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The American biotechnology company Moderna said it will apply for U.S. and European emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday based on full results from a late-stage study showing its vaccine was 94.1% effective with…

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended the petroleum division to raise fuel prices including that of petrol in December. According to details, a summary with higher prices has been sent from the…

RAWALPINDI: China’s Minister of National Defence General Wei Fenghe on Monday called on Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, quoting Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).      According to a series of messages on…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that promotion of the construction sector will help boost economic activities and create new jobs for the youth. Talking to Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority chairman,…

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday notified an increase in prices of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the month of December 2020. According to a notification issued by the regulatory body, the LPG prices…

MULTAN: A fire broke out at a warehouse located near Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) Multan Jalsa venue here on Monday. Four fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot after being informed and brought the fire under control.…

ISLAMABAD: Philipp Joeinig, Executive Chairman of John Menzies, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday. During the meeting, various proposals regarding promotion of necessary linkages between aviation and airport…

KARACHI: The police department has constituted a special team for acquiring the criminal record of a suspected member of a dacoits’ gang, Abbas, who had been killed during a police shootout in Karachi’s Defence area. South Operation and…

KARACHI: Flight Lieutenant (retired) Khaqan Murtaza has assumed his charge on Monday as DG Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). On Friday, Civil Aviation Authority had announced the appointment of Khaqan Murtaza on its long-overdue vacancy…

KARACHI: The management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to suspend biometric attendance in all offices during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The national carrier’s human resources department issued a circular…