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Pakistan to reopen Wagah border on July 15

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The government of Pakistan has decided to reopen the Wagah border to resume Afghan exports through the crossing. According to the details, a statement issued today said that the government decided to resume exports through the border on special requests from the Government of Afghanistan. The statement said a decision has been taken to facilitate Afghanistan’s … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan recovery toll surpass 161,000

Coronavirus cases Pakistan

Pakistan’s coronavirus recoveries have crossed 161,000 after 5,217 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. According to the latest figures by National Command Operation Center, the total number of recovered people has risen to 161,917. The total coronavirus cases in Pakistan have reached 251,625. Sindh has so far reported 105,533 cases, Punjab has 87,043, … Read more

Pakistan Stock Exchange records increase of 376 points

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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded an increase of 376 points during trading on Monday. According to the details, The KSE 100 Index started trading at 36,190 points. During the first hour of trading, an increase of 395 points was recorded while the index was trading at 36,585 points. It was reported that 146,183,816 shares … Read more

Prime Minister to chair Federal Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday

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Prime Minister Imran Khan to chair federal cabinet meeting tomorrow. According to the details, The meeting of the Federal Cabinet scheduled tomorrow at 12 noon, for which; a five-point agenda has been issued. Several ministers will attend the meeting via video link. The cabinet meeting will review the country’s security, political and economic situation, while … Read more

‘Pakistan will continue to support the struggle till IOK is liberated’

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Prime Minister Imran Khan, has recalled the commitment to stand with Kashmiris to protect their right of self-determination. In his message on the account of Kashmir Martyrs Day, Prime Minister said: Pakistan has always stood steadfast for the Kashmiri right to self-determination and will continue to support this just struggle till IOJK is liberated from … Read more

Oil prices slip before OPEC meeting, Asian Shares Up amid COVID-19

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On the first day of the business week, oil prices slipped as traders aim for the OPEC technical meeting this week. According to the details, the meeting is expected to ease the supply cuts that have been holding up crude prices. Brent crude decreases 27 cents to $42.97 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate … Read more

Federal Minister for Housing & Works tested positive for COVID-19

Federal Minister for Housing & Works tested positive for COVID-19

Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema has contracted the coronavirus. According to details, Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema tested positive for coronavirus. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”coronavirus-pakistan-confirms-65-deaths-2752-infections-in-a-single-day”] A spokesman for Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital said that Tariq Bashir Cheema was admitted to the isolation ward of PIMS … Read more

Lahore: Expo Center Field Hospital temporarily closed after all corona patients discharged

Lahore: Expo Center Field Hospital temporarily closed after all corona patients discharged

All the patients undergoing treatment at the field hospital set up for Coronavirus patients at Expo Center Lahore were discharged. According to the Punjab Health Department, the halls have been temporarily closed due to the discharge of patients from the isolation ward of 990 beds. The hospital had 110 doctors, nurses and paramedics. Punjab Health … Read more

National level committee formed to promote the construction Sector: Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has said that a committee has been formed at the national level for the promotion of the construction sector headed by Lt. Gen. Anwar Ali Haider. During a press conference in Islamabad with Lt. Gen. Anwar Ali Haider, chairman of the New Pakistan Housing Scheme, Shibli Faraz … Read more

Around 100 footballers, staff infected with COVID-19 in Saudi team

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As many as 97 footballers and staff have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as Saudi football clubs resume training for the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Football League competitions. According to the media reports, Saudi Arabian Football Federation said that 1,351 tests were conducted out between June 21 and July 8, resulting in 50 … Read more

Pakistan COVID-19 cases tally hit 248,872 with 5,197 deaths

Coronavirus cases Pakistan

Pakistan reports 74 more deaths due to the novel coronavirus outbreak bringing the death tally to 5,197, with 248,872 confirmed cases. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 2,521 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Confirmed Cases  Sindh has become the worst-hit province by the … Read more

US President finally wears mask in public amid COVID-19 pandemic

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For the first time, President of the United States Donald Trump wore mask in public since the COVID-19 pandemic. Donald Trump visited Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington, where he met wounded soldiers and health care workers. “I’ve never been against masks but I do believe they have a time and a place,” “I think … Read more

UNSG calls for efforts to protect women rights amid Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic has exposed global inequality, UN chief

United Stations (UN) Secretary-General UNSG Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to protect the health and rights of women and girls in the wake of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In a message on Sunday, Guterres said corona virus is deepening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities particularly for women and girls. He warned that with many countries … Read more

Provision of relief to the poor segments of society is our top priority: PM

Provision of relief to the poor segments of society is our top priority: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that providing relief to the poor segments of the society is the top priority, a strategy must be formulated to revive the economy and keep the people safe from coronavirus. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of the Economic Think Tank, which was also attended by Finance Advisor … Read more

Emirates Airlines hints to lay off 9,000 more employees

Emirates Airlines hints to lay off 9,000 more employees

Emirates Airlines has hinted to lay off 9,000 employees amidst coronavirus pandemic. The airline has already laid off 10% of its total workforce. According to the details, the dismissal of 9,000 more employees means that the airline will lay off 15% of its employees. Emirates Airlines has a total of 270 aircraft and suspended its … Read more

Rekha’s security guard tests positive for coronavirus

Rekha's security guard tests positive for coronavirus

Legendary actress Rekha’s bungalow has been sealed as her security guard has tested positive for coronavirus. Rekha’s bungalow in Bandra has two security guards at the entrance. Rekha has not revealed any official statements yet.   The guard has been taken to treatment in BKC. Whereas, the civic body has declared Rekha’s residence as a containment … Read more

California Jail to release 8000 inmates to increase distancing amid COVID-19

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Around 8,000 inmates of California Jail could be eligible for early release by the end of August under a plan that aims to increase physical distancing and slow the spread of the coronavirus illness COVID-19 in the state’s prison system. Media reports said that Nearly 5,850 cases had been confirmed in the department as of … Read more

Karim Benzema leads Real Madrid to win with 2-0 over Alaves

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La Liga winning chances of Real Madrid goes high after Karim Benzema leads his team to a 2-0 victory over Alaves in an enticing match on Friday. Karim Benzema took over the armband and then penalty duties, firing in from the spot before teeing up Marco Asensio to add a second at the Alfredo di … Read more