Gilead says in talks with drugmakers in Pakistan, India to produce remdesivir on May 6, 2020Gilead Sciences Inc. said on Tuesday it was in discussions with chemical and drug manufacturers in Pakistan and India to produce its experimental Covid-19 drug remdesivir for Europe, Asia and the developing world through at least 2022. The drugmaker did not disclose details about the companies. With several countries across the globe reeling from the virus outbreak, interest in […]
Two labourers die in Rawalpindi landslide By: inp on May 6, 2020RAWALPINDI: Two labourers died when a big landmass fell over them here on Tuesday, rescue sources said. According to the details, the incident took place in the basement of a private housing society near Sangjani Toll Plaza in Rawalpindi. A big land mass fell over the labourers engaged in digging the land, resultantly two labourers […]
Esper says Taliban not living up to commitment By: Agencies on May 6, 2020WASHINGTON D.C.: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday said that the Taliban were not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, amid signs the fragile deal is under strain by a political deadlock and increasing Taliban violence. After lengthy talks behind closed doors, the Taliban and Washington signed an agreement in […]
Rangers Punjab distribute ration to deserving families in Nankana Sahib By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020Lahore: Pakistan Rangers Punjab continued to serve and strengthen the interfaith harmony by distributing ration amongst deserving families of both Sikh and Hindu communities affected due to Covid-19 lockdown today in Guru Nanak School, Nankana Sahib and Shawala Teja Singh Mandir, Sialkot city respectively. Members of both the communities applauded Punjab Rangers gesture in mitigating […]
Students in China’s virus epicentre Wuhan return to school By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020Youngsters in China’s virus epicentre of Wuhan filed back to class on Wednesday (May 6), wearing masks and walking in single file past thermal scanners. Senior school students in 121 institutions were back in front of chalkboards and digital displays for the first time since their city – the ground zero of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Ben Stokes ready to play cricket behind closed doors By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020England’s World Cup hero Ben Stokes feels cricket will not lose its competitive spirit if it is played behind closed doors and says he wouldn’t mind international cricket becoming a ‘TV only sport’ till the coronavirus pandemic is under control. Voicing his opinion on whether the upcoming England-West Indies series at home would will lose […]
Weekly SPI increases by 0.72 percent By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation ended April 30 for the combined consumption group witnessed an increase of 0.72%. Out of the 51 monitored items, the average price of 13 items increased, 11 items decreased whereas 27 items registered no change during the week. The weekly […]
Meghan and Harry plan special birthday as Kate and Wiliam wish Archie By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020Meghan Markle and Prince Harry do not seem to stop themselves from creating fun for baby Archie, as they have a very special plan to celebrate their son’s day. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have stepped down as senior members of the royal family, have a special birthday plan for their beloved son […]
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to explain their side of the story By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020Earlier this year Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle stirred quite a storm as the two announced their exit from the royal family. Now settled in the US, the couple let go off their royal ranks and head out to live ‘ordinary’ but independent life. The pair have been collaborating with journalists Omid Scobie and […]
Pakistani football captain Hajra Khan makes her third Guinness World Record By: Web Desk on May 6, 2020Pakistan Women Football team captain Hajra Khan has received her third Guinness World Record. The fiery footballer sets a record for playing the longest football match ensuing 69 hours in Lyon, France. The captain of Pakistan’s Women Football Team, bagged the record after her participation in the Equal Playing Field initiative in France. IT’S HERE! […]