Saudi Arabia to ease restrictions on foreign workers
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it will ease key restrictions on millions of foreign workers, as part of plans to reform its long-criticised labour policy.
Human rights groups have repeatedly…
Portland protesters burn flags on tense US election night
Portland, United States: Protesters lit US flags and marched through Portland armed with protest songs and assault rifles as the confusing election night unfolded without high tension but…
Shaheen Afridi achieves career-high ODI ranking
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has broken into the top-20 for the first time in his career while Babar Azam has edged closer to the second spot in the ICC ODI Player Rankings,…
Kangana Ranaut says she and Arnab Goswami are ‘free speech greats’
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut hit out at critics of Indian journalist Arnab Goswami, referring to him and her as "free speech greats" in a video message after the journalist was arrested…
Pakistan says US Election America’s ‘internal matter’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said that the US Election 2020 is the United States' "internal matter", adding that it is looking forward to work with anyone who wins the polls.
This was said by…
Indian anchor Arnab Goswami arrested in suicide case: report
ISLAMABAD: India's controversial news anchor Arnab Goswami has been arrested in connection with an abetment to suicide case, local media reported.
He was being investigated for his…
Trump takes key swing states and Florida, Biden remains confident of victory
REUTERS: US President Donald Trump has managed to take key swing states on Tuesday as initial results started to pour in. However, Joe Biden continued to remain confident of victory.…
Abid Ali, Imam-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail released from squad
The Pakistan men's national team management has released batsmen Abid Ali, Imam-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail from the squad following the completion of the three-match ODI series against…
Tight early results as Biden seeks to oust Trump
Early results showed a tight race in US battleground states Tuesday as Joe Biden hopes that a polarized electorate will defeat President Donald Trump in the face of a deadly pandemic.…
Warmer world linked to poor pregnancy results: study
Women exposed to high temperatures and heatwaves during pregnancy are more likely to have premature or stillborn babies, researchers said Wednesday.
Such outcomes -- closely linked to…
Anxious Americans show up for an election like no other
Whether she knew it or not, Claire D'Angelo spoke for millions of Americans as she stood in the cold after voting Tuesday, a black mask covering her face.
"To say that I'm nervous or…
Trump support eroding among older voters and white men: exit polls
President Donald Trump appears to have lost some support among white men and older people in Georgia and Virginia, key parts of his voter base, according to Edison Research polls on Tuesday.…
Govt to fight second virus wave with smart lockdown policy: Asad Umar
Federal Minister Asad Umer Tuesday said the government would continue its smart lockdown policy during the second wave of the COVID-19 without putting additional pressure on the common man.…
Dubai ruler joins coronavirus vaccine trial
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum said Tuesday he had received an experimental coronavirus vaccine, becoming the latest United Arab Emirates official to take part in the…
Pakistan, ADB ink $2 million grant for Covid-19 response
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 2 Million grant for the “COVID-19 Emergency Response.”
The grant agreement was signed by Mr. Noor…