encouraged while the inefficient and corrupt will face the music.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:12pm

Pakistan

Oil import bill shrinks by 22.32pc to $4.77bn in 1st half of FY21

The overall oil imports during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $4771.471 million, showing decline of 22.32 percent.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:10pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 14 more lives, infects 767 more people in Punjab

The Punjab Health Department conducted 2,791,548 tests for COVID-19 so far while 136,987 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:08pm

Pakistan

Sindh LG Minister briefed about development schemes of Sukkur

Nasir directed to accelerate the pace of ongoing development works in Sukkur city so as to provide relief to the citizens.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:07pm

Pakistan

Action sought against India for targeting minorities’ holy sites

Ashrafi urged Muslim Ummah to forge unity among their ranks to protect the sanctity of their Holy places fight terrorism and extremism.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:05pm

Pakistan

Rashid, Noor-ul-Haq, Buzdar agree on action against religious hate literature

Pir Noor-ul-Haq said there was a need to promote tolerance and patience as the country needed unity at this time.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 07:04pm

World

Iconic TV and radio interviewer Larry King dead at 87

King, with his trademark suspenders and black rim glasses, was best known for a 25-year run as a talk show host on CNN's "Larry King Live."

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 07:02pm

Life & Style

Larry King dies aged 87 after catching coronavirus

The 87-year-old passed away this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles after a battle with coronavirus.
"With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the sad death of our co-founder, host and friend Larry King.”

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 06:41pm

Sports

Barty itching to get started at Australian Open

Barty reached the semi-finals at Melbourne Park for the first time last year before sitting out most of the rest of the season at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They can think whatever they like. If they expect me to win the tournament, then that's their expectations.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:27pm

Europe

UK doctors call for shorter gap between Pfizer vaccine doses

Britain is prioritising giving first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, allowing up to 12 weeks before a second dose, to give the maximum number of people some initial protection. * It therefore urged the CMO to "urgently review the UK's current position of second doses after 12 weeks".

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:22pm

Europe

Norway's capital tightens lockdown to combat more contagious virus variant

Shopping centres and other non-essential stores will be closed from noon, for the first time in the pandemic, and will not reopen until Feb. 1 at the earliest.
Together we've managed to strike down the virus several times, and I'm convinced we can do so again.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:19pm

South Asia

A year after Wuhan lockdown, China sees small rise in COVID-19 cases

The National Health Commission said 107 new COVID-19 cases had been identified in the mainland on Saturday, up from 103 cases the day before.
The northeastern province of Heilongjiang recorded 56 new cases and neighbouring Jilin province had 13.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:16pm

Sports

Azhar tells Pakistan youngsters to overcome fear of failure

Smarting from their 2-0 whitewash in New Zealand, Pakistan have included nine uncapped players in their 20-member squad for the matches in Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Obviously for a new player, it's a challenge to handle pressure and then there are insecurities in our culture around what if they are dropped.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:11pm

Europe

Britain to discuss tighter travel restrictions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a news conference on Friday that the UK may need to implement further measures to protect its borders from new variants of COVID-19.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:04pm

Sports

Wolves sign Brazil striker Jose on loan from Real Sociedad

Wolves said they have the option of a permanent deal for the 29-year-old, who has scored 62 goals in 170 appearances for the La Liga side.
Jose, who will wear the number 12 shirt, will not feature in Wednesday's Premier League clash at eighth-placed Chelsea.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:02pm

South Asia

Hong Kong locks down thousands for compulsory COVID-19 testing

The first such measure the city has taken since the pandemic began has occurred in the densely populated neighbourhoods of Jordan that is home to many ageing.
We are doing this also to dispel worries of the residents because there was talk that this is an epidemic area and it affected the life, psychology and business of the people here.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 06:00pm

Africa

Patients battle covid 'enemy' in Nigeria second wave

Nigeria, with nearly 200 million people, has registered more than 116,000 cases including 1,485 deaths.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Companies

Russia's RDIF signs vaccine production deal with Turkey

RDIF added that it had begun transferring the production technology to Turkey.
RDIF has also signed deals to produce Sputnik V with manufacturers in South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

South Asia

Inside the world's biggest vaccine factory, India's Serum Institute

Unlike the rival Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Covishield can be stored and transported using standard refrigeration.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

Europe

Mobile services in Russia suffer outages as police disperse anti-Kremlin protesters

The authorities sometimes interfere with mobile communication networks to make it harder for protesters to communicate among themselves and share video footage online.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Pakistan

Over 40 countries to participate in Pak-Navy’s ‘Aman’ exercise: DGPR

Over 40 countries along with their assets will participate in the Multinational Maritime Exercise “Aman” being held under the objective of ‘Together for Peace’.
“Aman” naval drill will play a pivotal role in strengthening maritime cooperation, promoting secured maritime environment and for regional and global maritime peace and stability.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 05:57pm

South Asia

Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani

"Foreign vaccines are a necessity until local vaccines are available," Rouhani said in televised remarks, without giving details of what foreign vaccines would be used.
"There have been good movements in the field of local and foreign vaccines," Rouhani said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:54pm

IT and Computers

Microsoft reverses its controversial Xbox Live price hike

Microsoft has announced that it will be reversing the controversial increase in the price for Xbox Live.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

USA

Biden speaks with Canada's Trudeau in first foreign leader call as US President

The two leaders covered everything from the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to the closure of the US-Canada border since March, to environmental protections.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:52pm

South Asia

Sri Lankan health minister tests positive for Covid-19 after endorsing sorcery

Sri Lanka is in the grip of a coronavirus surge, with the number of cases and deaths soaring from 3,300 and 13 in early October to nearly 57,000 infections and 278 dead this week.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:50pm

South Asia

Malaysia reports 4,275 new coronavirus cases, highest daily infections

The Southeast Asian country also reported seven new fatalities, bringing the total number of deaths to 667.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:52pm

South Asia

Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese air force

The presence of so many Chinese combat aircraft on this mission - Taiwan said it was made up of eight nuclear-capable H-6K bombers and four J-16 fighter jets - is unusual.
Airborne alert sorties had been tasked, radio warnings issued and air defence missile systems deployed to monitor the activity.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:50pm

South Asia

Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as Biden warns of 600,000 dead

Globally, the virus has killed more than two million people, infected tens of millions of others and hammered economies.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:46pm

Africa

Tropical cyclone Eloise makes landfall in Mozambique, loses strength

"Eloise made landfall around 2:30 a.m. in the morning with wind speeds of 160 kilometres per hour (kph)(99 miles per hour)," said Mbazhi Maliage.
Rains had now subsided and EDM was assessing the damage, the source said, while internet and telephone lines were also down in several coastal and inland districts around Beira.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:46pm

World

Small farmers 'need more climate aid to ward off famines': UN

The UN body's warning comes ahead of a climate adaptation summit on January 25 and 26 in the Netherlands.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

Middle East

UAE seeks to allay Danish concerns over pre-flight virus tests

Danish Transport Minister announced earlier Friday that all commercial air traffic from the UAE would be suspended for five days.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:43pm

Europe

Portugal holds presidential election as COVID-19 cases spiral

It wouldn't have been a problem to wait another month. Exceptional times call for exceptional measures.
Voting is the only reason people are permitted to leave home for anything other than essential work or trips under the current nationwide lockdown rules.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:44pm

South Asia

Hong Kong orders thousands to stay home in two-day virus lockdown

The government had deployed over 3,000 staff to enforce the lockdown, which covers about 150 housing blocks.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

Europe

Police round up more than 350 at Russia protests backing jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

People protest across Russia in support of Alexei Navalny.
Navalny was detained last Sunday after returning to Russia.
Protesters are calling for his release.
Kremlin says protests are illegal, he has case to answer.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

Middle East

Pandemic forces Jordanian children into labour market

Some 76,000 children were already working in Jordan according to the last official count, published in 2016.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

Europe

French health body recommends delaying second COVID shot to six weeks after first

The gap between the first and second injection in France is currently three weeks for people in retirement homes.
The growing number of infections and the worrying arrival of new variants call for an acceleration of the vaccination campaign in order to prevent the epidemic from spiking in coming weeks.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

Technology

Google to Redesign its Mobile Search Feature

Google is planning to redesign its search results feature for mobile phones.
This new design is expected to roll out in the next few days.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Sports

Strict virus measures for Club World Cup in Qatar

Qatar's coronavirus cases are steadily ticking up, with 59.5 new cases per 100,000 people in the past week, up 15 percent on the week before.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

South Asia

Biden administration to review US-Taliban withdrawal deal

Washington struck a deal with the Taliban in Qatar last year.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:32pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia expects 'excellent relations' with Biden administration

I am optimistic. Saudi Arabia has built solid, historical relations where it worked with different administrations.
We will continue to do that as well with President Biden," Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:33pm

Sports

Anderson claims 30th five-for in Sri Lanka Test

His 30th Test five-for also makes him better than Australia pace great Glenn McGrath.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Pakistan

Family strips him of 'Mufti' title from Abdul Qavi after Hareem Shah video

“With a heavy heart, I announce that we have withdrawn the title of Mufti (scholar) from him," says Abdul Qavi's uncle.
Maulana Abdul Wahid took away his cellphone due to his controversial statements and actions which were criticised over various social media platforms.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 05:34pm

Europe

Bulgaria to ease some COVID-19 rules, restaurants closed for now

Secondary schools to reopen under special regime from Feb. 4.
Restaurants, bars and cafes to remain closed for now.
Bulgaria reports eight cases of new variant of the coronavirus.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:24pm

Sports

Kitzbuehel downhill, super-G pushed back a day

The international ski federation (FIS) said the super-G scheduled for Sunday will now be held on Monday.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:27pm

Middle East

Saudi intercepts 'hostile target' over capital

Saudi Arabia has been repeatedly targeted by the Huthis since its intervention in the Yemen war in 2015.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Anderson picks six as Sri Lanka 381 all out in Galle

Anderson struck in his first over of the day to send Mathews caught behind for 110 after the former captain added just three runs in the morning.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:24pm

Africa

Crowdfunding breathes life into Malawi's Covid fight

Malawi has recorded 17,365 coronavirus cases and 445 deaths in a population of 18.6 million.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:22pm

Middle East

More than 20 injured by blast in Gaza home

The source of the accidental explosion was apparently the home of a member of one of Gaza's armed groups.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

Moscow police detain Navalny supporters at rally

Navalny's arrest sparked sharp condemnation from the leaders of Western countries who echoed calls from the Russian opposition for his release.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:19pm

Sports

Spain's Marin clinches spot in Thailand Open final

The pair had already duelled in last week's tournament, with the more experienced Marin winning in a quick 21-18, 21-16 match.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

Europe

Oslo tightens virus curbs after finding UK strain

Only essential shops can remain open and municipalities will be allowed to close primary schools and put secondaries on remote learning.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:16pm

Europe

Russia detains dozens of Navalny supporters at anti-Putin protests

OVD Info, which monitors detentions at opposition rallies, said police had detained more than 200 people across the country.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:14pm

Sports

Goggia claims back-to-back Crans-Montana downhill victories

Fresh from winning Friday's downhill, Goggia hit speeds of 108 km/h (67 mph) on her way to clocking another winning time of 1min 27.75sec.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:12pm

Middle East

Foreign forces ignore Libya exit deadline under fragile truce

That deadline passed on Saturday, with no movement announced or observed on the ground.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:11pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

More than 98,127,150 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 59,613,300 are now considered recovered.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

Sports

Tanak runs out of spare tyres and quits Monte Carlo rally

Tanak started Saturday 25.3 seconds down on Elfyn Evans and in contention for a first Monte-Carlo victory.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

Pakistan

ECP starts preparations for upcoming Senate polls

Initially, training sessions are being conducted for concerned officials for the polls. Meanwhile, training of the polling staff will be completed in two phases.
Senior officers of all four provinces will also get training.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 04:33pm

Business & Finance

Former FBR Chief suggest govt to demonetize Rs 5,000 notes

The former chairman said it would improve the economy and stabilize banking while making bribery more difficult.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 04:24pm

World

Swiss court finds Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz guilty of corruption

Steinmetz said he would appeal the verdict, which also included a 50 million Swiss francs ($56.48 million) fine.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 04:18pm

Sports

Pakistan, South Africa train at NSK ahead of Karachi Test

The visitors had been training at Karachi Gymkhana, a club nearby the team's hotel, since their arrival in Pakistan last week.
The Proteas are visiting the ground for the first time since their arrival.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:53pm

USA

Biden to retain Trump's top Afghan envoy

The Biden Administration is retaining the services of Zalmay Khalilzad, former President Trump's top envoy for Afghanistan peace negotiations, who has led the regular talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
Traditionally an incoming administration replaces politically appointed officials with their own team, particularly on crucial foreign policy matters.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:25pm

Business & Finance

Toshiba regains Tokyo exchange's top category amid calls for better governance

Toshiba, which filed an application for the return in April last year, will move back to the first section on Jan. 29.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:14pm

Pakistan

PM says work on SKMT Karachi basement proceeding at 'a good pace' after slowdown during COVID-19

PM said SKMT Karachi will be the biggest, modern hospital in Pakistan.
The construction for the hospital began last year in November.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:13pm

Pakistan

Hurricane forecast for coastal areas of Balochistan

Fishermen warned against going into sea from January 23-25.
Strong winds are likely in the coastal areas of Balochistan from today till Monday due to the high tide.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:09pm

World

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee Austin as defense secretary

The vote was 93-2 in the 100-member chamber, far more than the simple majority needed.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:50pm

World

Britain to discuss tighter travel restrictions - BBC

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a news conference on Friday that the UK may need to implement further measures to protect its borders from new variants of COVID-19.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:47pm

Pakistan

Karachi likely to remain dusty till evening

The Met office that the wind speed has been measured at 18 to 20 kilometres per hour currently, which could enhance to 35 to 40 kilometres per hour.
The city will experience partly cloudy and dry weather in daytime, while temperature likely to plunge in the night to increase severity of the cold weather.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 02:44pm

World

British PM says new variant may carry higher risk of death

Johnson said that the impact of the new variant, which is already known to be more transmissable, was putting the health service under “intense pressure”.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 02:15pm

Pakistan

UN bars staff from travelling on Pakistan-registered airlines

The advisory has been issued for all Pakistan-registered carriers and has been recommended to all the UN agencies.
“Due to an ongoing investigation of the CAA [Civil Aviation Authority] Pakistan…due to dubious licenses caution is advised on the use of Pakistan-registered air operators," says UNSMS.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 01:57pm

Business & Finance

Fake News: SBP rejects messages on ATM cash withdrawal limit

“SBP does not put any limit on ATM withdrawal limit. Banks decide about such limits,” it added.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 01:35pm

USA

Biden, citing 'economic imperative,' orders faster relief checks, more food aid

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday ordered the faster issuance of pandemic stimulus checks to needy families and increased food aid for children who normally rely on school meals. *More than 400,000 Americans have died from the virus and millions of jobs have been lost.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 01:27pm

Technology

Pakistan telecom regulator blocks website

The platform was also given an opportunity of hearing (virtual/physical) to explain its position before the Authority, which it did not avail, said PTA.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 12:45pm

Business & Finance

FBR Whistleblower, Informer can receive as much as Rs5mn in cash reward

An informer/ whistleblower is entitled to a reward at the rate of 20 percent up to a maximum of Rs 5 million of the tax to be evaded in a single case.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 11:49am

Technology

Stressed out? Blame bad technology

Technology can damage our state of mind, and new research is bearing that out: Computer giant Dell Technologies, in partnership with neuroscience firm EMOTIV, put people through a gauntlet of bad tech experiences, and then measured their brainwaves to gauge their reactions.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 10:59am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,927 new coronavirus cases, 43 deaths in 24 hours

1,737 people also recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours.
There are 35,063 active cases in the country.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 10:20am

Business & Finance

Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results

The lack of a strong embrace of outsourcing from new CEO Pat Gelsinger drove shares down 4.7% after hours. Shares rose 6.5% during regular trade, when the results were released ahead of the close.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 10:25am

Business & Finance

D.G. Khan Cement Results Review

Company Overview D.G. Khan Cement was incorporated in Pakistan in 1978. The Company is principally engaged in...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 09:05am

World

Dutch airline KLM to cut up to 1,000 more jobs

THE HAGUE: Dutch airline KLM said on Thursday it will shed between 800 and 1,000 more jobs as the coronavirus...