Sri Lanka approves Pfizer vaccine, orders five million doses
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to fortify the "upward trajectory" in bilateral ties, according to a communiqué on Saturday, Tribune reported.
Pakistan: Sana Ramchan becomes first woman Hindu Assistant Commissioner
Sana Ramchand has become Pakistan’s first Hindu woman to be appointed as an Assistant Commissioner, Daily Pakistan reported. Ramchand, who cleared the Competitive Examination for Central Superior Services (CSS) 2020, said she had expected to succeed in the grueling test.
COVID-19 stings Pakistan: 120 fresh deaths recorded
Pakistan has reported 120 fresh deaths related to COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the deadly virus to 18,797, media reports said.
Golden Week Holiday: Japanese join Tibet Festival Japan
Japanese and Tibetans in Japan recently joined the 4-day online Tibet Festival Japan which was hosted by the Tibet House Japan.
China targets G7 for slamming Beijing over numerous issues like Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Beijing: China recently targeted G7 leaders for commenting on Beijing on several issues including Xinjiang.
Pakistan: Punjab govt imposes complete lockdown from May 8 to 15
Islamabad: Pakistan's Punjab government has decided to impose complete lockdown in the province from May 8 to 15 in line with the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) decision to restrict movement of people during the Eid holidays amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Killed Afghanistan journalist laid to rest
Kabul: Nemat Rawan, former TOLO news anchor and a media official at the Ministry of Finance, who was killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's Kandahar on Thursday has been laid to rest, media reports said.
Stop evictions in East Jerusalem neighbourhood immediately, UN rights office urges Israel
New York: The UN’s human rights office (OHCHR), on Friday, called on Israel to immediately halt all forced evictions, including those in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, as well as to exercise maximum restraint in the use of force while ensuring safety and security there.
Maldives announces curfew across five islands
As Covid-19 cases remain unchecked in the Maldives, authorities on Friday have announced further restrictions, putting five islands under curfew, reported Raajje TV. The measures came after the archipelago over 700 daily cases on Thursday.