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High Commission to remain open during lockdown

LONDON,:The High Commission for Pakistan in London and its Consulates in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain open for essential consular services. A statement issued by the High Commission here on Wednesday however, said that in view of the United Kinngdom (UK) Government’s instructions […]

US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls

NEW YORK, : Americans went to the polls on Tuesday to choose between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden following one of the most divisive presidential campaigns amid a surging coronavirus pandemic and threats of civil unrest. Nearly 100 million people had […]

ECOSOC chief says ‘unequal word order’ hampering UN in meeting challenges, urges int’l cooperation

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 04 (APP): The head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, told the Security Council Tuesday that the present “unequal world order” was responsible for the member states’ failure in living up to the ideals of collective […]

ECOSOC chief urges intensified int’l cooperation to assist recovery of coronavirus-hit countries

UNITED NATIONS, : The head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for boosting international development cooperation to help coronavirus-battered countries to achieve a resilient, sustainable and inclusive recovery. “We are all aware that the current crisis has […]

China dismisses report of occupying Nepalese land near border area

BEIJING, ::A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Tuesday rejected a media report about China occupying the Nepalese land and said that the report was completely unfounded roumour. “I want to point out that the report is completely unfounded rumour,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin […]

Pakistani company displays dental, surgical instruments at ‘Dentech China’ in Shanghai

BEIJING, : A well-reputed Pakistani manufacturer showcased its high quality dental and surgical instruments at the 24th China International Exhibition and Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology and Products or ‘DenTech China’ held in Shanghai. “I displayed my products at a stall comprised of three booths […]

Biden leads Trump in key US states in presidential election’s final days

NEW YORK, :Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in a series of polls released Sunday, remaining ahead nationally and in key states, although some state races remain extremely close. The New York Times/Siena College polls showed Biden, 77, ahead in Pennsylvania, Florida, […]

Saudi Arabia allows Umrah for pilgrims from abroad

Saudi Arabia has allowed international pilgrims to perform Umrah after a seven-month hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak. The move was part of gradual Saudi measures to ease restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the virus in the kingdom. Under the new measure, 20,000 pilgrims and […]

UK to provide food, medicines to people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

LONDON, :Foreign Secretary United Kingdom, Dominic Raab, on Saturday announced a new UK aid package under which thousands of people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will receive urgent medical supplies, food and safer shelters. A statement of United Kingdom (UK) government said, conflict escalated on […]

Long-term symptoms of coronavirus ‘really concerning’, says WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, :The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments around the globe to ensure necessary care for the coronavirus patients reporting long-term symptoms, including damage to major organs. “Although we’re still learning about the virus, what’s clear is that this is not just […]

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