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Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops’ criticism of corruption and abuse

Zimbabwe’s government has dismissed a letter by Roman Catholic bishops highlighting corruption, poverty and human rights abuses. “There is no crisis, political or otherwise,” said Information Secretary Nick Mangwana. He accused the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop’s Conference of joining groups seeking “to manufacture crises”. The bishops had called for an urgent resolution to the country’s economic and political challenges. “The struggle in Zimbabwe, has resulted in a multi-layered crisis of convergence of economic collapse, deepening poverty, food insecurity and human rights abuses,” said seven bishops from the Zimbabwe’s main cities andRead More


Belarus: Mass protest eclipses defiant Belarus leader’s rally

Tens of thousands of opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have gathered in Minsk to protest against disputed elections. The “March for Freedom” in the centre of the capital comes amid growing anger over alleged poll-rigging and police violence at subsequent protests. Meanwhile, in an address to a smaller crowd of several thousand, Mr Lukashenko blasted opponents as “rats”. He called on supporters to defend their country and independence. The rival rallies were taking place after Russia agreed to offer security assistance in the case of external military threats toRead More


Fourth day’s play in second England-Pakistan Test abandoned

The fourth day’s play in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton was abandoned due to rain. England were 7-1 in reply to Pakistan’s first innings total of 236 all out. Shaheen Shah Afridi provided the breakthrough for the Green Caps before rain interrupted play for the first and the last time on the day. The match is clearly heading towards a draw as most of the game has been affected due to bad weather. Day Three The third day’s play in the second Test between England and PakistanRead More


LPG price increased by Rs5/kg

LAHORE, AUG 16 (DNA) – Price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by Rs5 per kg, resulting in increase in domestic cylinder’s price by Rs60. According to LPG Distributers Association, price of the gas was increased due to closure of Taftan border resulting in 1200 metric tonne reduction in supply. The association further warned that price can further increase if the border remains closed.=DNA ===============


PIA resumes Paris flights via makeshift option

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (DNA): The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its Paris operations under an alternative arrangement.   A flight carrying 260 passengers left the French capital for Islamabad, a month and half after the European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) had suspended the national carrier’s authorisation to operate in its member states for six months.   The plane also had 2.5 tons of cargo on board. The passengers were seen off by the PIA’s country and station managers.   The PIA has made alternative arrangements to resume itsRead More


Pakistan participates in Special Virtual Session of D-8 Commissioners

DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 –  A Special Session of the D-8 Commission, co-chaired by Turkey (as current chair) and Bangladesh (as incoming chair), was held virtually. The session was attended by D-8 Commissioners/Representatives and the D-8 Secretary General. Director General EC&OIC Tariq Karim participated in the meeting as Pakistan’s Commissioner for the D-8.   In his remarks, the D-8 Secretary General Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari updated Member States on the activities and initiatives of the Secretariat. He informed about the steps taken by the Secretariat and D-8 Health andRead More