ISLAMABAD: China has provided reagent testing kits to Pakistan, Japan, the African Union in wake of new coronavirus epidemic and shared diagnosis and treatment plans with many countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here on Tuesday, “China is paying close attention to the development of the global new … Read more
Around Thirteen Hundred more Pakistani citizens arrived back home and eight Iranian citizens returned after immigration process at Pak-Iran border in Taftan. It was reported that the returning Thirteen Hundred Pakistani citizens screened by health teams deputed on Pak-Iran border in Taftan. Levies officials confirmed that pilgrims referred to quarantine and later allowed for traveling … Read more
The Peshawar High Court on Monday has issued directives for the employees working at different offices across province, in a bid to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus. During the hearing, Peshawar High Court stopped employees s from shaking hands and hugging each other. The judge has also ordered the workers suffering from cough, fever and … Read more
TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry asked the authorities of Iranian on Thursday to cancel the Friday prayers and any other congregations due to fears of novel coronavirus. According to the details, The Iranian IRNA news agency quoted the Health Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour saying that all forms of congregations must be canceled till further notice. Irans’s … Read more
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) bans direct flights between Pakistan and Iran for an indefinite period. As per details, CAA bans direct flights between Pakistan and Iran for an indefinite period. The ban came after the two confirmed cases of coronavirus surfaced in the country Notification issued by CAA said the ban on flights will become … Read more
Pakistan International Airlines PIA has suspended flight operations to China till March 31st amid Coronavirus outbreak with Wuhan as mainland. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) took the decision as a precautionary measure as the ongoing virus outbreak has claimed more than 2800 lives – mostly in China. Earlier Pakistan closed its borders with Iran following an … Read more
Sindh Chief Minister (Sindh CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah, while addressing press conference on Coronavirus, has urged not to panic; added 1,500 people identified that returned from Iran and entered Sindh. The press conference came after first two cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) emerged in Pakistan. One case was reported in Karachi, however; the other in … Read more
Pakistan Rail Services has been suspended with Iran, step taken as precaution amid Coronavirus outbreak across the border that has killed at least 17. Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed said on Wednesday that government has decided to shut Pakistan rail services with Iran to prevent coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan. In a statement, the minister … Read more
Pak Iran border continued to closed on fourth day today as fears across the region grows over a jump in new coronavirus infections. As per details, Pak Iran border continued to closed on fourth day due to coronavirus outbreak in Iranian cities. The government has arranged special screening process for proper checkup of over 270 … Read more
TEHRAN: Deputy health minister of Iran confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, amid a major outbreak in the Islamic republic of Iran. According to the sources of Arab News, Iraj Harirchi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during a press conference in Tehran on Monday with government spokesman … Read more
Iran has experienced the lowest turnout in a parliamentary election since 1979. Over 42.6% of eligible voters cast their ballots. Thousands of contenders, including reformers, have been banned by the officials. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called turnout stunning. He said Iran’s enemies have attempted to stop people from voting by exaggerating coronavirus outbreak. … Read more
Pakistan closed Pak-Iran borders on Sunday with Iran following a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the country. According to the details, Pakistan on Sunday announced that it would as a precautionary measure “temporarily” close Taftan border with Iran as an alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections, with the government gearing up measures … Read more
Financial Action Task Force, the global anti-money laundering watchdog on Friday put Iran on its blacklist after Tehran failed to comply with international anti-terrorism funding norms. According to the details, FATF had given Iran a February deadline to approve antiterrorism legislation or remain on the blacklist FATF stated Iran will remain on the FATF statement … Read more
TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus in the country on Wednesday, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said the two cases were confirmed in Qom city, south of Tehran. According to the sources of Anadolu Agency, A number of suspected cases were also quarantined in … Read more
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. According to the sources of Reuters, It is unclear whether the attempts to break into computer systems, including those of three Dutch universities, were successful. The hackers were attempting … Read more
TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani has given a speech marking the 41st anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution to encourage Iranian voters to participate in upcoming parliamentary elections. According to the sources of Reuters, State TV of Iran showed video footage of rallies in at least half a dozen cities outside the capital, including Mashhad, Ahvaz … Read more
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Iran Customs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for optimum trade facilitation. Reports said that both bodies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Electronic Exchange of Data. The signing ceremony was chaired by Member (Customs-Policy/Operation), FBR Muhammad Javed Ghani, and subsequently presided over by the acting Chairperson, … Read more
WASHINGTON: The U.S. military is preparing to report a more than 50% jump in cases of traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran’s missile attack on a base in Iraq last month, U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday. According to the details, The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an announcement, said there … Read more
TEHRAN: Top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell is expected in Tehran Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry announced a day ahead of the visit, amid new tensions over the Iranian nuclear issue. According to the sources of Arab News, foreign ministry spokesperson Abbas Moussavi said in a statement, “will visit Iran tomorrow for the first time since … Read more
At least three rocket attacks were carried out at the US embassy in Baghdad yesterday. At least three people were wounded in the attacks. Sources revealed that one rocket hit the embassy cafeteria whereas two other rockets came down a short distance away. The US accused Iran-backed military factions in Iraq. No group has accepted … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sworn that “there will not be another Holocaust” He promised this while giving a speech at a forum in Jerusalem at the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp. Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the international community to“join the vital effort of confronting Iran”. He said, “We have yet … Read more
Pakistan seeks to diffuse tensions between United States and Iran, said Ambassador Munir Akram in a debate on Thursday. According to details he said Pakistan seeks to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran. Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told this 15-member Council on Wednesday. He spoke in a … Read more
An academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert currently imprisoned in Iran on charges of espionage has reportedly refused an offer to become a spy for Tehran in return for her freedom, BOL News learnt. In the letters, addressed separately to a Mr. Vasiri, believed to be a deputy prosecutor in the Iranian judiciary, and a Mr. Ghaderi and … Read more
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qurashi arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday after completing his visit to Iran. According to the sources, Pakistani envoy Raja Ali Ejaz and Saudi official among others received the foreign minister at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. FM Shah Qureshi visits Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad Earlier, … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Khawaja Salman Rafique judicial remand extended till January 24 in Paragon Housing Society scandal. According to the details, Accountability court on Monday extended judicial remand. During the hearing, the court directed to hand over the copy of ex-director of the Paragon Housing Society Qaisar … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has arrived in Mashhad as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to diffuse tensions in the Middle East. On his arrival, Governor Mashhad Ali Reza Razm Hosseini warmly welcomed him. Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Imam Reza shrine and made special prayers for the security of Pakistan and the unity and solidarity … Read more
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is visiting Iran on Sunday to hold talks with Iranian leadership on current regional situation. The visit on Sunday comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf following the US assassination of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes at US targets in … Read more
US President Donald Trump said that the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely. United States warns against any new “massacre” as protests broke out after Iran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane. Iran said earlier it unintentionally downed a Ukrainian airliner outside Tehran, killing all 176 people aboard, in an abrupt about-turn after … Read more
