Saturday, February 5th, 2022
UK reports 259 more COVID deaths, 60,578 cases
Britain reported 60,578 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and a further 259 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, as numbers drifted lower following a wave of Omicron cases at the turn of the year. The number of new cases in the past seven days was down 4.2% on a week before at 599,229, while the number of deaths was 5.4% down on the previous week at 1,729.
First U.S. reinforcement troops arrive in Poland, more expected
The first U.S. troops reinforcing NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid a Russian military build-up on Ukraine‘s border arrived on Saturday at Rzeszow military base in southeastern Poland. A small plane carrying what a Polish military source said were U.S. chain of command personnel landed in the morning at Rzeszow-Jasionka airport as preparations continued at the base, which is near Poland’s border with Ukraine. TV footage showed temporary accommodation being prepared at the G2A Arena in the nearby town of Jasionka, while workers could be seen building a fence around the venue. “As announced, the first elements of theRead More
Pakistan High Commission Canada marks Kashmir Solidarity Day
Ottawa; Feb 5 /DNA/ – Pakistan High Commission Canada along with Pakistan Consulates in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal arranged a series of events comprising pictorial exhibitions, webinars and road shows to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day.The day started with Acting High Commissioner Shahbaz Malik reading out messages of the President, Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan to reiterate Pakistan’s unwavering support to the right of self-determination to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Later, a pictorial exhibition was arranged at the High Commission toRead More
20 terrorists killed during Panjgur and Naushki operations: ISPR
A total of 20 terrorists were killed during Panjgur and Naushki operations. Security forces have completed the clearance operation today.Terrorists attacked security forces’ camps at Naushki and Panjgur late evening on 2nd Feb. Both attacks were repulsed successfully by prompt response from troops at both locations. *In Naushki*, 9 Terrorists were killed. 4 security forces personnel including an officer embraced shahadat during shoot out with terrorists while repulsing terrorist attack at Naushki.In *Panjgur*, security forces repulsed the terrorist attack after intense exchange of fire and Terrorists fled from area. Security ForcesRead More
Gafarova: Azerbaijan has become dependable supplier of natural gas to Europe
BAKU, FEB 5: Chair of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis as part of her current official visit to that country. Landsbergis welcomed the leader of the Azerbaijani legislature and the delegation led by her cordially. He mentioned the sound relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania, recalled his first trip to our country with pleasure, and touched on Lithuania’s successful projects in Azerbaijan. Lithuania is invariably behind the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, added the Lithuanian Minister ofRead More
Kashmir Solidarity Day observed in France
Paris; Feb 5 /DNA/ – An event was held today at Pakistan Embassy in Paris, France to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. A large number of people attended the event, including those from local Pakistani and Kashmiri community. Messages of President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out to the audience. A documentary highlighting Indian atrocities in IIOJK was also screened on the occasion.A photographic exhibition showing the plight of Kashmiris, who are under Indian military siege in IIOJK, was put on display at the embassy.Speakers expressed their solidarityRead More