Pakistan Published 04 Jan, 2023 08:20pm Airport screenings won’t stop spread of XBB subvariant: expert Dr Rana Jawad Asghar says new strain more active and resilient
Life & Style Published 04 Jan, 2023 05:13pm China pledges ‘final victory’ over COVID as outbreak raises global alarm Virus spreading fast in China after policy U-turn
Pakistan Published 03 Jan, 2023 04:42pm Vaccination of children aged 5-12 years must be ensured immediately: PM Shehbaz Premier seeks report on third-party evaluation of screening process at border points, airports
Business & Economy Published 03 Jan, 2023 10:32am Oil slides on worries on China, IMF slow-growth expectations Market can’t expect rapid recovery of Chinese economy after three years of Covid curbs, says analyst Leon Li
Business & Economy Published 02 Jan, 2023 03:35pm Dubai scraps 30% tax on alcohol sales amid economic rebound Move is expected to further boost the appeal of Dubai to tourists
Pakistan Updated 01 Jan, 2023 10:33am Pakistan aims for stability as world welcomes 2023 PM Shehbaz’s New Year resolution is to alleviate sufferings of people of Pakistan
Life & Style Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:08pm Xi calls for unity as China enters ‘new phase’ of Covid policy Beijing recently scrapped its signature zero-Covid approach based on mass testing, centralised quarantine and lockdowns
World Published 30 Dec, 2022 11:41pm More states impose Covid tests on travellers from China China insists that it has been transparent in sharing its Covid-19 data
Pakistan Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:33pm Covid tests at airports are back, but not for everyone Here is a guide on what the new rules mean for inbound passengers
Pakistan Updated 29 Dec, 2022 06:36pm Govt steps up covid response after China outbreak Incoming passengers to be screened, vaccine stocks increased
Business & Economy Published 28 Dec, 2022 12:38pm World economy faces more pain in 2023 after a gloomy year Since World War Two we have never seen such a complicated situation, says Amsterdam university professor
Life & Style Published 28 Dec, 2022 08:54am Chinese hospitals ‘extremely busy’ as Covid spreads unchecked Covid measures should not affect the normal flow of individuals, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Sports Published 27 Dec, 2022 12:58pm Djokovic, Nadal to kickstart bid for 2023 supremacy in Australia The Serbian star starts his bid for an incredible 10th Australian Open title at the Adelaide International from Sunday
Pakistan Published 26 Dec, 2022 08:36pm Pakistan equipped to deal with Covid variants: health ministry 14 new cases, no deaths in last 24 hours
Life & Style Updated 25 Dec, 2022 10:18am China health commission stops publishing daily Covid statistics Center for Disease Control and Prevention will release ‘relevant information’
Life & Style Updated 24 Dec, 2022 06:17pm China’s Covid resurgence and its impact on Pakistan Can Islamabad afford to be complacent?
Life & Style Published 24 Dec, 2022 02:14pm Shanghai asks residents to stay in on Christmas as China Covid surges Many Shanghai restaurants have cancelled Christmas parties normally held for regulars
Life & Style Published 23 Dec, 2022 04:05pm Hospitals overflow in China’s Covid wave Wave of coronavirus infections has has hit the elderly hard but resulted in only a handful of reported deaths
Life & Style Published 20 Dec, 2022 03:51pm China’s crematoriums ‘packed’ as Covid cases soar Authorities in Beijing reported five deaths on Tuesday from Covid-19
Business & Economy Published 19 Dec, 2022 01:18pm Oil climbs on optimism over China’s demand recovery Brent crude futures rose 72 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $79.76 a barrel
World Published 16 Dec, 2022 12:52pm $858b US defense bill scraps military vaccine mandate Mandate was scrapped over objections of US President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Life & Style Published 08 Dec, 2022 01:54pm Beijing adjusts to life with Covid after policy reversal Under the new guidelines, the frequency and scope of PCR testing have been reduced
World Published 28 Nov, 2022 09:28pm China tightens security after rare protests against COVID curbs Backlash is a setback for efforts to stamp out virus
Life & Style Published 28 Nov, 2022 02:24pm China’s Covid-19 cases hit fresh record high after weekend of protests Stocks and oil slide sharply as protests raised concerns about the management of China’s zero-Covid policy
World Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:33pm Beijing starts local lockdowns as covid cases rise City authorities said they are facing their most severe test of the COVID-19 pandemic
Business & Economy Published 22 Nov, 2022 10:40am Dollar steadies as China Covid fears linger San Francisco Fed president says real-world impact of interest rate hikes likely greater than what its short-term rate target implies
Business & Economy Published 21 Nov, 2022 09:31am Asia shares, oil prices slide on China Covid outbreaks Chinese blue chips fell 1.5% in early trade
Business & Economy Published 21 Nov, 2022 09:26am Dollar edges higher as China Covid worries spur defensive buying Dollar index rose 0.131% to 107.030 on Monday
Life & Style Updated 13 Nov, 2022 12:50pm ‘Dismantle’: Akshay Kumar’s opinion on bringing Bollywood back on track Confirms he’s not doing Hera Pheri 3; Says Covid delayed his procedure for Indian passport
Pakistan Published 12 Nov, 2022 09:28pm Sindh healthcare workers’ month-long protest over risk allowance continues Protesters warn of extending boycott from OPD to Emergency dept unless demands met