Ethiopia’s army says it is in control of Tigray capital ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia's army said Saturday it was in control of the capital of the Tigray region, and was hunting ... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 04:10am
60 arrested at London anti-lockdown protest LONDON: London police said Saturday that they arrested more than 60 people as scuffles broke out when they moved to... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Europe virus toll crosses 400,000, shops reopen in France PARIS: Coronavirus deaths topped 400,000 Saturday in Europe, the world's second worst-hit region, as parts of the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Defiant protesters hit streets in south Iraq for second day NASIRIYAH: Anti-government protesters defied lockdowns and the threat of violence to demonstrate on Saturday in... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
IS-linked militants kill four Christians in Indonesia: police PALU, (Indonesia): Islamic State-linked extremists killed four people in a remote Christian community on the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Malaysia election after pandemic ends: PM KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will go to the polls when the coronavirus pandemic is over, the prime minister said Saturday,... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Four killed in Karabakh blast, Azerbaijan blames Armenia BAKU: Four Azeri civilians died Saturday after their car hit a landmine planted by retreating Armenian soldiers in... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Punjab records 738 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths LAHORE: Out of total 21,515 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, Punjab has recorded 738 coronavirus cases and... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
‘NHA App, Hamsafar App available for easy travel’ ISLAMABAD: A spokesman of the National Highways Authority has said that Pindi-Bhattian Toll Plaza was established in... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Currency Incidents of robbery, snatching increase ISLAMABAD: The incidents of various kinds of crimes including robbery, dacoity, and snatchings at gun point ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Exchange Qureshi discusses visa issue with UAE minister ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met UAE Minister of State Reem Al Hashimi on the sidelines... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
‘Unavailability of parking plazas badly affecting businesses’ LAHORE: Major markets are badly suffering because of unavailability of parking plazas and massive encroachment in... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Industry Pakistan participates as special partner for first time at CAEXPO BEIJING: Pakistan acts as a special partner country with many Pakistani products and enterprises showcased for the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Eight killed over land dispute in Swabi SWABI: Eight people lost their lives over a land dispute in Chota Lahore area of Swabi on Saturday. According to ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Energy Winter season: Maximum demand reduced by half on Lesco system LAHORE: Maximum electricity demand has reduced by half to 2400 megawatt with the start of winter season on the ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
CM vows to overcome Covid-19 second wave with public support LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the government will overcome the recent wave of the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
PML-N’s MPA joins PML-Q LAHORE: Former PML-N MPA from Vehari Farah Manzoor Baloch Rind called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
7500kg of poppy seized KARACHI: Sindh Excise department on Saturday claimed to have seized 7500 kg of poppy from a truck at Rohri ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Containing coronavirus: Ulema assure govt of support LAHORE: Ulema and Mashaikh of different schools of thought assured the Punjab government of their full support for... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
‘PDM to hold rally in Multan at any cost’ LAHORE: President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) South Punjab Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood has said that the Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Clashes in protests as France reels from police violence PARIS: Police and demonstrators clashed in Paris on Saturday as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
UK testing error wrongly tells 1,300 people they have virus LONDON: Over 1,300 people in Britain were inaccurately informed they were infected with coronavirus after a... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 28, 2020).... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business remains low on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Letters ‘Economic satire: episode IV: Money in the bank’ Not only is Business Recorder op-ed writer Bakhtiyar Kazmi prolific, he’s widely considered an accomplished... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
UK’s sole hydrogen car maker bets on green revolution Hydrogen-powered car manufacturer Riversi-mple is hoping to steal a march on competitors ahead of Britain’s... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Maradona’s death may trigger family inheritance battle Diego Maradona’s tormented private life, with its tangled relationships and paternity suits, suggests distributing... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
In Syria, Yarmuk residents plan return to war-torn Palestinian camp When Syrian authorities said they would allow returns to the war-ravaged Yarmuk camp for Palestinian refugees in... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Of ports and terminals There is some progress on the expansion of industrial base in the country. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is providing... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Begum Shamim Akhtar laid to rest in Jati Umra LAHORE: Begum Shamim Akhtar, the mother of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and party president Shehbaz Sharif, was laid ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Commodities Gold prices drop further KARACHI: Gold on Saturday fell by Rs 800 per tola on the local market, traders said. The fresh fall pulled down the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
14 more succumb to Covid-19, 1,389 new cases emerge KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of Covid-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 2,911 and 1,389 new ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Kamal slams retrenchment of PSM employees KARACHI: Chairman Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Mustafa Kamal on Saturday criticized retrenchment of 4500 employees of... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
PDM rally: PTI govt placing containers, arresting PPP workers in Multan: Nasir Shah HYDERABAD: The Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Housing & Town Planning, Religious Affairs,... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (November 28, 2020).... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 28, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (November 29, 2020).... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Federal govt defends PSM layoff decision, accuses PPP of ‘ruining’ entity • Hammad says ‘management control will be handed over to private party’ • According to him, Sindh govt can... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Bilawal lashes out at ‘heartless’ PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Saturday lashed out at the “heartless”... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings WASHINGTON: The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:18am
US navy denies carrier group moved into Gulf after any ‘threats’ WASHINGTON: A US aircraft carrier group has moved back into the Gulf region, but a navy spokeswoman said Saturday ... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:20am
Tough security for IIOJK first vote since semi-autonomy cancelled OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Thousands of troops guarded polling stations as Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir on... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
MoITT finalises ‘Personal Data Protection Bill, 2020’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has finalized the “Personal Data ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
SNGPL seeks determination of transportation tariff ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) filed a petition before the Oil and Gas Regulatory ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Locally-made items: Fawad opposes duty exemption on import ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology, Ch Fawad Hussain has opposed exemption of duty on import of those... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Most export markets hit by virus surge: MoF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s most export markets with the exception of China have been hit by the recent upsurge in the... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
HSBC considers exit from US retail banking NEW YORK: HSBC Holdings Plc is considering a complete exit from retail banking in the United States after narrowing... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:10am
Sindh wheat scam: NAB launches inquiry KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday initiated a separate inquiry into Sindh wheat scam... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Case to declare Nawaz a PO: IHC to record statements of FIA, ministry officials ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) to record statements of the FIA officials and the Director Europe-I,... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Army ‘never pressured me’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Saturday he didn’t have to show resistance to army because it “never... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:10am
China’s first domestically made nuclear reactor goes online BEIJING: China has powered up its first domestically developed nuclear reactor -- the Hualong One - a significant... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:12am
Death of ‘ex-employee’: PSM clarification KARACHI: Pakistan Steel Mills management on Saturday clarified that an ex-employee of PSM, Habibur Rehman, had... Updated 29 Nov, 2020 03:10am
Exchange 13 killed in south Yemen clashes DUBAI: Thirteen fighters were killed in an exchange of artillery fire between pro-government forces and separatists... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Thousands of protesting Indian farmers and police face-off at New Delhi border NEW DELHI: India deployed hundreds of police and paramilitary forces at a New Delhi border on Saturday as thousands... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
PDM workers remove road barricades ahead of Qasim Bagh rally MULTAN: A large number of opposition activists, mostly from the PPP and the PML-N, removed all the barricades and... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Seventh Pak cricketer positive for Covid-19 CHRISTCHURCH, (New Zealand): A seventh Pakistan cricketer tested positive for Covid-19 as the team remained confined... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Money & Banking Ufone starts online balance recharge service ISLAMABAD: A mobile phone company Ufone has started providing online balance recharge service so customers can avoid... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Commodities Poultry feed prices go up LAHORE: Poultry feed prices have gone up from Rs 3,085 per 50 kilogram bag to Rs 3,530 per 50 kilogram per bag as a... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
UAE’s ban on visas EDITORIAL: When last week the Foreign Office in Islamabad said the UAE had stopped, effective November 18, ... Updated 07 Dec, 2020 09:04pm
A much-needed forensic audit EDITORIAL: The government can bend over backwards if it likes, and a number of dispensations have tried to do ... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Google honours Bano Qudsia on 92nd birthday KARACHI: Google on Saturday honoured legendary Urdu writer Bano Qudsia on her 92nd birthday with a special doodle.... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, November 29, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
Industry Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (November... Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points