The News Of Pakistan

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reassured its support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. The assurance was given by OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousaf bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen during a video-link meeting of the Board of Trustees of International Islamic University Islamabad, chaired by President Dr. Arif Alvi at ... from National News https://ift.tt/3gr5kIz

The federal cabinet will meet today (Wednesday) at the Prime Minister’s office in Islamabad to review political and economic situation of the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan will preside over the federal cabinet meeting which is scheduled to discuss a 14-point agenda. The issue of revoking the licenses of pilots with fake degrees has ... from National News https://ift.tt/3dUO6la

Pakistan on Wednesday has confirmed 91 deaths in a single day by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 213,249. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 4,395. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 4,133 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/31DU0oh

Pakistan on Wednesday has confirmed 91 deaths in a single day by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 213,249. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 4,395. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 4,133 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/31DU0oh

Although Latin American countries are beginning to lift lockdowns, the region is facing heavy economic losses and record-high unemployment rates due to the coronavirus pandemic.     Brazil, Chile and Colombia are among the most affected countries as a result of the coronavirus crisis, despite authorities deciding to reopen their ... from International News https://ift.tt/3dMCUXx

The Lahore High Court recommended the government form a committee to probe the recent petrol crisis, calling on the National Assembly speaker to include members of the opposition and treasury benches in it. LHC Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan asked Attorney General Khalid Javed Khan to discuss the court’s suggestion with the speaker. He observed that the court wants the parliament to do this job on its own, otherwise, the law will take its course and no official, if found guilty, would be spared. The chief justice was hearing a petition seeking action against concerned authorities for their alleged failure to control shortage of petrol. The chief justice directed the attorney general to assist the court during the next hearing to determine if the speaker does not form a committee, whether a commission under the code of criminal procedure would be appropriate to hold investigation into the fuel crisis. At the outset of the hearing, the counsel of the petitioner sought the court’...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to extend Tuesday an arms embargo against Iran and warned that ending it would risk stability in the Middle East. "Iran will hold a sword of Damocles over the economic stability of the Middle East, endangering nations like Russia and China that rely on stable energy prices," ... from International News https://ift.tt/2BtCh8f

At least 24 civilians are being killed or wounded on a daily basis in Taliban attacks across the country, Afghanistan's National Security Council (NSC) said on Tuesday. Javed Faisal, a NSC spokesman, said in a series of tweets that on average, the insurgents have carried out 44 attacks and killed or wounded 24 civilians every day in Afghanistan ... from International News https://ift.tt/2BVXUxG

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is growing more upset with China as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.   "As I watch the Pandemic spread its ugly face all across the world, including the tremendous damage it has done to the USA, I become more and more angry at China. People can see it, and I can feel it!" Trump ... from International News https://ift.tt/31yir6g

Jewish settlers began building illegal settlements Tuesday in the south of the occupied West Bank after seizing Palestinian lands.    Eyewitnesses said a large number of settlers raided the northern part of Halhul village in Hebron.  While Palestinians are not allowed to enter the area, which was declared a "military zone” by ... from International News https://ift.tt/3gj7KZD

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said government is not going anywhere and will complete its term. “Government is not going anywhere. Opposition should wait for three years more. No conspiracy from opposition will be allowed to succeed; he said this while talking to speaker National Assembly (NA) and members of NA here in Parliament House ... from National News https://ift.tt/2YNdLIa

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said the first lot of ‘made in Pakistan’ ventilators will be handed over to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) by Thursday or Friday. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday and stressed that we must focus on reforms ... from National News https://ift.tt/2AfF4RM

Players were retested on Monday, June 29, following a first negative test on June 26 from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/3g5nIGu

38 staff members of Indian High Commission including six diplomats and their families on Tuesday left for India via Wagah-Attari Border. Earlier Pakistan asked India to reduce strength of its High Commission in Islamabad by 50 percent as a counter measure to Indian move of cutting strength of Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. According to ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2CU0Jjw

38 staff members of Indian High Commission including six diplomats and their families on Tuesday left for India via Wagah-Attari Border. Earlier Pakistan asked India to reduce strength of its High Commission in Islamabad by 50 percent as a counter measure to Indian move of cutting strength of Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. According to ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2CU0Jjw

PM says New Delhi must be stopped from this "unacceptable path" that will lead to usurpation of rights of Kashmiris from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2VwZnSb

Karachi police chief says threats of an attack on PSX were received earlier as well due to which security was beefed up from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2YIcwtG

United Nations has strongly condemned terrorist attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi. Talking to media in New York, the spokesman of UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, conveyed his condolences to families of victims, people and government of Pakistan. from National News https://ift.tt/2Zm0cyj

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $1.3 billion as loan disbursements from Chinese banks this week, the central bank announced on Tuesday. “SBP has received $1.3 billion as GOP loan disbursements from Chinese Banks this week. This brings the total amount of official inflows received since 23rd June 2020 to around $3 ... from National News https://ift.tt/2NIExLa

China has passed a national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday to rein in the semi-autonomous region after months of protests last year, local media reported. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, unanimously passed the security law after ... from International News https://ift.tt/2VxzYrv

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $1.3 billion as loan disbursements from Chinese banks this week, the central bank announced on Tuesday. “SBP has received $1.3 billion as GOP loan disbursements from Chinese Banks this week. This brings the total amount of official inflows received since 23rd June 2020 to around $3 ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2NIExLa

Court rejects Zardari's plea seeking exemption from appearance before court, remarks Nawaz deliberately not becoming part of hearings from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/38c0mMN

Weeks after deadly clashes between India and China along the border, the Indian government on Monday announced that it blocked dozens of mobile applications including popular apps with Chinese links. “In view of the emergent nature of threats, [the Ministry of Information Technology] has decided to block 59 apps since in view of information ... from International News https://ift.tt/2YKT13v

A New York Times report last week claimed that Russia may have offered bounties to Afghan militants for killing US troops deployed to the Central Asian country. Both Russia and the Taliban have denied the accusations. The White House also insisted Trump wasn’t briefed on the matter. The US Department of Defence has no evidence to back up ... from International News https://ift.tt/38cBB2Z

Accountability court on Tuesday has issued bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari in Toshakhana case.   During the hearing of fake bank accounts reference, the court released advertisement of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... from National News https://ift.tt/31vwB8u

2846 new coronavirus cases have surfaced in the country over the last twenty-four hours, taking the total tally to 209,337.   These include 75501 in Punjab, 81985 in Sindh, 26115 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10426 in Balochistan, 12775 in Islamabad, 1470 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 1065 in Azad Kashmir.   The death toll from the virus stands ... from National News https://ift.tt/2CV34L5

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr. Moeed Yusuf has said Pakistan is assuring the world that India is involved in subversive activities and state terrorism in Pakistan. Talking to a private news channel, he said India is involved in attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi. He said due to effective diplomacy of ... from National News https://ift.tt/3i9huY9

An accountability court on Tuesday issued a bailable arrest warrant for former president Asif Ali Zardari in the Toshakhana reference, in which he is one of the main suspects along with former prime ministers Yousaf Raza Gilani and Nawaz Sharif. During today’s proceedings, Zardari’s counsel Farooq H Naek told the court that he had already filed a plea in court to exempt his client from appearing before the court. “I am a senior lawyer and I am telling the court that Asif Zardari will be present at the next hearing,” Naek said. Naek told Justice Asghar Ali that summoning Zardari to court will cause a lot of people to gather and cause a rush, which will be dangerous due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court, however, rejected the former president’s plea and issued a bailable arrest warrant for him. "I'll give a long date, Asif Zardari should appear before the court," said Justice Asghar. NAB Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi countered Naek's stance ...

The number of confirmed Corona cases in Pakistan rose to 209,337 on Tuesday after new infections were confirmed in the country. The province-wise break up of the total number of cases as of June 30, is as follows: Total confirmed cases: 209,337  • Sindh: 81,985 • Punjab: 75,501 • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 26,115 • Balochistan: 10,426 • Islamabad Capital Territory: 12,775 • Gilgit-Baltistan: 1,470 • AJK: 1,065 Deaths: 4,304 • Punjab: 1,727 • Sindh: 1,343 • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 935 • Balochistan: 119 • Islamabad Capital Territory: 128 • Gilgit-Baltistan: 24 • AJK: 28 RECOVERED: 95,407 More than 10.3 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 504,269 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.       from Latest Pakistan News - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/31vpn4m

2846 new coronavirus cases have surfaced in the country over the last twenty-four hours, taking the total tally to 209,337.   These include 75501 in Punjab, 81985 in Sindh, 26115 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10426 in Balochistan, 12775 in Islamabad, 1470 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 1065 in Azad Kashmir.   The death toll from the virus stands ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/2CV34L5

At least 23 civilians were killed in a rocket attack on a marketplace in southern Afghanistan on Monday, followed by a car bomb explosion, local media reported. Unknown assailants launched the attack on unarmed civilians in a market in Sangin in the southern province of Helmand in the war-torn country, Tolo News reported. A statement from the ... from International News https://ift.tt/38eYz9J

US State Secretary Mike Pompeo denounced China Monday following the reports that Beijing forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress their population. "The world received disturbing reports today that the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] is using forced sterilization, forced abortion, and coercive family planning against Uyghurs and other minorities ... from International News https://ift.tt/3eKjzYt

There is "no consensus" within the intelligence community regarding the reported Russian bounties on American troops in Afghanistan, White House press secretary said Monday. "There is no consensus within the intelligence community on these allegations. And in a fact, there are dissenting opinions from some in the intelligence community with ... from International News https://ift.tt/2YJMExt

SUKKUR/HYDERABAD - Over 146 inmates and jail staffers on Sunday have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Sukkur Central Jail. According to Sukkur Central Jail authorities, a total of 1600 tests were conducted, of which 146 tested positive for COVID-19. 93 people, out of 146 positive have recovered from the disease, said authorities. Those ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2AdoxxR

KARACHI/NAWABSHAH - Over 300 caterers, decorators, valet parking employees and wedding photographers staged a protest Sunday morning at Five Star Chowrangi against the closure of wedding halls in Karachi. The protesters made garlands out of Naan and Roti and wore them to protest against the government. They said that due to the lockdown, their ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3eIguI5

KARACHI -  In another shocking incident, a youth in Karachi lost his life while making a video for the highly popular video-sharing social networking platform TikTok. According to police, at least three people were injured after a car smashed into a tree in Karachi’s Korangi area. All three were recording a video while driving, said ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/31q50p1

LAHORE - While defending Prime Minister Imran Khan’s strategy to combat COVID-19, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Sundy slammed the opposition parties for what he called doing negative politics over a national issue. “The opposition parties are moving forward with their corruption saving agenda. Those elements found involved ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3g4uah5

LAHORE - Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the opposition parties want to call an anti-government APC to fulfill their aspirations of stopping the accountability process.  He was talking to delegations led by Syed Yawar Abbas Shah, MPA of Tehreek-e-Insaf, Majboob Ahmed, President Pak-Portugal Association, Chaudhry Ghulam ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/31ulXP5

LAHORE - Terming opposition parties as All Pakistan Loot and Plunder Association, Minister Information Punjab Fayyaz Chohan said that the association still wanted to create confusion on who actually looted the people of Pakistan. The minister said that it was the Sharif family who harmed the country substantially through their ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2YGWNLx

LAHORE - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Seemi Bukhari has termed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Indian premier Narendra Modi the biggest terrorists in the world. Talking to a delegation of party workers on Sunday, she said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country highlighted the ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3eKYOvu

LAHORE - A six-year-old girl was killed early Sunday morning after a kite string slit her throat on Lahore’s Bund Road, said the police sources. According to the details, the ill-fated girl was returning home from Model Town with her parents on a motorbike when the incident took place around 2am. The police have taken notice of the incident ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2AgHTlI

LAHORE -  Water levels in most rivers of the country were recorded from normal to medium during the last 24 hours. According to official report, the position of the river inflows and outflows at Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma, along with the reservoirs levels, and the barrages was as under on Sunday:- Rivers: Indus at Tarbela: Inflows 190,000 ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2ZmSZxS

LAHORE  -  The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) announced that the auction of its properties, scheduled for Monday (June 29) has been postponed and it would be rescheduled soon. According to a spokesperson here on Sunday, it was decided due to lockdown in different areas of the city. The auction of the commercial and residential plots ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/38aiiap

LAHORE -  The Lahore district administration retrieved three kanals of state land worth Rs 30 million during an operation against the land grabbers in Shalamar area, here on Sunday. Following the directives of Deputy Commissioner Lahore Danish Afzal, Assistant Commissioner Shalamar led the operation as heavy machinery demolished illegal ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3idqz2b

LAHORE - Rain coupled with wind-thunderstorm is expected in most parts of the province including provincial capital during the next 24 hours. According to synoptic situation, a shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country. Moist currents are also penetrating the upper and central parts of the country. The Meteorological ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Bhti9W

LAHORE -  Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) held an online meeting on Sunday to review arrangements for showing resentment through a protest demonstration outside Punjab Assembly on June 30 against proposed Public Sector Universities Amendment Act. FAPUASA Punjab President Prof Dr Mumtaz Anwar ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3dBbm7u

LAHORE -  Renowned lawyer and senior Supreme Court advocate Abdullah Khan Dogar passed away in Lahore on Sunday. AK Dogar was unwell for quite some time. The TV channel reported that due to the coronavirus pandemic only a limited number of people were to attend his funeral. His family urged relatives, friends and well-wishers that condolences ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3i8TPXD

ISLAMABAD - A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will Monday (today) take up a petition of Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan Member National Assembly (MNA) belonging to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) challenging the notification regarding constitution of National Finance Commission (NFC) award. In this regard, a single bench of IHC ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Bbjej3

RAWALPINDI - City Police Officer (CPO) Muhammad Ahsan Younas has said that establishment of front desks at police posts equipped with latest technology would bring change in the culture of police working. He said it would make the system transparent and curtail complaints regarding delay in service, behavior of police officials as well as illegal ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3876DcC

rawalpindi - Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has impounded 36 public service vehicles and issued challan slips to 41 transporters over violation and non-implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and social distancing in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. According to Secretary RTA Mehr Ghulam Abbas, fines amounting to Rs 42,000 were ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/3gbO35F

ISLAMABAD -  The closure of schools and colleges have added to the miseries of parents as the excessive use of digital gadgets including smart phones, laptops and tablets among children during the COVID-19 pandemic period has raised serious concerns for them. Children are spending more time on screens for entertainment rather than studies. ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2CRsTf1

Think tanks are deemed to play an important role in the process of addressing the multidimensional problems that confront complex societies. In the city of Islamabad alone, there are at least 30 think tanks that focus on a wide range of research disciplines and policy domains. Although they might vary in size and in scope, they all attempt to ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Bmuj0D

attock - The education department Attock with the assistance of local administration and police busted a three-member gang which swindled millions of rupees from people through offering them appointments in education department. According to details, the group was led by a female while an official of education department was also hand in ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2Bm9wtX

ISLAMABAD -  The trend of shopping was changing in federal capital due to COVID-19 pandemic and people have started buying essential commodities through online sites. A local online company owner said the coronavirus pandemic has changed the pattern of shopping across the globe including Pakistan and people have started shifting from ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/2NJjUyp

ISLAMABAD -  The commercial areas of sector G-9 will open today (Monday) after a gap of almost two weeks as the authorities observed significant reduction in the COVID-19 cases in the area.   The capital city administration had on June 12 sealed two sub-sectors and markaz of sector G-9 after the number of COVID-19 cases there crossed ... from Regional News https://ift.tt/31nVAuc

Global coronavirus cases have exceeded 10 million on Sunday, according to a running tally by US-based Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide tally of virus-linked deaths has reached 499,124, while the number of recoveries tops five million. The US remains the worst-hit country with over 2.5 million infections, while its death toll exceeds ... from International News https://ift.tt/388XO1S

MIRPUR - Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan had said that after grudgingly accepting the independence of Pakistan, India adopted a secular doctrine. This concept, he said, was an insincere attempt as this was nothing but Hinduism massacred as secularism. The president made these remarks while addressing two separate ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3dEmUqG

LAHORE - Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday and discussed matters of mutual interest, political situation and projects of public welfare as well as working relationship. Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to serve the people of the Punjab and said that journey of public ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2YCTOU8

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Imran Khan resigns from his position, as they believed that the country and the PM couldn’t co-exist. Speaking to the media outside the Parliament House after the National Assembly session, former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/38aeJks

KARACHI - As many as 1,949 new cases of the coronavirus were detected in Sindh during the last 24 hours while 38 more patients lost their lives, lifting the death toll to 1,243. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah in a statement issued here from the CM House on Saturday. He further said that 11,901 tests, the highest ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2Vpiiy5

RAWALPINDI - Police on Saturday apprehended 15 persons over violations of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), announced by the Punjab government in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. According to the police spokesman, Sadiqabad Police, during the crackdown, held five shopkeepers namely Nouman, Saddique, Dawood Khan, Muhammad Ishfaq and Ilyas ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/387Y1Cl

LAHORE - Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid directed the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department on Saturday to set up a helpline for the guidance of patients in the province. The minister gave these orders while chairing a very important meeting at the Committee Room of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department. Special Secretary ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2VoYoDC

ISLAMABAD - While mentioning the recent acquisitions of platforms by Pakistan Navy, Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq has urged midshipmen and cadets to keep themselves abreast with the latest technologies in modern warfare and broaden their geo-strategic horizon along with professional competence. He said this while addressing the ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2Zjv8PN

ISLAMABAD - The PTI government is all set to approve the finance bill for 2020-21 on Monday [29th June], as it has approved all demands for grants relating to different ministries by Saturday evening. Though the government is confident that it will pass the federal budget, yet it would had to face strong protests by opposition parties on the ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3idfgai

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has observed a slight decline in the number of symptomatic and suspected Covid-19 patients in the country. The forum was informed by the provinces that the demand for testing of coronavirus had decreased and the home isolation was being preferred by the suspected patients. The ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/31oInRG

Frankfurt-Britain will have to “accept the consequences” of having weaker economic ties with the European Union because of Brexit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday.Merkel hardened the tone from Berlin as Germany and its EU partners strive to draw up an agreement on future relations between Brussels and London after ... from International News https://ift.tt/3eFz7fZ

ISLAMABAD - The federal government has decided to exempt feeders in smart lockdown areas from the load management. The Power Division in the last couple of years has taken direct and far reaching steps throughout Pakistan to reduce theft and losses. Consequently even on high loss feeders theft and losses were reduced and load shedding was also ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/31kvA2R

Reykjavik-Iceland votes in a presidential election on Saturday, the second European country to hold polls since coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, with incumbent Gudni Johannesson widely expected to win a second four-year mandate.In Iceland’s parliamentary republic, the role of the president is largely symbolic, but he or she does have the ... from International News https://ift.tt/2BIKBAI

ISLAMABAD - In an attempt to win back BNP-Mengal’s support in the federal government, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Saturday formed a sub-committee to develop comprehensive Term of Reference (ToRs) encompassing all the issues relating to Balochistan. The decision to form a sub-committee on Balochistan issues was taken in the maiden ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3dCaVK1

Dublin-Micheal Martin was elected as Ireland’s new prime minister on Saturday, after his centre-right Fianna Fail party sealed a historic coalition deal with long-time rivals Fine Gael as well as the Green Party.The election of Martin, who replaced Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach during a special sitting of the Dail parliament, comes after months ... from International News https://ift.tt/386GQBe

ISLAMABAD - The opposition Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Saturday rejected the increase in prices of petroleum products saying that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) surrendered before the cartel of oil companies. Former chairman Senate and PPP lawmaker Mian Raza Rabbani in a statement said that the federal government notified a record ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3i84yS5

Baghdad-For years, Rajib Sheikh wired money to his native Bangladesh from his day job in Iraq. But now, stuck without wages, he’s asking his family back home for help. The 26-year-old patisserie chef has gone three months without wages, and his Iraqi employer just stopped paying for his food stipend, too. He is one of thousands of foreign ... from International News https://ift.tt/3g6ozqE

LAHORE - Punjab government has released the data and statistics of the treatment facilities being offered at all hospitals of the province on the directives of the Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid. As per the latest data released by the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department and the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3eGQVYb

Montreal - A Canadian court convicted a white police officer Friday of beating a young black man in Toronto in 2016, in a highly anticipated judgment as Canada faces its own reckoning on systemic racism. Michael Theriault, who was off-duty at the time of the attack, was charged with his brother Christian of aggravated assault and obstruction of ... from International News https://ift.tt/3dFBVbx

LAHORE - The 96-day long partial/smart lockdown, imposed by the Punjab government in the city on March 24, ended on Saturday. Lahore Police, during these days, took all necessary measures to ensure strict implementation on the SOPs and compliance with the directions of the Punjab government to restrict the unnecessary movement of people in the ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3eGVBgu

Cairo - Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed that Addis Ababa will delay filling a mega-dam as part of a comprehensive deal on the project that has raised tensions between the three countries, the Egyptian presidency said Friday. Ethiopia had previously pushed to start filling the gigantic Nile River dam next month despite vehement opposition ... from International News https://ift.tt/38ekUnN

LAHORE - As many as 27 more COVID-19 patients died in Punjab on Saturday, taking the death toll to 1,656. Similarly, as many as 1,143 new cases were also reported from across the province, raising the number of patients to 72, 880. So far 656 casualties have been confirmed in Lahore, 288 Rawalpindi, 163 Faisalabad, 116 Multan, 65 Gujranwala, 59 ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2VpBRXo

MUZAFFARGARH - Safety kits were distributed among 48 disabled persons for their better healthcare in collaboration with Handicap International on Saturday. In this connection, a ceremony was held at the social welfare office, Kot Addu to disburse the kits among the special persons so that they could enhance their immunity and thus protect ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3gb93K9

FAISALABAD - An automatic PCR machine, having the capacity of conducting 2,000 tests in 24 hours, has been unveiled at Allied Hospital’s Biosafety Level-3 Lab. Divisional Commissioner Ishrat Ali, RPO Raja Rifat Mukhtar, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali, MPA Adil Pervez Gujjar and Vice Chancellor Faisalabad Medical University Professor Dr ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2NDt2ot

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said Friday that the government was taking several institutional steps to further speed up implementation of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He was talking to the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, who called on the advisor here, according to a ... from International News https://ift.tt/2B5hTu1

Tahir Imran, an investigative reporter with the BBC, in a post on Twitter called out Malik for his remarks from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2Vq11oz

In early May, Bill Gates argued that US coronavirus testing data was "bogus" because of its inaccuracy and slow turnaround. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned of a substantial increase in coronavirus cases across the US this autumn if the country’s actions pertaining to the problem do not change. Speaking to CNN on Friday, Gates said ... from International News https://ift.tt/3i6OIXU

Shahrukh Kalhoro was arrested for tricking the Sukkur police into becoming an assistant superintendent by lying about passing the Central Superior Services exams. According to an inquiry report prepared by SSP Irfan Samo, Kalhoro never sat for the exams nor did he fill any form for the exams. “He did not just create a misunderstanding with the police but also lied to them,” the report said. Kalhoro had initially been quarterguarded and the investigation officer has filed a complain against him. The suspect was arrested after he put up pictures of himself at the police station clad in a uniform on Facebook. However, when the news went viral, it was found that another Shahrukh had actually passed the exam. Shahrukh Khan, the son of a retired general and Pakistan’s first female pilot, was the person who had actually cleared the CSS exam. Following the revelation, SHO Mushtaq Jatoi was suspended for not conducting a proper background check. from Latest Pakistan News - SUCH TV htt...

PML-N MNA Khurram Dastgir said that in the history of the country, petrol prices were never increased by 34% from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/2Bf4CyX

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says India is trying to distract the attention of its people by expelling Pakistani diplomats after Indian forces got a battering at the hands of Chinese troops in a clash on their disputed Himalayan border. In an interview, with a foreign news agency he said Pakistan is concerned about the tension after the ... from National News https://ift.tt/2YCtqd1

PIA has grounded 141 pilots whose licences are suspected to be fake with immediate effect. Yahya Sandila, who was captain of the PIA plane carrying 43 passengers that careened off the runway in Balochistan’s Panjgur, is among these pilots. PIA CEO Arshad Malik has informed the Ministry of Aviation and all ambassadors about this. Seventeen pilots had already been grounded. Airblue has also grounded nine pilots who had dubious licences. PIA came under strict scrutiny after a flight carrying 99 passengers crashed in Karachi on May 22. Ninety-seven people were killed and later, an initial investigation report held the pilots responsible for the accident. On June 24, Federal Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar revealed the many problems that have been persistent in PIA. He called for major changes in the airline if it wants to reach the same level as its glory days in the 1960s. “More than 90% of people in Pakistan get their driving licences without even appearing for the exam,” Sarwar ...

Pakistan is taking several institutional steps to further speed up implementation of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue Hafeez Shaikh said on Friday. “CPEC is the culmination and anchor of the great friendship and deep-rooted collaboration of the people and governments of China and Pakistan to realize their joint destiny, achieve their common objectives, and ensure a more prosperous future for both nations,” Shaikh said during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing. The $60 billion CPEC kick-started five years ago, concentrating mainly on construction of roads and motorways and power plants to ensure energy security in the wake of a massive power shortfall. Within the last couple of years, a series of power projects transformed the country into an energy-surplus destination from a power-deficient one. The CPEC framework envisaged 10,000 megawatts of production capacity. In the first phase, a t...

Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PIA has said pilots holding dubious licenses have been grounded for the safety of passengers. PIA CEO has written a letter to US authorities whereby US ambassador Paul Jones has been taken into confidence on the matter of pilots licenses. PIA CEO has said in the letter that pilots having ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/385WwVc

As places of worship open up across the world, Pakistan prepares to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for all Sikh pilgrims on 29 June, says FM Qureshi from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/31oPjhM

Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PIA has said pilots holding dubious licenses have been grounded for the safety of passengers. PIA CEO has written a letter to US authorities whereby US ambassador Paul Jones has been taken into confidence on the matter of pilots licenses. PIA CEO has said in the letter that pilots having ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/385WwVc

Earth quake of mild intensity has jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including Swat and adjoining areas. Earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter scale shook the areas including Swat at 10.59 a.m Saturday The epicenter of the earth quake was Hindu Kush hilly area with 190 kilometer depth. from Regional News https://ift.tt/383OpbM

The US on Friday issued a first wave of visa sanctions on current and former Chinese officials over efforts Washington says are intended to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo did not disclose the names of the officials in-line with US policy not to publicly discuss individual visa matters, but said they have been ... from International News https://ift.tt/2BMCoM4

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan rose to 198,883 on Saturday after new infections were confirmed in the country. The province-wise break up of the total number of cases as of June 27, is as follows: Total confirmed cases: 198,883 • Sindh: 76,318 • Punjab: 72,880 • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 24,943 • Balochistan: 10,116 • Islamabad Capital Territory: 12,206 • Gilgit-Baltistan: 1,417 • AJK: 1,003 Deaths: 4,035 • Punjab: 1,656 • Sindh: 1,205 • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 890 • Balochistan: 113 • Islamabad Capital Territory: 120 • Gilgit-Baltistan: 23 • AJK: 28   PCB to announce squad for England tour after infections reported in team: sources The Pakistan Cricket Board will make a decision regarding the upcoming visit of Pakistan cricket team to England today, days after around 10 players tested positive for the coronavirus, sources said. According to sources, the board will announce the squad today and the players and management staff will be allowed to...

The fresh increase in petroleum products’ prices by the government was challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday. The petition, filed by advocate Muneer Ahmed, stated that the increase in the prices was illegal as rules and regulations were not followed by the government. It said the petroleum prices were increased without taking approval from the federal cabinet. The petitioner pleaded with the court to declare the recent increase in the fuel prices as illegal. In a bombshell development, the federal government had yesterday increased petrol price by Rs25.58 after decreasing it a short while back resulting in a countrywide scarcity. According to a notification issued by the government on the matter, new price for a litre of petrol is now Rs100.10. High-Speed Diesel’s new price is now Rs101.46 per litre with an increase of Rs21.31. Light diesel’s new price is Rs55.98 per litre registering an increase of Rs17.84 whereas kerosene oil’s new price would now be Rs59.06 p...

Pakistan has decided to reopen Kartarpur Corridor for all the Sikh pilgrims. In a tweet on Saturday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan has conveyed its readiness to the Indian side to reopen Kartarpur corridor on Monday on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. As places of worship open up across the ... from National News https://ift.tt/3i6fmjN

A Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing coalition forces, including American troops in Afghanistan, according to a report published Friday.  Citing American intelligence officials, The New York Times reported the offer came even as peace talks were being conducted to end ... from International News https://ift.tt/2Zh12w2

Amounts deposited by hopeful pilgrims will be refunded through scheduled banks across the country, says religious ministry spokesperson from The News International - Pakistan https://ift.tt/3dEJcbw

Nationwide tally of coronavirus has reached 198,883 with emergence of 3, 138 new cases over the last twenty four hours. The total cases detected in Punjab are 72,880, Sindh 76318,  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 24, 943, Balochistan 10,116, Islamabad 12, 206, Azad Kashmir 1,003 and Gilgit Baltistan 1417. 86,906 patients have so far recovered from the ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/2A8ZPP9

Nationwide tally of coronavirus has reached 198,883 with emergence of 3, 138 new cases over the last twenty four hours. The total cases detected in Punjab are 72,880, Sindh 76318,  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 24, 943, Balochistan 10,116, Islamabad 12, 206, Azad Kashmir 1,003 and Gilgit Baltistan 1417. 86,906 patients have so far recovered from the ... from Top Stories News https://ift.tt/2A8ZPP9

US Vice President Mike Pence hailed Friday the nation's "truly remarkable progress" against coronavirus, although daily cases hit an all-time high of 40,000 a day earlier. Speaking at the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, the first in almost two months, Pence said the reopening of America brought "encouraging news." "There was a day two ... from International News https://ift.tt/2BKPDfU

A man who killed his three children in Rawalpindi’s Gujar Khan was arrested in Sukkur on Friday. He was trying to flee to Karachi. The man confessed to the murders in Railway police custody and said his wife had gone back to her parents house, which had enraged him. The children were between the ages of four and nine. His two older children managed to escape. The victims’ bodies were found in a trunk. SSP Niaz Ahmed said they were already aware of the man’s presence and had been following him since Daharki. He will be presented in court today (Saturday). from Latest Pakistan News - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3fZJpI7

Israeli fighters jets targeted agricultural land in central Gaza Strip late Friday, according to an Anadolu Agency correspondent on the ground. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported no casualties. Earlier Friday, the Israeli army announced that two rockets were launched from the blockaded enclave towards Israel. Israeli army ... from International News https://ift.tt/3eFrlmd

Washington             -         US Senate Democrats blocked a closely-watched police reform bill on Thursday, arguing that the Republican measure introduced after George Floyd’s killing by police does not go nearly far enough. Supporters fell ... from International News https://ift.tt/2YyLdSn

ISLAMABAD - Some senior members of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet have pushed for removal of Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry for his statement about infighting and grouping within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the sources confided to The Nation yesterday. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Planning Minister Asad Umar held ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2B2aJGX

ISLAMABAD - Air Marshal Ahmer Shehzad, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force has said that jointness remains central and cross-domain deterrence is the need of the hour while, cyber, space and hybrid warfare are the avenues to be explored and mastered. He expressed these remarks while addressing the graduating officers at the convocation ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2VklVpa

LAHORE - As many as 86 more COVID-19 patients died in Punjab on Thursday, the highest number of casualties reported in a day since the beginning of the pandemic. So far coronavirus has taken 1,602 lives in the province. Similarly, as many as 1,655 new cases of the virus were also reported from across the province, raising the number of such cases ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/389KY3y

ISLAMABAD - An amount of over Rs138.882 billion has been disbursed among over 11,469,943 beneficiaries under the different categories of Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme so far. The programme was initiated to disburse cash amount of Rs12,000 among each family affected from the coronavirus lockdown. The payment of cash under different categories of ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3eAX9Zp

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Security, Dr. Moeed Yusuf, has expressed the hope that all Pakistani labourers, especially in the Gulf countries, will be able to return to the country in next few weeks as all airlines have been allowed to enter into Pakistan. Giving a briefing to media here on Thursday, he said all ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3gbNvgv

KARACHI - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had decided to reduce the policy rate by 100 basis points to 7 percent. This decision reflected the MPC’s view that the inflation outlook had improved further, while the domestic economic slowdown continued and downside risks to growth had ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3fWv8fa

BAJAUR - Four persons were wounded when militants from Afghanistan’s Kunar province attacked a border locality of Bajaur district, official sources said on Thursday. The militants opened fire on Hilal Khahil region in Nawagai sub division from Afghanistan’s Kunar province injuring four labourers who were busy in their work. Soon after ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2YBEeIC

ISLAMABAD - The Jamiat Ulema e Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) top leadership once again has become active to unite the opposition parties against the incumbent government.  In this regarding many high level contacts have been developed between the JUI-F and many other parties including Pakistan People's Party ( PPP) and Mengal's party. Meanwhile, source ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2NBCuZf

ISLAMABAD - An innocent woman sustained critical injuries as Indian army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate, the victim belonged to Batla Mathrani village. "Indian Army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3i2QcT9

ISLAMABAD         -        Consequent to the framework collaboration agreement signed between Ministry of IT and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UN on 25 March 2020, to jointly work for the development of agriculture sector of Pakistan, using technology, ‘AgriSurge 2020 Innovation ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/2NrAaUS

ISLAMABAD            -     Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar, concluding debate on budget 2020-21, in Thursday’s national assembly said that PTI’s government was fully optimistic to achieve the FBR tax collection of Rs4.96 trillion set for the ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/37ZPHEQ

ISLAMABAD            -        A tripartite agreement for 1124 MW Kohala Hydro Power Project under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project framework was signed here Thursday. The agreement was signed between a Chinese company, Pakistan and Chinese ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/31hJoLr

LONDON            -       Liverpool were back at their lethal best to beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at Anfield, moving within two points of securing the Premier League title. The victory, with goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mane, ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/31jBYYg

ISLAMABAD           -       Former skipper Aamir Sohail believes the 1992 World Cup winning captain Imran Khan inspired the young generation to become fast bowlers, saying the Kaptaan set high standards in the game. “Remember that 1977 Sydney Test when Imran was ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/3g2JdrI

LONDON          -       Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to join England’s training squad ahead of their three-test series against West Indies after testing negative for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Archer delayed ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/2A8Xrb8

LONDON            -        World number three Dominic Thiem is “extremely sorry” for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/2Yyhfhg

LONDON         -      Andy Murray took his defeat to Kyle Edmund at the ‘Battle of the Brits’ event in stride and the former world number one says he is on the right path to playing at the highest level again after a seven-month layoff due to hip problems. Murray beat ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/2BK53B2

LONDON           -      Manchester City’s clash with league leaders Liverpool next Thursday will take place at the Etihad Stadium and not at a neutral ground, despite concerns the venue may attract supporters. Liverpool could seal their first English league crown in ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/31fPNH2

LAHORE          -        The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that five reserve players, announced for the England tour, and a backup player support personnel, have undergone COVID-19 tests here. The five players, who have been tested for COVID-19, were Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Mohammad ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/2VAOKOr

LAHORE            -        The 58th meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be held online here today (Friday). The virtual session has been agreed to safeguard health and safety of the members as well as the PCB management due to the rising Covid-19 cases ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/3eviyDn

SYDNEY          -        Australia and New Zealand were handed the right to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup soccer tournament after a vote by the FIFA Council on Thursday. Their joint bid beat the rival bid from Colombia to host the tournament which is being expanded to 32 teams. Japan, who had ... from Sports News https://ift.tt/2Nwqo3H

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan in Thursday’s National Assembly sitting said PTI’s government has never been in confusion in tackling novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since the start of the pandemic in the country. “There was no contradiction in my statements on the matter of coronavirus and there has never been any confusion ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3i2uqyJ

ISLAMABAD - Wife of Justice Qazi Faez Isa has approached the Secretariat police against the ‘death threat’ extended to her husband via a video. “I am the wife of Mr. Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is a judge of the Supreme Court and to whom a death threat has been extended,” reads the opening sentence in the application seen by ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3i9tTLI

Washington-A US court has upheld a verdict that talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson caused ovarian cancer and ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay $2.1 billion in damages.The decision by the Missouri Court of Appeals cut by more than half the $4.4 billion a jury had awarded 22 people in 2018. The court agreed that some of the plaintiffs ... from International News https://ift.tt/2CvnFFp

ISLAMABAD - MNAs from the government and opposition benches in Wednesday’s National Assembly session mostly preferred political point-scoring over having the budget debate, as matters related to some ‘politicians taking ‘NRO’ and a possible ‘vote of confidence’ dominated the proceedings. As in the previous ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/380YI09

Seoul-North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has suspended plans for military action against the South, state media reported Wednesday in an apparent sudden dialling-down of tensions after Pyongyang blew up a liaison office.In recent weeks, Pyongyang has issued a series of vitriolic condemnations of Seoul over anti-North leaflets, which defectors based ... from International News https://ift.tt/2Z5ifZA

ISLAMABAD - The Senate on Wednesday rejected the decision of the government to cut its annual budget by around Rs 170 million while terming it an unconstitutional move and urged the immediate restoration of “original” allocation. After three opposition lawmakers raised this issue, the house through a voice vote approved a ... from Headlines News https://ift.tt/3dtnIhP

London-More than 1,000 European lawmakers from 25 countries urged their leaders Wednesday to step in and stop Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to kick-start the process next week, after clinching a coalition deal with his former election rival last month.In a ... from International News https://ift.tt/37ZrVZv