News Archives for Latest - 2021-02-27

Pakistan

Our peace efforts not to be construed as weakness, says Asad Qaisar

He said that stance of government has clarified that we want peace and our peace-promoting policy should not be construed as weakness.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:36pm

Pakistan

Tree plantation vital for green future of Pakistan: Amin Aslam

The SAPM urged the people to become an active part of the ongoing tree plantation drive under 'Clean and Green Pakistan' for success of this government’s initiative.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:33pm

Pakistan

Govt committed to welfare of Overseas Pakistanis: FM

Chuadhry Pervaiz Iqbal Losar briefed the Foreign Minister in detail about the performance of Pak-EU Friendship Federation.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:30pm

Pakistan

CM aide advises Bilawal to focus deteriorating condition of Sindh

He said that Bilawal Bhutto should visit KP to witness the achievements of PTI government for well being of people.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:31pm

Pakistan

Armed forces never hesitate to sacrifice their lives in country’s defence: Shehryar Afridi

Afridi said the Armed Forces of Pakistan were not afraid to risk their lives for the sake of national dignity and sovereignty.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:29pm

Pakistan

Farooq pays tribute to PAF for shooting down Indian aircraft on 27 February

He said this on observing 'Surprise Day' in regard with shooting down of two Indian warplanes by Pakistan Air Force on February 27, 2019.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

Buzdar sees Baloch Culture Day to promote interprovincial harmony

He said that celebrating Baloch Culture Day in Punjab would promote national and interprovincial harmony as well as brotherhood.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 09:13pm

Pakistan

PTI wanted to enslave Sindh police: Shah

Shah said that PTI wanted to enslave Sindh police like they had done in Punjab and KP.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:12pm

Europe

Sunak to give UK Infrastructure Bank 12bn stg of capital in budget

It said this will help the bank, which will launch in the spring and operate UK-wide, unlock billions in private finance to support 40 billion pounds of infrastructure investment.
"We are backing this bank with the finance it needs to deliver modern infrastructure fit for the 21st century and create jobs," said Sunak.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

South Asia

Myanmar police arrest hundreds in crackdown, rights group says

"More than 10 prison buses went into Insein prison with about 40 to 50 people in a prison bus. They arrested many people in Monywa too. We are now trying to get the names of the people."

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

South Asia

Armenian president refuses to fire armed forces chief at centre of political crisis

Pashinyan dismissed the head of the general staff Onik Gasparyan on Thursday after what he had called an attempted coup to remove him, but the move had to be signed off by the president.
According to the president's statement, posted on the presidential office website, the move to dismiss Gasparyan was unconstitutional.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

Sports

City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

City took the lead in the 30th minute with central defender Ruben Dias heading in a Kevin De Bruyne cross, but the Hammers drew level through Michail Antonio two minutes before the interval.
Pep Guardiola's side secured their 14th consecutive league win, however, when Dias' fellow defender John Stones slotted home after being picked out by a Riyad Mahrez pull back.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

South Asia

Myanmar ambassador to the United Nations has been fired

Kyaw Moe Tun had told the UN General Assembly he was speaking on behalf of the ousted civilian government of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
State television, MRTV, said he had "betrayed the country and spoken for an unofficial organization which doesn't represent the country and had abused the power and responsibilities of an ambassador".

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

South Asia

New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case

Health officials, who could not immediately confirm how the person got infected, said genome sequencing of the new infection was under way.
"Based on this, we are in the unfortunate but necessary position to protect Aucklanders again," Ardern said, announcing the lockdown.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm

Middle East

UAE supports Saudi position on US Khashoggi report

The UAE's foreign ministry "expressed its confidence in and support for the Saudi judiciary rulings, which affirm the kingdom's commitment to implementing the law in a transparent and impartial manner, and holding all those involved in this case accountable," WAM said.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

South Asia

Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in capital ahead of vaccine arrivals

Sinovac shots to arrive on Sunday.
COVAX to supply 525,600 doses of AstraZeneca.
Philippines records fresh four-month high in daily cases.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Sports

T20 matches shifted as Auckland enters lockdown on Sunday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the lockdown in the country's biggest city after a new local case of the coronavirus of unknown origin emerged.
Wednesday's double-headers will go ahead in Wellington as planned but without a crowd, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement on Saturday.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Industry

India's Reliance partners with Google, Facebook for digital payment network bid

Digital payments in India could rise to $135.2 billion in 2023, according to an Assocham-PWC India study in 2019.
Facebook and Google are already partnered with Reliance and own stakes in Jio Platforms - the unit which houses Reliance's music, movie apps and telecoms venture.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Africa

South Africa seeks to lift infrastructure investment with change to pension fund rules

Africa's most industrialised nation - the hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic on the continent - has put public works in sectors such as transport, energy and water at the heart of its economic recovery plans.
They also say overall investment in infrastructure across all asset categories may not exceed 45% of domestic exposure and an additional 10% for the rest of Africa.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Europe

Scottish Labour elects Anas Sarwar as new leader

Sarwar, a Glasgow member of the Scottish parliament (MSP), succeeds Richard Leonard who resigned in January.
I want to say directly to the people of Scotland - I know Labour has a lot of work to do to win back your trust because if we're brutally honest you haven't had the Scottish Labour party you deserve.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Industry

Hormuud Telecom awarded Somalia's first mobile money licence

Hormuud Telecom began operating in Somalia in 2002 and has some 3.6 million subscribers among the country's population of more than 15 million people.
The mobile money sector in Somalia has never been regulated, which added to the perceived risk of the financial sector in Somalia.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

USA

Biden White House asks ‘Trump who?’ ahead of speech to conservatives

"Our focus is certainly not on what President Trump is saying" at the Conservative Political Action Conference, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters.
"Biden is obeying an old political rule, which is 'Never get in the way of a train wreck'," said Bob Shrum.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Money & Banking

Nigeria seeks asset managers for $2.6bn new infrastructure firm

The asset managers will originate and manage infrastructure projects, generating return from investments, the bank said on Saturday. The deadline for submission of proposals is March 16.
Initial capital will come from the central bank, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), and the Africa Finance Corporation, the central bank has said.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

South Asia

Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman shot and wounded

Police around the country move to end protests.
Woman shot, wounded in Monwya town - ambulance service.
Ambassador to the UN urges 'strongest' action.
Concern over Suu Kyi's whereabouts.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Sports

Swiatek latest to withdraw from Qatar Open

World number one Ash Barty on Wednesday withdrew from the March 1-6 tournament in Doha with a left leg injury, while world number three Simona Halep and 2019 US Open winner Bianca Andreescu are also skipping the event.
"I don't want to have injury or anything. I want my body to rest properly." Swiatek is also scheduled to compete in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships next month.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

Africa

Tunisia's main party holds street protest, escalating government row

"We are telling Saied we are not ready to lose the democratic process," said one protester, Ahmed Ben Ali.
Mechichi then turned for support to the two biggest parties in parliament - Ennahda and jailed media mogul Nabil Karoui's Heart of Tunisia.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Europe

One killed and one wounded in oxygen explosion at Ukraine hospital

Earlier in February, three intensive care patients and a ward doctor died in a fire in a hospital treating coronavirus cases in Zaporizhzhya in southeastern Ukraine.
Ukraine has registered more 1.3 million coronavirus cases with 25,893 deaths so far. Chernivtsi is currently among the regions with most new COVID-19 cases.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Europe

Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against COVID mutations

"(A) recent study carried out by the Gamaleya Centre in Russia showed that revaccination with Sputnik V vaccine is working very well against new coronavirus mutations, including the UK and South African strains of coronavirus.
We believe that vector-based vaccines are actually better for future revaccinations than vaccines based on other platforms.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Industry

Berkshire Hathaway profit rises, helped by stock gains

Fourth-quarter operating income rose to $5.02 billion from $4.42 billion a year earlier, it said.
Net income, reflecting the stock gains, rose 23% to $35.84 billion from $29.16 billion a year earlier.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Europe

Italy tightens COVID-19 curbs in several regions as cases pick up

Italy has established a four-tier colour-coded system (white, yellow, orange and red) which allows for measures to be calibrated according to infection levels, with assessments revised every week.
In these areas restaurants and bars are closed except for take-aways and people are not allowed to leave their towns except for emergencies, work and health reasons.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Europe

Military honours and fly-past mark funeral of Britain's Captain Tom

In the run up to his 100th birthday last year, he had been challenged to walk 100 laps of his garden to raise a modest 1,000 pounds.
In line with current pandemic restrictions, the funeral at Bedford Crematorium in central England was attended by just eight members of Moore's immediate family. It was televised, however.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm

Pakistan

Ask your doctor, not the Islamic scholar on safe fasting: Mufti Taqi Usmani

“There are some extreme views that fasting is very harmful for the diabetes’ patients in all circumstances, and there are some who say fasting should be practiced (even) in worst (health) conditions but I think medical practitioners will be in a better position to explain to the patients as to how they should fast safely,” says the renowned Islamic scholar.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 08:58pm

Pakistan

Elders of Hamza, Maryam promoted culture of corruption: Shibli

He said these elements filled their pockets at the cost of the people of the country.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 08:42pm

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif to be brought back to country: Governor

Imran Ismail said that he was not seeing PPP’s role in the politics of Punjab in future.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease Rs1050 to 108200

The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs20.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:25pm

Pakistan

Weekly inflation goes up 2.41pc

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

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's will for peace is its 'strength, not weakness': President

The President paid salute to the country's valiant armed forces for making unsuccessful the Indian attempt of violating Pakistan's airspace.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan earns US $224mn from export of travel services in 1st half of fiscal year 2020-21

This shows decline of 18.54 percent as compared to US $275.114 million same services were provided during the corresponding period of fiscal year 2019-20.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:20pm

Pakistan

Spices export increases 7.94 percent in 7 months

Pakistan exported spices of worth $ 52.489 million during July-January (2020-21) against the exports of $ 48.627 million during July-January (2019-20).

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:19pm

Pakistan

February 27 day of pride, glory for entire nation: Shibli

Shibli said that Pakistan was a proponent of peace in the region but was fully capable of responding to any aggression.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:18pm

Pakistan

27 Feb, shining example of Pakistan’s invincible defense: Omar Ayub

He said we are proud of our forces. Long live Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Long Live the Pakistan Air Force.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:17pm

Pakistan

PM’s visit to Sri Lanka helpful for promotion of regional trade: VP SAARC CCI

He said SAARC was a very important forum for strengthening of regional cooperation and trade in the region comprising of 21 percent of world’s population.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:15pm

Pakistan

Govt encouraging indigenous production of mobile phones: Amin ul Haque

Amin ul Haque said he had announced a Rs 550 million IT project for Sanghar district soon after assuming the charge of the ministry.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan wants to resolve issues with India peacefully: Qureshi

The minister said Pakistan had no aggressive designs but if Balakot will be repeated Pakistan knows how to defend itself.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

Senate election campaign to end from midnight March 1st: ECP

Violation of said provision will be illegal practice which is punishable in accordance with Section 183 of that Elections Act, 2017, it added.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:12pm

Pakistan

Corona vaccination to senior citizens from March 8 in Punjab; Hanif Pitafi

He said these hospitals projects would be completed within next two years as easy access of quality health facilities was right of all.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 8 more patients, infects 274 others

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

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Ali Zaidi chairs follow up meeting on Maritime Transshipment Strategy

Important and productive discussion took place with input and suggestions from the relevant stakeholders.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Pakistan

PTI will emerge as leading party in Senate: CM

He said that the nation lauded the steps being taken by Prime Minister for ensuing and upholding transparency.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:07pm

Pakistan

February 27 shows world our capability, resolve to defend country's sovereignty: Dr Moeed

The SAPM presented his salute to the armed forces' personnel ensuring people's safety and security of every inch of the motherland.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:06pm

Pakistan

Zartaj Gul urges students to be part of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ drive

Zartaj Gul advised female students to pay focus on education.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

FM Qureshi for timely completion of uplift schemes

He stated that the schemes would be beneficial for local people.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:03pm

Pakistan

PM to announce mega development package for Sindh districts soon: Asad Umar

He said out of the two seats of KP, one seat was of PTI and one of the opposition from which PTI had won opposition’s seat but lost its own.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:02pm

Pakistan

Consumer should know their rights: Federal IT Minister

He said that the meaningful efforts are being to extend and improve the services in the rural areas of all provinces.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Pakistan

CM decides to set up commission to look into land settlement matters in Malakand

It was further informed 1377 posts of Police personnel had been created for capacity building of police in Upper and Lower Chitral.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:56pm

Pakistan

CAA extends travel restrictions for visitors to Pakistan

The category list of countries from which visitors seek to travel to Pakistan will also remain in effect till March 14, the CAA said.
South Africa, UK, Portugal, Ireland, Netherland, Botswana, Zambia and Brazil were the new countries included in category C.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 07:58pm

Pakistan

FM, Chairman EU-Pak Friendship discuss issues of mutual interest

Pervez Iqbal Losar gave a detailed briefing to the Foreign Minister on the performance of Pak-EU Friendship Federation.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

Shibli expresses concerns over dubious role of opposition in Senate elections

He said the so-called leaders of PML-N and the PPP have no political background, while Prime Minister Imran Khan made a long struggle in politics of the country.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

33 more Covid-19 patients lose life in country

544,406 patients have recovered from the disease so far.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 07:55pm

Pakistan

Sanjrani calls on Zehri

Matters relating to upcoming senate elections and other issues of bilateral interest came under discussion during the meeting. On the occasion, MPAs of Balochistan National Party (Mengal) were also present.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:29pm

Pakistan

Pakistan takes great care of Afghan refugees: KP Governor

He said Pakistan and KP in particular have being taking great care of their Afghan refugee brothers and their families.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:28pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,315 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths in last 24 hours

The total numbers of confirmed cases of virus infection 21,554 across the country out of which 153 are critical.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:28pm

Pakistan

Govt to finalize development package for Sindh at the earliest: Asad Umar

He said the government's focus is to serve the masses.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 07:26pm

Pakistan

Nation stands united against any external threat: FO

“Pakistan remained committed to the peaceful resolution of the long outstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people,” says FO.
“The valiant Pakistan Armed Forces swiftly responded and displayed exemplary professionalism,” says the spokesperson.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 07:00pm

Perspectives

Narrowing the cognitive conflict

The existential crises which Bulleh Shah was grappling with in his famous kafi, ‘Bullah, ki jana main kaun’ ...

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 06:57pm

USA

US set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations

US Treasury Secretary has signalled openness to new assistance to less developed countries through the International Monetary Fund.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:49pm

Sports

Double World Cup winner Pathan calls it quits

He was an established member of the one-day team when India won the World Cup in 2011.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:46pm

USA

$1.9 trillion Covid plan clears US House, heads to Senate

Biden had campaigned extensively on raising the national minimum wage to $15 an hour, from a rate of $7.25 that has stood since 2009.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:44pm

Sports

Key India bowler Bumrah leaves Test squad for 'personal reasons'

The surprise move came only two days after India, with Bumrah in the side, thrashed England in the third Test inside two days to take a 2-1 series lead.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:42pm

South Asia

India rebuffs UN criticism of UK arms dealer's detention

Michel's detention was politically motivated and without a legal basis, WGAD said, demanding his immediate release and compensation from both nations.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:40pm

Sports

Swiatek crushes Bencic to win Adelaide title

The 19-year-old Pole was in ruthless form as she downed Bencic 6-2, 6-2 to claim the second title of her career.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:38pm

Africa

Victims of mid-February Nigeria school abduction freed

In mid-February, gunmen in military uniforms raided the college, killing one student and taking 42 others -- including 27 schoolboys, three teachers and other relatives of school staff, officials said.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:36pm

Africa

By targeting schools, Nigerian kidnappers put country at risk

"The government wants to avoid a second Chibok and so they do everything they can to facilitate the release of those kidnapped."

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:35pm

World

New Zealand's largest city back in lockdown as Covid lingers

The latest restrictions in Auckland will last at least seven days and come less than two weeks after a three-day shutdown in the city.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:34pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 113,374,410 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 69,506,100 are now considered recovered.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:19pm

USA

US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions

The killing of Khashoggi also fits a pattern of "the crown prince's support for using violent measures to silence dissidents abroad", it added.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:17pm

Sports

Unstoppable Gut-Behrami seals speed double in Italy

The 29-year-old, successful in the Italian resort on Friday, once again proved unstoppable to consolidate her grasp on her second overall World Cup title.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:14pm

South Asia

Myanmar police fire rubber bullets on protesters as UN envoy breaks ranks

The country has been shaken by a wave of protests since a coup toppled civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:12pm

Europe

Family of UK man held in India appeal to PM for help

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) said Michel's imprisonment lacked a legal basis.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:10pm

Europe

Britain says farewell to pandemic hero Captain Tom Moore

Soldiers formed a guard of honour at the small ceremony held by Moore's family at a crematorium in Bedford in central England.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:03pm

Sports

Pogacar wins UAE Tour after Ewan claims closing sprint

The 22-year-old Pogacar turned the tables on Briton Adam Yates, who had got the better of him in the World Tour event 12 months ago.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 05:57pm

World

UAE supports Saudi position on U.S. Khashoggi report - state news agency

The UAE’s foreign ministry “expressed its confidence in and support for the Saudi judiciary rulings, which affirm the kingdom’s commitment to implementing the law in a transparent and impartial manner, and holding all those involved in this case accountable,” WAM said.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

Asia

Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman shot and wounded

Police launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of protests against military rule on Saturday in towns and cities across Myanmar, and one woman was shot and wounded and dozens of people were detained.
Three domestic media outlets said earlier that the woman shot in the central town of Monwya had died but an ambulance service official said she was in hospital. The circumstances of the shooting were not clear.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

Europe

Russians mark sixth anniversary of Kremlin critic's murder

Nemtsov was one of President Vladimir Putin's loudest critics until he was shot and killed on a Moscow bridge near the Kremlin on February 27, 2015.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 05:57pm

Technology

India's Reliance partners with Google, Facebook for digital payment network bid: ET

Set up in 2008, NPCI is a not-for-profit company, which as of March 2019 counted dozens of banks as its shareholders, including the State Bank of India, Citibank and HSBC.
A spokesperson for Infibeam declined comment on the report, saying the company was bound by the confidentiality of process, while Reliance, Google and Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 05:58pm

Opinion

The quest for CoE has intensified

The need for Charter of Economy is once again being voiced by businesspeople and politicians alike. Early this week,...

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:50pm

Pakistan

Zubair urges PTI, its allies not to vote for Hafeez

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader, Mohammad Zubair, on Friday, lashed out at Finance...

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:36pm

Pakistan

‘I see no reason for us to continue with any kind of hostilities,’ says Abhinandan about India-Pakistan conflict

"I do not know what needs to be done to bring about peace but I only know that there should be peace,' he said.
Pakistan Army has released another video of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on the second anniversary of the dog fight between Pakistan and India.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:35pm

Pakistan

HEC says regular five-day classes policy does not apply to universities

The HEC has clarified that all universities will continue to operate as per guidelines issued by the HEC earlier.
On February 25, Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood had announced that all schools will go back to regular five-day classes from March 1.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

Pakistan

Hamza Shahbaz released from Kot Lakhpat jail

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz also arrived outside Kot Lakhpat Jail where she received her cousin.
PML-N workers carrying drums and showering rose petals danced and celebrated for hours outside the jail in anticipation of his release.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:06pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, KSA agree to cooperate in the field of Tax & Customs

It was agreed at the meeting that the two countries would take steps to promote cooperation on bilateral relations related to customs and taxes and the relevant institutions of the two countries would adopt each other's best practices.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:02pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt withdraws restrictions after decrease in COVID-19 cases

Notification issued by Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare read that restrictions imposed in the province under Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance 2020 have been withdrawn.
“The shrines will also open their doors in the province from March 15,” Secretary Health retired Capt. Muhammad Usman has said in a statement.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 03:36pm

Sports

Sandeep Lamichanne replaces Rashid Khan in Qalandars’ squad

Sandeep, the 20-year-old leg-spinner from Nepal, made his HBL PSL debut in the 2019 edition and played seven matches for Lahore Qalandars.
Lamichanne will be available to Qalandars for the entire season.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:58pm

Business & Finance

Govt to build multi-billion modern train structure from Islamabad to Murree

The minister was replying to a twitterati who called for modern trains similar to what we see in Europe and the developed world to enjoy the scenic beauty, especially of the northern areas.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:58pm

Pakistan

Daska Assistant Commissioner removed over negligence during NA-75 by-polls

Daska DSPs Ramzan and Zulfiqar Virk have been removed from the post as well.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be taken as weakness: warns Air Chief

“We want to live in peace but if our sovereignty is challenged, our response would always be Swift and Resolute as it was on 27 February, 2019” said Mujahid Anwar Khan.
The Air Chief further said, “PAF maintained its Operational Readiness to deter aggression, despite the challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Published 27 Feb, 2021 02:20pm

Business & Finance

Banks weigh up home working - the new normal or an aberration?

HSBC and Lloyds are getting rid of as much as 40% of their office space as an easy way to make savings when bank profits have been crunched by the pandemic.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 01:48pm

Pakistan

Senate Election: ECP rejects Shehbaz Sharif’s plea to cast vote in Lahore

The ECP said that that a vote cannot be cast anywhere other than National Assembly.
The Senate elections will be held on March 3.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 01:46pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s economic growth prospects showing signs of improvement

Taking all these observations into account, YoY inflation for next month may remain between 5.5−7.5 percent.
The Monthly Economic Indicator (MEI), which is based on combining monthly data of indicators that are proven to be correlated with GDP at constant prices shows continued strong growth in January, in continuation with what was observed in the previous seven months.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 12:59pm

Business & Finance

World Bank provide $12mn grant for FATA temporarily displaced

Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar witnessed the signing ceremony of Additional Grant Agreement of “FATA Temporarily Displaced Persons Emergency Recovery Project” worth $12 million with the World Bank.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 12:04pm

Business & Finance

This financial expert told us about the Pakistan, Qatar LNG deal weeks ago

He said that the deal would be a long-term contract for 2 cargos per month at 20-25 percent discount to the existing deal.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 11:16am

Pakistan

Feb 27 Surprise Day: DG ISPR says Pakistan stands for peace but when challenged, 'shall respond with full might'

Two years ago, the PAF had shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace and arrested Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
Pakistan stands for peace but when challenged, shall respond with full might," the DG ISPR tweeted.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 11:09am

Business & Finance

SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank, the new owner of the office-sharing firm, did not disclose terms of the settlement. Media reports earlier this week indicated the deal includes a nearly $500 million cut in Neumann’s payout from SoftBank.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:43am

Business & Finance

AMC Entertainment approves millions in bonuses to top executives

In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company said Chief Executive Officer Adam Aron would receive $3.75 million as bonus, while other top executives are entitled to bonuses of $173,000 to $507,000.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:33am

Business & Finance

Robinhood plans confidential IPO filing as soon as March - Bloomberg News

The California-based brokerage has held talks in the past week with underwriters about moving forward with a filing within weeks, Bloomberg said.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

LoC ceasefire restoration: PM says onus of creating enabling environment for further progress rests with India

The onus of creating an enabling environment for further progress rests with India, the PM said.
"India must take necessary steps to meet the long-standing demand & right of the Kashmiri people to self determination acc to UNSC resolutions," the PM tweeted.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 10:28am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM’s English accent different from…

“You say tomaiiiito a la American style and I say tomaato a la British way.”

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 04:49am

Technology

PTA directs CMOs to improve network coverage as per licence standards

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to improve...