Covid-19 affected global health system: Faisal Sultan By: Web Desk on June 5, 2021Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan Saturday said that Covid-19 virus affected the health system of the entire world and no one can fight against coronavirus alone at this time. Dr. Faisal Sultan said that the vaccination for corona was compulsory to stay clear from virus, adding that it can be […]
Pakistan hosts World Environment Day-2021 By: Web Desk on June 5, 2021Pakistan is hosting World Environment Day today in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme. The day is being celebrated all around the world with various activities and events, in line with the coronavirus pandemic regulations. The theme this year is “ecosystem restoration” which focuses on reviving our relationship with nature and giving back to […]
Pakistan’s renowned singer S B John passes away By: Web Desk on June 5, 2021Pakistan’s renowned singer Sunny Benjamin John popularly known as S. B. John passed away on Saturday, a private TV channel reported. According to family sources, S B John has been ill for some days and he died on Saturday morning. He belonged to Karachi and was 87- year-old. He started his singing career from Radio […]
US hiring underwhelms in May as economic reopening hits turbulence By: AFP on June 5, 2021Washington: The United States added 559,000 jobs last month as hard-hit sectors rehired workers laid off during the worst days of the pandemic, but analysts warned the virus was continuing to complicate the economy despite massive government stimulus. The Labour Department data undershot analysts’ expectations for a lofty rebound in hiring enabled by accelerating Covid-19 […]
US announces to help Afghanistan with $266.5m aid in Covid response By: AFP on June 5, 2021WASHINGTON: The United States announced Friday more than $266 million in additional humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, intended mainly for its Covid-19 response, as foreign troops continue their withdrawal from the country. “As the United States withdraws military forces from Afghanistan, our enduring commitment is clear,” top US diplomat Antony Blinken said. “We remain engaged through […]
Pakistan reports 84 Covid-19 deaths, 1,923 infections in a day By: Web Desk on June 5, 2021Pakistan has reported 84 deaths in the last 24 hours by Covid19 as the number of positive cases has surged to 930,511. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 21,189 on Saturday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 1,923 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past […]
Opp begging army to send me packing: PM By: News Desk on June 5, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the opposition is poised to topple the PTI government unless their leaders are given an NRO. “These self-proclaimed democrats are calling on the military to overthrow the government. Their [the Opposition’s] goal is to protect their interests and they are willing to do anything to overthrow the government because […]
MQM-P assures PM of all-out support on upcoming budget By: News Desk on June 5, 2021The MQM-Pakistan on Friday assured Prime Minister Imran Khan of party’s full support for the new finance bill as it shared recommendations regarding the upcoming budget. According to an official statement released after the meeting, the PTI ally shared that the prime minister and the MQM-P delegation spoke about the issues Karachi faces and the […]
Pakistan gives ‘high priority’ to eradicating corruption, NAB chief tells UN By: APP on June 5, 2021Pakistan attaches “high priority” to fighting corruption as part of the international commitment to end poverty, curb illicit financial flows and ensure peace and prosperity, Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, the head of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), told the United Nations Thursday. “We believe that corruption should be prevented in all its forms and a culture […]
UN report reiterates threats posed to Pakistan’s security by Afghan-based TTP, JuA terrorists By: APP on June 5, 2021A new United Nations report on Afghanistan highlights the continued and ever-growing cross-border terrorist threat posed by proscribed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which according to the report, continues to operate from the eastern Nangarhar province of neighbouring country. The 12th report of the UN monitoring team on Afghanistan submitted to the UN Security Council also notes […]