ies Drive-in prayer ceremonies held in Iran with mosques shut amid COVID-19 pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:31:51 +0200 1 Full Article
ies How are people traveling to museums & art galleries from home By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:09:33 +0200 How are people traveling to museums & art galleries from home Full Article
ies Clear skies, family time and no more commuting: meet the Europeans who don't want lockdown to end By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:36:08 +0200 1 Full Article
ies Belarus defies virus outbreak as tens of thousands attend Victory Day parade By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:12:12 +0200 1 Full Article
ies Replies submitted to NAB questionnaire on $50m scam: Petroleum Division admits breach of MGPG-2013 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has admitted that it has violated the marginal gas policy guidelines 2013, and the terms of reference set by directorate general petroleum concessions , while... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies Covid-19 represents crisis for microfinance in low-income communities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The COVID-19 pandemic has created immediate challenges for institutions that serve affected communities, a study says.It was prepared by six academics associated with prestigious... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies COVID-19 represents crisis for microfinance in low-income communities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The COVID-19 pandemic has created immediate challenges for institutions that serve affected communities, a study says.It was prepared by six academics associated with prestigious... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies PPP, medical bodies demand end to privatisation of healthcare facilities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PESHAWAR: The Pakistan People’s Party and the representatives of medical organisations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have demanded an end to the privatisation of healthcare facilities in the province... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies 18 bodies of drowned Afghans recovered at Iran border By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 HERAT: Afghanistan has recovered 18 bodies of migrants who were allegedly beaten and tortured before being forced into a river by Iranian border guards last week, a senior Afghan official said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies Replies submitted to NAB questionnaire on $50m scam: Petroleum Division admits breach of MGPG-2013 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has admitted that it has violated the marginal gas policy guidelines 2013, and the terms of reference set by directorate general petroleum concessions , while... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies Replies submitted to NAB questionnaire on $50m scam: Petroleum Division admits breach of MGPG-2013 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has admitted that it has violated the marginal gas policy guidelines 2013, and the terms of reference set by directorate general petroleum concessions , while... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies COVID-19 represents crisis for microfinance in low-income communities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: The COVID-19 pandemic has created immediate challenges for institutions that serve affected communities, a study says.It was prepared by six academics associated with prestigious... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Full Article
ies Prince Harry and Meghan would've been supported by Diana for cutting off royal ties By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:13:00 +0500 Diana would’ve been extending her full support to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Full Article
ies British rapper Ty dies from coronavirus at 47 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:36:00 +0500 British Rapper Ty has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus. Ty's death was confirmed by his team on Thursday. Full Article
ies Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie plan 'separate parties' for daughter Shiloh's 14th birthday By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:36:00 +0500 Shiloh will have a separate celebration at her mom Angelina Jolie's home, but Brad Pitt would be delighted to have all his kids over for the party Full Article
ies Political prisoner in Tagum dies due to illness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:19:11 +0000 “Her untimely death underscores the failure of the prison system to provide even the most basic health care for treatable illnesses that justifies the petition we filed at the Supreme Court seeking the humanitarian release of the elderly and the sick who are most vulnerable to succumbing to the pandemic.” The post Political prisoner in Tagum dies due to illness appeared first on Bulatlat. Full Article * Latest Posts Human Rights Human Rights - Front Other Stories coronavirus COVID-19 political prisoners
ies New task for spy agencies: stay ahead of epidemic threats By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PARIS: A host of state intelligence services warned early of a new coronavirus with the potential to wreak havoc worldwide, yet many governments failed to heed the warnings — a mistake that experts say they are unlikely to make again.The scramble to contain the outbreak has underscored for... Full Article
ies 18 bodies of drowned Afghans recovered at Iran border By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 HERAT, Afghanistan: Afghanistan has recovered 18 bodies of migrants who were allegedly beaten and tortured before being forced into a river by Iranian border guards last week, a senior Afghan official said Friday.Afghan authorities are investigating claims the migrants drowned while illegally... Full Article
ies Egypt's Sisi ratifies emergency law amendments sparking rights concerns By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 CAIRO: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a host of amendments to Egypt’s emergency law which an international rights groups says expands “repressive powers” as the country’s battles the coronavirus. Egypt has been under a state of emergency since April 2017 when... Full Article
ies US pulling Patriot missile batteries from Saudi Arabia By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 WASHINGTON: The US is pulling out four of its powerful Patriot missile systems from Saudi Arabia, after determining the threat from Iran that sparked an arms buildup in the region last year had waned, a Defense Department official said Thursday. Two of the anti-missile batteries deployed following... Full Article
ies UN decries dangerous Med migrant pushbacks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 GENEVA: The UN voiced alarm on Friday at reports that countries are failing to help migrants in distress on the Mediterranean Sea, blocking assistance by NGOs and coordinating pushbacks of their boats. UN rights office spokesman Rupert Colville warned during a virtual press briefing that such... Full Article
ies New York child dies from rare disease linked to Covid-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 NEW YORK: A five-year-old boy in New York state has died from a rare inflammatory disease believed to be caused by the new coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday.“There have been 73 reported cases in NY of children getting severely ill with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease... Full Article
ies 18 bodies of drowned Afghans recovered at Iran border By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 HERAT, Afghanistan: Afghanistan has recovered 18 bodies of migrants who were allegedly beaten and tortured before being forced into a river by Iranian border guards last week, a senior Afghan official said on Friday.Afghan authorities are investigating claims the migrants drowned while illegally... Full Article
ies Sisi ratifies emergency law amendments By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 CAIRO: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ratified a host of amendments to Egypt’s emergency law which an international rights groups says expands “repressive powers” as the country’s battles the coronavirus.Egypt has been under a state of emergency since April 2017 when... Full Article
ies WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:33:00.0000000 The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus, and is considering a Bluetooth-based contact tracing feature too, an official told Reuters Friday. Full Article World
ies 16 ministries issued red letters By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday issued red-letter to 16 ministries over delay in implementation of the cabinet’s decisions.This is the second time the PM’s office has issued the red-letter, which is a warning and a sign of displeasure. Last year, secretaries of 27... Full Article
ies 16 ministries issued red letters By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday issued red-letter to 16 ministries over delay in implementation of the cabinet’s decisions.This is the second time the PM’s office has issued the red-letter, which is a warning and a sign of displeasure. Last year, secretaries of 27... Full Article
ies 25 robberies in a day in Pindi By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 RAWALPINDI: Robbers hit 25 houses, shops in the jurisdictions of different police stations of Rawalpindi, depriving the people of millions of rupees, while seven bikes and four vehicles, including a heavy dumper, were stolen on Friday, police sources said.People in the precincts of Nasirabad... Full Article
ies Taliban chief's properties seized for auction By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 KARACHI: Afghan Taliban chief Mulla Akhtar Mansour’s five properties of over Rs32 million in Karachi have been seized by the anti-terrorism court for auction, sources said on Thursday.Mulla Mansour, who was killed in a drone strike along the Pakistan-Iran border on May 21, 2016, had... Full Article
ies 16 ministries issued red letters By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday issued red-letter to 16 ministries over delay in implementation of the cabinet’s decisions.This is the second time the PM’s office has issued the red-letter, which is a warning and a sign of displeasure. Last year, secretaries of 27... Full Article
ies My surprising discovery about women’s opportunities in Armenia -- by Saleha Waseem By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:02:45 +0800 Underserved businesses run by women in Armenia need help to create a reliable client base and convince skeptical banks that their enterprises are a good investment. Full Article
ies Resettlement isn’t easy. Here are four ways to improve outcomes for all parties involved -- by Rebekah Beatrice Ramsay By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:46:52 +0800 Involuntary resettlement can improve the lives of the resettled while reducing poverty and delivering results for development projects Full Article
ies More than just money: Digital technologies can help narrow the trade finance gap -- by Kijin Kim By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:15:15 +0800 Digital or financial technology – including mobile internet access, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data – can make international trade more efficient and support financing options. Full Article
ies Let’s make it easier for countries to trade -- by Utsav Kumar, Ben Shepherd By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:59:00 +0800 The World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement provides a roadmap for developing economies to increase trade while also increasing the benefits it provides to their citizens. Full Article
ies A surprising lifeline for workers, companies and communities after disasters -- by Yasuyuki Todo By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:01:23 +0800 Global supply chains link the welfare of disaster-hit companies and their surrounding communities to a network of corporations that have an economic incentive to help them bounce back. Full Article
ies Is it time for some countries to implement a brain drain tax? -- by Dr. Saibal Kar By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:22:23 +0800 A tax on migrating workers compensates the exporting country for loss of the human capital created by its education and skills development programs. Full Article
ies The one thing resilient communities need most -- by Anushree Deb By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:40:37 +0800 To be resilient, urban poor and informal households need secure tenure, which is a household’s right to reside on the land on which they are living. Full Article
ies Here are three ways to help small countries get the energy they need -- by Yoji Morishita By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:19:04 +0800 Complex, carefully managed financing structures can provide the funding needed for island states and others seeking to develop energy projects. Full Article
ies Leveling the playing field: Can digital technologies address inequity in cities? -- by Bambang Susantono By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:44:27 +0800 Throughout Asia and the world, digital solutions are being found for urban problems. Policymakers and city leaders should ensure that the poor do not get left behind in this digital transformation of cities. Full Article
ies The right policies can help manage foreign debt in Asia -- by Irfan A. Qureshi By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:57:16 +0800 A high level of external debt is linked with decreased economic growth but there are policy options that can help economies keep growing. Full Article
ies Are Pacific power utilities ready for the impact of COVID-19? -- by Rafael Abbasov By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:25:42 +0800 In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis. Full Article
ies During COVID-19, countries need to work together to ensure the supply of protective equipment -- by Susann Roth, Jesper Pedersen By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:15:19 +0800 As the pandemic continues, the supply chains producing vital personal protective equipment are starting to fail, causing shortages. Countries and international organizations can fill these gaps by working together. Full Article
ies Central Asian countries are moving forward together to beat COVID-19 -- by Xinglan Hu, Kirthi Ramesh, Mariya Khatiwada Savchuk By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:38:22 +0800 A forward-looking, regional approach is needed for countries in Central Asia to respond to the pandemic and prepare for future public health threats. Full Article
ies Youth involvement key to keeping Asia’s skies clear -- by Emma Marsden, Bulganmurun Tsevegjav , William Lucht, Muskaan Chopra By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:30:19 +0800 To reduce air pollution, national and city government policy makers, their development partners, academe, and the private sector need to work with young people. Full Article
ies U.S. Rallies Support to Back Taiwan's WHO Bid By english.chosun.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:26:38+09:00 The United States is rallying support to back Taiwan's observer status in the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, leading into its annual meeting May 17-21."Today, I want to call on all nations, including those in Europe, to support Taiwan's participatio... Full Article World
ies Kim Jong-un Did Not Have Heart Treatment, Say Spies By english.chosun.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:35:51+09:00 The National Intelligence Service here said Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did not have any heart treatment as widely rumored before he resurfaced last week.In a closed-door briefing to lawmakers, the NIS said Kim is believed to have conducted state affairs even when he was out of th... Full Article Politics
ies Korea Ships Coronavirus Test Kits to over 100 Countries By english.chosun.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:25:38+09:00 Korea's exports of coronavirus test kits last month amounted to more than US$200 million, or eight times the month before, according to the Korea Customs Service on Thursday.They were exported to 103 countries.Brazil imported US$30 million worth of test kits, which is the biggest proportion of 13 pe... Full Article Business
ies Corona signifies importance of insurance By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad: Chairman of the United International Group, Mian Shahid said Friday that the current economic meltdown because of coronavirus may impact the business volumes of the industry, which are yet to be ascertained.Speaking on the development, Mian Shahid said that we have planned to generate... Full Article
ies Cash payments to category-III beneficiaries begin By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad : Ehsaas Emergency Cash payments to category-III beneficiaries which were identified through district administrations began on Friday.The Ehsaas Emergency Cash disbursements have been ongoing for the last one month and so far, Rs89.143 billion have been distributed cumulatively for... Full Article
ies Pakistan among countries with most corona cases in Asia Pacific By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad : Iran, China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines have the most cases of COVID-19 and related deaths in the Asia Pacific region.The COVID-19 situation of Asia Pacific was highlighted in the Second COVID-19 Situation Report Asia Pacific released by United Nations Population... Full Article