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Obesity – A rising COVID-19 risk factor

obesity

The Public Health of England has declared obesity as a catalyst that increases the risk of the novel coronavirus infection. According to the details, people who are obese or overweight are at increased risk of death or severe illness from COVID-19. A recent report by Public Health of England hit headlines and sparked concerns among … Read more

Brazilian President Bolsonaro recovers from COVID-19, shared his smiling photo

Brazilian President Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro informed that he has tested negative for Coronavirus, two weeks after he had contracted the deadly virus.

“RT-PCR for Sars-Cov 2: negative. Good morning everyone,” the Brazilian President Bolsonaro tweeted, along with a photo of himself smiling and holding a packet of hydroxychloroquine.

However, he did not say when he took the latest test.

According to media reports, he took a motorcycle ride through Brasilia and visited some shops, with small crowds gathering around him.

“I didn’t feel anything, not even in the beginning. If I hadn’t taken the test, I wouldn’t have known I had the virus,” he told.

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Coronavirus: Pakistan’s infection toll hit 273,112

Coronavirus

After 1,226 new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported in the country, the national case toll has hit to 273,112. According to the latest figures released by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 35 deaths also reported due to virus in the last 24 hours. The nationwide tally of deaths has spiked to 5,822. The … Read more

Third spell of monsoon hits Karachi today

Rainfall with thunderstorm hit Karachi & other areas of Sindh today

The third spell of monsoon rainfall is likely to hit Karachi from 26th July (today). According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), thunderstorms and gusts of winds before heavy rainfall are predicted in Karachi between July 26 and July 27. In addition to this, rainfall is expected in other cities of Sindh including Mir Pur Khas, … Read more

Hurricane Hanna batters Texas, resulted in increasing Coronavirus cases

hurricane hanna

Hurricane Hanna hits coronavirus affected Texas on Saturday bringing with it heavy rain, wind and potentially life-threatening flash flooding. The Category 1 storm by the hurricane was packing winds of around 90 miles per hour as it came ashore at Padre Island, the US National Hurricane Center said. “Hanna is expected to produce heavy rains … Read more

Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Formula

Amid the novel Coronavirus pandemic, the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix has been canceled this year, Circuit of the Americans (COTA) officials have confirmed. According to the details, “The cancellation is prudent, but painful,” COTA chairman Bobby Epstein said. “After a sold out 2019, advance ticket sale deposits were up nearly 250% over the prior year, … Read more

Iconic TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88

Regis Philbin died

Popular TV host Regis Philbin has died at the age of 88, According to reports, Regis Philbin an award-winning fixture of American talk show culture, dies aged 88. Philbin, a playful New Yorker with a thick Bronx accent, died Friday of natural causes, his family said. He was best known to many Americans as co-host of … Read more

Indian Court Summons Alibaba founder Jack Ma

alibaba

Founder of the e-commerce giant Alibaba has been summoned by an Indian court on a complaint by former employee that he was wrongfully fired. According to media reports, this case comes after Indian government cited security concerns in banning Alibaba’s UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps. Moreover, according to the summons issued … Read more

Fire erupts at garment factory in Korangi Area

Korangi

A garment factory near Godam Chowrangi in Korangi area of Karachi engulfed in fire early Sunday morning. According to reports,  The fire  started from the packaging hall on the first floor of the building and then spread to the second floor. Soon after the indictment occurred rescue teams and fire brigades rushed to the spot. Three … Read more

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi tests COVID-19 positive

Xavi

Former Spain and Barcelona star midfielder Xavi Hernandez has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to the media reports, “A few days ago, following the Qatar Stars League protocol, I tested positive in the last COVID19 test,” Xavi said in a post on Al-Sadd’s twitter account. “Fortunately, I’m feeling ok, but I will … Read more

Government orders to close Maweshi Mandi by 7 pm

government of sindh

The Government of Sindh has ordered to close cattle market at Super High way by 7 pm from Sunday onward. According to the details, due to complaints of violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) devised to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, and over crowding; government of sindh have ordered to close Karachi’s maweshi mandi … Read more

Hajj 2020: Makkah welcomes first batch of pilgrims

Hajj

Although handful as compared to previous years, first batch of pilgrims have arrived Makkah for the annual Hajj 2020. According to the details, due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event is limited to about 1,000 pilgrims, all from inside Saudi Arabia, about 700 of whom are expatriates. After completing their arrival procedures, the pilgrims … Read more

Today’s horoscope for 26th July 2020

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 predict anything but assists in deciding the day’s characteristics.  Aries: Today the Moon is opposite to your position, which means that when communicating with others you have to be … Read more

Climate change: Pakistan surpasses developed countries by achieving target 10 years ago

Climate change: Pakistan surpassed developed countries by achieving target 10 years ago

ISLAMABAD: The International organization has lauded the Pakistani government’s efforts against climate change, saying that Pakistan had surpassed the developed countries by achieving its target ten years ago. Thanks to Pakistan’s swift efforts to tackle climate change, it achieved the goal of the United Nations Environment Action Plan ten years ago. Prime Minister Imran Khan … Read more

Asim Azhar’s new song Soneya receives 1 million+ views in two days

Asim Azhar’s new song Soneya is creating history by getting 1 million+ views in just 2 days of its release.  Earlier this month, Asim released a song “Tum Tum” featuring TikTok star Areeka Haq. Taking to his Instagram account, the pop singer thanked his fans for their unconditional love and support. He wrote the song … Read more

Rain hits on Day 2 of the second Four Day Intra-Squad Practice Match

As the rain started on Day 2 of the second Four Day Intra-Squad Practice Match between Team White and Team Green, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Fawad Alam didn’t get much time to bat on. Coming back to the second day at 88-3, Team White added only 20 runs to the team’s total that reached 108-3 at … Read more