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Restrictions on freedom of expression undermine Pak's ability to progress: Blinken
During a press briefing on world 'Press Freedom Day' at the US State Department, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US government was aware of the restrictions imposed on media outlets and civil society in Pakistan and highlighted this issue with his Pakistani counterpart.
Pak govt denies extension to central bank governor
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Ismail revealed that SBP Governor Dr Reza Baqir's three-year term will expire May 4. "I have spoken to him and told him of the government's decision," he wrote, acknowledging his efforts during these past three years. "I want to thank Reza for his service to Pakistan. He is an exceptionally qualified man (and) we worked well during our brief time together. I wish him the very best," the finance minister wrote.
New Omicron subvariant takes hold in US as Covid cases tick up
The new strain, called BA.2.12.1, made up 36.5 per cent of new Covid-19 cases in the country in the week ending April 30, according to data released Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Xinhua news agency reported. The data increased from 26.6 per cent a week before, and 16.7 per cent two weeks prior, CDC data showed. The majority of Covid-19 cases in the US - around 61 per cent - are still caused by BA.2., which has become the country's dominant variant since March.
Resumed gang fighting in Haiti's capital kills 26: UN
The UN and partners support the mayor's office of Tabarre and Haiti's Civil Protection Agency in distributing hot meals and dry food, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. "While working on a plan to relocate families housed in spontaneous sites, humanitarians prepared such essential items as hygiene kits, blankets, kitchen kits, and baby kits."
Putin urges West to stop arming Ukraine in conversation with Macron
Putin told Macron about Russia's efforts in the evacuation of civilians from Mariupol, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement by the Kremlin. The Russian president urged Western countries to stop arming Kiev, saying Russia is open to dialogue. Putin noted that Western sanctions against Russia are worsening global food insecurity, in response to Macron's concerns over this issue.
Iran vows to continue diplomatic path until reaching deal in Vienna talks
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website. In addition to developing and proposing political initiatives, Iran has shown that it has the necessary will to reach a "good", "strong" and "lasting" agreement in the Vienna talks, the Iranian top diplomat was quoted as saying.
Modi, Denmark PM hold talks, review progress of Green Strategic Partnership
The two leaders held talks in a one-on-one format, followed by delegation-level talks, an official statement said. Both the Prime Ministers reviewed progress of the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. Discussions also covered cooperation in renewable energy, especially offshore wind energy and green hydrogen, as well as skill development, health, shipping, water, and the Arctic, among others.
Pentagon, US companies involved in Ukraine military biolabs: Russia
"The analysis of the obtained documents allowed us to clearly identify the people involved in the military biological activities in Ukraine, including representatives of the US Department of Defense and American companies with ties to it," he said, RT reported.
Imran's long march may get bloody: Sheikh Rasheed
His statement comes over a day after he claimed that PML-N leaders are planning to kill him and and are trying to attack the long march, Geo News reported. He had said his life is in danger because the Sharif family and other PML-N leaders want to get rid of him, the report said.
India, Germany agree to work together with focus on AI, startups
India's Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh and German Education and Research Minister, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, during their meeting in Berlin, expressed satisfaction on the ongoing science and technology Cooperation between the two countries, which is one of the strategic pillars of the bilateral relationship.
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