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Tim Kaine attributes violence against churches to the Supreme Court

Jean-Pierre has had a difficult first month as White House press secretary. Politico’s “West Wing Playbook,” says she has “baffled reporters with her responses”. White House press secretary Tim Kaine Jean-management Pierre’s of the daily press briefings however reportedly driving reporters away. Since Jean-Pierre took over the White House podium after Jen Psaki left. Politico’s … Read more

Rate of PCR test for Covid-19 detection slashed in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) on Saturday has fixed the maximum price of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test of Covid-19 at Rs4,800, slashing it from Rs6,500. According to a letter issued to all private laboratories, collection centres, and hospital labs of the province, the maximum price of the PCR test has been fixed … Read more

Two hospitals in China’s Xi’an closed over lockdown failures

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BEIJING: Two hospitals in China’s locked-down city of Xi’an, including one that refused to treat an eight-month pregnant woman who later miscarried, have been closed while they “rectify” mistakes, authorities said Thursday. The historic city, one of several in China experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, has been subject to strict home confinement for three weeks in line … Read more

Finland bars unvaccinated travellers to fight Omicron

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HELSINKI, Dec 28, 2021 (AFP) – Finland announced on Tuesday it would block entry for foreign travellers who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, as it steps up its fight against the highly mutated Omicron variant. Only foreign travellers with a negative Covid-19 test who can prove full vaccination or past infection will now be allowed … Read more

In New York, Omicron revives dark memories of a nightmarish 2020

Omicron patient allegedly flees from the quarantine facility in Karachi

NEW YORK – With restaurants in Brooklyn closing in rapid succession and lines at Covid-19 test centers swelling by the day, fears are growing in New York of a return to the nightmare of 2020, when the city was the global epicenter of the pandemic. In Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood alone, more than a dozen bars … Read more

PAK VS SA: Pakistan Team cleared to fly after testing negative for covid-19

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The 35-member national cricket contingent has been cleared to fly to South Africa after all members tested negative in the final round of Covid-19 testing on Thursday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. Pakistani squad of 35 members has been cleared to fly South Africa after all players tested negative for covid-19. Pakistan Cricket Board … Read more

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar undergoes COVID-19 test

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Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar underwent a coronavirus test after experiencing symptoms. According to the details, Usman Buzdar Punjab has quarantined himself after suffering from fever and cough. Meanwhile, he has canceled all official and private activities. Let it be known that many politicians including Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto … Read more

New Zealand Tour: Pakistan Cricket Team undergoes COVID-19 testing

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The national squad announced for the tour of New Zealand is undergoing COVID-19 testing at a local hotel. According to the details the players from Lahore have also reported to the hotel. The national squad and sports staff have also reached the hotel. Earlier, Misbah-ul-Haq had announced the 35-player squad for Pakistan’s tour to New … Read more