Latest Pakistani News: February 2020

Saturday, 29 February 2020

How Beatrice the Contessa is marrying into a family much posher than her own

Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 36, will inherit his family's ancestral seat, the 18th Century neoclassical-style Villa Mapelli Mozzi, in northern Italy.

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Cruise ship crew pepper spray brawling passengers over feared mutiny

Angry passengers began fighting on board the MSC Meraviglia which had been denied permission to dock at three Caribbean ports over fears the vessel was carrying coronovirus patients.

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Friday, 28 February 2020

Wheat sacks worth millions stolen from govt’s warehouse in Shikarpur

A team of anti-corruption unit seized records of a government warehouse in Sindh’s Shikarpur after finding theft of thousands of wheat sacks worth over Rs250 million. The anti-corruption authorities have exposed a wheat theft scandal as thousands of sacks were vanished from a warehouse of Sindh’s Food Department in Shikarpur over alleged misappropriation by some […]

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Collecting Rs. 1 Billion revenue from multiple levies in the province

EPay Punjab within the first five months has collected over Rs. 1 billion revenue from multiple levies in the province. EPay Punjab is the first-ever government payment aggregator for citizen facilitation and ease of business. This was disclosed in a progress review meeting of Punjab Information Technology Board presided by Chairman PITB Azfar Manzoor. Faisal […]

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Modern thermal scanners installed for screening of Corona Virus.

The concrete steps of the government have halted the corona virus in the country.

According to News, no new case of Corona virus has been reported in the last 24 hours, till now only 2 patients have confirmed the virus.

The condition of both the patients treated in Pakistan is also out of danger, the Health Ministry said that concrete steps have been taken to deal with the corona risk. The Pak-Iran border remained closed for the sixth day. Direct flights have been banned. The process of returning 300 Pakistani nationals on the Iranian border has also been started.

Border officials say only Pakistanis will be allowed to come from Iran; people from Iran and other countries are not allowed to cross the border, while only Iranian nationals from Pakistan are allowed to visit their country. The visitors are kept in quarantine.

Screening is also underway at the border. Emergency has been imposed in the border districts, Assistant Specialist Dr. Zafar Mirza said that the initiatives taken were less affected, Pakistan was being screened at airports, More than fifty countries around the world are infected with the Corona virus, and the Chinese government wants to cure the affected Pakistanis in China.

Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority took another important step in preventing the Corona virus; a modern thermal scanner was installed at Islamabad Airport for those coming from abroad, which automatically checks for fever and flu. Yes, it will be able to scan more passengers in less time, the scanner is able to test the suspected patients with 100% accuracy.

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Pakistan is likely to host Asia Cup 2020 in Dubai

The president of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly has said that Asia Cup 2020 will be held in Dubai featuring both India and Pakistan. “Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and both India and Pakistan will play,” Ganguly was quoted saying to a news agency before ACC meeting, scheduled […]

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Fight breaks out between students groups, guards at Punjab University

Several students and guards were injured in a clash between two student organizations at Punjab University. According to university sources, the dispute occurred in the university’s Department of Gender Studies, but the cause of the collision has not yet been determined. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital where the doctors say their condition […]

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UN Chief calls for cease-fire before Syria gets ‘entirely out of control’

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday voiced “grave concern” about the escalation of fighting in northwest Syria and reiterated his call for a ceasefire. “In recent days I have warned repeatedly about the risk of a serious escalation of the hostilities in northwest Syria. I fear that with the events of the past 24 […]

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Pak. EU sign € 13M agreement for public fin. management

he European Union agreed to provide €13 million grant to Pakistan improve its fiscal policies and budget preparations, said an announcement issued on Friday. The agreement was signed in Islamabad in the presence of Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar and the grant will be provided under EU’s Public Financial Management Support Program. Secretary Economic […]

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Five killed in a boiler blast at Chunian factory

According to rescue sources, five people were killed on Saturday and several more injured after a boiler blast at a factory in the Chunian locality of Punjab. Efforts were underway to douse the fire and clear out the debris resulting from the incident, it is not immediately clear what caused the blast, and an investigation […]

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Mushtaq Maher appointed as new IG Sindh, notification issued

Islamabad: Federal government has appointed senior police officer Mushtaq Maher as new IG Sindh. Regular notification has been issued in this regard.

Similarly, Dr. Kalim Imam, Sindh’s IG, was posted as IG National Highway and Motorway Police. Kaleem Imam is a Police Service Grade 21 officer. Kaleem Imam was removed from the post of IG Sindh today.

Assistant special Firdous Ashiq Awan tweeted, saying that Mushtaq Maher has been posted as IG Sindh.

She said that the federal cabinet has approved the appointment of IG Sindh Mushtaq Maher. Mushtaq Maher has been posted as IG Sindh on the demand of Sindh government

Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the appointment of new IG was done on the demand of the Sindh government and the advice of the governor. We hope that the new IG will ensure the establishment of law and order in Sindh, overcoming political affiliations.

وفاقی کابینہ نے مشتاق مہر کو آئی جی سندھ تعینات کرنے کی منظوری دے دی۔ نئے آئی جی کی تعیناتی سندھ حکومت کے مطالبے اور گورنر کی مشاورت سے کی گئی ہے۔ امید کرتے ہیں نئے آئی جی سیاسی وابستگیوں سے بالاتر ہو کر سندھ میں امن وامان کے قیام اور جرائم کی بیخ کنی کو یقینی بنائیں گے۔

— Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) February 28, 2020

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Corona virus: Screening of prisoners in Balochistan jails

QUETTA: Balochistan government has decided to screen prisoners in prisons in the province in view of the Corona virus.

Talking to media, Malik Mohammad Yousuf, the IG prisons of the province, said that there is no jail overcrowd in the province except Quetta Jail, so there is no more disturbing situation in the province’s prisons with regard to Corona.

He said that the department has decided to screen all prisoners of the province for which a post has been sent to the health department.

IG prisons say that all prisons in the province are being sprayed while cleaning facilities are being improved.

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The historic peace agreement between the US and the Taliban will be signed today

The historic peace agreement will be signed today in Qatar to end a two-decade long war between the US and the Taliban.

Under the Doha agreement, US forces will be withdrawn from Afghanistan, while the Taliban are guaranteed that Afghan territory will not allow terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda, to be used.

Representatives from 50 countries including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the ceremony.

The agreement between the United States and the Taliban in Doha, the capital of Qatar, will prove to be the best milestone not only in historical but also on peace, security and prosperity in Afghanistan.

The Doha peace agreement will not only end the nineteen-year war between the US and the Taliban, but also pave the way for lasting peace in the region, including Pakistan.

Under the Doha agreement, full ceasefire will be ensured in Afghanistan; follow-up of the agreement will include talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government for permanent peace.

The agreement will pave the way for the evacuation of 14,000 US and 17,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan.

There have been several successful and unsuccessful periods of the ongoing talks between the United States and the Taliban in 2018, the result of these negotiations and the desire for peace from the sides, facilitating the signing of the US and Taliban on the Afghan peace agreement in Doha, facilitating Pakistan. There is a victory in the statement that Pakistan has said that there is no military solution to the Afghan problem.

According to a new schedule of signatures, the peace agreement will signed at 5:45 pm according to Pakistani time.

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US Taliban acknowledges efforts of Pakistan: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban is a great honor for Pakistan and they acknowledges peace efforts.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is in Doha to attend the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between the US and the Taliban at the invitation of Qatar.

In this regard, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he hoped that a peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban would be signed tomorrow (February 29) and representatives from 50 countries, including foreign ministers from different countries, would attend the ceremony.

He said it was a great honor for Pakistan and acknowledgment of Pakistan’s efforts.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said India tried its best to obstruct the Afghan peace deal, Pakistan’s identity was emerging and India was going down.

Speaking to the Pakistani community in Doha later, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the US and Taliban peace deal would not benefit Afghanistan and Pakistan but the entire region would have its benefit. If there is stability, then there will be opportunities for bilateral trade promotion.

He said that peace in Afghanistan will help achieve peace, we will benefit from 1000 KSA projects, peace in Afghanistan will restore our Central Asia links and we will have cheaper electricity in case of hydropower.

He said that our future is linked to peace in Afghanistan. When we said that the Afghan issue had to be resolved through negotiations, it was ridiculed.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the future of Afghanistan has to be decided by the Afghans themselves. They also have to decide what they want to set the future scenario for.

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One in ten Britons could end up in hospital with coronavirus, warns NHS

Britain's 20th coronavirus case has tonight been confirmed - the first time a patient has caught the infection on British soil. Emergency guidelines to combat the spread will be published next week.

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RICHARD EDEN: Princess Beatrice and fiance pick his three-year-old son Wolfie to be best man

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Bea's fiance, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has asked his son, Christopher to do the honours when they tie the knot at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.

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Sajid Javid reveals his plans to reduce income tax basic rate by 2p in the next Budget

Sajid Javid said he planned a tax cutting programme which included a reduction to stamp duty and relief for capital investment. His remarks will put pressure on Britain's new Chancellor.

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Top vet on how to transform the lives of Britain's dogs and cats with HALF of them now overweight

EMMA MILNE: The average food bill for a dog is £100 per month, and increasing numbers of owners think nothing of spending more on their pet's food than their own.

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Tesco manager jailed for six years after dumping man's body in woodland when he died during chemsex

Hiran Chauhan, 24, went to the home of Neil Cuckson, 32, after they chatted on dating app Grindr and discussed taking drugs, Manchester Crown Court heard.

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Coronavirus 'could be 1,000 times more infectious than SARS, scientists warn

Researchers from Nankai University in Tianjin, northern China have discovered the way coronavirus binds to cells in the human body is akin to far more aggressive diseases like HIV.

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Punjabi folktales through prism of younger generation

The Punjabi folklores travel from person to person and sometimes from generation to generation as these are part of oral history based on word of mouth, it was stated by speakers during one of the sessions on Punjabi folk songs and tales during the recently held at the 8th Lahore Literary Festival. The session on […]

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Nigerian artist turns plastic waste into fashion to raise awareness

The sight of discarded plastic bottles and bags floating in the open drains of Nigeria’s megacity Lagos moved visual artist Adeyemi Emmanuel to despair. So one day last year he began collecting bits of discarded plastic and used them to make a backpack. Seeing a way to raise environmental awareness in fashion-conscious Nigeria, Emmanuel in […]

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Hong Kongers turn out for indie club’s last performance as coronavirus forces closure

Hundreds of Hong Kongers sporting face masks pulsated under strobe lights at a reknowned indie club for the last time on Thursday as cancellations by performers due to the coronavirus have forced the venue to close. The music house known as Hidden Agenda: This Town Needs (TTN) opened its doors in 2009 and quickly attracted […]

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Urdu at home and abroad

When Quaid-e-Azam envisioned Urdu as Pakistan’s only and only national language over seven decades ago it speaks volumes of Urdu being pertinent and practical language with immense promise and potential. And with one estimate of Urdu being the language of over a billion of the world’s seven billion plus takes this language beyond borders and […]

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Belgian researchers try out insect butter

Belgian waffles may be about to become more environmentally friendly. Scientists at Ghent University in Belgium are experimenting with larva fat to replace butter in waffles, cakes and cookies, saying using grease from insects is more sustainable than dairy produce. Clad in white aprons, the researchers soak Black soldier fly larvae in a bowl of […]

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Thursday, 27 February 2020

Fears Heathrow eco-bombshell could pose a threat to ALL future transport projects

The Court of Appeal ruled that the £14 billion expansion of Heathrow airport was illegal - because the Government failed to take into account its legal duty to curb climate change.

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NHS 'failing to test for rare diseases at birth', experts warn

Thousands of UK babies are at risk of disability or death because they are not being screened for rare diseases, experts said. Ava Morton (pictured) was diagnosed with a rare illness at age three.

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Oxford University lecturer pleads guilty to indecent child images

Peter King taught philosophy part-time at Pembroke College until he emailed students to say he had been suspended last Friday.

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Theresa May tells of sobering moment she was first told of Manchester Arena terror attack

In an interview with ITV about the work of MI5, Theresa May revealed that she first heard about the planned strike on the heart of British government from officials at the intelligence agency.

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Govt swings into action; suspends flights to Iran

Pakistan on Thursday shut schools in several areas and suspended flights to and from Iran to try to stop the spread of new coronavirus, after reporting its first cases of the infection, officials said. Authorities shut schools in Sindh, including Karachi where the first case was reported, and Balochistan, which borders Iran. They also began […]

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Pakistan warns India to not test its capabilities, resolve

Pakistan is fully alive to all internal and external threats and will render every sacrifice to protect its security and territorial integrity with full capacity and resolve, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar said on Thursday. Addressing a news conference, he reiterated the firm resolve of Pakistan government, armed forces and […]

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Sporadic violence in New Delhi continues as death toll hits 35

The death toll in ongoing communal riots in India’s capital New Delhi has risen to 34, a Health Ministry official said on Thursday. The number of fatalities was 27 on Wednesday but seven more deaths were reported overnight, said the official, requesting anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media. He added that more […]

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Ceremony held at CPO to honour cops

Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir said that it is the tradition of Punjab Police to encourage the officers and officials who showed bravery, valour and diligence during their duties and its major objective is to motivate them for future for protection of wealth and lives of people and also elimination of criminals with […]

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Iran cancels Friday congregations as coronavirus death toll rises to 26

Iran said on Thursday its death toll from coronavirus has risen to 26, the highest number of fatalities from the virus outside China, and the total number of infected people now stands at 245, including several senior officials. The outbreak prompted authorities to call off Friday prayer congregations in several cities including Tehran, state TV […]

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World heritage and Pakistan

World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. Places such as the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in […]

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Saudi Arabia halts entry for Umrah amid coronavirus

Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended foreigners’ entry for Umrah pilgrimage and tourism from countries including Pakistan where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases outside China deepened fears of a pandemic. Pakistan confirmed its first two cases of the deadly contagion – medically named COVID-19 – on Wednesday night with federal […]

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Pakistan concerned over US-India defence agreements

Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concern over violence against Muslims, including desecration of mosques, in New Delhi and said Pakistani leadership as well as the international community has raised their concerns with India on the situation. At a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said the state oppression that the Kashmiri people have […]

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Pakistan, Qatar agree to expand economic ties

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the robust political and economic partnership existing between the two brotherly countries. Prime Minister Imran Khan paid a day-long visit to Doha on Thursday. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, […]

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CM Murad, Shafqat Mahmood discuss introducing uniform syllabus in country

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood in a meeting here at CM House on Thursday discussed introduction of similar syllabus designed by the federal education ministry all over Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Murad Shah said that the designing of the school syllabus was provincial subject after the […]

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Senate body calls for National Action Plan against coronavirus

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior in its emergency meeting on Thursday expressed grave concern over the confirmation of first two cases of coronavirus in Pakistan, declared it as ‘National Security Hazard’ and asked the government to devise Anti-Coronavirus National Action Plan to battle this deadly epidemic. The Committee discussed in detail the measures taken […]

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Murad orders setting up control room for screening coronavirus patients

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said that the detection of one case coronavirus in Karachi is a serious issue, therefore his government has decided to screen all those people who have travelled to Iran and returned and even their family members with whom they have closely interacted. Addressing a press conference […]

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LG Act 2013 to become more power after amendment: minister

Local Government Act 2013 would be proved more powerful, more effective and more authorized Act by amendments made after the consultations with the elected representatives. This was disclosed by Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh Minister for Local Government and Information while addressing a two-day workshop arranged under the auspicious of local council association Sindh at […]

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Afghan govt’s team to hold talks with Taliban on agenda

Afghan officials say a 6-member government delegation was sent to Qatar on Thursday for first meeting with the Taliban on agenda for the negotiations, state media reported. Afghanistan national television reported that Taliban had suggested to the Afghan government to send a delegation to hold discussion on the agenda for the intra-Afghan dialogue. “This is […]

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Correlation between climate change, food security highlights

Climate Change is directly or indirectly effects food chain supply, milk chain supply, fodder production and air quality in Pakistan while there is dire need to highlight the issues in effective ways. This was stated by the speakers at one day workshop, “Climate Change Resilience, Regenerative Livestock Farming and Climate Smart Agriculture” at University of […]

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Another polio case emerges in Punjab

Another polio case emerged in Punjab province on Thursday from Dera Ghazi Khan area, raising the total number of cases in the year 2020 to 19. According to a report by Punjab anti-polio program, the case was confirmed in eight-month-old minor in union council Taunsa of the DG Khan. Following the emergence of polio case, […]

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Governor advises bureaucracy to work hand in hand with govt

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that bureaucracy working hand in hand with government can do away with any challenge not in years and months but in days. When bureaucracy makes justice-based decision then it is not need to worry about. We have purged all the institutions of political interference. Merit and transparency is […]

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Mask prices surge in Karachi as Pakistan confirms first two cases of coronavirus

Price of surgical masks skyrocketed in Karachi on Thursday after two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the country. According to reports, masks have either disappeared from medical stores in the city or are being sold at exorbitant prices across the metropolis. A medical store owner told a box of ordinary surgical masks which would […]

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‘They saw I was alone, they saw my cap, beard, clothes and saw me as a Muslim’

Mohammad Zubair was on his way home from a local mosque in northeast New Delhi when he came across a large crowd. He turned towards an underpass to avoid the commotion; it proved to be a mistake. Within seconds, he was cowering on the ground surrounded by more than a dozen young men, who began […]

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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Sir Keir Starmer on course to cruise to victory in the Labour leadership race

Sir Keir is predicted to get 53 per cent of votes in the first round of counting which would be enough for him to surpass the 50 per cent threshold needed to win the race to replace Jeremy Corbyn.

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Father of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali calls for inquest into his son's death

Earlier this year, judges concluded that Midrar Ali (pictured) was brain-stem dead and ruled that doctors could lawfully stop providing life-support treatment.

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Female teacher, 46, groomed and had sex with schoolgirl, 15

Salford teacher Kim Connor had sex with the girl, who cannot be named, when she was 15 in 2005. Minshull St Crown Court heard the girl was inspired to press charges following the #MeToo movement.

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Former sailor spends 900 hours building a matchstick Mayflower

David Reynolds, 61, used 70,000 matches to create his Mayflower replica. The retired sailor, who lives in Southampton, said his impressive creation was made over two years.

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Protesters clash with police for a second day at site of planned migrant detention camp

Riot police on the Greek island of Lesbos yesterday fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters against the creation of a new detention centre for migrants.

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Saudi Arabia temporarily BANS religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca to prevent the coronavirus

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca or Medina to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom

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Must do better! Just one in three children picks up litter when they see it, survey shows

Levels of nature decline are growing among Britons. Danny and Jojo Eisawy (pictured), from Kent, bought litter pickers and said they would pick up as much waste as possible.

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County lines child victims 'are treated as criminals'

A report by the watchdog said police forces are failing to use all available techniques to combat the exploitation of children by county lines gangs.

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'Submarine' Boris Johnson FINALLY surfaces to face PMQs

Boris Johnson was mauled in the Commons with jibes that he is a 'part-time PM' who does not 'care' about flooding victims.

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Ex-MI5 chief Jonathan Evans says the most serious terrorists should get 'whole life' jail sentences

Jonathan Evans, who retired as director general of the Security Service in 2013 and is now a cross-bench peer, also said he fully backed the Government's tougher terror sentencing laws.

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How George Clooney's coffee leaves a very bitter taste

Thanks partly to George, Nespresso, with its sleek machines and jewel-like pods, is the most covetable brand of the lot, accounting for 30 per cent of coffee-pod sales in the UK.

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Top secondary school students are choosing 'easy' books like David Walliams, study finds

A Renaissance UK report found bright students are opting for 'endless' texts from Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and novels by David Walliams such as Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy.

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All potential students could be made to apply to university AFTER they get their A-levels

A post-qualification scheme would also tackle the rise of 'attainment offers' whereby pupils only need to gain low A-level grades such as two Es to secure places.

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Boris Johnson pledges £236million to end rough sleeping 'once and for all'

The Prime Minister said: ‘It is simply unacceptable that we still have so many people sleeping on the streets'. He will today pledge nearly a quarter of a million pounds to tackle the problem.

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Justice is denied 'almost to point of being extinguished', says the Chief Inspector of Constabulary

Tom Winsor accused politicians of not caring about the state of the country's courts because it was not a vote winner like schools or hospitals during a conference in central London on Wednesday.

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Samaritans drop new CEO after claims he bullied staff during former role

Jeremy Hughes will no longer head the suicide prevention charity after an investigation exposed alleged payments of up to £750,000 to Alzheimer's Society staff silenced by NDAs.

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Bungling burglar gets stuck on a third floor window ledge and has to be rescued by firefighters

Video shows construction worker Suhant B, 28, being helped down a ladder by two firefighters in Bangalore, India. It is thought he tried to break into the home, but couldn't get in because of a grill.

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Sir Martin Sorrell is faced with shelling out £100million to his second wife

RICHARD KAY: Fifteen years ago, Sir Martin Sorrell paid a then record divorce settlement of more than £29 million to his first wife, Sandra Finestone, after 33 years of marriage.

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ALISON BOSHOFF tells how Duffy shot to worldwide fame then vanished for a decade

ALISON BOSHOFF: While some contemporaries such as Adele went on to enormous global successes, Duffy simply disappeared. Her second album, Endlessly, flopped in 2010 and that was that.

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Tom Watson must NOT be given a peerage, says Lord Brittan's widow

Lady Brittan told friends Tom Watson had 'exploited his political platform to give credibility to unfounded smears about innocent people when he was in the House of Commons'.

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Meghan Markle thinks she and Prince Harry are 'picked on'

'Meghan Markle said if anyone should feel insulted, it should be them. To insinuate they were somehow abusing their privileges is absurd,' a close friend told DailyMail.com.

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Bill Turnbull loses his ear piece contact lenses and teeth presenting GMB turning studio into chaos

Bill Turnbull, 64, is standing in for regular Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan this week while he takes a break. Bill sent the crew into hysterics as the show got off to a chaotic start.

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Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Michael Willis, 74, is jailed for 18 months

Michael Willis was caught after police raided his yacht in Plymouth. He had previously told police in interview that he had been 'intrigued by the Jimmy Savile affair'.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2020

TEN DAYS and STILL no Boris Johnson visit to flood victims

Flood-hit families have slammed the government for its response to the severe weather conditions and criticised the PM for his no-show in areas such as Yorkshire, South Wales and the South West.

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Paramedic foster mum 'killed baby after losing her temper'

Sarah Higgins, 42, allegedly inflicted catastrophic brain injuries on ten-month-old Skyla Giller while caring for the baby alone at home in West Yorkshire.

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Placido Domingo APOLOGISES to women who accused him of sexual harassment

The 79-year-old Spanish opera singer (pictured) said he was sorry for the 'pain that I caused' and acknowledged that women had feared speaking out because of his high profile.

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Locusts enter Congo for the first time since 1944

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation said the cluster of desert locusts arrived on Friday on the western shore of Lake Alberta near the town of Bunia.

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World's oldest man dies aged 112 just days after he received accolade from Guinness Book of Records

Chitetsu Watanabe died 13 days after he was named the world's oldest living man by the Guinness Book of World Records. He was given his certificate at a care home in Niigata, his hometown.

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'Off-duty cop' fires into a crowd and shoots three people during a carnival brawl in Brazil

Authorities in the Brazilian state of Bahia are searching for an off-duty police officer who reportedly participated in a brawl at a carnival and shot at least three people on Monday.

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Maya gets emotional on seeing crowd chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during PSL 2020

Actress Maya Ali, who was snapped cheering for her team Quetta Gladiators recently, has said that whether we play for different teams, one thing she always witnesses during the PSL matches is that we all gather for Pakistan as a nation. The Diyar-e-Dil actress took to Instagram and shared some photos clicked during Quetta Gladiators […]

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Ali Zafar says his new PSL 5 song is ready

Singer and actor Ali Zafar shared that the song for Pakistan Super League’s fifth edition he was working on is finally ready. Owing to some social media users’ view that Ali Zafar’s PSL anthem was far better than the current anthem Tayyar Hain, the singer decided to release a new unofficial anthem. The singer took […]

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Shaneira excited over special gift from Karachi Kings

Activist turned actor Shaniera Akram is elated to have her own personalized Karachi Kings jersey to support her favourite team during Pakistan Super League’s fifth edition. She is the wife of former Pakistan skipper and incumbent Karachi Kings president Wasim Akram. Taking to Instagram on Monday, an excited Shaniera shared a picture of T-shirt gifted […]

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John Abraham to produce social entrepreneur Revathi Roy’s biopic

Bollywood actor John Abraham will be co-producing the biopic on Revathi Roy, the much-acclaimed social entrepreneur who started Asia’s first all-women taxi service ‘Hey Deedee’ and the first all-women last-mile delivery service. John’s JA Entertainment, Grewal’s Red Ice Films and Anil Bohra’s Vyka Entertainment are joining hands to co-produce Roy’s biopic. The film, which is […]

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‘Bhoot: Part One — The Haunted Ship’ flops at the box office

Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship’ has failed to impress the cine-goers, as a result of which, the earnings have been low. In four days of its run at the box office, the film has earned Rs 18.68 crore, reported trade analyst Taran Adarsh. On the opening day, ‘Bhoot’ minted Rs 5.10 […]

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Harvey Weinstein found guilty on rape and sexual assault charges

Producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of a felony sex crime and rape, three years after several bombshell reports exposed his history of alleged sexual assault and kick-started the #MeToo movement, the New York Times reports. He is due to be sentenced on March 11. The guilty verdicts covered just two of the five charges […]

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Mehwish gratified over progress work on washrooms at Jinnah International Airport

Nearly a month after Mehwish Hayat was irked by the ‘dirty and stinking’ ladies room at Karachi airport, the actress was gratified over the progress work being carried out. The Load Wedding actress took to Twitter sharing some photos from the progress work and wrote, “So gratifying to pass through KHI Airport today & see […]

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Good or bad co-host? Ahsan Khan finally responds to Sanam Jung

Actor, philanthropist and host Ahsan Khan responded to criticism about him not being a good co-host. He appeared on ARY News show Har Lamha Purjosh on Monday. When host Waseem Badami asked him that Sanam Jung has not spoken highly of him as a co-host, Ahsan said: “I feel if I am doing a show, […]

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Shahid celebrates birthday with Mira Rajput, Pankaj and friends

Actor Shahid Kapoor celebrated his 39th birthday with wife Mira Rajput and father Pankaj Kapur in Chandigarh, where he is shooting for ‘Jersey’. The Kapoors hosted an intimate birthday bash for Shahid on the eve of his birthday and the party saw only his family and close friends in attendance. Pictures and videos from the […]

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Being a mother has been the most important thing for me: Karisma

Actress Karisma Kapoor, who is making her digital debut with ALTBalaji and ZEE5 web series ‘Mentalhood,’ says the show was able to resonate with her because it puts spotlight on a mother. Talking to reporters at the show’s trailer launch event on Monday, Karisma said nothing is more important to her than being a mother […]

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I like to doodle: Manushi

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, who is making her Bollywood debut opposite actor Akshay Kumar in “Prithviraj”, says she has been into doodling for some time now and that it’s something she does to explore her creative side whenever she gets a chance. “I have been into doodling for some time now and it’s something […]

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My birthday should be a holiday: Urvashi

Actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, who has turned 26 on Tuesday, says her birthday should be a holiday. Urvashi on Monday night took to Instagram, where she shared a racy photograph of herself. She captioned the image: “Today the sun shined a little extra, just for me. #HappyBirthday to the most amazing person […]

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Shahrukh Khan’s picture with Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and her daughter goes viral

As superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s 1994 film ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’ clocked 26 years, his co-star Suchitra Krishnamoorthi treated their fans to an epic selfie of the duo together with her daughter Kaveri Kapur. She also tweeted about the film, which marked her debut in Bollywood, and wrote that she was “blessed” to be a […]

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Mouni and Varun Sharma to feature in Mika Singh’s Holi song

Actors Mouni Roy, Varun Sharma and Sunny Singh will be seen in a Holi special song, which has been sung by Mika Singh and Abhinav Shekhar. “This song is really special for me, I always wanted to create something fresh for Holi. It was amazing experience working with Mika paaji and Remo sir,” Abhinav said. […]

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Vin Diesel feels pressure playing superhero

It was not easy for Hollywood star Vin Diesel to prepare for the role of a superhero in the upcoming film “Bloodshot”. Diesel recently took to Instagram and posted a video about making the film, explaining about the pressure he faced while filming “Bloodshot”. Directed by Dave Wilson, the action movie follows super-soldier Ray, aka […]

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Rajinikanth’s next film is titled ‘Annaatthe’

After the recently released ‘Darbar’, superstar Rajinikanth has taken up the next project, his 168th, titled “Annaatthe”. The film is directed by Siva who has churned out hits like ‘Viswasam’ last year. “Thalivar168 is Annaatthe,” Sun Pictures, producers of the Rajinikanth movie, said in its official Twitter handle. The cast includes Keerthy Suresh, Prakarshraaj, Khushbu […]

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Bushfires burned a fifth of Australia’s forest: study

Australia’s wildfires have destroyed more than a fifth of the country’s forests, making the blazes “globally unprecedented” following a years-long drought linked to climate change, researchers said Monday. Climate scientists are currently examining data from the disaster, which destroyed swathes of southeastern Australia, to determine to what extent they can be attributed to rising temperatures. […]

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Monday, 24 February 2020

55,000 sugar bags seized in raid on Sharifs’ mills

A team comprising personnel of intelligence agencies, police and officials of the provincial industries department on Monday raided a sugar mill owned by the Sharif family near Channigoth, “recovering more than 55,000 sugar bags hoarded there”. According to the sources, the team sealed the godown after seizing the sugar bags worth millions of rupees. None […]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security detail is branded 'unworkable'

A row has reportedly broken out as to who will foot the bill to keep Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and their son Archie safe as they continue to live in Canada.

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Vigilantes attack home Karen Matthews shares with her convicted paedophile fiancée

Vigilantes have attacked the home Britain's 'worst mother' Karen Matthews shares with her convicted paedophile fiancée Paul Saunders in the South East of England.

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Police release chilling CCTV of murder victim's final moments before he was thrown in a canal

Darren Round, 48, was found in the water near Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton, Birmingham, at 8.40am on February 15. Homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation.

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British farmers urge Government not to allow imports of acid-washed chicken

Environment Secretary George Eustice has hinted that the UK would be open to discussions over imports of acid-washed meat, which could be pivotal to trade talks.

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Middle-class parents are up in arms after it emerges most grammar schools favour poorest pupils

Schools are giving a higher priority to children from disadvantaged backgrounds who pass the 11-plus test in a bid to boost social mobility.

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Billionaire businessman Sir Frederick Barclay 'was secretly recorded by his nephews'

Sir Frederick and Sir David's children were said to be quarreling over 'the family trust' in a disagreement which 'pitched cousin against cousin', London's High Court was told.

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BBC bosses won't let YOU pick our Eurovision act

The broadcaster teamed up with record label BMG to decide who will represent the UK at this year's competition, as leaving it to the public has resulted in a series of losses.

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Tory MPs warn they could sabotage the Budget if Chancellor Rishi Sunak raises fuel duty

Fuel duty in Britain has been kept at 57.95p per litre for petrol and diesel since 2011. MPs and motoring groups have warned an attempt to hit drivers on March 11 would be a mistake.

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Savers 'risk poverty because they are cashing in their pensions too quickly'

The Association of British Insurers suggests many savers are withdrawing money at an 'unsustainable rate', with almost £33billion cashed in.

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Diane Abbott quits the shadow cabinet

Mrs Abbott said that she would return to the Commons' backbenches irrespective of which candidate wins the race and was committed to stopping a post-Corbyn 'swerve to the right.'

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Angry flood victims demand to know why Boris Johnson hasn't paid them a morale-boosting visit

As residents braced themselves for record levels of flooding in Britain today, they complained that they had been left to fend for themselves.

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Civil Service boss Sir Mark Sedwill warns staff to stop briefing against Priti Patel

The Cabinet Secretary's comments follow days of extraordinary briefings about relations between Priti Patel and Sir Philip Rutnam, who is permanent secretary at the Home Office.

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Britain's worst female paedophile Vanessa George is seen shopping

Britain's worst female paedophile Vanessa George has dyed her hair so she isn't recognised after being released from HMP Send in Surrey.

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Number of people asking for help to stop viewing child porn online DOUBLES to nearly 100,000

A staggering 94,342 people in the UK contacted Stop It Now! by phone or through its website in 2019, compared to 43,019 who used the service in 2018 - a 119 per cent increase.

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Eamonn Holmes faces a £250k bill after losing his tax case

The host of ITV's This Morning claimed he was a freelancer, and received payments via his company. But HM Revenue and Customs has been cracking down on the practice.

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Salman Abedi mingled with Manchester Arena crowds as he scouted the area four days before killing 22

Salman Abedi, 22, had performed a solo reconnaissance trip on his first day back to Britain from Libya on May 18, 2017, just days before committing terror attack that killed 22 people.

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Princess Anne's gun dog trainer 'shot his estranged wife dead at Boris Johnson's family estate'

John Zurick, 67, allegedly shot his estranged wife Debbie, 56, after he discovered she had a new boyfriend. He then turned the shotgun on himself at the cottage in Somerset, friends said yesterday.

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Laurence Fox announces he is quitting Twitter following Question Time row

Actor Laurence Fox announced he is quitting Twitter today after condemning a 'cancel culture' that pushes people to their edge following his heated Question Time appearance.

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MPs call for Harvey Weinstein to be STRIPPED of his CBE after rape and sex assault convictions

Harvey Weinstein was made an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2004 for services to the film industry. MPs from all parties demanded that it be revoked.

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Nine out of ten homes will see council tax rise by up to £70 a year as funding is slashed

Council tax is set to rise by £70 a year for nine in ten local authorities across the UK as some councils prepare to face a £19.1 billion funding gap by 2025.

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Officers arrest burglars who tried to escape after robbing nearby farms by hiding up a tree

Abraham Fox, 28, Ross Sutcliffe, 29, and William Lowther, 48, fled 20 officers trying to arrest them for raids on North Yorkshire farms on January 15.

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Crossbow killer, 39, is found guilty of murdering pensioner, 74

Terence Whall, 39, has been found guilty at Mold Crown Court of the murder of Gerald Corrigan, 74, who was shot with a crossbow outside his home in Anglesey, North Wales, on Good Friday last year.

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Sunday, 23 February 2020

Former leaders made Pakistan debtor: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that former rulers had made Pakistan debtor. While addressing the convocation of NAMAL university, the premier said that the struggle to make country progressive should never end. “The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is the first government which is making corrupt elements accountable,” he added. He also congratulated the parents […]

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Pakistan hopeful for success of US-Taliban peace deal: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said Pakistan was hopeful for success of peace deal between the United States (US) and Afghan Taliban which would be signed on February 29, in Doha. Talking to media persons, he said Pakistan made sincere efforts in bringing the US and Taliban to the negotiation table for establishing […]

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I would put my name on Taliban peace deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if a peace deal is agreed between the Afghan Taliban and the US then he would sign it. “Yes,” he told reporters at the White House as he prepared to depart on a trip to India. “I would put my name on it.” His comments came after […]

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Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day observed

Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day was observed on Sunday on both sides of the Line of Control. Every year since 2014, this day was commemorated as Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day, inspired by the struggles of the survivors of mass rape and torture in the twin villages of Kunan and Poshpora in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK), Radio Pakistan […]

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Pakistan to stand by Morocco even in difficult times: COAS

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday said Pakistan has and will always stand with Morocco even in most difficult times. He said this during his four-day official visit to Morocco where he called on Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of the Administration of National Defence Abdellatif […]

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PTI’s popularity has cracked PML-N’s Punjab castle: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) surpassed an uphill task by attaining immense public popularity in Punjab, which was deemed as an invincible castle of PML-N, in a very short span of time. Talking to media persons after participating in the […]

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After Taliban deal, Khalilzad trying to reduce Afghan political tension

After securing a peace deal for President Donald Trump with the Taliban after nearly 16 months of tough negotiations in Qatar, Zalmay Khalilzad is facing another serious challenge: how to encourage the Afghan political leaders to set aside their differences ahead of an intra-Afghan dialogue. The formal dialogue between the Taliban and Afghan parties, including […]

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Situation to improve as world leaders hear about Kashmir issue: Munir Akram

Listening to Kashmir issue by world leaders would help improve the situation between India and Pakistan. These views were expressed by Munir Akram, the Permanent Representatives of Pakistan to United Nations while talking to a private news channel programs. The world nations had started paying attention to plight of Kashmiri people observing lockdown made by […]

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‘On the path to recovery’: Credit Suisse releases report on Pakistan’s economy

Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse in its latest report has concluded that Pakistan’s fundamentals have “improved significantly” but warned of “challenges” that lie ahead. Titled “Pakistan: On the path to recovery”, the firm credited “assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)”, “fiscal consolidation”, and “much needed reforms” for the improvement in country’s economic condition. […]

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South Korea virus cases spike, as Italy and Iran take drastic steps

South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as worldwide fears over the epidemic spiralled higher. The contagion’s spread prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn that Africa’s unprepared health systems left the continent vulnerable to the COVID-19 disease, which spilled out of […]

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UAE minister appreciates Imran Khan’s devotion, commitment

UAE Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan has said that the people and leadership of both the countries were celebrating their commitment to growth and cooperation in all spheres of life. The people of UAE felt pride in calling Pakistan as a brother and friend, he added. Addressing the 7th convocation of […]

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PIA plane escapes accident at Sukkur airport

A passenger aircraft of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) escaped accident after its emergency door opened during landing here on Sunday. According to details, the emergency door of PIA Sukkur bound flight PK631 coming from Islamabad opened during landing. Airport sources said that the passenger started raising hue and cry fearing a crash. However, the pilot […]

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Sindh IG orders inquiry into open display of weapons by Taimur Talpur’s guards

Sindh Police Inspector General (IG) Dr Syed Kaleem Imam on Sunday took notice of a video circulating on the social media that showed PPP lawmaker Nawab Taimur Talpur’s guards openly displaying arms during a public meeting in the Hazara Colony area of Karachi a day earlier. The PPP lawmaker held a public meeting on Saturday […]

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Terrorists are ‘generally Muslims’, Ryanair CEO stirs controversy

Muslim men should be profiled at airports as terrorists will “generally be of a Muslim persuasion”, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said in an interview published Saturday, sparking accusations of racism. “Who are the bombers?” the budget airline’s controversial chief executive said while discussing airport security in the interview with the Times newspaper. “They are going […]

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BN Team clinch Pace Punjab Polo Cup 2020

BN Team won the Pace Punjab Polo Cup after outpacing PBG Risala by 5-3 in the main final played at Lahore Polo Club ground here on Sunday. Pakistan Polo Association (PPA) Chairman Lt Gen Azhar Saleh Abbasi was the chief guest on the occasion. Also present on the occasion were Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, […]

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Mian Mansha-led delegation of Lahore businessmen meets Alvi

An exclusive dinner reception was hosted by Chairman Nishat Group, Mian Mohammad Mansha, for President Dr Arif Alvi, First Lady Mrs Samina Alvi and Lahore-based business families. On the occasion, businessmen met the president and exchanged views on the prevailing business environment. Tariq Saigol, Chairman Kohinoor Group, Mr. Naseem Saigol, Chairman Pak Elektron Limited, Mr. […]

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Bring green revolution a flagship programme of PTI govt: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that bringing a green revolution in Pakistan is a flagship programme of the PTI government. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan himself inaugurated Clean & Green Pakistan Program last year, which is being successfully moved forward by the government. He was addressing a ceremony held under Plantation […]

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Govt taking revolutionary steps in health sector: President Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday said that government was taking revolutionary steps in the health sector to provide quality healthcare facilities to the people as per vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking at an annual convocation at the Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) here, he stressed the medical graduates to serve the country […]

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PFA seals dairy units, ice factory for storing adulterated milk

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has disposed of 15,000 litres of substandard milk after sealing three food businesses, including two dairy units and an ice factory, while carrying out a grand operation to control the supply of adulterated milk in Punjab. The dairy safety teams (DSTs) have inspected 49,000 litres milk by placing screening pickets […]

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MoHR receives 40,000 complaints relating to human rights

The Ministry of Human Rights‘ helpline 1099 had received over 40,000 complaints regarding human rights during January 2020, said Secretary MoHR, Ribia Javeria Agha on Sunday. Talking to state-run media, she said the complaints relating to inheritance and child abuse were being addressed on priority. She said, “together, we need to strengthen coordination and support […]

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US diplomat welcomes Pakistani wrestling team’s participation in championship in India

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells on Sunday welcomed Pakistani team’s presence at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2020 being held in India. “Sports can be an effective tool to build bridges and strengthen people-to-people ties,” noted the American diplomat in a tweet shared by the State Department’s […]

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Plea bargain is deemed conviction: NAB

Corruption, a curse, is the main challenge being confronted by the country posing a potential hurdle in the way of progress and prosperity of the country. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was established in 1999 to eradicate corruption and recover looted money from corrupt elements and deposit in national exchequer. Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, […]

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SU ranked 501+ in THE Emerging Economies University Ranking 2020

The Sargodha University got featured in Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Ranking for the first time by securing a position among top 501+ universities, according to the latest rankings issued by THE. The ranking was based on 13 performance indicators, including teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, but the weightings were different […]

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Portable test can identify toxic mushrooms in minutes

Though many people simply grab a bag of mushrooms from their local store, others prefer to forage. But incorrectly identifying wild mushrooms can lead to more than an upset stomach, it could prove fatal. Researchers from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have developed a portable test to help. Expert foragers can identify different types of […]

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“Growth and Challenges of Pakistani Media”

Pakistan Television started its transmission from the Lahore Station in 1964. The idea of establishing a television industry was conceived in late 1956 and created by the privately set up national education commission. In 1961 after establishing a private television broadcasting company was established with the cooperation of a UK firm and NEC (Nipon electric […]

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Gulfstream’s flagship G700 business jet makes its maiden flight

Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace have scored a double first as the Gulfstream G700 business jet and two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines made their maiden flights at the same time. On February 14, 2020, the G700 powered by the Rolls-Royce engines took off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia at 1:19 pm EST for a […]

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UV-blocking bioplastic is also super-airtight

Plant-based bioplastics are already a more eco-friendly alternative to their petroleum-based counterparts. Now, scientists have created a clear bioplastic film that not only blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation, but that is also more airtight than traditional plastics. Created by a team at Finland’s University of Oulu, the transparent “copolymer” film is made entirely of two organic […]

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Sanders’ big Nevada win narrows rivals’ path to Democratic nomination

Bernie Sanders’ convincing win in the Nevada caucuses signaled his campaign is gathering strength and reaching voters who had previously eluded him, putting him on a path – for now – toward the Democratic presidential nomination. The self-described democratic socialist’s triumph on Saturday left all of his rivals contending they were best positioned to curb […]

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Russia-linked disinformation campaign fueling coronavirus alarm, US says

Thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have launched a coordinated effort to spread alarm about the new coronavirus, disrupting global efforts to fight the epidemic, US officials say. The disinformation campaign promotes unfounded conspiracy theories that the United States is behind the COVID-19 outbreak, in an apparent bid to damage the US image around the […]

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S.Sudan rebel leader Machar sworn in as vice president

South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar was sworn in as first vice president on Saturday, formally rejoining the government in the latest bid to bring peace to a nation ravaged by war. President Salva Kiir hailed the “official ending of war” and said peace was now “irreversible” as the new unity government was formed after […]

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New Zealand moves to ban vaping ads, sales to minors

New Zealand’s government said on Sunday it will introduce laws banning all advertisements of e-cigarettes and the sale of such products to people under 18 in a move to regulate a market that has been under pressure globally. A string of vaping-related deaths and illnesses tied to e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine vapour, […]

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Argentina agrees to IMF talks aimed at new financing program

Argentina and the IMF announced Saturday that they have agreed to start talks aimed at reaching a new financing agreement for the heavily indebted South American nation. The announcement in statements by both parties came after a meeting between IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Argentine Economy Minister Martin Guzman on the sidelines of a […]

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Japan emperor says ill empress has ‘ups and downs’

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has said his wife Empress Masako “still has ups and downs” as she battles to recover from a longstanding stress-induced illness related to her royal duties. The health of Masako, who was fit enough to attend all of Naruhito’s ceremonies when he was sworn in as emperor last year, is a major […]

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US national security adviser denies Russia boosting Trump reelection

US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser denied that US intelligence officials have warned that Russia has been interfering in the US presidential campaign to boost Trump’s re-election chances. “I haven’t seen any intelligence that Russia is doing anything to attempt to get President Trump reelected,” Robert O’Brien, who was appointed by Trump to the […]

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Israel readies for third election in less than a year

Israel is bracing for an unprecedented third election in under a year, with voters eyeing an end to the deadlock but polls indicating another tight race despite criminal charges against the prime minister. Two previous votes in April and September last year failed to produce a clear winner between right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and […]

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Israel’s ‘most vulnerable’ hit by political stalemate

Israel’s grinding political deadlock has squeezed funding for programmes helping troubled youths, disadvantaged communities and the disabled, forcing state-backed social organisations to rely on crowd-funding to get by. Polls indicate the country’s March 2 election, the third in less than a year, will not produce a clear win for right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or […]

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Australia’s bushfire-stricken state pays tribute to 25 victims

Families, firefighters and politicians gathered in a solemn public ceremony in Sydney on Sunday to honour the 25 people killed in recent bushfires that tore through the country’s most populous state. The bushfires, which lasted from September until torrential rains hit earlier this month, killed 33 people and a billion native animals nationally and destroyed […]

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South Korea on virus ‘high’ alert, Italy and Iran take drastic steps

CONDOGNO/SHANGHAI/ITALY: South Korea went on high alert Sunday following a sharp jump in coronavirus cases, and Italy and Iran took their own drastic containment steps as an epidemic that has killed nearly 2,500 people in China continued a relentless global expansion. The World Health Organization (WHO) also warned that Africa’s poor health systems left it […]

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Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day being observed

ISLAMABAD: Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day was being observed on Sunday on both sides of the Line of Control. Every year since 2014, this day was commemorated as Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day, inspired by the struggles of the survivors of mass rape and torture in the twin villages of Kunan and Poshpora in Occupied Kashmir, Radio […]

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Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

ISTANBUL: At least seven people were killed including three children in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that other people were believed to be trapped under the rubble. “Search and rescue efforts […]

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PM kicks off Kundian Forest revival; asks Punjab govt to go tough on tree fellers

KUNDIAN: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan Sunday while launching a gigantic project to revive decades old Kundian Forest over 10,000 acres here directed Punjab Government to go tough on tree fellers. “The tree fellers are criminals. I ask Punjab government to treat them as criminals. Don’t impose merely fine on them rather arrest them too. […]

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Fans want explanation from PCB on hiring Indians

The disappointing opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League is still being discussed and now the ‘ give an explanation PCB ‘ has become the top trend on Twitter.

Let’s see why ‘give an explanation PCB’ is the top trend on Twitter .

The opening ceremony of Pakistan Super League 5 was held on February 20 at the National Stadium after which the fans were disappointed.

Later, there was a debate on social media regarding the event in which someone criticized the host Ali Godil, while raising questions about the mismanagement of the event.

On social media it was revealed that the director and event planner from India was given responsibility for the inaugural event of PSL5 which badly failed and fans on twitter wants an answer from PCB that’s why it has been trending on twitter .

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Gas leakage cause blast in Raiwind

LAHORE: A gas leakage at a mosque near Raiwind Bypass caused a blast injuring 9 people.

According to rescue officials, a gas explosion erupted in the mosque’s courtyard near Raiwind, leaving 9 people injured,the injured were immediately shifted to the hospital.

Those injured in the crash are undergoing treatment at a local hospital where the condition of three people has been reported to be critical.

According to sources, the explosion in the mosque was so terrible that the windows of the building were shattered.

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Saturday, 22 February 2020

Hilarious TripAdvisor reviews of a hole in the wall outside a NatWest bank

For over a year, jokers in the Derbyshire town of Ilkeston have waged a campaign to ramp the mundane brickwork up the rankings by writing glowing tributes.

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Over HALF of South Korea's 433 coronavirus cases are linked to cult whose leader is 'immortal'

South Korean officials have today confirmed that at least 231 of the country's 433 new cases of coronavirus are linked to an outbreak at a branch of a controversial ultra-religious church in Daegu.

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Clarifications & corrections

On 6 April 2019, we alleged that Mr Qari Asim MBE, through his support of a protest led by a number of individuals including an extremist cleric, Khadim Rizvi, supported the proposed...

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Friday, 21 February 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle WILL stop using 'Sussex Royal'

The Duke and Duchess had been in discussions with aides and senior royals about the use of the word 'royal', but it appears they have fallen foul of government rules.

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