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Pakistan

No one can withdraw powers of South Punjab secretariate: FM Qureshi

He said that those who tried to create hurdle in South Punjab secretariat would have to face him first.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:43pm

Pakistan

Forging consensus on Ramadan crescent moon foremost priority: Ashrafi

Ashrafi said Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri is in coordination with all respective stakeholders in this regard.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:41pm

Pakistan

Secretary ECP chairs meeting to review arrangements for bye-election in NA-75 Daska

The Secretary ECP directed for coordination among ECP, District Administration and law enforcing agencies to ensure conduct of election in transparent way.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:40pm

Pakistan

Composite development policy being pursued: Buzdar

The Chief Minister said that transparency and merit were being promoted in administrative affairs.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:38pm

Pakistan

CM takes notice of violations of ban on inter-city public transport

Chief Minister taking of such practices has directed the Commissioner and police high-ups to take action against those elements violating Coronavirus SoPs.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:37pm

Pakistan

KP CM directs focus on attracting maximum foreign investors to Rashakai Zone

The chief minister directed that all concerned authorities and partners should ensure their respective responsibilities for its timely completion for commercial launch.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:38pm

Pakistan

PTI's prudent policies to turn country into economic giant: Farrukh Habib

The government was only in struggle to make Pakistan a geo-economic hub of the region, he mentioned.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistan making progress under Imran Khan's leadership: Fakhar Imam

He assured that the government would provide relief worth billions of rupees to provide edibles at subsidized rates in upcoming month of Ramzan.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:00pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims 23 more lives in KP

A total of 1177 cases of coronavirus were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the official said.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:58pm

Pakistan

49 deaths, 2717 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department has so far conducted 3,912,115 tests for COVID-19 in the province.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:57pm

Pakistan

Govt on mission to restore beauty of forests 'under 10 billion tree Tsunami project: Amin Aslam

Amin expressed confidence that the Billion Tree Honey programme will help enhance the country's potential to produce 70,000 metric tonnes of honey in a year.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:56pm

Pakistan

Plea Bargain deem conviction as accused accepts guilt in writing: NAB Chairman

He said it is not correct that NAB approves plea bargain applications of the accused. An accused can apply for plea bargain as per clause 25-B of NAB ordinance.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:53pm

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 81 lives, infects 5,020 more people

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

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:35pm

Pakistan

SAPM calls for collective efforts to tackle ‘dangerous wave of Covid-19’

He said the number of infected kids from virus was equal to other two previous waves.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:33pm

Pakistan

Economy in much better condition than in 2018: Hammad Azhar

He said in 2018, the economic indicators were in worse condition and couldn’t be shared with the public through media for their negative impact.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:31pm

Pakistan

Efforts being made for vaccination of 1100 prisoners of above 60-year age: Chohan

He said that Maryam was repeatedly using the slogan of her father that she will not go abroad but after the situation of PDM, she was not trying to escape.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:30pm

Pakistan

CPEC projects progressing fast under current govt: Asad Umar

The Minister termed the occasion as another manifestation of exceptional relation between Pakistan and China.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:16pm

Pakistan

PDM's collapse to benefit PM Imran: Rashid

He said the PDM's long march now became a distant dream as two major parties to the so-called alliance including PML-N and PPP were destined to tread on opposite paths.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:14pm

Pakistan

19205 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported so far

Dr Zahid said 16007 patients having positive results were discharged after recovery while 5125 including 2891 were quarantined at homes and 2234 in isolation.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:13pm

Pakistan

India becomes slaughterhouse for minorities : Governor Sarwar

He stated that unfortunately, in our neighbouring country India, the state was sponsoring terrorism and persecuting minorities particularly Muslims.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:11pm

Pakistan

PIACL head office not to be shifted to Islamabad: NA told

He said PIA was incurring losses for the past few years due to legacy loans. The incumbent government was very keen to make it self-reliant.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 240 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

He said that 8,797 samples were tested which detected 240 cases that constituted 2.7 percent current detection rate.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan

ZA Bhutto gave 1973’s constitution, empowered youth: Nafeesa Shah

Nafeesa said that Bhutto’s philosophy still ruled hearts of people.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:01pm

Pakistan

Nasir Shah inspects site of new Sukkur-Rohri bridge

Shah instructed DC that two separate feasibility reports should be prepared one under public-private partnership mode and other Sindh government level.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 07:45pm

Pakistan

Shehla pays glowing tribute to late ZA Bhutto

She said that Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto always spoke of the rights of the people and in practice provided their rights to the people.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 07:43pm

Pakistan

Bhutto sacrificed his life for sake of democracy: Shazia

She added that Shaheed Bhutto had a charismatic personality and people salute him on his sacrifices for the country.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 07:44pm

South Asia

Indonesia flash floods kill 44, toll expected to rise

Mud inundated homes, while bridges and roads in the eastern end of the island were destroyed.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 07:00pm

World

Pope urges vaccines for poor in Easter message

The pope said it was "scandalous" that armed conflicts around the world had not ceased.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:20pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 130,685,270 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:17pm

Europe

Bulgarian PM seeking fourth term in Covid-hit vote

Three hours after polls opened turnout stood at 7.58 percent, down from 8.44 percent at the same time during the last parliamentary elections in 2017.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:15pm

South Asia

Pope shares solidarity with Myanmar youth as protesters decorate Easter eggs

Myanmar has been gripped by turmoil since a February 1 coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and derailed the country's tentative transition to democracy.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:10pm

Europe

Turkey slams admirals' warning over Bosphorus treaty

The waterway between Europe and Asia is clogged with maritime traffic and has seen several shipping accidents in recent years.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:08pm

World

France says deficits rise as Covid destroys rebound hopes

The minister had already told Sunday paper JDD that economic growth was now likely to come in at 5.0 percent this year and not 6.0 percent as believed earlier.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

Life & Style

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar tests positive as India virus surge worsens

Akshay tweeted that he is now under home quarantine and has "sought necessary medical care".

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:02pm

Sports

Chelsea's Zouma wants strong reaction to West Brom thrashing

The Blues take on Porto in Seville in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday and Zouma admits they need an immediate response.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:00pm

World

Libya takes delivery of first Covid vaccines

The health ministry said in a statement that just over 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V jab had arrived in Tripoli.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:54pm

Middle East

Bodies of three Lebanese sisters wash up in Syria: security

Their bodies had likely been transported by the current north into Syrian waters, he added.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

Middle East

Two rockets hit near Iraq airbase hosting US soldiers

An Iraqi civilian working for a firm maintaining US fighter jets for the Iraq airforce was also wounded in one attack.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Maoist rebels kill 22 Indian security forces in gun battle: police

The death toll could rise further, a senior police officer in Bijapur district told AFP.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Indonesia flash floods kill 23, leave two missing

In January, flash floods damaged the Indonesian town of Sumedang in West Java, killing 40 people.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Mainland China reports 21 coronavirus cases vs 26 a day earlier

The other 11 cases were imported infections, it said.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

World

Collision of truck and bus in China kills 11

The cause of the accident is being investigated, with a panel of the public security ministry sent to look into it, media said.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

World

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 12,196

The reported death toll rose by 68 to 76,963, the tally showed.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

World

US puts J&J in charge of plant that botched COVID vaccine, removes AstraZeneca

The top US infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday the country may not need AstraZeneca's vaccine even if it wins approval.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

World

Troubling ‘Eek’ variant found in most Tokyo hospital COVID cases

On Friday, 446 new infections were reported in Tokyo, although that is still well below the peak of over 2,500 in January.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Sports

Gardner's six seals world record win for Australia

The New Zealanders opened the batting but made a slow start, with Hayley Jensen falling before the home side managed to score any runs.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Financial

Logjam deepens at the world's ports as pandemic strikes shipping

It was refloated last week but the larger crisis remains, amid warnings that soaring freight costs could affect supplies of key goods or consumer prices.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Hong Kong police make record 700kg cocaine bust

"We found a lot of water-proof bags that were still wet at the scene and all the cocaine bricks were carefully wrapped in plastic," he added.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Vaccine tourists welcome as Serbians say 'no thanks' to jabs

"I beg you, people, get a vaccine," Serbian populist President Aleksandar Vucic pleaded.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Sri Lanka steps up security for Easter services

Posters calling for justice were put up outside St. Sebastian's, which was packed with worshippers on Sunday.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

Energy

Total to continue gas production in coup-hit Myanmar

He said Total had decided not to put the taxes into an escrow account saying it could put local managers at risk of being arrested and imprisoned.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

Bulgarian PM seeks 4th time lucky at 'work, work, work' election

Three-time premier Borisov has refused all contact with the media since the demonstrations.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

World

'Silent revolution': Myanmar workers strike to force junta's hand

The price of fuel oil in Yangon rose by nearly 50 percent in March, according to the Myawaddy newspaper.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

Sports

Reds beat Cardinals 9-6 in game marked by fourth-inning scuffle

Castellanos declined to elaborate on the conversation.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

Sports

Patty Tavatanakit pushes ANA Inspiration lead to five strokes

"It's a great day, acknowledged it, and it's in the past now," Patty said. "All I can think about is what can I do tomorrow, what can I improve from today's round?

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:48pm

Sports

Red-hot Spieth seizes share of 54-hole lead at Texas Open

Hoffman was also in a zone Saturday on the back nine with an eagle and four birdies on his last seven holes.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

World

Kosovo vote to elect new president stymied

Ahead of parliament's adjournment Kurti and Osmani were able to count on 58 votes plus several MPs from minor parties.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Business & Finance

More liquidity means more instability on Wall Street

The Archegos debacle has focused debate on swaps, derivative transactions that can allow big, high-risk bets with small upfront payments.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

World

Canada surpasses 1mn Covid-19 cases

Meanwhile, vaccinations have been slow to get off the ground.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Golf: LPGA ANA Inspiration scores

Patty Tavatanakit (THA) 66-69-67.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

World

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

Across the Atlantic, fresh curbs were also imposed ahead of Easter in Ontario and Quebec, Canada's two most populous provinces.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Sprained foot sidelines Hornets' Hayward

"Further updates on his status will be provided as appropriate."

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

World

Jordan's ex-crown prince says under 'house arrest'

In a video sent to the BBC, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein said the army chief of staff had visited him to tell him "I was not allowed to go out".

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

World

Algerian opposition party to boycott legislative poll

The Hirak movement broke out in February 2019 in outrage at then-president Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in office.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Real Sociedad win delayed 2020 Copa del Rey final

For Real Sociedad, this was a one-off chance and they took it, edging a final that was tight, tense and without clear openings, but one in which the better team were lifting the trophy at the finish.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Barty retains Miami Open crown as injured Andreescu limps out

"I really didn't want to stop but my fitness trainer, he basically saved me from myself," Andreescu said.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Sports

Arteta shocked as Arsenal outclassed by 'exceptional' Liverpool

"Trent Alexander-Arnold showed his class again," added Klopp.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Iran rejects ‘step-by-step’ lifting of US sanctions

PARIS: Iran wants the United States to lift all sanctions and rejects any "step-by-step" easing of restrictions, the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

World

Taiwan minister accepts responsibility for train crash as questions mount

*Survivors have described horrible scenes inside the wreck.

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan urges CICA to ‘frontally’ address Kashmir dispute

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

Pakistan

Daska by-poll arrangements finalised

SIALKOT: On the directions of Chief Election Commissioner (ECP) Sikandar Sultan Raja, a meeting of divisional and...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Jordan arrests former top palace aide, royal family member

AMMAN: Jordanian security forces arrested a former adviser to King Abdullah, a member of the royal family and others...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Pope, at Easter vigil, hopes for post-pandemic rebirth

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, leading an Easter vigil service scaled down due to COVID-19, said on Saturday he hoped...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Seven deaths in UK among AstraZeneca jab recipients after blood clots

LONDON: The UK medical regulator said Saturday that out of 30 people who suffered rare blood clots after receiving...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

US, Japan, S Korea show united front on N Korea

WASHINGTON: The United States, Japan and South Korea showed a united front Friday on concerns about North Korea's...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Russia backs extending space cooperation deal with US to 2030

MOSCOW: The Russian government approved extending an agreement on cooperation in space with the United States until...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Myanmar rebel groups back anti-coup protests, condemn junta crackdown

YANGON: Ten of Myanmar's major rebel groups threw their support behind the country's anti-coup movement Saturday,...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Taiwan mourns after deadliest train disaster in decades

HUALIEN: Grieving relatives of those who died in Taiwan's worst rail disaster in decades held prayers at the crash...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

US, Iran to start indirect talks to salvage nuclear deal

BRUSSELS: The United States and Iran will open indirect talks next week in Vienna as the European Union spearheads...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

Leaker says they are offering private details of 500m Facebook users

WASHINGTON: A leaker says they are offering information on more than 500 million Facebook Inc users - including ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

Officer killed in US Capitol car-ramming attack

WASHINGTON: A US Capitol police officer was killed and a second injured Friday after a vehicle rammed through...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

Pakistan

Rs2.6bn allocated for uplift schemes: Commissioner DGK

RAJANPUR: Commissioner Dera Ghazi Khan Division Dr Irshad Ahmed on Saturday said that funds of Rs 2.6 billion have...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

EU hails US dropping of ICC sanctions

THE HAGUE: The European Union on Saturday welcomed the United States' lifting of sanctions imposed by former leader...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Hundreds join ‘kill the bill’ rallies across Britain

LONDON: Hundreds of demonstrators joined marches and rallies across Britain on Saturday as part of a "national...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

Ukraine says joint military drills with NATO to begin in a few months

KYIV: Ukraine's armed forces on Saturday said joint military drills with NATO troops would begin in a few months'...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

World

Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi explosive-laden boat

CAIRO: The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen foiled an imminent Houthi attack on Saturday, destroying an...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

Pakistan

COVID outbreak: Schools in Sindh to remain closed for two weeks, says Ghani

Minister says govt has decided to close schools for primary classes and below for fifteen days from April 6
The decision has been taken keeping in view the worsening coronavirus situation

Published 04 Apr, 2021 03:39pm

World

Maoist rebels kill 22 Indian security forces in gun attack

More than a dozen Indian soldiers remained missing while an unknown number of Maoists were also killed in the encounter
The rebels looted weapons, ammunition, uniforms, and shoes from the security forces who were killed

Published 04 Apr, 2021 03:27pm

Sports

Pakistan bowl again in second ODI against South Africa

Both teams were unchanged.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 02:15pm

Pakistan

Temperature in Karachi likely to decrease after heatwave

The record for the hottest day in April in Karachi was broken on April 3 when the mercury soared to 44°Celsius
The Met Office has said that rains across the country will be less than the average during the month of April

Published 04 Apr, 2021 01:50pm

Pakistan

Carelessness in taking COVID precautions could lead to dire results, warns PM

Imran urges people to wear masks and follow SOPs
Govt is making efforts to control inflation and bring down prices of vegetables, says premier

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 01:27pm

Pakistan

NCOC to take decision about closure of educational institutes on April 6, says Mahmood

Shafqat says education and health ministers will meet at the NCOC to decide whether to open or further close educational institutions
The exam situation will also be discussed during the meeting: Mahmood

Published 04 Apr, 2021 11:34am

World

Global reaction to Jordan security developments

Here are responses from different countries and groups.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 11:22am

Pakistan

Number of critically ill COVID patients highest since virus outbreak, says Umar

Asad urged the public to take precautionary measures to curb the spread of the virus
The need for strong enforcement of SOPs is vital, says planning minister

Published 04 Apr, 2021 11:31am

Pakistan

PM Imran extend greetings to Christian community on Easter

Premier tweets wishing all our Christian citizens a happy Easter
Easter is one of the religious festivals celebrated by Christians every year around the world

Published 04 Apr, 2021 10:29am

Pakistan

COVID travel curbs: British MP says move to add Pakistan in 'red list' is 'discriminatory'

Naz Shah says the new South African COVID variant is not a concern in Pakistan so why hasn’t the UK government extended the red list to France, Germany, and India
The government isn’t serious about protecting the British public as its applying decisions led by politics, not data: MP

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 10:23am

Pakistan

PIA to operate five flights to UK

KARACHI: Following the inclusion of Pakistan in the UK’s “red list” of travel ban countries, the Pakistan...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Three more succumb to Covid-19

KARACHI: As many as three more patients of Covid-19 died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,509 and 205 new cases...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

Bilawal expresses concern over disappearance of Sarmad Sultan

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday expressed deep concern over the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Pakistan

High-rise buildings in Sukkur: ABAD chief lauds lifting of moratorium on construction

KARACHI: Chairman Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) Fayyaz Ilyas has highly appreciated ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:56am

Climate change moot: ‘I’m puzzled at the cacophony’: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he felt perplexed at the “cacophony” being raised by his...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

PML-N accuses govt of abandoning Kashmir cause

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Saturday, accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

SC to take up Suri’s plea against ET tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri’s appeal against ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

SC delists Justice Isa’s review petition

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Saturday delisted SC judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s review petition ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

CanSino Covid vaccine: Single dose administration to commence from tomorrow, NCOC told

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), on Saturday, was informed that the single dose CanSino...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Govt plan aimed at vaccinating 70m people against Covid-19 by CY21-end: IMF

ISLAMABAD: The government is targeting vaccinating 70 million people by the end of calendar year 2021 as under the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Corona positivity rate in Punjab drops to 10.43pc

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has declined from 12.03 percent to 10.43 percent, as out...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

LPG cylinders: Ogra launches operation against overcharging, less filling

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has launched operation against those found involved in...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Karachi sizzles in extremely hot weather

KARACHI: The metropolis on Saturday sizzled with a “very extreme” dry weather, as mercury touched the highest...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Track, trace system: IHC cancels hearing of case against company’s selection

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has cancelled the hearing of a case scheduled to be held on April 7 against ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Covid-19 vaccines: Emirates SkyCargo delivers 50m doses to 50 destinations

KARACHI: Emirates SkyCargo delivers 50 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 50 destinations. In the run up to World...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Opposition leader’s slot in Senate: PML-N-led alliance to have no impact

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz-led five-party opposition alliance with 27 Senators will have no impact on...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:55am

Pakistan

Ramazan package of Rs7bn to provide relief to people: minister

LAHORE Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that a Ramazan package of Rs7 billion...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

Jahangir Tareen, his son secure pre-arrest bail

LAHORE: Jahangir Khan Tareen, Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, and his son Ali Tareen on Saturday secured pre-arrest interim...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

No entry fee allowed: Malam Jabba ski resort closed after court order

ISLAMABAD: The management of the Malam Jabba ski resort has closed the picturesque tourist place for the general...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

TEVTA signs MoU with OEC

LAHORE: Chairperson Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Ali Salman Siddique has said that...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

CM announces up-gradation of 27,512 schools with Rs50bn

LAHORE: Announcing up-gradation of 27512 Primary and Elementary schools in Punjab at a sum of Rs 50 billion in a...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

ROME: Millions of Christians around the world were on Saturday facing another Easter weekend under restrictions...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Dubai aims to boost contribution of creative arts to GDP

DUBAI: Dubai aims to increase the contribution of creative arts to the emirate's GDP to 5 percent from 2.6 percent...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

US lifts Trump sanctions on Hague prosecutor, seeking cooperation

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday revoked sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on the top prosecutor of the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Air Canada, Transat call off merger deal

TORONTO: Air Canada has called off its planned takeover of tour operator Transat over EU regulatory hurdles, they...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

France urges Iran to be 'constructive' at nuclear talks

PARIS: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday called on Tehran to be "constructive" during talks ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

US reaches 100m with vaccines as Europe faces hiccups

WASHINGTON: The United States reaped the fruits Friday of its vaccination campaign against Covid-19 as it became the...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Argentine president tests positive for Covid-19

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, who has been vaccinated against Covid-19, announced late...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 3, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (April 4, 2021)....

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Registration rules revised: FBR expands scope of AEOs

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed integrated operators, warehouses, authorised couriers,...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Industry

‘Rs5.36/unit hike in power tariff will ruin industry’

LAHORE: Resenting frequent increase in power tariff, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:52am

Industry

Two days off for businesses: KCCI appeals to government to reconsider decision

KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group & Former President KCCI Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:52am

Industry

Ex-mill, retail sugar price rejected: PSMA offers govt to pick entire stock from mills

LAHORE: Rejecting the ex-mill and retail sugar price fixed by the Punjab government, Pakistan Sugar Mills ...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:52am

Companies

LinkedIn gives staff week off for well-being

SAN FRANCISCO: Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 81 deaths, over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The death toll due to the deadly disease has reached 14,778 across the country
The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 687,908

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:05am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 3, 2021). ======================================= Offset...