Asad Umar warns public of restrictive actions over ‘unmistakable’ virus…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar has warned the public that they need to follow the coronavirus rules in order to avoid facing new restrictive measures.
Taking to Twitter…
Thailand declares emergency, bans rallies as protests swell
The Thai government declared a state of emergency banning gatherings of more than four people and outlawing online posts deemed a threat to national security on Thursday in a move to end…
Pakistan’s first electric bike sharing service launched
An NIC Islamabad startup has launched “ezBike”, Pakistan’s first electric bike sharing service, for connectivity and to revolutionize transportation in urban areas.
The Islamabad-based…
Pakistan FM proposes $100 bln annual Commonwealth fund to fight climate change
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to address the issue of climate change, proposed to the developed countries to mobilize $100 billion…
Shoaib Akhtar reveals name of new chief selector
Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revvealed the name of new chief selector of the national cricket team after it was announced that Misbah ul Haq would quit the job to focus on…
Misbah steps down as chief selector to focus on coaching job
Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to step down from the chief selector’s responsibilities to concentrate and focus on the head coach’s role of the men’s national team. The new chief selector will…
Imran Khan to inaugurate Tiger Force portal
Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Tiger Force portal on upcoming Saturday to provide an opportunity to the youth to play its role in price control of essential items and improving…
Indian Americans solidly behind Biden in U.S. presidential election, survey shows
Nearly three-quarters of Indian Americans plan to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in the U.S. election next month, believing the country is headed in the wrong direction…
PM approves administrative measures to contain inflation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for taking all possible administrative measures to check the prices of essential commodities and ensure strict action against the hoarders and…
In the shadow of TikTok, China’s apps quietly hoover up downloads
While SHEIN has its origins in China it is one of the biggest shopping apps in the United States, SHAREit has been banned in India despite being massively popular elsewhere, and Likee is…
Saudi Arabia fails in bid to join UN rights council
Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday as China and Russia were elected to three-year terms.
Human rights groups hailed the…
Pakistan re-elected to UN rights council with overwhelming majority
Pakistan has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) with an overwhelming majority securing 169 votes in the 193-member UN General Assembly. Elections were held in…
New Delhi’s draconian policies towards Kashmir made talks with India…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan's aide Moeed Yusuf said that Pakistan stood firmly for peace in the region through dialogue but New Delhi’s draconian policies towards Kashmiris had made…
NCOC mulls imposing fines for Coronavirus SOPs violations
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Tuesday proposed slapping fines on people who refuse to wear face masks in public gatherings. .
The meeting presided over by…
UK may impose stricter lockdown rules, says minister
REUTERS: The United Kingdom may impose stricter COVID-19 lockdown rules if a second wave of the novel coronavirus is triggered in high-risk areas, said a minister on Tuesday.
Prime Minister…