No action of NCOC can be challenged at any forum: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan has said that no action and... Updated 08 Jan, 2022 09:33am
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Business & Finance Australia, NZ dollars get a timely lift from yen selling SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to rally on Wednesday as both benefited from a sell-off... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
World Dutch report record number of virus infections THE HAGUE: The Netherlands on Wednesday recorded its highest number of coronavirus cases ever registered in a single... Published 05 Jan, 2022 09:04pm
Pakistan Omicron will spread in Pakistan, warns Asad Umar NCOC head says citizens should not have the misconception that Omicron would not affect them Updated 05 Jan, 2022 07:36pm
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Pakistan Omicron cases rise to 101 in Karachi as Sindh mulls closing schools Sindh mulls closing educational institutions in Karachi Updated 04 Jan, 2022 06:02pm
Print OPEC+ expected to stick with planned Feb output increase LONDON/MOSCOW: OPEC+ is expected to stick to its plans to increase output in February when it meets on Tuesday,... Published 04 Jan, 2022 06:54am
World Italy reports 68,052 coronavirus cases on Monday, 140 deaths MILAN: Italy reported 68,052 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, against 61,046 the day before, the health ministry said,... Published 03 Jan, 2022 09:27pm
Pakistan Pakistan reports over 700 Covid-19 cases for first time since October 2021 Reports 708 cases at a positivity ratio of 1.55% Published 03 Jan, 2022 11:17am
World India launches drive to vaccinate children before a feared Omicron surge MUMBAI: India started vaccinating children aged 15 to 18 against the coronavirus on Monday as it quickly expands its... Published 03 Jan, 2022 11:04am
World Record cargo shipped through Egypt’s Suez Canal last year CAIRO: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said the key waterway netted record revenues last year, despite the ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Pakistan Sindh reports 403 new Covid-19 cases KARACHI: No casualties were reported due to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours and 403 new cases emerged when... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Markets Saudi shares make positive start to 2022 despite Covid cases DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares began 2022 on a positive note, in spite of a jump in cases of the Omicron coronavirus... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Editorials Alarming spike in Covid-19 cases EDITORIAL: As a new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, is playing havoc everywhere with some 900,000 cases reported... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Markets Saudi shares make positive start to 2022 despite COVID cases Saudi Arabian shares began 2022 on a positive note, in spite of a jump in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant.... Updated 02 Jan, 2022 07:45pm
Business & Finance Record cargo shipped through Egypt's Suez Canal last year CAIRO: Egypt's Suez Canal Authority said the key waterway netted record revenues last year, despite the coronavirus... Updated 02 Jan, 2022 06:18pm
World Britain approves Pfizer’s antiviral Covid-19 pill LONDON: Britain has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill for adults who have mild to moderate infection and are at high... Published 01 Jan, 2022 04:07am
Print Putin says Russia ‘firmly’ defended interests in 2021 MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said Moscow “firmly” defended its interests in 2021 — a year marked by an... Published 01 Jan, 2022 04:07am
Pakistan Covid-19: Pakistan fully vaccinates 70mn people NCOC head Asad Umar announces development, hails work of provincial and federal administrations Updated 31 Dec, 2021 04:28pm
World South Africa lifts curfew as Omicron wave subsides JOHANNESBURG: South Africa, where the Omicron variant was detected in November, said Thursday that the country's... Published 31 Dec, 2021 09:42am
World Coronavirus: Latest global developments PARIS: Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: More than one million cases The number of daily... Published 30 Dec, 2021 06:09pm
Pakistan Daily Covid-19 cases: Pakistan reports over 400 after nearly a month Records national positivity ratio at 0.95% during last 24 hours Updated 30 Dec, 2021 02:29pm
Pakistan Sindh introduces biometric attendance for college students KARACHI: In order to ensure the attendance of students in the government colleges, the Sindh Education Department ... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
World Italy reports record 98,030 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, 148 deaths MILAN: Italy reported another fresh record daily tally of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, with new cases hitting 98,030... Published 29 Dec, 2021 10:50pm
Pakistan Omicron variant case surfaces in Lahore LAHORE: While one confirmed case of Omicron, the new variant of Covid-19, has so far reported in Lahore, the central... Published 29 Dec, 2021 06:57am
Markets Stock markets rise on 'Santa Claus rally', Omicron optimism PARIS: Stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors appeared to ride a "Santa Claus rally" and optimism that the... Published 28 Dec, 2021 08:04pm
World WHO warns of Omicron overload as China, Europe impose new curbs BERLIN: The WHO warned Tuesday that the Omicron coronavirus variant could lead to overwhelmed healthcare systems ... Published 28 Dec, 2021 06:32pm
World South Africa study suggests Omicron enhances neutralizing immunity against Delta Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron infection enhances neutralizing immunity against the ... Updated 28 Dec, 2021 01:34pm
Opinion Emerging risks The prospects for the economy of Pakistan are shrouded by growing uncertainty and risk factors, due to developments... Updated 28 Dec, 2021 09:39am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
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