Monday, March 29th, 2021
Pak India bilateral relations have significant impacts on the stability in Asia
Lahore , MARCH29 : Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Monday says the recent trajectory of Indo-Pak relations could be a welcome development not only for both countries but also the region and further may provide an impetus for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC), which now has been in limbo for nearly five years also helps for SAARC recognised regional apex bodies as their recognition status couldn’t be renewed yet. Vice President PBF Ahmad Jawad said “You can change friends but not neighbours.”Amid signs ofRead More
Saudi govt issues comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims
Saudi government has issued a comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims to be implemented during the holy month of Ramadan. The precautionary measures includethe vaccine, physical distance and wearing mask to protect the health of pilgrims, and worshipers. Head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais said performing i’tikaaf will continue while Iftaar in two Holy Mosques has been suspended. He said that the presidency is preparing to provide individual ready-made iftar meals suhoor (predawn meal) to worshipers and pilgrims.
Kohli warns players ‘cooked’ in bubble life ahead of IPL season
Pune, India, March 29 : Virat Kohli says cricketers are suffering after months of bio-secure “bubble” life during the coronavirus pandemic as they head into the high-stress environment of the Indian Premier League. Kohli, one of the game’s most disciplined captains, raised his concerns after his India side edged England by seven runs in a thrilling decider to clinch the one-day series 2-1 in Pune on Sunday. Players from both the sides moved on immediately to join their squads for the world’s richest franchise Twenty20 tournament, which starts on AprilRead More
Anti-polio campaign starts in KP under Covid SOPs
PESHAWAR, Mar 29 : A five-day anti-polio campaign was started here on Monday to vaccinate around 6.4 million children aged up to five years across the province. According to the health department over 29000 teams have been constituted to achieve this set target and special emphasis would be laid on areas showing refusal cases besides ensuring strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures against coronavirus. The total 29000 teams including 25980 mobile, 1909 fixed, 1052 transit teams while 146 would be roaming teams for effective monitoring of the campaign. As manyRead More
Honduras book Tokyo Olympics berth, deny United States
Guadalajara, Mexico, March 29 : Honduras reached the Tokyo Olympics football tournament on Sunday, denying the United States a place with a 2-1 semi-final victory in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament. Mexico joined Honduras at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games after beating Canada 2-0 in the second semi-final to secure the second berth available from the North and Central America and Caribbean region. Honduras and Mexico will contest the tournament final on Tuesday, but the real business was concluded when each advanced to the Olympics, due to begin in July afterRead More
COVID-19 claims 41 lives, infects 4,525 more people
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 : The national tally on Monday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded was 46,663 with 4,525 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,268 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Forty-one corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 38 of whom were under treatment in hospital and three out of the hospital in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the last 24 hours most of theRead More