July 12, 2020 – Page 2 – BOL News Staging

Pakistan COVID-19 cases tally hit 248,872 with 5,197 deaths

July 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan reports 74 more deaths due to the novel coronavirus outbreak bringing the death tally to 5,197, with 248,872 confirmed cases. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 2,521 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Confirmed Cases Sindh has become the worst-hit province by the … Read more

Amazon walks back TikTok ban, saying it was a mistake

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Amazon, in just a matter of hours, banned and then unbanned video sharing app TikTok from its employees phone.

The ban by Amazon on TikTok app was later declared as a ‘mistake’.

The news generated widespread attention for the Chinese-owned social media platform coming the same week US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is “certainly looking at” banning TikTok.

It was not immediately clear what led to the initial ban by Amazon. A source said senior Amazon executives were unaware of the request to delete TikTok from employee devices.

The ban was reversed after TikTok and Amazon representatives discussed the matter, according to the sources.

SBP imposes Rs1.68 billion heavy fines on 15 commercial banks

July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan’s Total Liquid Foreign Reserves Stand at US$ 23.02 billion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed heavy fines on 15 commercial banks.

Their offences include not recording customers’ data and violating foreign exchange laws as well as violating anti-money laundering and terror financing laws.

A collective fine of Rs1.68 billion was imposed from March to June.

The State Bank has also issued a list of the banks. They are UBL, JS Bank, Meezan Bank, Faysal Bank, The Bank of Punjab, HBL, MCB, National Bank of Pakistan, Bank AlHabib, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Bank Alfalah, Askari Bank, Bank Islami, Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank and the Zarai Taraqiati Bank.

Most of the banks violated customer due diligence rules while the Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank and the Zarai Taraqiati Bank had violations under the anti-money laundering and terror financing rules.

WI vs ENG: Jason Holder gets Ben Stokes again to spark England collapse

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

At Southampton, the fourth day of the first Test match between England and West Indies saw a flurry of wickets fall after the Jason Holder dismissed his English counterpart Ben Stokes on Saturday.

According to the details, West Indies skipper Jason Holder gets Ben Stokes again to spark England collapse

England were 284-8 in their second innings at the close of the fourth day, a lead of 170 runs in a match that marks international cricket’s return from lockdown.

England fought back during a fourth-wicket partnership of 98 between Zak Crawley and Stokes.

But their 249-4 was soon transformed into 279-8 as five wickets fell for just 30 runs inside the final hour.

No sooner had Stokes fallen, then Crawley was caught and bowled by paceman Joseph for a Test-best 76.

Suddenly, England’s two batsmen at the crease – Pope and Jos Buttler — were both on nought.

Buttler fell for nine when bowled through a huge gap between bat and pad by Joseph.

Megastars Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek fall prey to COVID-19

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Amitabh Bachchan appreciates healthcare workers fighting against Covid-19

Legendary Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan announced on social media that he has contracted COVID-19. Amitabh’s son Abhishek Bachchan also tweeted that he had tested positive for Coronavirus. Rumours began to spread about Amitabh Bachchan being admitted to Nanavati Hospital, which is close to his Juhu home. Nanavati is now mainly a Covid hospital, Bachchan has … Read more

‘Artificial audio tape was created against me’: Ajmal Wazir

July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government advisor Ajmal Wazir, who stepped down from his post after an audio scandal, said that a conspiracy was hatched against him.

In a statement, Ajmal Wazir said that he was convinced of the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and would face the charges. Artificial audio tape was created by editing various meetings and briefings.

The basis on which this audio was based was the list of the advertising companies for the TV channel. According to the information rules, the chairman of the steering committee is the Minister of Information. The steering committee had met twice and was chaired by the health minister, said Ajmal Wazir.

Former Information Advisor said that he has nothing to do with the issue for which he is being criticized.

I was an honorary member of the committee, had no decision-making power, he added.

PM Imran to look in on Diamer-Basha Dam Project next week

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit the construction site of Diamer-Basha Dam Project next week to overview construction activities there. Work has begun on Diamer Basha Dam, a multi-purpose reservoir that is being constructed on River Indus. The project is aimed at addressing water storage for agriculture, mitigating flood threat and generating cheaper power. It will … Read more

US President finally wears mask in public amid COVID-19 pandemic

July 12, 2020 by Web Desk

For the first time, President of the United States Donald Trump wore mask in public since the COVID-19 pandemic. Donald Trump visited Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington, where he met wounded soldiers and health care workers. “I’ve never been against masks but I do believe they have a time and a place,” “I think … Read more

Kamaru Usman to take on Jorge Masvidal in UFC 251

July 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Nigerian American mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman will face third-ranked Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 251 today. The enticing match will take place at 7:00 pm. Kamaru Usman is a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100), while Jorge Masvidal is priced at +210 in the latest UFC 251. Looking at the … Read more

Actress Yashma Gill self-isolated after contracting Coronavirus

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan’s showbiz actress Yashma Gill has announced her contraction of Coronavirus and said that she has isolated herself.

Taking to her Instagram story, Yashma wrote, “3 days ago I felt feverish and mild symptoms associated with #Covid19 – so I self-isolated & got myself test immediately. Last evening the report came positive, but so far I am doing fine (alhamdulillah) except the initial symptoms.”

She further said, “Initial thought was [I] won’t tell anyone – but then I realised we can’t create a stigma around this disease and we need to fight it. Keep me in your prayers … because I feel scared!”

Currently, the coronavirus pandemic has killed over five thousand people in Pakistan and infected more than 245,000 others.

LinkedIn faces lawsuit as it secretly read iPhone user’s clipboard content

July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Microsoft’s LinkedIn faced lawsuit by an iPhone user over claims for allegedly reading and diverting users’ sensitive Clipboard content. According to Apple’s website, Universal Clipboard allows users to copy text, images, photos, and videos on one Apple device and then paste it to another Apple device. According to the lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal … Read more

Karachi’s weather turns pleasant on Sunday morning with return of cool sea breeze

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Karachi’s weather turned pleasant on Sunday morning with the return of the sea breeze.

Wind was blowing at 25km/h and humidity was at 66%.

According to the meteorological department, the temperature will remain between 29 and 35 degrees centigrade.

They have even forecast light drizzling in the metropolis.

UNSG calls for efforts to protect women rights amid Covid-19 pandemic

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Coronavirus pandemic has exposed global inequality, UN chief

United Stations (UN) Secretary-General UNSG Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to protect the health and rights of women and girls in the wake of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In a message on Sunday, Guterres said corona virus is deepening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities particularly for women and girls. He warned that with many countries … Read more

Do you know the benefits of Vitamin K?

July 12, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The global pandemic of coronavirus has taught us one thing, and that is now we are more concerned about our health than ever before. Now people all over the world are trying to live a healthy life during this pandemic and protecting their health by using good food. Vitamin K is one of the three … Read more

Daily Horoscope 12th July 2020: Will your Sunday be a funday?

July 12, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Daily horoscope is one of those things that is really important to prevent a day’s hassles and challenges and to prevent other defeats. The daily horoscope does not actually predict anything but assists in deciding the day’s characteristics. Aries: Take a mental holiday today, Aries, because trying to force yourself to be successful or optimistic … Read more

Keto Diet Plan Day 3: Time to have a pizza

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Keto diet is one of the most effective ways to reduce weight by consuming healthy fats. In the previous post, you have been given a Keto diet plan for day 2, in which different delicious recipes were given. Have you tried any one of those? [embedpost slug=”keto-diet-plan-day-2-add-more-cheese-to-your-diet/”] The ketogenic diet (or, for short, keto diet) … Read more

CAD TO AED: Today 1 Canadian Dollar to UAE Dirham, 12th July 2020

July 12, 2020 by Muhammad Noman

Today Canadian Dollar to UAE Dirham – Live CAD TO AED Rates Today’s CAD to AED Currency exchange rate. You can check the updated Canadian Dollar in AED (Uae dirham) here. Live Canadian Dollar rate in UAE Dirham You can see the updated Canadian Dollar to UAE Dirham Exchange Rate Chart. Today 1 CAD to … Read more

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