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Conflict over COVID-19: Pakistan traders to continue commercial activities despite rise in cases

May 09, 2021, at 09:38 pm

Islamabad: A conflict has emerged between Pakistani traders and the government over the issue of COVID-19 as the All Pakistan Traders Association had announced it would continue to carry out all commercial activities starting tomorrow until a day before Eid celebration.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Imran Khan should apologies, step down over IMF deal

May 09, 2021, at 09:35 pm

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Prime Minister Imran Khan should apologise for the IMF deal which is believed to have ruined the economy.

Most of debris from China’s CZ-5B heavy-lift vehicle burns up in Earth’s atmosphere: CMSEO

May 09, 2021, at 08:33 pm

Beijing/UNI: Fragments of China’s Long March 5B (Chang Zheng 5B, or CZ-5B) rocket that launched with the first module for the country’s orbital station last month entered the Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on Sunday, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said.

COVID-19 ravages Islamabad: Malaysia imposes travel ban on Pakistan

May 09, 2021, at 08:21 pm

Islamabad: The Malaysian government has decided to impose a travel ban on Pakistan amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country.

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia tests COVID-19 negative 

May 09, 2021, at 08:14 pm

Dhaka: Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia on Sunday tested negative for COVID-19, media reports said.

EU, US condemn bombing of girls' school in Kabul

May 09, 2021, at 03:32 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: The European Union and the United States have condemned the Saturday bombing of a girls’ school in the Afghan capital Kabul, which killed at least 53 people and wounded 151 others.

New York shooting leaves woman, child wounded: Police

May 09, 2021, at 02:53 pm

New York/Sputnik: A woman and a child have been shot in Times Square, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told Sputnik, adding that the search for the suspect continues.

US: Florida's Aventura Mall shooting leaves at least three injured, say reports

May 09, 2021, at 02:25 pm

Washington/Sputnik: At least three people were injured in a shooting at a mall in Aventura, Florida, local media report.

Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan residents reel under severe power cuts amid Ramadan

May 09, 2021, at 01:37 pm

People in Gilgit-Baltistan region are protesting the rising power cut cases even when the nation is observing the holy month of Ramadan.

Beijing influence: PML-N president Shehbaz meets Chinese, British envoys

May 09, 2021, at 01:19 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif recently met  Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner separately.

Tough COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan: Religious congregation, crowded mosques threaten life amid rising cases

May 09, 2021, at 01:14 pm

It seems that religion has gripped Pakistan and been given more priority by people and authorities even at a time when the country is battling the dangerous wave of COVID-19.

Pakistan Power Division submits plan to tackle rising circular debt, tariff from plants under CPEC

May 09, 2021, at 01:04 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's Power Division has submitted a comprehensive circular debt management plan to the federal cabinet where it has recommended to clear Rs 435 billion worth principal loan of power plants under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the next 13 years instead of making immediate payments, media reports said on Saturday.

Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility

May 09, 2021, at 12:58 pm

Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.

Resetting Ties: Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Saudi Arabia for three days

May 09, 2021, at 12:50 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has commenced his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to reset ties with its old ally.

US to WHO: Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting

May 09, 2021, at 12:43 pm

The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.

Afghanistan: Blasts occur close to girl's school in Kabul, 30 killed

May 09, 2021, at 05:57 am

Kabul: At least 30 people were killed as three blasts rocked close to Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in west of Kabul on Saturday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan residents reel under severe power cuts amid Ramadan

May 09, 2021, at 05:43 am

People in Gilgit-Baltistan region are protesting the rising power cut cases even when the nation is observing the holy month of Ramadan.

Beijing influence: PML-N president Shehbaz meets Chinese, British envoys

May 09, 2021, at 05:40 am

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif recently met  Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner separately.

US defence officials discuss progress of withdrawal from Afghanistan

May 09, 2021, at 05:33 am

Washignton: American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.

Pakistan Power Division submits plan to tackle rising circular debt, tariff from plants under CPEC

May 09, 2021, at 05:29 am

Islamabad: Pakistan's Power Division has submitted a comprehensive circular debt management plan to the federal cabinet where it has recommended to clear Rs 435 billion worth principal loan of power plants under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the next 13 years instead of making immediate payments, media reports said on Saturday.

Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility

May 09, 2021, at 05:25 am

Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.

Resetting Ties: Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Saudi Arabia for three days

May 09, 2021, at 05:21 am

Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has commenced his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to reset ties with its old ally.

Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting: US tells WHO

May 09, 2021, at 05:16 am

The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.

Sri Lanka approves Pfizer vaccine, orders five million doses

May 09, 2021, at 04:18 am

Sri Lanka has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and prepared a purchase order for five million doses, an official said.

Sri Lanka condemns bomb attack on ex Maldives president

May 09, 2021, at 04:15 am

Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, and expressed solidarity with the island nation’s people and government.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia form Supreme Coordination Council

May 09, 2021, at 04:12 am

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have decided to form a Supreme Coordination Council for close coordination between the two countries, Dawn reported.

Chinese Covid vaccine processed in Pakistan to be available by May end: Minister

May 09, 2021, at 04:03 am

The first batch of a Chinese made Covid 19 vaccine being processed in Pakistan would be available for use by May end, a senior Minister said.

China reluctant to approve loan to Pakistan citing mounting debt

May 09, 2021, at 03:59 am

Expressing concern over Pakistan’s growing debt, China has shown reluctance to approve USD 6 billion loan for the Mainline-I (ML-I) railway track -- the single largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- according to the record of a meeting and senior Pakistani officials, Express Tribune reported.

First consignment of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrives in Pakistan

May 09, 2021, at 03:56 am

The first consignment of the Oxford University-developed coronavirus vaccine AstraZeneca arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, Daily Pakistan reported.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen “upward trajectory” in bilateral ties

May 09, 2021, at 03:48 am

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to fortify the "upward trajectory" in bilateral ties, according to a communiqué on Saturday, Tribune reported.