Two majors of the Pakistan Army were martyred after an aviation helicopter crashed at Siachen, said the military’s media wing on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) identified that martyred pilots as Major Irfan Bercha and Major Raja Zeeshan Jahanzeb. The ISPR said that as soon as the incident was reported search and rescue helicopters, … Read more
KUNMING, China: Boxes of roses, lilies and carnations pile up as influencer Caicai speaks into her smartphone from a small studio at Asia’s biggest flower market, with thousands of customers eagerly awaiting her view on the best deals. E-commerce is big business in China and influencers and live-streamers have made their fortunes showcasing products for luxury … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Police on Monday arrested seven more suspects involved in the lynching of a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot, Bol news channel reported. On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, the police continued raids and arrested six more suspects during the past 13 hours after identifying them through videos and mobile calls … Read more
The third day of the second test match between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been called off due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. The match officials made the decision at 02:00 pm local time, with no chance of the weather improving for the day. However, this has failed to keep the Babar Azam-led unit … Read more
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — It is “entirely possible” for China to perform a crewed lunar landing before 2030, said a senior Chinese scientist in deep-space exploration. “I personally think that as long as the technological research for manned moon landing continues, and as long as the country is determined (to achieve the goal), it … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced commencement of 10mmscfd natural gas production, with effect from December 1, 2021, from Hilal-1 and Iqbal-1 discoveries in Mari Gas Field to Pak Arab Fertilizers Limited (PFL). According to a statement issued by the company, both the discoveries were made in May and August 2020, respectively. In … Read more
After Junaid Safdar, Hamza Shahbaz has garnered praise for his singing skills as his videos crooning a couple of songs at a wedding event for Junaid Safdar went viral Monday. The video, which shows Hamza Shahbaz singing ‘Suhani chandni raatein hame sone nahin deti’ and ‘Hame tum se pyar kitna’, is from a pre-nuptial event for Safdar’s wedding … Read more
KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has appreciated the recommendations of the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (Smeda) for allowing export of Khashkhas and jaggery and also thanked the Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) for issuing/releasing the standard for both commodities, a statement said on Monday. The Unisame also expressed gratitude … Read more
ROME, Dec 6, 2021 (AFP) – People in Italy unvaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer go to the theatre, cinemas, live music venues or major sporting events under new rules that came into force Monday. Only those who have recently recovered from Covid-19 are exempt from the rules, which represent a significant tightening of restrictions in … Read more
MADRID: Russia claimed a third Davis Cup title on Sunday after Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev both won their singles matches to defeat Croatia. Medvedev’s 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 victory over Marin Cilic came after Rublev had earlier prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) over Borna Gojo, giving Russia an unassailable 2-0 lead in Madrid. Croatia’s greatest chance … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka High Commissioner Mohan Wijewickrama on Monday expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s action in the case of lynching of a Sri Lankan man in Sialkot. Mohan Wijewickrama said this during a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Executive Committee members which included Lt Gen (retd) Naeem Lodhi, Shunila Ruth and Nilofar … Read more
DHAKA: Rain triggered by a weakened cyclone washed out the third day of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dhaka on Monday. Match officials called off play at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at 2:00 pm, with no chance of the weather improving for the day. Only 63.2 overs of play were possible over … Read more
Police in the northeastern state of Nagaland on Monday filed a report against the Indian army, saying its troopers “blankly opened fire at the vehicle without any provocation,” resulting in the killing of many villagers and seriously wounding others. According to the police, at around 3:30 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, some coal mine labourers … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Football exports swelled 17.22 per cent during the first four months of the fiscal year 2021/22, compared with the exports during the corresponding period of the previous year, the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed. During the period from July-October 2021, footballs worth $50,148 were exported, compared with the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday rejected the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) appeals against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom Nawaz and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif. The appeals were heard by the apex court’s two-member bench comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. Read more: MDCAT mandatory for medical … Read more
LAHORE: The remains of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara, who was beaten to death and set ablaze by a mob in Sialkot over blasphemy, were sent to Sri Lanka with state honours on Monday. Read more: Wife of Sri Lankan man refutes blasphemy claim, demands justice for husband, kids Representing Punjab Chief Minister Usman … Read more
LONDON, Dec 5, 2021 (AFP) – The UK government has announced that those travelling into the country will need to show a negative coronavirus test pre-departure as it reintroduces Covid-19 restrictions due to the Omicron variant. From 0400 GMT on Tuesday, anyone travelling to the UK will have to show evidence of a negative lateral flow … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 4, 2021 (AFP) – Rio de Janeiro has decided “with sadness” to cancel its huge New Year’s celebration amid rising concerns over the spread of the new Covid-19 variant known as Omicron. The move also raises doubts about the city’s iconic Carnival in February. “We are going to cancel the official celebration … Read more
Iran said Monday it was ready to resume nuclear talks but based on draft proposals it submitted last week, accusing Western powers of stalling negotiations in Vienna. Last week, the Islamic republic returned to international talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal after a five-month pause. On Wednesday it submitted two draft … Read more
Thailand said Monday that the country has found its first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 after confirming that a U.S. visitor arriving from Spain tested positive. The 35-year-old traveller, flying from Spain by transiting through Dubai, entered with a negative RT-PCR test, but the on-arrival test returned a positive result on Dec. 1 and … Read more
BERLIN: The centre-left-led alliance forming Germany’s next government has declared ambitions to make Europe’s biggest economy greener and fairer. In their coalition agreement, the Social Democrats, the Greens and the liberal FDP addressed issues from climate protection to foreign policy to cannabis. Here are the main points of their roadmap for Germany: No new debt Germany’s … Read more
BANGKOK, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — Thailand said Monday that the country has found its first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19 after confirming that a U.S. visitor arriving from Spain tested positive. The 35-year-old traveler, flying from Spain by transiting through Dubai, entered with a negative RT-PCR test, but on-arrival test returned a positive result … Read more
BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. – – – – CANBERRA — South Australian authorities have warned the state’s border could still be slammed shut to interstate travelers in response to the Omicron variant. South Australia (SA) Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Executive Director Dr Shaista Sohail on Monday said that more than 7,000 students of various universities would participate in the mega national talent hunt programme with a view to developing team spirit and a healthy environment. Read more: Liverpool star Michael Owen joins PM’s Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive to groom football … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee recorded a surge of Rs1.7 against the dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Monday. The dollar is being traded at Rs175.70 at the opening of the interbank market. The exchange rate was closed at Rs176.77 on Friday December 3, 2021. Currency dealers said that the appreciation in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is set to leave for Brussels today on a three-day visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Sophie Wilmes. Read more: Shah Mehmood Qureshi visited Oman to condole over the death of Sultan Qaboos During his stay in Belgium’s capital city, the foreign … Read more
ANKARA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — Turkey on Sunday reported 19,357 new COVID-19 cases, raising its total tally of infections to 8,901,117, according to its health ministry. The death toll from the virus in Turkey rose by 185 to 77,830, while 24,278 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. A total of 350,937 tests were … Read more
Pakistani authorities claim to have arrested more than 100 people after a Sri Lankan factory manager was beaten to death and set ablaze by a mob who accused him of blasphemy. The vigilante attack caused outrage, with Prime Minister Imran Khan calling it a “day of shame for Pakistan” and later saying he had spoken … Read more
