Pakistan’s women legislatures demand public hanging of rapists, killers

ISLAMABAD: Women lawmakers in the country demanded the killer of 27-year-old Noor Mukadam be sentenced to death and rapists and killers of women and children be hanged publicly. The National Assembly, during Friday’s proceedings, unanimously condemned the gruesome acts of violence against women and children, especially the murder of Noor. PTI MNA Asma Qadeer broke […]

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Taliban and Afghan forces clash again outside Herat city

Afghan and Taliban forces clashed again on the outskirts of Herat Saturday, a day after a police guard was killed when a United Nations compound in the western city came under attack. Violence has surged across the country since early May, when the Taliban launched a sweeping offensive as US-led foreign forces began a final […]

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Hamilton quickest in final practice in Hungary

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday morning, ahead of the afternoon qualifying session. The Mercedes driver, who is aiming for the 100th GP win of his career this weekend, was just 0.88secs quicker than title rival Max Verstappen with Hamilton’s teammate […]

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Pakistani meme set for NFT auction on World Friendship Day

A Pakistani government employee Asif Faza Rana in 2015, announced that he was no longer friends with Mudasir, blowing up the internet. Little did he know that due to the meme his world would never be the same again. Six years later Rana will be selling an NFT of the image he once shared on […]

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Iran leader grants clemency to over 2,800 prisoners

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has granted clemency to more than 2,800 jailed convicts to mark two Muslim religious holidays, his website said Saturday. The statement did not elaborate on the identity of the 2,825 prisoners who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted. Clemency was granted to mark Eid al-Adha celebrated in […]

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11 killed as India’s monsoon death toll swells

Eleven people were killed in eastern India after torrential rains swept away homes and triggered landslides, officials said Saturday, taking the country’s monsoon death toll above 230. Rainstorms that have swept across the nation lashed the eastern state of West Bengal causing widespread destruction. Four people were electrocuted after rain gushed into their homes in […]

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Denmark badminton ace Axelsen moves into Olympic semis

Denmark’s world badminton number two Viktor Axelsen cruised into the Olympic men’s singles semi-finals on Saturday, but compatriot Anders Antonsen was unable to join him. Axelsen beat China’s Shi Yuqi 21-13, 21-13 to set up a clash with Guatemalan world number 59 Kevin Cordon, who kept his fairytale run going with a 21-13, 21-18 win […]

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I would shoot Noor Muqaddam’s killer if I have my own way: Sheikh Rashid

Speaking to the media, Sheikh Rasheed said that those involved in the murder of Noor Muqaddam, ex-Pakistan’s envoy’ daughter, would not be spared. “If I have my own way, I will shoot dead the murderer,” the interior minister said. The interior minister added on Saturday that his prediction about the separation between former prime minister and […]

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Police sets checkpoints in Karachi to impose Covid lockdown

KARACHI: The police have set up checkpoints in various areas of Karachi to enforce the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the Sindh government. According to reports, on the first day of the lockdown in Karachi, police set up roadblocks in various locations, public transportation was not permitted to travel beyond the roadblocks, and police officers were […]

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Fawad lashes out at Indian govt over spread of Delta variant of COVID-19

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has slammed the Indian government for failing to control the spread of the Delta version of the corona virus. The minister, Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet said that the world was trying very hard to defeat the virus and the pandemic but Modi government’s irresponsible handling […]

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Sumbul Iqbal tests positive for COVID-19, urges fans to observe SOPs carefully

Famous Pakistani actress Sumbul Iqbal, on Saturday, tested positive for COVID-19. The Meray Khwab Raiza Raiza actress, taking it to Instagram, urged her fans to observe corona SOPs carefully and stay safe, adding the request of remembering her in prayers. Sumbul wrote, “Covid positive, stay safe everyone.” She maintained, “Remember me in your prayers”. Her […]

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Covid positivity ratio rises to 8.46%, 3,187 people in critical condition

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to see a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, with 4,950 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). According to the NCOC, the total number of confirmed cases in the country has risen to 1,029,811, including 940,164 recoveries, with an infection positivity rate […]

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Harrison makes smooth start at Olympics as she chases first major gold

World record holder Keni Harrison got off to a trouble-free start in the Olympic 100m hurdles on Saturday as she began her latest bid for a long-awaited major championship gold. The 28-year-old American has been the pick of a powerful group of US hurdlers in recent years, clocking a world record of 12.20sec in 2016. […]

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Court acquits ex-chairman and others in steel mill corruption reference

KARACHI: All accused including a former chairman of a reference in connection with committing corruption in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) have been acquitted by an accountability court in Karachi. The former PSM chairman Moeen Aftab Sheikh was subject to charges of selling the traders goods at lower rates but the court acquitted them all on the benefit of the doubt. Others accused were also subject to the […]

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Wife of slain Haiti leader says killers left her for dead

The wife of Haiti’s murdered president, seriously wounded in the very attack that killed her husband, listened in terror as the gunmen ransacked their home, she said in her first interview since the assassination. The killers eventually found what they were looking for in president Jovenel Moise’s residence, and made cursory efforts on their way […]

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EU ready to impose sanctions over Lebanon crisis

The European Union said on Friday it was ready to impose sanctions on Lebanon’s ruling elite over the political crisis wracking the country, after adopting a legal framework for such measures. The crisis has left Lebanon without a functioning government since the last one resigned after a massive explosion killed dozens and destroyed swathes of […]

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Seven Kurdish family members killed in Turkey attack

Seven members of a Kurdish family were killed Friday in central Turkey by armed assailants who tried to burn their house in what rights activists said was a racist attack. The Dedeoglu family had been seriously injured in another attack in the middle of May by neighbours who warned them that they “will not let […]

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Pakistan condemns India’s politicization of cricket on threatening players to join KPL

Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned India’s politicization of cricket by preventing international players from participating in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said “India’s politicization of cricket cannot be condemned enough”. He termed as “unfortunate and regrettable” the reports where Kashmiri players were denied to share the dressing room with […]

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Uganda eases Covid curbs as admissions fall

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday ordered an easing of a six-week Covid lockdown following a dramatic reduction in serious cases of the disease. Infections had soared during a second wave driven by the highly transmissable Delta variant but since the lockdown, the authorities say daily admissions of severe and critical patients dropped from a […]

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PM Khan lauds efforts of FBR on tax collection of Rs 410 bn in July

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has lauded the work of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for collecting the highest ever tax in the month of July. In a tweet through his Twitter account, the prime minister said the collection in the month of July remained Rs.410 bn which is the highest ever in […]

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US oil giants to keep a lid on spending even as profits surge

US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported strong profits Friday riding a wave of higher prices amid recovering demand, but pledged to keep a lid on spending. The results marked a 180-degree reversal from this time last year when the companies suffered hefty losses amid heavy pandemic restrictions that crimped economic activity and halted travel. […]

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Suspect confesses to raping and killing six-year old in Korangi

On Saturday, Karachi police arrested a suspect who confessed to raping and killing a six-year old in the Korangi area. The child’s body was found wrapped in a thick mat at 6 in the morning on Wednesday last week. Investigators had said that her post-mortem reports showed she was raped and her neck was broken. […]

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EU banks can weather ‘harsh’ crises but with big losses

European banks can weather a severe economic crisis with a sharp drop in their financial reserves, according to results from an extensive stress test published on Friday. In the worst-case scenario, described as “very severe” and covering a period of three years, the European banking sector would suffer a capital loss of 265 billion euros […]

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PM accepts Saudi crown prince’s invite to attend Middle East Green Initiative summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has accepted the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for participation in the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’, the PM Office said Friday. Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Maliki presented the formal invitation extended by the crown prince to Prime Minister Imran Khan to attend the summit, […]

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Low intensity rainfall likely in various parts of country: PMD

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Friday indicated chances of low intensity rainfall in various parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the next 24 hours. “The intensity of monsoon rains will be less from now onwards in different parts of the country”, Meteorologist, PMD, Rashid Bilal said while talking to APP. The official conveyed […]

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A stable Afghanistan is a prerequisite for Pakistan’s economy: Fawad Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that Pakistan is not looking forward to support any one group in Afghanistan but is trying to create an environment conducive to form a united government. Chaudhry spoke about the issue at a ceremony organised by the Pak-Afghan Youth Forum on Friday. He said it is the only […]

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Power supply to Makran Division restored: Hammad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday said that power supply to Makran Division has been restored. “I am grateful to the Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan for promptly accepting my request and normalising the flow of electricity to the Makran division,” he said in a series of tweets. I am grateful to the […]

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Manchester United’s Rashford to have shoulder surgery

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is to undergo shoulder surgery, the Premier League giants announced Friday, and could now miss the opening months of the new season. The 23-year-old has long had shoulder trouble, nursing the injury for much of last season and during his involvement in Euro 2020, where Rashford was one of several […]

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Japan expands virus emergency one week into Olympics

Japan on Friday extended a virus state of emergency in Tokyo and expanded the measure to four more regions as it battles a record surge in infections a week into the pandemic-postponed Olympics. Nationwide new virus cases topped 10,000 for the first time on Thursday, and a string of government officials and health experts have […]

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Sindh government’s decision to block sims of unvaccinated people; rejected by SHC

KARACHI: After an applicant challenged the Sindh government’s decision to block unvaccinated people’s mobile SIMs, the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday rejected the application, claiming that the authorities could not impose their decisions without proper legislation. The bench hearing the petition was also irritated by the petition, with SHC Judge Mohammad Shafi Siddiqui stating […]

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Sindh govt’s decision to lockdown Karachi being assessed carefully: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that careful assessment of the Sindh government’s decision to lockdown [Karachi] was underway as Prime Minister Imran Khan had a candid policy against any step which impacted laymen’s livelihood. سندہ حکومت کے لاک ڈاؤن کے فیصلے کا بغور جائزہ لے رہے ہیں، وزیر اعظم […]

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Pakistan strongly rejects India’s ‘baseless’ claims on AJK election

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned the Indian charge d’affaires on Friday to categorically reject the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ “false, untenable and self-serving comments” on the recently-held elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The FO, in a statement, said the Indian charge d’affaires was summoned to convey Pakistan’s complete rejection of India’s sham protest and to […]

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Sindh to observe complete lockdown until August 8

The Sindh government has decided to impose a complete lockdown from tomorrow and it will close government offices from next week till August 8 following an astounding uptick in Covid-19 cases, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. The decision of locking down the province was taken in a Sindh Task Force meeting presided over by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday. […]

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Two more Indian cricketers test Covid-19 positive in Sri Lanka

Two more Indian players have contracted coronavirus, with the three infected players remaining in Sri Lanka as the rest of the squad started leaving, officials said Friday. All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham and bowler Yuzvendra Chahal joined Krunal Pandya in isolation after all three were found to have Covid-19, a Sri Lanka Cricket official said. “The three […]

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WB approves $100 mln to support increase literacy in Sindh

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP): The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $100 million in financing to support Pakistan’s efforts to increase literacy and student retention rates in the Sindh province. The amount has been approved for the Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation (SELECT) project that is aimed at helping the provincial government […]

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Effective tax system important to ensure ease of doing business: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday stressed the need for an effective taxation system in the country to ensure ease of doing business and encourage people to join the tax-net. Addressing at the public awareness seminar on Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said tax evasion could prove detrimental for economies […]

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‘No favourites’ in Afghanistan; Pakistan to support whoever chosen by Afghans : PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan has “no favourites” in Afghanistan and it would support any government in the neighbouring country chosen by the Afghans themselves. “We do not have any favourites in Afghanistan. Our policy is that whoever the people of Afghanistan choose, Pakistan will have the best relationship with them,” […]

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McKeon anointed sprint queen as Shoenmaker shatters world record

An electric Emma McKeon blazed to the women’s Olympic 100m freestyle title Friday as flying South African Tatjana Schoenmaker smashed the long-standing women’s 200m breaststroke world record. Australia’s McKeon claimed her fourth Tokyo medal when she hit the wall in a new Olympic record of 51.96 seconds, the second-fastest ever swum. Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey […]

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PM accepts Saudi crown prince’s invite to attend Mideast Green Initiative summit

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has accepted the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for participation in the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’, the PM Office said Friday. Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Maliki presented the formal invitation extended by the crown prince to Prime Minister Imran Khan to attend the […]

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Billie Eilish happiest and thrilled after launching new album

Billie Eilish revealed that she is happiest and thrilled after launching her new album. After a few, namely single releases of songs My Future, Therefore I Am, Your Power, Lost Cause, and NDA, all of which were considered and listed in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100, the teenage singer disclosed her […]

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Police to submit challan against Usman Mirza until September 10

ISLAMABAD: In the case involving sexual harassment and torture of a couple, a district and session court in Islamabad ordered police to submit a challan against Usman Mirza and other accomplices until September 10. The court extended the remand of four suspects, including Usman Mirza, Idris Qayyum Butt, Farhan, and Atta ur Rehman, whose 14-day […]

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Khawaja Farooq Ahmed likely to be designated new AJK PM

Former AJK minister and PTI’s central joint secretary, Khawaja Farooq Ahmed, is likely to be appointed as new Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting in Islamabad and discussed matters related to forming government in AJK after PTI grabbed 26 seats in the recently held elections where his name […]

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Rs649.908 million released for 13 petroleum sector projects

The government has so far released an amount of Rs649.908 million to execute seven ongoing and six new petroleum-related projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2021-22) aimed at accelerating oil and gas exploration activities and achieving self-sufficiency in the energy sector. According to the official data as of July 16, an amount of […]

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Scarlett Johansson took a legal action against Disney over ‘Black Widow’, objection declined

Scarlet Johansson, One of the highest paid American actresses, leading light of Avengers, Marriage story and Marvel Superhero movie Black widow, Sued The Disney accusing the company that they ruptured her contacts when it offered the movie on streaming simultaneously in the theatres too. Disney replied “there was no merit” to the lawsuit, saying it […]

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Complete lockdown imposed in Sindh till August 8

KARACHI: A total lockdown is to be imposed till August 8 by the Sindh government as the province continues to battle a dangerous escalation in COVID-19 infections on Friday and would go into effect from Saturday. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting which included the coronavirus task force and was attended by […]

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NCOC extends support to Sindh government against covid

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) offered the Sindh government full support on Friday, in dealing with the rising trend of COVID-19 cases in Karachi. The NCOC, which is in charge of developing a national strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, said on Twitter that they had reviewed the virus’s spread in Karachi. During […]

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4 billion anti-Covid shots injected worldwide

More than four billion doses of anti-Covid vaccines have been administered around the world, eight months after the vaccination drive started, according to an AFP count Thursday. Global injections have slowed slightly: the fourth billion dose was reached in 30 days, while it took only 26 days to reach the previous one. The first and […]

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Shehbaz’s security protocol withdrawn by government

ISLAMABAD: The incumbent government has taken back the security guards of opposition leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, in compliance with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision of limiting security protocol to politicians and important personalities. Sources revealed on Thursday that the government has taken back two police guards appointed for the security of PML-N President […]

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Hammad contacts Iranian Ambassador to resolve power issue in Makran Division

Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday asked Iranian ambassador to Pakistan to take immediate steps for restoring electricity supply to Gwadar, Turbat and Makran regions of Balochistan. In a telephonic call, the minister said the government was taking steps to improve the power transmission system. Steps were also being taken to connect the coastal […]

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Hammad contacts Iranian Ambassador to resolve power issue in Makran Division

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Thursday asked Iranian ambassador to Pakistan to take immediate steps for restoring electricity supply to Gwadar, Turbat and Makran regions of Balochistan. In a telephonic call, the minister said the government was taking steps to improve the power transmission system. Steps were also being taken to connect the […]

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Blinken says nuclear talks with Iran ‘cannot go on indefinitely’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that nuclear talks with Iran “cannot go on indefinitely” but that Washington was “fully prepared” to continue negotiations. The US is indirectly involved in Iran’s talks with world powers to revive a nuclear deal that gave Iran some relief from international sanctions in exchange for limits […]

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Prince William, Kate Middleton change parenting style for eldest son

  Prince William and Kate Middleton have changed parenting style for proper upbringing of eldest son, the future King George. A source revealed to Us Weekly that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are, “strict but fair too” with all three of their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. “The royals are well […]

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Banned outfits must be closely monitored amid changing Afghan situation: Murad Ali Shah

KARACHI: Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh has ordered all institutions to keep a close check on banned outfits owing to the prevailing situation in Afghanistan. He urged that all law enforcers must closely monitor criminal, sectarian and banned organisations to prevent mishaps in the future. The Sindh CM said this while chairing a […]

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Taliban surge poses ‘existential crisis’: US watchdog

The Afghan government faces an “existential crisis” after the Taliban doubled their attacks following the February 2020 US deal with the insurgents, a watchdog report said Thursday. The report said Taliban attacks on Afghan targets surged from 6,700 in the three months up to the Doha agreement to 13,242 in the September-November 2020 period. Attacks […]

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USF initiates Rs 2.1 bln projects in three districts of Sindh

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) through Universal Service Fund (USF) has initiated some Rs 2.1 billion projects in three districts of Sindh, Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroz and Khairpur to improve connectivity. Under this project, a total of 101 towns and Union Councils will be connected through 709.5 km of optic fiber cable, benefiting a […]

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China tries to ease investor fears over crackdown: report

Beijing scrambled to calm investors after a crackdown on some of China’s biggest firms rattled markets with regulators calling bankers in for a last-minute call Wednesday night, Bloomberg reported. The call hosted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission included executives of international investment banks, Bloomberg added. The business models of private tutoring firms were obliterated […]

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Imran Khan lauds Afghan cricket team’s progress

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan praised the Afghan cricket team on Wednesday for their achievements in the face of adversity. The prime minister made the statements during a Q&A session with a group from the Pak-Afghan Youth Forum (PAYF), which had come to see him at the PM Office. In response to a query on […]

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Priyanka Chopra acknowledges Simon Biles for display of ‘great’ velour

Renowned Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra acknowledged the famous American artistic gymnast Simon Biles for the display of great velour in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Apprehending Biles’ decision of withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics 2020, Chopra shared a short video of an interview. She did with her a few years ago for her YouTube series. Admiring the actress, […]

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Farrukh asks Afghan media to highlight Pakistan’s commitment to ‘peaceful’ Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday called upon Afghan media to highlight Pakistan’s strong commitment and determination to ‘peaceful’ Afghanistan on the other side of the Durand Line. Addressing the second session of Pak-Afghan Youth Forum Media Conclave, he said history could not be ignored as people of erstwhile FATA […]

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‘No favourites’ in Afghanistan; Pakistan to support whoever chosen by Afghans : PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan has “no favourites” in Afghanistan and it would support any government in the neighbouring country chosen by the Afghans themselves. “We do not have any favourites in Afghanistan. Our policy is that whoever the people of Afghanistan choose, Pakistan will have the best relationship with them,” […]

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Cyber crime case: MPA Nazir Chohan remanded in FIA custody

A local court on Thursday handed over Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) MPA Nazir Chohan to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on two-day physical remand in a cyber crime case. Earlier, the FIA team produced the MPA before Judicial Magistrate Yousaf Abdur Rehman at district courts here. The FIA submitted that the MPA was arrested in connection with […]

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FM, Bahraini interior minister discuss security cooperation

MANAMA: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Bahraini Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalif on Thursday discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of security and defence. In a meeting held in Bahrain’s capital Manama, the foreign minister said Pakistan was keen to strengthen ties with Bahrain in diverse sectors for their mutual […]

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18 athletes barred from Olympics over drug-test standards

Ten Nigerian athletes were among 18 competitors from “high-risk” nations who have been barred from the Tokyo Olympics after failing to meet requirements for out-of-competition drug testing, World Athletics’ independent anti-doping arm said Thursday. The Athletics Integrity Unit said the athletes concerned had failed to comply with rules introduced in 2019 requiring those from countries […]

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The day that changed America: Remembering 9/11, 20 years on

On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, New Yorkers woke to crisp blue skies following a storm that had soaked America’s northeastern seaboard the day before. A buildup of high pressure had helped push the cold front out into the Atlantic, creating a weather phenomenon known in aviation parlance as “severe clear.” The cloudless […]

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Blinken meets WHO chief, supports probe into Covid origins

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in Kuwait on Wednesday where he pledged his support to the UN agency’s investigation in China into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. “The U.S. supports the @WHO plans for additional studies into COVID-19 origins, including in (the […]

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Pakistan’s access to Central Asian Republics dependent upon Afghan peace: PM

Speaking at a Pak-Afghan Youth Forum Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that peace in Afghanistan will allow Pakistan access to the Central Asian Republics. He also answered questions asked by the delegation at the forum. He said that all future economic policies of Pakistan are dependent upon peace in Afghanistan as a precursor. […]

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Vaccination deadline of Aug 31 set for students, employees and LEAs by NCOC

ISLAMABAD: A vaccination deadline of August 31 has been set by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) for sectors dealing with the public to get their staff vaccinated. Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar, addressing a briefing of the press, said that the government wants to speed up vaccinations so as to reach the […]

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Dozens hurt in Turkish forest fire near resort

Dozens of people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and several for burns as a forest fire ravaged several communities near a Mediterranean tourist resort in the south of Turkey on Wednesday, media reported. Footage on social media and Turkish TV showed rescuers dumping fire retardant from helicopters on burning buildings and fields in […]

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Biden hails deal to ‘transform’ US with infrastructure cash bonanza

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a deal with senators on a massive infrastructure package that would pump historic levels of federal funding into fixing US roads, bridges and waterways and expand clean energy programs. The bipartisan measure, including some $550 billion in new spending, came together after two months of often-tense negotiations that […]

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AirBlue Crash anniversary reminds us to turn over a new leaf

July 28, 2021 marks the 11th anniversary of the victims of AirBlue Flight ED 202 that had crashed in the Margalla Hills on this day in 2010, killing all the 152 persons on board, including six crew members. So far this has been the worst air crash in the aviation history of Pakistan. As the […]

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Covax expecting 250 mn donated doses in 6-8 weeks: WHO

Covax is expecting to receive 250 million donated Covid-19 vaccine doses over the next six to eight weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. The influx of doses is a major boost for the scheme, which is aimed at ensuring poorer countries can access jabs and has so far delivered 152 million vaccine doses to […]

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UNRC terms Thar Foundation as ‘Best CSR Model in Pakistan’

  MITHI: Terming it ‘impressive CSR model and a smart way of working with local communities,’ United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Pakistan, Mr. Julian Harneis has said that the UN would extend technical support to the Thar Foundation to enhance the impact of CSR work in the area. After visiting the Thar Foundation interventions […]

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Tunisia in political turmoil as president dismisses more officials

Tunisia lurched further into political uncertainty Wednesday, as President Kais Saied sacked more officials, days after he suspended parliament and assumed executive powers in what opponents labelled a “coup”. Key civil society groups warned against any “illegitimate” extension of Saied’s 30-day suspension of parliament, and demanded in a joint statement a timeline for political action. […]

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Zahir Jaffer: the therapist who needed therapy

We have heard many a times of cannibalistic situations where men have set precedents in hurting, torturing or killing women. Gruesome, vile and unethical horror stories that we brush off thinking they couldn’t be true because we can’t fathom the extent to which the human mind can go to fulfill its sadistic pleasures. Be it […]

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NCOC leaves decision to provinces, Punjab to reopen schools from August 2

The NCOC meeting has decided to hold board examinations and schools reopening as per the schedule and there would be no extension in the school holidays. The meeting left the final decision of reopening of schools and board examinations with n the provinces. In a latest update, provinces have decided to stick to their previous […]

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Experts term hepatitis vaccination as need of hour

The Health experts on Wednesday urged the media to play an active role in highlighting early screening, preventive measures as well as vaccination against hepatitis related illness, as viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer. World Hepatitis Day is being observed all over the world including Pakistan to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, […]

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U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says PM Khan; political settlement ‘best choice’

NEW YORK: Amid deteriorating Afghan security situation, Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized Tuesday that the best choice was a negotiated political settlement to the long-running conflict in Afghanistan, saying Pakistan would remain helpful in the peace process. “So, the Taliban sit down with the other side and they form an inclusive government — This is […]

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Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics all-around gymnastics: official

Defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final of the Olympic individual all-around gymnastics competition due to ongoing concerns over her mental health, USA Gymnastics confirmed on Wednesday. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental […]

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US tells vaccinated people in high Covid risk areas to mask again

People vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks indoors, the top health authority said Tuesday, a major reversal in guidance that underscored the country’s struggle to suppress the Delta variant. President Joe Biden said the announcement showed that America needs to “do better” on vaccinations, adding that a […]

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Five died, 25 injured in bus accident

LAYYAH: At least five passengers including two women were killed and another 25 sustained serious injuries on Wednesday when a Rawalpindi bound bus turned turtle near Jaman Shah, some nine km away from here.   A spokesperson of Rescue 1122 said that the ill-fated bus met the accident reportedly due to over speeding.  He informed that […]

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Prince Harry to release second memoir after death of Queen Elizabeth

With a report of Daily Mail which claims Prince Harry will release second memoir after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Price has become the center of critic. According to the details, the spokesperson of the Duke of Sussex denied the existence of such a scenario and called it not true. Responding to a statement, the […]

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18 workers killed in India as truck rams into bus

Eighteen migrant labourers sleeping on a highway in northern India after their bus broke down died when a truck rammed into the vehicle, police said Wednesday. At least 19 others were injured in the accident in Uttar Pradesh state, a senior police officer told reporters. Most of the passengers were returning home to the eastern […]

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Foreign investors express continuing confidence on the security environment: OICCI

Karachi: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of top 200 foreign investors in Pakistan, released the results of its latest Annual Security survey 2021, covering feedback on the security environment in the commercial centers of Pakistan. The survey was conducted from May 21st till June 21st. About two third of […]

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Orders of Arbab Rahim as SAPM on Sindh Affairs approved

Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim as his special assistant on Sindh affairs, adding him in the boundary of the federal cabinet. Reportedly, Prime Minister Khan gave a nod to the appointment of Dr Rahim as his special assistant on Sindh affairs. The cabinet division on Wednesday issued a notification in […]

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Foreign investors express confidence over security environment: OICCI survey

Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), trade body of top 200 foreign investors in Pakistan, released the results of its latest annual security survey 2021 which shows continuing confidence by foreign investors on the security environment in the country. The survey was conducted from May 21 to June 21, 2021. These OICCI security […]

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‘Prison Break’ leading light Wentworth Miller affirms autism diagnosis

      ‘Prison Break’ leading light, American actor affirms autism diagnosis via an Instagram. After the formal diagnosis, the actor took it to Instagram, “I’m a middle-aged man. And I do have access to a diagnosis is a privilege many do not enjoy”. He also added that the diagnosis reports didn’t panic him as […]

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PM urges people to take precautions during heavy monsoon rains

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged people to exercise caution as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc on the federal capital’s urban infrastructure on Wednesday, with more showers expected. The Prime Minister said in a tweet from his official account that he has ordered all relevant authorities to be on high alert. “While warning our […]

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PM Khan summons top officials to chalk out post AJK election policy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Wednesday called on the top officials and representatives of the government to discuss the policy related to the victory in elections in Azad and Jammu Kashmir. The session is to start at 3 pm today where government response is to be discussed in response to the opposition’s narrative. […]

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson addresses reports surrounding his return to wrestle ring

Famous American wrestler and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, on Tuesday, addressed reports surrounding his return to the wrestling ring. According to the details, the 49-year-old wrestler spoke with ET’s Matt Cohen, along with his Jungle Cruise costar Emily Blunt. While addressing his potential return to WWE return, Johnson said, “There’s nothing.” He added, “It’s gonna be […]

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Qureshi lambasts PPP govt over poor performance in Sindh

KARACHI: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Wednesday that after the 18th Amendment, the Sindh government which was responsible for looking after the health sector had failed badly at doing so. Speaking to the media in Karachi, he blasted the provincial government for demonstrating negligence and indifference in preventing the incident of harassment of a […]

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COAS stresses upon need to deal with drug trafficking with iron hand

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa emphasized on the importance of the need to deal with drug trafficking with an iron hand in Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Army’s media wing, the army chief paid a visit to the headquarters of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public […]

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Pakistan will be directly influenced by anarchy in Afghanistan, says PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, in an interview to a US media agency, said that political reconciliation is a must in Afghanistan as the United States has failed to find a military solution to the conflict and has withdrawn. He said Pakistan cannot get involved in the dispute and has always been a partner […]

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Sri Lanka-India international postponed over Covid-19 case

Sri Lanka on Tuesday postponed the second Twenty20 international against India just hours before its start, after an Indian player tested positive for coronavirus. All-rounder Krunal Pandya was found positive during a routine check, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. “The medical teams have identified eight members as close contacts,” the board said. “The […]

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Balochistan bans entry in government offices without vaccination

QUETTA: Balochistan will ban entry into key government offices without vaccination starting in August, citing a government spokesperson. In a press conference here, provincial government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani said that entry into offices without vaccination will be prohibited starting August 1st. The increase in COVID-19 cases in the fourth wave of the pandemic has put […]

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7 soldiers, 15 Islamist rebels killed in DR Congo clashes

Seven soldiers and 15 members of a notorious armed Islamist group have died in three days of clashes in northeastern DR Congo, the army said Tuesday. The armed forces launched an offensive on Saturday against positions held by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Tchabi, in Ituri province, the region’s military governor, Lieutenant-General Johnny Luboya, […]

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US says China’s sea claims have ‘no basis’ in international law

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea have “no basis in international law”, taking aim at China’s growing assertiveness in the hotly contested waters. “That assertion treads on the sovereignty of the states in the region,” he said at the start of a trip to Southeast Asia, […]

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Punjab’s digital policing system in tatters as employees not made permanent in 7 years

FAISALABAD: In Faisalabad, the front desk employees in the police stations running the digital policing system are still without permanent status after 7 years, as a result of which the helpless employees started saying goodbye to the police department. Twenty-two of the 145 front desk employees quit their jobs out of frustration, while the rest […]

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Pro-Iran groups welcome US pledge to end Iraq combat operations

Several powerful pro-Iran groups in Iraq Tuesday welcomed an announcement by Washington that US combat operations in the country will end this year, an outcome they have long demanded. US President Joe Biden declared on Monday that “we’re not going to be, at the end of the year, in a combat mission,” as he hosted […]

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Khadija Siddiqui case: Shah Hussain’s sentence reduced to 1.5 years

In the Khadija Siddiqui stabbing case, Shah Hussain was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison by the Supreme Court in January 2019. However, on July 17, he was granted remission. Khadija Siddiqui said that she found out about the remission through unofficial sources. Hussain’s sentence was reduced by 1.5 years, according to […]

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Pakistan aim to maintain outstanding T20I record in West Indies

The eagerly awaited four-match T20I series between West Indies and Pakistan will begin at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados tomorrow, Wednesday. This will be the sixth bilateral T20I series between the two teams, Pakistan have dominated the West Indies with wins in four out of the previous five T20I series. West Indies won the one-off […]

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Man kills wife, two daughters and his aunt in Shikarpur

A man killed his wife, two daughters and an aunt in Faqir Goth near Mirzapur town of district Shikarpur, told Shikarpur Police on Tuesday. The man identified as Ghulam Asghar Junejo, son of Ghulam Rasool, sprayed a volley of bullets with a Kalashnikov and killed his 30-year-old wife Salima, his daughters, 11-year-old Kubra, 7-year-old Azra […]

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Flock of bats attack mango, banana farms in Nawabshah

NAWABSHAH: Thousands of wild bats attacked fruit farms in Nawabshah near Rohri Canal here, quoting sources ARY News reported on Tuesday. Flocks of fruit-eating wild bats attacked banana and mango farms in the area and damaged the fruit yield at several farms of the area, local police said. “Policemen tried to kill attacking flocks of […]

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Japan tennis star Osaka crashes out of Tokyo Olympics

Japan’s Naomi Osaka suffered a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, crushing her dreams of winning Olympic gold at home. Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, struggled in an error-strewn display under the centre court roof at Ariake Tennis Park and […]

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Facebook assembles team to build ‘metaverse’

Facebook on Monday said it was combining specialists from across its hardware, gaming and virtual reality units to build an immersive digital world known as the “metaverse.” The “metaverse,” a term coined by sci-fi writer Neal Stephenson, refers to a shared online world in which multiple users can hang out, spend money, consume media and […]

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Gold prices decline by Rs 500 to Rs 109,350 per tola

The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs 500 and was sold at Rs 109,350 on Tuesday against its sale at Rs109,850, Karachi Sarafa and Jewellers Group reported. The price of 10 gram of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 450 and was sold at Rs 93,750 against its sale at […]

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Biden announces end of US combat operations in Iraq

President Joe Biden declared US relations with Iraq would enter a new phase with American troops exiting combat operations in the country by year-end as he held talks Monday with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi. Amid the threat of an Islamic State resurgence and Iran’s powerful influence in Baghdad, Biden stressed that Washington remains “committed to […]

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9th, 11th grades examination start across KP

The 9th and 11th grade examinations on Tuesday started across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including merged tribal districts where about 672,196 candidates are going to appear till August 4 under strict COVID-19 SOPs. A total of 415,962 candidates are going to appear in 9th class and 256,234 candidates in 11th class examinations under eight Boards of the […]

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Sonya Hussyn is all set to get married soon

Famous Pakistani actress, TV Host and mode Sonya Hussyn is all set to get married soon. The Ishq Zehnaseeb star recently engaged in an ‘Ask me Anything’ session on her Instagram Stories where fans asked her various questions. Answering diversity of question from her personal to profession life, Sonya was very candid in her all answers. However, […]

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Two terrorists arrested by the CTD in Mardan

MARDAN: Two alleged terrorists in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were arresged by the officials from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The raid was carried out after CTD officials in Mardan received a tip.  The terrorists, Nihad and Farhad, are wanted by the police in 14 and four cases, respectively, according to a CTD spokesperson. It was […]

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Saudi prince stresses on strengthening bilateral ties during Islamabad visit

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in his visit to Pakistan stressed the need to further bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that have spread out over decades. In the visit that is his second one to Pakistan, the Saudi prince and FM said in a joint presser with […]

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73rd martyrdom anniversary of first Nishan-e-Haider recipient Capt Raja Sarwar observed: ISPR

The 73rd martyrdom anniversary of the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed was observed on Tuesday with full honour and the martyr was paid tribute for his supreme sacrifice and unflinching resolve for the motherland. A wreath laying ceremony was held at the martyr’s village Sanghori, Gujar Khan to pay tribute to […]

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Sarah Ferguson breaks silence about being ‘snubbed’ at wedding of Prince William, Kate

Sarah Ferguson has broken her silence about getting snubbed by the British royal family at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. In her recent conversation with Town & Country, the Duchess of York touched upon not receiving an invite in 2011 for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. […]

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Volatile trading day ends with bitcoin, Wall Street up, Asia down

Financial markets kicked off the week on a volatile note Monday, with bitcoin soaring and Wall Street reaching all-time highs while Asian stocks tumbled. The three major US indices again closed at records as big earnings announcements overcame fears that the Delta variant of Covid-19 could hold back the country’s economic recovery. US companies have […]

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Blinken calls Tunisia president, presses on democracy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday spoke by telephone with Tunisian President Kais Saied to urge respect for democracy after he sacked the government. In his call, the top US diplomat urged Saied to “maintain open dialogue with all political actors and the Tunisian people,” the State Department said in a statement. “He […]

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Moeed Yusaf leaves for the US for high level bilateral engagements

The National Security Adviser Dr. Moeed Yusuf left for an official visit to the United States on Tuesday. Dr. Yusuf has left for a visit to the United States to review progress on bilateral engagement, according to a statement released by Prime Minister House. The national security adviser will meet with his American counterpart Jake […]

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SHRC calls for updating domestic violence legislation

KARACHI: Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) here on Monday called upon all concerned stakeholders to tighten existing laws related to protection of domestic violence victims, mainly women, for efficient handling of the growing incidents across the country. “It is quite alarming that within a time span of few days, four cases of murder have been […]

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Serbia fumes over Croatia’s plan to put Tesla on euro coins

Croatia’s plan to put famous inventor Nikola Tesla on its euro coins has sparked criticism in Serbia, whose central bank said Monday it would take the issue to the EU. Tesla, an ethnic Serb born in present-day Croatia in 1856 when the country was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, is a source of pride in […]

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E.Guinea closing UK embassy over sanctions against president’s son

The central African state of Equatorial Guinea announced Monday it was closing its embassy in London after Britain imposed sanctions against the son of its veteran president over corruption allegations. “The first decision that the government has taken is the total closure of our diplomatic mission in London,” Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono told state […]

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Second batch of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives in Islamabad

On Monday, the second batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and a shipment of CanSino vaccine arrived in Pakistan. Officials from the health ministry announced that three million doses of the Moderna vaccination had arrived in Islamabad under the COVAX programme. The United States released the first batch of 2.5 million Moderna vaccination shots earlier […]

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SBP to announce monetary policy on Tuesday

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will announce monetary policy for the next two months on Tuesday, July 27. According to a press statement issued here by SBP spokesperson, the Monetary Policy Committee of SBP would meet on Tuesday at Karachi and consider key trends and prospects in the real, external and fiscal sectors, and […]

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Shahid Afridi all set to play in EPL

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani Skipper and flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi was set to play for Kathmandu Kings XI (KKXI) in the Everest Premier League (EPL) scheduled to be held from September 25 to October 9 this year, at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kathmandu. Afridi, 41, who was an aggressive batsman and skillful leg-spinner with plenty […]

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Key UN climate science talks open amid floods, fires

Nearly 200 nations start online negotiations Monday to validate a UN science report that will anchor autumn summits charged with preventing climate catastrophe on a planetary scale. Record-smashing heatwaves, floods and drought across three continents in recent weeks, all amplified by global warming, make the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment more than timely. […]

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Pakistan’s Test squad departs for West Indies

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Test squad departed for Barbados on Monday for a two-match series against the West Indies. Today, an 11-man green shirt Test squad flew from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport to Barbados via London. Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Imran Butt, Muhammad Abbass, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Yasir Shah, […]

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Biden to welcome weakened Iraq PM amid Iran hostility

US President Joe Biden welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi on Monday in his first meeting with the weakened leader, whose loyalties are precariously split between the US ally and pro-Iran factions at home. At the heart of the meeting will be the presence of US troops in Iraq and more broadly, whether Baghdad has […]

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Prince Harry’s explosive memoir drives royal family, its social circle into havoc

Prince Harry’s explosive memoir has not only driven the British royal family but also its social circles into havoc. According to the details, speaking to the Daily Mail, a friend of the Duke of Sussex revealed that if he decides to say anything negative about his friends from Eton or the Army, they would have […]

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Tokyo stocks open higher on US rallies

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as investors took heart from rallies on Wall Street, overcoming fears over the spread of the coronavirus Delta strain. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 1.66 percent, or 457.47 points, at 28,005.47 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gained 1.62 percent or 30.81 points to 1,935.22. […]

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Students infected by COVID-19 can appear in intermediate papers on August 7: BIEK

KARACHI:  In an announcement made by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Monday, it is said that COVID-infected students who did not sit for the intermediate exam today could reappear on August 07. Chairman BIEK Dr. Saeeduddin asserted that COVID-19 would not be used as an excuse to waste the student’s academic year. […]

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Hasan Ali eager to establish himself as an all-rounder

Since marking his return to international cricket in January this year, Hasan Ali has demonstrated his ability to hit the ball out of the park many a time. He grabbed the attention of the fans and followers of the game alike when he deposited England’s Matt Parkinson in the stands at the historic Lord’s on […]

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Irfan Ullah Jan – a legend

A while ago, I came across an unconventional legend, Irfan Ullah Jan. He lost both of his legs during an IED blast back in 2011. During that IED blast, several people got injured whilst 3 people passed away on the spot. His uncle, Ahmed Jan Siddiqui, who himself was severely injured took him to the […]

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Dhoop ki dewar: A message of peace between India and Pakistan

Ever since the time a child is born in Pakistan or India, child is taught to develop personal grudges against the neighboring country due to history old border conflicts and clashes. Dhoop ki dewar is an iconic drama serial an amelioration of love, loss and grief, portraying a different message of peace and harmony. The […]

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Man accused of trying to kill Mali president dies in custody: official

A man accused of trying to kill Mali’s military strongman Assimi Goita, the figure behind two coups in less than a year, has died in custody, the government said on Sunday. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, had been taken into custody following the assassination attempt after prayers for Eid al-Adha at Bamako’s Grand […]

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Tourism revives, 700,000 tourists visit Gilgit Baltistan since Eid-ul-Fitr

ISLAMABAD: Tourism comes back to scenic Gilgit Baltistan (GB) where so far up to 700,000 local and foreign tourists thronged during the ongoing summer season to enjoy its mesmerizing weather and eye-catching mountainous terrain.    Gilgit-Baltistan’s Minister for Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archeology, and Youth Affairs Raja Nasir Ali Khan informed on Monday that the significant surge […]

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Foreign minister of Saudi Arabia to visit Pakistan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign minister of Saudi Arabia will come on a visit to Pakistan on 27 July at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, quoted foreign office. A delegation consisting of senior officials from the Saudi government will be accompanying the Saudi foreign minister, according to a […]

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Tunisian president suspends parliament, dismisses PM

Tunisian President Kais Saied announced Sunday the suspension of the country’s parliament and the dismissal of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi following a day of protests against the ruling party. Car horns sounded after Saied made the announcement following an emergency meeting at his palace. Earlier, thousands of Tunisians had marched in several cities protesting about […]

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Somalia delays election originally due to start Sunday

Somalia has delayed elections that were due to start on Sunday after months of political crisis in the deeply unstable Horn of Africa country, officials told AFP. Indirect parliamentary and presidential polls were due to open on July 25 with four days of voting for the upper house by state delegates. The election cycle was […]

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Police adds four clauses in Noor Mukadam murder case

ISLAMABAD: The police have added four more clauses in the Noor Mukadam murder case, including hiding evidence and being complicit. Officials said the parents of suspect Zahir Zakir Jaffer and two security guards were arrested for assisting in a crime, hiding evidence, tampering with evidence to save the accused, and complicity. Following the arrest of […]

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US general vows to continue air strikes supporting Afghan troops

  The United States will continue air strikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said Sunday, as the insurgents press on with offensives across the country. Since early May, violence has surged after the insurgents launched a sweeping assault just days after the US-led foreign forces began their final […]

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Courteney Cox pays tribute to Friends’ costar Matt LeBlanc on 54th birthday

Famous American actress Courteney Cox, on Monday, paid tribute to Friends’ costar Matt LeBlanc on his 54th birthday. The 57-year-old star took it to Instagram and shared an adorable picture with Matt, greeting him a very happy birthday. She wrote, “Happy birthday to this GEM of a human being @mleblanc”. According to the details, as […]

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Lewandowski voted German Player of the Year

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year for the second year running on Sunday. The 32-year-old Pole was once again the runaway winner of the title awarded by the football magazine Kicker, following a vote by journalists. Lewandowski, who equalled Gerd Mueller’s 49-year-old scoring record in May as he netted his 41st Bundesliga […]

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Inayatullah Rahimoon passes away at 84

MITHI: Inayatullah Rahimoon, the former two-time MPA from the Chhacchro area of Tharparkar passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest. He was 84 years old. Mr Rahimoon was twice elected as a member of the Sindh Assembly on PS 56 during the general elections in 1993 and then again in 1997 from the Chhachhro […]

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Anushka Sharma turns muse for Athiya Shetty over weekend in London

Anushka Sharma, on Sunday, turns muse for Athiya Shetty over the weekend in London. According to the details, the Band Baja Barat actress is currently accompanying husband and cricketer Virat Kohli to the UK is joined by fellow cricketer KL Rahul’s rumored girlfriend, Athiya, for a stroll. Moreover, Sharma was spotted carrying an adorable pair […]

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Health minister sorry for saying UK should not ‘cower’ from Covid

Britain’s Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Sunday apologised after he tweeted that the country need not “cower” in the face of coronavirus, having himself recovered from a bout of the disease. “I was expressing gratitude that the vaccines help us fight back as a society, but it was a poor choice of word and I […]

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Pakistan successfully inoculates 25 million people

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar said on Sunday that Pakistan has successfully vaccinated 25 million people against the novel coronavirus. The minister, who is also the chairman of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), stated on Twitter that the government is taking steps to vaccinate an additional 25 […]

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Ten people killed in Croatia bus crash: police

At least ten people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday when a bus slipped off the highway in eastern Croatia, police said. The passengers were travelling on a regular bus line between the German city of Frankfurt and the Kosovo capital Pristina, a police official told reporters. The injured were hospitalised […]

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Macron pressured to apologise for nuclear tests in French Polynesia

French President Emmanuel Macron faced pressure to apologise for the devastating impact of decades of nuclear testing as he kicked off his first official trip to French Polynesia. During his four-day visit, Macron plans to address the legacy of nuclear testing from 1966 to 1996 as France developed atomic weapons, as well as discuss the […]

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Ethiopia’s Amhara boss urges residents to fight Tigray rebels

Ethiopia’s Amhara region on Sunday called on all armed residents to mobilise for battle against rebels from conflict-hit Tigray, calling it a “survival campaign”, state media reported. Amhara borders Tigray to the south, and the two regions are embroiled in a decades-old land dispute that has become central to the eight-month-old war in Tigray. Sunday’s […]

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Champions Brazil held as Gignac rescues France in Olympic football

Reigning champions Brazil were held to a goalless draw by the Ivory Coast in the men’s Olympic football competition on Sunday, while Andre-Pierre Gignac’s hat-trick in a 4-3 win over South Africa kept France’s hopes alive. Brazil, who won gold for the first time five years ago on home soil in Rio, could have moved […]

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Somalia postpones long-delayed election

Somalia has postponed elections that were were due to start on Sunday after months of delays in the deeply unstable Horn of Africa country, officials told AFP. Indirect parliamentary and presidential polls were due to open on July 25 with four days of voting for the upper house by state delegates. The election cycle was […]

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Putin warns of ‘lethal’ strikes at Russian warship parade

President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia’s navy was capable of delivering lethal strikes against underwater and aerial enemy targets during a parade of warships in the port city of Saint Petersburg. The Russian leader’s boast comes days after military officials announced tests of advanced new weapons, some of which come from an arsenal Putin […]

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Sindh government asks NCOC to block unvaccinated people’s sims, social media accounts

According to sources, the Sindh government requested the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday to disable the sims and social media accounts of unvaccinated mobile phone users. The Sindh government sent a letter to the NCOC’s national coordinator informing him of the decision to ban mobile sims made during the Provincial Corona Task […]

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Sarah Ferguson opens up about Harry, Meghan’s Oprah Winfrey interview

Sarah Ferguson, on Sunday, has spoken about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah Winfrey interview. In a recent interview with The Telegraph she said, “All I want to say on this is that Oprah helped me greatly when I went to the US and was interviewed by her. I’m a great supporter of Oprah and […]

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Nationwide positivity ratio rises to 6.3% as coronavirus death toll surges past 23,000

In the previous 24 hours, 45 individuals have died as a result of the novel coronavirus, bringing Pakistan’s total death toll to over 23,000, according to statistics released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday. According to the NCOC, 44,579 coronavirus tests were performed across the country in the previous 24 hours, with […]

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India monsoon death toll climbs to 124 as rescuers search for missing

The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in India climbed to 124 Sunday, officials said, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing. The country’s western coast has been inundated by torrential rains since Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department warning of further downpours over the next few days. In Maharasthra […]

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Yasir Hussain thanks Iqra Aziz on birth of son Kabir Hussain

Yasir Hussain, on Sunday, thanked his wife Iqra Aziz on birth of their son Kabir Hussain. According to the details, the actor took it to Instagram and stated, “Thankyou @iiqraaziz . Allah ne Aurat ko jo maqaam ata kia hai us ki wajah ab samajh mai aai hai ( (Now I understand why Allah has […]

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Indonesian badminton ace playing Tokyo Games for Covid-victim brother

An Asian champion badminton player is gunning for glory at the coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics in memory of his brother who died of the disease. Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie was competing at a tournament in Thailand earlier this year when he learned that his older brother, Ivan, had contracted the illness back home. The 23-year-old Christie’s mother, […]

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Upsets in Olympic pool as Japan, Tunisia strike gold

Japan and Tunisia celebrated shock gold medals on a day of upsets in the Olympic swimming pool on Sunday while Tokyo youngster Yuto Horigome claimed a fairytale hometown victory with the first ever skateboarding gold medal in Olympic history. On the second full day of Olympic competition, the Tokyo Aquatic Center took centre stage for […]

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Tunisia’s Hafnaoui in shock after Olympic 400m freestyle win

Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui said he was as surprised as anyone after producing a huge upset on Sunday to win 400 metre freestyle gold. The 18-year-old only scraped into the final after posting the eighth fastest time in qualifying but he delivered a sizzling last 50m to touch in 3:43.36. It was almost three seconds […]

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Donations seek to save Tunisia from Covid catastrophe

With Tunisia’s health system close to collapse after being overwhelmed by a surge of Covid-19 cases, other countries and even individuals have stepped in to stem the crisis. European and Gulf nations, Tunisians abroad and ordinary citizens have organised equipment and vaccine donations that are now helping to battle the pandemic. The small North African […]

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East China battens down as Typhoon In-Fa approaches

Typhoon In-Fa lashed eastern China with high winds and heavy rain on Sunday as other parts of the country were still cleaning up following historic flooding. Sea, air and rail traffic was shut down across a swathe of China’s east coast with In-Fa expected to make landfall near the major shipping port of Ningbo sometime […]

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UK hosts 51 countries for climate talks ahead of COP26

Britain hosts climate and environment ministers from 51 countries on Sunday for “critical” climate talks ahead of November’s COP26 summit in Glasgow. British minister Alok Sharma, President of COP26, will lead the two-day meeting, which London said will address “key issues that require resolution” at the summit. Sharma “hopes to build common ground and sketch […]

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Another presidential hopeful arrested in Nicaragua

Another presidential candidate was arrested in Nicaragua on Saturday, police said — the seventh potential contender detained by Daniel Ortega’s government in the lead-up to elections on November 7. Noel Vidaurre was put under house arrest, accused of “undermining the sovereignty” of the country, in the latest of a series of arrests condemned by the […]

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High number of hospitalisations due to overeating rejected by Punjab Health Dept.

LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department on Saturday stated that there was a high number of hospitalisations due to overeating during the Eid festival in Lahore. 1,200 people were admitted to hospitals during the three days of Eid ul Adha as opposed to over 25,000 reported by media, health department revealed. It said that during the […]

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Russia sends aid to Cuba after anti-government protests

Russia dispatched nearly 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Cuba, the defence ministry said Saturday, following unprecedented street protests over the communist country’s worst economic crisis in decades. The delivery directly ordered by President Vladimir Putin, it said. Two An-124 cargo planes carrying more than 88 tonnes of humanitarian support took off from a military […]

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SC judge Qazi Faez Isa and wife show symptoms of COVID-19, test positive

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa and his wife Sarina Isa have tested positive for corona virus. The news was confirmed by the Supreme Court in a handout issued on Saturday by the apex court. Both the husband and wife have quarantined themselves at their home. Earlier, the Chief Justice […]

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Preparations for AJK elections finalised

Ahead of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, preparations have been finalized in Lahore for two seats. Polling will start on July 25 (Sunday). District election commissioner Lahore Tauqeer Ahmed will release the election material for polling stations today. The polling material will be transferred to polling stations under the supervision of police and the […]

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PCB, franchisees agree to start PSL-7 from January 2021

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan Super League franchises have decided to conduct the league’s seventh season in January and February of the next year. The news was revealed at a virtual conference between PCB executives and all six franchise owners on Friday, according to a statement released by the PCB. During the […]

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Djokovic makes fast start to Olympic gold bid despite ‘brutal’ heat

Novak Djokovic launched his quest for Olympic gold on Saturday with a straight-sets win at the Tokyo Games as tennis stars toiled in the searing summer heat on the opening day of the tournament. World number one Djokovic, the undisputed favourite for the men’s title in Japan, easily dispatched Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien 6-2, 6-2, avoiding […]

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US announces additional 3 million doses of Moderna

  As Covid-19 cases rise in Pakistan due to the delta variant, the United States has announced to send 3 million more doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine. The doses sent through COVAX, the United Nations vaccine-sharing mechanism, are in addition to the 2.5 million doses of Moderna already received by Pakistan earlier in this […]

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Muneeb Butt shares adorable picture with daughter on Eid Day 3

Actor Muneeb Butt shared adorable picture with daughter Amal on Eid Day 3. As he poses for photos, the baby girl pulls her father to take her outside.  Taking it to Instagram, Muneeb captioned the picture, “Baba Stop posing for pics and take me outside,” Millions of their fans could not help gushing their love […]

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EGuinea blasts ‘illegal’ UK sanctions against president’s son

Equatorial Guinea Saturday slammed as “unilateral and illegal” British sanctions against the son of the country’s veteran president, known for his wildly extravagant lifestyle, over corruption allegations. The UK on Thursday imposed sanctions on Teodorin Obiang, the vice president of the central west African country and the president’s son, for his involvement in the misappropriation […]

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Judoka Takato wins Japan’s first gold of Tokyo Olympics

Judoka Naohisa Takato won Japan’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday with victory in the men’s 60kg final at the iconic Nippon Budokan. The 28-year-old made up for his disappointing bronze medal in Rio five years ago by getting the host nation up and running in the Games with a win over […]

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PTI govt fails to deliver on international front: Maryam Nawaz

PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on Saturday has stated that it is the very basic value of diplomacy to talk to everyone, listen to their point of view and convey one’s own message across. Maryam Nawaz in a meeting, was responding to comments regarding the one-on-one meeting of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif with Afghan National Security Adviser […]

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Afghan govt imposes night curfew to stem Taliban advance: official

Afghan authorities on Saturday imposed a night-time curfew across 31 of the country’s 34 provinces to curb surging violence unleashed by a sweeping Taliban offensive in recent months, the interior ministry said. “To curb violence and limit the Taliban movements a night curfew has been imposed in 31 provinces across the country,” except in Kabul, […]

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COVID vaccination certificate made compulsory for domestic air travel by NCOC

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has made the COVID vaccination certificate obligatory for travelling through domestic flights from August 01. The center which is responsible for overseeing the COVID-19 situation in Pakistan has asked citizens to get vaccinated by July 31 to avoid any inconvenience. “The citizens should get a COVID vaccine […]

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Sri Lanka squad hits back at criticism with social media boycott

Sri Lanka’s head coach Mickey Arthur ordered the national squad off social media on Saturday after disgruntled fans launched a campaign to boycott players following a string of defeats overseas. The South African coach said players were getting “absolutely hammered” and it was affecting their judgement and mood as they prepare for the T20 World […]

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Leg-spinners determined to produce a better show in Caribbean

The two leg-spinners in the Pakistan men’s national cricket team, vice-captain Shadab Khan and Usman Qadir, are determined to make the most of the Caribbean conditions on offer in the five-T20I series against the West Indies, which kicks off on 27 July. The pitches in this part of the world possess similar traits as the […]

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Drone attacks Iraq base hosting US troops: coalition

A drone attack has been carried out on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan that hosts American troops, without causing any casualties, the US-led coalition said Saturday. The attack comes with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi expected to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington on Monday to discuss a possible full US troop withdrawal […]

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Spencer Pratt unveils top secrets about Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

Former American reality TV show star Spencer Pratt unveiled top secrets about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. According to the details shared by TV star, the former couple had been into several contracts with Jolie to obtain attention of the press. When the rumors about Pitt cheating on Jennifer were prevalent around in 2005, The […]

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China claim early golds at Olympics, Carapaz wins cycling crown

China claimed the first two gold medals of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as cyclist Richard Carapaz became just the second competitor in Ecuador’s history to top the podium, with victory in the road race. As the troubled build-up to the pandemic-postponed Games gave way to the first full day of sporting competition, China claimed […]

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Protesters clash with police as thousands march against Australia lockdown

Thousands marched through Australia’s two biggest cities in anti-lockdown protests Saturday, sparking violent clashes with police in Sydney. Dozens of protesters were arrested after an unauthorised march flouted public health orders in Sydney, while several confrontations with police broke out during the hours-long rally. Officers were pelted with pot plants and bottles of water as […]

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PM deviating from Pakistan’s historical, constitutional position by proposing referendum: Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE: The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif, rejected Prime Minister Imran Khan’s proposal to hold a referendum on Kashmir to determine whether Kashmiris want to live with Pakistan or as an independent nation. The Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, in a statement released today, slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan […]

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Imran Khan’s Kashmir referendum proposal condemned by Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s suggestion of holding a referendum on Kashmir to decide whether the Kashmiris wanted to live with Pakistan or as an independent nation has been rejected by PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif. The Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly heavily criticized the prime minister, in a statement issued today, saying […]

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Thomas Markle negotiates on social media to become part of his grandchildren’s lives

Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle is negotiating on social media to become part of his grandchildren’s lives. According to the details shared by Fox News, Meghan Markle’s father spoke on his strained ties with his daughter and her husband Prince Harry out of which he, so far has not met his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. […]

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South Korean TV network apologises for offensive Olympic broadcast

A major South Korean broadcaster apologised Saturday for using offensive images and captions to describe participating countries during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. Coronavirus restrictions meant a stripped back celebration with the traditional delegations of athletes masked and far smaller than usual, ranging from just a handful of people to a few […]

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Amy Winehouse's father Mitch is left in tears as he and the singer's family visit her grave

The taxi driver, 70, was emotional as he and Amy's family and friends went to the late singer's grave in Edgwarebury Lane Cemetery on Friday.

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High coffee consumption linked with increased risk of dementia

If your coffee consumption is heading up toward more than six cups a day, 'it's about time you rethink your next drink', according to experts in Adelaide, Australia.

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Minister hints France could be dropped from 'amber-plus' travel quarantine list

Environment Secretary George Eustice today suggested the stricter rules could be scrapped when No10 next reviews the list at the start of August.

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Queen leaves for Balmoral to start her first summer holiday in Scotland without Prince Philip

The Queen, 95, is likely to remain at the 50,000-acre estate until early October and will be joined by family members including the Cambridges, the Wessexes during her stay.

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Bitcoin traders accused of stealing $3.6billion 'bought citizenship of Vanuatu months earlier'

Ameer and Raees Cajee, the founders of South African cryptocurrency exchange Africrypt, disappeared earlier this year after telling investors their company had been hacked.

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Brave FEMAIL writer dons women's skimpy beach volleyball bikini bottoms versus shorts

As beach handball involves ducking and diving on sand, usually in hot weather, are bikini bottoms a more practical and comfortable option than shorts? FEMAIL investigates...

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Elliott Wright announces wife Sadie has miscarried at five months pregnant

Elliott Wright revealed his wife Sadie miscarried their son at five months on Wednesday. He explained that their 'hearts are broken into a million pieces'.

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Jeff Bezos is NOT an astronaut! FAA changes rules for how it awards astronaut wings

Bezos and the crew of Blue Origin took off from their base at Van Horn, Texas, at 9.12am EST on Tuesday, the 52nd anniversary of the moon landing.

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Man, 91, who drove non-stop for 16 HOURS killed motorcyclist in head-on crash

A motorist aged 91 killed a chef in a car crash in Surrey after driving non-stop for 16 hours, some of it on the wrong side of the road, while he was delirious with an infection.

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Border Force detained 400 migrants over the last two days

Nearly 400 migrants were detained by Border Force officers in the last two days alone according to new Home Office figures.

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Covid Australia: Sydney outbreak is declared a 'national emergency'

New South Wales on Friday reported 136 new cases, a record for this outbreak, which now totals 1,782, with officials admitted a month-long lockdown had failed to stop the Delta variant.

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Australia and New Zealand players may turn out for other countries at Rugby League World Cup

Kangaroo's coach Mal Meninga says he would support any player who chose to play for another country at the Rugby League World Cup, after Australia and New Zealand withdrew.

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Journalist Asad Kharal taken into custody for alleged possession of weapons

Journalist Asad Kharal,  was detained and taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly firing shots at police officials in Lahore’s Kahna area,  he has been remanded into police custody till Sunday, June 25. According to a statement released by police, during the police’s investigation, three sub-machine guns (SMGs), 128 bullets for SMGs, 41 “empties” (bullet […]

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New restrictions imposed by Sindh as positivity rate hikes by 25%

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to reimpose and re-regulate coronavirus restrictions in the province from Monday onwards as the positivity ratio in the province reached a new high of 25% Sindh government announced that, from Monday onwards, shopping malls and markets will be allowed to operate from 6am in the morning till 6pm while […]

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AJK’s poverty alleviation at top of PTI agenda: PM

TARAR KHAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the prime focus of his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) would be the uplift of underprivileged people by providing them amenities of education, health and subsidized food. Addressing a large public gathering ahead of the election of AJK Legislative Assembly, the prime […]

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Bahawalpur police detains culprit for stealing iconic statue’s hockey

Bahawalpur: DPO’s task of stealing hockey and ball from the statue of Olympic champion Samiullah Khan in Model Town and arresting the accused within 48 hours has been accomplished. Police launched an investigation and also collected information footage from CCTV cameras from the surrounding area. According to the police, the Police have arrested the  culprit […]

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Beijing: DG ISI, Chinese officials hold meeting for strategic talks

ISLAMABAD: Director General (DG) of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed on Friday arrived in Beijing where he has been scheduled  to hold strategic talks with Chinese officials. Important talks will be held with Chinese officials in this regard. Not to forget that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is already in China for […]

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Pakistan stands at 30th number in list of countries with 1 million COVID-19 cases

ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan on Friday crossed the 1 million milestones after the country reported 1,425 new infections during the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) reported on Friday. 25,215 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours and the positivity ratio was below 6%. The current positivity rate stands […]

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Federal govt making AJK elections more controversial: Sherry Rehman

Federal Minister participates in AJK election despite Election Commission’s orders, Vice President PPP Sherry Rehman issued a statement on Friday. She stated that the Federal Ministers is clearly not abiding the rules announced by the Election Commission. The Minister, despite being ordered to leave AJK has been seen attending and addressing crowded rallies in AJK, […]

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Karakoram Highway opened after blockage due to bad weather conditions, says ISPR

ISLAMABAD: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement announced that the Karakoram Highway has been opened for all kinds of traffic after an effort of three days. The military’s media informed that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) worked tirelessly to get the highway opened.  “Despite bad weather and difficult conditions, FWO teams worked […]

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Bilawal Bhutto and Imran Khan to address rallies in AJK on last day of campaigning

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address public gatherings in the region of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to make their last calls to the nation prior to the July 25 polls. PM Imran Khan will address the rallies in Tarar Khal and Kotli during his one-day visit to the […]

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Spike in cases forces Sindh to renew COVID-19 restrictions from Monday

KARACHI: The imposition of coronavirus restrictions in the province of Sindh by the government has been renewed from Monday onwards keeping in view the positivity ratio that crossed the 10% mark. Markets and shopping malls will only operate from 6am till 6pm from the coming week while grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies will remain open […]

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Junaid Khan releases new solo song ‘Taqdeer’ after a hiatus

KARACHI: The ace actor and musician, Junaid Khan, has just released a new solo single, ‘Taqdeer’ after a hiatus of 7 years. The song titled ‘Taqdeer’ is the singer’s first solo release after the single ‘Koi Rokey Mujhe’ seven years ago, which has been composed & written by Junaid Khan himself, with the music produced […]

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Jill Biden touches down in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics

First lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo, Japan Thursday afternoon ahead of Friday's opening ceremony for the 2021 summer Olympic games.

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Man is branded 'ridiculous' for threatening to 'report' resident for sunbathing in 'communal garden'

An anonymous man, 29, who lives in the UK, took to Reddit and slammed his female neighbour for sunbathing in her bikini in the 'communal garden' outside their residence.

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Festivals are back! 40,000 revellers flood into Latitude for the first major music event since 2019

Smiling campers armed with sleeping bags, rucksacks and suitcases queued on the grass in the sunshine this morning before entering the campsite at Henham Park in Suffolk.

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Finnair to trial IATA 'Travel Pass' app on flights between Heathrow and Helsinki

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade body for airlines, is trialing its new 'Travel Pass' on flights between the London-based airport and Helsinki.

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Olympic chiefs say they WILL show footballers taking the knee on their social media channels

Players from five women's soccer teams - including Team GB - took the knee in support of racial justice in Japan on Wednesday. But the images were excluded from official Olympic social media.

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Chinese billionaire gets go-ahead to demolish £205m Knightsbridge mansion and build a £500m home

Westminster City Council this week rubber-stamped Hong Kong-based tycoon Cheung Chung Kiu's proposals for the lavish property, which include an extended basement and a 'halo' roof.

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Tommy Robinson LOSES £190,000 High Court libel case

The English Defence League founder - whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - was sued by Jamal Hijazi, who was recorded being bullied in the playground at a school in Huddersfield.

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Meet the Team GB women's football squad ALREADY showing their skill at Tokyo 2020

Team GB women's football squad sent a statement after cruising past Chile in their Olympic opener last night - but who are the ultra-glamorous players going for gold?

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Home Bargains worker, 28, hid mobile in ladies' lavatory to secretly spy on female colleague

A Home Bargains store assistant working in the Farnworth branch near Bolton turned peeping tom to rig his mobile to spy on his female colleague in the toilet.

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Julia James' son pays tribute to murdered PCSO mother, 53, at Canterbury Cathedral funeral

The son of murdered PCSO Julia James wept as he said 'goodbye for now, but not forever' to his mother during her funeral at Canterbury Cathedral as mourners lined the streets of Aylesham.

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Heathrow Airport to introduce £5 passenger drop-off charge for cars and taxi drivers from October

The £5 charge will be brought in from October and will apply to all vehicles - including taxis and private hire cars - entering the forecourt areas outside the London airport's terminals.

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Covid vaccine passports WILL be required to get into Tory conference

EXCLUSIVE: Tory insiders told MailOnline that proof people are double-jabbed is set to be required at the gathering in Manchester in October.

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Woman tells how she was groped by swimmers off Bournemouth beach where girl, 15, was raped

A woman has told of being groped by perverted bathers in the same area of the sea off Bournemouth where a 15-year-old girl was raped.

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Horrific moment grandfather-of-two, 76, ends up under the wheels of oncoming van

Alan Thompson, a grandfather-of-two, was left in 'excruciating' pain after he careered into a van on his way back to a Peak District car park following an intense bicycle ride..

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Men have a bigger carbon footprint than women because they purchase high-emitting goods

Single men, on average, produce 16% more greenhouse emissions than single women, despite males only spending two percent more on goods, a new study reveals.

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Police launch probe after gang of men attempted to abduct two teenage girls in Thatcham, Berkshire

The pair of girls were walking through Chapel Street in Thatcham, Berkshire late in the evening earlier this month when they were approached by a group of men in a BMW.

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Australia and New Zealand WITHDRAW from Rugby League World Cup in England amid coronavirus fears

NZRL chief Greg Peters cited 'stark differences' between the management of the pandemic in the UK and Australasia and said it was 'simply too unsafe' for the teams to take part in the tournament.

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Bullies on Snapchat 'drove 15-year-old schoolboy to take his own life', inquest hears

Jack Parker was found dead in woodland near his home in Tyldesley, near Wigan, on July 28 of last year.

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Giles Coren's home daubed with 'Dawn Foster Forever' after he 'mocked the death of journalist'

Times columnist Giles Coren's house in London was daubed in graffiti after he posted 'sickening' tweets mocking the death of a person thought to be journalist Dawn Foster, who allegedly 'trolled' him.

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Covid UK: Domestic abuse, fraud and hacking soar during pandemic

Criminals used the Covid pandemic as cover to commit more fraud, hacking and domestic abuse offences, according to new figures.

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Medical students at University of Exeter are offered £10,000 cash to defer

The number of school leaves wanting to study medicine at the UK Russel Group university has surged by 20% this year, putting it in danger of breaching a government-imposed cap on numbers.

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Make supermarket staff EXEMPT from 'Pingdemic', demands Iceland boss

MailOnline readers have shared pictures of empty shelves in dozens of supermarkets across the UK in the past 24 hours.

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Student, 26, who was first Briton known to have caught Covid died after taking cannabis and pills

Connor Reed, 26, from Llandudno, caught the virus while teaching English at a school in Wuhan in November 2019, and claimed he drank hot toddies to help him beat the illness.

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Two police officers are 'slashed' in front of terrified children

The men had been seen 'acting suspiciously' and turned violent after being confronted by two beat officers at at the New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich just before midday.

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How England is starting to IGNORE Test and Trace amid 'pingdemic' chaos

EXCLUSIVE: Experts said. the data was reminiscent of the start of the second wave, when the performance of the £37billion programme also dipped.

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Tokyo Olympics: Spanish swimmer hits out after being forced to leave son at home

Ona Carbonell, 31, captain of Spain's synchronised swimming team, said she was forced to leave 11-month-old son Kai at home after Tokyo Olympics bosses refused to let him travel with her.

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Pingdemic crisis deepens: Supermarket shelves empty as food supply chains 'start to fail'

Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons stores in Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and Southampton were seen with gaps on the shelves in sections including frozen fish and packaged salads.

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Liverpool LOSES its Unesco world heritage status

The city was named a World Heritage Site in 2004, joining Venice, the Taj Mahal in India and Egypt's Pyramids because its historic docks were a symbol of Britain's greatest global influence.

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Pregnant woman, 18, who suffered unprovoked attack by girl gang has a miscarriage

Beth Newman, 18, was attacked by a gang of girls shortly after 11pm on July 11 after she left the Quart In A Pint Pot pub in Margate, Kent, after watching the Euro 2020 final.

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UK will unveil plans TODAY to override Northern Ireland Brexit terms

Lord Frost is preparing to lay out proposals for ending the bitter standoff over the divorce terms.

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Young woman is filmed on train threatening to stab commuters as she hurls racist abuse

A police investigation has been launched after a woman was filmed hurling racist abuse at passengers on a train near West Ham underground station just after 11pm on July 16.

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Covid-19 UK: TWO THIRDS of people aged 16 to 24 now have coronavirus antibodies

Office for National statistics (ONS) figures released today show 67 per cent of people aged 16 to 24 in England tested positive for Covid antibodies in the week ending July 4.

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Judge praises nightclub bouncers who intervened to stop rapist attacking vulnerable girl, 18

Nightclub bouncers were praised today after they held a brute raping a teenager on Brighton beach until police arrived.

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Boris says people MUST self-isolate when 'pinged' during PMQs from house arrest

Boris Johnson dodged jibes from Keir Starmer over his brief attempt to evade the quarantine edict using a testing scheme, saying the rules are still a 'vital tool' to control Covid.

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Police panel finds PC raped young single mother but senior officers decided not to prosecute

A police misconduct panel has found a married veteran PC from Cambridgeshire Constabulary raped a vulnerable single mother - but was not charged after senior officers ruled it out.

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Tories rage at Cummings' 'bitter' broadside against PM's wife Carrie

The architect of Brexit said that Mrs Johnson - the PM's third wife and mother of his youngest son Wilfred - wanted 'rid of all of us' because she was determined to 'pull the strings'.

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Covid may have been in Italy as early as October 2019, experts find

Blood samples taken from a cancer patient contained coronavirus antibodies, two months before China reported the virus, researchers in Italy and the Netherlands have found.

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Treasury on track to spend £30billion less than Rishi Sunak predicted in March

The Treasury is on track to borrow £30billion less than Rishi Sunak predicted in March, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, as the U.K. debt piles up to an inflation-adjusted high not seen in 60 years.

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Jemima Goldsmith condemns anti-Semitic Pakistani politician who attacked her ex Imran Khan

Jemima Goldsmith has criticised politician Maryam Nawaz for the attack on Imran Khan and said the anti-Semitic attacks continue despite her leaving Pakistan in 2004 after a decade of abuse.

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Teacher fired after blowing the whistle to Ofsted wins £50,000 payout after tribunal victory

Ged Thomas, 53, won an unfair dismissal claim after being fired from his role at the Berwick Academy, Northumberland, after blowing the whistle to Ofsted.

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Britain's 90F heatwave continues: MORE scorching temperatures will bake parts of UK today

Britain is set to face yet another scorching day, with an extreme weather warning for 90F temperatures today after thunderstorms swept across the country on the hottest day of 2021.

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Ofsted finds book in Muslim boarding school's library calling for gay people to be kille

Inspectors said the text, named 'Islam on Homosexuality', had been stamped as a library book by the Institute of Islamic Education in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

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Female sales manager wins £5,000 in sex harassment claim

Wioleta Gannon launched a sexual harassment claim against the security firm Verisure Services UK in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, after she was sent derogatory remarks on a work WhatsApp group.

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Nearly one in four people delete or switch off the NHS Covid app

Nearly one in four people has deleted or switched off the app - and millions more say they will refuse to isolate if 'pinged'.

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Convicted drug dealer, 41, avoids jail for dangerous driving

Carl Entwistle, 41, performed an illegal U-turn in Manchester after accidentally coming off at the wrong junction and ploughing head on into Andrew Semple's Volkswagen Passat.

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Renowned Journalist Arif Nizami passes away

Renowned journalist and former caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Postal Service Arif Nizami passed away on Wednesday in Lahore, his nephew, Babar Nizami informed. The veteran journalist was under treatment at a hospital for the last two weeks after he had suffered from a heart attack. After the attack, he was shifted to an […]

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Man, 21, arrested for wounding after nurse is stabbed at hospital in Wolverhampton

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding after a nurse was stabbed at New Cross Hospital, in Wolverhampton, just before 11am today.

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Journalists could face 14 years in prison for embarrassing the Government under proposed law change

Under a consultation run by Priti Patel's Home Office, reporters who handle leaked documents would not have a defence if charged under new laws clamping down on foreign agents.

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Unions warn expected 3 per cent pay rise for the NHS is 'not enough'

Ministers could unveil the figure tomorrow before the Commons breaks for the summer, after widespread criticism of the original 1 per cent level they said was all that could be afforded.

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Jemima and Maryam exchange jibes on Twitter

Recently, Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of Prime Minister Imran Khan and PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz Sharif exchanged a war of words on Twitter on Tuesday, one after another while debating on politics in the country. Jemima Goldsmith’s reaction came as a response to PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s remarks during an election campaign in which she commented on Jemima’s children […]

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Conspiracies hatched to plant mistrust between China, Pakistan: Sheikh Rasheed

RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Tuesday said that third party sources are attempting to create misunderstanding between all-weather friends Pakistan and China. Sheikh Rasheed, while addressing a press conference said that investigations have been made into the Dasu bus tragedy and China has given a green flag to its discoveries. Dasu tragedy happened a […]

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Prime Minister to hold rallies in Sindh from August

Prime Minister Imran Khan has planned to hold political rallies in Sindh from August. As per sources, the prime minister’s meetings will be held in Sindh and major personalities will join the PTI. There will be meetings with anti-PPP political forces and joining them with the PTI would also be part of the Sindh plan. […]

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Sound economy promises well-being of people: Iftikhar Malik

ISLAMABAD: President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik Tuesday said sustainable political stability is pre-requisite for sound economy which will promise greater weal for the people from different strata of the society. Addressing a high level delegation of Karachi traders led by President United Business Group Zubair Tufail through Webinar he said […]

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Complete restrictions to be lifted only after vaccination of majority: Asad

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said that complete restrictions could only be lifted in the country until a major portion of the population fully got vaccinated against COVID-19. “The number of people administered vaccines in a single day crossed the 600,000 mark yesterday (Monday) for the first time in […]

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Parts of the UK will be hotter than the Canary Islands with temperatures hitting 91.4F

The bookies have now made it just a 1/2 shot that 2021 ends up being the hottest summer ever on record in the UK, with the Met Office today issuing its first ever 'amber extreme heat warning'.

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Olympic chiefs refuse to rule out CANCELLING Tokyo Games due to Covid

Toshiro Muto, head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee, was asked directly at a press conference today whether the Games might still be cancelled and refused to rule it out.

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Hell at Heathrow: 2,000 arrivals queue for up to 90 minutes at Terminal 5 after e-gates close

A Heathrow Airport border area was thrown into chaos with e-gate closures sparking 90 minute-long queues. The chaos took place at Terminal 5 last night, when around 2,000 passengers arrived.

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Weekly Covid deaths in England and Wales jump by 67%

Office for National Statistics data showed 183 people had Covid mentioned on their death certificates in England and Wales in the week ending July 9, the latest date for which data is available.

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Motorway speed limit is cut to 60mph to reduce illegally nitrogen dioxide emissions

Motorway speed limits will be reduced in some areas after Highways England identified 30 regions across the country where levels of nitrogen dioxide exceeded the legal limit.

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Obese Britons with long Covid put on radical low-calorie diets to see if it can cure condition

Glasgow University researchers will recruit 200 overweight and obese Britons who have survived Covid, but are debilitated by lingering symptoms months later.

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Football fans will need two Covid jabs to attend autumn matches if infection rates are high

Plans are being drawn up that will require football fans to prove they have had two doses of Covid vaccination before they can attend matches from the end of September, infection rates are high.

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NHS Trust BUYS its local £11m Nightingale Hospital that only ever treated 250 Covid patients

A hospital trust has bought its local Nightingale Hospital to get surgery waiting lists for the county down.

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Volunteer carer, 51, believed to have caught Covid watching England play Croatia in Euro 2020 dies

Glenn Barrett, 51, died in the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby on July 13, 2021 after a three-week battle with Covid-19.

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Dominic Cummings claims Boris Johnson resisted autumn lockdown calls joking only over-80s were dying

In a fresh assault on his ex-boss, Mr Cummings alleged that the Prime Minister said he 'didn't buy' evidence from scientists and other experts that the NHS was in danger of being overwhelmed.

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Grandfather made to sell family home after he was made redundant, Norwich employment tribunal hears

Unsuspecting George Dolby, 73, met owner and managing director Stuart Sayer, of Stuart Plant Ltd, for a work 'catch up' before being made redundant while in a Peterborough hotel car park.

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Sir Patrick Vallance corrects mistake about Covid hospital admissions

Sir Patrick Vallance last night told a Downing St press conference marking 'Freedom Day' that 60 per cent of hospitalisations were among people who had received both jabs.

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United jet was seconds from collision with easyJet plane after controller's slip of the tongue

The easyJet plane was preparing for takeoff on the runway of the Paris airport before pilots saw the United Boeing 787 bearing down on them less than 300ft off the ground.

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Heavy rains flood central Punjab, halts power supply

Central Punjab and Lahore experiences torrential rains in the early hours of Tuesday as the weather turned extremely pleasant besides inundating low-lying areas. Other areas that witnessed heavy rains included Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Kasur, Gujrat, Narowal, Sialkot, Wazirabad, Nankana Sahib and Sangla Hill. Talking to the media, Commissioner Captain Muhammad Usman wished that it would not take […]

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Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication creates secure app for govt employees

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has created a digital messaging app called “Beep Pakistan” in order to offer government personnel a safe and smooth communication platform. The development came amid calls for secure communication channels between government officials in the wake of revelations that over 50,000 numbers were targeted by Israel’s client governments […]

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