Tokyo, 31 July 2021 (AlJazeera News)
Weightlifter Fares Elbakh shattered two Games records in Tokyo as he became Qatar’s first Olympic champion in history.
The 2019 world silver medalist dominated the men’s 96kg on Saturday, setting new marks for the clean and jerk (225kg) and total lift (402kg). “I’m very honoured to ... Read More
Archive: July, 2021
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Islamabad, 29 July 2021 (Daily Dawn)
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan cannot be held "responsible" for the actions of the Taliban in the aftermath of US and its allies' ongoing withdrawal from Afghanistan, adding that his government is not a spokesperson for the militant group.
"What the Taliban are ... Read More
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29 July 2021, Bloomberg
Cash-strapped Pakistan’s bet that liquefied natural gas prices would go down has failed, forcing the South Asian nation to pay more than ever for the power plant fuel or risk blackouts.
Pakistan LNG this week bought four cargoes for September delivery at around $15 per million British thermal ... Read More
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Doha, 30 July 2021
MoPH, State of Qatar has announced through it's web site the following updates regarding the Covid-19 travel and return policy, effective Mid Day of Monday, August 02, 2021.
For those coming from the following six East Asian countries - Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka :
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Doha, 30 July 2021
The Shura Council comprises of 45 members, 30 of whom are directly elected in a secret general ballot, remaining 15 to be appointed by Amir Of State of Qatar.
The Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday issued Law No 6 of ... Read More
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Doha, 30 July 2021
Qatar Airways in it's tweet today has asked the public to disregard any news or information issued by unofficial channels. The Tweet says ' Qatar Airways is aware of a fake info graphic being circulated referring to travel requirements for Qatar.
Qatar Airways urges all travellers, including citizens, ... Read More
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Doha, 30 July 2021
THE Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has decided to continue with the third phase of the gradual lifting of COViD-19 restrictions in August.
The lifting of COViD-19 restrictions was scheduled to be implemented in four phases. The first phase began on May 28, 2021, the second phase on ... Read More
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Doha 30 July 2021 (Misc media reports)
Mike Hendrick, one of the England's finest bowlers during 1974-81 died recently at the age of 72. He was suffering from bowl cancer and was in his last stages.
Hendrick took 87 wickets in 30 Tests between 1974 and 1981, played domestically for Derbyshire between ... Read More
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Doha, 29 July 2021 (QT)
The Chinese embassy in Qatar held a virtual reception on Wednesday to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The first-of-its-kind reception was attended by senior officers of Qatari armed forces, Chinese Defense Attache in Qatar Colonel He Botao and ... Read More
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Doha, 29 July 2021 (QT)
Communication skills are important in both self-character development and career advancement, Dtm Rauf Shahzad has said. The passionate toastmaster who was recently elected Division C Director, District 116 (Qatar), Toastmaster International (TMI), praised Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who founded TMI in 1924 in Santa Ana, California, ... Read More