World
Economic sanctions on Afghanistan must end, says Chinese FM Wang Yi
Wang Yi said that Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves are national assets that should belong to country's people and be used by its own people, and not be used as a bargaining chip to exert political pressure on country.
Beijing: China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the various unilateral sanctions and restrictions on Afghanistan should be lifted as soon as possible.
On Wednesday, at a virtual G20 foreign ministers meeting on Afghanistan, the Chinese foreign ministry said, “Economic sanctions on Afghanistan must end”.
The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union and works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
Wang Yi said that Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves are national assets that should belong to country's people and be used by its own people, and not be used as a bargaining chip to exert political pressure on country.
The Chinese diplomat further added, “Afghanistan’s peaceful reconstruction and medium- and long-term development cannot do without financial support from the international community”.
“International financial institutions should also provide financing support for Afghanistan’s poverty reduction, sustainable development, people’s livelihood, and infrastructure projects,” he stated.
Wang Yi also called on the Group of 20 (G20) to speed up their efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
He further said that Taliban has announced the establishment of an interim government—meaning their domestic and foreign policies were still being adjusted and have not yet been fully finalised.
Earlier this month, China announced that it had decided to provide 200 million yuan ($30.96 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines and other medicines to Afghanistan, including an initial 3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Pakistan
As fourth wave continues, Pakistan reports over 1000 cases, 27 deaths
According to National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), around 1,086 cases of coronavirus were reported while 27 people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 28,228.
Islamabad: Pakistan is presently experiencing the fourth wave of coronavirus which is said to be deadlier and more contagious than the previous three COVID waves.
According to National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), around 1,086 cases of coronavirus were reported while 27 people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 28,228.
The total number of cases has reached 1,262,771.
As many as 1,194,590 patients have recovered from the disease with 2,132 critical cases.
Punjab
The number of patients swelled to 437,316 in the province with 12,821 causalities.
Sindh
The number of infections has surged to 464,746 in the province, while the death toll has reached 7,520.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The confirmed cases have surged to 176,501 in the province with 5,673 casualties.
Balochistan
There are 33,108 confirmed cases while 352 patients have died from the infection so far.
AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
There are 34,380 coronavirus cases in the AJK while the death toll has reached 740. On the other hand, there are 10,363 cases in GB with 186 coronavirus deaths.
Islamabad
There are 106,357 cases in the capital city while 936 people have lost their lives.
Pakistan
Pakistan reports lowest daily COVID death toll in almost three months
According to National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), around 767 cases of coronavirus were reported while 19 people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll to 28,106.
Islamabad: Pakistan has reported its lowest daily coronavirus death toll in almost three months, with 19 people losing their lives to the virus in the last 24 hours.
Amid a steady decline in Covid-19 infections, Pakistan's coronavirus positivity ratio further fell to 1.88% with 767 new cases.
Pakistan is presently experiencing the fourth wave of coronavirus which is said to be deadlier and more contagious than the previous three COVID waves.
The total number of cases has reached 1,257,955.
As many as 1,187,308 patients have recovered from the disease with 2,540 critical cases.
Punjab
The number of patients swelled to 435,882 in the province with 12,780 causalities.
Sindh
The number of infections has surged to 462,466 in the province, while the death toll has reached 7,484.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The confirmed cases have surged to 175,735 in the province with 5,636 casualties.
Balochistan
There are 33,072 confirmed cases while 350 patients have died from the infection so far.
AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan
There are 34,339 coronavirus cases in the AJK while the death toll has reached 739. On the other hand, there are 10,348 cases in GB with 186 coronavirus deaths.
Islamabad
There are 106,113 cases in the capital city while 931 people have lost their lives.
Entertainment
Marvel’s Eternals soundtrack to feature ‘Friends’ by BTS
The full soundtrack from the upcoming Marvel film Eternals was recently unveiled.
Seoul: Friends, a song produced by BTS’ Jimin and V is reportedly being featured in the latest installment of Marvel Film "The Eternals" directed by Chloe Zhao. The song was produced by band member Jimin.
The full soundtrack from the upcoming Marvel film Eternals was recently unveiled. Apparently, the information came from a document that Disney released.
The news got confirmed when Marvel News shared a list of songs included in the soundtrack for Eternals.
A Chloe Zhao misturou Lizzo, Pink Floyd e BTS!!!
— Marvel News (@BRMarvelNews) October 16, 2021
Confira a lista de músicas presentes em #Eternals: pic.twitter.com/z2gI9xZZtQ
Beside Friends, the included songs are Celine Sharma’s Nach Mera Hero, Juice by Lizzo, and Time by Pink Floyd.
Fans became excited and took it to Twitter as 'PRODUCER JIMIN,' and 'VMIN' started to take over internet trends in multiple countries.
Written by Matthew and Ryan Firpo, Eternals has a huge ensemble cast— featuring Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani and others.
The upcoming film is confirmed to be set partially in the past and in the future.
The Marvel franchise is set to hit cinemas on November 5, 2021.
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