Monday, May 11th, 2020
China’s ground zero reports virus infections
BEIJING, MAY 11 — China reported a second day of new cases of coronavirus in Wuhan on Monday after a month without new infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, offering a stark warning of the dangers of a fresh wave. The virus first emerged late last year, sweeping through the city and surrounding Hubei province, killing thousands and sickening many more. It subsequently spread around the world. Authorities in Wuhan imposed draconian restrictions on travel and movement in what appeared to have been a successful bid to quash the outbreak.Read More
Today’s outlook: Markets reopen across Pakistan, National Assembly meets
Here are some stories we’re following today (Monday). Markets across the country are reopening today. Government offices in Sindh will also reopen. The Auqaf, human rights, trade and business, investment and works and services offices are being reopened. A National Assembly session has been called today at 3pm. Parliamentarians were flown to Islamabad on special flights and will all have to be tested for the coronavirus. On the agenda is the coronavirus situation. The Lahore High Court will hear a petition filed by the Chaudhry brothers against the NAB chairman’sRead More
Malta ambassador compares Merkel with Hitler
Malta ambassador compares Merkel with Hitler and then quits HELSINKI (DNA) -Malta’s ambassador to Finland has resigned after comparing German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, local media say. Michael Zammit Tabona reportedly wrote on his Facebook page: “Seventy-five years ago we stopped Hitler. Who will stop Angela Merkel? She has fulfilled Hitler’s dream! To control Europe.” The post has since been deleted. Maltese Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo said Germany would receive an apology, the Times of Malta reports. Mr Bartolo told the newspaper that he had instructedRead More
Army Major dies of COVID 19
Major Muhammad Asghar laid his life in the line of duty at Torkham Border in fight against #COVID-19. He was managing Torkham Border Terminal to ensure screening of people & move of logistic convoys to Afghanistan. Maj Asghar was evacuated to CMH Peshawar complaining of breathing problems. He was put on vent but succumbed to Corona Virus. There is no cause bigger than serving the Nation.