Thursday, August 6th, 2020
Manchester City sign Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake
Manchester City have signed defender Nathan Ake from Bournemouth on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported City paid Bournemouth 40 million pounds ($52 million) to sign the 25-year-old with an additional 1 million pounds to be paid in add-ons. “City have been the best side in England over the course of the last decade,” Ake said in a statement. “Coming here is a dream for me. This is a top side full of worldRead More
Thirty-seven Pakistani students graduated under CPEC
BEIJING, Aug. 6 ): Thirty-seven Pakistani students, a majority of whom from Gilgit Baltistan have graduated from Suzhou Vocational University after completing three years’ study in China, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. Equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in machine manufacturing and mechatronics, they are expected to contribute their due part to the revitalization of “Made in Pakistan”. The students are beneficiaries of an education program initiated and supported by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Culture Communication Center, which was jointly established by the government of Gilgit Baltistan and Suzhou Vocational UniversityRead More
Mozambique declares second virus emergency
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people. TheRead More
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi demands disbanding of NAB
ISLAMABAD : Hearing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LNG) scandal against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was adjourned without any proceedings till September 7. The hearing was adjourned due to unavailability of AC Judge Azam Khan. Talking to media men after appearing before the court, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz stalwart said despite passage of 13 months, he has not been provided with the copy of reference. Khaqan also thanked National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for inducting him in the list of billionaires. Replying to a question, the former prime minister ruledRead More
Pakistan needs to promote mango, says Chinese scholar
DNA BEIJING, Aug. 6 : Chinese scholar Zhou Rong has suggested that Pakistan should strengthen the management of mango forests and logistics to promote the”king of fruit” home and abroad. Pakistani government also needs to expand subsidies and transportation support for the fruit farmers and to channel middle east market, he said in an article published by Gwadar Pro on Thursday. He is of the view that If the government can organize enough vehicles (truck and ships), it is best to quickly ship mangoes to the domestic and internationalRead More
Improved epidemiological situation in Kazakhstan
DNA News Agency Kazakhstan has overcome the critical situation in July caused by the outbreak of Covid-19. At the height of July, hospitals were overcrowded, ambulance services were overwhelmed by telephones calls from citizens, and there was a general turmoilat overcrowded hospitals. However, coordinated action enabled Kazakhstan to overcome the epidemiological crisis and take health care under control. To date, 92,662 coronavirus cases have been registered in Kazakhstan, around 69% of which have recovered. The workload of hospitals has dropped to 36%, and the increase in morbidity does not exceedRead More