ULAN BATOR – Mongolia’s COVID-19 tally rose to 468,700 after 46 new local infections were recorded over the past 24 hours, the country’s health ministry said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, no new deaths were reported in the past day, and the country’s COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,108, the ministry said. So far, 66.8 percent of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday while noting the close relationship between the UN and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said that it was more urgent than ever for them to accelerate cooperation and devise common strategies to face the abounding challenges. “Today, the imperative to join forces, devise common strategies, and draw … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met here on Tuesday to discuss the issues faced by the Muslims globally, Minister for Information Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said it was a matter of pride for every Pakistani that the country was leading the entire Muslim Ummah. Talking to … Read more
Pakistan restricted Australia to 391 runs in the deciding third Test match at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Resuming at 232-5, Australia added 159 runs with Cameron Green scoring 79 and Alex Carey 67. For Pakistan, the pace duo of Naseem Shah (4-58) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-79) were the main wicket-takers. The series is tied … Read more
An American Youtuber named Arieh Smith, who operates the channel Xiaomanyc, released a video of his touching contact with owners of a Gujarati restaurant in a video that went viral. It gives me great pleasure to watch individuals from different nations learning about and loving desi culture. With his flawless Gujarati speaking talents, a YouTuber … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been informing us on what the event will be like this year. The fans count down the days until they can see the coveted ceremony that will honour the greatest of cinema. The Oscars ceremony in 2022 will be held at the Dolby Theatre, like it … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Intelligence and ANF Quetta held a joint operation and recovered 39,600kg of hashish from two female members of the inter-provincial drug trafficking gang. According to ANF spokesman, the two women were arrested from a passenger bus near Khanozai Tehsil in Pishin District. A total of 39,600kg hashish was recovered from … Read more
Avatar 2 is one of the most awaited films and it seems like fans will finally get a look at it in May. When the first trailer is expected to be released. It’s been speculated that the Avatar 2 teaser may be tied to another huge May movie. Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of … Read more
Priyanka Chopra Jonas may not be presenting at the Oscars in 2022, but she is still working with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. To co-host a pre-awards event with Mindy Kaling and Kumail Nanjiani, among others. Riz Ahmed and Gulistan Mirzaei will be among the VIP guests at the pre-Oscars dinner. According … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha Tuesday stressed upon making of concerted efforts by all the OIC member states to tackle the various challenges being faced by the Muslim Ummah. Addressing the inaugural session of the OIC-Council of Foreign Ministers, he said that the 48th session was being held … Read more
Parineeti Chopra, an ace Bollywood actress, is on a stellar streak of dishing out some fabulous desi looks for her fans these days and the recent one is quite ideal for a daytime wedding or a party. The Kill Dill actress turned to her Instagram to share a series of jaw-dropping snaps wearing an off-shoulder … Read more
Pakistan-based Australian social activist Shaniera Akram is celebrating her 40th birthday today and her husband former cricketer Wasim Akram made the day more special with a heartfelt note. Taking to Twitter, Wasim posted a picture of Shaniera and wished her a love-filled birthday. “Happy 40th birthday my love. You have grown into such a beautiful … Read more
PATTOKI: Punjab Police on Tuesday have arrested twelve people, including a marriage hall manager, in connection with the alleged killing of a papad vendor at the wedding. In the initial postmortem report, the doctors did not confirm the torture on the body of the deceased, however, every aspect of the incident is being investigated, said … Read more
World Water Day is being observed today (Tuesday) to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water and the sustainable management of fresh water resources. This year’s theme of the day is “Groundwater: making the invisible visible.” In a message in connection with World Water Day, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the government … Read more
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers currently in progress at the parliament house in Islamabad. The chairmanship was handed over by Niger Foreign Minister Ibrahim Yacoubou. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is chairing the session. In his opening remarks, Qureshi urged the OIC to forge … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 228 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). The overall count of the infected people climbed to 1,522,419 across the country, said the NCOC, the department leading Pakistan’s campaign against the pandemic. Statistics 22 Mar 22Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: … Read more
LAHORE: Alex Carey and Cameron Green each hit solid half centuries Tuesday to take Australia to 320-5 at lunch on the second day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Carey was unbeaten on 60 and Green 56 as the pair frustrated Pakistan during an unbroken 114-run partnership for the sixth wicket. … Read more
MIAMI: Daniil Medvedev will try to reclaim the world number one ranking and top seed Aryna Sabalenka chases her first final in 10 months at the ATP and WTA Miami Open. Men’s play starts Wednesday and women’s play begins Tuesday in the hardcourt tournament at Hard Rock Stadium, where highest seeds receive first-round byes. Serbia’s … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China and Pakistan were committed to enhancing their strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation. Speaking at a joint press conference with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Wang said he is paying his first visit to Pakistan since the outbreak of the COVID-19 … Read more
SUKKUR: Police have arrested the suspect involved in murdering a teenager girl within limits of Patni police station in Rohri district, Bol news reported on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Wahid Bukhsh Lashari, entered the house and tried to molest the 15-year-old girl, Pooja Awdh, while she was alone at home. Upon resistance to alleged … Read more
NEW DELHI – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,010,971 on Tuesday with 1,581 new cases registered in the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data. Another 33 deaths due to the pandemic were recorded since Monday morning, taking the death toll to 516,543. Currently there are 23,913 active COVID-19 … Read more
WELLINGTON – New Zealand reported 20,907 new community cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Among the new community infections, 4,291 were in the largest city Auckland. The rest of the cases were identified across the nation, including 3,488 in Canterbury, according to the ministry. In addition, there were … Read more
SEOUL – South Korea recorded 353,980 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, bringing the total number of infections to 9,936,540, the health authorities said Tuesday. The daily caseload was sharply up from 209,165 in the previous day, marking the first rebound in five days, according to the Korea Disease … Read more
BEIJING – The Chinese mainland on Monday reported 2,281 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission’s Tuesday report showed. Of the new local infections, 1,902 were reported in Jilin, 110 in Fujian, 67 in Liaoning, 43 in Heilongjiang, 31 in Shanghai, 25 each in Shandong and Guangdong, 14 in Jiangxi and 11 in Hebei. … Read more
RAWALPINDI: His Highness, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, the current situation in Afghanistan and bilateral defence relations between the two countries were discussed, said an Inter-Services … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia recorded 17,828 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Monday, bringing the total tally to 4,010,952, according to the health ministry. They included 407 new imported cases and 17,421 local transmissions, data released on the ministry’s website showed. A further 63 deaths have been reported from the pandemic, bringing the death toll … Read more
WELLINGTON: Australia captain Meg Lanning smashed an unbeaten 135 to steer the Women’s World Cup favourites to a five-wicket win over South Africa in Wellington on Tuesday. The match brought together the only two undefeated teams at this year’s tournament, with Australia already through to the semi-finals. South Africa had more to play for as … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)on Monday signed the Charter of Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan to raise donations for the people of the country suffering a humanitarian crisis. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha and President IsDB Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser inked the Charter witnessed by Foreign Minister Shah … Read more
