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‘A lot more’ Arab states to normalise ties with Israel ‘sooner than people expect’: Netanyahu

Posted on December 25, 2020

After decades without progress in achieving recognition of the Jewish state, Israel has managed to establish diplomatic ties with four Arab states over the last four months with assistance from the Trump administration. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a meeting with the US envoy to the […]

COVID-19 cases on rise in Arab countries

Posted on December 25, 2020

Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Libya, and Algeria, on Thursday announced more coronavirus fatalities and culminating death toll as they continued efforts to contain the disease. As many as 1,704 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Palestine, bringing the total to 145,422. Some 17 new […]

US continues to pardon war criminals in Iraq, Afghanistan

Posted on December 25, 2020

US President Donald Trump announcing this week a wave of pardons was the latest in a series of wielding his clemency powers over the years for war criminals that were convicted of killing civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan. As US presidents have used their authority for more […]

Iran builds up air defense systems near nuclear sites over possible US strikes

Posted on December 25, 2020

Iran is strengthening air defense systems located near its nuclear facilities as a precaution against possible US missile strikes, the Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper reported on Thursday, citing informed sources from Iran. The measure is taken amid growing tensions between Tehran and Washington ahead of US […]

New coronavirus strain yet not detected in Pakistan

Posted on December 25, 2020

The Ministry of National Health Services, emphasized that the new strain of the coronavirus on Friday indicated in Britain, has not made it to Pakistan yet. The ministry further added, the situation in Pakistan is being monitored closely as all the passengers arriving from the […]

HCBA members oppose invitation to Maryam Nawaz

Posted on December 25, 2020

A group of lawyers led by vice president of High Court Bar Association (HCBA) have not considered inviting PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz to address the bar during her scheduled visit to Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on Dec 27 and requested Sindh High Court registrar […]

Motorway sections blocked as dense fog dwells in Punjab

Posted on December 25, 2020

The Lahore-Islamabad Motorway M2, Lahore-Sialkot Motorway, Lahore to Samundri Motorway (M3) and Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad Motorway (M4) have been closed as ‎dense fog dwells in parts of Punjab including Lahore, at night of Thursday and Friday. In addition, the dense fog has also distorted traffic in Lahore, Kasur, […]

Christian community celebrates Christmas today

Posted on December 25, 2020

Christian community is celebrating Christmas across Pakistan like elsewhere in the world today. Special services are being held in Churches to celebrate the festival. The Christian community has illuminated homes and churches while special Christmas Bazars have been set up for shopping. Almost all churches […]

CJP-headed LJCP directs govt to implement its recommendations for amending laws

Posted on December 25, 2020

ISLAMABAD – Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Thursday directed the federal government to implement its reports and recommendations for amending various laws. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmad, who is also chairman of the LJCP, presided over the meeting held at the Committee […]

‘Faith, Unity and Discipline’ always remain guiding principles: COAS

Posted on December 25, 2020

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday said the nation is celebrating Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary with great reverence and commitment upholding his message of hope, courage and confidence. The COAS’s message was shared on Twitter by Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) […]

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‘A lot more’ Arab states to normalise ties with Israel ‘sooner than people expect’: Netanyahu

COVID-19 cases on rise in Arab countries

US continues to pardon war criminals in Iraq, Afghanistan

Iran builds up air defense systems near nuclear sites over possible US strikes

New coronavirus strain yet not detected in Pakistan

HCBA members oppose invitation to Maryam Nawaz

Motorway sections blocked as dense fog dwells in Punjab

Christian community celebrates Christmas today

CJP-headed LJCP directs govt to implement its recommendations for amending laws

‘Faith, Unity and Discipline’ always remain guiding principles: COAS

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