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Pakistan

Biden administration has to recognise Pakistan based on new ground realities, says Qureshi

Qureshi says Pakistan and specifically India have changed a lot in the last four years, hence any engagement and relations should be developed on the basis of new ground realities
The PTI government and its allies are confident and are in a position to confront and defeat it in a constitutional and parliamentary manner: FM

Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-Tech shares could retake market reins as earnings heat up

The Russell 1000 growth index was up 3.3% in the past week as of Friday morning, while its value counterpart fell 1.5%.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:48pm

Europe

Sweden bans travellers from Norway over new COVID-19 variant

Sweden was also extending an existing ban on entries from Britain and Denmark, he said.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:47pm

USA

Trump administration had no coronavirus vaccine distribution plan: White House

Vaccination programs lagged far behind the Trump administration's target of 20 million Americans inoculated by the end of 2020.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:43pm

Sports

IPL's Royals appoint Sri Lankan Sangakkara as director

Kumar is considered one of the legends of the modern game, having scored over 28,000 runs in his 16-year career.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:41pm

Sports

Root's 186 helps England close in on Sri Lanka

Root, who completed his 19th Test ton in 99 matches before lunch, kept pushing in the marathon knock of 309 balls.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:39pm

Sports

Bangladesh, West Indies target World Cup qualifying points in dead rubber

Bangladesh will face the West Indies in the third and final match on Monday.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:38pm

Africa

Egypt begins coronavirus immunisation campaign

Egypt has registered over 160,000 novel coronavirus infections, including nearly 9,000 deaths.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 08:38pm

Pakistan

Pharmaceutical exports increase 23.62pc in 1st half of FY 2020-21

The pharmaceutical exports were recorded at US $138.751 million during July-December (2020-21), showing growth of 23.62 percent.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:07pm

Pakistan

CJP forms two larger, six regular benches for next week

According to cause lists, no adjournment on any ground will be granted and no application for adjournment through fax will be placed before the court.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:06pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Daniel Pearl murder case appeal on Thursday

The bench will hear the plea seeking suspension of the SHC's judgment regarding acquitting/releasing the accused in Pearl's murder case.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

Govt urged for solving key issues of business community

He urged the government to solve the key issues of the business community to facilitate them in business promotion.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:03pm

Pakistan

IT exports register 40 percent increase

The Federal Minister for IT also appreciated the role of Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and country's IT industry.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

Impartial operation against land mafia under way: Dr Firdous

She said the land recovered in 10 years of PML-N government was worth of only Rs 2.6 billion.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

Amin Aslam to inaugurate information, watch tower at Chinji National Park

With a scenic view the National Park had deep torrential streams and ravines sloping into the Soan River, which passed through the area.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

SC to hear review petition seeking Murad Ali Shah’s disqualification

The plea would be taken up by the SC bench on January 28. Notice has been served to Syed Murad Ali Shah for the hearing.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:56pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Zardari plea for case transfer on Jan 27

A three-member apex court bench, headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial would hear the appeal of former president.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

Public office holders not to evade accountability: Fawad

"No officer or chief minister can evade the government inquiry under article 149 and other clauses", Chaudhry Fawad said.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:53pm

Pakistan

Federal capital records 84 fresh corona cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

According to an official of NCOC, as many as 81 cases were reported on Saturday while 118 cases were reported on Friday.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:52pm

Pakistan

Education key to success: Fakhar Imam

Fakhar Imam said that establishment of technology institutions in the country was also requirement of the ongoing era.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:51pm

Pakistan

NAB gets evidence of stashed abroad money by big fish: Chairman

He said various corruption references filed by bureau were under trial in various accountability courts.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:50pm

Pakistan

FM inaugurates sui-gas scheme at Fatima Jinnah Town

He hinted that the process of installation of gas meters would also be initiated on emergency basis.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:48pm

Pakistan

Forest Deptt prepares plan to plant 114.349mn saplings during spring season

He said over 1.2 billion plants were raised in the first phase of BTAP and over 196 million saplings were planted under 10 BTAP during last two years in KP.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

PTI govt to construct more roads with own resources: Murad Saeed

He said the construction of new motorways and highways would be started across the country soon.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

GB attracted 2mn tourists last year after peace restoration: President

The president viewed that more the facilities would be extended to tourists, the more the area would make progress.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan

Opposition parties to fail in their designs to destabilize country: Interior Minister

He said Pakistan will move towards development under the supervision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:28pm

Pakistan

Govt to soon finalize new Electric Vehicle policy for four wheelers: Fawad

He said the public would be able to avail cheaper transport facilities under this new policy.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:27pm

Pakistan

Adil sees 'Tabdili Express' chugging towards Sindh

He said Murad Shah was personally responsible for all corruption in Sindh province.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:25pm

Pakistan

Govt to ensure medical facility across the country without any discrimination: Murad

The Minister said hundred percent population of Punjab will be enabling to enjoy universal health insurance till December this year.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 07:25pm

Pakistan

Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of country

Fog is likely in few plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 07:24pm

Middle East

Saudi-led forces thwart air attack on Riyadh: Saudi TV

The alliance intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Houthis ousted the internationally recognised government from power in the capital.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:54pm

Europe

Portugal votes for new president at height of pandemic

Voters queued up as polls opened in the Lisbon parish of Santo Antonio, guided by red stickers on the ground marking the two-metre gap.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Middle East

Kuwait limits overseas airport arrivals after COVID variant detected

The Gulf state on Tuesday reported its first cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

Europe

EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel

He did not mention possible sanctions but said that the EU would insist on transparency about the reasons for the delays.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

Business & Finance

Volkswagen looks to claim damages from suppliers over chip shortages: magazine

The shortage has affected Volkswagen, Ford Motor Co, Subaru Corp, Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and other car makers.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:36pm

South Asia

China-Taiwan tensions rise days into Biden presidency

China views democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and has in the past few months increased military activity near the island.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:34pm

World

UK detects 77 cases of South African COVID variant, 9 of Brazilian

Britain has the highest death toll in Europe from COVID-19, at close to 100,000.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:32pm

South Asia

China sees fall in new COVID-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns

Saturday's toll included 65 domestic cases, with more than half in the northeastern provinces.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:29pm

Middle East

Kuwait's emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff

The motion earlier this month to question Sheikh Sabah, premier since late 2019, was supported by more than 30 MPs in the 50-seat assembly in which the opposition made gains.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:28pm

Africa

Zambia allocated 8.7mn COVID-19 vaccines from African Union

Zambia, with a population close to 18 million, has 45,337 COVID-19 cases and 639 people have died from the disease.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:27pm

Europe

Turkey to get a further 6.5mn Sinovac vaccines on Monday

Some 600,000 people were vaccinated in just two days when the vaccine rollout began in mid-January.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:20pm

South Asia

Taiwan to put 5,000 into quarantine over hospital COVID-19 cluster

The government has been testing all of those who have been in quarantine, and has been announcing new cases amongst them as they are confirmed.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Europe

Kremlin says Putin ready for dialogue if US willing

Putin was one of the last global leaders to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. presidential election after the Nov. 3 vote.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:17pm

Europe

Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises

Francis told the story of Edwin, a 46-year-old Nigerian who died of exposure near St. Peter's Square on Wednesday.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:16pm

Business & Finance

Goldman says strengthening Turkish lira may be limited by reserve building

The lira has strengthened since early December when the central bank said it would keep monetary policy tight in the new year.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:14pm

Business & Finance

Gulf Air seeks Airbus, Boeing aircraft delays, acting CEO says

Majority of fleet could fly by year-end.
Pre-crisis network could recover by 2023.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 06:15pm

Africa

Ghana prepares to bury ex-leader Rawlings as parties vie over legacy

Rawlings held sway for two decades, first as military ruler and later as elected president.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

South Asia

US says support for Taiwan 'rock-solid' as Chinese jets buzz island

The statement added Washington would continue to work on "deepening" ties with democratic Taiwan.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:36pm

South Asia

11 Chinese miners saved as rescuers race to find remaining 10

The 11 miners were rescued after the air ventilator shaft was cleared, the official state news agency Xinhua reported.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:36pm

Europe

Germany to use corona meds that helped Trump

Germany's order comes at a time of growing frustration in the EU over a slower-than-expected rollout of vaccines.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:30pm

Sports

Ton-up Root keeps England in hunt at Galle

The tourists still trail by 129 runs in response to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 381.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Africa

Pirates kill sailor, kidnap 15 off Nigeria: report

Ten sailors who were taken hostage from a Turkish vessel off West Africa were released in August 2019.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:25pm

Middle East

Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout amid shipment delays

On Saturday, the UAE recorded 3,566 Covid-19, a new high for the 12th consecutive day. It has so far recorded over 274,000 infections, including 783 deaths.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:22pm

Europe

France imposes border controls in scramble to avoid lockdown

EU travellers entering France by land, including cross-border workers, will not need a negative test.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:20pm

Sports

Marin and Axelsen claim back-to-back badminton titles in Bangkok

Marin, the reigning Olympic champion, smashed top seed Tai Tzu-ying for the second time in a fortnight.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:19pm

Europe

No Europe deaths directly tied to Covid jabs: experts

Health agencies stress however that the vast majority of post-vaccination fatalities were elderly, already vulnerable and often sick.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:16pm

Europe

Russia police violence in spotlight after 3,500 protesters detained

A number of protesters were injured, including a woman in Saint Petersburg who was hospitalised with a head injury and was in intensive care Sunday.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:12pm

Europe

Scottish leader vows to hold 'legal' independence vote

Sturgeon cited the fact that "the polls now show that a majority of people in Scotland want independence".

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:11pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

More than 98,689,590 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:09pm

Middle East

Oman bars expats from certain jobs amid economic downturn

It added the work permits of foreigners in those professions will not be renewed after their expiry date.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:07pm

Sports

Feuz at the double with Kitzbuehel downhill win

"I've tried to win this race many times over the years and now I've won twice in one weekend," said Feuz.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:05pm

Europe

Kremlin says US interfering in Russian 'domestic affairs'

The Russian foreign ministry on Saturday said the representatives of the US embassy would be summoned and would have to "explain themselves".

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:05pm

Pakistan

Gold imports fall 52pc in 1st half of FY21

The exports from the country during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $12.098 billion against the exports of $11.524 billion during July-December (2019-20), according to the latest PBS data.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 02:35pm

World

Thailand reports 198 new coronavirus cases and one more death

Seven of the new infections were imported, a COVID-19 taskforce told a briefing.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 02:03pm

Companies

KLM to keep long haul flights as COVID testing demands are softened

Crew would also have to follow strict quarantine rules during their stay abroad, the health ministry said.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 02:00pm

Commodities

Bangladesh to buy Myanmar rice, putting aside Rohingya crisis

The deal will be signed soon and the rice will be delivered by April in phases, she said.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 01:59pm

Sports

Australia's Maxwell accepts test career all but over

He missed much of the domestic red-ball season because of his busy limited-overs schedule, which in turn weakened his case for a test recall.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 01:57pm

Business & Finance

Taiwan says asking chip firms to help ease auto chip shortage

TSMC, in a statement, said the issue of chips shortages for auto companies was very important to them.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 01:54pm

Europe

Russia reports 21,127 new coronavirus cases, 491 deaths

Authorities also reported an additional 491 deaths, raising the total count to 69,462.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 01:53pm

Stocks

Dubai leads most Gulf markets lower, but Abu Dhabi bucks the trend

In Abu Dhabi, the index edged up 0.1%, helped by a 1.2% gain in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 01:53pm

Pakistan

Country's COVID-19 positivity rate stands at 3.96 percent: NCOC

The province-wise record revealed that Sindh recorded the highest Covid-19 positivity ratio at 10.23 percent, followed by Azad Jammu and Kashmir 5.97 percent
The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests in Karachi was recorded 10.68 percent and Peshawar with 11.29 percent

Published 24 Jan, 2021 01:08pm

World

New Zealand detects first community virus case in two months

More than 600 people who had spent time in the hotel have been asked to self-isolate and be re-tested for Covid-19.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:30pm

Sports

Root ton keeps England afloat in second Sri Lanka Test

Dan Lawrence, who survived a missed stumping by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, could not capitalise on the slip as he soon fell for three.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:28pm

Sports

Hazard leads Real Madrid to Alaves rout to relieve pressure on Zidane

Hazard made it three four minutes later. Kroos looked up and as Alaves pushed out, Hazard surged in behind, the ball looping over for him to control and finish past Fernando Pachecho.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:26pm

Sports

Villa at the double as Newcastle lose again

Villa took the lead in the 13th minute when, after Matt Targett's cross was sliced into the air by Schar, Watkins jumped ahead of Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow to head home.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:12pm

Sports

Klopp believes Burnley 'low point' can inspire Liverpool turnaround

"But people don't change overnight. People sometimes face challenges they are not immediately ready for and sometimes you don't even know a challenge will come up.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:10pm

World

Trudeau co-opts Sanders meme to urge Canadians from traveling

"But this..." he said, referring to Sanders' supposed appearance outside his house. "Now is not the time to travel. Stay home - and by that, I mean your own home."

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:07pm

World

Canada voices 'deep concern' after Russia protest arrests

"We call on Russian authorities to respect #HumanRights and immediately release those who were detained," Ottawa added.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 12:03pm

World

Moscow police clash with Navalny supporters as tens of thousands rally

In Yakutsk south of the Arctic Circle, protesters wrapped up against the cold and rallied in temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit).

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:58am

Sports

UFC 257: Dustin Poirier stuns Conor McGregor with second-round knockout

McGregor was taken down once in the opening round but still edged it. However, Poirier laid the ground work of his eventual victory with a frequent supply of leg kicks
In the second round, with McGregor's mobility limited, Poirier caught him with a couple of clean shots, unloading a barrage while the Irishman was on the ground

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:53am

Sports

Homa, Finau, Kim take PGA lead in California desert

Werenski moved into contention with a seven-under-par 65 on Saturday to finish the day one off the lead.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:55am

World

7.0-magnitude earthquake near Chilean Antarctic base: officials

An unrelated 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Santiago on Saturday night, but Onemi said no significant damage or impact was reported.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:54am

World

Johnson, Biden discuss 'deepening alliance': PM's office

The United States has the largest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the world, while the UK has the highest number of deaths in Europe.

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 11:54am

Construction of MILGEM corvette: Defence ties between Pakistan and Turkey achieves milestone, says Erdogan

Erdogan says Pakistan and Turkey are living in difficult geographies and both countries are facing similar challenges
Turkey would continue to support friendly and allied countries in the defence field: Turkish president

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:51am

World

US all set to deploy Iron Dome missile system in Gulf states

The Iron Dome missile interceptor is designed to protect populated areas and critical assets by neutralising short-range aerial threats
The system has been in operational use for nearly 10 years in Israel during which it has intercepted more than 2,400 projectiles

Published 24 Jan, 2021 11:02am

World

Portuguese brave lockdown for presidential polls

Rebelo de Sousa's popularity with voters has not suffered from his indulgence of Prime Minister Antonio Costa's socialist minority government.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:57am

Sports

South Africa Tests mark 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket

The second Test is in Rawalpindi from February 4-8 followed by three Twenty20 internationals in Lahore on February 11, 13 and 14.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:50am

World

Venezuela's Maduro says willing to establish 'new path' with US

The renewed support for Guaido follows the swearing in of a new pro-Maduro Venezuelan National Assembly following December elections boycotted by the opposition, who claimed fraud.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:48am

Stocks

London stock market facing blockbuster IPO year

The City of London Corporation revealed Friday in a study that the British capital still trails the United States and Hong Kong in attracting foreign company listings.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:43am

Business & Finance

US Fed holds first policy meeting of Biden administration

But Aaronson noted that Powell will have to communicate clearly to both Wall Street and small businesses to calm concerns.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:39am

Pakistan

Pakistani origin Russian scientist 'invents cure for COVID-19'

Jan claims that the medicine is free from side-effects and is completely safe for human beings
A patient diagnosed with COVID-19 can be cured within 10 days while patients on ventilatory support can be saved by using the medicine through nebulisation: Russian scientist

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:41am

Energy

Libya oil output makes high-stake but fragile return

Haftar agreed in September to lift the blockade, several months after the failure of an offensive by his fighters to take the capital.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:34am

World

First of 22 trapped miners rescued from Chinese mine: state media

Rescuers are trying to widen one of the shafts to eventually allow the workers to be brought up to the surface.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:32am

World

Ukrainians caught in geopolitical race for covid vaccines

She reiterated the president's appeal to Brussels and said the bloc should do more to help the ex-Soviet country which relies heavily on European backing.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:30am

Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters

"Now (inoculations) are picking up satisfactorily... Yesterday (Friday), we met 80-90 percent of our targets across vaccination stations."

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:26am

Sports

Durant scores 31 as Nets hold on to beat shorthanded Heat

Curry is now just 412 three-pointers behind the record, held by Hall of Famer Ray Allen.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:23am

Pakistan

Govt allows Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine for 'emergency use'

Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine has become the third to be approved for emergency use in the country
The double dose of Sputnik V in Pakistan would cost double the rates at which it is available in India

Published 24 Jan, 2021 10:24am

World

London to remove two statues over links to slavery

LONDON: The local authority that runs London’s historic financial district is to remove the statues of two British...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

World

Spain defence chief resigns for getting vaccine before allowed

MADRID: Spain’s chief of the defence staff resigned on Saturday, the armed forces said, after a row over him...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

World

Hundreds march in Tunisia as protests sharpen

TUNIS: Hundreds of people marched in central Tunis on Saturday against inequality and police brutality, in defiance...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

World

Moscow police clash with Navalny supporters as tens of thousands rally

MOSCOW: Police clashed violently with protesters in Moscow and arrested more than 1,800 demonstrators in cities...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

World

Israel expands vaccination campaign to teens

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel began administering Covid-19 vaccines to teenagers Saturday as it pushed ahead with its...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

World

Italian king’s heir apologises for monarchy’s Holocaust role

ROME: A descendant of Italy’s wartime King Victor Emmanuel III has apologised to the country’s Jewish community...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Davos ski resort eerily quiet without economic talkfest this year

DAVOS: Student protesters who urged world leaders at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos to “Stop (f)lying to...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Austin breaks barrier as first Black US defense secretary

WASHINGTON: He retired Army general Lloyd Austin made history on Friday by becoming America’s first Black defense...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Wuhan marks a year since Covid lockdown as others scramble

WUHAN, (China): The Chinese city of Wuhan marked one year since the start of its traumatic 76-day coronavirus...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Biden, Trudeau to collaborate on vaccines, medical supplies

OTTAWA: Canada’s Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden agreed to meet next month, the prime minister’s ...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Canadian study says oral medicine effective in treating Covid-19

MONTREAL: A major clinical trial shows that an inflammatory drug called colchicine is effective in treating Covid-19...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

World

Ocean Viking rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants off Libya

MARSEILLE: More than 350 migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast by the Ocean Viking humanitarian vessel in...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

World

Australia’s PM reluctant to commit to medium-term climate goals

MELBOURNE: Austr-alia’s government is in no rush to sign up to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050,...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

World

Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration

LONDON/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Saturday the kingdom was optimistic that it would have...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:19am

Pakistan

By-polls in PK-63: QWP announces support for PML-N candidate

PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) has announced support for Pakistan Muslim League-N candidate Ikhtiar Wali Khan, in...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Pakistan

Broadsheet would be Panama-II for opposition, says Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the Broadsheet issue had...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Pakistan

Pakistan paying price of ‘incompetence’ of govt: Maryam

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday that Pakistan is paying...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Pakistan

Alkhidmat undertakes VI-phase health screening of children

KARACHI: Alkhidmat, under its orphan health care programme, conducted sixth phase screening of 150 registered...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Pakistan

PM lauds women parliamentarians’ role in solving problems of masses

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that the women parliamentarians are playing an effective role...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Pakistan

Seven accused identified in hate speech case

KARACHI: A witness identified seven accused in anti-terrorism court on Saturday in a hearing of the case pertaining...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Pakistan

Special court rejects plea of Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: A special court for control of narcotics substance on Saturday rejected the plea of unblocking identity card...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Pakistan

Bringing no confidence motion against ‘selected’ one of options: Rana

LAHORE: Terming the PTI government as ‘fake,’ Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab president Rana...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s biggest problem is wrong census of Karachi, claims Kamal

KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said that Pakistan’s biggest problem is the...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

PBC elections on 30th

LAHORE: Election of Vice Chairman Punjab Bar Council (PBC) and Chairman Executive Committee PBC would be held on...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Uplift projects: PM directs lawmakers to ensure timely completion

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday directed the lawmakers to ensure timely completion of the development...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Sindh reports 13 corona deaths, 635 fresh cases

KARACHI: As many as 13 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,888 and 635 new cases...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Buzdar orders steps to maintain law and order in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with the provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat, here...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Pakistan

Depts not giving profit will be outsourced: Swati

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati said that running schools and hospitals was not business of ...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:15am

Pakistan

Pak-US Business Council chief greets Biden

KARACHI: Iftikhar Ali Malik, founder President of Pak-US Business Council, President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce ...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:15am

Pakistan

Hate literature: Govt to take action against publishers and distributors

LAHORE: The federal and Punjab governments have decided to join hands against those publishing and distributing...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:15am

Pakistan

CM Balochistan inaugurates Western Bypass

HUB: Chief Minister Balochistan, Jam Kamal Khan arrived visited Hub on Saturday, where he inaugurated Western Bypass...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:15am

Business & Finance

Japan’s consumer prices fall at decade-fast pace, add to deflation fears

TOKYO: Japan’s core consumer prices slumped in December at the fastest annual pace in a decade, a sign of...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:14am

Business & Finance

Exports to increase significantly in next 6 months: S M Muneer

KARACHI: United Business Group’s Patron in-Chief and former President FPCCI S M Muneer has expressed hope that...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

US to reverse ‘draconian’ immigration policies, Biden tells Mexican president

WASHINGTON”: The United States plans to reverse the Trump administration's "draconian" immigration approach while...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

UNGA adopts resolution on protection of religious sites: FO

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Pakistan along...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

Voluntary separation scheme: President approves Rs9.5bn grant for PIA

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Saturday approved funds worth Rs9.5 billion for Pakistan International Airlines...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

Only RLNG-based licences to be issued for CNG stations

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has officially lifted the ban on issuing new licences to...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:13am

Govt decides to hold ‘final’ round: K-Electric faces prospect of re-privatisation?

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has reportedly decided to hold "final" round of talks with the KE's top brass to...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:10am

Pakistan

Deadly disease: Pakistan reports 48 deaths, 1,594 new COVID infections in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 11,295
The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 532,412

Published 24 Jan, 2021 09:55am

Bovines’ meat: Export refinance facility allowed

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed export refinance facility under the Export Finance Scheme for...