Tuesday, August 17th, 2021
FM Qureshi, Antony J. Blinken discuss rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. The two leaders discussed the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister shared Pakistan’s perspective noting the significant change in the situation within a short span and the avoidance of violence. He stressed the importance of inclusive political settlement as the best way forward. The Foreign Minister underlined that Pakistan would remain closely engaged with the U.S. and other international partners in promoting efforts in supportRead More
Hong Kong food expo attracts 370,000 people
HONG KONG, Aug. 17 :The 31st Food Expo and four concurrent events hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) ended here Tuesday, attracting more than 370,000 visitors despite the COVID-19 epidemic. Hong Kong people were in high spirits when visiting the five-day food expo held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Global exhibitors gathered at the food expo, showcasing a huge variety of food items from all over the world. The epidemic did not dampen the public’s enthusiasm. Stepping into the exhibitionRead More
New Zealand moves to top level 4 alert over new COVID-19 case
WELLINGTON, Aug. 17 :New Zealand will move to the top level 4 alert from midnight after a positive COVID-19 case has been identified in the Auckland community, which is likely to be the Delta variant, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Tuesday. The Alert Level will be reviewed after three days for all areas except Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula which are likely to remain at Level 4 for an initial period of seven days.
Eight arrested, narcotics seized
SARGODHA, Aug 17 :The police arrested eight drug peddlers and recovered narcotics from them on Tuesday. The police said officials of different police stations conducted raids and arrested eight accused besides recovering 1.495 kg hashish and 100 liters of liquor. The accused were identified as Muhammad Akhter,Javaid,Ahmed Nawaz, Amir Shahzad, Sanaullah, Farman,Waqar Maseeh, and Awais. Separate cases were registered against the accused.
One killed, 25 injured as bus carrying mourners turns turtle
MUZAFFARGARH, Aug 17 :One Mourner was killed and twenty five others were injured when a Minibus carrying Mourners overturned due to high-speed near Al-Noor Flour-Mill on Tuesday’s morning According to Station House Officer (SHO) of Chowk Sarwar Shaheed police station, a Minibus was packed with about 50 to 60 mourners with some of them sitting on roof of the bus fell off when the it overturned due high-speed and overloading. On getting information of the incident the Rescuers teams rushed to spot and shifted the injured mourners to Tehsil HeadquarterRead More
Taliban announce ‘general amnesty’ for govt officials: statement
kabul, Aug 17 :The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return to work, two days after taking power following a lightning sweep through the country. “A general amnesty has been declared for all… so you should start your routine life with full confidence,” said a statement from the Taliban.