News Archives for Latest - 2021-02-14

Pakistan

LNG sector’s opening to revive CNG industry: Paracha

Paracha said the date for private LNG import, mainly for CNG stations, would be announced within the next few weeks.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Senate elections' references on Monday

Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan would represent President Dr Arif Alvi.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:33pm

Pakistan

SC to hear PPP leader Syed Khrsheed Shah’s bail plea on Wednesday

Court, while fixing the plea for hearing, sent notice to prosecutor NAB.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:32pm

Pakistan

Govt provides assistance to 15 million Covid-19 affected laborers: Sania Nishtar

She said the incumbent government was committed to fight against poverty and completed the work plan to achieve the target within the specified time.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:30pm

Pakistan

Noor-ul-Haq stresses religious harmony to counter enemy challenges

He said the government was striving to establish a peaceful environment across the country.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:29pm

Pakistan

Motorbike, three wheeler sales up 18.16pc in seven months of FY 2020-21

As many as 1,113,435 motorbikes and three wheelers were sold in July-January (2020-21), showing growth of 18.16 percent.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

11 more deaths, 466 new virus cases in Punjab

The Punjab Health Department conducted 3,102,322 tests for COVID-19 so far, while 151,551 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:25pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker rules out compromise on principles, rule of law

The Speaker National Assembly said that he condemns such acts as he had always stood for honour and prestige and would continue it in future also.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

100 candidates file Senate election nomination papers so far

The date of publication of revised list of candidates will be February 24 while the date for withdrawal of candidature will be February 25.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:23pm

Pakistan

CM calls cabinet meeting

A 23-point agenda of the meeting has been issued.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:10pm

Pakistan

Governor Sindh hands over 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to KMC

He expressed such views while addressing a ceremony at Governor House in Karachi for handing over the fire tenders and water bowsers to KMC.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Mushahid lauds Pak Navy’s ‘Maritime Diplomacy’

Given this context, Senator Mushahid Hussain proposed a 3-point plan of policy doables to promote ‘Maritime Diplomacy’.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:06pm

Pakistan

Murree, Nathiagali likely to receive snowfall from Feb 21: Spokesman PMD

During the span the cold waves would persist in different parts of the country.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

CM Buzdar working for development of neglected regions: Firdous

The inauguration of the double decker tour bus in Bahawalpur is an important step towards promotion of tourism, she added.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:03pm

Pakistan

No compromise to be made with elements found guilty in sale, purchase of votes during Senate: Speaker

He said people are custodian of their votes and would not allow any one to sell their votes for monetary gains.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

National economy gradually stabilizing due to prudent policies of Govt: NA Speaker

He said Afghan President will soon visit Pakistan for extension of bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

Validity of passport being enhanced from 5 to 10 years to facilitate people: Rashid

He announced to end all police pickets in the federal capital by Ramadan this year and to make Islamabad Police a modern force.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:59pm

Pakistan

Candidates submit nomination papers ahead of Balochistan senate elections

Six candidates have filed their nomination papers against the seats of senate reserved for minorities and women.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:57pm

Europe

Russia's Lavrov holds climate talks with US envoy Kerry

Lavrov told Kerry that he "welcomed" the decision by new US President to rejoin the landmark Paris agreement on curbing global emissions of greenhouse gases.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:50pm

Middle East

Dozens killed in overnight clashes in northern Yemen: govt sources

The rebels have also escalated attacks against Saudi Arabia, drawing condemnation from the international community.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:49pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 108,503,560 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 66,313,500 are now considered recovered.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:48pm

World

UAE's 'Hope' probe sends home first image of Mars

"Hope" will orbit the Red Planet for at least one Martian year, or 687 days, using three scientific instruments to monitor the Martian atmosphere.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:46pm

Europe

Greece calls migrant pushback claims 'fake news'

"Investigations until now by (EU border agency) Frontex and the (Greek) coastguard have not confirmed any of the claims," he said.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:35pm

Middle East

Israel, Cyprus agree travel deal for vaccinated citizens

Israel reached a similar agreement with Greece last week, as the Mediterranean nations seek to revive tourism industries battered by the pandemic.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:35pm

Sports

West Indies sweep Bangladesh Test series 2-0

The West Indies won the first Test by three wickets.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 07:31pm

Sports

India eye victory in 2nd Test after Ashwin spins out England

The hosts were 54 for one at stumps in Chennai with Rohit Sharma on 25 and Cheteshwar Pujara on seven.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 07:32pm

Sports

Kriechmayr wins world downhill to emulate Maier-Miller speed double

"Both of them are legends. To be on the same step is amazing," said Kriechmayr, who downplayed his choice to open up the track.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:59pm

Africa

11 dead as rebels attack military sites in DRCongo city

Residents reported the sounds of gunfire in several districts following the assaults.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:56pm

Europe

Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in mine blast

Ukraine and its Western allies accuse Russia of sending troops and arms to support the separatists, claims Moscow denies.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:51pm

Europe

Germany partially closes borders despite EU criticism

Under the new rules, only Germans or non-German residents are allowed through, and they must provide a recent negative coronavirus test.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:34pm

Pakistan

Sindh Government criticizes Ogra for hike in petrol prices

Wahab further said that the incompetent government is making the lives of the people miserable by increasing the prices day by day.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

Govt takes action against irresponsible officials for providing better civic facilities

Punjab Chief Secretary has completed the dashboard examination of 1586 subordinate officers.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

South Asia

Japan Health Ministry says it has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Japan has so far recorded about 410,000 coronavirus cases nationally and 6,772 deaths. The Olympic Games are due to start July 23.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

South Asia

Thousands march in Tokyo to protest Myanmar coup, biggest Japan demonstration so far

"As a Myanmar national, I absolutely cannot accept the military's coup in Myanmar," said Thwe Thwe Tun, 27, who works at a construction company.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:23pm

Middle East

Lebanon starts its COVID-19 vaccination drive, PM says will wait his turn

WB monitoring vaccines to make sure they go to most in need.
Head of critical care at gov't hospital first to receive dose.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:07pm

Africa

Guinea reports first Ebola cases since 2016, including three deaths

It was not clear if the person buried on Feb. 1 - a nurse at the local health centre who had fallen ill - had also died of Ebola.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:05pm

World

New Zealand locks down Auckland after 3 new local COVID-19 cases

Auckland stay-at-home order, restrictions on gatherings.
Australia's Melbourne in day 2 of 5-day lockdown.
Melbourne's UK variant cluster now 16 cases.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Europe

Serbia donates thousands of doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to North Macedonia

"With this delivery we will be able to vaccinate all medical staff working in COVID centres," Zaev said.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:00pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Houthis as terrorists, says Saudi U.N. representative

The Saudi government media office CIC did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment on the decision.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:58pm

USA

With Trump impeachment trial over, wary Washington seeks to move forward

Trump is the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:56pm

South Asia

Himalayan rescuers recover more bodies as flash flood death toll rises to 50

"We have not lost all hope yet. We hope to find more survivors," the top government official in the region, Swati Bhadoriya told Reuters.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:40pm

South Asia

Thailand defends decision not to join COVAX vaccine alliance

Thailand so far has not received or produced any vaccines, even as many of its neighbours have started inoculations.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:54pm

Middle East

Turkey says it finds bodies of 13 killed by militants in Iraq

Turkey launched a military operation against the PKK in northern Iraq's Gara region on Feb. 10 to secure its border and find citizens who had been kidnapped previously, he said.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:38pm

Middle East

Israel plans to reopen restaurants in March, restart tourism with Cyprus

"We want to open gradually, carefully so we don't have another breakout of another wave, and another lockdown," he told Ynet TV.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:37pm

Sports

Halep battles past Swiatek to set up Serena showdown

Halep roared back with an early break in the second set as her crafty baseline play frustrated her teenage opponent, who made a string of errors.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:35pm

Sports

India stretch lead after spinners wreck England in Chennai

The hosts finished day two on 54-1 for an overall lead of 249 runs on a deteriorating track.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:21pm

Europe

Kosovo votes in election that could complicate dialogue with Serbia

Polling stations will close at 7 p.m. (1800 GMT), and the first official results are expected a few hours later.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:22pm

Europe

UK closes in on 15 million vaccine target, pressure to unlock grows

Johnson will set out on Feb. 22 the government's plans to end the lockdown, and has said he wants schools to reopen on March 8.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Sports

Zverev reaches last eight with easy win over Lajovic

"Today was a pretty good match, much colder than the other days," Zverev said in his on-court interview.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

Sports

West Indies edge thriller to sweep series v Bangladesh

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque rued the absence of injured all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

Sports

Serena survives Sabalenka onslaught in Australian Open thriller

Sabalenka won three straight games to get back on terms but Williams's experience saw her through as she maintained her unbeaten run since emerging from 14-day quarantine in Australia.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

Sports

West Indies 98-6 in second Bangladesh Test

Jayed dismissed nightwatchman Jomel Warrican (2) and Kyle Mayers for six, both leg before wicket.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:16pm

Sports

England slump to 39-4 after India put on 329 in 2nd Test

Earlier, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant hit an unbeaten 58 before India's innings ended in the first hour of play. They had resumed on 300-6.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Sports

West Indies all out for 117 in 2nd Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh took seven wickets for 76 runs in little over a session on the fourth day after the West Indies resumed on 41-3.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Sports

Dimitrov upsets US Open champion Thiem at Australian Open

The 18th seed won in just over two hours against a fatigued-looking Thiem.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Sports

Golf: Pebble Beach Pro-Am scores

Jason Day (AUS) 69-69-68, Brian Stuard 66-71-69, Maverick McNealy 68-69-69, Paul Casey (ENG) 68-67-71.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Sports

New Zealand keep faith in Guptill for Australia T20 series

Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman are set to continue in the middle order after strong starts to the international season.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

Biden aide resigns over 'abhorrent' comments to reporter

Ducklo added that he was "devastated to have embarrassed and disappointed my White House colleagues and President Biden."

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

Guinea sees first Ebola deaths since 2016

The country had declared that the six-month epidemic over in November. It was the country's eleventh Ebola outbreak, claiming 55 lives out of 130 cases.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

UN Security Council to debate challenge of global vaccine access

He has repeatedly called for vaccines to be treated as a "global public good," without specifying exactly how that might happen.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

Decision time soon for Biden on Iran nuclear deal

With help from the Europeans, the United States and Iran could also lay out the steps they will take, he said.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

Spain's Catalonia holds key vote under cloud of pandemic

But Sanchez has not hidden his desire to remove them from power.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire

Taking advantage of the situation, Taliban insurgents attacked a nearby security post after the blaze broke out, Farhad added.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

Haitian judge calls for end to 'dictatorship'

The 72-year-old judge was proposed last weekend by several opposition parties to serve as acting president in the row surrounding Moise's term.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

New Zealand confirms fresh community virus outbreak

Ardern has been widely praised for her management of the pandemic, with New Zealand recording just 25 deaths and less than 2,000 cases in a population of five million.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

Sports

Osaka saves match points against Muguruza to reach Open quarters

The see-saw contest continued in a tense decider with Osaka unable to convert a break point in the fourth game only to subsequently drop her serve and slam her racquet to the ground in frustration.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

World

Dozens injured in strong quake off Japan's Fukushima

Images posted online showed broken glass at a shop and items spilled off the shelves at a supermarket.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

Sports

Justin Turner will return to Dodgers with a two-year deal

He was taken out of the game in the eighth inning and wasn't initially on the field to celebrate the win with his teammates.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

Germany tightens borders to keep Covid variants at bay

He was in a hurry to enter Germany and drive through to France with his cargo.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

City of London pays early price of hard Brexit

Mark Simpson, an expert on financial services at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, agreed that by the metric of job losses, London did not need to panic yet.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

Fight against smugglers rages on EU border with Belarus

More than 200 trucks a day cross into European Union member Latvia at the Paternieki border point, some of them stuffed with smuggled cigarettes hidden among other cargo.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

Germany's 'mini-jobbers' hit hard by pandemic fallout

They are one of the reasons why Germany's unemployment rate has fallen from a spike of 11.5 percent in 2005 to record lows of around five percent before the pandemic struck.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

'Democracy is fragile,' Biden says after Trump acquittal

This sad chapter in our history has reminded us that democracy is fragile.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

Sports

Mature Muguruza happy despite Osaka defeat

"When you're younger, you're disappointed," said Muguruza, who lost in the final last year to Sofia Kenin.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka import ban takes the spice out of life

Kasun Chaminda said he had lost regular customers for his taxi operation because he could not buy new tyres.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

World

Myanmar junta warns public not to hide fugitive protesters

Crowds returned to the streets of Yangon on Sunday, with hundreds massing on an intersection near the commercial capital's famed Shwedagon pagoda.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

Sports

'Feel like 18' - Taiwan veteran Hsieh makes history at Australian Open

"So I see the parents, I think they look like they're going to fall asleep. I think I play really bad. I tell myself, 'Okay, now I don't care what happen, I will try to get every ball, try to make it look little bit better'.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

World

Cronies, corruption: How Algeria's auto sector hit the wall

"Some projects cannot be described as an industry because they are simply disguised imports," he charged the day after his election.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

Sports

England dismiss India for 329 in second Test

Pant quickly moved from his overnight 33 to raise his sixth Test fifty, hitting two fours and two big sixes to bring back to life the crowd -- the first time fans have been back in an Indian stadium in more than a year.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

Sports

Springboks captain Kolisi quits Stormers, linked to Sharks

He joined the Stormers after leaving school, made his first Currie Cup appearance in 2011 and his Super Rugby debut one year later.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

World

Russia's rising poverty fuels political discontent

"Authorities have nothing to offer to those who are unhappy over their policies," he added, pointing to "ostentatious wealth" of the Russian elites and growing divisions in society.

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

World

U.S. Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

The Senate vote of 57-43 fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict Trump on a charge of incitement of insurrection
In the vote, seven of the 50 Senate Republicans joined the chamber’s unified Democrats in favoring conviction

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

Pakistan

Pakistan has tremendous potential for blue economy, says Moeed

SAPM says relations with other countries, mutual cooperation and achieving peace in the region are the goals of Pakistan
Pakistan Navy is working day and night for the promotion of Blue Economy and stressed the need for promoting coastal tourism: Moeed

Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:09pm

Pakistan

DRAP grants permission to another Chinese firm to conduct clinical trials of COVID vaccine

Anhui Zhifei longcom will conduct its trials in Karachi at a private hospital, while in Lahore at the University of Health Sciences and another private health facility
At least 9,000 volunteers will participate in clinical trials of the Anhui Zhifei vaccine across the country

Published 14 Feb, 2021 02:57pm

Real Estate

Dubai's DAMAC sees at least 1-2 years before property market recovers

Following a recent surge in coronavirus infections across the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has tightened social restrictions, limiting capacity at hotels, shopping centres and restaurants.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 02:11pm

World

Russia reports 14,185 new COVID-19 cases, 430 deaths in past 24 hours

Authorities said 430 people had died of the disease in the last 24 hours.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 02:08pm

Pakistan

PM sets one billion sapling plantation target till August 2021

The government has so far planted as many as 700 million saplings and it plans to plant 350 million more between February and August
The prime minister will himself take part in plantation drives in the four provinces by attending events to be organised in this regard to encourage plantation among people

Published 14 Feb, 2021 02:10pm

Stocks

Most major Gulf markets ease in early trade; Saudi gains

Among others, Mashreq Bank retreated 5%. Last week, the lender posted a full-year loss.

Published 14 Feb, 2021 01:49pm

Pakistan

Abrarul Haq's nephew injured as car crashes into concrete blocks

The nephew of the singer was shifted to hospital for medical attendance where he has been declared to be out of danger
The incident occurred on road near Gujranwala’s Gakhar Mandi

Published 14 Feb, 2021 01:30pm

Pakistan

No trace of missing K2 climbers as harsh weather continues to hamper rescue mission

The last location of three missing mountaineers was traced through satellite images two days back but heavy snowfall and rain on K2 halted the Pakistan Army's rescue efforts
Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri from Iceland and JP Mohr from Chile lost contact with the base camp eight days ago after their support team stopped receiving communications from them

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 01:29pm

Pakistan

Govt wants to hold Senate polls through open ballot to discourage use of money: Qureshi

Qureshi says government is committed to bring reforms in the electoral process to bring change in the decades old corrupt political system of the country
There is possibility of extradition of Nawaz Sharif, but it is a lengthy and complicated process: FM

Published 14 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

Pakistan

Justice Isa objects to sharing CJP order with media

On February 11, top court's five-judge larger bench ordered that Justice Isa should not hear cases involving PM Imran in order “to uphold principle of un-biasness and impartiality"
Justice Isa, who was part of the larger bench that heard the lawmakers funding case, has written a letter to SC Registrar stating that the order was passed and released to the media before being sent to him

Published 14 Feb, 2021 10:35am

Pakistan

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine likely to reach Pakistan in two weeks

An official of a private lab says they are working on appointment setting system and more details regarding the vaccine will be shared soon
Sputnik V vaccine developed by Russia proved to be 92 percent effective in preventing coronavirus

Published 14 Feb, 2021 10:14am

Pakistan

Navy, NIMA host Int’l Maritime Conference

KARACHI: The three-day International Maritime Conference (IMC-21) organized on the theme of ‘Development of Blue...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Strepsils Comfort to appeal CCP’s decision

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recently passed an order against Strepsils Comfort for...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

‘Rs7bn mega project to be started soon in Abbottabad’

ABBOTTABAD: Speaker KP Assembly Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani Saturday said that water supply scheme for Abbottabad city worth...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

PM extends condolence, prayers to families of S Waziristan martyrs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed condolence over the martyrdom of four soldiers in a fight...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

We did not support secret ballot: Maryam

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday that the PDM as well as ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

PIA, Hashoo group to promote domestic tourism

KARACHI: PIA and Hashoo group to jointly promote domestic tourism in Pakistan. CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Electric cars to hit Pakistan roads soon: minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday that battery-powered electric...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Positivity rate remains 3.74pc: Punjab intensifies vaccination process of healthcare workers

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 3.74 percent in Punjab, as out of 13,142 tests conducted...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Rulers responsible for destruction of economy: JI Emir

LAHORE: Holding the former and present rulers responsible for the destruction of economy and institutions,...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Court delays indictment of Sanaullah

LAHORE: A special court here on Saturday delayed the indictment of PML-N MNA Rana Sanaullah and others in a heroin...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Opposition to open Senate vote beyond comprehension: Shibli Faraz

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz here Saturday said that the...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Social Welfare: First meeting on gender based violence held

LAHORE: In order to develop coordination among all stakeholders to curb gender based violence in the wake of ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Sports

PCB, tapmad TV join hands for streaming PSL-6 matches in Australia, MENA

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has joined hands with tapmad TV for streaming of the HBL Pakistan Super...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Pakistan

First lady inaugurates goods exhibition prepared by intellectually challenged youth

KARACHI: The first lady of the country, Samina Alvi here on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of goods prepared by...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Pakistan

NHA generates Rs21.617bn revenue in 1HFY21

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has generated Rs21.617 billion of revenue in the first half...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Pakistan

‘Bribery has stopped at LDA’

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman, Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that they have taken ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 58 lives, infects 1,262 more people

ISLAMABAD: The national tally on Saturday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 25,649 with 1,262 more people...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Pakistan

PLA destroyer flotilla joins multinational naval drills in Pakistan: Global Times

BEIJING: A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy flotilla led by a Type 052D destroyer has joined AMAN-21...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

World

Russia slaps sanctions on nine Ukrainian firms

MOSCOW: Russia has imposed economic sanctions against nine Ukrainian companies, expanding a list of firms that it...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

World

Biden begins dismantling Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy

WASHINGTON: Asylum seekers forced to remain in Mexico while their cases are being resolved in the United States will...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

World

Biden wants to close prison at Guantanamo Bay: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden wants to close the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects before the end of ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time)

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Life & Style

Iconic revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz remembered

ISLAMABAD: Iconic revolutionary poet and writer ‘Faiz Ahmed Faiz’ was remembered on his 110th birth anniversary...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Two white tiger cubs die of Covid-19?

LAHORE: Two 11-week-old white tiger cubs that died in a Pakistani zoo last month appear to have died of COVID-19,...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

Tax Law Amend Ord, 2021: NRPs to be facilitated to open ‘NRVAs’

ISLAMABAD: The Tax Law Amendment Ordinance, 2021, would introduce measures to facilitate non-resident Pakistanis to...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

PTI unveils final list of its candidates

ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday issued the final list of its candidates for the...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

World

WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early Covid cases

GENEVA: WHO experts voiced frustration Saturday over the lack of access to raw data during a recent mission to China...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

Lebanon receives first Covid vaccines

BEIRUT: Lebanon on Saturday received its first vaccines against the coronavirus, a day before an inoculation drive...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

US has ‘concerns’ on Covid info from China

WASHINGTON: The United States has ‘deep concerns’ about China’s response to the Covid-19 crisis and wants...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

Three killed in Slovenian Alps avalanches

LJUBLJANA: Three people died and two were injured Saturday by two avalanches on Storzic mountain in northern...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

IMF wants deeper reforms to unblock Ukraine aid

KIEV: The International Monetary Fund said Saturday it wanted deeper reforms and stronger anti-corruption measures...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

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

VYAZMA, (Russia): The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died during Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow in ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

Saudi Arabia foils new Huthi strike as US set to lift ‘terror’ tag

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said it foiled a Huthi drone attack on a southern airport Saturday just days before the new US...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire

KABUL: Dozens of oil and gas tankers carrying millions of dollars worth of fuel caught fire on Saturday, creating an...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

Record 12.4m people food insecure in war-torn Syria: WFP

BEIRUT: A record 12.4 million people in war-torn Syria are struggling to find enough food to eat, the UN food agency...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

British lawyer wins daunting job of ICC prosecutor

UNITED NATIONS: British human rights lawyer Karim Khan was elected Friday as the new prosecutor of the International...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am

World

EU to spare Turkey from tax blacklist

BRUSSELS: The EU is set to give Turkey more time to adhere to its commitments on tax evasion, sources said on ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

World

Europe’s airport traffic plummets to 1995 levels

BRUSSEL: Europe’s airport traffic last year tumbled to 1995 levels, data from a regional industry group showed on...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

World

Clubhouse says reviewing data protection practices after report points to flaws

SHANGHAI: US audio app Clubhouse said it is reviewing its data protection practices, after a report by the Stanford...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 13, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 14, 2021)....

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Over 3.1m people registered at Pakistan Citizen’s Portal

ISLAMABAD: The number of registered citizens belonged to different provinces, professions and overseas, including...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

AJK observes World Radio Day

MIRPUR (AJK): Despite the arrival of hundreds of TV channels in the private sector the world over, the importance of...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

ECP approves Yousaf Raza Gillani’s application to transfer vote to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday approved former prime minister Yousaf Raza...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

‘Chand Meri Zameen–Phool Mera Watan’: Balochistan govt launches mass tree plantation campaign

ISLAMABAD: The Taraqee Foundation with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Pakistan), the...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Bid to smuggle arms to Afghanistan foiled

ISLAMABAD: The Model Customs Collectorate (A&F), Peshawar at Customs Station, Torkham foiled an attempt to...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Senate election: PM awards ticket to ordinary worker on reserved seat

ISLAMABAD: In a historic first, a grassroots worker from the less-developed Chitral district, Falak Naz was awarded...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Karachi division: Rs1bn saved due to transparency in tax system: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah Saturday said that neither new tax has been imposed nor...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Senate elections: Article 266 stipulates secret ballot: Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Article 266 of the Constitution calls for holding of...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Int’l Maritime Conference: Pakistan to adopt strategy on blue economy for sustainable use of ocean resources: President Alvi

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said Pakistan besides defending its maritime borders would adopt a...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Directives to charge parking fee at Zulfikarabad Oil Tankers Terminal

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Saturday directed his subordinates to charge fee from oil tankers ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

AMAN 2021: CNS visits foreign navy ships

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited foreign ships of navies participating in...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Verdict on three cases against Uzair Baloch likely on 18th

KARACHI: Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Saturday reserved verdict on three cases against Lyari gang war leader...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

SHC sets aside SSGCL notices to CNG stations

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has set aside notices of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) to CNG ...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

Sherry Rehman slams govt for increasing power tariff

ISLAMABAD: PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has slammed the federal government for...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

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

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army troops are taking part in tactical drills aimed at improving skills in deserts as part of...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am

Pakistan

KE clarification

KARACHI: This is apropos a photograph published in Business Recorder on February 12, 2021, highlighting the protest...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Lawyers stage demo against demolition of chambers

ISLAMABAD: Lawyers on Saturday staged a protest demonstration against demolition of their chambers at the district...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:56am

World

Trump campaign paid $3.5 million to rally organisers that led to deadly Capitol attack

Payments had been made in recent filings with the Federal Elections Commission showing that several people responsible for organizing the rally received large sums of money from the Trump campaign
The findings revealed that at least three people whose names appeared on permit records for the rally were on the payroll of the Trump campaign through November 30, 2020

Published 14 Feb, 2021 09:18am

World

Thai protesters return to streets calling for royal reforms

BANGKOK: Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a massive Bangkok monument Saturday, draping it in a crimson cloth and...