SHEIKHUPURA: Eight people were killed while four others sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two groups in the jurisdiction of Bheki police station on Saturday.According to police, the incident occurred near Kharianwala area where GhulamRasool Group and Khadim Group exchanged fire over...

ISLAMABAD PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday blamed the federal cabinet and the Economic Coordination Committee for the sugar crisis and increase in its price.He was talking to the media after recording his statement with the inquiry commission constituted to probe the scandal at the...

ISLAMABAD: The country registered a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus confirmed cases and fatalities on Saturday with the ease of lockdown.Majority of people, especially those who were out to do the Eid shopping, had least regard for and adherence to the safety protocols set by the...

ISLAMABAD PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday blamed the federal cabinet and the Economic Coordination Committee for the sugar crisis and increase in its price.He was talking to the media after recording his statement with the inquiry commission constituted to probe the scandal at the...

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking move, Federal Investigation Agency’s own internal inquiry has revealed how an official of the agency converted a business deal between two private parties into a human trafficking case and implicated innocent citizens in a bogus case.Raja Muhammad Ishaq — an...

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: The 58-day long countrywide protests by workers of the Jang-Geo Group against the government’s sustained pressure on Geo News, dailies Jang and The News and some other independent media houses to strong arm their editorial policies, telling them to sack...

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has claimed that the Chaudhry brothers are our own and it does not seem that anything will happen to them.He was responding to questions by the media about National Accountability Bureau inquiries against the Chaudhry brothers at Railways...

SHEIKHUPURA: Eight people were killed while four others sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two groups in the jurisdiction of Bheki police station on Saturday.According to police, the incident occurred near the Kharianwala area where Ghulam Rasool Group and Khadim Group exchanged fire...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the PML-N leaders were reaping what they had sown, adding that if they were innocent, then they should not worry and give answers to the NAB questions.In tweets, he said lengthy press conferences by...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association expressed its dissatisfaction over the existing lockdown in the country, warning the government against lifting restrictions as it would allow the coronavirus to spread further."A better lockdown should be imposed," said Dr Ikram Tunio, President PMA...

GAINESVILLE, Florida: The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels of the White House, according to internal government emails obtained, reported international media.The...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association expressed its dissatisfaction over the existing lockdown in the country, warning the government against lifting restrictions as it would allow the coronavirus to spread further."A better lockdown should be imposed," said Dr Ikram Tunio, President PMA...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said the PML-N leaders were reaping what they had sown adding that if they were innocent, then they should not worry and give answers to the NAB questions.In tweets, he said lengthy press conferences by the...

SHEIKHUPURA: Eight people were killed while four others sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two groups in the jurisdiction of Bheki police station on Saturday.According to police, the incident occurred near Kharianwala area where Ghulam Rasool Group and Khadim Group exchanged fire over...

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: The countrywide protests by workers of the Jang/Geo Group against the illegal detention of Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman continued for 58th day on Friday.Political workers and others joined different protest camps of journalists and media organisations,...

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking move, Federal Investigation Agency’s own internal inquiry has revealed how an official of the agency converted a business deal between two private parties into a human trafficking case and implicated innocent citizens in a bogus case.Raja Muhammad Ishaq — an...

Ag AgenciesLAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has claimed that the Chaudhry brothers are our own and it does not seem that anything will happen to them.He was responding to questions by the media about National Accountability Bureau inquiries against the Chaudhry brothers at Railways...

ISLAMABAD PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday blamed the federal cabinet and the Economic Coordination Committee for the sugar crisis and increase in its price.He was talking to the media after recording his statement with the inquiry commission constituted to probe the scandal at the...

GAINESVILLE, Florida: The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels of the White House, according to internal government emails obtained, reported international media. The...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the lockdown relaxations to more businesses, markets and trades, subject to observance of the standard operating procedures and security measures till May 31.According to a handout issued on Saturday, the provincial government said relaxations were...

ISLAMABAD: The country registered a sharp increase in the number of coronavirus confirmed cases and fatalities on Saturday with the ease of lockdown.Majority of people, especially those who were out to do the Eid shopping, had least regard for and adherence to the safety protocols set by the...

WASHINGTON: The US vice president’s spokeswoman became the second White House staffer this week to test positive for the coronavirus, officials said on Friday, even as President Donald Trump continued to go mask-free at a World War II commemoration with veterans in their 90s.News that...

LONDON: Boris Johnson will reveal on Sunday the Government’s “road map” on how it will lift restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.While the Government has stressed it wants all parts of the UK to move together in easing the measures, decisions in Scotland, Wales and...

CARACAS: Venezuela has charged two former US soldiers with terrorism and conspiracy for allegedly taking part in a failed bid to topple President Nicolas Maduro, the attorney general said on Friday.Luke Alexander Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, were among 17 people captured by the Venezuelan...

LONDON: A 14-day quarantine period for all travellers coming to Britain would have a devastating impact on both the UK aviation industry and wider economy, a trade body has warned. The Government will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine as part of measures aimed at avoiding a second peak...

Ag AgenciesMurad says Sindh entering ‘phase-II’ of curbs with strict controls at virus hotspots; Chohan says Punjab to impose ‘complete’ lockdown three days a week; cases hit 28,554 with 622 deaths; PTI MPA claims Sindh exaggerating virus numbers; doctors once again urge...

At least four persons have died while a staggering 1,080 new COVID-19 cases have emerged in Sindh during the last 24 hours, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Saturday

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The moving of the embassy not only put an end to a historic travesty but also made clear to the world something everyone anyhow already knew – Jerusalem is not for sale.

In a letter to the mayor, Dr. Shimon Samuels said that there is “a growing pandemic of antisemitic stickers in and around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est area.

The event had been scheduled to take place in October of this year, marking 75 years since the end of the second world war, but will now take place in 2021.

The incident is currently being investigated by the local sheriff's department.

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'This was an attack that goes against all codes, even in war. This is an attack that cannot be done.'

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Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry Itamar Grotto insisted that despite improvements in coronavirus conditions around the country, we must be prepared for a second wave in summer.

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The government will have to consider the pros and cons of direct taxation, de facto taxation and debt as it negotiates the coronavirus economic crisis

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Contrary to past emergency situations, the COVID-19 crisis seems to have helped improve the relationship between the Jewish and Arab communities.

The World Bank says countries whose debt is in dollars and those whose local debt is bought by foreigners are especially exposed.

New study explains effects of lockdowns and limitations on diagnosis, treatment and prevention services.

Mohamed assured that it’s a countrywide drive, and not an exclusively Rift Valley project.

The county made the move for lack of testing kits for staff at eateries.

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