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Updated 16 Mar, 2021 01:59pm

Pakistan

Assets case against Ahad Cheema put off till Mar 10

The court directed prosecution to present more witnesses on the next date of hearing.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Pakistan

ECP asked to stop notification of Yousaf Gillani’s victory

Farrukh Habib said that the whole nation is fully aware of the leaked video of Yousuf Raza Gillani's son in which he informs method of spoiling vote in Senate polls.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker informs President of results of PM's confidence vote

The speaker Prime Minister Imran Khan had obtained the vote of confidence from the National Assembly.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

Pakistan

PM’s victory reflects confidence, unflinching support of parliamentarians: CM

KP CM said that confidence of parliamentarians and their unflinching support is a proof that people would always support Prime Minster due to his stance and sincerity.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

Pakistan

CM directs land identification, acquisition for Karak Oil Refinery

The meeting reviewed progress being made so far on the project and discussed in detail future course of action.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

South Asia

Taliban says met with US envoy in Doha

Taliban spokesman said Khalilzad and the top US general in Afghanistan met with the insurgents' negotiating team in Doha, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, late Friday.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

Pakistan

PM Imran directs Hafeez Shaikh to continue as Finance Minister

During the meeting PM Imran expressed full confidence in his abilities and asked that he continue his work.
Shaikh had lost a Senate seat from PDM's joint candidate Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 08:58pm

Pakistan

Eight terrorists including three commanders gunned down in North Waziristan: ISPR

The intelligence-based raids were carried out in Boya and Dosalli areas of North Waziristan.
“These terrorists remained involved in militant activities against security forces, law enforcement agencies and locals of the area since 2009 including carrying out IED attacks, firing, target killing, kidnapping for ransom and extortion,” ISPR said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:54pm

Sports

Kohli hails India comeback as rout seals England series

India completed three victories in only nine of the 15 days available.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:13pm

Europe

Rapid Covid tests sell out in Germany on first day

The country added 9,557 new coronavirus cases on Saturday and another 300 deaths, according to the Robert Koch Institute.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:11pm

Sports

Ashwin says winning and bonding in bio-bubble 'special'

The veteran off spinner topped the bowling chart with 32 wickets to be named man of the series.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:08pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka names 17-member squad for West Indies Tests

The first Test starts on March 21 and the second and final game is scheduled for March 29.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:08pm

Europe

EU looks to secure vaccine materials from US

The EU and US want to "work together in a coordinated way to avoid bottlenecks" for European vaccine producers, the source said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:49pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan to uplift poor after getting new political life: Sheikh Rashid

He said Rs. 200 billion have been disbursed during the tenure of Imran Khan among poor under Ehsaas program.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:46pm

Pakistan

Fehmida urges treasury, opposition to run Parliament as per constitution

The minister said no one is asking about seven proxy votes which were cast in Senate polls in Sindh Assembly.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:46pm

Pakistan

PM's vote of confidence victory for democracy: Yousafzai

Yousafzai said the country's economy was improving despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the opposition parties wanted to stop the journey to progress and prosperity.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:38pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease by Rs 200 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained unchanged.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:36pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 24 more lives in Punjab

The Punjab health department conducted 3,386,515 tests for the COVID-19 so far while 164,487 confirmed cases had been recovered.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:36pm

Pakistan

Maqbool felicitates PM Khan for winning vote of confidence

He expressed these views in the National Assembly just after Prime Minister Imran Khan received vote of confidence.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:27pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 38 lives, infects 1,714 more people

Some 2,002 corona patients were admitted in hospitals across the country.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:25pm

Pakistan

Saaf Pani case: Shehbaz's daughter, son-in-law declared absconders

A report was filed by NAB about continuous non-appearance of Imran Ali Yousaf and Rabia Imran in the case.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:23pm

Pakistan

No country can move forward without accountability: Imran Ismail

He said that Imran Khan in his speech after winning vote of confidence has shared his comprehensive program of progress and prosperity in the country.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:22pm

Pakistan

CM congratulates PM on getting confidence vote

He said that the present government came to power with the support of the people and will complete its tenure.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

Vote of confidence victory of truth: Zartaj

Zartaj said those who trod the right path, stood with the prime minister.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 13 more lives, infects 274 others

Murad Ali Shah said that 10,591 samples were tested which detected 274 cases that constituted 2.6 percent current detection rate.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:12pm

Pakistan

NA session boycott by PDM undemocratic move: CM

Usman Buzdar said that had the PDM courage, they would have competed in the National Assembly.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 07:10pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan again proves he is a true, upright leader: Shibli

The government, he said, would make all-out efforts for achieving the ultimate goal of Pakistan's development and prosperity and solution of the people's problems.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:55pm

South Asia

Afghan president says ready to discuss elections to advance talks with Taliban

"I advise those who go to this or that gate to gain power is that political power in Afghanistan has a gate, and the key is the vote of the Afghan people," he said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:48pm

South Asia

Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent ‘dictatorship of the majority’, says pro-Beijing lawmaker

Hong Kong representatives to China's parliament, in Beijing this week for an annual session, say the changes are necessary and desirable.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:36pm

Africa

Egypt's Sisi visits Sudan with dam diplomacy, security on the agenda

Sudan faces security challenges including an increase in violence in the western Darfur region and recent armed skirmishes in a disputed area on its border with Ethiopia.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:24pm

World

Egypt gets $440mn World Bank loan to support rail network

Egypt has focused heavily on investment in transport and urban development infrastructure, seeking development finance to help fund the projects.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:18pm

Africa

President Buhari calls for Nigerians to follow his vaccine lead

"The vaccine offers hope for a safe country free of coronavirus," the 78-year-old president added after he was vaccinated live on Nigerian television.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:15pm

South Asia

India asks states to prioritise vaccinations in areas with surging COVID-19 cases

India is the second worst-hit country from the coronavirus after the United States, with more than 11 million recorded cases and over 150,000 deaths.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:13pm

Europe

Portugal to quarantine passengers on indirect flights from UK, Brazil

Direct commercial or private flights to and from Britain and Brazil have been banned since January to limit the spread of COVID-19 variants.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:00pm

Pakistan

38 more coronavirus patients die in Pakistan

558,210 patients have recovered from the disease so far.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:58pm

Pakistan

ECP to hear Ali Gillani’s leaked video matter on Thursday

The application to this effect was filed by PTI parliamentarians Kanwal Shauzab and Farrukh Habib.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs to finalize arrangements for laying foundation stone of Balakot Hydro Power Project

He said the project will be completed at a cost of eighty-five billion rupees with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:56pm

Pakistan

Govt stands with national institutions including ECP: Senator Faisal

He said the country's institutions such as judiciary and the ECP are sovereign and working independently.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:55pm

Pakistan

Training enhances operational capability for effective response to threats: COAS

The COAS visited Logistic installations of Bahawalpur Corps and lauded the engineering skills and maintenance standards achieved.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:54pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 1,714 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths over last 24 hours

558210 people have so far recovered from the disease.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:51pm

Pakistan

Govt has decided to bring electoral reforms to ensure complete transparency in elections: PM

He clarified that his concerns on the Senate elections were not aimed at doing away with the independence of Election Commission of Pakistan.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:51pm

Pakistan

Murad holds ranks to newly promoted police officers

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on promotion to the higher grade, wore ranks to police officers ...

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 05:29pm

Pakistan

Parties begin contacts for Senate chairman, deputy chairman elections

The contest for the chairman and deputy chairman offices has heats up after the recently held Senate election.
Chairman and deputy chairman polls will be held on March 12.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

USA

Pentagon weighs keeping on National Guard at US Capitol

Several hundred of them stormed the building, causing chaos and bloodshed. Five people, including a Capitol policeman, died.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:18pm

South Asia

China's Xi calls for 'popularizing' Mandarin in Inner Mongolia

The clampdown echoed Beijing's moves in Xinjiang and Tibet, where similar assimilation policies have been implemented.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:12pm

Sports

Sundar's 96 puts India in command of the fourth Test

India, who resumed on 294-7 in response to England's 205, were finally bowled out for 365, with Sundar stranded four runs from his century in Ahmedabad.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:10pm

Europe

Paraguay protests erupt over government handling of Covid-19

Protestors rallied earlier outside the Congress building to demand the resignation of President Mario Abdo Benitez.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:07pm

Europe

Six people killed in Ukrainian bus crash in Poland

Eight of the injured are in a serious condition, medical services added.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:05pm

USA

Covid rescue plan clears hurdle as US economy shows gains

"This agreement allows us to move forward on the urgently needed American Rescue Plan," White House spokeswoman said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 05:00pm

Pakistan

Police attack case: Court rejects acquittal plea of Uzair Baloch

The gang war leader was booked in attack on police and murder of a citizen in Chakiwara police station jurisdiction.
In his plea, he stated that the case was registered owing to political reasons and three co-accused have been already acquitted in case due to lack of evidence.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 05:04pm

Middle East

Missile strikes on Syria oil refineries kill 4: monitor

At least one Syrian rebel was among the dead, said Observatory head Rami Abdul Rahman.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:58pm

Sports

Ashwin, Patel take India to verge of England Test series win

England, trailing 2-1 in the series, need another 70 to make India bat again but face another quick loss after their two-day humiliation in the third Test at the same venue.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:56pm

Middle East

Pope, top Shiite cleric plead for 'peace' in historic Iraq encounter

Sistani "affirmed his concern that Christian citizens should live like all Iraqis in peace and security, and with their full constitutional rights," it said.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:54pm

Sports

Vlhova edges Shiffrin on first slalom run in Jasna

Vlhova is second in the general classification, 187 points behind the Swiss Lara Gut-Behrami, who is not competing in the slalom.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:52pm

Europe

UK faces difficult post-Brexit era under 'lying' PM: French ex-envoy

She said Britain's much touted "special relationship" with the United States "is above all special for the British" rather than the United States.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:49pm

Middle East

Fighting in Yemen's Marib kills 90 in 24 hours: govt military sources

US Secretary of State on Monday urged the Huthis to halt their offensive in Marib, as he announced $191 million in aid at a donors' conference.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:47pm

South Asia

Anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar as UN urged to hear 'pleas'

"Our revolution must win," chanted protesters in Loikaw, who included civil servants such as teachers in their green and white uniforms.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:44pm

Africa

Ivory Coast holds legislative elections after political turmoil

More than 1,500 candidates are vying for the votes of roughly seven million people in a contest for the 255-seat National Assembly.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:41pm

Sports

India crush England inside three days to clinch Test series 3-1

Ashwin bowled Dan Lawrence for 50 as England were bowled out for 135 to complete an emphatic innings and 25 run victory in Ahmedabad.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:40pm

Europe

Pandemic risks undoing gains for women, Merkel warns

Merkel welcomed recent legislation requiring listed German companies to include more women on their executive boards.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:39pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 116,031,470 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:38pm

Business & Finance

ITI regional freight train to launch in coming days

The Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) Freight Train has the capacity to move 750 MT of goods and will complete its one-side trip in 12-days.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 04:11pm

Pakistan

'We reject the vote of confidence,' says Fazlur Rehman

"We do not accept today's Assembly session, nor do we accept the confidence vote, " Rehman said while speaking to the media on Saturday.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 04:02pm

Companies

Oppo becomes the biggest smartphone manufacturer in China

Oppo surpasses Huawei to become the biggest smartphone manufacturer in China.
Oppo currently leads the local Chinese smartphone market with a 21 percent market share in January 2021.
Huawei, which has been pushed to the third place after the US ban, is now tied with Apple and Xiaomi, with a 16 percent market share in the Chinese smartphone market.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 03:32pm

Companies

New Suzuki Swift to hit the local market after 11 years.

Pak Suzuki announced that the new Suzuki Swift will hit the local market after 11 years, after the company decided to discontinue the old model in August 2021.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 03:22pm

Business & Finance

BOI paves way for colonization in CPEC's Special Economic Zones

Applicants include a Chinese Firm Zhengbang Agriculture Pakistan Pvt Ltd with a plan Rs. 800 m investment. Amongst other 14 local firms, Zahid Jee Textile Mills, Ocean Ceramics & Ittehad Metals to initiate business establishments worth Rs.11.8 billion, Rs. 11.2bn and Rs. 7.5bn, respectively.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 02:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistani drivers in UAE declared ‘best’

Pakistani drivers had beaten other drivers from different countries by large margin.
“It’s interesting to discover that according to our user-declared data, Pakistani drivers were the best in the UAE in 2020, from the point of view of making insurance claims,” says Jonathan Rawling.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 02:52pm

Pakistan

PM Khan wins vote of confidence from NA amid opposition's boycott

The PM has secured 178 votes.
The PDM had announced that it will not attend the session.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 02:33pm

Pakistan

PDM leaders to meet at Sindh House today

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will host a brunch party for PDM leaders and parliamentarians.
After concluding the session, the PDM leaders will address a media conference at the Sindh House.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 02:11pm

Pakistan

Hamza Shehbaz arrives at Kot Lakhpat Jail to meet Shehbaz Sharif

Hamza Shehbaz and family members will have lunch alongside leader of the Opposition in National Assembly inside the prison cell.
They would also discuss the ongoing session of the NA.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 01:36pm

Business & Finance

NEPRA approves additional power supply of 150 MW to KE

NEPRA has accorded final approval of the Tripartite Power Purchase Agreement made between K-Electric, NTDC and CPPA-G for supply of 150 MW from National Grid to K-Electric through 03 WPPs i.e. namely 50 MW Tenaga, 50 MW Zephyr and 50 MW Hydro China Dawood.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 01:09pm

Business & Finance

Work on Karachi's Red Line Project to begin soon

Work on the project will begin soon and will be completed in two years, he said while chairing a meeting on the Red Line Bus project.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Cement Sector Outlook remains Bright says expert despite nominal growth

The sector posted growth of 1.98 percent in February 2021 as compared to February 2020. Total cement despatches during February 2021 were 4.577 million tons against 4.489 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 11:20am

Pakistan

Secondary, higher secondary exams are not being rescheduled, IBCC clarifies

The date of the examination will remain the same which is May-July 2021.
“Please don’t consider any news, unless posted from the official source,” IBCC said, regarding a fake notification circulating on social media.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 11:06am

World

India likely to start full operations at Iran's Chabahar port by May end

India has been developing a part of the port on Iran’s south-eastern coast along the Gulf of Oman as a way to transport goods to Iran.

Updated 06 Mar, 2021 11:06am

World

U.S. agency probes Facebook for 'systemic' racial bias in hiring, promotions - attorneys

Last December, the Justice Department accused Facebook of discriminating against U.S. workers broadly, saying it gave hiring preference to temporary workers such as H-1B visa holders.
Alphabet Inc’s Google last month agreed to spend $3.8 million to settle U.S. government allegations that it underpaid women and unfairly passed over women and Asians for job openings.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 10:48am

Middle East

Irish foreign minister to meet Iran's Rouhani on nuclear deal

Iran has so far refused to take part in a meeting brokered by the European Union between world powers and the United States on reviving its 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 10:45am

Business & Finance

U.S. 10-year note borrowing cost in repo market ends negative for fifth day

The 10-year repo rate ended at -1.90%, from -0.50% late Thursday, broker-dealer Curvature Securities said. The 10-year overnight rate hit as low as -3.5% on Friday.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 10:23am

Technology

Twitter explores 'undo send' feature for paying users

App researcher Jane Manchun Wong, who discovers unannounced social media features by looking at the sites’ code, tweeted an animation showing a tweet with a spelling error where an ‘undo’ button was available before a short timer ran out.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 10:21am

Business & Finance

Yellen says higher Treasury yields signal recovery, not inflation

“I don’t see that the markets are expecting inflation to rise above the 2% inflation objective that the Fed has as an average inflation rate over the longer run,” Yellen said in a PBS Newshour interview.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 10:18am