Sunday, August 1st, 2021
Rockets hit Kandahar airport
Agencies Kandahar: At least three rockets struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan overnight, an official told AFP on Sunday, as the Taliban pressed on with their sweeping offensive across the country. “Last night three rockets were fired at the airport and two of them hit the runway… Due to this all flights from the airport have been cancelled,” airport chief Massoud Pashtun told AFP. Pashtun said work to repair the runway was underway and expected the airport to be operational later on Sunday. An official at the civil aviation authorityRead More
Pak banks in Scandinavia, Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan assures to resolve law and order situation in the twin cities; says Noor Mukadam case to be taken to logical conclusion; Afghan ambassador’s daughter my own daughter Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that overseas Pakistanis are the backbone of the country adding government is trying to establish branch of Pakistanis banks in the Scandinavian countries and Uzbekistan. While responding to masses phone calls, the prime minister said PIA flights issue shall soon be resolved and it is hoped that theRead More
PM urges masses to strictly observe SoPs to prevent spread of 4th wave of Coronavirus
Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the people to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures, especially wearing of face masks, to prevent spread of 4th wave of Coronavirus. Interacting with the public over the telephone in the live TV Programme “Aapka Wazir-e-Azam Aap Ke Saath” today (Sunday), he said the 4th wave contains Indian variant of COVID-19 virus, which is very lethal as it spreads at a fast pace. He said 60 to 70 percent spread of the contagion can be controlled by wearing face masks at crowded places. The PrimeRead More
Mexico holds referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents
Mexicans began voting Sunday in a national referendum promoted by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on whether to investigate and prosecute his predecessors for alleged corruption. Lopez Obrador, a self-styled anti-graft crusader, says the public consultation will strengthen participatory democracy, but critics see it as little more than a political stunt. To be binding, 37.4 million people — 40 percent of the electoral roll — must participate, but many voters appear unenthusiastic. While the “yes” vote could win up to 90 percent, it will be difficult to achieve even 30Read More
Armenian troops open fire on Azerbaijani posts in Nakhchivan
BAKU – The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry on Sunday announced that Armenian army elements targeted the country’s positions in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. According to a statement, Armenian military positions in the Vedi city opened fire on the Azerbaijani positions in Nakhchivan‘s Heydarabad settlement in the Sadarak city at 3.45 a.m. local time (0045GMT). Azerbaijan reported no casualties and said it responded with retaliatory fire.
Kim Jong Un’s sister warns South Korea-U.S. military drills will rekindle tensions
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Sunday that next month’s annual military drills between South Korean and U.S. troops will undermine prospects for better ties between the Koreas, just days after the rivals reopened their long-dormant communication channels. Kim Yo Jong‘s statement carried by state media targets only South Korea, and this could add credence to a theory that North Korea’s decision to restore the communication lines is aimed at pushing Seoul to convince Washington to make concessions while nuclear diplomacy remains deadlocked. “For some days I have been hearing an unpleasantRead More