Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
Which vaccine will get you where in Europe?
With summer approaching and vaccination rates rising, some EU countries are moving faster than others when it comes to opening borders. IP Report BERLIN: As vaccination rates rise and summer draws closer, hopeful holidaymakers who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots may be holding their breath to see where they can vacation in Europe this summer. The EU’s new “Digital COVID Certificate” is due to kick in from July 1 to facilitate travel within Europe, and member states recently agreed on recommendations to allow fully vaccinated tourists from abroad back intoRead More
Commander of Azerbaijan Naval Forces calls on Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: Rear Admiral Subhan Bakirov, Commander of Azerbaijan Naval Forces called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting matters of mutual interest including defence, training, security cooperation between both countries and overall regional security situation were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Azerbaijan and also offered all possible assistance and cooperation in development and defence related fields. COAS also commended thorough professionalism & valour of Azribajan Forces . Both sides reaffirmed their determination to work together for enhancingRead More
Train accident: Palestine envoy expresses grief
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Rabei has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of lives in train accident. In a message addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the ambassador said govt and people of Palestine were with Pakistan in this difficult time. The text of the letter reads, “On behalf of the Government of Palestine, Palestinian people and on my personal behalf, I would like to convey my deepest condolences and sympathies for the peopleRead More
Trudeau promises action
DNA OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday promised to take more action to dismantle far-right groups after a hate-motivated attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in the city of London, Ontario. “This was a terrorist attack, motivated by hatred, in the heart of one of our communities,” Trudeau said in the House of Commons after observing a moment of silence. The family, killed on Sunday when a pickup truck jumped the curb and ran them over, were deliberately targeted because of their religion, Canadian policeRead More
Man who killed Muslim family motivated by hate
Prime Minister Imran Khan says incident is an act of terrorism and speaks volumes for Islamophobia News Desk LONDON: Police say a 20-year-old London, Ont., man deliberately struck down five members of a Muslim family with his truck in a hate-motivated act of mass murder, an attack that prompted an outpouring of grief and calls for the accused to face terrorism charges. The family of five had been out for an evening walk, and were waiting to cross the street when police say the truck mounted the curb and struckRead More
Pak, Azerbaijan naval chiefs agree to boost cooperation
Azerbaijan naval chief briefed on Pakistan Navy’s roles & objectives and contributions toward peace and stability in the region Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Subhan Bakirov, Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces (ANF) called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival, Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour. Thereafter, the dignitary laid floral wreath at the Shuhada’s Monument and was introduced to the Principal StaffRead More