ISLAMABAD: The number of coronavirus cases continue to decline in Pakistan as the country reported 903 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. According to the latest figures released by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 27 deaths were also reported due to the virus in the last 24 hours. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to …

NEW DELHI: Nearly one in three children around the world have high levels of lead in their bloodstream, according to a new study, as widespread lead pollution puts millions of young people at risk of irreversible mental and physical damage. Some 800 million children had lead levels of 5 micrograms per decilitre or higher in their bloodstream, the study carried …

There is no “zero risk” strategy for countries easing international travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and essential travel for emergencies should remain the priority, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. In a long-awaited update to its guidance on travel, the United Nations global health agency said cross-border trips for emergencies, humanitarian work, the transfer of essential personnel and repatriation …

Karachi: Former captain Shahid Afridi has picked his favorite memories against arch-rivals India on Twitter while interacting with his fans on Wednesday evening. Boom Boom picked three memorable innings against India. A 45-ball 102 in Kanpur in 2005. Maiden Test century (141) in 1999 in Chennai and Asia cup knock in Dhaka in 2014 where he smashed two back to …

Melbourne: Australia batsman Matthew Wade expects India’s pacemen to make use of the short ball when they tour Down Under but says none will be as effective as New Zealand’s Neil Wagner with the bouncer. Wade was left battered and bruised after short-pitched assaults by Wagner when New Zealand toured in the last home summer and paid tribute to the fiery …

Lahore: National men’s cricket team assistant to head coach Shahid Aslam will return tomorrow from England due to the death of his father. Muhammad Aslam passed away in Lahore this morning after suffering from a long illness. The National Squad in Derby and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offered condolences to Shahid Aslam’s father. It must be noted here that Pakistan …

Manchester: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) believes that England’s first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford will not be affected by extra COVID-19 restrictions in Greater Manchester. Manchester government has banned separate households from meeting each other indoors across the area. According to BBC, The ECB states that it will continue to follow government advice but protocols in place …

Derby: Pakistan men’s cricket team is celebrating Eid-ul-Adha today in Derby. The team offered Eid Namaz under the imamate of Sarfaraz Ahmed. The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) posted group and individual pictures on their different social media platforms. It must be noted here that Pakistan is scheduled to play three matches Test series against England from August 5. Later on, green …

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to request the federal government toimport 300,000 tons of wheat for it to control flour prices. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan here.Spokesman for the government Kamran Khan Bangash told reporters that the cabinet discussed the wheat flour issue. He said the food department had …

ISLAMABAD: Revenue collection in July grew by over 15 per cent from last year to Rs300 billion, up Rs57bn or 23.4pc from the target set for the month, data released by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) spokesperson showed on Thursday. The data for revenue collection in the first month of current fiscal year showed a sharp acceleration in economic activity, …