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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

Three More Oil Companies Fined over fuel shortage

ISLAMABAD : Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday imposed hefty fines on three more oil marketing companies (OMCs) for creating artificial fuel shortage in the country, ARY NEWS reported. 

China sent Martial Arts Specialist troops to Indian border before clashes

BEIJING : China claimed to sent Martial Arts fighters and Mountain climbers troops shortly before a deadly clash this month, state media reported.

Russia Secretly offered Afghan Militants bounties to kill U.S Soldiers, report denied by Russia and Taliban

Washington : American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing coalition forces in Afghanistan which included targeting American troops, amid the peace talks to end the long-running war there, according to officials briefed on the matter.

Huawei backed by Chinese Military, Trump Administration

The US Defense Department has determined that 20 top Chinese firms, including Huawei, are either owned by or backed by the Chinese military. 

PTI Govt drops sudden Petrol Bomb on the Nation

Islamabad : The government has increased the prices of all petroleum products by up to nearly Rs26, an out of turn decision which caught consumers by surprise.

Saudi Arabia Bans International Pilgrims for Hajj

Saudi Arabia has Banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, this year in a bid to control coronavirus. 

Senate Body Purposes 10pc Salary increase for Govt employs

ISLAMABAD : The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended an increase of 10 percent in salaries of government servants and a steep upward revision in tax rates of cigarettes to raise revenue for the national exchequer. 

Emergency Locust Project to be set up with the assistance of World Bank

ISLAMABAD : Federal government is gearing up to launch a World Bank-funded locust emergency and food security project in the country.

Country to face three major calamities this year , NDMA

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that the country faces three major threats during the upcoming monsoon season.

Paperless Driving Licence System Introduced in Punjab

Lahore : For the first time in Pakistan, Punjab Government has introduced a Paperless Driving licence issuing system for its citizens.

Dexamethason should be kept for serious Corona Virus Cases, WHO

LONDON.  A cheap steroid dexamethasone that can help save the lives of patients with severe COVID-19 should be reserved for serious cases in which it has been shown to provide benefits, says World Health Organization Chief.

Trump Gave Favor to Dictators, sought Xi's help, Bolton

The former national security adviser, John Bolton in his new book, "The Room Where it happened" says that the House in its impeachment inquiry should have investigated President Trump not just for pressuring Ukraine but for a variety of instances when he sought to use trade negotiations and criminal investigations to further his political interests.

An Other wave of Protests in United States as Atlanta Police killed an Other Black Man

ATLANTA : After a white police officer shot and killed an African-American black man outside a fast-food restaurant, Atlanta Police Chief Resigned, announced Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta.

OGRA imposes Rs 40 million fine on Oil companies over shortages of fuel

ISLAMABAD : Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday imposed hefty fines on oil marketing companies (OMCs) for creating artificial fuel shortage in the country, ARY NEWS reported. 

Former Cricketer Shahid Afridi Contracts Corona Virus

Former legendary all-rounder star cricketer Shahid Khan Afridi contracts Corona Virus, in his tweets he said that, “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m COVID-19 positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah,”. 

Libya: Haftar's Forces slow down GNA'S advance on Sirte

Tripoli : Internationally recognized govt forces of Libya which are backed up by Turkey has so far advanced rapidly until LNA lead by Haftar and backed up by UAE has slowed down them conquering Sirte as LNA vowed to fight until death, according to Aljazeera news. 

Anti-Racism Protesters in United States topple the statue of Columbus and throw it in river

Richmond : Anti-racism protesters in Virginia tore down a statue of Christopher Columbus in Byrd park in Richmond, then draped it in a burning flag and dumped it in a lake, images of the incident posted on social media showed.

General Bajwa and Bill Gates discuss Anti-Polio Efforts in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI : According to DG ISPR, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Microsoft Founder and Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates discussed the anti-polio drive in Pakistan during a telephonic conversation, according to media reports.

To probe petrol crisis, Govt forms committee

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday formed an investigation committee to probe the ‘artificial’ petroleum shortage in the country, according to media reports.

Iran Says It will execute informant who led CIA to General Suleimani

Iran says its citizen who provided information to US and Israeli intelligence services on the whereabouts of the slain Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Qassem Soleimani will be executed soon. 

Libiya's GNA says it regained the full control of the Capitol Tripoli

Tripoli : Forces fighting for Libya's internationally recognised government said they regained full control over Tripoli after being besieged for more than a year by militias loyal to an eastern-based renegade commander. 

NAB Enters the residence of PML,N leader Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore : A team of National Accountability Bureau,(NAB) has entered PML,N leader and brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he failed to present himself in NAB court despite summoned. Shahbaz Sharif was summoned in the case of corruption charges leveled against him.  Strict security measures were taken around the residence of Shahbaz Sharif in Model Town.

Trump Threatens to send Army as violent protest continued in 75 cities of United States

Washington : US President threatens to send in the military to quell growing civil unrest in the US over the death of a black man in police custody.

Violent Confrontations Erupt across United States, President Trump took shelter in white house bunker

WASHINGTON : Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.

Renowned Singer and Social Worker Abrar ul Haq tests positive for Covid-19

Lahore : Renowned Singer and Social Worker Abrar ul Haq said in a twitter message that he has tested positive and has isolated himself at home.

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