Death of Sea Life off Russia Peninsula ‘Caused by Algae’
Moscow, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): Blooming algae was behind a recent mass death of sea animals that saw octopuses and seals wash up on the shore off a Russian peninsula, scientists said on.
More Than 50 million Have Voted Early in US Election: Monitor
Washington, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): More than 50 million Americans have voted early in the White House race pitting President Donald Trump against Democrat Joe Biden, a group monitoring balloting said Friday.
Voters are.
Government Working on Strict Legislation Against Drug Traffickers
MANSEHRA, Oct 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Azam Khan Swati Friday said the PTI government is working on strict legislation to give exemplary punishment to drug traffickers and peddlers.
Addressing an.
Dr. Jassu Mal Criticises World’s Insensitivity to the Kashmiris’ Ordeal
MULTAN, Oct 23 (APP): Dr. Jassu Mal, a prominent business and industry figure from Sindh, has strongly criticised the world for not doing enough to enable the people of IIOJK to exercise.
‘Real Number’ of Spain Virus Cases Over Three Million
Madrid, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): The “real number” of coronavirus cases in Spain is more than three million, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday in a televised address. Earlier this week, Spain.
Small Industrial Unit Sealed Over Creating Pollution
MULTAN, Oct 23 (APP): The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Friday sealed a small industrial unit causing environment pollution as step to avert smog.
EPD Deputy Director Zafar Iqbal led the operation in Industrial.
Erdoğan Confirms Test of Russian Missile System & Rejects US Criticism
Istanbul, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday confirmed the first test last week of a controversial Russian missile defense system, as he dismissed US criticism.
“It is true about.
Philippines Frees Nearly 82,000 Prisoners Amid Pandemic
ANKARA, Oct 23 (AA/APP): The Philippines released nearly 82,000 prisoners since mid-March to decongest the overcrowded jails in the country amid the COVID19 pandemic, the country’s top judge revealed on Friday.
Chief Justice.
Libya Truce Takes Place With ‘Immediate Effect’: UN
Geneva, Oct 23 (AFP/APP): The national ceasefire signed Friday between Libya’s two rival factions takes place with immediate effect, the UN’s Libya envoy said following the signing ceremony at the United Nations.
Pakistan & Argentina Hold Virtual 4th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Pakistan and Argentina, in their fourth round of bilateral political consultations, have exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral, regional and multilateral matters of mutual interest.
The two.
Nawaz to be Brought Back and be in Prison by January 15: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said PMLN’s absconding leader Nawaz Sharif would hopefully be brought back from London by January 15 as optimum.
IT & IT Enabled Services Export Remittances Surge in July-September
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): The IT & IT enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising of computer services and call center services have surged to $379.251 million at a growth rate of 43.55%.
Five Killed as Passenger Bus Catches Fire in Khuzdar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Five persons including women and children were killed when a passenger bus they were travelling on caught fire and overturned in Khuzdar on Friday.
According to details, Rescue sources.
EU’s Laptop Imports Hit All-Time High
ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (AA/APP): The European Union’s laptop imports reached an all-time high in April due to work or study from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 27-member bloc’s statistical department announced.
Turkey: New Company Launches Soar in September
ANKARA, Oct 23 (AA/APP): A total of 10,603 new companies were established in Turkey in September, up 37.77% on an annual basis, the country’s top trade body said on Friday.
The figure also.
China & Bangladesh for Mutual Support on Core Interests & Major Concerns: FMs
BEIJING, Oct 23 (Xinhua/APP): China and Bangladesh will continue to firmly support each other on issues involving their core interests and major concerns, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and.
Microsoft & Alaska Airlines Team Up for Alternative Jet Fuel
Washington, Oct 22 (AFP/APP): Microsoft and Alaska Airlines announced a partnership Thursday to use sustainable jet fuel to offset emissions from the technology giant’s employee travel. Under the agreement, Microsoft will cover.
US Stocks Open Up Cautiously as Stimulus Odds Worsen
New York, Oct 22 (AFP/APP): Wall Street advanced slowly at the open Thursday as data showed some improvement in the employment situation even as congressional lawmakers showed few signs of agreeing to.
25 Tiger Force Teams Assisting ICT Admin to Curb Profiteering & Hoarding
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): As many as 25 teams of the Prime Minister’s Corona Relief Tiger Force are actively assisting the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration in curbing profiteering and hoarding in.
Afghan Parliamentary Delegation Due in Islamabad on Friday
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): On invitation of the Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser a Seventeen Members Afghan Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Wolsey Jirga (Afghan Parliament) Mir Rahman Rahmani would.
New US Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected to 787,000
Washington, Oct 22 (AFP/APP): New jobless benefit claims in the United States fell to 787,000 last week, the Labor Department said, around 100,000 fewer than the week prior. The drop was significantly.
Chinese Smartphone Maker Vivo to Enter Six European Markets
GUANGZHOU, Oct 22 (Xinhua/APP): Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced to launch its business in Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Britain, extending its fanbase in European markets.
The Guangdong-headquartered company set up.
Government Boosted Kashmir Issue at International Level: Ansari
MULTAN, Oct 22 (APP): Chief Minister’s Advisor on Transport Haji Javed Akhtar Ansari said that the incumbent Government has boosted Kashmir issue at international level through best foreign policies.
Talking to APP here.
India Violating Every Known International Law in Occupied Kashmir: President AJK
SWABI, Oct 22 (APP): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has said that India is the most violent state of the world which has illegally occupied Kashmir since last seven.
Reporters Without Borders Denounces Sealing of Kashmir Times in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): The Paris-based journalists’ body, Reporters without Borders (RSF), has denounced the sealing of the English daily Kashmir Times in Srinagar by the Indian authorities, in Indian illegally occupied.
Saudi Arabia Launches National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
RIYADH, Oct 22 (Xinhua/APP): Saudi Arabia launched a national strategy on Wednesday to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, president of.
Tonga’s Taufa Joins Montpellier as Test Cover
Montpellier, France, Oct 22 (AFP/APP): Tonga prop Toma’akino Taufa has signed a two-month deal as international cover for Montpellier, the French Top 14 club announced on Thursday.
The outfit will be without three.
Tribal Delegation Calls on CM to Discuss Development in Kurram District
PESHAWAR, Oct 22 (APP): A delegation of tribal elders from Kurram district on Thursday met with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan to discuss regional issues and development projects.
The delegation led by.
Life a Nightmare for Innocent Kashmiris in IIOJK: Brig (R) Mahmood Shah
PESHAWAR, Oct 22 (APP): Former Secretary Security erstwhile Fata, Brigadier (R) Mahmood Shah here Thursday said life has become a nightmare for innocent Kashmiris after abolishment of the special status of Indian.