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German chancellor Angela Merkel losing popularity over coronavirus handling
Opinion polls showed German chancellor Angela Merkel losing popularity for the way it handled the coronavirus pandemic, as analysts predict her party is headed for a drubbing in the polls.…
Violence in Atlanta-area as 8 people, including 6 women, shot dead
REUTERS: Eight people, among them six women of Asian descent, were shot dead on Wednesday in the Atlanta-area. Police have arrested the suspect and taken him into custody.
Although…
Did not want to come to the press conference, says Fazl
ISLAMABAD; JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Tuesday that he did not want to address the press conference after the PDM held its important meeting to deliberate on the long march.…
Fawad Chaudhry welcomes PDM’s decision to postpone Islamabad march
ISLAMABAD: Federal Science Minister Fawad Chaudhry has welcomed a decision by the Pakistan Democratic Alliance to postpone its anti-government long march.
Taking to Twitter on Wednesday…
PDM postpones Islamabad march
Opposition parties announced the postponement of the much-touted long march against the government over differences between the PPP and the PML-N regarding Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan.…
Sri Lanka says burqa ban is for national security
The Sri Lankan government insisted Tuesday that preventing Muslim women from wearing a burqa or niqab was a national security move, as it faced protests over the decision.
Sri Lankan…
Alarm bells ringing as Pakistan’s positivity ratio crosses 7%
ISLAMABAD: Alarm bells started ringing for Pakistan on Tuesday as the country's coronavirus positivity ratio crossed 7% when more than 2,500 people tested positive for the virus on Monday.…
Important PDM meeting to decide on resignation from assemblies today
ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will decide today (Tuesday) whether or not to resign from the provincial and federal assemblies, as the opposition…
Meesha Shafi lied and it is proven, says Waqar Zaka
Pakistani TV and social media personality Waqar Zaka said Monday lashed out at singer Meesha Shafi, claiming she had lied when accusing Ali Zafar of sexual harassment.
Zaka was referring…
Pakistan to buy coronavirus vaccine from China: sources
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken an important step in buying coronavirus vaccine shots from China, according to sources.
Sources said the country has signed a deal with Chinese company…
Italy, France and Germany suspend AstraZeneca shots over safety concerns
REUTERS: European countries Germany, France and Italy on Monday suspended the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines over safety concerns as a few cases were reported where the vaccine resulted in…
Pakistan marks ‘Int’l Day to Combat Islamophobia’
Pakistan on Monday joined the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in observing the first-ever ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia.’
Pakistan, in line with vision of Prime…
NCOC asks provinces to take stern action against virus SOP violators
The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Monday advised the provincial administrations of all federating units to take strict administrative actions against the masses flouting…
UK PM Johnson concerned at footage of police breaking up vigil
REUTERS: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern on Monday over a footage of British police beating up and dragging away women at a vigil held to honour a dead woman.
London…