5 years on from the pandemic, long Covid keeps lives on hold – World
About 6pc of people infected by coronavirus develop long Covid, according to WHO, which has recorded some 777m Covid cases to date. Three years ago, Andrea Vanek was studying to be an arts and crafts teacher when spells of dizziness and heart palpitations suddenly started to make it impossible for her to even take short […]
Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks – World
Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said on Monday, reportedly the island’s first new tanks in 30 years. Washington has long been Taipei’s most important ally and biggest arms supplier — angering Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its own territory. The M1A2 tanks — […]
KP CM seeks report as cop martyred, 2 polio workers injured in separate attacks – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday, while strongly condemning the attacks on polio workers in two separate incidents, sought reports from senior police officials, instructing them to take action for the immediate arrest of the elements involved. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio […]
Sri Lanka president in India in first overseas trip – World
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India on Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Leaders of the island nation typically make their first visit to regional powerhouse India, which competes with China for influence in the […]
SBP’s MPC to decide new policy rate today amid calls for massive cut – Business
As the Monetary Policy Committee convenes today to announce the new policy rate, speculations suggest that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to take a cautious stance on reducing the policy interest rate despite significant room for a cut due to declining inflation. Expectations for the rate cut vary widely between financial experts […]
Bangladesh polls could take place end-2025, interim govt leader says – World
Elections in Bangladesh could be held by the end of 2025, the head of the country’s interim government said on Monday, provided that electoral reforms are carried out first. Bangladesh has been ruled by an interim government led by its only Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus since August, when then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and […]
Naval chief meets Bahrain’s top civil, military leadership – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf met Bahrain’s top civil and military leadership during an official visit to the kingdom, aiming to strengthen defence ties and regional security cooperation. According to a press release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pakistan Navy) on Sunday, Adm Ashraf held meetings with King Hamad […]
Weather rescues India as rain plays havoc with third Australia Test – Sport
Brisbane’s weather came to India’s rescue as most of Monday’s play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs at the visitors and players […]
BHC suggests EVs to reduce pollution in Quetta – Pakistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC), while hearing a petition on traffic management in Quetta, has directed the authorities concerned to explore the possibility of introducing electric vehicles in the central business district to reduce congestion and pollution. A two-member bench comprising Justice Mohammad Kamran Khan Mullahkhail and Justice Shaukat Ali Rakhshani on Saturday directed the […]
As nation marks a decade since APS tragedy, leaders reaffirm resolve to root out terrorism – Pakistan
As the nation marks the 10th anniversary of the 2014 attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar, the country’s leaders on Monday reaffirmed their unwavering resolve to root out terrorism from Pakistan. Meanwhile, schools across Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory will remain closed today, with the reason for Punjab schools cited as […]