Uyghur father pleads for information on his son who went missing since 'Chinese invasion'
Dec 04, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Ankara: Refuting Chinese claims that there have been no atrocities on Uyghurs in Xinjiang region of the country, a father belonging to the community is now pleading for information about his son who has been missing since the “Chinese invasion”.
Taiwan govt asks Australia to help defend against China's 'expansionism'
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:26 am
Canberra: Amid worsening relationship between China and Australia, Taiwan has called upon Canberra to stand up for democracy and help defend the disputed island territory against threats of attack, media reports said on Thursday.
China censors internet over occupied territories like Tibet
Dec 04, 2020, at 02:14 am
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is trying to be an authoritarian state by continuing its dominance on regions like Tibet and East Turkistan (Ch. Xinjiang), and Southern Mongolian (Inner Mongolia).
US slams Chinese firm CEIEC with sanctions over Venezuela internet curbs
Dec 03, 2020, at 05:52 am
Washington: The United States has said it sanctioned Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC) for supporting the 'illegitimate' President Nicolas Maduro’s regime's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela.
Chaman clash: Pashtuns stage protest in Quetta against Pakistan Army
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Islamabad: Condemning the shooting incident in Chaman by Pakistan security forces officials,members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) organised a massive protest in front of the Balochistan provincial assembly in Quetta on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistani rights group demands justice for Christian girl Sheeza Maqsood
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:42 pm
Islamabad: Human rights group Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has condemned the abduction of 16-year-old Christian girl Sheeza Maqsood.
COVID-19 in Pakistan: Death toll of healthcare workers touch 100
Dec 02, 2020, at 10:24 pm
Islamabad: Lack of personal protection kits for medical workers who are working on the frontlines might be taking a toll on their health and this is evident from the death of 100 healthcare workers in Pakistan due to COVID-19.
Things are not good for Imran Khan-led government in Pakistan: Abbasi
Dec 02, 2020, at 06:10 pm
Islamabad: Former Pakistan PM and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has questioned PM Imran Khan's claim about not being under pressure of the country's military in running the government and said such remarks are made only when “things are not all good’.
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari enters active politics by addressing PDM rally, targets Imran Khan govt
Dec 02, 2020, at 05:08 pm
Islamabad/Multan: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, youngest daughter of late Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, made an impactful entry to politics by addressing the crucial Multan rally of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) where she targeted the PM Imran Khan-led government by saying the public has given its verdict and the "selected will have to go now".
Canada now extends security review of Chinese state firm’s gold mine bid
Dec 02, 2020, at 05:03 pm
Ottawa: The Canadian government has extended a national security review of a US$165 million Chinese takeover of a Canadian gold mining company operating in the country’s strategic far north, highlighting the possible dispute between the two nations.
China pressing minorities into mould of a new 'single nation-state': Report
Dec 02, 2020, at 04:54 pm
Beijing: President Xi Jinping's government is promoting a less tolerant pan-Chinese identity that is pressing minorities into the mould of a new 'single nation-state', reports Asia Times.
Kashmirs: Alike in polls, different in 'execution'
Dec 02, 2020, at 04:21 am
Elections were held in both Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in November and that is where the similarities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours end.
Pakistan again records Polio cases
Dec 01, 2020, at 05:07 pm
Quetta: Pakistan has once again reported polio cases as the new instance was reported from Balochistan region of the country, media reports said.
COVID-19 resurgence in Pakistan: Foreign investors pull out $471.7mln from debt market
Dec 01, 2020, at 05:01 pm
Foreign investors pulled out $471.7 million from Pakistan’s debt market in five months as lower interest rates and spike of COVID-19 weighed down their investment appetite, media reports said, quoting central bank’s data.
Pakistan's COVID-19 death toll crosses 8000
Nov 30, 2020, at 09:06 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan COVID-19 death toll has crossed 8000 mark, media reports said on Monday.
Uyghur-Tibet repression: Billboards put up in London against China’s Chen Quanguo
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:30 pm
London: London city recently witnessed the presence of several billboards which demanded the arrest of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) secretary Chen Quanguo.
Pakistan: Swat residents threaten protest over gas outages
Nov 30, 2020, at 06:09 pm
Islamabad: The residents of Gumbad Maira, Malookabad, Shahdara Watkey regions of Pakistan have warned they might stage protest if the prolonged gas outages did not end without delay, media reports said.
Nov 30, 2020, at 05:14 pm
Awami Workers Party leader Baba Jan was released recently from prison after spending nine years behind the bar on charges of rioting during a 2011 protest over the Attabad Lake disaster.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slams Imran Khan govt for sacking 4,544 employees of PSM
Nov 30, 2020, at 03:15 am
Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has slammed the Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government for laying off as many as 4,544 employees of the Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM).
Maryam Nawaz Sharif to attend Multan rally tomorrow
Nov 30, 2020, at 02:45 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif will attend the Multan rally of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday, media reports said.
Felt helpless to know about my mother's death from behind prison: Shahbaz Sharif
Nov 30, 2020, at 02:37 am
Islamabad: PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif, who is one of the major opposition faces in the country, said he felt helpless in prison when he heard about his mother's demise.
Pakistan: Court summons PM Imran Khan’s aide, federal ministers over contempt of court
Nov 30, 2020, at 02:27 am
Pakistan: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday summoned two federal ministers, an aide to PM Imran Khan and two others over two identical petitions seeking their prosecution for committing contempt of a special court, Dawn News reported.
Chinese defence minister Wei Fenghe arrives for one-day visit to Nepal
Nov 30, 2020, at 02:10 am
Kathmandu/UNI: Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe arrived here on Sunday morning for a one-day visit and he is likely to meet Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, President Bidya Devi Bhandari and the Army chief General Purna Chandra Thapa.
Pakistan: PDM leaders challenge Imran Khan, vow to hold Multan rally tomorrow
Nov 30, 2020, at 01:23 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday challenged the PM Imran Khan-led government and said the Multan rally on Monday will be held.
Bangladesh registers 29 more nCoV deaths, 1,788 new cases
Nov 30, 2020, at 12:14 am
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh on Saturday recorded 1,788 fresh novel coronavirus cases, taking the country's tally to 4,62,407 while 29 more people succumbed to the pandemic.
ICRC employee kidnapped in central Afghanistan: Reports
Nov 29, 2020, at 10:38 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: An employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was abducted in Afghanistan’s central Maidan Wardak province, the Ariana News TV channel reported on Sunday.
Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa to address Multan rally
Nov 29, 2020, at 04:24 am
Islamabad: Challenging the Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, former president Asif Ali Zardari and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s youngest child, is expected to address the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) rally in Multan on Nov 30.
Pakistan: Thousands attend PTM rally in Chaman
Nov 29, 2020, at 12:10 am
Chaman: A large number of people participated in the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) rally in Chaman on Friday.
Hong Kong top court cancels compulsory haircuts for male prisoners - Reports
Nov 28, 2020, at 12:36 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Friday that a requirement of the Correctional Services Department for male inmates to keep their hair short was a form of sex discrimination, media reported, citing the court decision.
Pakistan witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases, over 3000 cases recorded
Nov 27, 2020, at 10:45 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases as the nation recorded over 3000 cases for the past three days.