News Archives for Latest - 2021-02-07

Pakistan

FM welcomes resolution adopted at New York Assembly in support of Kashmiris

He also suggested PDM not to harm public or private properties during the protest demonstration.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:50pm

Pakistan

Typhoid vaccination drive to restart in Punjab on Monday

He said that so far, the health department achieved 100 per cent vaccination target during the last five days.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:48pm

Pakistan

India conspiring against Pakistan in Afghanistan: Dr Moeed

The SAPM said there were three pillars of Pakistan's vision: regional peace, transit and development partnership.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:47pm

Pakistan

Sarwar inaugurates gas supply schemes for UC Girja, Chakra village

He expressed confidence that the government would foil all such designs of the opposition parties with the public support.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:45pm

Pakistan

PTI to win Senate Election by majority

He said that PTI would fulfill the promises made with the nation.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:41pm

Sports

South Africa 127-1 in chase of 370 on day four

Pakistan won the first Test by seven wickets in Karachi.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:41pm

Africa

China delivers 600,000 vaccine doses to ally Cambodia

"The Cambodian government owes gratitude to the Chinese government," Hun Sen said during a handover ceremony at the airport.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:37pm

Africa

AstraZeneca vaccine less effective against S.African strain: study

It has so far vaccinated more than 11 million people using either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Oxford/AstraZeneca shots.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:35pm

Middle East

Kids in Jordan head back to classrooms after almost a year

Schools and universities in the country have been shut since mid-March due to the pandemic.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:33pm

Africa

8 soldiers dead in Somalia bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab

"Among the dead was Abdirashid Abdinur, the commander of the National Security Agency (NISA) in Dhusamareb district."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:32pm

South Asia

Afghanistan gets first doses of Covid-19 vaccine from India

"We received 500,000 doses of vaccines for Covid-19 patients from the government of India," Afghanistan's Acting Health Minister said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:20pm

Pakistan

Govt intends to conduct Senate polls through open balloting to ensure transparency: Ali Muhammad

The minister said the open voting was so essential in public and national interest.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

Two more coronavirus patients lost lives during 24 hours in district Abbottabad

During the second wave of Coronavirus total of 3356 Coronavirus cases have been tested positive where 3120 have been recovered.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims 26 more lives, 418 new cases reported in Punjab

Contact 1033 immediately on symptoms of coronavirus, the health care department urged the citizens.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:12pm

Pakistan

Spices export increases 4.55pc in 1st half of FY2020-21

Pakistan exported spices of worth $ 41.071 million during July-December (2020-21).

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:10pm

Pakistan

China remains top importer among other countries: SBP

The total imports from China during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $5730.084 million, showing an increase of 17.44 percent during the period.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

Typhoid vaccination campaign continues in ICT

The disease is most commonly caused by contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation infrastructure, and lack of food safety preventive measures.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

Zubair nominated as convener FPCCI panel on sick units

The President FPCCI has also empowered him for nominating nine experienced industrialists from across the country to begin work for revival of sick industrial units.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:05pm

Pakistan

Agriculture, live stock major potential of GB region: Italian Envoy

He said Pakistan was working to expand it to Agricultural items including dairy and livestock, olives and olive products, plastics, processed food and construction sector in Italian market.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

Qureshi apprises Icelandic FM of rescue operation for missing climber

Qureshi reassured that Pakistan would spare no effort and would extend all possible support in this regard.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:03pm

Pakistan

Weekly inflation goes up 0.53pc

The weekly SPI with base year 2015-16=100 is covering 17 urban centers and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:02pm

Pakistan

7500 poor families own home now courtesy PM’s low-income housing initiative

Under the scheme, Rs 3.35 billion have been disbursed for the construction of 7572 housing units in different parts of the country.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Senate elections' references on Monday

The AGP would continue his arguments on Monday.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

Govt taking revolutionary steps for welfare of youth: Noorul Haq Qadri

He said sports infrastructure was being developed to bring forward the talented players so that they can bring laurel for the country.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:58pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 53 lives, infects 1,346 more people

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

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's dossier an eye opener; highlights Indian state-sponsored terrorism: Moeed

The SAPM said despite all that had gone, Pakistan stood for peace. "The prime minister’s vision is for a peaceful and connected region."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

Newly inaugurated nature reserves to boost adventure, historic, heritage tourism in Chakwal: Amin

He said an information center with toilets and rest house was being renovated to provide proper facilities to the tourists.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:53pm

Pakistan

First rain spell of February likely in third week: Spokesman PMD

He said the rain spell would likely to occur in few areas of Punjab, Balochistan and southern belt of the country.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:50pm

Pakistan

UNSC Report acknowledges Pakistan's actions against terrorists

UN monitoring report pointed to arrest of terrorist financiers in Pakistan and freezing of assets of institutions.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:48pm

Pakistan

PCMEA urges SBP to resolve exports issues

Riaz Ahmed said that some of the SBP's barriers to exports were discouraging their foreign customers.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Pakistan

ICCI organizes Mega Auto Show to highlight potential of automobile sector

The auto show was free of cost while food stalls, and refreshment counters were also arranged for the convenience of the participants.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:46pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs facilitation of legal crush plants, riverbed mining

The Chief Minister directed them to ensure the issuance of such licenses and NoCs to the applicants in one week time.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:45pm

Pakistan

Governor directs VCs to stop political meetings

Action will be taken against the Vice Chancellors who found involved in any political activity.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:26pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs to complete arrangements for Balakot Hydropower Project groundbreaking

He termed the project a very important project of energy sector in the province.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:25pm

Pakistan

Haleem demands judicial probe into land issues

He said the name of Owais Tapi surfaced in connection with Karachi law and order case.
He said Tapi had illegally occupied thousands of acres of lands in Karachi.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

Sharmila asks federal govt to ensure adaptation measures to tackle climate change

It has lost 0.53 percent per unit GDP, suffered economic losses worth US$ 3792.52 million and witnessed 152 extreme weather events from 1999 to 2018.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

Govt wants to discourage horse trading practice in Senate elections: Ali Muhammad

He said the open voting was also mentioned in the Charter of Democracy but now their leaders are denying and doing politics on the issue.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

India’s actions clearly pose danger to Int’l peace, security: Munir Akram

He said India has sought to portray the legitimate Kashmiri freedom struggle as terrorism.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

Transparency in elections is strength of democracy: Shibli

He said opposition's vociferous on the step to ensure transparency in the Senate elections is beyond comprehension.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

Deserving families thank PM for provision of soft loans to construct their own houses

Government had allocated five billion rupees to Akhuwat to provide loans to the deserving people to have their own roof as per vision of Prime Minister.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:13pm

Pakistan

KP Governor takes notice of Vice Chancellors’ meetings with politicians

Farman directed the concerned officials to refrain from such acts and anyone involved in such practices will be strictly dealt with relevant laws.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:12pm

Pakistan

Peace restored in tribal districts after meritorious sacrifices of law enforcement authorities: Qadri

Qadri said some elements are trying to sabotage peace in the country but they will never be successful in their nefarious designs.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:11pm

Pakistan

Cold and dry weather expected in most parts of country

Cold weather is expected in upper parts and north Balochistan.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:11pm

Pakistan

Senate polls through open ballot will bring transparency: FM

Qureshi said both PML-N and the PPP had agreed in the Charter of Democracy to ensure open ballot in the Senate polls.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:06pm

Pakistan

Covid in Sindh claims 32 more lives, infects 399

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

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:08pm

Pakistan

Covid in Sindh claims 32 more lives, infects 399

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

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:08pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, UAE agree to continue working closely for enhancing bilateral ties

Imran Khan and UAE Crown Prince exchanged views on COVID-19 pandemic and other regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:00pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iceland FMs discuss issue of missing mountaineer

The Foreign Minister of Iceland appreciated the ongoing search and rescue operation for John Snorri and other climbers by Pakistani authorities.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:05pm

Pakistan

Pakistan will have to undo Indian evils, portray its own true image: President

The President said today the world's decisions are tilted towards financial interests instead of morality whether it may be the United Nations or any state.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:03pm

Pakistan

Pervaiz Elahi hails PM for raising Kashmir dispute internationally

He said Imran Khan has proved himself true ambassador of the helpless Kashmiri people.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 07:03pm

Middle East

Saudi says intercepted armed drone launched by Yemen rebels

The incident was not immediately claimed by the Iran-backed Huthis.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:36pm

Sports

Evans, Sinner sweep to ATP titles in Australian Open warm-ups

The 30-year-old Evans finally got his hands on a trophy with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Murray River Open.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:35pm

South Asia

Internet access partially restored in Myanmar: NetBlocks

Myanmar was plunged into cyber darkness on Saturday at the military's orders.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Africa

UN ups food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray over starvation fears

Tigray remains largely cut off to media, making it difficult to assess the situation on the ground.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:25pm

Sports

Evergreen Ronaldo lifts Juventus to third in Serie A, Napoli sink in Genoa

Former captain Edin Dzeko returned after being sidelined following a falling out with Fonseca, but the Bosnian's presence did not lift his side.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 06:32pm

Europe

Woman, 88, killed and partner hurt in French garage blast

Mael, 38, said she "was sleeping and I heard a great 'boom' -- my bay window exploded".

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 06:31pm

Sports

Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dead at 67

That began a run where he managed only one win and one draw in 10 fights. He lost five of his final eight fights before retiring in 1995.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 06:30pm

Africa

DR Congo militia kills at least 12 in new attack

At least eight men and four women "had their throats savagely slit in their fields by these ADF terrorists," said Roger Masimango.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:22pm

Middle East

Iran won't resume nuclear commitments until US lifts sanctions: Khamenei

Tehran a year later suspended its compliance with most key nuclear commitments to the deal.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:21pm

Europe

ECB's Lagarde says cancelling Covid debts 'unthinkable'

She forecast that 2021 would be a year of "recovery" but acknowledged that the eurozone would not return to pre-pandemic levels of activity "before mid-2022".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:18pm

Europe

Austria open to making Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Kurz also said he would himself be prepared to receive the Russian vaccine if it is approved.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:14pm

South Asia

Tens of thousands rally in growing protests against Myanmar coup

"I completely despise the military coup and I am not afraid of a crackdown," said Kyi Phyu Kyaw, a 20-year-old university student.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:12pm

Europe

Dutch hit by first snowstorm in 10 years as N.Europe shivers

All trains were cancelled in the Netherlands until at least 12 noon, train operator NS said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Sports

Shiffrin seeks 'carefree' combined to kick start world champs

A three-time World Cup overall champion, she has won seven world championship medals, five gold, and three Olympic medals, two gold.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:52pm

Europe

From NKorea to UK election candidate: defector fights for 'voiceless'

Life was a daily grind of "starvation, prison, torture", she said. Ordinary people were treated "less than animals".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:46pm

World

6.0-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

The disturbance was recorded at a depth of 24.6 kilometres.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

World

Thousands rally again in Myanmar against military coup

The military had widened its efforts to quell organised dissent on Friday when it demanded new blocks on other social media services including Twitter.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

Sports

England all out for 578 in first India Test

Bumrah trapped overnight batsman Dom Bess lbw for 34 with the score on 567 after England had resumed on 555-8.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

World

UAE's 'Hope' probe to be first in trio of Mars missions

UAE, China and US all launched projects to Mars last July, taking advantage of a period when the Earth and Mars are nearest.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:43pm

World

AstraZeneca Covid jab 'less effective against SAfrican strain': study

It has so far vaccinated over 11 million people using either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Oxford/Astrazeneca shots.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:41pm

South Asia

Three dead, 150 missing in India river torrent disaster: police

"Our last update puts the missing persons number at 150, and there are 16 or 17 persons trapped inside a tunnel."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 105,750,940 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 64,417,600 are now considered recovered.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:39pm

Europe

Brexit and Covid slash UK exports to EU: report

He said the government had only hired around 20 percent of the extra border staff needed to process the extra paperwork.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:37pm

Sports

Majestic Mayers leads West Indies to shock win over Bangladesh

Resuming on 110-3, the pair put on 216 for the fourth wicket to frustrate Bangladesh's bowlers until they were separated by left-arm spinner Taijul Islam.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:35pm

Sports

Bess stars as England corner India

India reached 257 for six at stumps in response to England's 578 in Chennai.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:33pm

Middle East

US shakes up Yemen policy, but long road to peace

Biden, who has also halted some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, called Yemen's war a "catastrophe" which "has to end".

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:29pm

South Asia

60pc say Mori unfit to serve as Tokyo Olympics chief: Japan poll

Only 6.8 percent said he should stay in the role, while the agency did not say how the remaining 33.3 percent answered.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:28pm

South Asia

Pope voices 'solidarity with people of Myanmar'

There have been reports of large protests Sunday against the military regime in several cities across Myanmar.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

USA

Polls open in Ecuador elections

"I declare this election day officially open," National Electoral Council president Diana Atamaint said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

World

TTP oversaw reunification of terror groups in Afghanistan, reveals UN report

Report states the reunion of terror groups is moderated by al Qaeda and is expected to increase the threat to Afghanistan, Pakistan and the region
Reunification of these terror groups in Afghanistan has amplified the strength of TTP and resulted in a sharp increase in attacks in the region: Document

Published 07 Feb, 2021 02:43pm

World

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

Crowds in Yangon, the commercial capital, carried red balloons, the colour representing Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy Party
Protesters waved NLD flags and gestured with the three-finger salute that has become a symbol of protest against the coup

Published 07 Feb, 2021 01:24pm

Pakistan

Karachi police book PTI's Haleem Adil Sheikh for disrupting anti-encroachment drive

At least 70 people have been named in the case which was filed at the Memon Goth police station
FIR includes clauses pertaining to disturbing peace, financial loss to government property, assault on government employees, attempted murder, intimidation, and interference in the government's work

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:47pm

Pakistan

India's actions clearly pose threat to international peace and stability, says Akram

Munir says Kashmir dispute is one of the oldest unresolved issues on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council
Under international law, the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir have the right to restore their right to self-determination by any means at their disposal, including armed struggle: Envoy

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:29pm

World

Saudi-led coalition says intercepted Houthi armed drone attack

The bomb-laden unmanned aerial vehicle aimed to target "civilians and civilian objects", coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said in a statement carried on Saudi state media.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:23pm

World

Nearly all victims of Mexican massacre confirmed as Guatemalans

The killings have caused renewed consternation in Mexico about the perils faced by migrants, many of whom come from the three violent and impoverished Central American countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:21pm

World

Thailand reports 237 new coronavirus cases

The new infections took the overall total to 23,371, with fatalities remaining at 79.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 8,616: RKI

The reported death toll rose by 231 to 61,517, the tally showed.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 12:17pm

Financial

Taiwan punishes Deutsche Bank, others in currency speculation case

The punishments will come into effect on Monday, the central bank added.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:59am

Sports

Archer hits back after England are out for 578

England captain Joe Root on Saturday became the first player to score a double century in his 100th Test before being dismissed for 218.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:57am

Sports

'Suffering' Nadal's Aussie Open in doubt with back injury

Nadal is looking to edge ahead of Roger Federer who also has 20 Slam titles to his name, with the injured Swiss not playing in Melbourne. He plans to return to the ATP Tour at Doha next month.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:53am

World

US moves to end terror designation of Yemen Huthis

Saudi Arabia reacted by reasserting its commitment to a political solution in Yemen.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:45am

Sports

Man Utd blow lead twice against Everton, Villa outgun Arsenal

Villa, on the other hand, can dream of making the Champions League as they climb to eighth, five points off fourth with a game in hand.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:39am

Sports

Sparkling Spieth shares Phoenix Open lead with Schauffele

Spieth has had his troubles off the tee in the Arizona desert, hitting just 43% of fairways, but he has hit 80% of greens in regulation and on Saturday he made the most of his chances.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:35am

Europe

Hundreds protest Covid restrictions in Denmark

The authorised march was however largely peaceful, with a large contingent of police deployed.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:26am

World

Ecuadorans choose their president: socialist or banker?

To emerge victorious, a candidate must take half of the votes cast, plus one, or at least 40 percent with a 10 percentage point advantage over his nearest rival.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:11am

World

Who are the pivotal figures in Trump's Senate trial?

Leahy is a mild-mannered Batman obsessive who has had several cameo appearances in the caped crusader's movies, and is an avid amateur photographer.

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 11:11am

Pakistan

Army helicopters continue search mission for missing K2 climbers

Two army helicopters with local mountaineers and porters have departed from Skardu on the rescue mission
Sadpur and two other mountaineers, John Snorri from Iceland and Juan Pablo Mohr from Chile, had gone missing on Saturday

Published 07 Feb, 2021 11:04am

World

After Senate trial, will Donald Trump face criminal charges?

Many Trump critics are delighted at the possibility that the 74-year-old might be charged, including activists at "Rise and Resist" who called for his imprisonment during a demonstration in New York in January.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:40am

US State Dept calls India to lift internet blockade in IIOJK, respect freedom of expression

Tarar says Pakistan and India should work out for the reduction of tensions at LoC and start positive dialogue on the Kashmir issue
The new US administration is scrutinizing whether or not the Taliban are complying with the terms and conditions of the Afghan peace process: Tarar

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:43am

Sports

Shiffrin eyes more gold at Cortina worlds

Mayer's teammate Vincent Kriechmayer won Saturday's super-G in the German resort, the last before Cortina.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:37am

Europe

Pope appoints first woman to senior synod post

The Argentinian-born pope has signalled his wish to reform the synod and have women and laypeople play a greater role in the church.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:34am

World

Four skiers killed in US avalanche

"This is a terrible tragedy and our prayers go out to the victims and families involved," tweeted Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:27am

World

Telemedicine takes off in Germany during pandemic

"There was a great fear that the situation in Germany would be comparable to that in Italy," Marx said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:27am

Sports

Youthful Osaka, Barty stand in way of Serena's path to 24th Slam

"There was a lot of things I was struggling with, and I feel like during quarantine I really had to dig deep in myself and try to figure it out for myself."

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:22am

Technology

Google moves away from diet of 'cookies' to track users

"There is a machine learning black box that is going to take in every bit of everything you have even done in your browser and spit out a label that says you are this kind of person," Cyphers said.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:19am

Sports

Red-hot Medvedev gallops into Aussie Open on 14-match win streak

"It's tough to say because it can both be negative and positive," said the Russian, whose best Slam performance so far was making the final of the 2019 US Open.

Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:17am

Pakistan

Faraz rules out possibility of ‘deal’ with those who plundered wealth

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has ruled out any possibility of...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Haleem Adil Sheikh’s farmhouse demolished

KARACHI: An anti-encroachment operation has commenced in Karachi’s Malir to demolish over 200 illegal farmhouses...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Action in Malir against land mafia: Murtaza

KARACHI: Barrister Murtaza Wahab, spokesperson for the Sindh government has said that action has been taken against...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

NAB asks court to withdraw stay granted to Shehbaz’s wife

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in its reply to a petition of Nusrat Shehbaz, wife of Leader of...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

PPL holds free eye camps in Sui, Dera Bugti

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in partnership with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital organised two free-of-cost...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am

Pakistan

Karachi Commodore visits GCU

LAHORE: Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie on Saturday visited GC University,...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Pakistan

4 killed as building collapses in Lahore

LAHORE: At least four people hailing from the same family have died after a residential building collapsed in a...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Pakistan

Jinnah Express restored from Cant Station Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has restored the Karachi-Lahore destined 31Up Jinnah Express from Cantonment Station...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Judges barred from using social media

LAHORE: The judges of the district judiciary have been restrained from using the social media networks as it is...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

China’s space probe sends back its first image of Mars

BEIJING: China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said, as the...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Palestinian territories: ICC paves way for war crimes probe

THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court ruled Friday that it had jurisdiction over the situation in the occupied...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Tens of thousands protest Myanmar coup despite internet ban

YANGOON: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Myanmar's cities on Saturday to denounce this week's ...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

PM, Sheikh Mohamed discuss ties, Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am

Fazl, Maryam voice opposition

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:07am

World

Germany, France, UK, US agree 'to revive transatlantic ties'

BERLIN: The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain and the United States on Friday said they wanted "to...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Blinken presses China on Uighurs, Hong Kong in first call

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Beijing on its treatment of Uighurs, Tibetans and Hong Kong...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Blinken in first phone call with Saudi counterpart

RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed "common challenges" faced by Washington and Riyadh in his...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

Firefighters contain Australian blaze with rain forecast

SYDNEY: Australian firefighters have managed to contain a bushfire burning near Perth, authorities said Saturday,...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

World

US accepts Haiti president on term

PORT-AU-PRINCE: The United States on Friday accepted unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s claim to hold...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Steps taken to provide cheap, speedy justice: minister

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law and Cooperatives Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab government is taking...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Three killed as bus rams into people

KARACHI: At least three persons were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus rammed into citizens near...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

Kashmir will now head towards freedom: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the hope that Kashmir will now head towards freedom as Indian...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

UN recognises threat to Pakistan posed by TTP, JuA terrorists

UNITED NATIONS: A new UN report has acknowledged the action taken by Pakistani government against individuals ...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

Sindh govt starts demolishing legal structures of PTI leaders: Haleem

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-President and leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh...

Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am

Pakistan

COVID-19: 53 deaths, 1,346 new infections recorded across country in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 11,967
NCOC states 1847 patients are in critical condition while the total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 554,474

Published 07 Feb, 2021 09:41am

Pakistan

COVID-19: Second batch of Sinopharm vaccine doses to reach Pakistan on February 8

A special flight of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will bring half a million doses of the vaccine
On February 2, the first batch of 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine arrived in Pakistan as a gift from China

Published 07 Feb, 2021 09:21am

World

Obamas to make movie based on Mohsin Hamid's novel 'Exit West'

The book tells the story of a young couple who find magical doors to transport them to other places and land in the middle of a global refugee crisis
The upcoming project will star the Pakistani-British actor Riz Ahmed

Published 07 Feb, 2021 09:08am