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5th Covid-19 wave: Pakistan reports highest single-day cases since June 2020

During the last 24 hours 6,808 infections were reported across the country Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:21am

Pakistan

Punjab to hold LG polls on May 15: minister

Mian Mahmood ur Rahseed said the PTI govt has made practical efforts to strengthen local bodies

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:15am

Pakistan

Contempt case: Ex-CJ Gilgit Baltistan objects to AGP’s appointment as prosecutor

Rana Shamim moved application before the IHC

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:42am

World

Betting Omicron has peaked, PM Johnson drops COVID rules in England

By Alistair Smout LONDON:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures including...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:06am

Pakistan

PM Imran launches long-awaited SME policy

The premier issues warning of strict action against those depts that will create hurdles for the agriculture, industry or services sectors

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:48am

World

Afghan women losing jobs fast as economy shrinks and rights curtailed

KABUL: In a small tailoring workshop in Kabul, 29-year-old Afghan entrepreneur Sohaila Noori looks on as her...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:51am

Pakistan

Barring civil servants from holding dual nationality: Senate body to hold ‘thorough’ debate on bill

The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill 2021 moved by PML-N’s Afnan Ullah Khan

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:23am

Pakistan

Govt fails to ensure quorum in NA; sitting adjourned

The National Assembly Speaker adjourned the house till Friday at 10:30am

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:29am

Pakistan

Chinese envoy, COAS discuss CPEC

Nong Rong expressed satisfaction over progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:53am

Pakistan

NCOC announces new curbs in bid to contain 5th wave of Covid

A complete ban on indoor activities is placed in cities or districts where infection rate is above 10%; Shehbaz, Tarin contract coronavirus

Updated 19 Jan, 2022 05:54pm

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Social media sings praises for Balochi pop song ‘Kana Yaari’

The second song of Coke Studio season 14 ‘Kana Yaari’ featuring singers Eva B, Kaifi Khalil and Abdul Wahab...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 12:21pm

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Sania Mirza announces retirement from tennis after Australian Open 2022

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

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War crimes in IIOJK: UK urged to nab Indian army chief, home minister

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China's international flight suspensions leave travellers stranded, hurt businesses

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NCOC allows 25% crowd for PSL matches in Karachi

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Spokesperson to finance minister denies rise in inflation, sparks outrage

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Govt increases withholding tax on mobile recharge to 15 per cent

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Singer Arooj Aftab to be the first Pakistani to grace Coachella stage

Pakistan

Contempt case: Ex-CJ Gilgit Baltistan objects to AGP’s appointment as prosecutor

Rana Shamim moved application before the IHC Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:42am

PM Imran launches long-awaited SME policy

The premier issues warning of strict action against those depts that will create hurdles for the agriculture, industry or services sectors

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:48am

Punjab to hold LG polls on May 15: minister

Mian Mahmood ur Rahseed said the PTI govt has made practical efforts to strengthen local bodies

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:15am

Chinese envoy, COAS discuss CPEC

Nong Rong expressed satisfaction over progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:53am

Govt fails to ensure quorum in NA; sitting adjourned

The National Assembly Speaker adjourned the house till Friday at 10:30am

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:29am

Barring civil servants from holding dual nationality: Senate body to hold ‘thorough’ debate on bill

The Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill 2021 moved by PML-N’s Afnan Ullah Khan

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:23am

Punjab govt removes 15 officials from posts over Murree tragedy

CM Buzdar announces removal of Rawalpindi commissioner, deputy commissioner, and 13 other officers

Published 20 Jan, 2022 12:27am

Seven-year-old gang raped, killed over personal enmity in Karachi

The suspects took the boy to the shrine of Abdal Shah shrine Graveyard, where they got intoxicated

Published 19 Jan, 2022 09:09pm

Parliamentary panel approves Justice Ayesha Malik's elevation to SC

Justice Ayesha Malik will be the first female Supreme Court judge in Pakistan's history

Published 19 Jan, 2022 07:21pm

Islamabad couple harassment case: Victim seeks permanent exemption from court

Victim says she's being pressurised repeatedly to pursue case, denies being in the widely circulated video

Updated 19 Jan, 2022 06:51pm

NCOC announces new curbs in bid to contain 5th wave of Covid

A complete ban on indoor activities is placed in cities or districts where infection rate is above 10%; Shehbaz, Tarin contract coronavirus

Updated 19 Jan, 2022 05:54pm

Rawalpindi court sentences woman to death for blasphemy

A court in Rawalpindi has sentenced to death a 26-year-old woman for blasphemy

Published 19 Jan, 2022 09:17pm

In call with UAE crown prince, PM condemns Houthi attacks

Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed thanks PM Imran for support; offers condolence on demise of Pakistani in Houthi attack

Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:45pm

Shah Mahmood Qureshi seeks opposition’s support for South Punjab province

PTI vice president says consensus ‘a must’ for the intended legislation

Published 19 Jan, 2022 06:50pm

Life & Style

Singer Arooj Aftab to be the first Pakistani to grace Coachella stage

The music festival was originally supposed to be held in March 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:33pm

Grammy Awards moved to April 3 in Las Vegas due to Covid

Awards were supposed to take place on Jan 31 in Los Angeles

Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:50pm

Deepika Padukone to perform her own stunts in action film ‘Pathan’

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is known for performing her own stunts in films without any help from body doubles....

Published 19 Jan, 2022 11:02am

Podcast Heart Talk brings desi folklore back to life

The podcast features Wajiha Athar Naqvi and journalist Shahzeb Jillani

Published 19 Jan, 2022 01:00pm

Coke Studio's Tu Jhoom is a rip off, alleges young singer from Sindh

Published 18 Jan, 2022 02:36pm

Business

IMF Board to take up sixth review of $6b loan facility to Pakistan on 28th

The Board calendar updated on its website the agenda which includes Pakistan-2021 Article IV Consultation sixth review under the EFF Published 19 Jan, 2022 10:20am

Cellular companies start collecting increased WHT from customers

Consumers will be charged an additional 15% withholding tax on each recharge

Published 19 Jan, 2022 10:46am

China's international flight suspensions leave travellers stranded, hurt businesses

By Stella Qiu and Jamie Freed BEIJING/SYDNEY: When Dwight Law's father died in November, the Shanghai-based U.S....

Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:29am

PTI govt gave K-Electric Rs91b subsidy in 3 years, NA told

Hammad Azhar said Rs25 billion subsidy was given in 2019-2020, Rs10 billion in 2020-2021 and Rs56 billion in 2021-2022

Published 18 Jan, 2022 10:40am

PM urged to explain ‘increase’ in tax payment

A noted lawyer stated that the PM has paid tax of Rs9,854,959 during the tax year 2019 against Rs282,449 paid in the tax year 2018

Published 17 Jan, 2022 10:44am

Govt enforces Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022

Under the Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022, the sales tax would be applicable from the next day of the assent given by the president

Published 16 Jan, 2022 07:46pm

European stocks rise tracking big corporate news, China growth

Consumer goods giant Unilever says it would press on with a bid for the consumer health care unit

Published 17 Jan, 2022 07:20pm

Govt introduced reforms in various sectors to ensure sustainable development: Hammad

Hammad Azhar says that the govt would own the entire assets of SBP, while the legislation will free the SBP from politicized decisions

Published 16 Jan, 2022 05:30pm

Saudi index at highest in over 15 years; Egypt falls

Saudi Arabia's stock market ends higher in response to a rise in crude prices

Published 17 Jan, 2022 12:37am

World

Afghan women losing jobs fast as economy shrinks and rights curtailed

KABUL: In a small tailoring workshop in Kabul, 29-year-old Afghan entrepreneur Sohaila Noori looks on as her... Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:51am

Betting Omicron has peaked, PM Johnson drops COVID rules in England

By Alistair Smout LONDON:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures including...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:06am

War crimes in IIOJK: UK urged to nab Indian army chief, home minister

A London-based law firm has submitted evidence to the Metropolitan Police's War Crimes Unit that Indian troops are responsible for war crimes

Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:00am

Israel offers UAE security, intelligence support after deadly Houthi attack

PM Bennett says Israel committed to working with UAE in battle against 'extremist forces'

Published 19 Jan, 2022 03:47pm

Afghan acting PM calls for official recognition of Taliban administration

KABUL - Afghanistan's acting prime minister, Mullah Hasan Akhund, on Wednesday called for international governments...

Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:43pm

Covid pandemic 'nowhere near over': WHO chief

World Health Organisation director general cautions against a narrative that the fast-spreading Omicron variant is risk-free

Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:02pm

Betting Omicron has peaked, England set to lift COVID rules

LONDON:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce the end of most COVID-19 measures introduced to curb...

Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:00pm

Israeli police evict Palestinian family in East Jerusalem neighbourhood

By Stephen Farrell JERUSALEM - Israeli police evicted a Palestinian family from their home in the flashpoint East...

Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:49pm

Water crisis looms for tsunami-hit Tonga; New Zealand help on the way

UN planning remote relief operations

Published 19 Jan, 2022 11:26am

Sports

Sania Mirza announces retirement from tennis after Australian Open 2022

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has announced that she will retire from tennis after the 2022 season. “I've decided...

Published 20 Jan, 2022 10:48am

Babar Azam named captain of ICC Men’s T20I team of the year

Wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi also part of the team Published 19 Jan, 2022 05:54pm

NCOC allows 25% crowd for PSL matches in Karachi

Decision means around 8,000 spectators will be allowed inside the venue each match day Published 19 Jan, 2022 06:32pm

Kyrgios, Murray irked by 'stupid' Ronaldo boo-like chanting

Football fans are used to seeing the Manchester United superstar launch into a mid-air pirouette before exclaiming "siuu" when he scores Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:55pm

Mohammad Hasnain to undergo test on bowling action after being reported at BBL

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been sent for testing on his action Published 18 Jan, 2022 08:21pm

Pat Cummins wins hearts by holding off champagne shower for Usman Khawaja

Australian skipper says he just made sure Khawaja got up on stage and no champagne was thrown Published 17 Jan, 2022 01:46pm

Australia leaves door open for Djokovic to play at next year's Open

Court cancelled the world top Tennis player's visa over the country's Covid-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status Published 17 Jan, 2022 12:16pm

Australia seal 4-0 triumph as feeble England collapse again

Tourists bowled out for 124 while chasing 271 on Day 3 of the final test in Hobart Published 16 Jan, 2022 05:06pm

Science

Smart devices can now read your mood and mind, leading to a new set of concerns about technology and consent

While waiting to board a plane on a recent trip out of town, an airline staff member asked me to momentarily take ... Published 19 Jan, 2022 01:07pm

Dogecoin jumps after Musk tweets Tesla merchandise 'buyable' with the token

SINGAPORE: Meme-based cryptocurrency dogecoin jumped on Friday after Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk said the electric...

Published 14 Jan, 2022 03:55pm

Google buys London site for $1 billion

LONDON:Tech giant Google has spent $1 billion to buy a central London building where it is currently a tenant,...

Published 14 Jan, 2022 02:22pm

Indian electric van maker for Amazon raises $28 million

NEW DELHI:Indian start-up EVage, which is building electric delivery vans for e-commerce and logistics companies...

Published 14 Jan, 2022 01:29pm

N Korean hackers stole $400m in cryptocurrency in 2021

From 2020 to 2021, the number of North Korean-linked hacks jumped from four to seven, according to a report

Published 14 Jan, 2022 12:07pm

Blog

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

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

U.S. rallies a united front against Russia as Putin seeks cracks

By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON:A week of diplomacy by U.S. President Joe Biden failed to defuse tensions between Russia... Published 15 Jan, 2022 11:43am

Why Prince Andrew is losing his military titles, but staying a prince

Following rapid developments in the sexual abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew, Buckingham Palace issued a statement... Published 15 Jan, 2022 02:00pm

Piss off? Annoy? Shit on? Why Macron’s use of the French swear word ‘emmerder’ is so hard to translate

When President Emmanuel Macron vowed to “emmerder” the unvaccinated in France, he did not just throw down the... Published 11 Jan, 2022 12:55pm

Sidney Poitier: Hollywood's first Black leading man reflected the civil rights movement on screen

In the summer of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. introduced the keynote speaker for the 10th-anniversary convention... Published 08 Jan, 2022 11:11am

Health

5th Covid-19 wave: Pakistan reports highest single-day cases since June 2020

During the last 24 hours 6,808 infections were reported across the country

Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:21am

Pakistan reports at least 5,000 Covid-19 cases for second straight day

The country logged 9.48% positivity ratio during the last 24 hours Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:11pm

Betting Omicron has peaked, England set to lift COVID rules

LONDON:British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce the end of most COVID-19 measures introduced to curb... Published 19 Jan, 2022 04:00pm

Pakistan reports highest Covid positivity ratio in eight months

Reports over 5,000 Covid cases during last 24 hours Published 18 Jan, 2022 02:59pm

Covid vaccines safe during pregnancy: EU watchdog

EMA says research involving 65,000 women showed "growing evidence" that Pfizer, Moderna jabs did not cause pregnancy complications Published 18 Jan, 2022 10:18pm

Doctor dies as Covid positivity ratio soars to 40pc in Karachi

At least 4,340 new infections have been reported across the country during the last 24 hours Published 17 Jan, 2022 10:33am