Reykjavik, Nov 5 (AFP/APP):Iceland on Friday said it would tighten its Covid rules as it battles a rise in new cases, including capping gatherings and mandating masks in crowded areas. The new measures were announced after the World Health Organization said Thursday that Europe was facing an alarming surge in cases, warning another 500,000 could […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The passengers will be able to buy train tickets at the first railway reservation center opened at the General Post Office (GPO) in the federal capital. According to the Pakistan Railways, the first reservation center had been opened in GPO Islamabad after an agreement with Pakistan Post. Pakistan Railways has started setting up reservation centers […]
Read MoreHong Kong, Nov 5 (AFP/APP):Asian markets were mixed Friday following the previous day’s gains, with eyes on the release of key US jobs data later in the day, while investors are also assessing the outlook for central bank monetary policy in the face of surging inflation. Equities around the world enjoyed a healthy run-up Thursday […]
Read MoreBeijing, Nov 5 (AFP/APP):Highways and school playgrounds in Beijing were closed Friday due to heavy pollution, as China ramps up coal production and faces scrutiny of its environmental record at make-or-break international climate talks. World leaders have gathered in Scotland this week for COP26 negotiations billed as one of the last chances to avert catastrophic […]
Read MoreTunis, Nov 5 (AFP/APP):A Tunisian judge on Thursday issued an international warrant to summon Paris-based former president Moncef Marzouki for questioning, state TV reported. President Kais Saied in October ordered the justice ministry to open an inquiry into 76-year-old Marzouki, days after the ex-leader urged France not to support Saied’s “dictatorial regime”. State television did […]
Read MoreLas Vegas, Nov 5 (AFP/APP):Mexican pound-for-pound king Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has his sights on joining an exclusive club on Saturday as he aims to become the first undisputed super-middleweight champion in boxing history. The 31-year-old star faces Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas looking to add his American opponent’s IBF belt to […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Senate on Friday offered Fateha for the departed souls of renowned scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, police, levies and armed forces’ martyred in various incidents, paramedical staff and doctors who lost their lives in COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Mushtaq Ahmed offered the Fateha on the request of Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani.
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Pakistan Post rest houses facility is available at affordable rates for the general public in various major cities of the country. According to Pakistan Post, Category-A, rest houses were available in Karachi City, Multan, Jhelum, Mianwali, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nathia Gali, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Shadman Lahore, Lahore Cantt, Sialkot GPO, Sialkot Cantt, Faisalabad GPO and Quetta. Category-B, […]
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