Afghanistan: Blasts occur close to girl's school in Kabul, 30 killed
May 09, 2021, at 05:57 am
Kabul: At least 30 people were killed as three blasts rocked close to Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in west of Kabul on Saturday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan residents reel under severe power cuts amid Ramadan
May 09, 2021, at 05:43 am
People in Gilgit-Baltistan region are protesting the rising power cut cases even when the nation is observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Beijing influence: PML-N president Shehbaz meets Chinese, British envoys
May 09, 2021, at 05:40 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif recently met Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner separately.
US defence officials discuss progress of withdrawal from Afghanistan
May 09, 2021, at 05:33 am
Washignton: American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.
Pakistan Power Division submits plan to tackle rising circular debt, tariff from plants under CPEC
May 09, 2021, at 05:29 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's Power Division has submitted a comprehensive circular debt management plan to the federal cabinet where it has recommended to clear Rs 435 billion worth principal loan of power plants under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the next 13 years instead of making immediate payments, media reports said on Saturday.
Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility
May 09, 2021, at 05:25 am
Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.
Resetting Ties: Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Saudi Arabia for three days
May 09, 2021, at 05:21 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has commenced his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to reset ties with its old ally.
Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting: US tells WHO
May 09, 2021, at 05:16 am
The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.
Sri Lanka approves Pfizer vaccine, orders five million doses
May 09, 2021, at 04:18 am
Sri Lanka has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and prepared a purchase order for five million doses, an official said.
Sri Lanka condemns bomb attack on ex Maldives president
May 09, 2021, at 04:15 am
Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, and expressed solidarity with the island nation’s people and government.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia form Supreme Coordination Council
May 09, 2021, at 04:12 am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have decided to form a Supreme Coordination Council for close coordination between the two countries, Dawn reported.
Chinese Covid vaccine processed in Pakistan to be available by May end: Minister
May 09, 2021, at 04:03 am
The first batch of a Chinese made Covid 19 vaccine being processed in Pakistan would be available for use by May end, a senior Minister said.
China reluctant to approve loan to Pakistan citing mounting debt
May 09, 2021, at 03:59 am
Expressing concern over Pakistan’s growing debt, China has shown reluctance to approve USD 6 billion loan for the Mainline-I (ML-I) railway track -- the single largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- according to the record of a meeting and senior Pakistani officials, Express Tribune reported.
First consignment of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrives in Pakistan
May 09, 2021, at 03:56 am
The first consignment of the Oxford University-developed coronavirus vaccine AstraZeneca arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, Daily Pakistan reported.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen “upward trajectory” in bilateral ties
May 09, 2021, at 03:48 am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to fortify the "upward trajectory" in bilateral ties, according to a communiqué on Saturday, Tribune reported.
Pakistan: Sana Ramchan becomes first woman Hindu Assistant Commissioner
May 09, 2021, at 03:45 am
Sana Ramchand has become Pakistan’s first Hindu woman to be appointed as an Assistant Commissioner, Daily Pakistan reported. Ramchand, who cleared the Competitive Examination for Central Superior Services (CSS) 2020, said she had expected to succeed in the grueling test.
COVID-19 stings Pakistan: 120 fresh deaths recorded
May 08, 2021, at 07:16 pm
Pakistan has reported 120 fresh deaths related to COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the deadly virus to 18,797, media reports said.
Golden Week Holiday: Japanese join Tibet Festival Japan
May 08, 2021, at 06:09 pm
Japanese and Tibetans in Japan recently joined the 4-day online Tibet Festival Japan which was hosted by the Tibet House Japan.
China targets G7 for slamming Beijing over numerous issues like Xinjiang, Hong Kong
May 08, 2021, at 05:41 pm
Beijing: China recently targeted G7 leaders for commenting on Beijing on several issues including Xinjiang.
Security Council upholds role of multilateralism in a complex world
May 08, 2021, at 05:36 pm
New York: The President of the UN General Assembly on Friday urged countries to “do better” in making COVID-19 vaccines available to everyone, everywhere, warning that “good intentions are no match for vaccines in arms.”
Pakistan: Punjab govt imposes complete lockdown from May 8 to 15
May 08, 2021, at 05:31 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Punjab government has decided to impose complete lockdown in the province from May 8 to 15 in line with the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) decision to restrict movement of people during the Eid holidays amid rising COVID-19 cases.
European Parliament resolution on the deplorable state of human rights in Pakistan was overdue
May 08, 2021, at 05:20 pm
It would not have come as a surprise to any Pakistan-watcher that the European Parliament, in view of the “alarming” increase in the abuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan, last week adopted a resolution calling for a review of the GSP+ status, the EU’s most beneficial trading relationship, which it had granted to the country. Once Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan decided to put his stock behind the extremist and violent Tehrik-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) and its demand that the French Ambassador be evicted from Islamabad as punishment for French President Macron’s espousal of free speech in his country, a strong response from the European Union (EU) was no longer in doubt.
Killed Afghanistan journalist laid to rest
May 08, 2021, at 05:11 pm
Kabul: Nemat Rawan, former TOLO news anchor and a media official at the Ministry of Finance, who was killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's Kandahar on Thursday has been laid to rest, media reports said.
Stop evictions in East Jerusalem neighbourhood immediately, UN rights office urges Israel
May 08, 2021, at 05:01 pm
New York: The UN’s human rights office (OHCHR), on Friday, called on Israel to immediately halt all forced evictions, including those in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, as well as to exercise maximum restraint in the use of force while ensuring safety and security there.
Brazil: UN rights office urges independent probe into deadly police operation in Rio de Janeiro
May 08, 2021, at 04:48 pm
New York: The UN's human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday called for an independent, thorough and impartial investigation into a major police operation in a favela in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, in which at least 25 were reportedly killed, including a police officer.
Maldives announces curfew across five islands
May 08, 2021, at 12:51 pm
As Covid-19 cases remain unchecked in the Maldives, authorities on Friday have announced further restrictions, putting five islands under curfew, reported Raajje TV. The measures came after the archipelago over 700 daily cases on Thursday.
$354 million power extension project in Pakistan awarded to Chinese firm
May 08, 2021, at 12:44 pm
Authorities in Pakistan have awarded a hydropower extension project worth $354 million to a Chinese firm, reported Dawn. The contract was signed following an international bidding process.
Resentment among Pakistani diplomats after Khan’s ‘colonial’ remark
May 08, 2021, at 12:41 pm
Anger has been brewing among Pakistan’s foreign service community since the country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan rebuked them publicly for what he said their “colonial” mindset while dealing with the expatriate community.
Taliban to stop hostilities in Afghanistan for 3 days after Ramadan: Source
May 08, 2021, at 12:38 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: The Taliban Islamist movement will cease hostilities in Afghanistan for three days after Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the Ramadan holy month, a source close to the group told Sputnik.
COVID stings Pakistan: Islamabad seals Durand Line with Afghanistan
May 08, 2021, at 05:09 am
Islamabad: Pakistan this week sealed the Torkham land crossing with Afghanistan in an attempt to control the passage of new variants of the coronavirus into the country.