Nearly a fifth of all food reaching consumers wasted: UN
Seventeen percent of the food available to consumers worldwide in 2019 -- almost one billion tonnes -- was thrown away by households, retailers, institutions and the hospitality industry,…
Pakistan approves Sinopharm and Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines for 60 and above
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Friday announced that it was approving two coronavirus vaccines-- China's Sinopharm and Russia's Sputnik V-- for people aged 60…
Former PCB chief Najam Sethi slams cricket body for PSL fiasco
LAHORE: Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi slammed the administration of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday for their alleged "criminal negligence" over the PSL fiasco.
The cricket…
Watch: Maryam Nawaz gives respect to Pervaiz Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz on Thursday invited PML-N senior leader Pervaiz Rasheed to sit on the stage at her place, giving him respect.
Maryam was addressing a PML-N…
ECP to hold important meeting, review PM Imran Khan’s allegations
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has convened an important meeting today (Friday) to review PM Imran Khan's speech, who levelled serious allegations against the electoral…
New Zealand breathes sigh of relief after tsunami threat passes
REUTERS: The people of New Zealand sighed with relief on Thursday after a tsunami threat passed away following undersea earthquakes.
Officials had warned that waves could reach three metres…
Pakistan Navy delivers food commodities to Niger and Benin
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship NASR visited Cotonou Port of Benin as part of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to African countries.
Upon arrival at Cotonou…
PM stays defiant, says not afraid of losing power
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he was not afraid losing power despite his party's embarrassing defeat on a key Senate contest.
Addressing the nation this…
Pollard becomes third international player to hit six consecutive sixes
West Indies captain Kieron Pollard became the third batter to ever hit six consecutive sixes in an international over following South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs in 2007 at the ICC Men's…
Imran Khan to address the nation after Senate debacle
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to address the nation today in the aftermath of PTI's embarrassing defeat on a Senate seat in Islamabad.
The government will requisition a…
Najam Sethi slams PCB over PSL fiasco
ISLAMABAD: Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi lashed out at the current PCB management after the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak.…
PTI nominates Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate chairman
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Ìmrañ Khan has announced Sadiq Sanjrani for Senate Chairmanship, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said.
Science Minister Fawad Hussain also announced that Sadiq…
Boundaries are ‘limitless’, says USA Cricket chief
USA Cricket chairman Paraag Marathe believes the United States has the potential to become a global force in the game despite its current humble status.
The US wants to become a full…
PSL 6 postponed with immediate effect: PCB
Following a meeting with the team owners and considering the health and wellbeing of all participants is paramount, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to postpone the HBL Pakistan Super…
3 more players test positive for coronavirus, confirms PCB
LAHORE: Two more players taking part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 have tested positive for coronavirus, confirmed the PCB in a press release on Thursday.
According to the…