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World Published 15 May, 2022 05:30pm

Covid-hit Shanghai announces gradual reopening of businesses

The rigid strategy to root out virus cases at all costs has wreaked havoc on supply chains, crushed small businesses and imperilled the country's economic goals.

World Updated 14 May, 2022 02:12pm

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid

The circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the relinquishment by China PR of its hosting rights

World Published 13 May, 2022 05:45pm

With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders

Still, the commitments pale in comparison to China's deep ties and influence.

World Published 11 May, 2022 09:52pm

Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders

A two-day summit with the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations begins with a White House dinner on Thursday

Health Published 11 May, 2022 05:57pm

WHO says China’s zero-Covid strategy unsustainable

China has imposed draconian measures, trapping most of Shanghai’s 25 million people at home for weeks to combat the worst outbreak

World Published 10 May, 2022 08:26pm

China rebukes US for changing Taiwan wording on State Department website

Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims, saying only the island's 23 million people can decide their future.

World Published 09 May, 2022 06:48pm

Beijing goes quiet as zero-Covid policy smothers capital

China's capital tightens Covid-19 lockdown after hundreds of infections in recent weeks, with 49 new cases on Monday

Health Published 07 May, 2022 10:30am

Beijing kicks off fresh round of Covid tests as Shanghai postpones crucial exams

China's capital shuts more bus routes and metro stations

Sports Published 06 May, 2022 04:53pm

Asian Games postponed as China fights Covid

New schedule to be announced "in the near future," says Olympic Council of Asia.

Health Published 05 May, 2022 11:15am

Beijing returns to work after 5-day break on high alert for Covid

Transport officials have also asked ride hailing platforms to reduce activity in some parts of the city

Pakistan Updated 05 May, 2022 11:55am

US condemns Karachi university van blast, describes it ‘true affront to mankind’

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says administration ‘closely’ looking at religious freedom in India

World Published 04 May, 2022 05:20pm

Beijing closes dozens of subway stations as Covid controls tighten

Increased Covid restrictions in Shanghai have alarmed people in the capital, their city might be next.

World Published 03 May, 2022 11:56am

Ninth survivor rescued from collapsed China building

At least 14 were people still known to be trapped in the rubble while no contact had been established with 39 others

Health Published 03 May, 2022 10:56am

Some in Shanghai come out for air as Beijing resumes mass Covid tests

At least 20 new Covid deaths were reported on Monday, all in Shanghai

Health Published 29 Apr, 2022 09:35am

More than 12m in Shanghai can leave homes as Covid risk ebbs

Shanghai put the entire city into lockdown at the beginning of the month

Health Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:12pm

China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu

China's huge populations of both farmed and wild birds provide an ideal environment for avian viruses to mix and mutate

Pakistan Published 27 Apr, 2022 01:45pm

KU suicide blast: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to visit campus today

Sindh CM assures Chinese Consul General Li Bijian culprits will be brought to book

World Published 27 Apr, 2022 10:14am

Beijing to test 20 million for Covid in bid to avert Shanghai lockdown misery

Residents flock to supermarkets to stock up on food, supplies

Pakistan Updated 27 Apr, 2022 11:37am

Karachi university attack perpetrators will pay the price: China

Demands Pakistan to take all possible measures to ensure safety of Chinese citizens

Business & Economy Published 25 Apr, 2022 05:33pm

Sour affair: Lemons from Turkey cheaper than Pakistan’s

Locally grown lemons being sold for Rs1100 per kilo

World Published 23 Apr, 2022 07:32pm

India wants to be friends with West but needs Russian help to defend borders: finance minister

PM Modi's govt has faced criticism from Western allies over its refusal to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for Ukraine conflict