Pakistan, China sign 10 MoUs for local production of medicine raw material, vaccines
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical companies have signed 10 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese firms, paving the way for the local manufacturing of raw materials for medicines (API/ active pharmaceutical ingredients). The…
French minister says uncertain if hantavirus strain from cruise ship has mutated
French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on Tuesday that it was not certain whether the hantavirus strain involved in the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship may have mutated,…
PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev discuss peace efforts in Mideast: PMO
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday discussed regional developments and peace efforts regarding the Middle East conflict with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. According to a statement issued by the…
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm deep ties, discuss regional peace efforts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanged views…
Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf
DOHA: Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blocked since the start of the Middle East war, as a means to blackmail Gulf states, Qatar’s top…
Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win v Pakistan in Mirpur test
DHAKA: Seamer Nahid Rana claimed 5-40 on an eventful final day to bowl Bangladesh to a 104-run victory in the opening Test against Pakistan in Mirpur on Tuesday. The hosts…
Pakistan, China FMs discuss regional situation, Iran-US engagement efforts
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss recent regional developments and efforts aimed at…
PMDC says medical students must qualify for MDCAT, obtain registration before going abroad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday announced that students intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad must qualify for the Medical and Dental College Admission…
EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels to hold migration talks
BRUSSELS: The European Commission is planning a first meeting with Taliban officials in Brussels on ways to deport some Afghan migrants, despite warnings from human rights groups that such engagement…
Tesla to invest $250 million in battery plant outside Berlin
BERLIN: U.S. electric car maker Tesla will invest almost $250 million in ramping up battery cell production capacity at its factory outside Berlin, in a move set to boost jobs…