ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus has claimed more 63 lives in the past 24 hours, taking the death tally to 9,922. The data released by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) shows more 63 fatalities due to the pandemic, whereas, 1,776 new infections were reported during the last 24 hours. 1,602 patients have recovered from the virus in a day and 2,259 patients …

Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has concluded. The UK has had more than 71,000 deaths from the coronavirus and over 2.3 million cases of COVID-19 infections as of late Monday, according to a Reuters tally. “The …

WASHINGTON: Small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries. The FAA said its long-awaited rules for the drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, will address security concerns by requiring remote identification technology in …

The E-video games industry in Pakistan is expanding and gaining the support of the federal government. Federal Minister for Science and Technology has recently said that the government has made a platform for E-gaming and he urged the youth who are not interested in studies to join the platform and earn foreign exchange for the country. “The video game industry …

Fumbling your smartphone and seeing it crash towards the ground is an expensive slip which often leads to a shattered screen and a pricey repair bill.   Tech firms have, as a result, ploughed millions into developing tougher screen and protective cases but have failed to eradicate the curse of the smashed screen + South Korean researchers now believe they have …

MELBOURNE: Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open for the first time in his career as he continues his recovery from two rounds of knee surgery, organisers said on Monday. The 39-year-old Swiss has been out of action since February but recently resumed training and was on the entry list for year’s opening Grand Slam, which …

KARACHI: Defending champions Central Punjab have all but qualified for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final despite Southern Punjab’s dogged resistance on the penultimate day of their last-round fixture at the SBP Sports Complex here on Monday. Forced to follow on after being bowled out for 187 — having resumed day three at 153-9 — in response to Central Punjab’s imposing score …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the details of its 2020 awards for recognising outstanding players and match officials who produced exceptional performance during the calendar year 2020, and for which the PCB has formed an independent jury comprising cricket personalities. For the purpose of the awards, the PCB has identified 11 categories, including eight player categories, for …

DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli topped two men’s categories and Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept the women’s honours in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) ‘Awards of the Decade’ announced on Monday. Kohli was declared the best male player of the decade, as well as the top ODI player. Prolific Australia batsman Steve Smith bagged the Test award to deny Kohli …

Swing king Tim Southee snared his milestone 300th wicket as New Zealand sensed victory over Pakistan at stumps on day four of the first Test in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday. New Zealand declared their second innings at 180 for five and Pakistan, set an unlikely target of 373, will go into the final day at 71 for three. Azhar Ali …