German constitutional court rules partial lockdown lawful

Berlin, Nov 30 (AFP/APP):Germany’s constitutional court ruled Tuesday that sweeping restrictions to stem coronavirus infections such as curfews, school closures and contact restrictions were lawful, in a decision that could pave the way for further curbs. The verdict came hours before Chancellor Angela Merkel was […]

New republic Barbados names ‘Diamond’ Rihanna national hero

Bridgetown, Barbados, Nov 30 (AFP/APP):As Barbados became the world’s newest republic, its prime minister’s first act was to officially declare the island’s most famous citizen, Rihanna, a national hero. Barbados had already conferred the title of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary on the billionaire multiple Grammy-winning […]

UK intel agencies must join forces with tech firms: spy chief

London, Nov 30 (AFP/APP):Britain’s intelligence agencies must shed their culture of secrecy and form partnerships with tech firms to fight against hostile states, criminals and extremists, spy chief Richard Moore said Tuesday. With Britain’s adversaries “pouring money and ambition into mastering artificial intelligence, quantum computing […]

Section 144 imposed on sale of LPG altered cylinders

PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP):Deputy Commissioner, Capt. (Retd) Khalid Mehmood on Tuesday imposed Section 144 CrPC on the sale of LPG by unauthorized dealers as automotive fuel or filled in altered CNG cylinders here in district Peshawar. The order was issued after the revelation that drivers […]

Convicted Maldives ex-leader released from house arrest

Malé, Maldives, Nov 30 (AFP/APP):Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was released from house arrest Tuesday after winning an appeal on his money laundering conviction. The former strongman ruled the Indian Ocean archipelago — best known for opulent beachside resorts and their frequent celebrity guests — […]

Bangladesh vs Pakistan first Test scoreboard

Chittagong, Bangladesh, Nov 29 (AFP/APP):Scoreboard after Bangladesh’s second innings in their first Test against Pakistan at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Monday: Bangladesh first innings (Liton Das 114, Mushfiqur Rahim 91; Hasan Ali 5-51) Pakistan first innings (Abid Ali 133; Taijul Islam 7-116) […]

PTA blocks 526,082 fake SIMs

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during the last three years has blocked about 526,082 fake SIMs and 360,569 Computerized National Identify Cards used for getting telecom sector gadgets. The authority also blocked around 86,000 mobile devices that were found involved in fraudulent activities, […]

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