News Archives for Latest - 2021-02-13

USA

Taliban warn US-led forces against extending their stay in Afghanistan

"Our message to the upcoming NATO ministerial meeting is that the continuation of occupation and war is neither in your interest nor in the interest of your and our people," the Taliban said in a statement.
"Anyone seeking extension of wars and occupation will be held liable for it just like the previous two decades."

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 09:27pm

World

US has 'concerns' on Covid info from China after WHO probe

The statement came days after a World Health Organization team of inquiry returned from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the pandemic with no clear finding on the origin of the virus.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

Sports

Ali's Kohli scalp 'world-class', says Leach

"It was great to see Moeen do that. It was world class. That was a world-class delivery," Leach told reporters.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

USA

US Senate votes to allow witnesses, prolonging Trump trial

The call for witnesses triggered moments of chaos on the Senate floor, with leaders hitting the pause button on the trial so they can figure out the next steps in the process.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 09:07pm

South Asia

Strong 7.1-quake rattles east Japan, no tsunami risk

The quake produced powerful shaking along parts of Japan's eastern coast, and was felt strongly in Tokyo.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Companies

Karnataka's Yediyurappa says Tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit

Last month the company incorporated Tesla Motors India and Energy Private Limited with its registered office in the southern city of Bengaluru, a hub for several global technology companies.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:59pm

USA

White House cites ‘deep concerns’ about WHO COVID-19 report, demands early data from China

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement that it is imperative that the report be independent and free from "alteration by the Chinese government".
Re-engaging the WHO also means holding it to the highest standards

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 08:57pm

World

Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan

The agency said the quake was centered about 37 miles beneath the ocean bed.
It is interesting to note that today's quake occurred in almost the same location as the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake from 11 March 2011. In fact, it is likely a late aftershock.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 08:13pm

Sports

France an objective one day - but not for now, says Real's Zidane

French national soccer federation president Noel Le Graet said in a Saturday interview with French radio network RTL that Zidane would be his number one candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps.
We'll see but right now my mind is focused on here. I'm the Real Madrid coach and I enjoy every day of it.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

Pakistan committed to protect nature: Amin Aslam

He said the Covid-19 crisis provided an opportunity to reboot a stressed economy and protecting nature.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:06pm

Sports

Correa strike clinches Atletico win at Granada

Marcos Llorente put Atletico in front in the 63rd minute with a low finish from the edge of the area but the visitors' joy was short-lived.
Atletico were on course to drop points for a second consecutive game after Monday's 2-2 draw at home to Celta.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to buy ultra-cold modern refrigerators to store Pfizer vaccine

Currently Pakistan cold chain system has capacity to storage COVID vaccine at -20°C.
The newly bought freezers would be placed in the federal capital and provinces for preservation of the vaccine.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 08:06pm

Pakistan

PM’s formed Committee to probe vote buying in 2018 Senate polls meets

The committee will also request those who may have first hand information or knowledge of the incident to share this information with the committee either in writing or in person.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:02pm

Sports

Struggling Elche left without manager after Almiron resigns

The Argentine coach announced he was leaving in the post-match news conference, after his team's winless run was extended to 16 games.
I've taken the decision to leave, I wish my players all the best. They gave everything in the match but unfortunately things didn't go our way.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:58pm

Pakistan

Islamabad only capital with living natural habitat for leopards: Amin

The IWMB had also issued the guidelines for visitors to avoid entering the park after sunset after Shezadi was first saw on Trail-4.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

Opposition’s stance against open balloting in Senate election illogical, beyond comprehension: Shibli

He said PTI strongly believed in service delivery to masses and awarded tickets on merit keeping in view integrity, loyalty, commitment and services of the candidates.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:59pm

USA

As impeachment vote nears, Republican reveals Trump call to Capitol

News of the phone call came hours before Trump's impeachment trial was due to reconvene in the Senate on Saturday.
Herrera Beutler, one of 10 in her party who voted last month in the House of Representatives to impeach Trump.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

FPCCI for to extending Refinance Scheme to support employment

He added that these schemes helped many industrial and service oriented sectors to retain employees during COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:58pm

Pakistan

ECP extends date for filing Senate election nomination papers

The nominated candidates will be announced on February 16, while the date for scrutiny of nomination papers will be February 17 to February 18.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:56pm

Pakistan

NAB recovers Rs 480.680 billion in last decade

The recoveries have been made through voluntary return/ plea bargain, Bank default, rescheduling of loans, PCBL (Punjab Cooperative Board for Liquidation), court fines) and indirect recoveries made by NAB from January 2011 to October 2020.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:54pm

South Asia

Quake of 7.1 magnitude hits off coast of Japan's Fukushima

The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture at a depth of 60 km (36 miles).
The earthquake hit at 11:08 p.m. local time (1408 GMT) and shook buildings in the capital of Tokyo.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:52pm

Pakistan

Regional peace impossible till end of genocide in IIOJK: AJK President

Economic geography would define their relations rather than military competition, he added.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:53pm

Pakistan

ATC issues written decision by rejecting bail of arrested lawyers

The verdict said that the arrested lawyers were present at the scene and the charges against them were serious.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:52pm

Companies

Daimler Trucks labour chief wants clean tech investments in Germany

Daimler announced the fund on Feb. 3 alongside plans to spin off the world's largest truck and bus maker, as it seeks to increase its appeal to investors as a focused electric, luxury cars business.
We will develop proposals for new projects for individual sites, with which we can support additional employment and the change to new drive technologies.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:51pm

Pakistan

24 candidates submit nomination papers for Senate elections

According to spokesperson of KP Elections Commission, twelve candidates submitted their nomination papers on General Seats.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:51pm

Europe

UK 's Johnson optimistic COVID lockdown can be eased soon

The government says it is on track to have offered an injection by Monday to everyone who is aged 70 and over.
I'm optimistic, I won't hide it from you, I'm optimistic, but we have to be cautious.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:48pm

Pakistan

11 PPP's candidates file nomination papers to contest Senate elections from Sindh: CM Sindh

CM Sindh said that our candidates are purely party workers and have a long track record of loyalty with the party.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:50pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 421 others

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

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:49pm

Sports

Alisson at fault again as Leicester earn comeback win over Liverpool

Liverpool were again forced into a defensive reshuffle due to Fabinho's injury, with January loan signing Ozan Kabak handed his debut.
After VAR had overturned a penalty awarded to Leicester, James Maddison equalised from a free-kick, before Alisson.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:46pm

Pakistan

Jamat–e-Islami finalises three candidates for Senate elections

The party has nominated Amna Jadoon on Women seat and Javed Gill has been named to contest for minority seat.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:48pm

Pakistan

Sarwar visits Chahan Dam to review ongoing construction work progress

The government was committed to build the reservoirs keeping in view the country's future water needs, Sarwar added.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:46pm

South Asia

Myanmar junta suspends laws limiting detention, searches

Sections 5, 7, and 8 of the law protecting the privacy and security of the citizens are suspended.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia hasn't given final Hajj plan yet: Noorul Haq

Qadri said that the government was trying its best that Senate elections were not hijacked by anyone.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:47pm

Europe

Coronavirus strain found in Polish mink can pass to humans, govt says

Data obtained from the chief sanitary inspectorate and last year's experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands clearly indicate that also in Poland.
Denmark's entire herd of some 17 million mink, one of the world's biggest.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:41pm

Europe

Portugal extends suspension of Brazil, UK flights

Portugal had suspended flights to and from Brazil for a two-week period at the end of January.
The variant first detected in Britain was first seen in Portugal at the end of last year, deemed to be partly responsible for a devastating surge in cases at the start of 2021.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:36pm

Europe

'Snow apocalypse' blankets frozen Moscow

It's a real snowstorm, a snow Armageddon, a snow apocalypse. This is not a practice alert, but a combat alert.
On Friday Moscow saw record snowfall for a Feb. 12, breaking the previous record set for the date in 1973.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:37pm

Europe

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Armenia

One person was injured, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on his Facebook page. There were no reports of large devastation caused by the earthquake registered at 1129 GMT.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:37pm

Europe

Far-right leader Le Pen could win French 2022 presidential election

The election of Marine Le Pen , we all know that is a possibility. It is a political possibility and it must be opposed...I hope that Emmanuel Macron runs and is re-elected.
Opinion polls indicate she will be Macron's main challenger in the election next year.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:33pm

Europe

IMF wants more reforms for Ukraine to get next part of loan

Online negotiations with the IMF mission, which ran from late December to Feb. 12, focused on strengthening governance of the central bank.
Have agreed on the next steps ... and clearly understand the expected results.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:31pm

Middle East

First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Lebanon under World Bank's watch

We will MONITOR fair and transparent distribution to PRIORITY groups," Ferid Belhaj, the lender's regional vice president for MENA.
Lebanon has also booked 2.7 million doses through the global COVAX scheme for poorer countries.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:25pm

Europe

UK ministers in push to boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake

Britain says it is on track to have offered an injection by Monday to everyone who is aged 70 and over.
More than 14 million Britons have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine so far, and uptake stands at around 90%.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan Army conducts ‘Jidar-ul-Hadeed’ drills in Thar Desert

“The four weeks long defensive maneuver exercise is aimed at validating the concept of defence in deserts,” said ISPR.
The exercise is being conducted in extreme desert conditions, 74 kilometers ahead of Chhor, under a conventional operations setting, the military’s media wing said.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:24pm

Europe

Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children for first time

The new mid-stage trial will determine whether the vaccine is effective on people between the ages of 6 and 17.
Around 300 volunteers will be enrolled and first inoculations are expected this month, Oxford said.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:21pm

Europe

Russia slaps sanctions on nine Ukrainian companies

Russia and Ukraine have been at loggerheads since 2014 when Moscow annexed Ukraine's Crimean peninsula and backed pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.
The companies targeted by "special economic measures" under the new Russian decree.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 07:18pm

USA

Facebook, Twitter CEOs in talks to testify at House hearing as early as March: Politico

The appearance of the Facebook and Twitter CEOs could be contingent on them testifying jointly alongside Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc.
Republican lawmakers questioned them about their content moderation decisions while Democrats primarily focused on insufficient actions against misinformation that interfered with the election.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:18pm

Technology

ByteDance explores sale of Indian TikTok assets to rival firm Glance: Bloomberg

Glance's parent, mobile advertising technology firm InMobi, also owns short-video app Roposo that has gained in popularity after TikTok was banned by the Indian government in July last year.
SoftBank is a backer of InMobi Pte as well as TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance, the report added.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 07:15pm

Sports

Medvedev wins five-setter to join Russian charge

Medvedev, who lost the only previous encounter between the two players, at Indian Wells in 2019.
Medvedev had never won a five-set match in six previous attempts, but after breaking the Serbian for 2-0 in the decider with a crunching forehand winner.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:41pm

South Asia

China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early COVID cases, team member says

The team had requested raw patient data on the 174 cases of COVID-19 that China had identified from the early phase of the outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019.
"That's standard practice for an outbreak investigation," he told Reuters on Saturday via video call from Sydney, where he is currently undergoing quarantine.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Sports

Players switch back to COVID-mode as fans exit Australian Open

Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, entered a five-day lockdown on Saturday to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.
Players were back to travelling between their residences and the site of the year's first Grand Slam as per requirements of a biosecure "bubble".

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 06:40pm

Pakistan

FPCCI asks SBP to extend refinance scheme to support employment

Under this scheme, SBP has released Rs 238 billion to the private sector.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Pakistan

Efforts afoot to ensure transparent Senate polls: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said the opposition doesn’t want to abolish the culture of cash from Senate elections.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:38pm

Pakistan

Country's large industry showing strong growth: Asad Umar

He said the industrial sector is now showing sustained strong growth.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:37pm

Technology

Clubhouse says reviewing data protection practices after report points to flaws

With the help of researchers at the Stanford Internet Observatory, we have identified a few areas where we can further strengthen our data protection.
Launched in early 2020, the app saw global user numbers soar earlier this month after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev held a surprise discussion on the platform.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:35pm

Pakistan

AJK President urges Muslim countries to help stop genocide of Muslims in IIOJ&K

The AJK President said over two million Hindus have already been given state citizenship and this level of importation of foreign nationals in a disputed territory has not been seen in modern history.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:36pm

Pakistan

Electric cars to arrive in Pakistan soon: Fawad Chaurdary

The Minister made this announcement during the launch of an upgraded version of the Lahore Chambers of Commerce website.'
He said that government is taking every necessary measure to make Pakistan economically strong.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

ECP to hold Senate polls according to Article 266: CM Murad

CM said that the allegation of purchase/sale of votes was aimed at defaming and maligning the parliamentarians, otherwise the members give votes to their favorite and most eligible candidates.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:34pm

Pakistan

Sindh rejects another rise in electricity tarrif

Jeewan said that Imran Niazi has ATM machines whose interests are being protected and in return they are borne the expenses of Imran Niazi.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

ECP extends date for submission of nomination papers for Senate elections till Monday

The last date for disposing of these appeals is 23rd of this month. The revised list of candidates will be published on 24st of this month.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:32pm

Africa

Nigerian police beat, arrest protesters at site of Lekki shootings

ghts group Amnesty International and witnesses have said soldiers opened fire on protesters on Oct. 20, killing at least 12 people at a toll gate in the city's affluent Lekki district and another area.
They are already manhandling us, but we're not going to be deterred. We're not going to step down.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:22pm

Pakistan

Govt launches urban forestry on lines of Japanese Miyawaki technique to fight pollution: PM

He said the first experiment of Miyawaki was done at Liberty Roundabout Lahore last year.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:31pm

Pakistan

President calls for regional peace to allow blue economy to prosper

He said Pakistan whilst ensuring its defense desires to attract the world towards morality based international cooperation.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 06:31pm

USA

Trump impeachment trial could wrap up on Saturday, conviction seen unlikely

Trump is the first US president to be impeached twice and the first to face trial after leaving office. If convicted, the Senate could then vote to bar him from running for office again.
Conviction is seen as unlikely, however, as at least 17 Republicans in the 100-seat chamber would have to join all 50 Democrats to find the former president guilty.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:15pm

South Asia

Myanmar's 'Spiderman' joins anti-coup protests

The 28-year-old, who goes by the name "Spidey Htoo", recently returned from Singapore to start a business.
Spidey Htoo said he wore the superhero costume at protests to stay out of trouble amid a wave of arrests after the coup.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:10pm

Companies

Vivendi plans to distribute 60pc of UMG capital to shareholders, list it by year-end

The plan to list Universal represents part of a process launched by Vivendi's top shareholder French billionaire Vincent Bollore to cash in on the music industry's revival.
Vivendi's leading institutional shareholders have been pressing for a number of years for a split or the distribution of Universal Music Group (UMG) to reduce Vivendi's conglomerate discount.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:05pm

South Asia

Gas tanker explodes at customs post on Iran-Afghanistan border, 10 hurt

The fire in the border town of Islam Qala spread to dozens of nearby fuel trucks.
Ten injured people were taken to hospital and the number of casualties could rise.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Europe

Italy's Draghi takes office, faces daunting challenges

Draghi's government is 67th since World War Two.
Cabinet includes mix of technocrats and politicians.
Must move fast to tackle array of daunting woes.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

USA

Biden wants to close prison at Guantanamo Bay: White House

It still houses around 40 detainees, 26 of whom are considered too dangerous to be released, but legal proceedings drag on due to the complexity of their cases.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

Middle East

Yemen's Houthis say 'important target' hit at Saudis' Abha airport

Hit an "important target" at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport on Saturday in response to the Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Yemen.
The coalition earlier said it had intercepted a drone targeting the airport.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:56pm

USA

Biden begins dismantling Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy

Migrants in Mexico hoping to reach the US welcomed the policy change in Washington.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:58pm

World

Virus expected to last long-term despite global vaccine rollout

More than 107 million people have been infected worldwide and nearly 2.4 million have died from Covid-19.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:56pm

Sports

Racquet-smashing Pliskova melts down slump out of Australian Open

After Pliskova lost a tight first set, she took her frustration out on her racquet which cost her a code violation.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:54pm

South Asia

Beijing smog casts gloom over China's Lunar New Year holiday

Visibility across Beijing was severely limited by the smog on the second day of Lunar New Year.
"Starting the Lunar New Year with this kind of weather is a bit depressing," she added.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:53pm

Sports

Fritz anger at 'absolutely ridiculous' removal of fans

Fritz said having no fans affected him, although he went on to win the set before collapsing in the fifth.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

South Asia

Myanmar army hunts protest backers over social media comments

Thousands march in Yangon, Naypyitaw, other cities.
Journalist among the latest in wave of arrests.
Suu Kyi in good health, a party aide says.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:53pm

Sports

Ruthless Rublev cruises into fourth round

"The first set I was nervous but I felt better after that and was more confident," said Rublev, who hit 33 winners and 12 aces.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

Companies

Czechs in talks with AstraZeneca for vaccines outside EU deal: report

Citing a Health Ministry spokeswoman, the report said the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker had offered the country further deliveries of its vaccine.
The European Commission, the European Union's executive, has signed supply deals with vaccine makers for doses to be distributed on a pro-rata basis to members states.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

South Asia

19 killed in firecracker factory blast in India

The blast on Friday afternoon in Virudhunagar district was one of the worst such incidents in years in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

Sports

Nadal eases past Norrie into last 16

After being heckled by a loud-mouthed fan in his previous round, Nadal enjoyed an incident-free evening in an empty Rod Laver Arena to reach the round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the 49th time in his career.
Nadal won the opening six points of the match, but Norrie was not intimidated in his first meeting with the Spaniard and claimed the first break of the match to lead 3-2.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:37pm

Sports

Medvedev extends win streak despite coach walk-out

The fourth seed blew a two-set lead and needed treatment to his left glute before finally moving past the Serb 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-0 and into the fourth round, extending his win streak to 17.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:44pm

Sports

Tsitsipas puts friendship aside to swat Sweden's Ymer

The pair were born within weeks of each other and were often pitted together as juniors, but Greek fifth seed Tsitsipas swatted the Swede 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 on John Cain Arena.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:27pm

Life & Style

Aaj Entertainment brings brand new entertainment shows for viewers

Aaj Entertainment brings you brand new entertainment for viewers of ‘all ages’. We have a range of programmes...

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 05:39pm

South Asia

Myanmar protesters block arrests as UN demands Suu Kyi's release

Officers cleared a sit-in protest in the port city of Mawlamyine on Friday with rubber bullets, injuring several demonstrators.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:25pm

Sports

Dazzling Sharma century steers India to 189-3 in second Test against England

India were in trouble at 86 for three when Moeen Ali bowled skipper Virat Kohli for nought after they elected to bat first.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:23pm

Sports

Bangladesh 296 all out in second West Indies Test

The West Indies won the first Test of the two-match series by three wickets.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

Middle East

Iran's Rouhani warns of virus 'fourth wave'

Iran has officially registered less than 7,000 daily infections since late December, but the number has crossed this level since early February.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Africa

Nigeria police arrest protesters at symbolic Lagos tollgate

Police on Saturday bundled around 17 protesters into a black truck at the tollgate where security forces had deployed since Friday evening.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:17pm

Business & Finance

Groundbreaking of Business Hub held in DHA Multan

Sheikh ShujaUllah Khan said that Business Hub has been introduced through Zameen.com to promote business activity in the historic city of Multan.
Bodla Builders CEO Pir Sohaib Tariq Bodla said that his firm has designed Business Hub keeping in view all business needs and requirements of the citizens of Multan.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Africa

Three killed in Mogadishu car bomb

"Three civilians died according to the information we have received so far and eight others are wounded," he said.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Sports

Barty brings the noise as crowd-less Australian Open falls quiet

Barty's straightforward 6-2, 6-4 win over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova put her into the fourth round without dropping a set.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

Sports

Like father, like son: Ruud makes Slam last 16

"He was happy. He's my main coach, so it's also an achievement for him. Now he has done it himself and as a coach," he said.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:09pm

Europe

200 years after Napoleon defeat, Russia and France bury their dead

The caskets containing the remains of 120 soldiers, three women and three teenagers were later put into the snow-covered ground to the sounds of a gun salute.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Sports

Swiss racer Corinne Suter wins world downhill gold

Suter finishing 0.20sec ahead of Germany's Kira Weidle, with Gut-Behrami rounding out the podium in third (+0.37), her seventh world championship medal.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:05pm

Sports

West Indies 41-3 against Bangladesh in second Test

West Indies won the first Test of the two-match series by three wickets.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:04pm

Europe

Mario Draghi sworn in as Italy's new PM

Members of his new cabinet, who include technocrats, veteran politicians and ministers held over from the previous government, each took the oath of office.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 108,151,590 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 66,091,900 are now considered recovered.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:00pm

Sports

Sharma 161 helps India to 300-6 in second Test

The opener hit his seventh Test century and crossed 150 in his 36th five-day match to a standing ovation from the ecstatic crowd.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 05:00pm

Pakistan

PTI announces final list of Senate candidates

The list was made public by the Federal Science Minster Fawad Chaudhry on Twitter.
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and Fauzia Arshad have been selected as the PTI's candidates from Islamabad.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 04:24pm

Business & Finance

FBR aims to generate billions in tax revenue with VAS installation

FBR issued evaluation criteria for selection of one vendor to install the video-analytics solution across all manufacturers of sugar in Pakistan.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:18pm

Asia

China refused to provide WHO team with raw data on early COVID cases, team member says

The team had requested raw patient data on the 174 cases of COVID-19 that China had identified from the early phase of the outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, as well as other cases, but were only provided with a summary, said Dominic Dwyer.
A summary of the team’s findings could be released as early as next week, the WHO said on Friday.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:43pm

Pakistan

Senate elections: ECP extends date to file nomination papers till February 15

The ECP said the date has been extended after requests were made by candidates, as well as reports that candidates are facing difficulties in the completion of legal formalities regarding filing of nomination papers.
Senate elections will be held on March 3.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 03:50pm

Pakistan

Justice Isa says 'shocking' that CJP's order was released to media even before him

Who ordered its release to the media? Why the settled practice of sending the judgement to the next senior judge was not followed?, Justice Isa asked in a letter to SC registrar.
A five-page written order, authored by the CJP said that it would not be proper for Justice Isa to hear the matter considering that he had already filed a petition against the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in his personal capacity.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:49pm

Pakistan

PM Imran summons federal cabinet session on Tuesday

The cabinet members are likely to approve disparity reduction allowance to the federal government employees.
The huddle is also expected to approve decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:43pm

Business & Finance

Despite shortfall, Pakistan not to import duty-free cotton from India

The country was currently facing one million bales shortfall due to low production that year, he said.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 03:17pm

Business & Finance

L'Oreal sees post-pandemic 'roaring 20s' driving cosmetics rebound

The company said that with many hair salons still closed and millions of consumers in lockdown, it was cautious about prospects for the market.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 02:38pm

Pakistan

Hafeez Sheikh submits nomination papers for Senate election

Sheikh along with his fellow lawmakers, Azam Swati, Hammad Azhar and others reached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office to submit his nomination papers.
He was confident that the PTI will emerge victorious in the upcoming Senate elections.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 02:38pm

Pakistan

Senate election: JI announces candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The party has nominated Maulana Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman, for the general seat of the Senate, while Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Khalil has been nominated for the technocrat seat.
Former MNA Inayat Begum has been nominated for the reserved seat for women, while Javed Gul has been nominated for the minority seat.

Updated 13 Feb, 2021 02:28pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Indus Delta Region boost huge Oil& Gas reserves says Naval Chief

“Third survey is expected this year, which is likely to pave the way for drilling and subsequent extraction of the hydrocarbons,” he said

Published 13 Feb, 2021 01:43pm

Technology

Facebook, Twitter CEOs in talks to testify at House hearing as early as March: Politico

Facebook has discussed making its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, available to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the report added, citing two people. Twitter and its chief, Jack Dorsey, have discussed the same, Politico said, citing one person.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 12:11pm

Business & Finance

Mercantile Stock Exchange trading platform to become operational soon

The advisor informed that the platform will open up new export opportunities for commodities via online selling globally by providing complete services including logistics as Global Commodities Trading Platform.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 11:40am

Pakistan

PM condoles death of four soldiers martyred in South Waziristan terrorist attack

"My condolences and prayers go to the families of our four brave soldiers martyred in Makeen, South Waziristan fighting a terrorist attack," PM tweeted.
Four of the attackers were also killed by the soldiers.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 11:30am

IT and Computers

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a water-resistant flagship & rear screen

Xiaomi, launched its Mi 11 Ultra this month with water resistant features and a rear screen - never before seen in smartphones.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 11:11am

Business & Finance

Packages Limited mulls to grab further stake of Tri-Pack

“As per JV agreement between the parties, the company has first right of refusal to purchase the entire shareholding of Mitsubishi Corporation,” stated Packages Limited.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:45am

IT and Computers

Facebook to build an Android-powered smartwatch

Facebook could be secretly working on an android-powered smartwatch as part of its growing hardware ecosystem.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:23am

World

British-Pakistani lawyer Karim Khan elected chief prosecutor at ICC

The British lawyer won the votes of 72 out of 123 countries.
He will begin his nine-year term on June 16.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:30am

Business & Finance

Wall Street's SPAC craze scales new heights with record filings

The 28 filings for new special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) underscore their growing appeal on Wall Street. SPACs raised a record $82 billion last year, and the trend has gathered further steam in the early weeks of 2021.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:20am

Business & Finance

Citigroup slashes CEO's pay by 21%, to $19 million

Company directors reduced Corbat’s incentive pay for his failures to efficiently address the risk and control concerns of regulators, the bank said in a filing.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 10:17am

World

All hypotheses still open on Covid origins: WHO chief

GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that all hypotheses on the origins of the Covid-19...