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Hope for tourism as countries start reopening after COVID-19 closures
Europe is leading the way toward reopening tourism sites while Egypt is planning to resume tourist activities in July but the international scene is still a far cry from what it was before the COVID-19 outbreak....Jun 24, 2020 866 0 -
Remembering the Wali of Swat
Wali of Swat with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Wali’s palace in Saidu Sharif, 1961 The Wali of Swat was the stuff of legend. Edward Lear wrote a nonsense rhyme about his...Jun 24, 2020 3374 2 -
When will Pakistan’s marginalized have socioeconomic justice?
Editorial Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Pakistan has been in a state of deep troubles. The infectious disease has exacerbated the multiple economic challenges, and businesses, workers and daily wage earners are finding it hard to...Jun 20, 2020 761 0 -
Pakistan to use dexamethasone to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients
Pakistan will use dexamethasone to treat critical novel coronavirus patients after researchers in the United Kingdom announced that the inexpensive and widely available steroid cuts the risk of death. The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed...Jun 19, 2020 1008 1 -
Tariq Aziz – The stuff cultural icons are made of
Those of us who grew up in the golden era of Pakistan Television can vividly recall how important a role Tariq Aziz played in popularizing the channel with his trademark “Neelam Ghar – a quiz and...Jun 17, 2020 1533 0 -
Ladakh clash leaves 20 Indian soldiers dead; Chinese losses unspecified
In a dangerous turn in their weeks-long tensions, Chinese and Indian troops clashed in a face-to-face standoff in Ladakh on their disputed Himalayan border, resulting in deaths of 20 Indian forces and deaths or injuries to...Jun 17, 2020 659 0 -
UN Secretary-General asks India to stop brutal treatment of Kashmiri children
Voicing concern over India’s brutalities against Kashmiri children including torture, illegal detention, and pellet gun shootings, UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate end to such practices. Antonio Guterres issued the call in an annual report...Jun 16, 2020 859 0 -
In reality check, Pakistan reimposes lockdown to contain coronavirus spread
Pakistan‘s government has decided to seal selected areas of various cities from Monday night to help check the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infected people in this part of the world is feared...Jun 15, 2020 837 0 -
Legendary Pakistani actress Sabiha Khanum passes away
Legendary Pakistani actress Sabiha Khan passed away in Virginia on Saturday, her family said. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the demise of our beautiful and beloved Sabiha Raza (Sabiha Khanum)...Jun 14, 2020 2178 0 -
Arundhati Roy warns of genocidal horrors hanging over Indian Muslims
Renowned writer Arundhati Roy has echoed another warning about the perilous state of Indian Muslims, saying India has created a genocidal climate for its Muslim population. In her latest comments, the novelist says India is carrying...Jun 13, 2020 955 0