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Mistreatment of corona patients intolerable, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here.Chairman National Health Task Force Dr. Nosherwan...




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NAB claims solid evidence against Hamza Shahbaz

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau on Saturday rejected the media reports about PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz and said it had solid evidence in the assets case against him.The NAB spokesman said solid evidence, statements of witnesses and necessary documents would be presented before...




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Abbasi questions NAB inaction on sugar, wheat crises

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...




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How FIA defrauds innocent citizens and implicate them in bogus case

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...




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Obama calls Trump's handling of pandemic a 'chaotic disaster'

WASHINGTON: Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an "absolute chaotic disaster."In a leaked web call on Friday night with former members of his administration, Obama also said the Justice...




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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest: Jang-Geo workers continue protest for 58th consecutive day

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...




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Chaudhrys our own people, nothing will happen to them: Sh Rashid

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...




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FBR mulling over options to fetch additional Rs600bn

ISLAMABAD: The FBR is mulling over different options to fetch additional Rs600 billion through effective enforcement and administrative improvements as well as moving ahead with one-time tax on sectors earning abnormal profits at difficult times, it is learnt.The FBR’s task for generating...




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Eight murdered over children's brawl in Sheikhupura

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...




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PML-N leaders reaping what they sowed: Shibli Faraz

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...




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Easing lockdown to cause spread of corona: PMA

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...




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US seeks Pak help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue

ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has sought Pakistan’s help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue.A statement issued by US Embassy in Islamabad says that the US special representative visited Islamabad on May 8. He met with Chief of Army Staff...




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Covid-19 Pandemic: Documents show top White House officials buried CDC reopening guidelines

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...




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Easing lockdown to cause spread of corona: PMA

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...




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PML-N leaders reaping what they sowed: Shibli

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...




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8 murdered over children's brawl in Sheikhupura

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...




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FBR mulling optionsto fetch additional Rs600b

ISLAMABAD: The FBR is mulling over different options to fetch additional Rs600 billion through effective enforcement and administrative improvements as well as moving ahead with one-time tax on sectors earning abnormal profits at difficult times, it is learnt.The FBR’s task for generating...




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Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's arrest: Jang/Geo workers continue protest for 58th consecutive day

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,...




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How FIA defrauds innocent citizens and implicates them in bogus case

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...




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Hamza in illegal detention: PML-N

ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Saturday claimed innocence of Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, the National Accountability Bureau said proofs of innocence could be presented in a court of law instead of issuing media statements.PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the...




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Chaudhrys our own people, nothing will happen to them: Sh Rashid

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...




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Abbasi questions NAB inaction on sugar, wheat crisis

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...




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Punjab relaxes lockdown for more businesses

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...




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US seeks Pak help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue

ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has sought Pakistan’s help in starting intra-Afghan dialogue. A statement issued by US Embassy in Islamabad says that the US special representative visited Islamabad on May 8. He met with Chief of Army Staff...




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Mistreatment of corona patients' intolerable: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here.Chairman National Health Task Force Dr. Nosherwan...




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Six killed in clashes at Afghanistan food aid event

HERAT, Afghanistan: Two policemen and four other people were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday after a deadly clash at a public food donation in central Ghor province, officials said.Hundreds of people had gathered outside the governor´s office in the provincial capital Firozkoh, where a...




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ECC, cabinet decisions led to sugar price hike: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the decisions taken by the Economic Coordination Committee and the federal cabinet led to a hike in sugar prices across the country earlier this year.The PML-N leader was talking to media outside the Federal Investigation...




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China admits outbreak exposed 'shortcomings' in healthcare system

BEIJING: The coronavirus outbreak exposed “shortcomings” in China’s public healthcare system, a top health official admitted Saturday, saying that reforms are underway to improve the country’s disease prevention and control mechanisms.China has faced criticism both at home...




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First virus patient put on ventilator in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: The first patient of Covid-19 had been put on ventilator in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, as nine more cases emerged, taking the tally to 87, while 60 patients have recovered so far.The 85-year-old patient was shifted on ventilator after his condition worsened, said a...




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Quarantine for UK arrivals 'would be devastating'

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...




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Mistreatment of corona patients' intolerable: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here. Chairman National Health Task Force Dr Nosherwan...




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New coronavirus strain more contagious than original - study


The strain was originally seen spreading in Europe, after which it spread to the rest of the world and is currently the most common strain.




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The US administration's effective peace work in Israel


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.




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Israel shares picture of Rabindranath Tagore street in honor of birthday


Israel's foreign embassy in India shared a picture Saturday of a street in Tel Aviv named after famed and revered Indian polymath, poet, musician, artist and ayurveda-researcher Rabindranath Tagore.




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Five Israelis charged in binary options fraud cases in Canada, US


The two cases defrauded over 59,700 customers out of over $61 million




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San Diego man walks around stores wearing swastika medical mask


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




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In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic


'What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy'




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WHO denies report that China asked org to cover-up coronavirus severity


The WHO noted that China confirmed human-to-human transmision on Janurary 20, a day before the purported conversation between Jingping and Ghebreyesus




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Eight Israeli start-ups invited to pitch at Arizona investment conference


The Israeli companies (founders and entrepreneurs) that were selected are: ConfirmU, VisibleZone, AuraAir, Fixel, BC Bike, EZSave, IMNA Solutions and Beyond Appearances.




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Benjamin Netanyahu suggests microchipping kids, slammed by experts


"If the information with the kids' location is uploaded to the internet, a pedophile with some cyber knowledge may invade the system and stalk them," cyber expert Einat Meron said.




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Israeli girl revamps classic playing cards to represent gender equality


"All genders are equal, so why is the Queen worth less? And what about the Jack, where's the princess?"




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TAU identifies method to increase chances of pregnancy through IVF


With the new advances, fertility doctors will be able to hand-select the healthiest and quality sperm for artificial insemination, in effect increasing a woman's chance of becoming pregnant.





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Is the coronavirus a blessing for Hezbollah? – opinion


In the midst of this coronavirus, Lebanon defaulted its $1.2 billion loan this past March, setting up the stage for Hezbollah to take over the government’s role in providing civil services.




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ICC: Smear campaigns don't change facts about 'Palestine' probe


'Fact: my Office is executing its mandate concerning Palestine situation with utmost professionalism, independence and objectivity in strict conformity with the Rome Statute'




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Rabbi Yigal Levinstein: Conversion therapy must begin at very young age


The rabbi claimed that conversion therapy is a necessary procedure between ages 13 and 15 in order to rid people of their homosexual tendencies.




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Defense Ministry to establish four intensive care units in Petah Tikva


The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.




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Medical miracle in Jerusalem: Surgeries save man with rod in his head


“I did not feel any pain at all. I do not know how to explain it," said Kamel Abdel Rahman. "The rod just went through, one side to the other," recalled one of the Hadassah doctors.




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Teachers Union, Finance Ministry clash as schools open on Sunday


On Sunday morning, the Health Ministry showed only 4,826 active cases of coronavirus in Israel, among them, 65 who were intubated. So far, 248 people have died.




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Health Ministry deputy chief: Second coronavirus wave in summer expected


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.