IGP calls for better coordination between safe city, traffic police

Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastgir said that safe city and traffic police should make their coordination more effective to speed up actions in order to timely receiving of E Challans by reducing the violation of traffic rules. He further said that safe city staff should inform traffic police about the vehicles and motorcycles […]

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‘PTI govt fulfilled promise of Southern Punjab Secretariat’

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PTI-led government has fulfilled the promise of the Southern Punjab Secretariat made with the people of southern Punjab. Additional Chief Secretary (South) and Additional IG (South) have been posted and both will assume their duties from July 1st. Meanwhile, non-transferable funds have been allocated for the […]

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Dr Arif Alvi appoints another Saudi national as IIUI president

The President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday appointed another Saudi national Assistant Professor Dr Huthal Bin Hamoud Al Otaibi as new president of the International Islamic University (IIU) Islamabad. Dr Alivi recommended the appointment while heading the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. A senior official of the varsity confirmed the development but refused […]

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‘Force of Nature’ — Mel Gibson thriller is one toxic shock

Given all the noise around Force of Nature, it’s hard to get at the movie itself, which on the surface is no more than a routine crime thriller set in San Juan, Puerto Rico during a Category 5 hurricane. What’s not routine is the tweetstorm of controversy ignited by the casting of Mel Gibson and […]

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Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow reunites with Vin Diesel’s kids

The bond between Paul Walker and Vin Diesel’s kids is like no other. On Monday, June 29, the late actor’s 21-year-old daughter Meadow Walker shared an adorable selfie taken with all three of Diesel’s children: daughters Pauline, 5, and Similce, 12, and son Vincent, 10. The four were all smiles in each other’s company. Nearly […]

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Adnan Siddiqui treats his fans to Mehdi Hasan’s ‘Gulon Mein Rang Bhare’ on flute

Prominent actor Adnan Siddiqui decided to engage with his fans through a poetry contest on Instagram. Taking to the photo and video-sharing app, the Meray Paas Tum Ho star hosted an interactive session with a twist before he resumes work. “Anyone and I mean everyone who comments below with poetry will get a response from […]

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Bilal Maqsood says a new song is in the works

Prominent singer and lead vocalist of the Strings band Bilal Maqsood has shared that he is working on a new song. Turning to Instagram, he shared the song lyrics and said it has been written by his father and playwright Anwar Maqsood. The lyrics of ‘Ye Piyar ka roug hai’ are as follows: Jo hua […]

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Asim Azhar to release new music video with Areeka

Popular singer Asim Azhar will be dropping a new music video soon which also features famous TikTok star Areeka Haq. Turning to Instagram, the singer shared a still shot from the video Tum Tum in which he and Areeka can be seen sitting near a pool. Many celebrities commented on it and showered love on […]

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Hadiqa thanks fans as her tribute to ‘Dirilis: Ertugrul’ crosses a million views

Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani has thanked fans for supporting her song Sen A?lama, a touching tribute to Turkish historic drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, after it crossed one million views on Facebook alone. Recently, the Boohe Baariyan singer turned to social media to share that she had remastered the Turkish song Sen A?lama by living legend […]

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MTV Video Music Awards to take place with Andrew Cuomo’s okay

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the Barclay’s Centre in Brooklyn on August 30th, according to an announcement from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo confirmed the show at a press conference Monday as New York State, and specifically New York City, continued its COVID-19 re-opening plan. Cuomo didn’t go into […]

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Kaitlynn Carter gets real about her very public breakup from Miley

Kaitlynn Carter is keeping it real. The 31-year-old star got refreshingly honest about her past relationships, including her whirlwind romance with Miley Cyrus. During a podcast interview on Nick Viall’s The Viall Files, Kaitlynn opened up about her and Miley’s very public breakup in September 2019. If anything, The Hills: New Beginnings star explained that […]

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Carrie Underwood has the best response after Reese is mistaken for her

Everyone’s got a doppelgänger. On Sunday, June 28, Reese Witherspoon shared on Twitter that a fan came up to her and confused her for country singer Carrie Underwood. “To the woman in the parking lot who just asked me if I was Carrie Underwood,” the Little Fires Everywhere actress wrote on the social media platform. […]

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Kanye West teases new album ‘God’s Country’

Kanye West teased a short excerpt from a new song, “Wash Us in the Blood,” on Twitter on Monday. The star also announced that he plans to release a new album titled God’s Country. West has not released any music since last Christmas, when his Sunday Service Choir put out the 19-song collection Jesus Is […]

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Undercooked Pakistan bid to burst England’s bubble

LONDON: Coach Misbahul Haq has left no stone unturned in his preparations but Pakistan still look decidedly undercooked for their three-test series against England in August-September. Skipper Azhar Ali and his squad will discover how much cricket has changed in the six months since their last test, with Covid-19 curbs putting a stop to the […]

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Root to miss first West Indies Test, Stokes to captain England

LONDON: England captain Joe Root will miss the first Test of their three-match series against West Indies to attend the birth of his child, with Ben Stokes set to take the reins in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday. The first Test is scheduled to begin on July 8 […]

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PSB releases Rs.25 million funds to national sports federations

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released funds amounting to Rs.25 million to provide grants-in-aid to the affiliated National Sports Federations (NSFs) during the current fiscal year. The initiative to provide grant to the national federations has been taken by Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) and President PSB Dr Fehmida Mirza to […]

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‘Hungry lion’ Ibrahimovic set to return to Milan squad

MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return to the AC Milan squad following a calf muscle injury which has kept him out since the season resumed, coach Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday, describing the 38-year-old Swede as a hungry lion. Pioli said that Ibrahimovic, who returned for a second stint in January and injured his […]

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Hafeez, Wahab and four others cleared to tour England after negative virus test

LAHORE: Six Pakistan cricketers, including former captain Mohammad Hafeez and pacer Wahab Riaz, have been cleared to join rest of the team in England after returning a second negative result in Covid-19 tests, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday. Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan also tested negative for the […]

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FIFA bans former top official Kattner for 10 years

PARIS: Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has banned Markus Kattner, a former leading official in the Zurich organisation, for 10 years and has fined him one million Swiss francs ($1.06 million) after a probe into bonus payments. “The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Markus Kattner, former FIFA Deputy Secretary General and […]

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Pakistan squad members in England test negative for Covid-19

LAHORE: All 20 Pakistan cricketers and 12 officials present in England have tested negative for novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The Pakistan squad were tested by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday, after their arrival in Worcestershire before the 14-day isolation period. According to reports, spinner Zafar Gohar and physiotherapist Cliff Deacon are still […]

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Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

SYDNEY: Australia and Zimbabwe have agreed to postpone three one-day internationals in August because of the difficulty of putting on the series while the new coronavirus pandemic continues, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday. Zimbabwe were due to play the first match at a venue yet to be determined in the far north of Australia […]

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Former Pakistan Test cricketer Khalid Wazir passes away at 84

LAHORE: Khalid Wazir, part of Pakistan’s historic 1954 tour of England, has died. Wazir had been ill for some time and passed away at the of age 84 in Chester, United Kingdom on Saturday. A tall and athletic medium-pace bowler and hard-hitting middle-order batsman, Wazir was the 16th Test cricketer for Pakistan and the second-youngest […]

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‘Holding remaining PSL matches won’t be financially viable’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) governing council meeting will take place on Thursday (tomorrow) through a video link. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought the advice of the franchises on whether to hold the remaining matches of the PSL 5 or end the tournament at its current stage. The franchises have been informed […]

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Bilawal concerned over Shahzain Bugti’s ‘duplicity’

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed his apprehension over Jumari Watan Party President Shahzain Bugti’s alleged duplicity in the National Assembly. There were reports that Shahzain Bugti had developed understanding with the PPP for his support against the government’s budget approval attempt in the National Assembly. Unlike to his understanding, Shahzain was found […]

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Utility Stores raise prices of various items by up to Rs 45

Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan has added to the public’s inflation woes by increasing prices of various items by up to Rs 45. According to details, the prices of various brands of beverages, spices, biscuits, vermicelli, noodles and other items sold at the utility stores have been increased from anywhere between Rs 2 to Rs […]

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Locust swarms again attack standing crops in Naundero

Swarms of locusts once again attacked standing crops in Naundero and its adjoining villages causing widespread destruction of paddy saplings, mangoes, guava orchids and vegetables. On seeing millions of locusts tillers came out holding sticks and large tins in their hands to wipe them out from their agricultural fields. It is expected that growers and […]

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TODAY’S CARTOON

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The PSX attack

Full marks to Pakistan’s brave security agencies for foiling the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange compound in Karachi yesterday in a matter of only eight minutes, which shows that they stand ready to face all sorts of circumstances at all times. But our foremost thoughts, prayers and gratitude must go to the three security […]

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National embarrassment

That Vietnam’s aviation authority has grounded all Pakistani pilots working in the country’s local airlines, out of concern that they might be using dubious licenses, is a matter of great embarrassment for Pakistan. Yet it’s not as if nobody could see this, and probably a whole lot more, coming when Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan […]

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Undermining Stones

Despite being blessed as the fifth largest gemstone reserve, Pakistan has not been able to develop an internationally competitive gems industry so far. Being home to world-recognized expensive jewels and its abundant reserves of precious and semi-precious gemstones, Pakistan should have significantly dominated the international market for precious rocks. However, despite the country’s unquestionable potential, […]

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Little concern for youth

Every society tends to ignore its more troublesome characteristics. Most often they are taken for granted because their recognition would be painful for those who want to maintain the status quo. There is nothing surprising, then, if the rulers in this country show little concern when their actions subject the citizens to the greatest psychological […]

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The Alienated Punjab

‘Workers’, the Communist Manifesto – the biblical document of the world proletariat – says, ‘have nothing to lose but their chains’. However, it does not tell about those who have nothing to lose but do not move to feel their chains or have resigned to them. The Indian partition gave birth to a traumatic and […]

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Stupid; stupider; stupidest!

As a young lad, decades ago, I came across the word, “moron”; only to discover that it was another adjective for stupid; those unfortunate individuals, gifted with little or no intellect. On inquiring, I learnt that neither moron, nor idiot, improved upon stupid; which was the extreme adjective for these unfortunates. Earlier, we had been […]

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Budget & Health; Corona-virus Budget

The federal budget has been announced and Rs 650 billion been allocated tothe Federal Public sector development program for this fiscal year. Minister of the state for revenue announced Rs 20 Billion only for the Health sector in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. As compared to the budgetary allocation of the year 2019-20 only 1.132 Billion […]

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Tax and recovery

Sir: As per media reports, tax collection targets are not achieved by our revenue collection department. Since the creation of Pakistan, we are unable to establish a good and a flawless revenue collection system. Majority of the staff members are involved in corruption as they always advice people to avoid tax paying and in return […]

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Paradox of tolerance

Promoting tolerance and human dignity is one of mankind’s unfinished challenges. The massive tendency of globalization where the entire world is a convert to multi-ethnic and heterogeneity with different religion, origins, and cultures living together, tolerance stands the mainstay of a society; acquiescing to diversity. Acceptance is must especially where each individual has the right […]

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KSE-100: Bulls trump terror

Investors faced a unique crisis on the first trading session of the week when Terrorists stormed Pakistan Stock Exchange premises in Karachi and injured several civilians before being taken down by the security forces during the initial hours of the session. After the operation concluded, bullish trend returned to the bourse, and triumphed over terror […]

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Want to become an ecommerce millionaire? These eight business models are up for grabs.

Is chaos a breakdown of order or an absence of it? Sadly the pandemic disallows a sit down with some friends to offend the universe’s sense of pseudo intellectualism but when it comes to opportunities in ecommerce the latter is definitely true. For the bold ambitious startup founder and investor, ecommerce in Pakistan is an […]

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Too-big-to-fail banks mostly a thing of the past, say regulators

Reforms to the global financial system following the banking crisis a decade ago have cut the risk of taxpayers having to rescue lenders again but some gaps still need plugging, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) said on Sunday. After the crisis the FSB, which coordinates regulation for the Group of 20 rich and emerging economies […]

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Oil extends losses as coronavirus spike cools demand hopes

Oil prices slid for a second straight session on Monday as coronavirus cases rose in the United States and other places, leading some countries to resume partial lockdowns that could hurt fuel demand. Brent crude dropped 83 cents, or 2%, to $40.19 a barrel by 0456 GMT, while US crude was at $37.69, down 80 […]

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Book encapsulates words of wisdom by intellectuals

Words of wisdom on sporadic issues flow during interviews or dialogue with famous literary personalities, published in quarterly ‘Tasteer’ edited by Naseer Ahmad Nasir. Editor Tanzeela Arooj had collected these interviews in different era in her book ‘Bolte Auraq’. The first part of the review was published on June 24, 2020 that covered the time […]

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Medieval Italian village sunken in lake will resurface for the first time in 27 years

It’s not every day that you get the chance to the roam the streets of a medieval ghost town, but this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is expected to happen sometime next year. The 12th-century town of Fabbriche di Careggine-which resides in the Lucca Province of Tuscany, Italy-was flooded. When the area was dammed in 1947, the waters […]

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Naomi Campbell sees Black Lives Matter altering fashion and beauty industries

Worldwide protests about the treatment of Black people will alter the global fashion and beauty industries by creating job opportunities and products catering for a broader range of consumers, model Naomi Campbell told Reuters in an interview. The fashion world has long been criticised for its lack of diversity. Some firms are already making product […]

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Broadway theatres to remain closed through early January 2021

Broadway theatres will remain closed through Jan. 3, 2021, industry group the Broadway League said on Monday, extending their coronavirus-related shutdown for another four months. The New York City theatres, which went dark in mid-March, had previously set a tentative reopening date of Sept. 6, but social-distancing requirements for audiences, actors and production staff have […]

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The men who bake up a ‘blessing’ in Tehran

They bake what Iranians call “the barakat (blessing) of the table”, and it is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner — traditional breads are a staple of the Iranian diet. Bakeries are easy to locate in urban centres of Iran where all one has to do is spot a queue spilling onto sidewalks or simply […]

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Disney+ Hotstar to premiere Bollywood films, bypassing theaters

Walt Disney Co’s streaming service Disney+ Hotstar plans to premiere seven big ticket Bollywood films originally meant for theatrical release this year, as it seeks to expand its lead in subscribers over rivals Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. Monday’s announcement follows similar moves in India by Netflix and Prime and deals a fresh blow to […]

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The 10 million mark

Now that global coronavirus cases have exceeded the 10 million mark, and approximately half a million people are already dead from this novel infection, there is a need for countries to join together and rethink their approach. So far there has been broad agreement about how to proceed. Initially almost all countries favoured locking down, […]

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A matter of optics

How much in control does the PTI government look now that its allies seem to be giving it the cold shoulder? After BNP-Mengal (Balochistan National Party-Mengal) declined the prime minister’s dinner invitation, though it is no longer an ally, PML-Q (Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid) leaders have done the same. Even though the party would still support […]

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Travails of a theocracy

The decision to build a temple and Shamshan Ghat for the Hindu community in Islamabad is no doubt a praiseworthy decision but in the larger scheme it does nothing to undo the theocratic nature of the state that exists under the current constitution in its present form. As I have argued several times in this […]

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Torture and Illegal Use of Pellet Guns in Indian Occupied Kashmir

June 26 was celebrated as UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Two important Zoom Events were organised by Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Pakistan High Commission in London. ISSI had invited Guest Speaker to a Webinar titled Illegal Use of Pellet Guns in Indian Occupied Kashmir. The speakers list was […]

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China-India standoff: Beginning of a new cold war?

Over a week of deep silence on the Galwan valley China-India border in Ladakh after a deadly clash on June 15 night that left 20 Indian troops dead in a physical fight. China preferred not to report casualties. Reportedly the situation turned serious on May 5 late and reached the peak – the physical fight […]

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Doubtful authorization

“It is not prevalent elsewhere,” was the resounding comment of Richard Quest as he discussed the unfortunate fact that one-third of the pilots of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) have dubious licenses. He said, “This is the most extraordinary story in aviation. Dubious licenses, fake licenses are how the investigators put it in the Pakistan […]

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Thucydides at the chessboard of Indo-China conflict

Most subtle, far reaching and highly decibel language is the language of silence. Who can speak this, where it is spoken and how? Only geography, both political and physical is the entity which speaks in the silence. This is beyond the hearing range of humans, the lowly captives at a range of 20 Hz to […]

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Khawajasara and Hijra as Third Gender and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal’s (UNSDG’s) in Pakistan

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet, and to ensure that all people enjoy peace, prosperity and equal opportunities of life. In September 2015, leaders of 193 nations agreed to set the world on a path towards sustainable development through […]

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An Aerodrome — a forgotten Glory

Karachi has a fascinating aviation history to be proud of, with its airfields contributing to world records. Many eminent adventurous aviators, such as Amy Johnson, Amelia Earhart and Alan Cobham, from the early decades of flying, took to Karachi with historical journeys. The first plane to arrive at Karachi, on December 10, 1918, was the […]

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What Women Want for Family Planning: Meeting the Demand

In Pakistan, every year, over 8,300 women die during pregnancy and childbirth. These deaths are avoidable yet are not prevented by the country’s healthcare system. One cause for these preventable deaths is the absence of women’s feedback on the reproductive healthcare services they receive. Birth Spacing Programs, for instance, which revolve around women, are usually […]

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Raid on university autonomy — Open letter to chief minister

Greetings, but on a second thought, greetings for what? What have you achieved in nearly two years into your term as the chief executive? You head the largest province of Pakistan. I would love to be educated about steps you have taken towards “Tabdeeli”. It is politics to maintain the status quo. The PTI came […]

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Way to correcting wrongs

Rule is an authoritative regulation or standard to be followed, a regulation adopted by the legislative body to secure adequate debate, freedom of expression, full consideration, and protection of the minority against surprise or fraud, and the orderly and prompt disposal of business. Rule of law is an Anglo-American doctrine that the law is supreme […]

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Bureaucratic hegemony makes institutions feeble

Globally, since the outbreak of COVID-19, doctors, paramedics staff and law enforcement agencies have been playing a leading role, while serving humanity against the deadly virus. Their role was acknowledged and they were termed as ‘frontline heroes’ in the fight against the coronavirus. Amid pandemic, employees of the Punjab Food Authority are also taking risk […]

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Protest outside Sindh Assembly a political ploy: information minister

Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Housing &Town Planning, Religious Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Syed Nasir Hussain Shah while criticizing the members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, said that some people protested outside the Sindh Assembly as a political ploy, which was beyond comprehension. The provincial Information Minister said that if they had so much pain […]

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In memory of Shaukat Mughal

Shaukat Mughal — a Siraiki intellectual and well-established writer — passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 72. He had done a Master in Urdu degree from Multan. He was born and brought up in Multan and spent his entire life in his family home at Pak Gate Multan (near Musa Pak […]

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Resources Distribution and Transfer

Pakistan is a federal democracy. In order to maintain inter-governmental fiscal relationship between the federal and provincial governments, Article 160 of the Constitution provides for the setting up of a National Finance Commission (NFC) with intervals not exceeding five years. The NFC so constituted is mandated to make recommendations after due deliberations to the President […]

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Post-Pandemic Central Asia: Opportunities and challenges

Countries world over, were slow to acknowledge COVID-19 as a global pandemic. That is why, in beginning, Central Asian states too appeared to be zero-virus islands without confirmed corona infected cases. Kazakhstan disclosed its early confirmed cases on March 13, Uzbekistan on March 15, Kyrgyzstan on 18 and Tajikistan on April 30. Turkmenistan has not […]

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Govt asked to set up interfaith commission to address hatred, bigotry

The Interfaith Advisory Commission of Pakistan (IACP) has demanded of the federal government to establish an independent and a balanced but a powerful commission of different religions and faiths to address the issue of hatred, bigotry, and fanaticism in the society. In a statement issued on Sunday, the advisory body suggested to the government that […]

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Govt moves SC against SHC order on sugar probe report

The federal government has approached the Supreme Court (SC) to challenge order of Sindh High Court (SHC) which prevents government from taking action against sugar mill owners in light of recommendations of sugar inquiry commission. According to media reports the petition filed by the government argues that government cannot be stopped from taking action on […]

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Nation has not forgotten rampant corruption of past rulers: Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has regretfully remarked that opposition parties are moving forward with their corruption saving agenda and added that those elements found involved in weakening the foundations of the country will have to account for misdeeds. He maintained that the nation has not forgotten massive corruption being committed in the previous […]

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CORONAVIRUS — A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY; BIOWARFARE OR REAL VIRUS

The world is facing unprecedented humanitarian crisis of such magnitude that we in our lives have never experienced before. The outbreak of COVID 19 has shaken the whole world where every day is gloomy, each second is distressing and every news is terrifying. Till to date far across the world more than 9.94 M positive […]

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US tops 2.5mn virus cases as infections surge

The United States has surpassed 2.5 million coronavirus cases, as efforts to reopen the world’s economic powerhouse were dramatically set back by a surge of new infections in states such as Florida. Infections are also up in some other parts of the world that have reopened, and the public health realities pushed global Pride celebrations […]

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Dream of quality education for girls in periphery

Sometimes statistics hidden within the statistics reveal quite a strange story. The real situation of peripheral areas is often tone downed in aggregated statistics. Marred with an unpleasant record, Pakistan continues to fail to bring a halt to its increasing female drop out rate in the education sector. A well research report by a civil […]

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Canadian visa program may lure tech workers blocked by Trump

A fast-track visa program that Canada launched in 2017 has attracted a growing number of tech workers, and US President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown is set to further boost intake once COVID-19 restrictions ease, lawyers say. The number of successful applicants to Canada’s Global Skills Strategy (GSS) program rose five-fold over its first three […]

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Nike plans to cut jobs in digital push

Nike Inc on Friday warned of job cuts as the world’s largest footwear maker ramps up efforts to sell directly to customers through its online and retail channels. The planned layoffs come after the company on Thursday reported a $790 million quarterly net loss, its first in more the two years, as its wholesale business […]

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Malaysia’s Mahathir backs new candidate for prime minister

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has thrown his support behind the chief minister of the Borneon state of Sabah as candidate to lead the country, a statement from Mahathir said on Saturday. Mahathir said supporters and allies had unanimously agreed at a meeting on Thursday to nominate Shafie Apdal, among the early leaders who […]

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Pakistan’s tally of Covid-19 cases surpasses 200,000; 4,100 lives lost

The nationwide tally of Covid-19 patients jumped to 201,414 on Saturday, with 72,880 cases reported in Punjab, 78,267 in Sindh, 25,380 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10,261 in Balochistan, 1,4176 in Gilgit Baltistan, 12,206 in Islamabad and 1,003 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir so far. The virus has claimed at least 4,098 lives while around 88,358 coronavirus […]

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PIA moves to assuage concern over ‘dubious’ pilot licences

The Pakistan International Airlines has written to foreign missions and global regulatory and safety bodies, assuring them it has grounded all 141 pilots suspected of obtaining licenses through unfair means, the carrier’s spokesman said on Saturday. The move looks to assuage safety concerns after Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Friday that the government […]

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Opp up in arms against hike in petroleum prices

petroleum-productsThe government came under severe criticism over a massive hike in petrol prices, among other national issues, during a session of the National Assembly as well as outside the parliament on Saturday. The treasury benches were shocked on Saturday when Raja Riaz – a ruling party member elected from Faisalabad – blasted his own party’s […]

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From beaches and culture to food, get your skates on

The seals bask in the autumn sunshine far down below in the cove and a few are out in the waves, right among the swimmers, as we take in the spectacular view from the terrace bar of the George’s at The Cove restaurant in La Jolla. The obligatory blondes on Rollerblades glide by along the […]

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SEPMA 2020 Digital Awards reveal public voting categories

Shaan-e-Pakistan announces nomination voting for the 2nd Shaan-e-Pakistan Music Achievements Awards (SEPMA) are now live. The award show and the events leading up-to it have shifted online, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show, led by Huma Nassr has brought musicians of all genres together, providing them with the opportunity to be heard on […]

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A floating hotel, family-friendly beaches, lively nightlife and even a decent cuppa await

You want sunshine – even deep into October – but aren’t keen to go too far to find it. In fact, you’ve ruled out anything much more than three hours away, especially with young children in tow. You’re looking for friendly people, a lively night scene, beaches, wildlife, spectacular scenery, and if a language barrier […]

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‘The Simpsons’ ditches using white voices for characters of colour

Animated TV comedy The Simpsons is ending the use of white actors to voice characters of colour, producers said on Friday. “Moving forward, ‘The Simpsons’ will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters,” they said in a brief statement. The statement did not elaborate but the move follows years of public pressure about the […]

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Barcelona Opera House opens with a concert for an audience of 2,292 plants

Barcelona’s opera house has celebrated its reopening to the public since the coronavirus pandemic put the world at a standstill, but their opening night had an unusual audience. For its first concert, the theatre forwent the usual crowd of people and instead packed the house with plants. Yes, that’s correct. All 2,292 seats at the […]

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Star of ‘Bandhay Ek Dor Se’ says it’s tough to refuse work and choose what you prefer

You are currently starring in drama serial ‘Bandhay Ek Dor Se.’ Tell us about your role, shedding a little light on the story. My character is that of a happy go lucky boy next door who’s a little innocent as well as a bit emotionally naive. It is very relatable and I think a lot […]

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Saba Qamar shares a powerful message on mental health in latest video

Prominent actor Saba Qamar got real about mental health issues and raised awareness about it in her latest video. The starlet has received an overwhelming response for the creative and informative content she has been putting up on her YouTube channel since its launch. She has tackled issues such as misogyny and gossip-mongering in the […]

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Asim Jofa appointed as PPE quality control advisor

Fashion designer Asim Jofa has been appointed as an advisor for PPE quality control by the Sindh health minister Dr Azra Pechuho. He took to Twitter to confirm the news and thanked the provincial government for the opportunity. “I am thankful for the opportunity and will do my best in fulfilling this task FOC,” he […]

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Was voting for you the right decision? Fahad Mustafa asks Imran Khan

The Pakistan film industry’s leading actor Fahad Mustafa, seeing the rising inflation in the country, has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan whether voting for him was the correct call. On social networking site Twitter, Fahad Mustafa tagged the PM and wrote that he understands that running the country is not an easy task but when […]

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Engin Altan Düzyatan details why ‘Ertu?rul’ resonates with the Pakistani audience

Engin Altan Düzyatan recently catapulted to fame and took Pakistan by storm with the record-breaking historical Turkish series Dirili?: Ertu?rul. During a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, the 40-year-old star spoke about the immense outpouring of love by Pakistanis ever since the series was dubbed in Urdu. Engin told BBC’s Noreen Khan that the […]

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Jameela slams Kim Kardashian over promoting body corsets

Jameela Jamil has been lauded for her vocal dislike towards unhealthy body image and expectations for years and just recently she took a jab at well-known reality TV star Kim Kardashian for promoting dangerous products and unrealistic body image obsessions. She wrote, “I’ve received over 1000 DMs asking me to address this. The reason I […]

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Pictured: How Covid-19 hijacks human cells and causes them to sprout TENTACLES

Microscopic images taken by University of California researchers showed infected cells with tentacle-like spikes, known as filopodia. The discovery has been hailed as an 'amazing leap'.

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Hero Policeman David Whyte says he will never forget Glasgow hotel bloodbath

Constable David Whyte, 42, was one of six people injured during the incident at the Park Inn Hotel in West George Street on Friday, in which a male suspect was shot and killed by police.

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Boris pledges billions to get Britain booming after coronavirus crisis with huge revival plan

The Prime Minister promises a building blitz of hospitals, schools and in the wake of the coronavirus crisis in his exclusive interview with The Mail on Sunday.

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Meghan Markle is focused on networking with LA power players to create her 'brand', new book claims

Royals At War: The Inside Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split With the House of Windsor details the couple's struggles moving to Canada and then LA.

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Ariana goes Instagram official with Dalton Gomez ahead of 27th birthday

If one thing is for sure, it’s that Ariana Grande is definitely into Dalton Gomez. Taking to social media in anticipation of her 27th birthday, the “Into You” singer made their relationship Instagram official by posting a sweet selfie of the two of them together. In the photo, Grande and Gomez can be seen snuggling […]

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‘Family Guy’ actor steps down from role

A pair of long-running animated series made significant casting changes Friday to promote inclusivity: Voice actor Mike Henry announced he would leave the role of Cleveland Brown on Family Guy to allow a black actor to play the character and The Simpsons promised that, going forward, white actors would not voice characters of colour. “It’s […]

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Girl files petition in Peshawar High Court to change her gender

The Peshawar High Court has directed the management of Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar to consider a petition filed in the court in which a minor woman wrote that she was suffering from a disease called gender dysphoria and was asked to change her gender. The petition was heard in the court of Justice Qaiser Rashid […]

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Japan University awards first-ever degree in ninja studies

A Japanese University has awarded its first-ever degree in ninja studies after Genichi Mitsuhashi spent two years examining historical documents on the true nature of the stealth fighters while perfecting his martial arts skills. According to details, the 45-year-old man completed the master’s course at Mie University in central Japan, the region considered the home […]

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Zulfi Bukhari slams int’l media for irresponsible reporting on PIA crash

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Bukhari has criticised the international media for its reporting of the air crash investigation regarding Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight PK-8303 in Karachi. In a statement on Twitter, Bukhari said he was disappointed at the international media for “irresponsible” reporting on the air crash investigation. […]

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Govt to start refunding Hajj dues from July 2

The government has decided to refund dues to all Hajj applicants from Thursday 2nd July after the annual pilgrimage was limited this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the decision has been taken in light of the steps taken by the government of Saudi Arabia […]

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US imposes sanctions on Chinese leaders over Hong Kong laws

The United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials believed responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong. The move ahead of a meeting of China’s parliament next week that is expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has raised alarm among foreign governments and democracy activists. The US […]

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Pakistan conveys readiness to reopen Kartarpur Corridor: FO

Pakistan has conveyed its readiness to the Indian side to reopen Kartarpur Corridor on 29 June 2020 on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. The Kartarpur Corridor was inaugurated on 09 November 2019 by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The opening of the Corridor on the eve of the 550th Birth Anniversary […]

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A City Where No One Walks

While passing through the roads in the city, it is very hard to find a feasible footpath or walkway for the pedestrians to walk on. If there is any footpath built, it is often occupied by encroachments. Most of the times these footpaths are blocked with barriers installed by law and enforcement departments. This can […]

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Patriarchy and the lead crisis in Pakistan

World of 21st century, according to the perception of a third world country, is in absolute crisis. The crisis; holding its roots deep from the ancestry of inhabitants, has been transmitted to the current generation because of illiteracy. Counting down the miseries from basic necessities of life like: lacking water to drink, food to eat, […]

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PM ‘under fire’ after Pakistan govt hikes petrol price by a staggering Rs 25

In a major move, the government on Friday increased the price of petrol by over Rs 25 per litre and diesel by Rs 21 per litre. The new prices will come into effect immediately, confirmed an official notification. According to an official notification issued by the Finance Division, the price of petrol has been increased […]

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Syria soldier disappears after proposing to Assad’s daughter online

A soldier in the Syrian Army has been forcefully disappeared after he posted videos expressing his love for President Bashar Al-Assad’s daughter, Zein Assad, and his wish to marry her. Yazan Soltani, a soldier in the Assad regime’s army, ignored warnings by many of those close to him, as well as the public, about the […]

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Man throws wife from fifth floor after she tests positive for Coronavirus

A rare case of coronavirus was reported in Egypt where a man threw his wife from the fifth floor because she tested positive for coronavirus. According to a foreign news agency, a 25-year-old woman in Egypt tested positive for the coronavirus and her husband threw her down from the fifth floor. The 25-year-old woman was […]

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Almost 262 pilots with dubious licenses to be grounded: Ghulam Sarwar

Aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has revealed that the licenses of 262 pilots were ‘dubious’ and thus they will be barred from flying. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today (Friday), the Aviation Minister informed that the list of the suspected pilots have been sent to concerned authorities, instructing them to bar these pilots from […]

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Interest rate cut lifts KSE-100 by 230 points

Friday was a day to cheer, as investors welcomed State bank of Pakistan’s announcement to cut interest rate by 100 basis points to 7%. Benchmark KSE-100 index ended on a positive note after a choppy week. Index remained in a positive territory throughout the trading and gained 229 points to close at 33,939-level i.e. 0.68% […]

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Visa launches ‘WYSM’ initiative in partnership with Daraz to support small businesses in Pakistan

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has launched their ‘Where You Shop Matters’ (WYSM) initiative in Pakistan with Daraz, the country’s leading online marketplace. The campaign aims to empower and support small businesses adversely affected by COVID-19 pandemic and is part of a larger Visa effort spanning the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East […]

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Oil gains on growing fuel demand, even as infections rise

Oil prices rose on Friday, extending gains on optimism about a recovery in fuel demand worldwide, despite a surge in coronavirus infections in some US states and signs of a revival in US crude production. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 57 cents, or 1.5%, to $39.29 at 0431 GMT but were on […]

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Netherlands agrees to contribute 3.4 billion euros to Air France-KLM bailout

The Dutch government has reached a deal with France to contribute 3.4 billion euros (3.07 billion pounds) to an Air France-KLM bailout that had strained relations between the airline group’s state shareholders, sources told Reuters. The agreement will see the Netherlands issue direct loans and guarantees to KLM and appoint a trustee to its board, […]

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EU is ‘very concerned’ by delayed WTO decision on tariffs vs US

A delay to a decision on whether the European Union can impose tariffs against the United States over subsidies for Boeing is unjustified and harms the bloc’s right to retaliate, the European Commission said on Thursday. The World Trade Organization has pushed back the decision, originally expected in May or June, to at least September […]

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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Billionaire ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Fayed's son Omar is 'punched in the face'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Omar, who has been 'in dispute' with his sister Camilla and her husband Mohamed Esreb, for 'the last few years', was allegedly attacked by Esreb near the family gym.

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Primary school head suspended for criticising lazy teachers during lockdown doubles down on claim

EXCLUSIVE: Star primary school headteacher Pauline Wood, from Grange Park in Sunderland, is under investigation for the comments she made on a local BBC radio station.

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RSPCA blasts family for dragging kitten on 200-mile round trip Bournemouth beach in 92F temperatures

The RSPCA criticised a family for bringing their kitten on a 200-mile round trip to a packed Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the year, as temperatures hit 92F degrees on Thursday.

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Angela Merkel: UK to 'live with consequences' of no-deal Brexit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Britain will have to 'live with the consequences' of a distant relationship with the European Union in the event of a no-deal exit.

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Sky News cuts off ex-Met Police chief

Anchor Adam Boulton challenged Kevin Hurley and suggested it was unhelpful to view violence through the prism of race - before later cutting him off entirely when the former top brass was in full flow.

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'Anti-drugs' woman died after taking cocaine for first time

Devoted mum Hannah McGurdy, 35, spent years telling friends and family about her feelings towards the use of drugs, before a drunken night in Cheadle, Greater Manchester led to her death.

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Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up Guild

LONDON: Former England soccer captain David Beckham is moving into the virtual world as co-owner of London-based start-up Guild Esports. Guild said in a statement on Thursday that it will launch player academies and run teams in various esports arenas including Rocket League, EA Sports, FIFA and Fortnite. “We have a vision to set a […]

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US Open to hold wheelchair event after player backlash

NEW YORK: US Open organisers said on Wednesday they will include a wheelchair tournament at this year’s Grand Slam following a player backlash over their decision to scrap the event as part of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. The United States Tennis Association’s announcement comes five days after the national governing body said […]

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Leeds United removes cardboard cutout of bin Laden from stands

LONDON: Leeds United have removed a cardboard cutout of former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden from the stands at Elland Road after it was spotted in a photo posted on Twitter, British media have reported. With no spectators allowed into stadiums as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19, many English clubs […]

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Liverpool-Manchester City potential title decider to be held at Etihad Stadium

LONDON: Manchester City’s clash with league leaders Liverpool next Thursday will take place at the Etihad Stadium and not at a neutral ground, despite concerns the venue may attract supporters. Liverpool could seal their first English league crown in 30 years against City next Thursday, and authorities were concerned that fans might congregate outside the […]

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Formula One chairman donates $1 million towards diversity foundation

LONDON: Formula One chairman Chase Carey is donating $1 million to set up a new foundation as part of an initiative to increase diversity in the sport. Formula One said in a statement on Thursday that the foundation would finance primarily internships and apprenticeships for under-represented groups. “We fully recognise that Formula One needs to […]

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Dominic Thiem ‘extremely sorry’ for Adria Tour antics

MELBOURNE: World number three Dominic Thiem is “extremely sorry” for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Austrian said on Thursday. Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki tested positive after playing in the charity tournament in Serbia […]

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Eton promises to 'decolonise' its curriculum

Simon Henderson said he would ensure Etonians 'understand the historic roots of racism and, even more importantly, how it continues in the world today.'

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Some men admit to keeping their old underwear for more than 20 YEARS, a new poll reveals

Clothing firm Tom Clinch conducted a poll, which found that the average British man only buys new pants once every five years. More than two in five men admitted their partners buy their pants.

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Air bridges to EVERYWHERE: Boris Johnson faces pressure to open up holiday routes to the whole EU

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday. Pictured, a beach in Greece.

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Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow says the soap has lost its humour

The 91-year-old actress, who played Mavis Wilton, has told how Coronation Street has lost its humour over the years, admitting 'I don't see much to laugh at now.'

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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner may not be charged

Brueckner, 43, was identified as a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine, who vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal in 2007.

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Injunction sought by Elton John's ex-wife 'is over details published in his autobiography'

German-born former sound engineer Renate Blauel, 67, has applied for a High Court injunction against UK-born 73-year-old Rocket Man singer-songwriter Sir Elton John.

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Navy's two aircraft carriers don't have enough supply ships to stock them with food and ammunition

The Royal Navy's two £6.4billion aircraft carriers do not have enough supply ships to keep them stocked with ammunition and food, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.

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‘No confusion’?

Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed that there was no confusion at all in his government about how to handle the coronavirus threat, despite all the criticism from the opposition and the press, and even claimed that his was the only government in the whole world that was not confused at all about the problem. Yet […]

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Yet another rate cut

The state bank cut its main interest rate just as suddenly as the government announced shutting down selected localities, and now it is down another 100 basis points to 7pc. This makes it the fifth time that SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has cut rates since March, when the coronavirus started spreading throughout the country. […]

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The federal budget Desperate circumstances, courageous measures

Pakistan’s economy had already been suffering before the COVID-19 outbreak, it was in no imminent danger of a recession. The Current Account Deficit dropped by nearly 73%; the “primary balance” was positive, at 0.3% of the GDP; the credit rating had improved from negative to stable; and the country’s rank on the “Ease of Doing […]

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Budget 2020-2021: Reality Check (Part Ii)

Moreover, the manufacturing sector will grow by 0.7% whereas the service sector will grow by 2.6%. The service sector can only grow if there is more growth in the manufacturing sector otherwise it will experience a trickle-down effect. For instance, if farmers do not have a higher yield and farm productivity, he will never plan […]

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How a racist Trump lost US’ nationalist moorings? (Part-11)

For the past several decades, the belief that America has virtually eradicated racial segregation has been common among white US Americans. In a society structured by white supremacy and steeped in racial inequality, this illusion of post -racism has inhibited progress toward racial equality. Today, as more women, people of colour and citizens of different […]

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The need for auditing

The practice of auditing dates back to the 18th century where it was primarily carried out to verify whether the government records were kept in the desired format but later progressed into a much more detailed testing practice to root out fraud and error. There are numerous misconceptions associated with the process of audit with […]

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Lame excuse!

Sir: It has been reported on 12th June by all the newspapers including Daily Times that Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has blamed Covid-19 for Rs three trillion GDP loss. In this regard, may I dare to say that the country’s economy was already in a loss […]

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Prevailing situation of custodial torture in Pakistan

In last month the world witnessed a tortured killing of George Floyd by law enforcing agencies that led to nationwide protests and riots in the USA. The protests and riots had primarily focused to address the issue of racism, but obviously the torture remained the root-cause of the whole mob reaction. Torture is a global […]

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The ideal diplomat?

May 12, 1960, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Aly Khan, dies in a Paris car accident – ending a promising diplomatic career. Who was Aly Khan and what distinguished him from other diplomats? Moreover, what relevance does he hold today? A decorated war hero, champion equestrian, record-breaking aviator, Grand Prix driver, […]

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Over 1,000 lawmakers in Europe call on Israel to abandon annexation plans

Any Israeli move to annex parts of the West Bank would be ‘fatal’ for Middle East peace hopes and must be prevented, if necessary with countermeasures, more than 1,000 lawmakers from across Europe said in a letter to European governments. The June 23 letter, signed by 1,080 lawmakers from 25 countries and made public on […]

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Pakistan warns India against any ‘misadventure’

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi warned neighbouring India on Wednesday to refrain from launching any attacks on his country, saying that Islamabad will respond with full force if New Delhi embarks on ‘any misadventure’. Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed that India is plotting an attack on Pakistan, allegedly to divert attention from a recent deadly clash […]

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Emirates halts flights from Pakistan as tally crosses 190,000

The nationwide tally of Covid-19 patients jumped to 190,334 on Wednesday, with 69,536 cases reported in Punjab, 74,070 in Sindh, 23,388 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 9,634 in Balochistan, 1,337 in Gilgit Baltistan, 11,483 in Islamabad and 892 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The virus has claimed at least 3,792 lives while around 77,754 coronavirus patients have […]

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Galwan Valley border clash ‘solely’ caused by India: China

Chinese Defense Ministry Wednesday said the recent border clash between China and India was completely caused by the Indian side’s violation of consensus and unilateral provocation, and called for severe punishment to those who are accountable for the June 15 standoff. “For the recent China-India border tensions, India should severely punish those who are accountable […]

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Sunburn warning as Britain faces its highest EVER UV levels

Britain could reach its highest levels of UV radiation due to a lack of planes, coupled with clear blue skies and sweltering temperatures - a potent combination that increases the risk of skin cancer.

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More than half of locked-down Britons are now exercising once a day

A survey by University College London found 52 per cent of adults were doing some form of physical activity every day - up from 34 per cent pre-coronavirus.

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Doctor on coronavirus front line is crowned the winner of BBC sewing bee

Last night hospital consultant Clare Bradley - who has been working on the NHS front line during the coronavirus pandemic - was crowned the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee.

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Development of merged districts top priority: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that the federal government is fulfilling its responsibility of ensuring an uninterrupted supply of development funds to merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Talking to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (former FATA), the prime minister said that ensuring timely completion of development schemes […]

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Punjab govt decides to lock down seven more areas in Lahore till 30th

The Punjab government announced it is sealing off seven more areas in Lahore to stem the spread of the COVID-19, as cases of the virus continue to surge across Pakistan. The areas which will be sealed off from midnight include Gulshan-e-Ravi, Faisal Town, Gulberg, Model Town, DHA, and Garden Town. These areas will be closed […]

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Economic carnage forecast as virus cases surge in Americas

The IMF on Wednesday laid out the unprecedented economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with $12 trillion forecasted to be wiped out worldwide as the WHO warned COVID-19 was yet to peak in the Americas where infections are surging. The International Monetary Fund said that this “crisis like no other” would send the global […]

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Kosovo president charged with war crimes over 1990s killings

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been charged with 10 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the country’s conflict in the 1990s, a tribunal in The Hague said on Wednesday. Wartime intelligence chief and former parliamentary speaker Kadri Veseli is also accused of war crimes, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) […]

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Japan’s success in curbing COVID-19 cases now hampers search for cures

As nations race to develop treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, Japan has become a victim of its own success as slowing new infections has led to a shortage of patients to enroll in clinical trials. Clinical trials are underway for more than a dozen potential vaccines, including at least six in China, but Japan’s first […]

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Rohingya refugees tell Malaysia how dozens perished during four-month voyage

Survivors from a boat crammed with over 300 Rohingya Muslim refugees told Malaysian authorities that dozens of their people perished and their bodies were thrown in the sea during a tortuous four-month voyage The head of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) described the ordeal suffered by Rohingya whose damaged boat had made land on […]

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Justice Isa has received death threat, says wife

Days after the Supreme Court quashed a presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa, his wife Sarina Isa has said that her husband received a death threat via a video in which the intimidator can be heard saying: “Isa should be shot publicly.” In an application to register a first information report (FIR) in Islamabad’s […]

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It’s up to Israel to decide on West Bank annexation: Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday it is up to Israel to make its own decisions on whether to annex settlements in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to do despite international opposition. Speaking to reporters ahead of Netanyahu’s July 1 target date, Pompeo said extending […]

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Govt planning to set up Gemstone City in Islamabad

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed formulating of a strategy for the establishment of a Gemstone City in Islamabad featuring one-window facility to promote foreign investment and exports in the sector of gems and minerals. Chairing a meeting on development of the gems and minerals sector, the prime minister also sought a detailed report […]

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Public support essential to overcome COVID-19 spread: Usman Buzdar

MPAs from different districts called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office and congratulated him for presenting a relief-oriented budget for 2020-21. They also apprised the CM about the problems of their areas and the chief minister assured that development work will be done on a priority basis and no one will […]

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Imran Farooq case: Decision to contact UK for extradition of Founder MQM

The federal government has decided to approach the UK for the extradition of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder, Iftikhar Hussain and Muhammad Anwar, who were convicted in the Imran Farooq murder case.

Interior Ministry officials told the media that the court would begin the process of extraditing the three convicts first.

A copy of the decision and a letter from the Attorney General and other documents will be sent to the UK.

It may be recalled that the Special Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad had pronounced the verdict in the murder case of Dr Imran Farooq on June 18.

The court also ordered the three accused Khalid Shamim, Mohsin Ali and Moazzam Ali arrested in the Imran Farooq murder case to be given life imprisonment and Rs 10 lac compensation to the heirs of the deceased.

The anti-terrorism court in its judgment has also issued permanent arrest warrants for Muhammad Anwar and Kashif Kamran, along with the notorious accused in the case, MQM founder and his close ones Iftikhar Hussain.

Dr. Imran Farooq was assassinated in the UK on September 16, 2010, after which the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered a case of murder in Pakistan on December 5, 2015 in which three accused Khalid Shamim, Mohsin Ali and Moazzam Ali was arrested.

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Shahbaz Gill’s response to plane crash report

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant for Political Communication Shahbaz Gill in response to the report of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash said that now we have to punish for the mistake, until the current attitude is changed we Pakistanis Will continue to die.

It may be recalled that a report on the crash of a PIA plane coming from Lahore to Karachi on May 22 has been tabled in the National Assembly stating that the plane crashed due to negligence of the pilot and air traffic controller.

In his response, Shahbaz Gill, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan for Political Communications, said that looking at the data of recent air accidents, it was clear that the real cause of these accidents was the irresponsible behavior of our pilots. There is a lack of training but the real problem is arrogance.

He said that as long as the current attitude is not changed, we Pakistanis will continue to die like this, now we have to punish the wrongdoers and when the wrongdoing is caught, the rescue union comes, Palpa protects them in any case, fake Degrees, fake licenses and yet they claim that we are the best in the world.

It may be recalled that on May 22, a national airline flight PK8303 to Karachi crashed into a  residential area near Jinnah International Airport, killing 97 people while two others were miraculously safe.

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Govt presents 41 demands for grant in PA worth more than 1.84 trillion

The procedure to pass the Punjab budget was formally started on Wednesday as the government presented 41 demands for grant worth of more than 1.84 trillion rupees in Punjab Assembly. The opposition moved cut motions on six demands for grant including the Food and Agriculture but both were rejected by the government with majority. As […]

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ASEAN coalition supports OIC communique on Jammu & Kashmir

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has express full support to the communique of the recent OIC Contact Group Virtual Emergency meeting on the 22nd June. The situation on the ground in Jammu Kashmir is dire and needs immediate attention to alleviate the sufferings of the Kashmiri civilians. Since the August 2019 lockdown, there […]

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Mir Afzal sworn in as caretaker chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan

The caretaker chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Mir Afzal, was sworn into office on Wednesday, a day after the regional government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) completed its term of five years. The oath was administered by G-B Governor Pir Karam Ali Shah to Afzal in a ceremony held at the Governor House. Ex-chief minister […]

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Law minister’s timely resolution saves health department from legal crisis

The successful parliamentary strategy of Provincial Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs Raja Basharat, saved the Punjab Health Department on Wednesday from a legal crisis. According to details, the previously enacted Punjab Infections and Diseases Prevention and Control Ordinance 2020 was coming to an end. In the ongoing session of the Punjab Assembly, Raja Basharat presented […]

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Court rejects OMC’s plea to stop FIA probe in fuel crisis case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected on Tuesday an oil marketing company’s plea to stop the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking action against it in the fuel crisis case. Hearing the petition filed by Attock Petroleum, IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued notices to the Ministry of Energy, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), […]

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Zardari asks workers to unite as good times ahead

Former president and Pakistan People’s Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that the people in federal government do not have the political realisation and further aggravated crises which the country is faced with. He said that a year ago he had warned of the locust problem but the people in federal government did […]

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Four terrorists killed during CTD operation in Peshawar

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday killed four terrorists during a successful operation after both sides exchanged fire. According to CTD officials, the terrorists were hiding in a house in the city’s Ghaziabad area, which was reportedly raided. “The terrorists opened fire on CTD personnel during a raid on the house, following which four terrorists […]

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PM for zero tolerance regarding wheat smuggling, hoarding

Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed all the provincial chief secretaries to ensure zero- tolerance policy over wheat smuggling and hoarding and also formulate a long term strategy in view of the country’s future requirements. The prime minister also directed for immediate implementation of all the decision taken in consultation with the provincial governments in […]

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Sargodha University holds webinar on COVID-19 and lessons from China

The Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) Sargodha University on Tuesday organised a webinar on “Dealing with Pandemic: Lessons from China” to discuss and learn from the Chinese best practices and strategies in containing and controlling the deadly virus. The webinar brought together distinguished panelists think tanks from China and across Pakistan. It was moderated […]

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Telenor Pakistan launches industry’s first Virtual Summer Internship Program 2020

Being a frontrunner in digitalisation and fully committed to agility, flexibility and mobility as part of its culture, Telenor Pakistan has taken an industry first initiative to launch its flagship Summer Internship Program 2020 virtually to ensure the youth continues to get the opportunity to learn and grow. This program focuses on enabling and equipping […]

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Bank Alfalah innovates to assist Ehsaas beneficiaries

As the Government of Pakistan continues to assist beneficiaries across the country under the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Disbursement Programme 2020; Bank Alfalah has introduced an innovative solution to cater to benficiaries whose biometric verification is not possible for multiple reasons, thus ensuring support for such beneficiaries for cash withdrawal from their account. Many beneficiaries of […]

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Jazz continues to be the undisputed leader of Pakistan’s telecom industry

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, has further cemented its position as the undisputed telecom industry leader with a massive on-net family of more than 62 million subscribers including 18.2 million Super 4G users[1]. Ever since the launch of Jazz Super 4G in February 2018, the company has recorded phenomenal growth in its 4G user […]

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SHC wraps up PASLU petition against privatisation of steel mills

The Sindh High Court (SHC) Tuesday wrapped up the Pakistan Steel Labour Union (PASLU) petition against privatization of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and retrenchment of its employees. The federal government submitted its reply in the court and the attorney general’s representative took the stance that the government decided to axe the PSM workers under […]

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LHC orders action against sale of plasma

Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered government to take action against people who are selling plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients. During hearing of petition against selling of plasma, Secretary Health acknowledged that people are selling plasma. On this Chief Justice of LHC ordered him to catch those involved in the practice. Earlier, Advocate Arshad Virk […]

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Pakistan and Libya’s civil war

The defeat of General Khalifa Haftar’s forces at the gates of Tripoli is being hailed as a turning point in Libya’s protracted civil war. Since the fall of Gaddafi in October 2011, Libya has been marred by political turmoil and instability, with powerful outside actors influencing events in the country. The current conflict is primarily […]

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Govt decides to seal more places to curb spread of coronavirus

The government has decided to seal more areas as part of smart lockdown strategy to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. In Punjab, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has directed relevant authorities to present plans for sealing more hotspot areas of Covid-19 in Lahore. The local administrations across province have been ordered not to […]

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Infighting between Asad Umar, Tareen, Qureshi the biggest blow to PTI: Fawad

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that infighting between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Planning Minister Asad Umar and PTI leader Jahangir Tareen affected the party a lot and has been one of the main reasons behind Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision not going according to plan, a private TV channel […]

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Housing secretary had extension to £2.6m London townhouse allowed despite numerous objections

Robert Jenrick, 38, and his wife (pictured together in 2014), 47, bought a five-bedroom house in October 2013 just a few weeks before he was selected as the conservative candidate for Newark.

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Tulisa apologises to X Factor's Misha B over 'bullying' race row

The singer has apologised to X Factor contestant Misha B for accusing her of bullying behaviour while she was a judge on the show. 

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Deadly algae that kills pets and causes serious illness in humans spotted in the Lake District

A deadly type of algae, known as cyanobacteria, which kills pets and causes diarrhoea and vomiting amongst humans has been spotted in some of the Lake District's most popular lakes.

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Police search for missing teenager, 14, who may have suffered head injury in Northern Ireland

Police are urgently seeking a missing teenager thought to be from south Belfast who may have injured his head while falling off his bicycle in Northern Ireland.

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Jihadis jailed in the Middle East 'should be allowed BACK to their homelands', says report

A paper backed by ex-FBI agent Ali Soufan is urging Western nations including Britain to 'reconsider their stance on repatriation and bring home their citizens' jailed in Syria, Iraq and Turkey.

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Former Hull youth team player Thomas Beattie comes out as gay

Beattie is only the fourth male footballer who has played in Britain to come out as gay and admitted he did not feel comfortable coming out during his professional career.

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Kate Garraway responds to fan who urges her to 'keep hanging on' amid husband's coronavirus battle

The presenter broke her social media silence on Tuesday to respond to a fan who urged her to 'keep hanging on' as her husband remains in intensive care.

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Keeping embryos frozen for over a year can HALVE women's chances of having a child

Researchers from China examined the pregnancy and live birth rates of more than 24,000 women undergoing embryo-storing 'vitrification' treatment.

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Back to black! Guinness ramps up production at its Dublin brewery as

At the start of the lockdown in Ireland, Guinness reduced operations at its famous St James's Gate brewery to the minimal level required to keep yeast stocks alive.

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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner could be released from prison NEXT WEEK

Christian Brueckner's lawyers have filed a request for him to be released after serving two thirds of his 21-month drug sentence in Kiel, Germany.

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Pakistan opens three Afghan border points for trade

Pakistan on Monday opened its three border points with Afghanistan, including Torkham, Chaman and Ghulam Khan, for 24/6 in order to increase the volume of trade and promote business activities between the two countries. According to a notification issued by the ministry of interior, the three border terminals will remain open for imports and exports […]

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Govt to present plane crashes reports in NA tomorrow

The National Assembly was informed on Monday that the government will present the reports of all plane crashes that took place in the last 10 years, including the Karachi plane crash, on Wednesday (tomorrow). Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan made this announcement in the Lower House. He said the report of Karachi plane […]

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Covid-19 effects will be felt for decades: WHO

The novel coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating and its effects will be felt for decades, the World Health Organization’s director-general told an online conference on Monday. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual health forum organised by Dubai authorities that the greatest threat facing the world is not the virus itself, but ‘the lack of global […]

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As virus cases soar, Pakistan says it must keep economy open

The coronavirus is spreading in Pakistan at one of the fastest rates in the world, and its overwhelmed hospitals are turning away patients. But the government is pushing ahead with opening up the country, trying to salvage a near-collapsed economy where millions have already slid into poverty from pandemic restrictions. Further complicating the dilemma, many […]

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Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Kashmir cause

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s traditional support for the Kashmir cause, the Foreign Office said on Monday. In a statement issued here following the telephonic conversation between Saudi Foreign Minister and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the Foreign Office mentioned the support extended by Saudi Arabia on […]

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Imran reviews progress on uplift of tribal areas

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday chaired a meeting to review progress on the development of the merged tribal areas. According to a press release of the PM Office media wing, the meeting was attended by Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz, Adviser on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Special Assistant to […]

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Asif Ali Zardari sent Mangoes to HUDA Beauty’s Sister Mona Kattan

Mango season has at  last started and Pakistan is one of the top in production of the organic fruits.

Huda Kattan’s, owner of Huda Beauty, sister Mona Kattan, the prime supporter of the make up line has gotten crates of mangoes from Bilawal House Karachi, with praises from previous president Asif Ali Zardari and well wishes from Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, Asifa Zardari, and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

The beauty  influencer shared her happiness of getting the mangoes from Pakistan on her Instagram story.

Mona said thanks to Zardari and kids for sending love-filled mangoes and communicated how glad she is. She stated,

“Thank You Asif Ali Zardari and Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari,  I LOVE MANGOES”.

The mangoes sent to mona kattan were from Zardari’s farm in Tando Allahyaar Pakistan.

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Muhammad Aslam Jinnah, the grandson of the founder of Pakistan, has passed away

Muhammad Aslam Jinnah, the grandson of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, has died at the age of 70. Muhammad Aslam Jinnah was ill for many days.

According to details, he was ill for several days. Aslam Jinnah has left a widow and a disabled daughter in mourners.

After his funeral prayers, Zuhr prayers were offered at Habiba Anda Moor Mosque while burial was held at Shah Muhammad Shah Cemetery. Various political and social personalities have expressed their grief over the death of Aslam Jinnah.

Muhammad Aslam Jinnah, claimed to be the grandson of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

In his last days, the cost of his treatment was borne by the provincial government.

He also had a house allotted by government a car and  a driver.

Sindh Minister for Education and Labor Saeed Ghani and Pakistan Muslim League-Functional’s secretary general in Sindh and spokesperson for the Grand Democratic Alliance condoled his death.

 

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Mureed Abbas’ murder’s release on bail has been challenged in the Supreme Court

Zara Abbas, widow of anchor Mureed Abbas, has challenged the release on bail of accused Adil Zaman in the Supreme Court.

According to details, Mureed Abbas’s widow Zara Abbas has challenged the release on bail of the accused in the Supreme Court.

On the other hand, Adil Zaman, the main accused in the murder case of anchor Mureed Abbas, has been released from Central Jail.

The accused Adil Zaman was granted bail by the Sindh High Court and Sessions Court a few days ago. The accused was released on bail. Two cases including murder of Mureed Abbas have been registered against accused Adil Zaman.

Earlier, the delay in justice in the anchor Mureed Abbas murder case was echoed in the Sindh Assembly, where opposition member of the provincial assembly Imran Ali Shah said that Mureed Abbas was killed in broad daylight a year ago. Look at the murder of Justice Mureed Abbas, and bring justice to the family

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Money refund Procedure of Hajj Pilgrims will be clarified says Ministry of religious affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that procedures will be clarified for the refund of money for Hajj pilgrims.

According to the News, the spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a press release regarding the payment of Hajj.

According to the spokesman, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has contacted the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Haq Qadri on telephone.

In a telephone conversation, Dr. Saleh  formally announced the decision regarding Hajj.

According to a spokesman for the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs, only Saudi citizens and residents will be able to perform the Hajj this year.

The Saudi government has apologized for hosting foreign pilgrims due to the global outbreak of the corona virus.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs had called an emergency meeting under the new situation.

According to a spokesman for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, procedures will also be worked out for the refund of Hajj pilgrims.

The Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, diplomatic staff and the Pakistan Hajj Directorate will represent Pakistan this year.

The Saudi government has announced that it will allow a limited number of pilgrims due to the Corona virus.

According to Arab media, only citizens of all countries residing in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to perform Hajj. Pilgrims from all over the world, including Pakistan, will not be able to go for Hajj this year.

The Saudi government in March urged all countries not to take steps related to Hajj and Umrah.

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Islamabad High Court rejected Cynthia Ritchie’s plea

Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah has dismissed the petition filed by US blogger Cynthia Richie against the court order for non-compliance on merit.

Islam High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah had reserved judgment after hearing the petition of Cynthia de Richie.

During the hearing, Cynthia’s lawyer Imran Feroze Malik read out the decision of the Additional Sessions Judge, then Chief Justice Athar Minallah remarked, “How are you affected by this decision?” This is not an order to register a case directly, the court has ordered the FIA ​​to investigate first.

Petitioner’s counsel said that we do not object to the inquiry, only to the part of the case registration. The Chief Justice said that the court would not go into the merits of this case.

Following the hearing, the court issued a written order stating that under Article 199 of the Constitution, the court does not interfere in matters relating to inquiries or investigations and therefore the FIA ​​has the power to conduct inquiries.

The decision states that the FIA, after reviewing the material collected during the inquiry, will form an opinion on whether a case can be registered under the PICA Act.

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Fawad Chaudhry details reasons behind PTI’s failure to bring ‘change’

Fawad Chaudhry details reasons behind PTI’s failure to bring ‘change’. Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that there is no system of accountability in Pakistan. It seems that only politicians are held accountable in the country.

Speaking on ARY News’ program off the record, Fawad Chaudhry said that if a judge is accused, a dispute arises, there is a balance out regarding the accountability of the judiciary.

He said that the system of accountability in Pakistan has never been fixed. It seems that only politicians are held accountable in the country.

Fawad Chaudhry said that why the PML-N always understands the matter later. The PML-N first distributes sweets and then expresses reservations over the decision.

Talking on the occasion, PML-N leader Musaddiq Malik said that the role of Shehzad Akbar was also discussed in the court and the legal status of ARU was also questioned in the court.

He said that the attitude of the government towards the reference has changed. The custody of reference is now with the Supreme Judicial Council.

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Health Minister Sindh Azra Fazal tells matter of deaths at homes

Health Minister Sindh Azra Fazal tells the matter of deaths at homes. Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Afzal said that so far 182 patients of Corona have died with minor symptoms.

Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Afzal said in a video statement that the health department collects statistics on deaths in hospitals and homes, along with symptoms of other diseases in Corona.

She said that the teams of the health department keep in touch with the people, unfortunately in Corona, people are afraid to come to the hospital and do not provide accurate information.

Azra Pechoho said that most of the deaths at homes are due to heart attacks and respiratory diseases. She added that 182 Corona patients have died so far with minor symptoms, so Corona patients should keep checking their oxygen.

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Duchess of York's story-telling YouTube channel hits over 300,000 views

Sarah Ferguson, 60, who launched the StoryTime with Fergie channel at the start of the coronavirus lockdown, has garnered over 300,000 views as she reads stories from her Windsor home.

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PK8303: Control tower & captain held responsible for the crash

The investigation report of the PIA plane 8303 crash in Karachi has been submitted to the Prime Minister in which the pilot and the air traffic controller have been held responsible for the accident.

According to sources, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and presented the investigation report of the Karachi plane crash while the Aviation Minister also briefed the Prime Minister on the report.

According to sources, the interim report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board has revealed that the cockpit crew of the aircraft at the time of landing ignored the instructions of the Air Traffic Controller while the Air Traffic Controller also failed to implement the instructions.

The report did not rule out the possibility of a technical malfunction in the cause of the crash and held the PIA and CAA equally responsible for the crash.

Sources said that the report also termed the procedures of PIA and Civil Aviation Authority in preventing accidents as unsuccessful. The report blames the pilot and air traffic controller for the crash and does not rule out a technical glitch in the plane.

The report also includes information from the aircraft’s data flight recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and air traffic control records from Lahore to Karachi.

The report said that at the time of landing, the cockpit crew of the aircraft ignored the instructions of the air traffic controller and the air traffic controller also failed to implement his instructions.

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Shadab Khan,Haider Ali and Haris Rauf tested positive for COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that all-rounder Shadab Khan, Haider Ali and Haris Rauf have tested positive for COVID-19.

According to the board, the affected players were tested on Sunday and no signs of the corona were found in the three players before the testing.

All three players have been instructed to go into self-isolation immediately. The board said that the medical panel of the PCB is in full touch with the three players in this regard. Remember that all three cricketers are in Pakistan’s squad for the tour of England.

Officials said that the test of Usman Shinwari and Imad Waseem was negative after which both the players have been directed to reach Lahore on June 24.

Besides, tests of all other players and officials in the squad including Shoaib Malik, Cliff Deacon, and Waqar Younis have been completed today.

The Corona Test of the national cricketers will be held on June 20 before the England tour. The test was conducted in four different cities, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar.

Remember that the Pakistan cricket team has to play a series of 3 Tests and 3 T20 matches in England. The series is scheduled for August and September.

29 players and 14 member team management have been announced for the tour. Due to COVID-19, the squad will go together and due to the current situation, the squad has been kept large.

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Saudi Arabia announces decision about Hajj 2020

Saudi Arabia announces a decision about Hajj 2020. The Saudi government has announced that it will allow a limited number of pilgrims.

According to Arab media reports, the government of Saudi Arabia has announced to allow Hajj on a limited scale. No one will be able to come for Hajj from outside Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj says that given corona, no one from abroad will be able to come for Hajj 2020. Citizens residing in the country will be able to enjoy the blessings of Hajj.

According to the report, about 2.5 million people go from different countries to perform Hajj, but this year it will not be possible due to corona.

According to the report of Khaleej Times, Hajj 2020 will be with a very limited number of pilgrims, limited to ensuring the safety of the pilgrims.

The statement said that the decision was taken on the basis that the Hajj should be held in a safe and healthy environment. To ensure the safety of the pilgrims, to maintain social distance and to fulfill the objectives of Islamic Sharia regarding the protection of human life.

The Saudi government, which receives the honor of serving the millions of Muslims who perform the Hajj and Umrah each year, wants to reassure Muslims around the world that the decision was made in the spirit of the health and safety of visitors to the Holy Shrines.

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Talib Johri’s Funeral attended by a large audience in Karachi

Funeral prayers of renowned Shia cleric Allama Talib Johri was offered at Amroha Ground.

According to details, Allama Talib Johri, a well-known Shia cleric who had been reciting the Majlis of ”Shaam e Ghareeban” for a long time on Pakistani television, had passed away on Sunday night and his funeral prayer was offered.

Talib Johri’s funeral prayers were offered at Amroha Ground after Zuhreen prayers at Ancholi. He was buried at Wadi Hussain Cemetery on Super Highway.

Allama had been suffering from heart and hypoglycemia for some time and was recently admitted to a hospital in Karachi, where he died at the age of 81 while undergoing treatment.

He was born on August 27, 1939, in Patna, India. Due to his distinctive style, accent, and rhetoric, he had a special place and respect. His father was the famous religious scholar Allama Mustafa Khan.

He was a central figure among Pakistani scholars for many years. His fame spread all over the world in Pakistan and outside Pakistan with the Majlis of Sham Ghariban in Nishtar Park, Karachi. The audience of this Majlis included all sections of Muslim thought. Allama Talib Johari has also been awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan in recognition of his religious services.

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PM Imran Khan lauds Legend Boxer Muhammad Ali

PM Imran Khan has praised Legend Boxer Muhammad Ali in his tweet. Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the whole world still appreciates Muhammad Ali’s strength and courage.

According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan said in his message on social networking site Twitter that boxer Muhammad Ali was a great sportsman.

He said that he was not only talented and intelligent but also his beliefs were great. He understood the purpose of the creation of man above material ideas.

The Prime Minister said that Mohammad Ali defended his beliefs when he could earn money. Mohammad Ali sacrificed himself in the best years of the game while facing difficulties. He further said in his message that Mohammad Ali’s strength and courage. The world still appreciates it.

I believe he was the greatest sportsman, not only because he was talented, intelligent & courageous, but because his beliefs went beyond material considerations to a conviction that humans, unlike animals, had a higher purpose of existence.https://t.co/fP9uNreA3d

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 21, 2020

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Federal govt seeks proposal to resume educational activities

Federal govt seeks proposal to resume educational activities. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that they are considering opening schools under SOPs.

According to details, a meeting was held in the federal capital Islamabad under the chairmanship of Education and Vocational Training Minister Shafqat Mahmood on opening schools under SOPs.

Addressing the meeting, the Federal Minister for Education said that they are considering opening schools under SOPs. He said that the Ministry of Education is in touch with UNICEF on opening schools.

Shafqat Mehmood said that the opening of schools under SOPs will also be seen at the global level. He said that UNICEF is also being consulted on our strategy.

The meeting chaired by the Federal Minister also mentioned the Gallup survey on school reopening. Shafqat Mahmood said that 70 percent of the parents in the survey spoke about reopening the school. Parents will be taken into confidence.

It may be recalled that last week, the Islamabad High Court had rejected a request to open educational institutions across the country.

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Lower House continues discussion on budget

The National Assembly on Monday resumed its session with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the chair. The house continued discussion on the budget for next fiscal year. Participating in the budget discussion, Barjees Tahir emphasized the need for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam saying it is important for the future of Pakistan. He said India should stop […]

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Blame game continues as Punjab lawmakers discuss budget

The treasury and opposition were seen defending the policies of their own parties during the general debate on budget in Punjab Assembly on Monday. The treasury members were praising the budget presented by the Punjab government while the opposition MPAs criticized the provincial budget during the third day of general debate. The session of Punjab […]

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Accused selling government medicines remanded to police for three days

Three accused namely Suhail Shaikh, Baqaur Rahman Chandio and Sadam Chandio were produced before the court of 1st Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate here Monday by the ASP City Rizwan Tarique who were arrested by Civil Lines police station and, according to police sources, they are alleged to be involved in theft, procurement and sale […]

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IBA Karachi revises admission process for its undergraduate programs

In the wake of COVID-19 constraints, the IBA Karachi has decided to overhaul the admission process for its undergraduate programs. The aptitude test scheduled for July 5, 2020 for BBA, BS Accounting & Finance, BS Economics and BS Social Sciences & Liberal Arts programs has been substituted with an Alternative Assessment Criteria. The revised process […]

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Qureshi hopes new SAARC CCI president will promote trade

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi congratulating Iftikhar Ali Malik for becoming president, SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has expressed his hope that he would utilize best of his abilities to promote trade and industry not only in the region but also in Pakistan. According to press release issued on Sunday, the Foreign Minister […]

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India’s seat in UN Security Council travesty of justice: AJK president

India’s election to the UN Security Council is a travesty of justice and a mockery of the international rule of law, said Sardar Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The President said in an interview to a foreign TV network Sunday that when a delegation of the fascist BJP-RSS regime would be sitting […]

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Zardari united PPP after Benazir, says PPP leader

The death of Benazir Bhutto is a huge loss for not only Pakistan but also for whole Muslim ummah. This was done by enemies to break down the chain and to hurt the federal system, but Asif Ali Zardari has again united the party and failed the ill wishes of the enemies. These thoughts are […]

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Pakistan Navy observes World Hydrography Day

Pakistan Navy observed World Hydrography Day with enthusiasm and with an aim to create awareness about the importance of hydrography and its role towards blue economy & overall national growth. Every year on 21 June, World Hydrography Day is celebrated across the world, under the auspices of International Hydrographic Organization, to draw worldwide attention towards […]

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Germany strives to kickstart culture in a world blighted by virus

Musician Cristina Gomez Godoy casts an excited glance towards the leafy stage where she is about to perform in front of an audience for the first time in three months. “I’m actually nervous,” said the oboist, 30, a member of Berlin’s Staatskapelle orchestra, which has been unable to perform live since concert halls were shut […]

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Virus booze ban causes headache for S African winemakers

Wineries around Cape Town fear a nine-week alcohol sales ban will leave a bad hangover that outlasts the coronavirus pandemic, as South African bottles lose their spots on international shelves and thousands of jobs are lost. Africa’s most industrialised economy shuttered liquor stores at the start of a strict anti-coronavirus lockdown on March 27 to […]

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Women bear the brunt of virus fallout in workplace

The reverberating economic shock of the coronavirus crisis has delivered a massive setback for women because so many work in the badly exposed services sector, experts say. The nature of the outbreak means women are more likely than men to lose or quit their jobs in vulnerable low-paying workplaces like bars, conference venues, hairdressing salons, […]

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