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Difficult to swallow, says PM on West’s ‘double standards’ on Xinjiang and IIOJK

In interaction with Chinese media, PM says economic growth a must for alleviating poverty Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:16pm

Health

Covid positivity rate stands at 11.31% amid ‘not mild’ Omicron outbreak

WHO officials said Omicron appears to produce less severe disease than Delta, but should not be categorised as 'mild'

Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:12pm

Pakistan

Moeed Yusuf, Afghan acting deputy PM discuss bilateral ties in Kabul

NSA also holds 'productive talks' with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

Published 29 Jan, 2022 05:47pm

Life & Style

Petition in LHC seeks PUBG ban after another violent tragedy

Punjab police recently arrested a 'PUBG-influenced' teen who killed mother, three siblings in Lahore

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:22pm

Sports

Barty ends 44-year wait for home champion at Australian Open

Barty became the first Australian to win the event since Chris O'Neil captured the women's title in 1978

Published 29 Jan, 2022 04:27pm

Pakistan

UK court finds 'hitman' guilty of conspiracy to murder blogger Ahmed Waqass Gorya

Khan had accepted that the hit on Gorya was legitimate, he insisted he never really intended to kill the blogger but just wanted the money from Muzamil so that old debts could be settled

Published 29 Jan, 2022 11:05am

World

Erdogan sacks statistics chief after record inflation

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the head of the state statistics agency, according to a...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:12pm

Business

Another hike of around 10% in fuel prices likely

In case, the government decides to pass on the full impact of raise of oil globally, petrol price will go up by 5.03 percent or Rs5.85 per litre

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 01:37pm

World

Turkey's Erdogan threatens media with reprisals over 'harmful' content

In official statement, president says measures needed to protect Turkey's 'national culture'

Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:17pm

World

Biden announces small troop deployment to eastern Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western leaders to avoid stirring 'panic'

Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:21pm

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Hospital technician performs surgery, films patient during operation at Daska

Punjab chief minister seeks reports from health secretary, orders legal action against Daska Civil Hospital employees

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:13pm

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Pakistan grants visa to Indian citizen to visit brother separated at Partition 74 years ago

Life & Style

Coke Studio releases “enchanting” new song featuring Asfar Hussain and Arooj Aftab

Life & Style

Studio Ghibli theme park to open in Japan in November

Business

Honda Atlas dismisses ‘fake news’ over 2022 Civic model

Life & Style

Fashion brands Elan and Zaha lambasted on social media for not paying employees

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Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu reigns over Olympic skating

Life & Style

Oil spill 'nail in the coffin' for Covid-hit Thai beach businesses

Life & Style

Minnie Mouse's temporary blue tuxedo receives mixed reactions

Pakistan

Covid positivity rate stands at 11.31% amid ‘not mild’ Omicron outbreak

WHO officials said Omicron appears to produce less severe disease than Delta, but should not be categorised as 'mild' Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:12pm

Moeed Yusuf, Afghan acting deputy PM discuss bilateral ties in Kabul

NSA also holds 'productive talks' with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

Published 29 Jan, 2022 05:47pm

Difficult to swallow, says PM on West’s ‘double standards’ on Xinjiang and IIOJK

In interaction with Chinese media, PM says economic growth a must for alleviating poverty

Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:16pm

Pakistan grants visa to Indian citizen to visit brother separated at Partition 74 years ago

The Pakistan High Commission in India on Friday issued a visa to an Indian senior citizen, allowing him to meet his...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:22pm

Bilawal inaugurates bone marrow transplant centre in Gambat

The PPP chairperson says no hospital in any province of the country except Sindh where treatment of cancer, kidney and liver is free

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 03:09pm

PTI to reorganise party office in Lahore ahead of local body elections

Sources state winning the polls in PML-N's strong hold will be a big challenge as not much work has been done in the city during the PTI rule

Published 29 Jan, 2022 10:48am

UK court finds 'hitman' guilty of conspiracy to murder blogger Ahmed Waqass Gorya

Khan had accepted that the hit on Gorya was legitimate, he insisted he never really intended to kill the blogger but just wanted the money from Muzamil so that old debts could be settled

Published 29 Jan, 2022 11:05am

Hospital technician performs surgery, films patient during operation at Daska

Punjab chief minister seeks reports from health secretary, orders legal action against Daska Civil Hospital employees

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:13pm

One killed as under-construction building collapses in Karachi

Ten labourers trapped under rubbled as rescue work continues in Karachi's Defence area

Published 29 Jan, 2022 01:32pm

Another hike of around 10% in fuel prices likely

In case, the government decides to pass on the full impact of raise of oil globally, petrol price will go up by 5.03 percent or Rs5.85 per litre

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 01:37pm

Petition in LHC seeks PUBG ban after another violent tragedy

Punjab police recently arrested a 'PUBG-influenced' teen who killed mother, three siblings in Lahore

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:22pm

Virus-free potato seed developed using Aeroponics technology

With the collaboration of Korean govt, the first crop will be harvested on Jan 31

Published 29 Jan, 2022 10:25am

Dua Mangi kidnapping suspect taken shopping; escapes from mall

Policemen on duty arrested on Sindh chief minister's orders, Courts SSP Azam Durrani suspended

Published 28 Jan, 2022 09:51pm

Misinformation threatening cohesion in society: COAS

The Army chief visited Lahore Garrison on Friday where he was briefed on various operational and training matters of the formation at Corps HQ

Published 29 Jan, 2022 10:12am

Life & Style

Coke Studio releases “enchanting” new song featuring Asfar Hussain and Arooj Aftab

Social media users love the latest song “Mehram” released by Coke Studio on Friday. Featuring musician Asfar... Published 29 Jan, 2022 10:28am

Studio Ghibli theme park to open in Japan in November

TOKYO: A theme park based on the films of top anime studio Studio Ghibli, renowned for titles including the...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 01:56pm

Oil spill 'nail in the coffin' for Covid-hit Thai beach businesses

The Thai navy and pollution experts are scrambling to clean up Tuesday night's spill in the Gulf of Thailand

Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:50pm

Petition in LHC seeks PUBG ban after another violent tragedy

Punjab police recently arrested a 'PUBG-influenced' teen who killed mother, three siblings in Lahore

Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:22pm

Minnie Mouse's temporary blue tuxedo receives mixed reactions

Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:59pm

Business

Another hike of around 10% in fuel prices likely

In case, the government decides to pass on the full impact of raise of oil globally, petrol price will go up by 5.03 percent or Rs5.85 per litre Updated 29 Jan, 2022 01:37pm

Honda Atlas dismisses ‘fake news’ over 2022 Civic model

Honda Atlas dismissed on Saturday posts widely circulating on social media regarding the booking and prices of the...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:36pm

Advance tax on wide range of cellular services increased

The tax on services has been increased from 10 to 15% from Jan 16

Published 28 Jan, 2022 09:57am

Economy prone to more lockdowns, demand shocks, warns Moody’s

Says Pakistan (rating B3 stable) will have comparatively less fiscal headroom to support domestic economic activity

Published 28 Jan, 2022 10:21am

IMF warns of unbalanced China recovery, policy uncertainty

The IMF forecasts the world's second-largest economy will grow 4.8% in 2022 and 5.2% in 2023

Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:53pm

SBP's foreign exchange reserves drop to $16.2bn

The reserves decrease due to external debt and other payments

Published 27 Jan, 2022 10:31pm

Dubai regulator fines Abraaj founder Arif Naqvi $136 million

Dubai Financial Services Authority has banned Naqvi from the emirate's financial centre for 'serious failings' with respect to the firm

Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:27pm

Public-pvt partnership board approves proposal structure for KCR project

The board reviewed key statistics and components of Karachi Circular Railway's project proposal

Published 27 Jan, 2022 10:34am

Oil at seven-year high as Ukraine crisis overshadows Fed

Crude prices surges, with Brent climbing above $90 a barrel or the first time in seven years

Published 27 Jan, 2022 08:48pm

World

Biden announces small troop deployment to eastern Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western leaders to avoid stirring 'panic' Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:21pm

Turkey's Erdogan threatens media with reprisals over 'harmful' content

In official statement, president says measures needed to protect Turkey's 'national culture'

Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:17pm

Erdogan sacks statistics chief after record inflation

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the head of the state statistics agency, according to a...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 06:12pm

UK court finds 'hitman' guilty of conspiracy to murder blogger Ahmed Waqass Gorya

Khan had accepted that the hit on Gorya was legitimate, he insisted he never really intended to kill the blogger but just wanted the money from Muzamil so that old debts could be settled

Published 29 Jan, 2022 11:05am

New Zealand PM Ardern is self isolating after exposure to Covid positive case

Exposure took place on Jan 22 during a flight to Auckland from the town of Kerikeri, read statement

Published 29 Jan, 2022 03:24pm

11 arrested after Delhi woman 'gang-raped, paraded in streets'

Eleven people including several women have been arrested after a young mother was allegedly abducted, gang-raped and...

Published 28 Jan, 2022 06:34pm

Putin, Xi to discuss European security amid Ukraine standoff

The Russian president will travel to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb 4

Published 28 Jan, 2022 06:12pm

Russia doesn't want war but will defend its interests: lavrov

West has accused Russia of massing 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine

Published 28 Jan, 2022 06:26pm

China reports jump in COVID cases among Olympic athletes, officials

BEIJING:Daily COVID-19 infections among athletes and team officials at the Beijing Winter Olympics athletes jumped ...

Published 29 Jan, 2022 02:18pm

Sports

Barty ends 44-year wait for home champion at Australian Open

Barty became the first Australian to win the event since Chris O'Neil captured the women's title in 1978

Published 29 Jan, 2022 04:27pm

Kang matches Ko for LPGA lead with birdie-birdie finish

'Coming in 2-under the last couple holes I just really wanted to get to the double digits,' says American golf player Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:37pm

Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu reigns over Olympic skating

Tokyo:All eyes will be on Yuzuru Hanyu when he attempts to complete a hat-trick of Olympic figure skating golds in... Published 29 Jan, 2022 05:45pm

Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to stand in Nadal's path to Slam greatness

World number two Daniil Medvedev beat fourth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open semi-final Published 28 Jan, 2022 05:24pm

China locks down area near Beijing with Olympics a week away

About 1.2 million people in Xiong'an New Area are no longer allowed to enter or leave their residential compounds Published 28 Jan, 2022 03:04pm

China reports jump in COVID cases among Olympic athletes, officials

BEIJING:Daily COVID-19 infections among athletes and team officials at the Beijing Winter Olympics athletes jumped ... Published 29 Jan, 2022 02:18pm

Ball for first match descends from the sky as PSL 2022 opens in style

Pakistani Twitterati cant get enough of the electrifying opening ceremony, which featured stunts, performances and of course a superb round of cricket Published 28 Jan, 2022 01:20pm

Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

He is level on 20 majors with his golden-era rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Published 28 Jan, 2022 01:53pm

Science

Petition in LHC seeks PUBG ban after another violent tragedy

Punjab police recently arrested a 'PUBG-influenced' teen who killed mother, three siblings in Lahore Updated 29 Jan, 2022 06:22pm

NASA aims to make observations from space junk collision with Moon

Rocket was deployed in 2015 to put a NASA satellite into orbit and its second stage, or booster, has been floating in the cosmos ever since

Published 28 Jan, 2022 10:51am

India's Ather targets 1 million electric scooters a year as demand soars

NEW DELHI: Ather Energy, India's top by revenue, is raising funds to ramp up annual production to one million...

Published 28 Jan, 2022 06:10pm

Elon Musk's bets on Tesla: no human drivers this year, robots next

The audacious promises by the best-known billionaire in the electric car industry face major challenges

Published 27 Jan, 2022 06:39pm

Object found in the Milky Way 'unlike anything astronomers have seen'

The object releases a huge burst of radio energy three times every hour

Published 27 Jan, 2022 06:01pm

Blog

Baby on Board: Why is infant milk seen as luxury for rich?

Pakistan this week in news was all about the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, also known as the ‘mini budget.’ ...

Published 22 Jan, 2022 12:23pm

PM’s upcoming China visit comes under intense focus

NNI ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director General (DG) ISI Lieutenant... Published 27 Jan, 2022 12:49pm

Thich Nhat Hanh, who worked for decades to teach mindfulness, approached death in that same spirit

Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who popularized mindfulness in the West, died in the Tu Hieu Temple in Hue, Vietnam, on... Published 22 Jan, 2022 12:17pm

Taliban 2.0 aren't so different from the first regime, after all

The international community is closely monitoring the Taliban, after the group re-seized power in Afghanistan in... Published 19 Jan, 2022 01:02pm

Why do we find making new friends so hard as adults?

If you’ve ever tried to make new friends as an adult, you’ll probably see why loneliness is at an all time high.... Published 21 Jan, 2022 04:30pm

Who could be Britain's next prime minister if Johnson is ousted?

LONDON:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting a rebellion among his own lawmakers over revelations of... Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:22am

Health

Covid positivity rate stands at 11.31% amid ‘not mild’ Omicron outbreak

WHO officials said Omicron appears to produce less severe disease than Delta, but should not be categorised as 'mild'

Published 29 Jan, 2022 12:12pm

China reports jump in COVID cases among Olympic athletes, officials

BEIJING:Daily COVID-19 infections among athletes and team officials at the Beijing Winter Olympics athletes jumped ... Published 29 Jan, 2022 02:18pm

NCOC extends curbs on schools till mid-Feb

Half of the students with the age group of less than 12 will be allowed in schools each day Published 28 Jan, 2022 09:49am

Pakistan records at least 10% Covid rate for 8th consecutive day

At least 11.91% positive rate was reported across the country during the last 24 hours Published 27 Jan, 2022 11:37am

Pfizer Covid pill Europe's first approved oral treatment

Studies show the drug reduces hospitalisation and death in patients at risk of severe Covid Published 27 Jan, 2022 09:39pm

Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid Covid positive for second time in a month

Rashid also underwent surgery for breast cancer in December 2020; NAB Chairperson Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal also contracts the virus Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:20pm