KARACHI: A solar eclipse is set to occur on June 21, 2020, and would be visible in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and some other major cities across the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has said in a statement. According to the PMD’s Climate Data Processing Centre, “an annular solar eclipse happens …
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June, 2020
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20 June
WHO aims for two billion coronaviurs vaccines by 2021
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said Thursday that a few hundred million COVID-19 vaccine doses could be produced by the end of the year — and be targeted at those most vulnerable to the virus. The UN health agency said it was working on that assumption, with a view to …
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20 June
Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?
Just how free are women in Saudi Arabia today? The Saudi government has said it supports the empowerment of women and young people. While there have been reforms, including lifting the ban on women driving in June 2018, the arrest and detention of women speaking out against the government appear …
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20 June
Go Green, Lifestyle changes for a better world and better life
By: Sabeen Sheikh Abid Green has become quite a popular colour in recent years. Why goes green? Going green has numerous benefits, Green living helps make the planet sustainable and habitable. It seems everywhere you look people are talking about going green. From advertising campaigns to operational strategies, companies worldwide …
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2 June
Moulana Tariq Jameel in critical condition
Renowned religious speaker Maulana Tariq Jameel seriously injured after he slipped on the floor in his home here on Tuesday. Maulana Tariq Jameel received injuries on his face and leg and suffered huge loss of blood. The circle close to him confirmed that Maulana Jameel was seriously injured due to …
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2 June
Trump threatens military mobilization against violent US protests
US President Donald Trump vowed last day to order a military crackdown on once-in-a-generation violent protests gripping the United States, saying he was sending thousands of troops onto the streets of the capital and threatening to deploy soldiers to states unable to regain control. After being criticized for his silence …
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May, 2020
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22 May
PIA passenger plane crashes in Karachi, casualties feared
KARACHI: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, on its way from Lahore to Karachi, crashed in the vicinity of Jinnah International Airport on Friday, according to Civil Aviation Authority sources. PIA sources informed that 98 people were aboard the plane, including 91 passengers and seven flight crew. According to the …
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21 May
U.S. diplomat praises Pakistan’s support for Afghan peace process
In farewell briefing, Alice Wells has praised Islamabad’s support for the Afghan peace process and actions against militant groups, saying Islamabad’s commitment to peace in the region has grown. Praising Pakistan’s support for the Afghan peace process, outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs …
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21 May
Effect of social media on youth
Technology advancements have been a blessing to human beings, and today computers, and mobile devices have become a part of our daily lives. The internet is also a part of the technology that many of us have come to appreciate. Basically, currently, it is the internet that makes the world …
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21 May
Rape is a violent crime but still Rape is the most Underreported crime
Rape, a sexual assault that is growing at a very rapid rate across the world. The sexual assault of women is noteworthy by its huge social and personal cost to the victims, their families, and ultimately society. We are perfectly aware of the reputation of certain countries in terms of …
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