Dr Usama’s fight against COVID-19
It is a national tragedy and we will award him the status of national hero, says G-B CM GILGIT BALTISTAN: “We will again see what the issue is, and if they [quarantined pilgrims] need further treatment, they will be shifted to DHQ or city hospital, but if they can be treated here, we will provide […]
US ‘doesn’t support’ IP gas pipeline
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The US on Tuesday said it did not support the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran, days after Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said the government was seeking a sanctions waiver from Washington. “We always advise everyone that doing business with […]
Visa, Mastercard reach $30 billion settlement
NEW YORK: Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants, with some savings likely to be passed on to consumers through lower prices. The antitrust settlement announced on Tuesday is one of the largest in US history, and if it receives court approval would resolve […]
Experts stress need for investigation following IHC judges’ letter
KARACHI: Experts unanimously agreed that the letter written by the six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), in which they accused intelligence agencies of alleged meddling, should be investigated. “It is a very serious matter as six out of eight judges of IHC have accused the executive members of intrusion in judicial matters,” said […]
Google app helps to easily customise search widget on Android
In 2018, Google launched a customisable search widget, to which it is now adding personalised features to be manually placed on the home screen. While trying to move an existing widget, users will see a pencil icon that suggests edit options, from which they can choose between the bar logo, bar shape, bar colour, and […]
Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals
MIAMI: Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the last eight on Wednesday. Collins powered into the last four with an emphatic 6-3, 6-2 win over France’s Caroline Garcia before Alexandrova emerged triumphant from a near two-hour three set battle with American fifth seed […]
Besham attack backed by enemies of Pak-China friendship: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that there remains no doubt that the suicide attack in Besham was orchestrated by enemies of Pakistan-China friendship. FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed a weekly press briefing and said Pakistan was in touch with China following the “heinous attack”. She reiterated that Pakistan was “fully committed […]
Battles, bombardment in Gaza as Israel reschedules talks with US
GAZA, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Battles and bombardment pounded Gaza on Thursday, after Washington said Israel agreed to reschedule cancelled talks with tensions worsening between the allies. The United States’ criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted over Gaza’s civilian death toll, dire food shortages, and Israeli plans to push its ground offensive against Hamas […]