Japan to ‘scrap’ Olympic Games if not held next year: Mori
Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori said that the Olympic Games, already postponed to 2021, would be “scrapped” if they could not take place then, according to an interview published on…
Maulana Tariq Jameel apologises for telethon remarks
Pakistan’s well-known Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel has apologized for his remarks that have drawn the ire of women rights groups.
In a message on Twitter, Maulana Tariq Jameel…
China says coronavirus posing new risks, challenges to workplace safety
The coronavirus outbreak is posing new challenges and risks to workplace safety for manufacturers, including an increase in unused inventory of dangerous goods and lack of adequate safety…
Saudi women surge into job market
The kingdom has so far recorded the highest number of cases in the Gulf with more than 17,000 infections and 139 deaths.
Despite being frustrated by the lockdown, which has forced her and…
Trump says US may seek damages from China over virus
US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.
"We…
Governor Imran Ismail tests positive for coronavirus
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
"I have just been tested Covid-19 positive, ... Inshallah will fight it out,"…
Pakistan urges India to maintain peace along LoC, WB
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has urged India to respect the 2003 ceasefire agreement, investigate incidents of deliberate ceasefire violations and maintain peace along the Line of Control…
ICC congratulates Sana Mir for a superb career
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated former Pakistan captain Sana Mir for an excellent career that saw her play 226 international matches, including 137 as captain.…
Ramiz Raja demands jail term for match fixers
LAHORE: Noted cricket commentator and former cricketer Ramiz Raja has called for the government to pass legislation to combat the scourge of match fixing.
His demand came shortly after…
Shibli Faraz made information minister, Asim Bajwa replaces Firdous Awan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Senator Shibli Faraz has been appointed as the new Federal Information Minister.
Minister for Science Fawad Chaudhry announced the latest cabinet change through…
Umar Akmal banned from all forms of cricket
Pakistan's senior batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket for three years on charges of corruption.
According to a press release issued by the PCB, Chairman of the…
ECC approves cash support for jobless labourers, small businesses
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved two packages for unemployed labourers and another package for small business owners.
Addressing a press conference after…
Boris Johnson returns to work as UK virus problems mount
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to work on Monday more than three weeks after being hospitalised for the coronavirus and spending three days in intensive care.
Johnson, one…
PIA flight carrying protective equipment from China arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A special aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying another cache of protective equipment from China reached Islamabad on Monday.
Chairman National Disaster…
Nadal says he’s ‘very pessimistic’ about return of tennis
Rafael Nadal said on Sunday that he was "very pessimistic" over a full resumption of the professional tennis circuit which has been halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
"From my point of…