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‘Money Heist’s Alba Flores aka Nairobi breaks the internet with the viral clip

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Money Heist is one of the most popular Netflix shows that has shattered countless records, boasting viewership from across the globe and fans belonging to different parts of the world. While season 4 of the famous Spanish series saw actress Alba Flores, aka Nairobi’s tragic execution and her exit from the chart-topping show, a clip from … Read more ‘Money Heist’s Alba Flores aka Nairobi breaks the internet with the viral clip

BAFTA-winning filmmaker Hassan Akkad becomes ‘Superhero’

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BAFTA-winning filmmaker Hassan Akkad has become a real ‘Superhero’ as he joined an army of cleaners disinfecting COVID wards; The filmmaker has joined the NHS as a hospital cleaner in order to help in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. the NHS hospital cleaner in order to help in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak. … Read more BAFTA-winning filmmaker Hassan Akkad becomes ‘Superhero’

UN Secretary-General Guterres echoes PM Imran by backing virus debt relief for developing countries

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NEW YORK: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday supported Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for a global initiative for debt relief to developing countries, saying such a measure must be an “important part” of the response to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. “The prime minister’s initiative is in the same spirit as … Read more UN Secretary-General Guterres echoes PM Imran by backing virus debt relief for developing countries

Sindh will take Federal Govt, provinces onboard in future decisions on coronavirus: Saeed Ghani

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KARACHI: Saeed Ghani, provincial Minister for Education and Labour, Sindh on Wednesday said that Sindh government would abide by all the decisions taken by the federal government over tackling the coronavirus pandemic, ARY News reported. The minister said that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) laid out by the government with regards to easing the lockdown … Read more Sindh will take Federal Govt, provinces onboard in future decisions on coronavirus: Saeed Ghani

Yesterday’s statement on congregational prayers made in haste: Qadri

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister For Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Wednesday said that the announcement made by the religious clergy of Pakistan was in haste, ARY News reported. The minister said that the announcement made yesterday by some top-notch religious figure-heads of the country with regards to the resumption of prayer congregations in mosques and the … Read more Yesterday’s statement on congregational prayers made in haste: Qadri

Dutch repurpose Eurovision concert hall to host coronavirus patients

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ROTTERDAM: A Dutch concert hall that was set to host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will instead welcome patients suffering from coronavirus from Friday. Where thousands of fans were supposed to cheer on contestants in the long-running competition next month, the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam is now filled with 88 hospital beds to ease the … Read more Dutch repurpose Eurovision concert hall to host coronavirus patients

New iPhone may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains

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Despite a pandemic-induced global economic crisis, Apple is widely believed to be set to release a reduced-priced handset that aims to fill a gap in its lineup, as early as this month. Google could also follow a similar path, after Samsung last week unveiled new devices costs less than $500. Reports suggest that the new … Read more New iPhone may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains

DUHS scientists await clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment

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KARACHI: Researchers at the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) have prepared intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) with plasma obtained from the blood of patients recovered from COVID-19, in an important breakthrough in the global fight against coronavirus. Many countries across the world are holding clinical trials for plasma therapy or transfusion to fight the novel virus. However, … Read more DUHS scientists await clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment

LIVE: All borders to remain closed for two more weeks as nationwide COVID-19 cases near 5,500

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Govt decides to keep all borders closed for two more weeks The Ministry of Interior has announced that the country’s borders will remain closed for an additional two weeks as the center mulled whether to extend a countrywide lockdown while giving relaxations to specific sectors amid a surge in the novel coronavirus cases in the … Read more LIVE: All borders to remain closed for two more weeks as nationwide COVID-19 cases near 5,500

PM Imran makes appeal to overseas Pakistanis to donate to the coronavirus relief fund

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appealed to overseas Pakistanis to donate generously in the ‘PM Relief Fund for COVID-19’ to help the government cope with the ongoing health crisis in the country. In a video message released earlier today, the prime minister noted that the entire world is struggling against the COVID-19 pandemic.  The … Read more PM Imran makes appeal to overseas Pakistanis to donate to the coronavirus relief fund

World-class breakthrough! Pakistani scientists find treatment for Coronavirus

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Pakistani scientists at DOW University make a breakthrough in the treatment of COVID-19. Pakistani scientists have found tentative evidence that seriously ill coronavirus patients can benefit from infusions of blood plasma collected from people who have recovered from the disease. Just when the confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan have reached 5,374 and 93 people have … Read more World-class breakthrough! Pakistani scientists find treatment for Coronavirus

Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft

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Image enhancement techniques have been used to reveal life aboard Nasa’s stricken Apollo 13 spacecraft in unprecedented detail. Fifty years ago, the craft suffered an explosion that jeopardised the lives of the three astronauts aboard. Unsurprisingly, given they were locked in a fight for survival, relatively few onboard images were taken. But imaging specialist Andy … Read more Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft

Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive the economy

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Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus, is beginning to ease strict lockdown measures that have brought its economy to a standstill. People in manufacturing, construction and some services are being allowed to return to work, but must stick to strict safety guidelines. The rest of the population must still remain at … Read more Coronavirus: Spain begins to ease lockdown to revive the economy

Why the next few weeks are critical in India’s coronavirus war

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At the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the next three to four weeks would be “critical” to prevent the spread of coronavirus in India. Ever since its first case was confirmed on 30 January, India has taken a number of measures to try and combat the coronavirus. It has eased testing eligibility and invoked a draconian … Read more Why the next few weeks are critical in India’s coronavirus war

Coronavirus: Why Pakistan’s doctors are so angry

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It was supposed to be just a picture of Pakistan’s president taking precautions during an official meeting. But instead the image of President Dr Arif Alvi wearing the high-end N-95 medical mask – tweeted out on social media – has further inflamed tensions between Pakistan’s government and those on the front line of the fight … Read more Coronavirus: Why Pakistan’s doctors are so angry