Nawaz Sharif and sons can come to Pakistan for Begum Shamim's funeral: Shibli
Nov 24, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan's Information Minister Shibli Faraz said on Tuesday that there were no restriction on former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his sons and former finance minister Ishaq Dar to come to Pakistan to attend the funeral of the PML-N supremo's mother.
Afghanistan: UN’s Grandi and Bachelet put plea for lasting ceasefire top of their wishlist
Nov 24, 2020, at 03:55 pm
New York: Two top UN officials called for an end to the long-running conflict in Afghanistan on Monday, telling a major conference in Geneva that normality could only return to the country if there was a sustained ceasefire.
Pakistan govt's development of proposed island megacity off Karachi leaves locals, wetland in danger
Nov 24, 2020, at 01:04 am
Karachi: Fishermen in a certain part of Pakistan fear that the Imran Khan government's decision to take away the twin islands of Bundal and Buddo will force them to end their way of life.
Bhutan rejects Beijing's claim of setting up village inside Bhutanese territory
Nov 24, 2020, at 12:33 am
Thimphu: Bhutan has rejected Chinese state media report which claimed that Beijing has set up a village inside Bhutanese territory, media reports said.
End Uyghur forced labour: IndustriALL Global Union
Nov 24, 2020, at 12:28 am
Geneva: The Chinese government continues to hold members of the Uyghur minority group in forced labour camps. Goods produced by these enslaved workers – particularly cotton – are entering global supply chains.
Pakistan decides to shut down educational institutions amid rising COVID-19 cases
Nov 23, 2020, at 08:54 pm
Islamand: Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Monday said all educational institutes in the country will shut down from Nov 26 amid growing COVID-19 cases.
Bangladesh: 30 youth-led organizations in Bangladesh receive Joy Bangla Youth Award
Nov 23, 2020, at 04:18 am
Dhaka: 30 youth-led organizations, which had played a crucial role in turning around the lives and brought about positive changes in Bangladesh, have been awarded the Joy Bangla Youth Award.
Pakistan: Minor girl 'burnt' to death in Peshawar
Nov 23, 2020, at 04:00 am
Peshawar: A minor girl was allegedly "burnt" to death in Pakistan's Peshawar city, highlighting the lawlessness in the country, media reports said on Friday.
Nov 23, 2020, at 03:55 am
Islamabad: A large number of people attended the funeral prayer of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi.
Pakistan: Ahmadi doctor shot dead in Nankana Sahib
Nov 23, 2020, at 03:42 am
Nankana Sahib: A teenage boy shot dead a doctor belonging to the Ahmadi community in Pakistan's Nankana Sahib district on Friday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Inmates demonstrate against poor living condition in Jacobabad district jail
Nov 23, 2020, at 03:24 am
Jacobabad: An alert was sounded in the Jacobabad district jail and security in and around the prison was beefed up after inmates defied orders and demonstrated against several issues on Thursday.
Bangladesh records 38 new deaths, 2,060 COVID-19 cases
Nov 23, 2020, at 03:20 am
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh on Sunday recorded 2,060 more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to 4,47,343.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan concerned over growing COVID-19 cases
Nov 22, 2020, at 11:19 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday showed concern on the spike in Coronavirus cases across the country, urging opposition parties to avoid public rallies to stop the pandemic.
Gilgit-Baltistan polls: PPP leader Bilawal slams Imran Khan govt as five independents join PTI
Nov 22, 2020, at 11:05 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said PM Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government will be sent packing by January next year.
France 'shocked' by ‘deeply insulting’ comments made by Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister
Nov 22, 2020, at 09:13 pm
Paris/Sputnik: The French Foreign Ministry has condemned harsh statements against President Emmanuel Macron made by Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari.
Afghanistan: UN chief underscores need to end violence following deadly rocket attacks
Nov 22, 2020, at 09:03 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General has condemned rocket attacks in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Saturday which killed at least eight civilians and wounded many more.
Pakistan: Tech companies threaten to leave country if social media rules remain
Nov 22, 2020, at 02:49 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistan government recently notified rules that define how social media will be governed in the country, prompting the technology companies to announce that the regulations would make it difficult for them to continue their operations in the country, media reports said on Saturday.
Fallout clear with Pakistan: France declines to upgrade Mirage, subs
Nov 22, 2020, at 02:38 pm
Islamabad: Hinting at the direct fallout in the relationship between Pakistan and France over PM Imran Khan's recent criticisms about president Emmanuel Macron, the European nation has decided against helping Pakistan upgrade its fleet of Mirage fighter jets, air defence system and Agosta 90B class submarines.
Afghanistan witnesses massive demonstration against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's visit
Nov 22, 2020, at 02:15 pm
Kabul: Locals protested in different corners of Afghanistan over the recent visit of Pakistan PM Imran Khan to their nation.
Nov 22, 2020, at 02:07 pm
Quetta: Baloch National Movement chairperson Khalil Baloch has said the Pakistani Army is carrying out brutal actions in the Balochistan region.
Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay visits White House for first time in 6 decades
Nov 22, 2020, at 12:31 am
Washington/UNI: Tibetan-government-in-exile President Dr Lobsang Sangay visited United States White House for the first time in six decades.
Afghanistan to shut universities during winter months : Reports
Nov 21, 2020, at 11:14 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: All universities in Afghanistan will be closed from November 28 to March 5 to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, media said Saturday.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan criticises PDM for insisting on Peshawar rally despite COVID threat
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday lambasted the opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), for its decision to go ahead with Sunday's rally in Peshawar despite the threat of COVID-19 and the denial of permission by the authorities for the same reason, Dawn reported.
Bangladesh registers 28 new COVID-19 cases
Nov 21, 2020, at 10:50 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh registered 28 fresh COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Saturday.
Taliban terrorists still operate from Pakistan: Afghanistan Minister
Nov 21, 2020, at 02:03 am
Kabul: Afghanistan's Defence Minister Asadullah Khalid has claimed that the Taliban terrorist group still have operating bases in Quetta and Miranshah regions of Pakistan from where they send members to Afghanistan for carrying out terrorist acts.
Five Eyes slams China over crackdown on Hong Kong legislators
Nov 21, 2020, at 01:46 am
The foreign ministers of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have issued a statement where they have expressed concern over China's increasing stance to reduce Hong Kong's autonomy.
Message sent to China: US House of Representative passes two resolutions on Hong Kong, Tibet
Nov 21, 2020, at 12:58 am
Washignton: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said the United States House of Representatives has passed two resolutions condemning China’s actions in Tibet and Hong Kong.
Taiwan rejects renewal of pro-China news channel’s licence
Nov 21, 2020, at 12:43 am
Taipei: Taiwan's regulators have rejected the license renewal for pro-China Chung T'ien Television's news channel CTi News, media reports said.
Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif says Gilgit-Baltistan poll was 'rigged'
Nov 20, 2020, at 08:54 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's key opposition leader and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has slammed the ruling PTI government for "rigging" the Gilgit-Baltistan elections.
US: Bangladeshi couple plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to ISIS
Nov 20, 2020, at 02:20 pm
Philadelphia: United States Attorney William M. McSwain and Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers announced that Shahidul Gaffar, 40, and Nabila Khan, 35, both residents of Pennsylvania, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support and resources to ISIS, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.