Putin, Xi agree to jointly combat Afghanistan ‘threats’

Moscow, Aug 25 (AFP/APP):Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed their countries will step up efforts to counter “threats” emerging from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover, the Kremlin said Wednesday. In a phone call, the two leaders “expressed their readiness […]

Thrre-day anti-polio campaign to commence from Sept 20

MULTAN, Aug 25 (APP):Three-day national anti-polio campaign will commence from September 20 in the district. More than 7 lakh minors will be vaccinated across the district , Deputy Commissioner Ali Shehzad said. He was chairing a meeting here on Wednesday. Strict action will be taken […]

New Italy carrier agrees to buy Alitalia planes, slots

Rome, Aug 24 (AFP/APP):The board of directors of ITA, Italy’s new flag carrier born out of the ashes of long-struggling Alitalia, approved Tuesday a binding offer for 52 of the latter’s aircraft, related airport slots and other assets. The new airline will start flying on […]

IMF extends $334m in aid to South Sudan: central bank

Juba, Aug 24 (AFP/APP):The IMF has loaned $334 million (284 million euros) to South Sudan, the country’s central bank governor said Tuesday, as its ailing economy teeters from a currency crisis and soaring inflation. It is the third time in a year the Washington DC-based […]

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