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Pakistan not to become part of others' conflict: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said Pakistan had suffered a lot by joining the US-led war against terror and from now onward it would only be a partner in peace and not to become a part of any conflict of others

China virus death toll jumps to 17, officials say avoid epicentre city

The death toll from a new SARS-like virus that has infected hundreds in China rose to 17 on Wednesday, as authorities urged people to steer clear of the city at the centre of the outbreak

Dubai launches World Logistics Passport at Davos to boost South-South Trade

China warns virus could mutate and spread, steps up precautions

A new virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and reached the United States could mutate and spread, China warned Wednesday, as authorities urged people to steer clear of the city at the heart of the outbreak

Thousands of Greek islanders protest against migrant camps

Thousands of residents on Greek islands hosting large migrant camps kicked off a day of protests on Wednesday, demanding the immediate removal of asylum seekers

S. Korea, Saudi Arabia seal Tokyo Olympics football spots

South Korea and Saudi Arabia sealed qualification for the 2020 Olympic men's football tournament on Wednesday when they reached the final of the Asian under-23 Championship in Thailand

Olympic football and boxing qualifiers moved from virus epicentre

Boxing and women's football qualifying for the 2020 Olympics will be moved from the Chinese city at the centre of a virus outbreak to another location in the country, the organising bodies said on Wednesday

Chinese embassy rejects US negative rhetoric against CPEC

The embassy of China in Pakistan Wednesday rejected the senior US diplomat Alice Wells' negative rhetoric against China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) terming it pack of lies

2 cellular companies get contract for hi-speed broadband in 'Kurram, Sanghar Lots'

Universal Service Fund (USF) Board Wednesday approved to award contracts to two cellular companies for operating Hi-Speed Broadband in 'Kurram and Sanghar Lots' under Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development (NG-BSD) Programme

OPEC projects global oil demand to 100.98 mb/d during 2020