Britain says Omicron spreading at 'phenomenal rate' LONDON: The Omicron variant of novel coronavirus is spreading at a "phenomenal rate" so people should get an... Published 13 Dec, 2021 12:28pm
World South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and was receiving... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 10:38am
Markets Malaysia’s palm oil producers adjust to labour shortages KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s palm oil producers are racing to adjust to an acute shortage of workers due to the... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
World Italy reports 118 coronavirus deaths on Friday, 20,497 new cases MILAN: Italy reported 118 coronavirus-related deaths on Friday against 79 the day before, the health ministry said,... Published 10 Dec, 2021 10:50pm
World WHO warns against vaccine hoarding as poor countries go without GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned wealthy countries on Thursday against hoarding COVID-19 vaccines for... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Markets Oil down as China developer downgrades add to fears of demand outlook NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday on fears about the economic outlook in the world’s biggest oil importer... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Editorials A new threat of Covid-19 EDITORIAL: Just as life seemed to be returning to normalcy in most parts of the world, a new and possibly more... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Thursday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,278,777 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:37pm
Pakistan Pakistan reports first 'suspected' Omicron case Karachi reports first suspected case of the variant in a 57-year-old female Updated 09 Dec, 2021 10:21pm
Pakistan 176 new cases of Covid-19 detected, no death reported KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from Corona virus reported on Wednesday; however 176 new cases emerged when... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Opinion When Omicron felt good Nobody will admit it, but you can be sure that the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus made some... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Wednesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,270,700 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 08 Dec, 2021 05:19pm
Markets Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors took heart from strong rebounds on Wall Street over hopes... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Markets FTSE 100 rises to 3-week highs LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 rose to a three-week highs on Tuesday, boosted by mining stocks and positive earnings... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Tuesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,261,473 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 07:13pm
World Russia reports first Omicron infections MOSCOW: Russia has registered its first two cases of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus in its nationals... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 08:31pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Monday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,253,726 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 06 Dec, 2021 05:57pm
Pakistan Pakistan restricts travel from additional countries over Omicron threat Places the Netherlands, Slovenia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Poland, Ireland, Hungary, and Croatia in category C Updated 06 Dec, 2021 07:21pm
World Omicron variant found in almost one-third of US states WASHINGTON: The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of US states, but the Delta version... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Markets OPEC+ agrees to go ahead with oil output rise, as US pressure trumps virus scare OPEC+ agrees to add another 400,000 bpd in January Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:21pm
World Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, to make shots mandatory BERLIN: Germany on Thursday imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily... Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:18pm
Pakistan Pakistan fully vaccinates 33% of its eligible population against Covid-19 NCOC urges citizens to get vaccinated immediately as fears of Omicron variant looms Published 02 Dec, 2021 10:52am
World Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case in Gulf RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has recorded the Gulf’s first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Pakistan JUI vows to challenge ‘one-sided’ legislation in all forums ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Central Executive Committee (CEC), Wednesday, while rejecting the recent... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Pakistan Restored Bolan Mail departs from City Station KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Wednesday restored 3-up Bolan Mail from Karachi to Quetta. Divisional Superintendent... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Print Countrywide drive to administer booster jabs launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs and in first phase healthcare... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:25am
World EU brings forward Pfizer/BioNTech COVID shot for younger children to Dec 13 FRANKFURT: The European Union-wide rollout of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine version for five- to ... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 11:38pm
World Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Wednesday PARIS: The novel coronavirus has killed at least 5,214,847 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December... Published 01 Dec, 2021 04:45pm
Pakistan Pakistan allows booster shots for healthcare workers, people over 50 amid new variant fears NCOC also approves booster shots for immunocompromised people as country moves to curb spread of coronavirus Updated 01 Dec, 2021 04:42pm
World India grows fastest among major economies, Omicron risks seen NEW DELHI: India grew at the fastest pace of any major economy in the July-September quarter but economists said... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
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