Rupee weakens

ISLAMABAD – The exchange rate of Pakistan rupee weakened by 10 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Monday and closed at Rs153.65 as compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs153.55. According to Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying and selling […]

Shadab Khan ruled out of South Africa and Zimbabwe tours

LAHORE – Pakistan Test cricketer Shadab Khan has been ruled out from further participation on the South Africa and Zimbabwe tours after suffering a left toe injury while batting during the second One-Day International that has sidelined him for up to four weeks. X-rays conducted […]

Akhtar slams match officials after De Kock deceives Fakhar

LAHORE – Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed the match officials after opener Fakhar Zaman was deceived by Quinton De Kock, when he was close to complete much-deserved 200 runs during the second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa on Sunday, saying that the laws […]

UK to announce new international travel rules

London – Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown. The UK has set a tentative date of May 17 to relaunch foreign travel, currently banned except for a handful of […]

Iran faces 4th wave of COVID-19 pandemic

A fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic has started across Iran as the country experiences a fresh spike in the infection cases, Sima Sadat Lari, the spokeswoman for the country’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, told Sputnik. Alireza Raisi, a spokesman for the country’s […]

Twitter accused of silencing pro-Kashmir accounts

British Pakistani groups on Monday accused Twitter of removing accounts that criticize India’s alleged human rights abuses in Kashmir. Fahim Kayani, the head of Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK, said social media is the one place where Kashmiris and others who suffer human rights abuses can raise awareness […]

Russia pledges to guarantee vaccine supply to Argentina

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Monday to guarantee coronavirus vaccine supplies to Argentina in a phone call with the country’s leader. Putin spoke with President Alberto Fernandez to guarantee the vaccine supplies and to check on Fernandez’s health after he recently self-isolated after testing positive […]

Opposition no more a threat to PTI govt: PM

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan discussed the prevailing political and economic situation with party leaders and team of spokespersons. During the meeting, it was decided that all possible measures would be taken against sugar hoarders and cartels in the country to ensure availability of […]

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