Pakistan records biggest daily jump in coronavirus deaths
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded it’s single biggest daily jump in deaths from the Coronavirus with 40 fatalities in the past 24 hours.
According to data available with the National…
UK scientist quits key govt panel after breaking social distancing rules
A top scientist who advised British leaders on coronavirus lockdown measures said on Tuesday he had resigned from a key government panel after admitting to breaking the country's rules on…
COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
The global lockdown caused by COVID-19 risks a "devastating" surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from the world's biggest infectious killer by 2025, new…
Pakistan calls upon world to take notice of threat to peace in South Asia
Pakistan has once again called upon the international community to take notice of threat to peace and stability in South Asia posed by India's irresponsible rhetoric and belligerent posture.…
US blames Taliban for ‘not living up to commitments’
REUTERS: U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday that the Taliban were not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, amid signs the fragile deal is under…
105 Pakistanis repatriated from Dubai test positive for COVID-19
More than 100 Pakistanis repatriated from Dubai tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner retired Capt Anwarul Haq on Monday.
The passengers…
India introduces 70% ‘corona tax’ on alcohol to maintain social…
REUTERS: Indian authorities were faced with a problem as soon as the country decided to ease lockdown restrictions. Large cues started forming outside liquor shops in the country. Hence, the…
Twitter up in arms after LUMS introduces fee hike during COVID-19 crisis
Students and members of the LUMS faculty took to social media on Tuesday to register their strong protest against the university increasing its fee as the coronavirus pandemic continues to…
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push
The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped a quarter of a million on Tuesday, with the US government predicting a further surge in fatalities as an international vaccine…
Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over ceasefire violations
A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bagsar Sector, on…
Bahrain promises support for Pakistan’s debt relief initiative
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with his Bahraini counterpart Dr. Adullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on Monday to discuss matters related to the…
Bilawal endorses Balochistan’s views on lockdown extension
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Balochistan government’s decision to extend lockdown for another 15 days was in accordance with the ground…
Obituary: Irrfan Khan brought movies closer to movie-watchers with every performance
Irrfan was relatable. His articulate acting seemed effortless and his poised demeanor made it appear as if the person on-screen was someone you knew
Imran Khan, Abiy Ahmed discuss Pakistan-Ethiopia ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan held telephonic talks with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed in the context of Pakistan’s “Engage Africa” policy.
The Prime Minister emphasized the…
Iran reopens mosques, records almost 80,00 hospital recoveries
Iran on Monday reopened mosques in parts of the country deemed at low risk from coronavirus, as it said almost 80,000 people hospitalised with the illness had recovered and been released.…