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Pakistan

Imran Khan knows how to cope with challenges: Ali

Imran Khan was committed with his promise from day one to continue ongoing accountability process across the board against the corrupts and plunderers, he said.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 07:00pm

Pakistan

Second CPEC, SEZ start with Rs.53.6 billion investment in Faisalabad: BOI

The SEZ MIS Module was approved to facilitate investors to gain admission in zones and ensure transparency in allocation of plots in various SEZs, he added.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:58pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan always worked for making country corruption-free: Fakhar

He said the prime minister being a dynamic visionary leader had presented himself for seeking vote of confidence from the National Assembly.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:57pm

Pakistan

Anti COVID-19 vaccination starts from March 15

She said that 210 beds were being provided in the vaccination centers while training of doctors and staff had been completed for this process.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:55pm

Pakistan

Govt focusing on e-commerce to promote knowledge economy

The summit was organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Daraz Pakistan.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:53pm

Pakistan

Anti-Pakistan propaganda to be countered with tourism promotion: Omar Ayub

We are committed to promote domestic and international tourism as it will help project the country’s true image in the world, he said.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:51pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 claims 39 lives, infects 1,780 more people

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

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:38pm

Pakistan

Federal Capital records 190 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

As many as 251 cases were reported on Saturday which was the highest figure during last two months while 157 cases were reported on Friday.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:33pm

Pakistan

Pakistani rupee enjoys smart recovery as economy up

He said the IMF’s return is definitely a big positive for the rupee as well as the economy.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 06:29pm

Pakistan

Masses support PTI in struggle to uphold democratic norms: Shibli

They turned politics into business and used it for self-interest and not for the interest of country, said the minister.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 06:30pm

Pakistan

Govt giving special emphasis to promotion of domestic and foreign tourism: Omar

The Minister thanked the armed forces and the private sector for their contributions to make the Islamabad Tourism Festival successful.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:57pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker calls for promoting culture of patience, tolerance in politics

The Speaker said the members of parliament are elected representatives and everybody must respect them.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:50pm

Middle East

Iran's Rouhani urges Europe to avoid 'threats or pressure'

Iran on February 23 started to restrict some IAEA inspections.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:48pm

Africa

Ethiopia gears up for Covid vaccine drive as first doses arrive

Djibouti has recorded 6,102 Covid-19 cases and 63 deaths, according to the WHO.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:47pm

Middle East

Pope Francis prays for 'victims of war' in north Iraq

On Saturday, the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics met Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric, the reclusive Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:44pm

Middle East

Iran dailies hail Pope-Sistani meet as chance for peace

Officials in Iran, a Shiite-majority country like Iraq, have not yet commented on the pontiff's historic visit to Iraq that began on Friday.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:42pm

Sports

Bigger pandemic squads helped boost new Indian cricket talent: Shastri

India's new talent played a key role in helping the side reach the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in June.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:39pm

Middle East

Saudi-led coalition intercepts 10 Huthi drones: state media

The escalation comes even after the United States last month delisted the Huthis as terrorists and stepped up efforts to de-escalate the six-year conflict.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:38pm

Middle East

Israel re-opens restaurants, bars with 40pc of country fully vaccinated

Nearly five million have received one shot.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:35pm

South Asia

Myanmar protesters rally after overnight raids on opposition figures

National League for Democracy party official Soe Win confirmed some officials were arrested in overnight police operations but the exact number is not known.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:34pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Sunday

At least 116,415,200 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:32pm

Sports

Odermatt sweeps to super-G victory

Austrian world champion Vincent Kriechmayr was third 0.83sec behind Odermatt.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:30pm

Europe

Merkel's party slumps on Covid woes as German polls loom

Despite months of painful shutdowns, the country's infection numbers have stopped falling in recent days.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Africa

Schoolboy among five dead in Senegal unrest

Protesters torched a gendarmerie station, a customs post and several cars, the official said on condition of anonymity.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Ledecky nabs fourth win at Texas Pro Swim

Although she didn't hit her target times, Manuel said she felt there were positives to take away, including just getting back into the swing of competing amid ongoing precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Business & Finance

China exports soar to highest level in decades after Covid-19 hit

Exports spiked 60.6 percent on-year in the January-February period, above analysts' expectations and boosted by electronics.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Hot Guptill leads New Zealand to T20 series win against Australia

Phillips, unbeaten on 34, guided New Zealand home with 27 balls to spare.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

World

South Korea, US to stage smaller military drills over Covid

But a second meeting held in Hanoi in February 2019 broke up early with no progress towards Washington's goal of getting the isolated North to abandon its nuclear weapons programme.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

World

George Floyd: 'gentle giant' who became symbol of fight against racism

The 46-year-old died of asphyxiation beneath the knee of a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, on May 25, 2020 in the US city of Minneapolis.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Wade shines as Australia struggle with New Zealand spin in final T20

Boult also accounted for Philippe while Tim Southee removed Mitchell Marsh and Jhye Richardson in the final over.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:26pm

Sports

Westwood grabs Bay Hill lead as DeChambeau, Conners lurk

"It was definitely huge," he said. "I was trying hard to get it up and down and keep some momentum for tomorrow. It was a tough day."

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Sports

Australia win toss and bat in New Zealand T20 decider

All four matches so far have been won by the team batting first.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

World

Oral Covid treatment yields promising trial data: drugmakers

Merck is also working on another oral Covid treatment called MK-711.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Sports

PSG, Lyon advance in French Cup as third-tier Red Star shock Lens

Chris Bedia pulled a goal back for Sochaux only for Cherki to restore Lyon's two-goal cushion before half-time with a crisp low finish.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

World

'Giant step' as Biden Covid rescue plan clears Senate

It would also provide $49 billion for expanded Covid testing, tracing and research, and $14 billion for vaccine distribution.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Sports

Barcelona raise the stakes in Madrid derby after Osasuna win

Garcia deserved an equaliser soon after for his first touch alone, a sumptuous cushioning of a long ball forward, but Ter Stegen was again there to deny the finish.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Sports

Sundowns end 74-match unbeaten home record of Mazembe

"The boys entered the match brimming with confidence born out of going 22 domestic and international matches without defeat since last October."

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Technology

Twitter founder's auction of a tweet draws $2 million bid

Top Shot has generated more than $200 million in transactions this year, according to Dapper Labs, which partnered with the NBA to create Top Shot.

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:25pm

Business & Finance

Nepal’s economy contracts for first time in decades

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s economy contracted for the first time in four decades in the last fiscal year due to a...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:24pm

World

UK power firm accepts £2.3bn private-equity takeover

LONDON: Aggreko, a British supplier of power generators hit hard by the Covid crisis cancelling events, announced...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

World

Turkey’s military heads join naval drills off Aegean

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and top military officials Saturday joined naval drills on an...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

World

Amid pandemic, Americans are saving more — especially the wealthy

WASHINGTON: The coronavirus pandemic has wiped out millions of jobs in the United States, but it’s had the...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

Ivory Coast votes in test of stability after political turmoil

ABIDJAN: The Ivory Coast went to the polls on Saturday in a parliamentary election that is a key test of stability...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

World

Internet back in Niger after post-election blackout

NIAMEY: Internet connectivity was restored in Niger late Friday, an AFP journalist found, after ten days of...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

Palm oil row fuels Swiss vote on Indonesia trade deal

ZURICH: Switzerland votes Sunday on a free trade deal with Indonesia but the agreement, which opens up a vast...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Money & Banking

Software icon McAfee charged in cryptocurrency scam

NEW YORK: The creator of McAfee computer security software was facing charges Friday that he cashed in on a...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

China to raise grains minimum purchase price

BEIJING: China will raise its minimum purchase price for wheat and rice as appropriate in 2021, the country’s...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

Ukraine barley exports prices hit new high

KYIV: Ukrainian barley export prices have risen to an all-time high supported by demand from China and expected...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

Iron ore rises on easing China liquidity concerns

DALIAN: Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday as concerns over tight market liquidity in China eased, with...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

EU wheat steadies after 2-week low

PARIS: Benchmark wheat futures on Euronext ended marginally higher on Friday, steadying after a two-week low as...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Cotton & Textile

NY cotton crawls up as traders eye WASDE report

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged up on Friday, buoyed by bets for a reduction in US cotton planting estimates in a...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Commodities

US sugar stocks-to-use ratio climbs again

NEW YORK: The United States’ sugar stocks-to-use ratio, a key indicator to evaluate supply and demand, jumped for...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:23pm

Biden Covid rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden vows...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Pakistan

Women bikers’ rally held at PNCA

ISLAMABAD: The Bedari Foundation organized a ‘Women Biker’s Rally’ here on Saturday at ‘ Pakistan National...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Pakistan

Pakistan urges UNSC sanctions on Hindu nationalist RSS

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan called for broadening the range of United Nations Security Council sanctions to INCLUDE,...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Pakistan

International Women’s Day: Psychiatric Society pledges to raise awareness about women’s equality, wellbeing

KARACHI: The Pakistan Psychiatric Society (PPS) celebrated the International Women’s Day, which is widely...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:21pm

Pakistan

Customs foiled a smuggling bid worth millions

NUSHKI: Quetta Customs on Saturday claimed to have foiled a smuggling bid by seizing foreign goods worth millions of...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

AirAsia Group plans air taxi, drone delivery service

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd plans to launch an air taxi service and the country's first drone ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Protests continue in Myanmar as UN urged to hear ‘pleas’

YANGON: Anti-coup demonstrators returned to the streets of Myanmar Saturday, a day after a United Nations envoy ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

US poet Amanda Gorman says followed by guard, called ‘suspicious’

NEW YORK: African-American poet Amanda Gorman, who became a star after her reading at President Joe Biden's...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

N Korea’s petroleum imports breached sanctions cap

SEOUL: North Korea illicitly imported far more refined petroleum products last year than allowed under an annual...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Pope, Sistani plead for peace, unity

UR, (Iraq): Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, one of Shia top clerics, told Pope Francis in a historic meeting in Iraq on...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Strong aftershocks rock NZ’s North Island

WELLINGTON: Earthquakes continued to rock New Zealand’s North Island on Saturday with the US Geological Survey...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Hundreds protest royal defamation laws in Thailand

BANGKOK: Hundreds marched in Bangkok and lit ceremonial fires in front of a courthouse on Saturday to protest...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Twitter’s Dorsey auctions first ever tweet as digital memorabilia

NEW YORK: “just setting up my twttr” - the first ever tweet on the platform is up for sale after Twitter boss...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Mars rover Perseverance goes for a ‘spin’

WASHINGTON: The Mars rover Perseverance has successfully conducted its first test drive on the Red Planet, the US...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:20pm

World

Rapid Covid tests sell out in Germany on first day

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germans flocked to supermarket chain Aldi on Saturday to snap up the first rapid coronavirus ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

World

Thousands turn out for Vienna anti-lockdown protest

VIENNA: Thousands turned out Saturday for the latest protest in Vienna against coronavirus restrictions and several...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

World

Venezuela’s Maduro receives first dose of Russian vaccine

CARACAS: Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores received a first dose of the Russian Sputnik ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

World

Italy reports 307 deaths, 23,641 new cases

ROME: Italy reported 307 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 297 the day before, the health ministry ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

World

France extends weekend lockdown to northern region

PARIS: Hundreds of thousands of people in northern France went back into lockdown Saturday, while health officials...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 05:19pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Vaccination of people over 60 years to commence from March 10: Umar

Planning minister says vaccinations will be done in reverse order by age which means the oldest person who has registered will be vaccinated first
At least 0.5m doses had been handed over to Pakistan, out of which around 275,000 doses had been administered to health professionals dealing with Covid-19 patients

Published 07 Mar, 2021 02:39pm

Pakistan

Micro-smart lockdown imposed in Peshawar as COVID cases continue to surge

There is a complete ban on movement of people to and from the affected areas
Officials say the lockdown has been imposed in areas and streets considered Covid-19 hotspots

Published 07 Mar, 2021 01:52pm

Pakistan

Four children injured in Ubauro explosion

The children were playing in the area when the explosion occurred
The intensity of the blast cannot be ascertained yet but investigations are underway

Published 07 Mar, 2021 01:35pm

Life & Style

Hazara Kee Dastan by Qalamkar

Whenever the Hazara Community is mentioned, the first thing that comes to the mind of an ordinary human being is a...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 01:26pm

Pakistan

No sustainable development without justice, crime prevention: Akram

Envoy says coordinated approaches to prevent and combat transnational organized crime is critical to recover better from the coronavirus crisis
Like all other aspects of our daily lives, the impact of Covid-19 on transnational organized crime has been significant, says Munir

Published 07 Mar, 2021 12:59pm

UK's newly posted envoy to India raises Kashmir issue

Ellis emphasised on changing global order and finding a just solution to the Kashmir conflict
The UK envoy also expressed the desire to travel to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Published 07 Mar, 2021 12:21pm

World

Amid transatlantic feud, zero hour for Harry, Meghan interview

Add to this a partnership with Apple TV+ in collaboration with Winfrey.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 12:06pm

Sports

Djokovic takes Federer's world number one record, eyes Grand Slam history

He was top 50 in June 2006, top 20 for the first time in October 2006 and top 10 by March 2007.

Published 07 Mar, 2021 12:03pm

Pakistan

PML-N to discuss strategy for long march today

At least 17 senior leaders of the PML-N will attend the meeting, which will be held at Fazal Chaudhry's residence in Islamabad
The meeting will review the no-confidence motion against the PM while a plan-of-action on proposals for the long march will be formulated

Published 07 Mar, 2021 11:21am

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

DUBAI: Fierce fighting between Yemeni pro-government forces and Iran-backed Huthi rebels has killed at least 90...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Missile strikes on Syria oil refineries kill 4

BEIRUT: Missile strikes on makeshift oil refineries in northern Syria killed four people and injured more than 20...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

PTI workers clash with PML-N leaders

ISLAMABAD: The supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who gathered at D-Chowk to express solidarity with Prime...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Taliban say met with US envoy in Doha

DOHA: Washington's special envoy to Afghanistan met with the Taliban in Qatar, the insurgents said Saturday, as...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Security forces kill 8 terrorists in North Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces on Saturday killed eight terrorists in two separate intelligence based operations...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

Relief goods dispatched for Sudan’s flood victims

ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday dispatched the 3rd consignment of relief...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

Covid-19 cases rise in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The health authorities have detected 251 positive cases of Covid-19 during the last 24 hours in Islamabad...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

Anti-terrorism court adjourned

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court adjourned to March 08 the proceedings in a motorway rapes case after five ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

Heroin recovery case: Court delays indictment of Sanaullah

LAHORE: A special court for control of narcotics substance on Saturday delayed indictment of former law minister ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

Saaf Pani Company case: AC seeks report on assets of Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law

LAHORE: An accountability court on Saturday sought progress report on the attachment of the assets owned by Leader ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:36am

Pakistan

COVID-19 pandemic: 39 deaths, 1,780 new infections reported in 24 hours

NCOC states the total number of active cases has reached 17,352 and the positivity rate stands at 4.57 percent
As many as 1,038 patients have recovered from the virus while 1,595 patients are in critical condition: NCOC

Published 07 Mar, 2021 10:17am

Sports

PCB to start club registrations across country in April

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to start the registration of cricket clubs across Pakistan in ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

PM wins trust vote, comes on very strong about opposition

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday secured 178 votes from the 341-member National Assembly on a vote ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

House financing facility: Eighteen, HBL enter into strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD: Eighteen (Elite Estates Pvt Limited) and Habib Islamic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)....

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

CM urged to resolve issues of SITE area

KARACHI: SITE Association of Industry president Abdul Hadi has expressed his concern over delay in start of...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Mushroom cultivation source of food, revenue generation: Dr Fateh

HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri Vice Chancellor Sindh Agriculture University has said that Mushroom cultivation is source...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Workshop on camera handling tomorrow

KARACHI: A two days workshop on Camera handling and anchoring will be held on 8th March in Jinnah University for...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Rs17bn corruption case: Lawyers complete cross-examination of NAB witness

KARACHI: The lawyers have completed the cross-examination of a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) witness Shabiul...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Removal of name from ECL: Khuhro files constitutional petition

KARACHI: Adviser to the Chief Minister of Sindh, Nisar Khuhro, on Saturday filed a constitutional petition in the...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

SSIC illegal recruitment case: AC defers indictment of Rauf Siddiqui, others

KARACHI: An accountability court on Saturday deferred indictment of MQM-P leader Rauf Siddiqui and eight other...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

‘MQM-L target killer’ killed after exchange of fire with CTD

KARACHI: After an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials in Karachi, an alleged...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:34am

Pakistan

Manual extensions filing within time: KTBA asks FBR to include names of taxpayers in ATL

KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has suggested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to include the names of...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:33am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 6, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (March 7, 2021)....

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Sports

Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup 2021: DS Polo/ASC and Diamond Paints reach final

LAHORE: DS Polo/ASC and Diamond Paints booked berths in the main final of the Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup 2021...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Dairy sector for genetically improving local breeds

LAHORE: Dairy sector stakeholders have stressed the need for genetically improving potential of local breeds (Neeli...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Senate election: PM lost moral grounds to criticise sale, purchase of votes: JI chief

LAHORE :Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the Prime Minister has lost the moral grounds to criticise the...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

PM Imran cannot be blackmailed, says governor

LAHORE: Terming the vote of confidence by the 178 members of National Assembly on Prime Minister Imran Khan as the...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

It’s unfortunate PM didn’t condemn attack on MPs: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that attacking parliamentarians...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Shujaat, Parvez Elahi greet PM

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Speaker Punjab...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Karachi Citizens’ Forum holds panel discussion

KARACHI: Karachi Citizens’ Forum held a panel discussion on priorities to resolve the long festering civic problem...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Pink Pakistan launches mobile application to fight breast cancer

ISLAMABAD: Pink Pakistan Trust is committed to the mission of ensuring the health and well-being of Pakistani women....

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

‘Allow cotton import from Afghanistan, C Asia via Torkham’

KARACHI: National Business Group chairman Mian Zahid Hussain has said that cotton imports from Afghanistan and...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Crime cases witness significant increase in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The incidents of robbery, snatching at gunpoint and car lifting witnessed a significant increase in...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

Punjab govt greets PM on securing vote of confidence

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on securing his vote of confidence...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Pakistan

One killed, 30 injured as Karachi Express derails near Rohri

At least 23 injured were brought to Civil Hospital, while 11 of them were discharged after being given first aid
Railway officials said the train derailed due to old, rundown tracks, suspending rail traffic on the up-track

Published 07 Mar, 2021 10:07am

Pakistan

Security forces kill eight militants in North Waziristan operations

The slain terrorists remained involved in militant activities against security forces, law enforcement agencies and locals of the area since 2009: ISPR
Military's media wing says the terrorists were also involved in recruiting terrorists in the area

Published 07 Mar, 2021 09:15am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 6, 2021). ======================================= Offset...