World readies to usher in New Year today

Image

ISLAMABAD: The world readies to usher in the New Year today after a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from COVID-19 and fresh waves of infection have forced to extend lockdown and restrictions in many countries.

The first lights of 2021 will fall on the Pacific nations of Kiribati and Samoa

In Dubai thousands are expected to attend a fireworks and a laser show at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, despite a slew of new cases.

You May Also Like

Image

SC suspended PHC verdict of reserved sets for women

PESHAWAR: The Supreme Court on Monday suspended the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) verdict denying the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)

Image

Hamas agreed to ceasefire proposal but Israel continue to attack Rafah

GAZA: Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators, but Israel said the terms did not meet

Image

Former FBI agent Kamran Faridi released from Florida prison

WASHINGTON: A former high-profile agent of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kamran Faridi has been released from a Florida