Pakistan’s virus tally tops China as Punjab reports 1,615 new infections
More than 85,000 cases have been confirmed across the country.
India using terrorism as state policy to destabilise neighbouring countries including Pakistan: FO
Pakistan rejects "malicious Indian allegations" of militant safe havens in Pakistan, terms it attempt to mislead intn'l community.
Crashed plane’s pilot didn’t follow ATC instructions: CAA
French air safety body says data of black box successfully downloaded.
Trump trying to 'divide' America: ex-Pentagon chief Mattis
"Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try."
Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension
Emirates to offer flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for transit passengers from June 8.
ECC axe falls on 9,350 Steel Mills employees
Decision taken on industries ministry’s summary in line with instruction of PM’s aide.
SC judge questions govt intent over Justice Isa case
Says certain quarters not happy with judgement in sit-in case.
Taliban shadow government prepares for takeover
UN report says Taliban Leadership Council has established a range of bodies that replicate offices of normal governmental organisations.
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Uzma Khan withdraws case against women who attacked her, says FIR was a 'misunderstanding'
Lawyer Hassaan Niazi claims the two sides had reportedly reached a settlement which led to the withdrawal of the charges.
8-year-old girl 'beaten, killed' by employers in Rawalpindi over setting free their parrots: FIR
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China warns Britain interfering in Hong Kong will 'backfire'
The US and Britain have enraged Beijing with their criticism of the controversial national security law.
Two lawmakers pass away from Covid-19, two others test positive
PML-N MPA from Wazirabad and PTI MPA from Nowshera passed away from the coronavirus.
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Dr Farrukhi’s presence at any literary festival was a lesson in modesty.
Losing without a fight
‘We gave you the SOPs, we told you to be careful’ they will say as they blame the people.
Thousands still missing
Even by CoIoED’s reckoning 2,130 cases are still pending.
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Shahbaz’s escape
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Zahra’s murder
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Targeting hospitals
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No crowds delight art lovers in Italy at reopened museums
This means visitors no longer have to elbow their way to admire such masterpieces as Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus.”
Elan's latest campaign sparks debate on racism
While some, including Elan's team, defended the campaign, many are pointing out the bad timing and how it doesn't seem very inclusive
Cannes announces lineup for a festival cancelled by a pandemic
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In Mumbai, Covid-19 patients are dying as they wait for ambulances and hospital beds
The human cost of broken health infrastructure is rising every day.
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Recovering from the Covid-19 economic crunch should not push climate change to secondary status.
Implications of Covid-19 on maternal health: Lessons from the 2014 Ebola outbreak
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Trump trying to 'divide' America: ex-Pentagon chief Mattis
"Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people — does not even pretend to try."
India using terrorism as state policy to destabilise neighbouring countries including Pakistan: FO
Pakistan rejects "malicious Indian allegations" of militant safe havens in Pakistan, terms it attempt to mislead intn'l community.
Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension
Emirates to offer flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for transit passengers from June 8.
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Coalminers spend their days in utter darkness and are used to working with death looming. But will their children also be forced to take up this deadly profession like those before them?
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CRICKET: THE RETURN OF BALL TAMPERING?
There’s a debate going on in the cricketing world about perhaps allowing the use of artificial substances to shine a cricket ball in the post-coronavirus world...
WIDE ANGLE: PAKISTAN’S SWEETHEARTS & THEIR DISCONTENTS
Today’s most idolised screen women don’t need to pretend to be young and single in order to feel coveted or put on a pedestal.
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Osama Com Laude looks like Khal Drogo and, in his debut EP, PaKING, tries to act like him. But he needs more to be his tribe’s leader
THE GRAPEVINE
Now that’s how you make isolation time useful. Bhumi Padnekar is a very good actress, we all know that.
