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Pakistan

All-out efforts afoot to provide relief to common man: Minister

He said provincial government of Pakistan Peoples Party in Sindh has given only despondency to the people of the province.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

Ashrafi stresses people's role for making Pakistan a welfare state

Ashrafi said minorities living in the country were enjoying complete freedom and liberty to perform their rituals.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs identification of sites for industrial estates in NMDs

The chief minister has also directed the Energy and Power Department to identify feasible projects for setting up of mini hydro power stations in these districts.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 08:23pm

Pakistan

Eight-month revenue collection of Rs2916 exceeds target

Meanwhile, the net collection for the month of February 2021 was recorded at Rs.343 billion against the target of Rs325 billion.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 08:21pm

Pakistan

Opposition supports horse trading, Imran stands firm on commitment to transparency: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said the Prime Minister Imran Khan would never step back from his struggle to achieve this objective.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 08:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to exit from FATF grey list, Hafeez Sheikh to win Senate election: Rashid

Minister for Interior said Pakistan got a significant position among the comity of nations as naval exercise of around 40 countries have been conducted here.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 08:19pm

Pakistan

Health workers in Punjab reluctant to get vaccinated against COVID-19

So far, only 35 percent health professionals have been vaccinated
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences decided to take action against health workers refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 08:17pm

Africa

Almost 100 migrants rescued off Libya, 20 missing

The survivors included six women and two children. Two people in critical condition were transported to hospital in the Libyan capital.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 07:40pm

Africa

Militia raids in eastern DR Congo kill 10 civilians: army

Local officials confirmed the two attacks, adding that houses were also burned in the violence.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 07:42pm

Pakistan

Punjab Govt continues crackdown against price hikers, hoarders

Aslam said Punjab Government is providing subsidy worth billions of rupees on flour and its twenty kilogram bag is available at the rate of 860 rupees everywhere.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:43pm

Pakistan

SC to hear Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s review petition on Monday

Recently, a six-member bench headed by Justice Umar Ata Bandial had referred the matter to the chief justice to include judges who wrote dissenting notes in the presidential reference against Justice Isa.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan

Shah congratulates 'The Democrats Panel' on clean sweep in KUJ Elections

He said Bilawal had issued special directives to the Sindh government for addressing the problems of journalists.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:41pm

Pakistan

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

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

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 7 more patients, infects 262 others

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

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:38pm

Pakistan

ECP asks for avoiding illegal practices in Senate polls

He said while entering into the polling station, each voter would ensure that he or she did not possess mobile phone or other such electronic device or gadget which could be used to take photograph of the marked ballot paper.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:37pm

Pakistan

No Senate elections campaign after March 1st midnight: 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 28 Feb, 2021 06:36pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 23 lives, infects 1,176 more people

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

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

OGDCL spending Rs10.22mn in Lakki Marwat under CSR initiative

The OGDCL said appointments were made in accordance with criteria approved by its Board of Directors, and currently as many as 67 contractual and regular employees were working with it, who had the District Lakki Marwat domiciles.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:31pm

Pakistan

Plastic exports increases 11.40 percent in 7 months

Pakistan exported plastic worth $185.918 million during July-January (2020-21) as compared to the exports of $166.885 million during July-January (2019-20), showing a growth of 11.40 percent.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:28pm

Pakistan

Value-addition of horticulture produce crucial to boost exports: President

Alvi said food security was important for economic stability, adding that water conservation and bio-diversity were need of the hour.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

Pakistan

37 cops contract COVID-19 in five days

The spokesman said that 24 policemen lost their lives battling against COVID-19.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 06:27pm

Africa

US 'gravely concerned' over Tigray situation: Blinken

Pro-government troops took the regional capital Mekele in late November but clashes have persisted in the region.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:26pm

Business & Finance

China factory activity grows at slowest pace in 9 months: official

But market expectations remained bullish and the purchase price index of key raw materials remained relatively high.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:24pm

World

Thousands protest over Argentina 'VIP vaccinations' scandal

With a population of 44 million, Argentina has registered more than two million infections and about 52,000 deaths from coronavirus.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:20pm

Middle East

Iran, allies could be behind Israeli ship blast: newspaper

Israel has long accused arch-foe Iran of trying to acquire nuclear weapons, a charge always denied by Tehran.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:18pm

Middle East

Vatican envoy to Iraq tested Covid-19 positive: officials

Iraq is experiencing a resurgence of coronavirus infections, which the health ministry has blamed on a new faster-spreading strain that first emerged in the United Kingdom.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:15pm

World

Russia launches its first Arctic monitoring satellite

Space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin wrote on Twitter later that communication with the satellite had been established.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:14pm

Middle East

Yemen rebels claim Saudi strikes, threaten new attacks

"Our operations will continue and will expand as long as the aggression and seige on our country continues."

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:12pm

South Asia

Six dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on anti-coup protests

Ambulance driver Than Lwin Oo told AFP he had sent the bodies of the 18-year-olds to the mortuary at Bago's main hospital.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:10pm

South Asia

Bangladesh police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at new protests

Demonstrators have marched at Dhaka University for several days chanting slogans condemning the government's treatment of Mushtaq Ahmed as well as other writers, journalists and activists.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:08pm

World

Dozens held over Kazakh political prisoner protest

Several of the protesters shouted "freedom to political prisoners" as they were manhandled into waiting vans.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:06pm

South Asia

Philippines receives first Covid-19 vaccines from China

Around 525,000 doses of the AstraZeneca jab were also due to arrive Monday as part of the COVAX global inoculation programme and will also be offered to healthcare workers.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:05pm

Middle East

Iran health ministry says virus deaths cross 60,000 mark

Iran has registered a total of 1,631,169 infections, according to the ministry.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 05:03pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 113,758,510 cases of coronavirus have been registered, of which at least 69,695,100 are now considered recovered.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

South Asia

Dozens of Hong Kong dissidents charged with security crime

Police arrested 55 of the city's best-known pro-democracy campaigners in a series of dawn raids last month.

Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

Stocks

Most major Gulf stock markets fall in early trade

Dubai's main share index fell 0.7%, weighed down by a 2.3% drop in Emaar Properties and a 2.2% retreat for Emirates Integrated Telecommunications.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

World

Russia reports 11,359 new coronavirus cases, 379 deaths

The coronavirus crisis centre said that 379 more deaths of coronavirus patients.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

World

Saudi-led coalition says it thwarted Houthi missile attack on Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in March 2015 after the Houthis ousted the internationally recognised government from power in the capital, Sanaa.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

World

UK's Sunak says public finances won't be fixed overnight

"You talked about interest rates and you're right interest rates have been at very low levels, which does allow us to afford slightly higher debt levels," Sunak said.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

Financial

Europe less at risk of inflation and rate fears: analysts

However, many analysts are sceptical that Biden's stimulus programme will spark considerable inflation.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

Sports

Doncic's Mavericks halt streaking Nets

An 18-9 third-quarter run saw the Sixers pull level at 65-65 and the lead changed hands eight times in the fourth.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:59pm

Sports

Alvarez crushes Yildirim to retain super middleweight crown

The end came after a third round where Alvarez once again went on the attack against a passive Yildirim.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

World

Prince William warns social media 'awash' with vaccine lies

She said that those who feared getting the vaccine, "ought to think about other people rather than themselves."

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

World

Biden: vaccine approval 'exciting' but US cannot 'let guard down'

"But we cannot let our guard down now or assume that victory is inevitable."

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

World

US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions

Recent official statements from Washington have called Saudi Arabia a "security partner", instead of what the Trump administration highlighted as an "ally" and a key buyer of US military hardware.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Sports

Porto, Sporting battle to goalless draw in Portugal

It was just the fourth time in 21 games Sporting have dropped points this season while Porto have now drawn four of their past five outings and remain 10 points off the pace.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Companies

McDonald's says mulling partial sale of digital unit

"We don't have a set timeline for the potential sale," the company added.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Sports

Nelly Korda grabs LPGA lead as Lydia Ko falters, Sorenstam struggles

That put the 50-year-old Swede -- who won 10 major titles in her 15-year career -- last among the 74 players who made the cut.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Sports

Miami ready for big-name signings - Beckham

Beckham said Miami's recruitment policy took inspiration from his former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:58pm

Sports

Ronaldo scores as Juventus held in Verona

And 11th-placed Bologna got the breakthrough two minutes later when Mbaye tapped in a rebound after Pepe Reina parried a Riccardo Orsolini volley.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

Sports

US soccer scraps 'no kneel' anthem policy after vote

The USSF faced mounting pressure to review the no-kneel policy following the nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of unarmed Black man George Floyd in Minneapolis last year.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

World

Tunisians protest amid political standoff

Saied called the protest "a waste of money".

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

Sports

Smith predicts 'eight years' before Italy can match rugby rivals

Their last win in Rome was in 2013.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

World

Hundreds rally in violent anti-lockdown protest in Ireland

The nation is currently in the midst of its third lockdown, which Martin on Tuesday extended by a further month until April 5.

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

World

U.S. administers 72.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The tally is for both the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines and both the vaccines involve two doses
The CDC on Friday had reported a tally 70,454,064 vaccines doses administered and 94,300,910 doses distributed

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:57pm

World

Israel says initial assessment is Iran behind explosion on Israeli-owned ship

The ship, a vehicle-carrier named MV Helios Ray, suffered an explosion between Thursday and Friday morning
Blast left holes above the waterline in both sides of the hull

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 04:56pm

Pakistan

PM launches Al-Beruni heritage trail at Nandana Fort in Jehlum

The project was undertaken as part of the Prime Minister's vision to promote tourism in line with the National Tourism Strategy 2020-30
The site’s archeological significance dates back to the 11th century when famous scholar Abu Rehan Al-Beruni during his stay quantified the circumference of the earth

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 03:44pm

World

Scottish Labour elects Anas Sarwar as first Muslim leader to lead party

Sarwar, a Glasgow member of the Scottish parliament (MSP), succeeds Richard Leonard who resigned in January
Anas is a graduate from the University of Glasgow and was a dentist in Paisley for five years before he became an MP

Published 28 Feb, 2021 01:07pm

Pakistan

Pakistan recognizes Saudi Arabia's efforts in Khashoggi murder case

FO says we have taken note of the public release of the US Administration's declassified intelligence report, containing its assessment on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Chaudhry says Saudi government has underlined that it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure the individuals responsible are properly investigated, convicted and sentenced and that justice is served

Published 28 Feb, 2021 12:19pm

Pakistan

Attorney General Khalid Javed infected with new COVID-19 variant

New COVID variant, SARS-CoV-2, has been detected in Barrister Khalid Javed
Javed recently represented the government before a larger bench of the Supreme Court in hearing of the presidential reference seeking the court’s opinion over open ballot vote in the Senate election

Published 28 Feb, 2021 11:56am

Pakistan

PM to launch tourist project Al-Beruni Radius at Nandana Fort today

Prime minister is keen on the preservation and conservation of the site, aimed at converting it into an international tourism site: PM office
The site's archeological significance dates back to the 11th century when famous scholar Abu Rehan Al-Beruni during his stay quantified the circumference of the Earth

Published 28 Feb, 2021 10:57am

World

US authorizes Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The move comes a day after the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously voted to approve the vaccine
The vaccine has shown 85 percent efficacy against severe forms of COVID-19 and prevents serious illness

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:44am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 595 fresh corona cases, 14 deaths

LAHORE: There is no let-up in the cases of coronavirus as 595 fresh virus cases and 14 deaths were reported across...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Killed snake in front of DSP, Haleem Adil tells inquiry body

KARACHI: Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh on Saturday recorded his statement before an ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

NA-75 by-poll: AC, DPO Daska removed over 'rigging'

ISLAMABAD: Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), action has been taken against ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 8 more lives, infects 274 others

KARACHI: As many as 8 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,343 and 274 new cases...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

PPP approaches MQM-P for Senate election

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday approached Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for the...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Senate elections: Opposition parties in KP reach consensus on fielding candidates

PESHAWAR: The opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Saturday reached a consensus over fielding candidates...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

PTI to emerge as a leading party in Senate: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that the PTI will emerge as a leading party in ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Governor Yasinzai declares CPEC a game changer

QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has declared the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Bilawal says long march will be held after Senate elections

PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday reiterated that a long march will...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

APNS condolence

KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed profound grief on...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

CCL pharma delegates attend conference in Sri Lanka

KARACHI: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan arrived in Sri Lanka last week, for a two-day visit to the country ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

2nd anniversary of 'Operation Swift Retort': AJK President pays glowing tribute to defenders of country

MUZAFFARABAD: While paying glowing tributes to the armed forces for effectively defending the frontiers of the...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

There will be no compromise on sovereignty, dignity, asserts Air Chief

ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, on Saturday, warned that Pakistan’s ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

423 degrees awarded: Isra University holds annual convocation

HYDERABAD: Sindh Governor Sindh Imran Ismail through a video message congratulated the students of Isra University...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Hamza concerned over surge in country’s debt

LAHORE: Expressing concern over surge in the country’s debt, Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Maqsood Buttar elected president LHCBA for year 2021-22

LAHORE: Maqsood Buttar advocate on Saturday elected president Lahore High Court Bar Association for the year ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Pakistan wants to resolve issues with India peacefully: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan wanted to resolve its issues...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 27, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 28, 2021)....

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

ILMA University's registrar becomes mentor at Education Policython

KARACHI: ILMA University's Registrar & Director of International Linkages & Opportunities Syed Kashif Rafi...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am

Pakistan

Federal capital witnesses spike in crime rate

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed a spike in the crime rate as over 30 cases of theft including robbery,...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am

Pakistan

FATF grey list: JI chief slams PTI govt for failure in removal

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq has slammed the PTI led government for its failure to remove...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am

Pakistan

2nd anniversary of Indian strike: PM congratulates nation, armed forces

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said on Saturday that as a proud and confident nation, Pakistan responded...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am

Pakistan

KW&DA initiates helmet awareness campaign

KARACHI: Karachi Welfare and Development Association (KW&DA) has initiated helmet awareness campaign to prevent...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am

Pakistan

Money laundering case: Hamza released from jail after 20 months

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am

PSDP 2020-21: Rs479.24bn released against Rs650bn budgetary allocation

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs479.24 billion (73.73 percent) including Rs69.62 billion foreign ...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

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

HYDERABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday said federal...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

Presidential reference on Senate ballot mode: Apex court likely to announce its opinion tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will announce its opinion on the Presidential reference whether the upcoming Senate...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

Senate election: Campaigns to come to an end at midnight on March 1: ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the election campaign for Senate election in the...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

Ministry proposes body to articulate ‘Smart Tax Plan’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed a “Tax Reforms Committee for...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

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

WASHINGTON: The US House passed an enormous, $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday, hailed by...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

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

YANGON: Myanmar police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Yangon on Saturday, after the country's...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am

Money laundering: FBR sets up body to monitor progress on disposal of assets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a Multi-Agency Money Laundering (ML) Investigation and...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am

AEO certificate holders: FBR asks port authorities to provide all facilities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all port authorities or terminal operators to provide...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am

Successful bidder of track and trace project: FBR GRC expressly defines ‘conflict of interest’ term

ISLAMABAD: The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically said that...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am

Pakistan shall respond with full might: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Saturday that Pakistan stands...

Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am

Pakistan

COVID outbreak: Pakistan reports 23 deaths, 1,176 new infections in 24 hours

With more fatalities, the total death tally due to the deadly disease has reached 12,860
At least 38,920 tests have been conducted across the country while 545,277 people have recovered from the deadly disease

Published 28 Feb, 2021 09:39am

World

US debt soars to $29 trillion, owes India $216 billion

Mooney has cautioned the leadership against galloping foreign debt, the largest of which comes from China and Japan
US lawmakers says the top two countries we owe the debt to are China and Japan, not actually our friends

Published 28 Feb, 2021 09:18am

World

Single-shot COVID vaccine in UK could be weeks away

A senior government official says the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) formal process was “very likely” to start this week
The jab, developed by Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine division Janssen, was not yet being considered by the MHRA for formal approval

Published 28 Feb, 2021 09:00am

World

NZ's largest city back in lockdown as Covid lingers

WELLINGTON: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered New Zealand's largest city back into lockdown on Saturday as...