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Archive - 2020-11-22

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Pakistani soldier martyred, four terrorist killed in NW IBO, ISPR

As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intense exchange of fire took place when security forces raided on a terrorist hideout near Kaitu River, in North Waziristan's northwestern part of Spinwam.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:28pm

Pakistan

Joint military drills: PNS Zulfiqar visits Jordan port

During the interactions, matters of mutual interest were discussed and contribution of Pakistan Navy to regional peace and maritime security were also underlined, said DGPR.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:27pm

Pakistan

Captain Safdar tests positive for COVID-19 again

Safdar had returned to Lahore from Gilgit after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 8. He was under treatment at the Sharif Medical City Lahore.

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:26pm

JUI-F is not representative party of people: Fawad

Replying to a question, he said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in grief of loosing elections in Gilgit Baltistan, so he was giving unconscious statements in these days.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 08:31pm

PDM alliance is unnatural: Gill

Talking to a private news channel, he said PDM was nothing except a campaign to protect corruption of its leadership.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 08:30pm

Pakistan

Shireen Mazari deletes Tweet comparing French President to Nazis after wide condemnation

The embassy in its letter described it as blatant lies and loaded with an ideology of hatred and violence.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 08:30pm

World

France demands Pakistan rectifies Macron Nazi jibe

France’s foreign ministry has demanded Pakistan authorities withdraw comments made by one of its ministers that President Emmanuel Macon was treating Muslims like Nazis had treated Jews in World War 2.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 08:30pm

Pakistan

CM condoles over demise of mother of Nawaz Sharif

The chief minister extended heartfelt sympathies and condolence with the bereaved family members.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:27pm

Pakistan

Shibli condoles demise of mother of Nawaz Sharif

In a condolence message, he prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family for bearing the loss with fortitude.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:24pm

Pakistan

PDM’s dream of overthrowing present govt never be fulfilled: Mohibullah Khan

He said that PTI government has focused welfare of masses and initiated large number of developmental work which would usher new era of prosperity in the province.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:21pm

Pakistan

COVID claims 13 more lives, infects 1,102 others

He added that the condition of 510 patients was stated to be critical, including 61 shifted to ventilators.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:17pm

Pakistan

KP CM sadness over death of Sharifs’ mother

In a statement issued, he prayed Allah Almighty for eternal peace to the departed soul and granting courage to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:16pm

Key US Senate race candidate quarantining after possible Covid infection

"Her rapid test results were negative and she was cleared to attend Friday's events," the statement said.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:11pm

Pakistan

Security, Coronavirus pose a significant threat to PDM's Peshawar rally

NACTA has issued an alert, warning that the intelligence agencies had reports that TTP might target the rally.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 06:12pm

World

Afghan VP vows to track down Kabul attackers

Although the attack was claimed by IS, officials blamed the Taliban. They have denied involvement.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:08pm

Saudi confident of 'friendly' ties with Biden: official

During his election campaign, Biden threatened to make Saudi Arabia "the pariah that they are".

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:06pm

World

Dutch cull 190,000 chickens after bird flu outbreaks

Seasonal bird flu has been detected at various farms around the Netherlands since October, blamed mainly on migratory birds.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:04pm

14 pro-Iran fighters in Syria killed in airstrikes: monitor

Along with Russia, Iran has been a key backer of the Damascus regime in its nine-year-long civil war.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:02pm

G20 to back 'equitable' access to coronavirus vaccine

US President Donald Trump's robust "America first" trade policy has rankled world leaders.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 06:00pm

World

Thousands attend Serbian patriarch's funeral amid Covid-19 crisis

The 90-year-old spiritual leader tested for the virus soon after presiding over the funeral of his number two, who also died of the virus, at a ceremony in which basic safety measures were neglected.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:56pm

World

Mourning after deadly new IS attack north of Iraqi capital

Late Saturday, a roadside bomb hit a civilian car on an open road near Mt. Makhoul, about 200 kilometres (120 miles) north of Baghdad, police and a local official said.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:53pm

World

Virus has put 'enormous strain' on UK economy: minister

But he ruled out a return to austerity measures.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 05:51pm

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif’s mother passes away in London

Akhter was 90 years old and had been ill for a while. According to reports, she was undergoing medical treatment.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 05:26pm

World

Coronavirus toll after 1100 GMT Sunday

China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 86,431 cases, including 4,634 deaths and 81,481 recoveries.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

Asia

Kyrgyz protest over proposed constitution empowering president

Constitutional amendments currently undergoing public discussion would return cabinet-forming powers to the president and allow incumbent leaders to run for office.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 05:13pm

World

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for COVID-19 vaccine: CEO tells paper

“Our vaccine therefore costs about the same as a flu shot, which is between $10 and $50,” he was quoted as saying.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 03:34pm

World

Australia defence chief pledges changes after damning Afghanistan report

The report, published on Thursday after an inquiry into the conduct of special forces personnel in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016, found that senior commandos forced junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 01:48pm

Technology

China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s

The Chang’e-5 probe, named after the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon, will seek to collect material that can help scientists understand more about the moon’s origins and formation. The mission will test China’s ability to remotely acquire samples from space, ahead of more complex missions.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 01:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan may go into 'complete lockdown' as cases continue to surge: PM Imran

In the same tweet, he warned that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be responsible for the consequences, as opposition parties are preparing for power show in Peshawar today (Sunday) despite the coronavirus threat.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 12:31pm

Pakistan

Number of COVID-19 patients on vents rises up to 200%: Asad Umar

He tweeted that Peshawar and Multan witnessed a 200 per cent increase in COVID-19 patients on ventilators Karachi 148pc, Lahore 114pc, and Islamabad 65pc.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 11:42am

World

After Pennsylvania court defeat, Trump faces new pressure to concede election

So far, attempts to thwart certification have failed in courts in Georgia, Michigan and Arizona.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 11:08am

World

South Korea reports more than 300 new coronavirus cases for fifth straight day

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 330 new daily coronavirus cases as of midnight on Saturday, a drop from 386 reported the day before, a level not seen since August.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 10:52am

Pakistan

PDM all set for Peshawar rally today

The rally will be held at Kabootar Chowk near Ring Road where over 10,000 seats have been placed for the participants.

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 10:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 59 COVID-19 deaths, 2,665 fresh cases

During the past 24 hours, 38,983 samples were tested, out of which 2,665 turned out to be coronavirus positive, according to the data shared by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

Published 22 Nov, 2020 09:53am

World

US surpasses 12 million Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

The world’s largest economy currently has 12,019,960 cases and 255,414 deaths, both by far the worst global tolls. The new toll comes just six days after the US crossed the 11-million case threshold.

Published 22 Nov, 2020 09:48am

Europe

Finnish ferry runs aground in Baltic sea with nearly 430 aboard

STOCKHOLM: A passenger ferry ran aground Saturday next to islands between Sweden and Finland, leaving nearly 430...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:19am

Exchange

No breakthrough as Pompeo meets Taliban, Kabul negotiators in Doha

DOHA: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Afghan government and Taliban negotiators in Doha Saturday, but there ...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:16am

Allama Khadim Rizvi laid to rest

LAHORE: Renowned religious scholar and Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who passed...