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Hindu extremists torture two Muslims in Uttar Pradesh

UTTAR PRADESH, MARCH 05 (DNA) :  Hindu extremists on Thursday have brutally tortured two Muslim youth in Uttar Pradesh in a latest incident of ongoing clashes in India. After Delhi, the Hindu fanatics have also turned to other parts of India for anti-Muslims clashes. On the other hand, at least 51 people were killed in deadly violence against Muslims in several parts of New Delhi. The violence began after weeks of peaceful protests over a citizenship law that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government introduced in December 2019, easing the pathRead More


IMF provides $50bn to fight coronavirus outbreak

The International Monetary Fund has announced $50bn (£39bn) of support for countries hit by the coronavirus. The organisation also warned that the outbreak had already pushed this year’s global economic growth below last year’s levels. The emergency measure came after the virus has spread rapidly outside China to more than 70 countries. This week governments and central banks around the world have taken action to ease the impact of the virus. The IMF said it is making the money available to help poor and middle-income countries with weak health systemsRead More


President Alvi lauds services of outgoing Ambassador of Egypt

ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said that Pakistan attached great significance to its ties with Egypt and wanted to further expand the relations in the area of trade, culture and defence. He was talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan, Ahmed Mohamed Fadel Yacoub, who paid a farewell call on him here. The President emphasized the need for frequent high level interactions between the two sides. He commended the government of Egypt for taking cognizance of the dire human rights violation inRead More


Two South Africans cleared of coronavirus

South African authorities say two citizens who initially tested positive for coronavirus “have now tested negative and will shortly be making their way home”. The pair had been hospitalised in Japan after being taken ashore from the cruise ship they were working on. The Diamond Princess vessel was first quarantined back in January when a passenger who disembarked in Hong Kong tested positive for coronavirus. There are currently no confirmed coronavirus cases on South African soil. South Africa’s government says it is at an “advanced stage” with its plan toRead More


FBR prepares list of KP doctors with assets beyond means

PESHAWAR, MARCH 05 (DNA) : The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prepared a list of over 100 doctors from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) who possess assets more than their income. According to the FBR, there are more than 100 physicians from Abbottabad, Bannu, Mardan and other districts whose tax returns are less than their income. Notices have been served to these doctors and they will be scrutinized after audit. The revenue board further told that there are thousands of doctors who do not give taxes, and ensured that stepwise actionRead More


World Bank commits $300 mn to support human capital, livelihoods in Punjab and Sindh

ISLAMABAD, MARCH 05  (DNA) :  The World Bank (WB) committed to provide $300 million for supporting human capital and livelihoods in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Out of this amount the bank would provide $200 million for the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project that will strengthen health services and social protection for poor and vulnerable households in selected districts in Punjab. The statement said that Pakistan was accelerating investments in health care and education to prepare children to reach their productive potential and generate wealth. “Pakistan’s strongest asset is its people.Read More