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Pak's 'khuda hafiz' if Imran govt not sent packing: Shehbaz Sharif
"God forbid, if this government is not sent packing, we might see Pakistan's 'khuda hafiz' — so gear up," Geo News quoted Sharif as saying on Thursday while addressing a party meet in Lahore. The PML-N President said the time has come to end this government "which was formed as a result of rigging", as he claimed that Quaid-e-Azam "must be turning in his grave", the report said.
You treat minorities like Muslims are treated in the West: Pak celebrity
The problem was initially reported by a woman against the bakery's Khayabane Jami branch, on a Facebook group called Voice of Customer PK. However, it later turned out that all branches across Karachi have been practising the same behaviour. Now, another bakery has been called out for the same discriminatory behaviour, the report said. Pakistan actor and VJ Anoushey Ashraf is of the strong opinion that "writing something for someone else's faith doesn't make my faith weak".
Militants in Afghanistan find alternate option
Serious concerns have been expressed by the Central Asian States as well countries in the South and South East Asian region about the possibility of Afghanistan emerging as a hub of Islamic militancy under the Taliban, thus disturbing the security situation in the country and the region.
NASA in 2021: From Mars landing to launch of next-gen space telescope
"At NASA, we turn science fiction into science fact, and we do it daily. From continuing to launch astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from American soil to landing the Perseverance rover on Mars and logging the first flight on another planet, 2021 was a banner year for the world's premier space agency and all of humanity," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement.
University of Oxford study supports use of Vaxzevria as third dose against Omicron
Neutralisation titres for Omicron were boosted following a third dose with Vaxzevria compared to titres after a second dose. The levels seen after the third dose booster were higher than the neutralising antibodies found in individuals who had been previously infected with and recovered naturally from Covid-19 (Alpha, Beta, Delta variants and original strain).
Covid: Boosters will be norm 'every 6 months for many years
He predicted the need to wear a mask could remain "for a long time". "I think booster shots, just like your annual influenza shot (are) something we just need to accept, it's (Covid-19) not going to be with us for many weeks and months, it's going to be with us for many years," Twomey said, adding to remain "fully vaccinated" people will have to get "a periodic inoculation".
Nigeria destroys 1 million doses of expired AstraZeneca Covid vax
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), which coordinates vaccination in the country, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control monitored the exercise at a dumpsite in a suburb of Abuja, the Nigerian capital on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Aussie energy giant unveils plans to fuel Asian markets
In a statement released on Wednesday, Woodside said it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singaporean conglomerate Keppel Corporation and Japan's Osaka Gas to conduct a feasibility study into ultimately establishing a "stable supply chain of sustainable liquid hydrogen (LH2)" from WA to those companies' home markets.
UN General Assembly president tests positive for Covid-19
"I have tested positive for Covid-19 today. I am isolating at home with mild symptoms," Xinhua news agency reported quoting Shahid's tweet.
Over 100 MPs in Pakistan not paying income tax
As many as 161 of 1,170 MPs in Pakistan have not paid tax on their income nor have filed any tax returns. These MPs are in violation of tax laws while collectively owning assets worth Rs 35 billion. Official records show that some are not even registered with the tax authorities. Official documents examined by Geo News have disclosed that more than 103 MPs have collective assets of Rs 8 billion but are not active taxpayers.
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