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1b trees to be planted by season end: minister
Zartaj says flow of industrial waste into rivers or streams completely prohibited in federal capital
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Lilly Covid antibodies cut hospitalisations and deaths
The results of trial also revealed that it was reducing patients' viral load and their time to recover from disease
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Iran urges Biden to lift sanctions affecting medicines as it fights Covid-19
In 2018, Trump reimposed sanctions after pulling Washington out of Iran’s 2015 nuclear pact with world powers
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WHO issues new clinical advice for Covid-19 treatment
Covid-19 patients are advised to use pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen levels at home
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EU locks horns with AstraZeneca on vaccine deliveries amid 'supply shock'
AstraZeneca told the EU on Friday it could not meet agreed supply targets up to the end of March
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Conte quits as Italy's PM in tactical bid to build new majority
Conte lost his majority in the Senate after coalition partner Italia Viva party quit from the Government
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Germany backs EU export restrictions on vaccine after supply cuts
Tension between AstraZeneca and Pfizer to lead to new restrictions
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South Africa to get 1st batch of vaccine from India
The first vaccines to arrive will be provided to healthcare workers
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UK to unveil hotel quarantine plans, public told not to book vacations
Preventive measures are being taken against emergence of any new Covid-19 variant
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UK calls out Sri Lanka over cremation of COVID-19 dead
UK raising human rights concerns with Sri Lankan government including forced cremation of Covid-19 bodies, says envoy
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Dollar at one-week high on safety bid, euro struggles
Dollar value rose to its highest this week and strengthened by 1.6% in past three weeks
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Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC
Any attempts to undermine or derail the IGN process will prove counterproductive, says Akram
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High time: Nepali climbers step out of the shadows for K2 triumph
To reflect their immense pride in making the achievement in their country's name, the team sang the Nepali anthem
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Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East
Sinopharm jabs also feature in the vaccine orders of other US allies in the region, like Egypt and Morocco
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New Zealand's borders may stay shut for most of the year, PM Ardern says
At this stage, continuing travel ties with the world poses a risk to health and economy
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China’s peak Lunar New Year air travel season fizzles as COVID cases rise
Citizens are thinking twice before traveling for the holiday season due to restrictions
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Modi slams protesting farmers for ‘insulting’ Indian flag
Thousands of farmers enter historic Red Fort complex, hoist flags after clashing with police, who fired tear gas
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Tokyo revises contact tracing strategy, narrows to higher-risk cases
Country’s strategy to trace clusters of cases rather than conduct mass tests could face limits as virus cases surge
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NAB Prosecutor General completes term this week
Minister says govt intends to extend Asghar Haider’s term
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Govt agrees to revisit new social media rules
Tells IHC it will review Unlawful Online Content Rules in consultation with PTA, stakeholders
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Pakistan pins big hopes on small dams to help farmers beat drought
Experts warn small dams are not a silver bullet for arid parts
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China's Xi warns Davos World Economic Forum against 'new Cold War'
Says confrontation 'will always end up harming every nation's interests and sacrificing people's welfare'
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Moderna says Covid-19 vaccine appears to be effective against new variants
Company says the two-dose regimen of vaccine was still expected to be protective against the variants detected to date
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World lost equivalent of 255 million jobs in 2020: UN
This has been the most severe crisis for the world of work since the Great Depression of the 1930s, says the ILO chief
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Explainer: The arrest of Asia's 'most-wanted' drug boss
Tse was on global most-wanted list and was of “significant interest” to law enforcement agencies in multiple countries
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Anger and grief as United Kingdom's Covid-19 death toll nears 100,000
The United Kingdom has the world’s fifth worst official death toll - more than its civilian toll in World War Two
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Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout amid shipment delays
UAE has already vaccinated over two million of its approximately 10 million population
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From factory to faraway village: behind India's mammoth vaccination drive
India has mapped out a plan to vaccinate around 300 million people by July-August
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Israel opens embassy in UAE: foreign ministry
The UAE, along with Bahrain, signed a US-brokered deal in September to normalise relations with the Jewish state
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Oil prices edge lower as Covid-19 lockdown concerns overshadow demand prospects
China reports fresh new cases casting a pall over demand prospects in the world’s largest energy consumer
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Equitable Covid-19 vaccine supply tops PM Imran's five-point UN agenda
In UN conference, stresses over suspension of debt repayments for most stressed countries until the end of pandemic
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Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The ships “caught red-handed” transferring oil from one to another says Iranian coast guard
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Indian, Chinese troops in new border brawl: reports
Leaving injuries on both sides six months after a pitched battle which killed at least 20 Indian troops
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Oman bars expats from certain jobs
Expats in the sultanate make up about 40 percent of the country's 4.5 million-strong population
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Afghanistan hails US plan to review deal with Taliban
Kabul believes Taliban insurgents failed to abide by terms of February 2020 peace deal, cease violence
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Spanish woman who 'died' of Covid returned 10 days later
After a mix-up over names, family of Rogelia Blanco were informed that the pensioner died of Covid-19 on January 13
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Trump's coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans
Ten Republicans joined the House of Representatives in voting to impeach Trump on a charge of inciting insurrection
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China sees fall in new Covid-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns
The numbers pale in comparison to many countries, Saturday’s toll included only 80 Covid-19 cases
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UAE cabinet approves establishment of embassy in Tel Aviv
The UAE signed an agreement in September last year to normalise ties with Israel
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New Zealand probes first 'probable' community Covid-19 case in months
The 56-year-old woman, who returned to New Zealand on December 30 tested positive for the virus
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New Amsterdam protest planned after curfew violations prompt arrests
Dutch police say they arrested 25 people and handed out 3,600 fines for violations of a nighttime curfew
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EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel
After both Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca report production glitches
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Two ex-Israeli soldiers sue colleague over Gaza crimes
Former Israeli soldier testifies about crimes committed during 2014 Gaza war
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US health officials: More data needed on UK Covid-19 variant warning
Biden unveils a new strategic plan to curtail the outbreak, signing numerous executive orders to boost measures
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Erdogan launches 'welding' of third MILGEM warship meant for Pakistan Navy
Erdogan says defence collaboration for construction of warships another milestone in Turkey-Pakistan defence ties
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Biden administration to unveil more climate policies, urges China to toughen emissions target
Memo shows Biden will unveil a second round of executive orders as soon as Jan 27
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Johnson says he looks forward to working with Biden on shared goals
Both leaders also discussed the benefits of a potential free trade deal between the two countries says spokesperson
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Tears and fears as India's huge coronavirus vaccine push falters
The government says that this and other glitches are being ironed out
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UK to quarantine visitors from nations with high Covid-19 risk, Daily Mail says
Travelers from Brazil, SAfrica and neighbouring countries, to be met on arrival and escorted to hotels to quarantine
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Eleven trapped miners rescued in China after 14 days underground
Officials say miners in good physical condition and had been getting normal food since Saturday