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Six Pakistani cricketers test positive for Coronavirus in New Zealand, NZ authorities say they breached isolation protocols
New Zealand Cricket has revealed that few members of the Pakistan party breached the protocols on the first day of managed isolation.
Germany expresses concern after corporate dependency on China increases
While German companies are happy that Chinese sales offset the fewer units sold in European countries amid the pandemic, they are also being cautious.
OIC snubs Pakistan again, no mention of ‘Kashmir’ in Foreign Ministers’ meeting agenda: Read details
Pakistan's foreign office had claimed that during the 2-day session, the Kashmir issue will be discussed too. The OIC's agenda has made no mention of it.
After allowing Israelis to visit without visa, UAE stops issuing visas to citizens of 13 countries including Pakistan and Turkey
The decision of UAE to stop issuing visas to citizens of 13 countries is reported to have been taken due to security decisions.
Algerian-born Muslim cleric Abdul Nacer Benbrika stripped of his citizenship by Australia after convicted of terrorism
Benbrika was convicted of directing a terrorist group, and possessing material associated with planning of a terrorist attack in Australia
China comes to defend Pakistan after PM Modi accused the latter of harbouring terrorists
After PM Modi's remarks against Pakistan, China praised Pakistan for making positive contribution toward counter-terrorism cause
‘Mark of religious oppression, caste superiority’: Newly elected MP in New Zealand, Gaurav Sharma, targeted for taking oath in Sanskrit
A journalist in New Zealand targeted newly elected New Zealand MP Gaurav Sharma for for taking his oath in Sanskrit.
While Imran Khan continues his rants against Emmanuel Macron, Pakistan govt expects debt relief of around $300 million from France
Pakistani PM Imran Khan and Pakistan citizens have been dissing about France after Emmanuel Macron criticised radical Islam
London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands COVID-19 vaccine be given first to black, Asian, and minority groups
Speaking to BBC Radio London, Khan said that the minorities were the most vulnerable to the virus and should get the vaccine first.
‘Was humiliated and targeted’: Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj called out for toxic work environment and workplace harassment
Allegations of mistreatment of 'women-of-colour' at the sets of the 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj' have now surfaced on social media.