KARACHI: Despite Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry’s claims of making the federal capital the first city to have environment friendly electric transport in Pakistan, his political rival Pakistan Peoples Party’s government in Sindh took the lead and launched the… Continue Reading
New Zealand produced a thrilling last-ball victory to beat Australia by four wickets and level the three-match Twenty20 series at 1-1. Needing three from the final ball of the match in their chase of 130, Maddy Green under edged Nicola… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON: Americans have raised almost $800,000 for the family of a Pakistani immigrant, killed during a carjacking last week, although the family had sought only $100,000. Police have charged two teenage girls — aged 13 and 15 — with murder,… Continue Reading
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Saturday signed a 25-year cooperation agreement between the two allies in a ceremony carried live on state television. “Our relations with Iran will not be affected by the… Continue Reading
Australian PM Scott Morrison has removed a minister accused of rape from his role as the nation’s chief law officer, after weeks of pressure. Christian Porter will no longer be attorney general but will remain in cabinet in a new… Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Friday signed agreements with Pakistan to provide $1.336 billion worth of assistance which would boost the country’s foreign exchange reserves and help support social sectors. A total of six project agreements worth $1.336bn, including $128… Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia prohibits men from marrying women from Pakistan, 3 other nations: Report Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media. According to unofficial figures, there are about 500,000… Continue Reading
IMF Approves $500M Disbursement to Pakistan WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that it had approved a $500 million disbursement to Pakistan for budget support after the IMF executive board completed delayed reviews of Pakistan’s $6 billion loan… Continue Reading
PARIS: At least one in three patients hospitalised with Covid-19 suffer long-term health issues including multiple organ problems and deteriorated mental health, according to a review of studies looking at the lasting impact of the disease. Published in the journal… Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has placed a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims in an attempt to ensure public safety by preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Most foreign pilgrims often visit… Continue Reading