Pakistan World News
Sat, 27 Feb 21 17:49:04 +0500Scottish Labour elects Punjab governor’s son as new leader
Anas Sarwar, a Glasgow member of the Scottish parliament, succeeds Richard Leonard who resigned in January
Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:43:04 +0500US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions
Soon after the report was made public, the Arabic hashtag "We are all MBS" began trending on Twitter
Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:48:24 +0500New protests over writer's death in Bangladesh jail
Protesters have said his death was a "custodial murder" after he was denied bail six times in 10 months
Sun, 28 Feb 21 07:41:31 +0500In Iraq, pope to visit Mosul churches desecrated by Islamic State
“Where stones fell because of violence, there will always be life,”
Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:31:22 +0500Biden scores legislative win as House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan
“The American people need to know that their government is there for them"
Sun, 28 Feb 21 08:02:20 +0500Biden says Saudi announcement to come Monday; White House plays down new steps
Following a US intelligence report that found Crown Prince MBS had approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Sun, 28 Feb 21 09:09:58 +0500Dozens detained at Kazakh opposition rallies
Supporters of two separate opposition groups rallied in different locations
Sat, 27 Feb 21 19:38:54 +0500Afghan Taliban leader shot dead in Peshawar
Maulvi Abdul Hadi was killed by unknown assailants on provincial capital's Charsadda Road, according to police
Sat, 27 Feb 21 18:27:54 +0500US Near Authorisation Of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
Food & Drug Administration says it will rapidly work toward finalisation & issuance of an emergency use authorisation
Tue, 23 Feb 21 13:13:54 +0500How rich is Saudi Arabia? Kingdom does the math in balance sheet overhaul
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims at diversifying economy of the world's top oil exporter away from fossil fuel
Fri, 26 Feb 21 07:37:09 +0500In Iraq's Biblical lands, scattered Christians ask 'should I stay or go?'
The stark choice facing many Christians will be highlighted during the first ever papal visit to the Biblical nation
Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:48:02 +0500Iran starts limiting UN inspections until US lifts sanctions
Praising Grossi's 11th-hour diplomacy, Washington expressed its "concern that Iran is moving in the wrong direction
Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:57:32 +0500Myanmar's military coup creates banking woes
Nationwide protests have called for employees -- including bank workers -- to skip work
Fri, 26 Feb 21 05:40:56 +0500Australia's Victoria says COVID-19 curbs to return to pre-Christmas settings
Outdoor gathering will be increased to 100 people and households can host up to 30 guests
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:39:07 +0500Burial option for Covid victims in Sri Lanka welcomed by PM Imran
Thanks Sri Lankan government for issuing official notification
Sat, 27 Feb 21 10:41:42 +0500Bangladesh under 'no obligation' to accept stranded Rohingya refugees
India’s coast guard found the survivors and eight dead crammed on a fishing boat
Sat, 27 Feb 21 08:56:23 +0500New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case
Rest of New Zealand will be put into Level 2 restrictions that limit public gatherings, among others
Fri, 26 Feb 21 10:58:38 +0500Pakistan has effectively avoided FATF’s blacklist, assures Azhar
Minister says FATF acknowledged Pakistan's achievements made in difficult circumstances
Wed, 24 Feb 21 10:45:05 +0500Relations with Colombo important, Qureshi tells Sri Lankan counterpart
FM urges further strengthening multifaceted cooperation between the two countries
Wed, 17 Feb 21 06:18:46 +0500More permanent members will not make UNSC democratic, accountable: Pakistan
Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”
Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:30:30 +0500Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
European Union likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian president say diplomats
Sat, 20 Feb 21 16:09:26 +0500Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access
Minister Gines says individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to ‘unintended confusion’
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:24:27 +0500South Korea kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign
First step in returning the country to more normal life officials say