Sunday, March 28th, 2021
Maryam takes COVID test after health deteriorates
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz is not feeling well and has canceled all her scheduled political activities, spokesperson of the party said on Sunday. PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb, in a statement, said that Maryam Nawaz is having fever and sore throat. The PML-N leader has also been tested for the coronavirus, the spokesperson said and added that despite health issues, Maryam appeared before the Lahore High Court. Doctors have advised Maryam Nawaz to take rest, Aurangzeb added. On March 25, the National Accountability Bureau postponed Maryam’sRead More
Portugal coach says ‘not possible’ Ronaldo goal ruled out
Belgrade, March 28 : Portugal coach Fernando Santos said “it isn’t possible” that what he saw as a clear goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia could be ruled out. With the scores level at 2-2 in Belgrade, Ronaldo thought he had won the game in the 93rd minute. However, without VAR or goalline technology in use, officials decided that Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic had cleared even though images appeared to show the ball had crossed the line. A fuming Ronaldo was booked for hisRead More
NA speaker Asad Qaiser meets ‘Kurulus: Osman’ star
National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with Burak Özçivit, the lead actor from popular TV series “Kurulus: Osman” in Turkey. Taking to Twitter, he shared a picture of himself posing beside the Turkish actor. “It was a pleasure to met with @burakozcivit from #KurulusOsman,” the speaker wrote on his official Twitter handle. “I throughly enjoy watching period pieces in the little time I get. Hoping Kurulus: Osman to be another memorable watch.” Burak Özçivit is essaying the role of Osman Bey in “Kurulus: Osman”, which is a sequel to “Dirilis:Ertugrul”.Read More
Knife attack in Canada: Man kills woman, injures 6 at Vancouver library
NORTH VANCOUVER, CANADA: Police on Saturday took into custody a lone attacker who allegedly killed a woman and injured multiple people at a public library located in the suburbs of Vancouver. The attack occurred in the early afternoon and investigators appealed for witnesses, especially those who had shot videos that were later posted on social media. “We have six victims who sustained stab wounds. We have a victim who has sadly succumbed to injuries. That victim is a woman,” police Sgt. Frank Jang said in a news conference broadcast byRead More
PM Imran Khan wishes Hindu community on Holi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has extended his wishes to the Hindu community on the festival of Holi. “Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours,” tweeted PM Imran Khan. The Hindu citizens living across the country are celebrating the festival with traditional enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated every year in February or March and signifies new beginnings – leaving behind winter and welcoming spring. In this joyous celebration of spring, people gather in the streets and play with colours, distribute sweets and danceRead More
4,767 Covid cases, 57 deaths reported in Pakistan during past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus has claimed 57 more lives in Pakistan during the past 24 hours, surging the overall death toll to 14,215. The latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed the COVID-19 has claimed 57 more lives and 4,767 fresh infections were reported during the period. The total count of active cases is 44,447 and the positivity rate stands at 10.44 per cent. A total of 45,656 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Since the detection of the first COVID-19 case in the country,Read More