Web archive - May 29, 2021

Punjab

Sufism, S&T research centers to be set up across Punjab

Under the initiatives of the first lady, the centre would also introduce Bachelor, MPhil and PhD programs

Pakistan

Fawad again urges opposition to discuss electoral reforms

Shehbaz Sharif should first focus on uniting the PML-N instead of uniting the opposition, Minister Fawad adds

Technology

Amazon pressed for racial equity review after strong vote tally

An Amazon representative said the company has initiated numerous programs to assess and address racial justice

World

India posts lowest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in 45-days

The South Asian nation’s tally of infections now stands at 27.7 million

World

Blinken says U.S. and India united in tackling Covid-19

Antony Blinken said on Friday Washington is determined to help India with its coronavirus crisis

World

Coronavirus storm engulfs Everest

Nepal suffered a devastating blow to its tourism industry last year when the pandemic forced a complete shutdown

Technology

Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year

Global shipments of PCs, the industry's collective term for laptops and desktops, grew 55.2% during the first quarter

World

Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada

The report documents horrific physical abuse, rape, malnutrition and other atrocities suffered by many of children

Pakistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir

At least 11 killed, 16 injured after passenger bus plunges into gorge in AJK

Three children are also among the deceased and five passengers are reported to be in critical condition

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Police allowed to conduct raids in tribal areas

police is prohibited from entering the houses in their pursuit of criminals or proclaimed offenders