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Day: August 8, 2020

COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa expresses grief on death of Saudi assistant defense minister

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expresses grief on sad demise of His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh , Assistant Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia. According to the press release by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), he gave heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and Saudi leadership. He said, “May Allah Almighty … Read more

Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani summons Jirga on release of Taliban prisoners

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Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani summons Jirga on release of Taliban prisoners

Afghan President shraf Ghani has urged several prominent citizens gathered in Kabul on Friday to decide the fate of 400 Taliban prisoners in a Jirga. Thousands of Afghan elders, community leaders, and politicians gathered on 7th August in Kabul to discuss the fate of the prisoners, the last hurdle to opening peace negotiations between Afghanistan … Read more

Met office warns of flash flooding due to heavy rainfall in Balochistan

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Met office warns of flash flooding due to heavy rainfall in Balochistan

Met office has issued red alert for Balochistan. It predicts that heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in Balochistan on Saturday.  According to the met office, heavy downpour may generate flash flooding in local nullahs of Balochistan today. All Concerned Authorities are advised to remain ALERT. Precautions should be taken in operating the local reservoirs/dams. … Read more

Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, the one who set an example of bravery

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Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed

Nation remembered Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed, a recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, on his 62nd martyrdom anniversary on Friday. Due to his contribution to the country, he was awarded Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan’s highest military award for his courage and bravery. He was the second military officer in the Pakistani military to receive Nishan-e-0Haider. Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed was … Read more

ISPR pays homage to the bravery, selfless devotion of Major Tufail Mohammad Shaheed

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Martyred Soldier Sepoy Naseer Laid To Rest With Full Military Honor

Major Tufail Mohammad Shaheed, the recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, is remembered on his 62nd death anniversary on Saturday, August 08. Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) media wing took to Twitter to pay homage to Major Tufail Mohammad Shaheed for his bravery and selfless devotion to the motherland which led to him paying the ultimate price for the … Read more

Hong Kong: US imposes sanctions on chief executive & other top officials

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Hong Kong: US imposes sanctions on chief executive & other top officials

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong chief executive and other top 10 officials from Hong Kong and China. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the sanctions were imposed to target those damaging Hong Kong’s autonomy. “The United States stands with the people of Hong Kong”. Hong Kong’s police commissioner and various political … Read more

Air India Express: 17 dead, dozens injured as plane crash-lands in Kerala

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At least 17 people, including pilot and and co-pilot, killed when a Air India airplane overshot and skidded off the runway as it landed in southern India, breaking into two pieces.

According to the details, dozens of people left injured, after the Air India Express Boeing 737 originating from Dubai touched down in Kozhikode in heavy rain.

The airline said more than 190 passengers and crew were on board.  According to the aviation ministry, the airjet plunged (35 feet) down a slope off the end of the raised so-called table-top runway.

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Karachi morning starts with light rain today

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Karachi morning starts with light rain today

Karachi morning begins with light rain on Saturday, weather turns pleasant.  According to details, light rain occurred in several areas of the city today. The city has received heavy rainfall thunder, and lightning on Friday. At least eight people, including three children, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents on Friday. A 12-year-old boy died … Read more

Tennis champion Stan Wawrinka all set to skip this year’s US Open

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Former Swiss player Stan Wawrinka confirmed that he will not play the US Open citing the health situation in New York as the Grand Slam event took another hit.

Wawrinka, the US Open winner in 2016, was already missing from the entry list along with four-time champion Rafael Nadal.

Now, the tennis champion will instead focus on Roland Garros where he won his second career major in 2015.

“There is the health situation which is particular in New York. I did not want to go the US under these conditions,” the Australian Open champion told.

Players at the US Open will be subject to tight health controls to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.

It will also be played behind closed doors.

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Indonesia adds TikTok, Facebook & Disney to list for 10% VAT

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Indonesia has added more technology companies that will be obligated to apply 10% value-added tax on sales to Indonesian customers to include Facebook, Disney and TikTok. Earlier, Indonesia announced a 10% VAT on sales by technology firms including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and Google, as spending patterns shift with increased remote working amid the coronavirus pandemic, … Read more

Pakistan Army starts relief operation after fourth spell of rain hit Karachi: ISPR

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Pakistan Army started relief operation after fourth spell of monsoon rains hit Karachi on Friday as a result the city’s drainage system fell flat against the challenge and the metropolitan city delved into chaos. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army has started relief operation in rain-hit Karachi. Army’s rescue teams along with … Read more

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan, 8 August 2020

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Gold Rate in Pakistan

Today Gold rates in Pakistan, 8 August 2020 is being sold for Rs 111,400 per 10 grams in Pakistan, and the price of Gold is Rs 130,000 per Tola in Pakistan today. Today Gold Rates In Pakistan Find the latest Gold Price today in Pakistan (Updated, 8 August 2020) Location 24k 10g 24k per tola … Read more

Air India Crash: Bollywood celebrities express grief over the tragic accident

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In a horrific incident, a plane from Air India crashed on Friday while landing at Kozhikode. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 pm. After landing at Karipur Airport runway 10, the Dubai-Kozhikode flight dropped into a valley and split into two parts. There were about 191 passengers aboard the plane. [embedpost slug=”air-india-express-plane-crash-lands-in-india/”] Several Bollywood celebrities … Read more

Mahira Khan wishes dance guru Nigah Jee on his birthday

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Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has poured her heart out while wishing her dance guru Nigah Jee on his birthday. Taking to her Instagram account, the Superstar actress uploaded multiple pictures and videos with the dance guru and wrote a heartfelt wish for him. “Meray ustaad, meray pyaaray Nigah Jee. Thank you for being such an … Read more

Shahid Afridi enjoys rain with family

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Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi posted pictures on his social media account today. Boom Boom Afridi was seen enjoying the rain with his family. Taking to his Twitter account, Afridi wrote, “Enjoying the Karachi rain with my lovely family. Time for some pakoras and halwa.” [embedpost slug=”why-wont-shahid-afridi-allow-his-daughters-for-outdoor-sports/”] He went on to request people to stay … Read more

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