News Archives for Latest - 2021-01-30

Middle East

Iran expects first batch of Russian vaccine by Feb 4

Two more batches are to be delivered by February 18 and 28, he added, without specifying quantities.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:52pm

Europe

Britain must decide political relationship with EU: Macron

The French president said he hoped ultimately that Boris Johnson would continue to see Europe and Britain's futures were linked.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan expected to receive 17mn shots of AstraZeneca vaccine in 2021: Asad Umar

"Good news on COVID vaccine front. Received a letter from COVAX of [an] indicative supply of up to 17 million doses of AstraZeneca in 1st half 2021," says the Minister.
"We signed with COVAX nearly eight months back to ensure availability," he added.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 08:50pm

Africa

Egypt to receive first AstraZeneca vaccines Sunday

Egypt has recorded nearly 165,000 Covid-19 cases, including more than 9,200 deaths.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:48pm

South Asia

Israeli embassy in Delhi on high alert before bomb blast: ambassador

The envoy said he was not surprised by Friday's attack, which caused no injuries but blew the windows out of three cars.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:48pm

Europe

New protests in France over security law

The number of protesters who turned out Saturday was limited by bad weather and Covid-19 restrictions.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:33pm

Pakistan

Sarwar inaugurates gas supply scheme for Pind Dadu

The minister said PDM was destined to fail as their all leaders were following their personal agenda.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:31pm

Pakistan

PPP planning for horse trading in forthcoming senate elections: Haleem Sheikh

He said that the media cell of the PPP was misleading the masses through its false propaganda against the federal government.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:29pm

Pakistan

FPCCI commends government for providing uninterrupted power supply to industry

Industrial captive power plants operating at 50 percent production capacity would not be shut off, he added.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

CM orders timely completion of development projects

He expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by the Sahiwal administration for the public service.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:27pm

Pakistan

Sharif family's role in promoting massive corruption always prominent: Sarwar

He said that we made promises of public service and we would go to the people on the basis of performance in the next general elections.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Osama Bin Laden supported, funded Nawaz Sharif: Abida Hussain

She said the US administration including the diplomats, senators and congressmen used to advise Pakistan against the execution of nuclear program.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:22pm

Pakistan

Finance minister, adviser, MPAs meet CM, discuss issues

The CM assured MPAs that their constituency-related issues would be resolved.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:20pm

Pakistan

Pakistan committed for sustainable peace in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

He said that peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan was not only in favour of Pakistan but also for the whole region.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

FBR surpasses tax collection target, collects Rs 2570bn in 7 months

This is the first double-digit monthly growth during the fiscal year.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:17pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease by Rs 500 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained unchanged.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:15pm

Sports

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa book Pakistan Cup final ticket after thrilling Super Over win

The final on Sunday (tomorrow) would be a repeat of the epic Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Central Punjab that ended in a historic tie earlier this month at the National Stadium Karachi.
Imran Khan Snr was the hero for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Super Over as the seasoned pacer dismissed Haider Ali and Rohail Nazir off successive deliveries as Northern only managed two runs after being set 16 runs to win.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 08:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, US agree to work on advancing bilateral agenda

Qureshi said Pakistan has facilitated the Afghan peace process and remains committed to working with the United States as a partner for peace.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan desires peace, stability and prosperity in the region: FM

Qureshi said US Secretary of State expressed his concern over development in Daniel Pearl case.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:13pm

Companies

Aeromexico to suspend flights to Canada after Trudeau announcement

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced the measures agreed by Canada's airlines in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Aeromexico said its flights to Toronto would be suspended on Feb. 8 and those to Montreal and Vancouver from Feb. 10.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

All primary schools and universities will reopen from Monday: Minister

He said the country has witnessed "too much loss of education" due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan is only country in world with immense production of mangroves: Amin Aslam

He said federal government will plant one billion mangroves Under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Project.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:11pm

Sports

Koeman expects Eric Garcia to join Barca but says squad still thin

Garcia, 20, came through Barca's academy before leaving for City in 2017 but has run down his contract and has not featured for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League since late November.
I'm sure he'll come for next season and if it's not possible in January then we'll accept that and move on.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:06pm

Europe

Italy business lobby sees economic rebound from second half, may cut 2021 estimate

Consumer confidence would return once restrictions to control the pandemic were eased.
"However, the decline estimated for the end of 2020 and the current weakness make a downward revision of overall growth for this year," CSC said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:04pm

Europe

Putin's former judo partner says he owns palace which opposition links to Russian leader

Navalny and his anti-corruption foundation have published a video in which they allege the opulent mansion belonged to the Russian leader. The video has been viewed more than 103 million times.
Now it will no longer be a secret, I am the beneficiary.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:58pm

South Asia

Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote island despite criticism

Including a similar sized group who were moved on Friday, it brings to around 6,700 the number of Rohingya refugees that Bangladesh has moved to the island of Bhasan Char since December.
This time we have received a total 3,242 Rohingya in two days. Everyone is happy with the arrangements here,

Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:55pm

South Asia

Iran rejects new participants, any talks on nuclear deal

The nuclear accord is a multilateral international agreement ratified by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which is non-negotiable and parties to it are clear and unchangeable.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:54pm

Middle East

Bomb blast kills at least five people in northern Syrian town of Afrin

The ministry said in a statement the bomb attack took place in an industrial site at the center of the town and wounded 22 people, blaming the attack on the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia.
Ankara now retains a large military presence in the area deploying thousands of troops in the last rebel enclave.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 07:54pm

Sports

Chelsea boss Tuchel convinced goal-shy Werner can turn around poor form

Werner, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in June, made a bright start under former boss Frank Lampard, scoring eight goals in his first 13 appearances in all competitions.
At the moment I can see that his face is a bit closed, I can see that the weight is on his shoulders.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

Sports

Casey storms into Dubai Desert Classic lead heading into final round

Casey recorded six birdies and capped off his day with an eagle on the par-five 18th in an error-free round to jump up five places to lead Scotland's Robert MacIntyre.
To finish off with an eagle was pretty cool," Casey said. "You can never say (the round was) flawless...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 07:03pm

USA

Is ‘Signal’ the new spying partner of US agencies?

Signal was launched by now-defunct Open Whisper Systems (OWS) in 2013. It is the brain child of shadowy tech guru Matthew Rosenfeld aka ‘Moxie Marlinspike’.
It’s clear though that at least $2,955,000 was provided by the Open Technology Fund (OTF) 2013-2016, and the organisation’s website refers to Signal being “originally developed with OTF funding.”

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

Africa

Hundreds of Tunisians protest about police abuses

Hundreds joined a protest in the centre of the capital with scuffles erupting as police blocked the way to the main Avenue Habib Bourguiba,
"Today our right to protest is threatened by the new Ben Ali," Smida said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:59pm

Pakistan

Amin for zero tolerance against corruption

He said that the government has directed DC Attock to look into the matter and cancel all the recruitment in education department.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:58pm

Pakistan

Govt striving to connect research with industry: Fawad

Zaigham Rizvi said that the government was determined to achieve the target of provision of affordable housing units to needy people of the country.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:57pm

Commodities

Russia may impose formula-based wheat export tax from June 1

Moscow is attempting to reduce wheat exports to help curb rising domestic food prices after President Vladimir Putin criticised food inflation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The formula may be set at 70% of the difference between the price of wheat per tonne and $200, starting from June 1.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to making Punjab narcotics-free: Dr Firdous

The SACM said that a decision had been taken to expand the area of ANF police stations up to district level.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

Pakistan

Rice exports grew by 18.02pc, reached $232.722mn

About 459,714 metric tons of rice valuing $232.722 million exported during the months of December, 2020.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Sports

PCB decides to vaccinate players for COVID-19

After receiving the vaccines, the players would be free from the bio-bubble, which had become a necessity due to the pandemic.
PCB also plans on getting vaccines for the officials and support staff in order to protect all individuals involved with the side.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 06:55pm

Companies

Ukraine will receive 117,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine in February

Manufactured in the United States, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be immediately distributed to vaccinate employees of hospitals that provide care to patients with COVID.
In parallel, during the first half of the year, starting from February, we will be able to receive between 2.2 and 3.7 million doses of AstraZeneca / Oxford vaccine for the next phases of the campaign.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:52pm

Pakistan

33 new COVID-19 cases reported in Faisalabad

He said that 389 confirmed patients were in home isolation in the district.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:52pm

Pakistan

African region contains immense potential for trade, investment: Razak Dawood

Razak Dawood was of the view that although the numbers are small but the products and direction are in a right direction.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:50pm

Europe

COVID face mask painted on giant English chalk figure

Whilst this damage may have been perpetrated for humour or some other reason, the actions that have been taken are unacceptable.
"The Long Man of Wilmington is protected by law as a Scheduled Ancient Monument for its historical significance."

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

SECP highlights investment opportunities in ETFs

The Commissioner SECP highlighted that the diversified and low cost ETFs promised exciting space for investors.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Pakistan

Railways set to outsource eight more passenger trains

The official said the online e-ticketing had been introduced to facilitate passengers and attract them towards rail travel.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:47pm

Pakistan

Govt focusing on development of backward areas of Punjab: Buzdar

He said no one will be allowed to interfere in legitimate work of elected representatives.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

Haleem accused PPP of preparing for horse trading in Senate polls

He said three acts passed by the Sindh Assembly have already been annulled by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

South Asia

China gene firm providing worldwide COVID tests worked with Chinese military

BGI has sold millions of COVID-19 test kits outside China since the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic, including to Europe, Australia and the United States.
The material shows that the links between the Chinese military and BGI run deeper than previously understood.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistani companies receive orders worth $2mn at Int’l trade fair

The Adviser said orders worth three million dollars are under process.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

Pakistan

Empowering women folk Govt’s top priority: Punjab CM

He said that no society can move forward without practical contribution of women folk in society' progress.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:41pm

South Asia

Iran imposes mandatory quarantine for travellers from Europe

Travellers from other regions, including neighbouring countries, will have to have tested negative before arrival in the country.
Travellers arriving from Europe should be holding negative test results, will be tested again and will have to self-quarantine even if their test is negative.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:40pm

Pakistan

Mandviwalla vows to take up Karachi business community issues

NAB should facilitate the business community of Karachi by opening up a helpdesk at KCCI as done in Islamabad Chamber.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Sports

Atletico's Carrasco, Hermoso test positive for COVID-19

A statement from Atletico said Belgian winger Carrasco and Spanish defender Hermoso have been isolating at home since Friday and will miss Sunday's trip to Cadiz.
Diego Simeone's side have a seven-point lead at the top of the standings.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims six more lives in Sindh

The chief minister urged people of the province to follow SOPs.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

Europe

Argentina seeks $44 bln IMF deal to repay debt: WSJ

For the deal, Guzman plans to narrow Latin American country's budget deficit this year to about 6% of annual economic output, from 8.5% in 2020, the report added.
Argentina and the IMF are currently in talks to renegotiate a failed $57 billion programme from 2018 which was the largest in the fund's history.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

Pakistan

Media playing vital role in eliminating information barrier between PAK-China enterprises: Cheng Xizhong

He said the first information platform for China-Pakistan agricultural and industrial cooperation was successfully launched.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

Africa

Fresh data show toll South African virus variant takes on vaccine efficacy

The vaccines from Novavax Inc and Johnson & Johnson were welcomed as important future weapons in curbing deaths.
"Clearly, the mutants have a diminishing effect on the efficacy of the vaccines," Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims three more lives at Nishtar Hospital

Forty-six patients were also diagnosed as negative and would likely to be discharged soon from the hospital, he said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:31pm

Companies

Dubai to roll out China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday

All Emirati nationals are eligible for the vaccine. Senior residents could also benefit from the campaign.
Dubai began the first phase of the vaccination campaign in December with the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:31pm

Pakistan

SBP creates service desk for borrowers of housing finance

The central bank tweeted that people could register complaint by providing minimum details on the online service portal.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

Commodities

Egypt's GASC seeks vegetable oils in tender for arrival March 10-30, deadline for offers Tuesday

GASC said it wants at least 30,000 tonnes of soyoil and 10,000 tonnes of sunflower oil for arrival March 10-30.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:29pm

Pakistan

15-day typhoid vaccination drive in 12 districts of Punjab on the card

He informed that vaccination of one million kids will be made at Multan district during the drive.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 65 lives, infects 2,179 more in 24 hours

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

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:28pm

South Asia

Philippines' Duterte tightens anti-money laundering rules to avoid `grey list'

The Southeast Asian nation was at risk of returning to a Financial Action Task Force "grey list" which could delay foreign investment and make remittances from millions of Filipinos overseas.
Consistent with its foreign policy, the state shall extend cooperation in transnational investigations and prosecutions of persons involved in money laundering activities wherever committed.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:25pm

Pakistan

SPI based weekly inflation goes up 0.52pc

SPI for the combined consumption group in the week under review witnessed an increase of 7.48 percent.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:27pm

Pakistan

Govt to construct homes on land retrieved from mafia: Shehbaz Gill

Gill said no Khokhar or Jati Umra Palaces, but homes for the poor will be erected on the retrieved land.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:24pm

South Asia

WHO team, on tightly controlled China mission, visits hospital

"Important opportunity to talk directly w/ medics who were on the ground at that critical time fighting COVID!", team member Peter Daszak said on Twitter.
Just back from visit at Jinyintan hospital, that specialised in infectious diseases and was designated for treatment of the first cases in Wuhan. Stories quite similar to what I have heard from our ICU doctors.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

Pakistan

Cold, dry weather likely in most parts of the country

Continental air prevailing over most parts of the country.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:23pm

Pakistan

Death sentence awarded to three accused in murder case

Jameel, Qadeer, Akseer was found guilty for murdering Abdul Hammed and injuring Muhammad Saeed Khan in 2014.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:22pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to conserve national heritage, culture for future generations: Shafqat

He commented on the contribution of Talpur dynasty of Khairpur over protecting of national heritage.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

Pakistan

300 percent mangroves increased in Pakistan during 1990: SAPM

He said 95 percent of mangrove forests in the country were in the Indus delta in Sindh.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

Sports

African football's interim boss to appeal FIFA ban

Selemani has served as acting president of the Confederation of African Football since his predecessor Ahmad Ahmad was banned by FIFA's ethics committee in November.
This ruled Selemani, the Congolese football association president, out of the CAF elections in Rabat, Morocco on March 12.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:20pm

Pakistan

Shafqat Mahmood visits Masoom Shah’s tomb

The minister also visit well-stocked library which was established decades ago in memory of Mir Masoom Shah.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:01pm

Middle East

UAE adopts amendments to grant citizenship to investors and other professionals

The UAE cabinet, local Emiri courts and executive councils will nominate those eligible for the citizenship under clear criteria set for each category.
"The law allows receivers of the UAE passport to keep their existing citizenship," Sheikh Mohammed added.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:15pm

South Asia

A year after COVID-19's arrival, India's active cases fall

A year ago, a student from the southern state of Kerala tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to India from Wuhan in China, the global epicentre of the virus.
India was reporting fewer cases until April 2020, but from May onwards cases started rising and peaked by mid-September to close to 100,000 daily cases.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:11pm

Business & Finance

Dubai, Israel trade reaches 1 billion dirham since normalisation

Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed in August to normalise diplomatic relations.
The amount includes around 325 million dirham of imports and 607 million dirham of exports, the media office said in a statement.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:08pm

South Asia

Indonesia reports record 14,518 new coronavirus cases

The country's COVID-19 taskforce also reported 210 deaths, increasing the death toll from the pandemic so far to 29,728.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:06pm

South Asia

Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution

The military, known as the Tatmadaw, said recent remarks by its commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, about abolishing the constitution had been misinterpreted.
The Tatmadaw is protecting the 2008 constitution and will act according to the law.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:04pm

South Asia

After blockbuster Q4, Taiwan says economy may grow 4pc this year

Taiwan's economy grew at its fastest pace in almost a decade in the fourth quarter after contracting earlier last year. For 2020, initial GDP growth was put at 2.98%, higher than China's 2.3% rise last year..
"I see how busy they are. I think there's an opportunity for it to exceed 4%," she said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:01pm

USA

Mexico leader hopeful worst of his Covid illness over

The health ministry reported Lopez Obrador had experienced brief episodes of low-grade fever and a slight headache.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:59pm

Europe

Norway to gradually ease capital's COVID-19 lockdown from Feb 3

Infections are going down continuously in Norway and we now have a better overview over the outbreak and spread.
The situation in the capital region remains uncertain, however, and the easing will therefore be gradual.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:59pm

World

AstraZeneca hit by Covid jab delays and disagreements

The Anglo-Swedish firm also won plaudits for promising to provide the vaccine on a non-profit basis to lower- and middle-income countries.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:57pm

Forex

India proposes law to ban cryptocurrencies, create official digital currency

The law will "create a facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)."
The RBI had in April 2018 ordered financial institutions to break off all ties with individuals or businesses dealing in virtual currency such as bitcoin within three months.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

South Asia

WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that took first Covid-19 patients

The WHO insists the probe will stick tightly to the science behind how the virus jumped from animals -- believed to be bats -- to humans.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Europe

EU backs off jab threat in Britain row as WHO warns against 'vaccine nationalism'

The European Commission will "ensure that the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol is unaffected", the EU commissioner said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Stocks

Dubai says local companies must IPO locally before seeking listings abroad

Companies founded elsewhere must list their shares in Dubai when their revenues from local market reach 50% and higher and when their local assets reach 50%.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:43pm

Sports

International badminton competition in Japan cancelled over virus

The cancelled competition had been scheduled to take place from March 31 to April 4.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:43pm

Pakistan

Mysterious flying object in Rahim Yar Khan sky turns out to be a ‘lenticular cloud’

The scientist confirmed that what Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilot saw in the air earlier this week was not a flying saucer, but a cloud called lenticular cloud.
"The pilot observed a visual process in the air. The object visible to the pilot was a lenticular cloud. Commercial pilots often observed such clouds," he said.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 05:51pm

Sports

Zverev remains confident amid personal upheaval

Amid a wretched ATP Cup debut last year, where he lost all three matches, Zverev claimed just four games against No.12 Shapovalov.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:42pm

South Asia

Malaysia reports record daily rise of 5,728 coronavirus cases

The new cases took the cumulative total of infections to 209,661. The health ministry also reported 13 new deaths, raising total fatalities from the pandemic to 746.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:41pm

South Asia

Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack

The eight were killed when the bomber hit the base with a Humvee, the office of Nangarhar's governor said in a statement.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:40pm

South Asia

India cuts Internet near Delhi as hundreds of farmers begin hunger strike

Angry at new agricultural laws that they say benefit large private food buyers at the expense of producers.
"Many farmers' groups have joined the protest site since last night," said Mahesh Singh, a 65-year-old farmer from Haryana.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

South Asia

WHO virus probe team visits China propaganda exhibit, hospital in Wuhan

On Friday, the WHO's emergencies director Michael Ryan sought to manage expectations.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

Middle East

Iran hangs ethnic Baluch for 'terror', despite UN appeal

Javid Dehghan Khalad was put to death early in the morning in the restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, Mizan Online reported.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

Middle East

UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf

"The law allows receivers of the UAE passport to keep their existing citizenship."

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

South Asia

Austria finds 96 foreigners in breach of lockdown rules at top ski resort

Among others Britons, Danes, Swedes, Romanians, Germans, Australians, Irish people and Poles were checked and fined.
Austria, a country of just under 9 million people, has recorded 413,208 cases and 7,703 deaths in the pandemic so far.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

South Asia

Police tighten security as thousands join Indian farmer protests

At least 10,000 new protesters have arrived since Thursday to bolster the campaign, according to observers.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:33pm

Europe

Russia and Turkey open monitoring centre for Nagorno-Karabakh

The centre, which both countries agreed to set up in November, was officially opened in the Agdam region of Azerbaijan.
Turkey said on Friday that one Turkish general and 38 personnel will work at the centre..

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:33pm

South Asia

Myanmar army plays down coup rhetoric as fears swirl

Tensions were ramped up Tuesday when a military spokesman refused to rule out the possibility of a coup.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:31pm

Commodities

Russia may impose formula-based export tax for wheat from June 1

The tax may be set at 70% of price per tonne minus $200.
Russian officials are still debating about what to accept as the price for the formula.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:31pm

South Asia

Japan woman hid mum's frozen corpse for 10 years: reports

Police told AFP that Yumi Yoshino was held "on suspicion of abandoning and hiding a female body" found Wednesday in a freezer in a Tokyo apartment.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Pakistan

Honda increases bike prices for second time in January

After the price hike the CD70, the most selling motorcycle in Pakistan, will now cost Rs81,900.
The CG125 will now cost Rs131,900, Pridor Rs113,500 and CD70 Dream Rs87,900.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 05:31pm

South Asia

Vietnam approves AstraZeneca vaccine, cuts short Communist Party congress

AstraZeneca vaccine gets state approval.
Communist Party cuts short major meeting.
Vietnam among world's most COVID-19-free countries.
'Virus to be contained by Feb. 6' - deputy health minister.
New cases linked to more transmissible UK variant of virus .

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 102,002,160 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 61,888,000 are now considered recovered.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:28pm

Europe

N.Ireland chief minister calls for removal of Brexit protocol

Johnson had told EU chief Ursula von der Leyen of his "grave concerns about the potential impact" the European bloc's decision might have.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Europe

Ireland says given no forewarning about triggering of Brexit clause

This type of provision is standard in trade agreements but in the Northern Ireland situation.
Clearly a mistake was made," Byrne said. "It's too early for me to say (how it happened) ...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Gut-Behrami completes super-G hat-trick in Garmisch before worlds

It was also a third straight super-G win this season for Gut-Behrami after previous first places in Crans Montana and St Anton.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Europe

Man charged over suspect package sent to UK AstraZeneca vaccine plant

The Wockhardt plant in Wrexham provides so-called fill-and-finish capacity for AstraZeneca's British supply chain.
Kent police said Anthony Collins, 53, has been charged with dispatching the package in the post, which was investigated by a bomb disposal squad.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

Italy extends ban on Brazil flights to Feb 15

I signed a new order pushing back the blockage of flights from Brazil and the ban to enter Italy to all those who have been through the country in 14 previous days.
The suspension will be until Feb. 15, and can "possibly be renewed" a spokesperson for the minister said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

Companies

A tulip by another name? 'Gamestonk' and the case for investor caution

Now, almost exactly 385 years and another pandemic later, Wall Street waits to see how long it will take for history to repeat itself.
The stock price rally to above $300 per share has emboldened some small investors to pour even more money into a company.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 05:12pm

Companies

Robinhood and Reddit protected from lawsuits by user agreement, Congress

The owners of internet platforms where much of the discussion took place are likewise shielded from liability for users' activity under a 25-year-old law known as Section 230.
The lawsuits, brought in federal court, allege that the Menlo Park, California-based company breached its contractual obligation as a regulated broker to execute orders promptly and effectively.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 04:56pm

Pakistan

PIA issues new travel advisory for Saudi Arabia passengers

The PIA administrations has directed staff to distribute the health declaration form onboard the flight to all passengers arriving at the kingdom with immediate effect.
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) updated its health disclaimer form for all airlines operating in Saudi Arabia amid the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 05:08pm

China

China launches second stealth warship for Pakistan Navy

China has launched a second advanced warship - the Type-054 Class Frigate - for Pakistan on Saturday, according to a statement from the Pakistan Navy.
The warship, constructed by China, is the country's most advanced frigate.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 05:07pm

Special plane to bring COVID-19 vaccine from China to Pakistan tomorrow

China has promised to provide 500,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine to Pakistan.
All necessary measures have been put in place for vaccine storage in Islamabad.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 04:53pm

World

UAE adopts amendments to grant citizenship to investors, other professionals

“The UAE cabinet, local Emiri courts and executive councils will nominate those eligible for the citizenship under clear criteria set for each category," says UAE Vice President.
"The law allows receivers of the UAE passport to keep their existing citizenship," said Sheikh Mohammed.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 04:19pm

Companies

Atlas Honda Bike Prices Increase Twice in One Month

Atlas Honda has announced an increase in its bikes for the second time in the month of January 2021 by up to Rs. 3,400.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 04:18pm

Business & Finance

After success in International Fair, Dawood calls exporters to aggressively pursue Africa

The advisor informed that orders worth USD 2 million were received and deals worth USD 3 million are under process.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:45pm

Technology

Facebook Investigated in UK for its $400m purchase of Giphy

Facebook Inc. is being investigated in the UK for its $400 million purchase of Giphy Inc by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:49pm

Pakistan

Intermediate, matric exams to be held from July-August in Sindh: Saeed Ghani

The board exams for matric will be from July 1 to July 15, while intermediate exams will be from July 28 to August 16, said Ghani.
Exams for students of pre-primary to class eight will be conducted in June.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 03:29pm

Technology

Bangash urges youth to avail opportunities in IT Sector

“KPITB through Durshal project is providing equal opportunities for boys and girls young startups. Present your ideas for economic growth and employment opportunities by getting training from Durshal & then think of creating jobs instead of looking for jobs,” he said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 03:02pm

Perspectives

The importance of cyber security for governments

It is no exaggeration to say that hacking and cyber security have become as much of an integral part of state...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 02:26pm

Pakistan

Pakistan announces summer break from July 2 till July 31

The ongoing academic session will be extended till July instead of March with new classes to commence from August 2.
The in-house annual exams for classes one to seven will be held from June 1 to 15.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 02:28pm

World

IPRI holds webinar on the regional importance of the Afghan peace process

On Friday, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute held a webinar on the “Afghan Peace Process and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)”, featuring Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister, and Vladimir Norov, Secretary General of the SCO, as the keynote speakers.
The webinar was the first of its kind to host Central-South Asian countries in an attempt to discuss the regional connectivity pursuits, and opened a broader discussion on the sustainability of the Afghan peace process.

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 01:56pm

Hesco, Sepco: Govts in ‘back channel’ talks on prospects of management control

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government and Sindh Government are said to be engaged in "back channel" deliberations on...

Updated 30 Jan, 2021 01:24pm

Business & Finance

India's Future likens Amazon's bid to stall retail deal to 'ruthless' Alexander the Great

Amazon, locked in protracted legal disputes with Future, alleges the Indian firm violated contracts by agreeing to sell its retail assets to Reliance Industries last year. Future denies wrongdoing.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 01:14pm

Business & Finance

China's first Hualong One nuclear reactor starts commercial operation

The reactor in Fuqing in China’s southeastern province of Fujian was first connected to the grid on Nov. 27 last year, following more than five years of construction work.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 01:10pm

World

Protesting Indian farmers begin hunger strike after week of clashes

Farm leaders said Saturday’s hunger strike, to coincide with the death anniversary of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, would show Indians that the protesters were overwhelmingly peaceful.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 12:55pm

Markets

Head of world’s largest Hedge Fund calls Bitcoin ‘one hell of an invention’

On the issues pertaining to Bitcoin and digital currencies as a whole, Dalio pointed out “to one holding digital/cyber assets at a time when cyber offense is much more powerful than cyber defense, the cyber risk is a risk that I can’t ignore.”

Published 30 Jan, 2021 12:33pm

Business & Finance

Kuwait Investment Authority can be part of Pakistan's mega projects, says official

He appreciated efforts of Pakistani nurses, doctors and engineers working in Kuwait and said that in the future professionals from Pakistan in different fields would be welcome to work in Kuwait.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 11:03am

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab collectively report 1847 coronavirus cases, 52 deaths

Sindh reported 1,323 new cases, while Punjab confirmed 524 cases.
Pakistan also reported 1,407 COVID-19 recoveries.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:52am

Markets

PSX emerges among the best performing bourse in the world

The report said that the rally during the outgoing month was primarily been led by confidence in the overall investment climate fueled by the ongoing robust economic momentum across the country.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:47am

Business & Finance

Silver Lake cashes out on AMC for $713 million after Reddit-fueled rally

Silver Lake was able to convert the bonds into shares thanks to the rally pushing AMC’s stock above the bonds’ conversion price this week.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:22am

Business & Finance

Valero joint venture to become top U.S. renewable diesel producer

The second-largest crude oil refiner in the United States on Thursday said it and partner Darling Ingredients Inc approved construction of a 470-million-gallon renewable diesel plant in Port Arthur, Texas.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:20am

Business & Finance

China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against U.S. Defense, Treasury ban

In the complaint, addressed to Biden-appointed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Xiaomi called the judgment “unlawful and unconstitutional” and said the company was not controlled by the People’s Liberation army.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:18am

Technology

Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: the Verge

An investigation was opened that week focusing on the explosive landing and on SpaceX’s refusal to stick to the terms of what the FAA authorized, the Verge said.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:16am

Business & Finance

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine applies for full regulatory approval in Brazil

The submission, the first of its kind in Brazil, was made by the federally funded Fiocruz Institute, which will manufacture the British vaccine locally.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 10:14am

FM Qureshi, US Secretary Blinken agree to work together on advancing the countries’ bilateral agenda

The FM also underscored Pakistan’s commitment to forge a comprehensive partnership with the US, based on convergence of interests on a whole range of issues, the FO said.
Qureshi also highlighted the steps being taken regarding Daniel Pearl case.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 09:56am

Business & Finance

Power Cement Results Review

Company Overview Power Cement Limited was established as a private limited company on 1 December 1981 and was...

Published 30 Jan, 2021 08:30am

Senate informed: Rs390bn of ‘looted’ Rs481bn recovered in 2 years

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan Friday said the National Accountability...