Sunday, April 26th, 2020
Beijing shuts door on eating wild animals
BEIJING, Apr 26 (DNA):Beijing, capital of China, decided to root out any consumption and trade of wildlife in the city by passing a new regulation, imposing even harsher punishments on violators. Complying with an earlier notice issued by China’s top legislature in February, the new regulation is a prudent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is believed to be caused by the virus linked to bats, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. It has also redefined the scope of protected wild animals and banned wildlife hunting in allRead More
Security Forces kill 9 terrorists in IBO operation in North Wazaristan
RAWALPINDI, APR 26 (DNA) – Security Forces conducted IBO on credible information about presence of terrorists in Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Wazaristan District late last night . During sanitization of area; fire exchange took place between terrorists and security forces. Resultantly, 9 terrorists got killed and one apprehended ; whereas, 2 soldiers embraced Shahadat and 5 got injured. During search of area, weapons and ammunition also recovered. Details of shaheeds :- Lance Naik Abdul Waheed, age 29 years, village Raj Kandi, Tehsil & District Muzafarabbad, Married, 3 sonsRead More
Elders in Pakistan could follow a guideline to avoid COVID-19: Report
BEIJING, APR 26 (DNA) – Elderly people in Pakistan could follow a guideline issued by the Chinese Geriatrics Society to safe themselves from the COVID-19, said a report published by China Economic Net. The report says, whole society in Pakistan is under pressure to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Among them the seniors are the most vulnerable, as they make up the vast majority of the severe and critical cases. To fight against the pandemic, the Chinese Geriatrics Society has issued two guidelines for the elderly to prevent and control theRead More
Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south
SANAA, APR 26 – Separatists in southern Yemen have declared self-rule, breaking a peace deal signed in November with the internationally recognised government. The Aden-based Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared a state of emergency, saying it would govern the port city and other southern provinces. The STC is supported by the United Arab Emirates. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government warned of “dangerous and catastrophic consequences”. “The announcement by the so-called transitional council of its intention to establish a southern administration is a resumption of its armed insurgency… and an announcement ofRead More
Imam khomeini message on Al Quds day
TEHRAN, APR 26 (DNA) – Imam Khomeini’s initiative to raise the issue of Palestine as the main issue of the Islamic world and to introduce the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as the International Quds Day Explaining Quds Day as a global day for the victory of the oppressed over the arrogant of the world The double importance of this year’s Quds Day project in public opinion, media and cyberspace due to the spread of Corona Virus this year and the risks of holding rallies and demonstrationsRead More
Pakistanis panic over unavoidable bank paperwork in person
KARACHI, APR 26 – When Askari Bank blocked accounts of customers who had not completed their biometric verification in time, people flooded to its branches in panic. The bank’s crackdown was a good way to force people to comply with anti-money laundering regulations—but under the lockdown, it was a risky business. At least 90 accounts were blocked in a single branch, according to an insider who requested that we don’t identify him. To be fair, the bank had been pushing people for a year and with repeated reminders to getRead More