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Coronavirus: Pakistan reports first suspected case of Omicron variant
Pakistan reported its first suspected case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus Thursday, as per the Sindh Health Deparment.
A private hospital in Karachi reported the first case of the variant in a 57-year-old female patient who is…
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Pakistan turns down US invitation to Summit for Democracy
Pakistan on Wednesday turned down United States' invitation for participation in the Summit for Democracy, a virtual event set to take place on December 9-10, 2021.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office in this regard,…
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4.1-magnitude earthquake jolts several areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Earthquake tremors were felt in Karachi — the provincial capital of Sindh — on Wednesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Tremors were felt in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Malir Cantt, Scheme…
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Biden says warned Putin of sanctions ‘like none he’s ever seen’ if Ukraine…
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he had warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of unprecedented US sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine.
A day after talking for two hours by video link, Biden said he had told Putin the United…
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Omicron may pose higher reinfection risk but could be milder than Delta: WHO chief
Early data indicates the Omicron Covid variant may more easily reinfect people who have already had the virus or been vaccinated than previous variants, but could also cause milder disease, the WHO said Wednesday.
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Sajid Khan the hero as Pakistan clinch thrilling series win
The stage was set for Sajid Khan as he returned sensational bowling figures of 8/42 and 4/86, guiding Pakistan to an unforgettable win in the Dhaka Test.
The victory keeps Pakistan on the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship…
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ADB approves $603 mln to support social protection programmes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $603 million results-based lending program to strengthen and expand social protection programmes in Pakistan.
Using conditional cash transfers, the program will…
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Anyone using religion for cruelty not to be spared: PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed his government’s determination not to spare anyone found involved in cruelty by using religion, especially, the name of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
“The message…
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Religious scholars meet Sri Lankan envoy over Sialkot lynching
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 : Special Representative to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi along with delegation of ulema from different schools of thought on Tuesday visited Sri Lankan High…
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Pakistan calls on Indian govt to reconstruct Babri Masjid
Pakistan on Monday called upon the government of India to take immediate steps to halt the illegal construction of a temple at the place of Babri Masjid, reconstruct the Babri Masjid at its original site and ensure the safety and protection…
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Responsible for Sialkot incident will be brought to justice: Interior Minister
Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmad said that those responsible for Sialkot incident will be brought to justice.
He was talking to the Srilankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohan Wijewickrama during his visit to the high commission…
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Govt mulls comprehensive strategy to combat extremism
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive strategy to curb violence after a mob lynched a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot.
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PM vows to spread network of sports grounds for youth across Pakistang
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the importance of sports for healthy life and giving the youth a mental strength to fight the challenges in life, expressed his government’s resolve to spread a network of…
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Vaccine developer warns of ‘more lethal’ pandemic
The lead developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine warned the next pandemic could be "more lethal", urging better preparedness in a speech set to be aired Monday.
Sarah Gilbert, who is credited with saving millions of lives…
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Pope calls neglect of migrants ‘shipwreck’ on Lesbos visit
Lesbos Island: Pope Francis on Sunday returned to the island of Lesbos, the migration flashpoint he first visited in 2016, calling the neglect of migrants the “shipwreck of civilisation”.
“In Europe there are those who persist in…
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