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Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan

Pakistan has left death and destruction in a country that is already going through one of its worst economic crises to date. In satellite images showing the before and aftermath of flooding in Pakistan, the landscape looks completely transformed. Operational Land Imagers aboard NASA’s Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 satellites took images of Pakistan on August 4 and August 28. The imaging concentrates on the areas which received some of the heaviest flooding damage, along the Indus River in the provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh, according to NASA’s Earth Observatory. What would normally be relatively dry land bordering the river has now turned into a nearly 100-kilometer-wide lake, according to satellite images. Image shows satellite images of the area along the Indus River in the provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh on August 4 and the aftermath of flooding in the same area on August 28. (Landsat 8 — OLI and Landsat 9 — OLI-2 via NASA)The provinces of Balochistan and Sindh have received five to six times their 30-year average rainfall so far this year, according to NASA. Image shows zoomed-out view of major flooding near the Indus River in Pakistan.

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K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says

The "rubbish is an accumulation of nearly 70 years – since the first mountain ascents," Purja says. (Nimsdai Foundation/Instagram)The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater." The Nimsdai Foundation wrote on Instagram that the "rubbish on K2 at Camp 2 was so bad this year, our Founder @nimsdai nearly threw up from the smell." The mountain in Pakistan is 28,252 feet tall – the second highest in the world only behind Mount Everest. "It’s time for action...

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Pakistan counts nearly 1,000 dead in monsoon flooding

ISLAMABAD (AP) - Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across much of Pakistan have killed nearly 1,000 people and injured and displaced thousands more since mid-June, officials said Saturday.The new death toll came a day after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif asked for international help in battling deadly flood damage in the impoverished Islamic nation.The monsoon season, which began earlier than normal this year, has lashed Pakistan with particularly heavy rains and rescuers have struggled to evacuate thousands of marooned people from flood-hit areas. The crisis forced the government to declare a state of emergency.RELATED: Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: reportIn northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, flooding destroyed the gates of a major water control system at the Swat River, leading to flooding in the districts of Charsadda and Nowshera, said Sania Safi, a top administrator in Charsadda.Children use a raft to make their way in a flooded area after heavy monsoon rains on the outskirts of Sukkur, Sindh province, on August 27, 2022.

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VVS Laxman to be interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022 as Rahul Dravid tests Covid positive

VVS Laxman has been named- as the interim Head Coach for the Rohit Sharma-led team India for Asia Cup 2022, which will be hosted in Dubai, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The news came after the news surfaced on Tuesday that India head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not accompany the team.

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California author shares moving account of reunion with teacher credited for changing his life

Author Jamil Jan Kochai with his 2nd grade teacher in Davis, Calif. on August 13, 2022.

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Covid-19: China reopens doors for foreign students after two years

outbreak of Covid-19. Foreign nationals holding a valid Chinese residence permit for study or an APEC business travel card will be allowed to enter China starting Wednesday, the nation’s US embassy said in a statement posted on WeChat late Tuesday. Similar statements were made by China’s embassies in Japan and India. While the country has been allowing some students to enter on an ad-hoc basis for some time, the move shows Beijing is attempting to normalize aspects of the economy -- while holding fast to its Covid Zero approach.

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Albuquerque police make arrest in killings of 4 Muslim men

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Police announced Tuesday that they have detained a "primary suspect" in the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose deaths sparked fear in Muslim communities nationwide.Police Chief Harold Medina made the announcement on Twitter, saying that authorities had tracked down a vehicle believed to be involved in one of the slayings in New Mexico’s largest city."The driver was detained, and he is our primary suspect for the murders," the tweet said.RELATED: Muslim man killed in Albuquerque may be linked to other Muslim shooting deaths: policeNo other information was immediately available. Police planned to provide an update later Tuesday.Albuquerque police say they have detained the "primary suspect" in the killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico’s largest city.Naeem Hussain was killed Friday night, and the three other men died in ambush shootings.Hussain, 25, was from Pakistan.

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Despite being COVID-19 positive, this Australian all-rounder was allowed to play in final against India

Also Read: India's Eldhose Paul, Abdulla Aboobacker win gold, silver in triple jump Australia defeated India by nine runs in the Commonwealth Games women's cricket gold medal game on Sunday at Edgbaston. India, which was expertly led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, pushed top-ranked Australia to the limit before taking seven wickets in the final five overs to secure victory.

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Albuquerque police in search of vehicle suspected in killings of 4 Muslim men

Authorities investigating whether the killings of four Muslim men are connected said Sunday that they need help finding a vehicle believed to be connected to the deaths in New Mexico’s largest the city.

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Muslim man killed in Albuquerque may be linked to other Muslim shooting deaths: police

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina speaks at a press conference ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Police say the killing of a Muslim man on Friday night in Albuquerque may be linked to the ambush shooting deaths of three Muslim men over the past nine months in New Mexico’s biggest city.Police said Saturday that the victim in the latest killing was a Muslim from South Asia who is believed to be in his mid-20s. The man, whose identity hasn’t yet been confirmed by investigators, was found dead after police received a call of a shooting.Earlier this week, police confirmed that local detectives and federal law enforcement officers were looking for possible ties among the separate crimes.

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‘If Narendra Modi didn’t invent the COVID vaccine’, Bihar minister thanks Modi’s vaccine for being alive

You are all alive because of PM Modi, the Bihar minister asserts in a viral video. Ram Surat Rai, a BJP minister from Bihar, has drawn attention for his gushing praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. A fictitious film that purports to show the minister of tax and land reform addressing a small group of people under a thatched roof has gone viral on social media.

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Pakistan boosts monitoring of Indian passengers amid rising Covid cases: Report

Covid tally rose to 4,39,05,621 after the country reported 16,866 new coronavirus infections in a day.The daily positivity rate crossed 7 per cent again after a gap of 168 days. A total of 41 new fatalities have been reported, the data updated on Monday stated.

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Nearly 3 MILLION people not vaccinated against Covid amid warning 'pandemic is not over'

More than three million people in the UK are yet to be vaccinated against Covid-19, it has been revealed. It comes as a government committee calls for increased efforts to get those in vulnerable groups fully vaccinated as infection rates continue to rise again.

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India trails EMs on booster jabs even as covid cases rise

Even neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh have fared better at a time the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic ‘is far from over’, with a fresh spike in new covid cases seen in 110 countries India lags far behind its developing-country rivals in the covid-19 booster vaccination race, even as cases have seen a steady uptick in the past fortnight. The poor show comes even as the country started its ‘precaution’ dose inoculation drive around the same time as some of the other countries, shows a Mint analysis. For every 1,000 people, India has managed to administer just 32 boosters, i.e.

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Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 920 people, authorities say

KABUL, Afghanistan - A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 920 people and injuring 600 others in the deadliest temblor in two decades, authorities said. Officials warned that the already grim toll would likely rise.Information remained scarce on the magnitude 6.1 temblor near the Pakistani border, but quakes of that strength would be expected to cause severe damage in the remote area, where homes and other buildings are poorly constructed and landslides are common.Rescue efforts are likely to be complicated since many international aid agencies left Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country last year and the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S.

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‘Unacceptable’ for Canadian official to have attended Russia Day celebration: Joly

It was “unacceptable” for a Canadian official to have attended Russia Day celebrations at the country’s embassy in Canada, foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly said on Sunday.

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Parents sue son for not giving them a grandchild, claim ‘mental harassment’

India is suing their only son and his wife for not producing a grandchild after six years of marriage.Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad, 61 and 57, of the Indian state of Uttarakhand filed the lawsuit on May 7 on the grounds of “mental harassment,” the Times of India reported.The couple is demanding US$650,000 in compensation, should a grandchild not be born in the next year.The Prasads claim they spent their savings raising their son, also paying for his education to become a pilot, as well as for his lavish wedding in 2016. Record-breaking heatwaves hit India, Pakistan bringing extreme April weather According to the BBC, the son and his wife have yet to respond publicly to the lawsuit.Haridwar, Uttarakhand | Parents move court against son&daughter-in-law, demand grandchildren/Rs 5 cr compensation.

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‘CAA will be implemented the moment Covid ends’: Amit Shah in Bengal's Siliguri

#WATCH TMC is spreading rumours about CAA that it won't be implemented on ground, but I would like to say that we'll implement CAA on ground the moment Covid wave ends...Mamata Didi wants infiltration...CAA was, is & will be a reality:Union Home minister Amit Shah in Siliguri, WB pic.twitter.com/E1rYvN9bHM

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Priyantha Kumara lynching: Pakistan awards death sentence to 6, hands life imprisonment to 7

An anti-terrorism court on Monday (18) awarded death sentences to six and handed life imprisonment to seven as it announced its verdict in Sri Lankan citizen Priyantha Kumara’s lynching case, reported Pakistan Media.Kumara was lynched by a mob comprising hundreds of protesters, including the employees of the factory in Sialkot he was the manager of, on December 3rd 2021.The mob had tortured him to death and later burnt his body.A first information report was registered against 900 workers of Rajco Industries on the application of Uggoki Station House Officer Armaghan Maqt under sections 302, 297, 201, 427, 431, 157, 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code and 7 and 11WW of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Scores of suspects were arrested in the following days.The incident had seen widespread outrage and condemnation across Pakistan with politicians, scholars and civil society members calling for swift punishment to be meted out to the perpetrators.“The prosecution team presented a total of 43 witnesses in order to prove the crime against suspects,” Punjab Prosecution Department Secretary Nadeem Sarwar said in the press conference today, adding that forensic, audio and video evidence was also used to prove the crime.“In less than a month, the prosecution completed the testimonies of witnesses.

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The world after covid is in need of food not weapons

The shocking image came in from Tallinn. Dozens of women had gathered outside the Russian embassy in the capital of Estonia to protest the sexual violence and rape inflicted on Ukrainian women. Covering their faces with black masks, the women were clad just in shirts. This is a poignant reflection of the brutal times that we are living in. The dark shadow of war is stretching further. This is why speculation is rife in Finland once again. Citizens are being asked to acquaint themselves with techniques of modern warfare. Apart from this, the government has issued orders to put together rations, petroleum products and essential medicines for a period of three to 10 months.

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Pakistan’s PM Khan ousted from leadership in historic vote

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted from leadership in a historic no confidence vote. Critics blame Khan for mismanaging the country and failing to revive a country hit hard by the pandemic.

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Imran Khan becomes Pakistan first prime minister to be voted out of power

ISLAMABAD: In a historic first for Pakistan, Imran Khan has been ousted as the prime minister of Pakistan from office through a no-confidence motion after the National Assembly debated on the matter for more than 12 hours and the political situation in the country took a critical turn.The session was chaired by Ayaz Sadiq — a member of the panel of chairs — after speaker Asad Qasier resigned from his post.“174 members have recorded their votes in favour of the resolution, consequently the resolution for the vote on no-confidence against Mr Imran Khan, the prime minister of Pakistan, has been passed by a majority,” Ayaz Sadiq announced after the process of voting was completed. Once the voting was concluded and the result was announced, Opposition leaders delivered their victory speeches. The session has been adjourned till 11am on Monday, April 11.Despite the PTI government’s hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan, the historic session of the National Assembly to decide his fate began on Saturday at 10:30am in line with the Supreme Court’s decision. The much-awaited session, however, witnessed at least four breaks with the government seeking some way out of the situation, but in the end, the Opposition was able to get their way.There were many deliberations that the Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa might be replaced, but Imran Khan refuted the reports, and nothing of the sort took place.Imran Khan was elected on August 18, 2018, and his term ended on April 10, 2022.

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Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote

Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan arrives at the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the Beijing National Stadium on February 04, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan’s political opposition ousted the country’s embattled prime minister in a no confidence vote on Saturday, which they won after several of Imran Khan’s allies and a key coalition party deserted him.The combined opposition that spans the political spectrum from the left to the radically religious will form the new government, with the head of one of the largest parties, the Pakistani Muslim League, taking over as prime minister.Anticipating his loss, Khan, who charged his opposition colluded with the United States to unseat him, has called on his supporters to stage rallies nationwide on Sunday.

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Army Chief briefs Defence Advisers/ Attaches on Status Quo

COLOMBO (News 1st); “The armed forces of Sri Lanka would always comply with the Constitution and the Army is no exception,” Sri Lanka’s Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Defence Advisers/Attaches of Sri Lanka-based High Commissions and embassies on Monday (4).“The Army as a professional outfit is always prepared to provide security and protection to the State as necessary,” said General Shavendra Silva.The meeting was meant to keep the foreign Defence Advisers /Attaches informed of the current situation.Captain Ian Keith Cain, Defence Adviser (Australia), Commander, M Shafil Bari, Defence Adviser, Bangladesh, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, Military, Naval and Air Attaché (China), Lieutenant Colonel Chang Qianjin, Assistant Military Naval and Air Attache, (China), Captain Vikas Sood, Defence Adviser (India), Lieutenant Colonel Punnet Sushill, Assistant Defence Adviser, (India), Colonel Homayou Ali Yari, Military Attaché, (Iran), Captain Gaku Fukaura, Defence / Security Attaché, (Japan), Colonel Ismail Naseer, Defence Adviser, (Maldives), Colonel Muhammad Safdar Khan, Defence Adviser, (Pakistan), Colonel Aleksey A Bondarev, Military, Naval & Air Attaché, (Russia), Colonel P.J Clayton, Defence Adviser, (United Kingdom) and Lieutenant Commander Richard Lister, Naval Attaché (United States of America) were present at this meeting.

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Major setback to Imran: Major ally decides to part ways

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost the majority in the National Assembly as MQM-P has decided to join hands with the combined Opposition to support their no-confidence motion against the PM.Following the late-night development, the PTI-led government lost the majority in the lower house.The National Assembly is expected to vote on April 3rd after the no-confidence motion is tabled against PM Khan.With 177 members, the Opposition now has more numbers in the National Assembly and they do not need the support of disgruntled PTI MNAs.

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Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days

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Global COVID-19 deaths may be 3 times higher than recorded

Today in The Lancet researchers say excess deaths data indicate that the global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic may be more than three times higher than officially record.

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Ukraine crisis: Why India abstained on UN vote against Russia

Kyiv curfew extended as Russian troops pound on Ukrainian capital “We have not supported what Russia has done. We have abstained.

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Sri Lanka’s Navy Chief lauds Pakistan Navy’s efforts for regional maritime security

COLOMBO (News 1st); Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters on 22nd February 2022.At the invitation of his Pakistan Navy counterpart, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne left for Pakistan on 21st February on a formal visit and he is accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Chandima Ulugetenne in this official visit.Beginning his itinerary, the Commander of the Navy visited the Pakistan Navy Headquarters where he was warmly received by the Pakistan Navy Chief in accordance with naval traditions.The ensuing discussion between them focused on several matters of regional security and bilateral importance.The Pakistani Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy initiatives for ensuring maritime security and peace in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols.The visiting Admiral appreciated and acknowledged the Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy was also briefed on Pakistan Navy operational capabilities.It is expected that the ongoing visit of the Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy will further enhance bilateral collaboration between the two countries.The cordial discussion came to an end with an exchange of mementos, marking the significance of this occasion.

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Security, defense cooperation key component of Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (News 1st) – Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, called on Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (22).The prime minister stated that Pakistan attaches immense importance to its relations with Sri Lanka as a reliable friend and partner.Fondly recalling his visit to Sri Lanka in February 2021, the prime minister reaffirmed the strong fraternal bonds between the two countries and Pakistan’s desire to comprehensively upgrade bilateral relations in all fields.Imran Khan added that security and defense cooperation had been a key component of Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations and a factor of peace and stability in the region.He said that he looked forward to the visit of Sri Lankan leadership to Pakistan.Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne underlined the close cooperative ties between the two countries and expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support at international and regional fora.

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Teen in mall fight faults cops for handcuffing Black youth

BRIDGWATER, N.J. - A New Jersey teen involved in a mall fight says police were wrong to treat him differently than the other youth involved in the altercation, who is Black.Video posted online last week shows an officer tackling and handcuffing the Black 14-year-old at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. A second officer pushes the 15-year-old onto a couch but doesn't restrain him.The incident has prompted an internal affairs investigation and calls for disciplining the officers.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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US$ 2.4Bn in benefits as result of discussions with other countries: Foreign Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is negotiating a US$ 200 million credit line from Pakistan, Foreign Minister Prof. G.L.

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Worry over 'endemic' Covid levels in ethnic minorities with lower booster uptake

Ethnic minorities with lower uptake of the booster are not seeing the same fall in Covid cases as the wider population in Manchester, public health bosses say.

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US donates 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX

The White House today confirmed the United States has donated 400 million COVID-19 vaccine doses — towards a goal of 1.1 billion — to low-income countries via COVAX, the global vaccine sharing program.

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Bandula meets Pakistan’s Qureshi on boosting bilateral, economic ties

PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday (24) underlined the need for capitalizing on immense goodwill that exists between Pakistan and Sri Lanka by expanding cooperation across diverse areas, including trade and investment, tourism, culture, education, defense, and agriculture.In a meeting with Sri Lankan Minister of Trade Dr Bandula Gunawardhana and State Minister for Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya, Qureshi highlighted the importance of strengthening existing fraternal relations between the two countries through high-level exchanges.Recalling Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka in February last year, the foreign minister stressed that efforts must be made to enhance bilateral trade relations through optimal utilisation of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA).This he added, can be done by expanding interaction between the business communities on both sides, getting into joint ventures and making investments in high potential sectors.Qureshi said that deepening economic cooperation through proactive economic diplomacy was among government’s top priorities in the context of its policy focus on geo-economics.During the meeting, both sides agreed to continue close collaboration in multilateral fora and to strengthen regional cooperation.Reciprocating the foreign minister’s sentiments, Dr Gunawardhana thanked the Government of Pakistan for its warm hospitality and its goodwill towards Sri Lanka at all levels.He also appreciated Pakistan’s consistent friendship and support for Sri Lanka, noting that the visit was aimed at further advancing mutually-beneficial economic and trade relations.He added that Sri Lanka was keen on expanding ties in various sectors,

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Imran Khan & Bandula discuss Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized that all efforts must be made to increase bilateral trade relations through making optimal use of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.He was talking to Minister of Trade of Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana and State Minister for Regional Cooperation, Tharaka Balasuriya, who paid a courtesy call on him in Islamabad on Tuesday (25).Fondly recalling his visit to Sri Lanka last year, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the strong fraternal relations that exist between the two countries.Stressing on the importance of regular high-level exchanges in strengthening bilateral cooperation the Prime Minister appreciated the initiative of Dr.

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Expatriate Pakistanis in Canada & US lend support to Priyantha Kumara’s family

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo organized a Condolence Reference in memory of Late Diyawadanage Don Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara on Thursday (20).Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan had announced that the business community of Sialkot promised to collect USD 100,000 for the family of the deceased.The assistance from Sialkot business and trade community has already been delivered to the account of Nilushi Dissanayaka, widow of Mr. Priyantha Kumara.She has also received the first salary cheque in her bank account which has been promised for 10 years by Rajco Industries where late Mr.

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Generic drug makers sign on to make Merck COVID-19 antiviral

Following an initial licensing deal in October between the United Nations–based Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and Merck to allow pharmaceutical companies in other countries to make molnupiravir, an oral antiviral for treating COVID-19, the MPP today announced agreements with 27 generic makers.

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‘Omicron far worse than..’, top US health expert cautions amid record COVID infections

Omicron is FAR worse than the original strain of SARS-CoV2

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Sri Lanka U19s cruise through to Asia Cup Final

COLOMBO (News 1st); It will be a Sri Lanka – India clash in the Under 19 Asia Cup Finals as Sri Lanka cruised through beating Pakistan in their Semi-Final on Thursday (30).The Lion cubs secured a 22 run victory against Pakistan in a nail-biting encounter in Dubai.After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sri Lanka Under-19s were all out for a paltry 147 runs in 44.5 overs.In reply chasing an easy target of 148, Pakistan batters were shell-shocked as they were bowled out for 125 runs in 49.3 overs.Off Spinner, Trevin Mathew gave Sri Lanka the glimpse of a resurrection right from the start bagging 4 wickets as he destroyed the Pakistani top order. It was a show of spinners as Skipper Dunith Wellalage bagged 3 wickets as well.Sri Lanka : 147 all out (44.5 overs) Yasiru Rodrigo 31*, Matheesha Pathirana 31 | Syed Zameer 4/32, A Khan 2/26, A Ali 2/27.Pakistan : 125 all out (49.3 overs) A Khan 36 | Trevin Mathew 4/14, Dunith Wellalage 3/31 v SL U19s 147.Sri Lanka won by 22 runs!Meanwhile, in the 2nd semi-final at Sharjah, India tasted sweet revenge as they got the better of reigning World Under 19 champions Bangladesh whom they met during the previous World Cup Final.India completely outclassed Bangladesh defeating the neighbours by a mammoth 103 runs.India scored 243 for the loss of 8 wickets, while the opponents were bowled out for a meagre 140 runs.Sri Lanka will play India in the final of the Under 19 Asia Cup Final on Friday (31).Previously the group match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was called off after one of the umpires tested positive for Covid-19 in Sharjah.

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LTTE intel operative had close ties with Angoda Lokka- report

COLOMBO (News 1st); Investigations by the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch CID (CB-CID) have revealed that former intelligence operative of the Liberation Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) Satkunam alias Sabesan (47), who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Chennai in October 2021 for alleged involvement in the smuggling of drugs and arms from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, had close links with Sri Lankan don Angoda Lokka and his aides, The Hindu reports.The CB-CID, which is investigating the death and illegal stay of Lokka in disguise in Coimbatore, recently arrested Sabesan and two other suspects, one from Chennai and a Lankan.The CB-CID team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police P. Sivakumar interrogated the trio and found they were closely associated with Lokka and his confidante Chanuka Thananayake alias ‘Ladiya’.According to investigators, Sabesan and Chinnasuresh had left Sri Lanka following crimes there and to escape from a rival gang, while Angoda Lokka and Ladiya had also shifted base to India for the same reason.

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Sialkot lynching: Pakistan Senate passes resolution condemning mob attack

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Pakistani Senate on Friday (24) unanimously passed a resolution condemning the shameful act of mob attack on Sri Lankan citizen Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Radio Pakistan reports.The resolution was moved by the Leader of the House in the Senate Shahzad Waseem, and the resolution also reiterated that extremism is condemnable in all its forms and manifestations.It further stated that the unfortunate incident of gruesome brutality reflects the mind of extremist elements that exists in the society, which has not only tarnished the peaceful image of Pakistan but also Islam.The resolution also underlines this brutality is sheer violation of the spirit, principles, teachings and injunctions of Islam, the practices of Holy

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Sialkot factory hires another Sri Lankan for Priyantha Kumara’s position

COLOMBO (News 1st); Rajco Industries in Sialkot, Pakistan have recruited another Sri Lankan to the post held by the Late Priyantha Kumara, who was lynched by a mob in early December 2021.This was disclosed when Maulana Tariq Jamil, a popular Pakistani scholar, and religious writer accompanied by Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for interfaith harmony paid a visit to the Sri Lankan High Commission in Pakistan and expressed their condolences on the incident that took place in Sialkot.Maulana Tariq Jamil affirmed that justice would prevail and the culprits to be punished.On Thursday (23), Pakistan High Commissioner-designate to Sri Lanka, Major General (R) Umar Farooq paid a courtesy call on the High Commissioner,

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Kim Kardashian helps fly Afghan women's youth soccer players to UK

LONDON (AP) - Members of Afghanistan’s women’s youth development soccer team arrived in Britain early Thursday after being flown from Pakistan with the help of a New York rabbi, a U.K. soccer club and Kim Kardashian West.A plane chartered by the reality star and carrying more than 30 teenage players and their families, about 130 people in all, landed at Stansted Airport near London.

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Covid vaccination, RT-PCR report: Check Kartarpur corridor's latest guidelines

Kartarpur corridor, the visa-free 4.7-kilometre long corridor, joins the Indian border to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.

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Malala Yousafzai, activist and Nobel Prize winner, announces marriage

UNSPECIFIED - MAY 16: In this screengrab, Malala Yousafzai speaks during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 on May 16, 2020. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for EIF & XQ) LONDON - Nobel Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai announced her marriage on Twitter on Tuesday.The 24-year-old Pakistani human rights campaigner who was shot by the Taliban for daring to want an education posted images on Twitter of her celebration on Tuesday with Asser Malik and her family."Today marks a precious day in my life,'' Malala wrote.

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Fearful of Taliban, targeted by ISIS, persecuted Hazaras flee Afghanistan

Taliban when they came to his house in Kabul, asking for his daughters.He tried to bluff them, claiming he had no children. But the Taliban saw all the shoes by the door.

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