Pakistan reports biggest jump in Covid-19 death toll as 79 more fatalities reported in 24 hours
Over 2,200 new cases reported in the last 24 hours as nationwide tally tops 65,000.
Arrest warrants issued for women who broke into house, 'tortured' actor Uzma Khan
Judicial magistrate issues warrants after police says the suspects in the case have "intentionally concealed" themselves.
Second Indian spy drone shot down along LoC within three days: ISPR
The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres on Pakistan's side of the LoC in Nekrun sector, says ISPR.
US cop who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder
Policeman Derek Chauvin, one of four officers who were fired over George Floyd's death, has been taken into custody.
Lahore doctor in her 20s treating Covid-19 patients passes away from virus
According to the federal health ministry's data, Dr Sana Fatima is the first frontline medic in Punjab to die from the virus.
FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts
“Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability by putting forward the proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime."
PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir
Rithcie had made remarks about Benazir while commenting on recent attack on Uzma Khan by a woman and her guards.
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension, says Indian govt source
“The last conversation between them was on April 4, on the subject of hydroxychloroquine."
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US cop who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder
Policeman Derek Chauvin, one of four officers who were fired over George Floyd's death, has been taken into custody.
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“The last conversation between them was on April 4, on the subject of hydroxychloroquine."
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