Doha, 16 August 2020
Qatar National Library in collaboration with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) held recently virtual forum participated by experts on vital role of national libraries in the developing world. Title of the forum was 'Cultural Diplomacy : The Role of National Libraries in Developing Nations.
Among ... Read More
Archive: August, 2020
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14 August 2020
By Ashraf Siddiqui
Today, Pakistanis in home country, around the world and in Indian Occupied Kashmir are celebrating 73rd Independence Day of their motherland - Pakistan.
This day, we, the Pakistanis are paying our gratitude and highest respect to all those who sacrificed their lives, their properties, ladies lost their ... Read More
August 13, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Aug2020
Lahore, 07 August 2020 (APP)
Pakistani Prime Minister Iman Khan on Friday launched a Rs 5 trillion Ravi Urban Development Project to revive the lost glory of Lahore, struggling with the problems of pollution, sewerage and water shortage.
Addressing the ceremony here, the prime minister said the modern city project was “vital ... Read More
August 7, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Washington, 07 August 2020 (Anadolu News/APP)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed over the phone with his Pakistani counterpart on Friday the ongoing process to end the Afghan conflict as the country enters a critical phase in peace talks.
In reading out Pompeo's call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, ... Read More
August 7, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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07 August 2020, (AlJazeera News)
19 million people around the world have been diagnosed with Covid-19 and 11.5 million recovered cases. However, 724,000 patients of pandemic world-wide could not survive, 160,000 deaths reported alone in United States of America. 4.8 million confirmed infections across United States of America makes USA top ... Read More
August 7, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Aug2020
Beirut, Lebanon (AlJazeera News)
Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan says more than 50 people have been killed and 2,700 are wounded in a massive explosion at the port in Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
The explosion released a shockwave causing widespread damage to buildings and shattering windows in different parts of the city.
The cause ... Read More
August 4, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Geneva, 04 Aug. 2020 (Anadolu)
By Peter Kenny
A full year after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, UN human rights experts Tuesday called on India and the international community to take urgent action to address the alarming human rights situation in the territory.
"Urgent action is needed," said the ... Read More
August 4, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Kabul, Afghanistan 01 August 2020 (Anadolu News)
Two sides present different versions after at least 15 Afghans killed, 80 hurt at border crossing
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the alleged shelling by Pakistani border forces at a busy border crossing point that left at least 15 Afghan civilians dead. The ministry ... Read More
August 2, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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02 August 2020 (AlJazeera News)
SpaceX has safely delivered two astronauts back to Earth for NASA, following an historic two-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
With the help of four white and orange parachutes, test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico at 18:48 GMT on ... Read More
August 2, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui
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Doha, 02 August 2020
The Qatar government launched 2nd initiative 'Our Eid Is One' in presence of representatives of 17 expatriate communities living in Qatar along with officials of Qatar Charity and Ooredoo Telecommunication. The motive behind the initiative was to ensure welfare of expatriate communities with a message to stay ... Read More
August 2, 2020M Ashraf Siddiqui