Five climbers die on Russia’s Mount Elbrus

Moscow, Sept 24 (AFP/APP):Five climbers died after a blizzard on Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, Russia’s emergencies ministry said Friday. Thursday’s incident struck when a group of 19 climbers were at an altitude of over 5,000 metres (16,000 feet). Elbrus, located in Russia’s North Caucasus, […]

European stocks drop at open following gains

London, Sept 24 (AFP/APP):Europe’s main stock markets dropped at the open Friday as traders closed out a largely positive week for global equities. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.2 percent to 7,065.72 points. In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX shed 0.6 percent to 15,552.75 points […]

Irrigation Ziladar arrested over corruption

FAISALABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) on Wednesday arrested Ziladar of Irrigation department accused of abusing powers and corruption. ACE spokesman said here that a citizen Zaheer Ahmad resident of Gujjar Town Chak No.240-GB filed a complaint, stating that Ch.Younas,Ziladar had received Rs.450000/- as […]

Lebanon raises fuel prices as subsidies are phased out

Beirut, Sept 22 (AFP/APP):Crisis-hit Lebanon Wednesday raised fuel prices for the second time in less than a week amid severe rationing spurred by the collapse of a subsidy system that has depleted state coffers. Grappling with its worst-ever financial crisis, Lebanon has gradually increased fuel […]

Israel reports 8,691 new COVID-19 cases

JERUSALEM, Sept. 21 (Xinhua/APP):Israel’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported 8,691 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the tally of infections in the country to 1,242,262. The death toll from the coronavirus in Israel rose by 26 to 7,567, while the number of patients in serious condition […]

Bilateral ties between Pakistan and Norway are historical: FM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (Online): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said relations between Pakistan and Norway are historical and 50000 Pakistanis settled in Norway have played key role in fortifying these bilateral ties. He said during his meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Ine Eriksen Soreide […]

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