Pakistan World News
Mon, 12 Apr 21 08:17:20 +0500From Sputnik-1 to Sputnik V: Russian scientific achievements
Here are some of the country's most notable scientific and technological achievements
Mon, 12 Apr 21 07:40:46 +0500UAE selects first Arab woman for astronaut training
27-year-old mechanical engineering graduate currently working at Abu Dhabi’s National Petroleum Construction Company
Sun, 11 Apr 21 16:07:50 +0500Putin offers ‘blank cheque’ to Pakistan
If you [Pakistan] are interested in corridors, defence or any cooperation, Russia stands ready, says Russian president
Mon, 12 Apr 21 06:27:36 +0500Iran's Zarif blames Israel for Natanz incident, vows revenge: TV
The Zionists want to take revenge because of our progress in the way to lift sanctions says the foreign minister
Mon, 12 Apr 21 06:18:33 +0500Australia abandons COVID-19 vaccination targets after new advice on AstraZeneca shots
Australia had originally planned to have its entire population vaccinated by the end of October
Mon, 12 Apr 21 06:03:21 +0500India's coronavirus tally overtakes Brazil; thousands join ritual bath
The South Asian country reported a record 168,912 infections overnight bringing the overall tally to 13.53 million
Mon, 12 Apr 21 06:46:36 +0500China considers mixing Covid-19 vaccines to boost protection rate
Available data shows Chinese vaccines lag behind others including Pfizer and Moderna in terms of efficacy
Sun, 11 Apr 21 17:50:59 +050014-year-old among 12 freedom fighters martyred in last 72 hours in IIOJK
AJK President Sardar Masood Khan condemns killings of Kashmiri youths
Sun, 11 Apr 21 07:55:45 +050021 miners trapped after Xinjiang coal mine accident - official media
Part of the team of 29 miners who were trapped after mine flooded leading to power outages
Sun, 11 Apr 21 10:30:53 +0500Ash coats Caribbean island of Saint Vincent after volcano eruption
The eruption pumped dark clouds of ash some 10 km into the air, prompting an evacuation of some nearby residents
Sat, 10 Apr 21 06:56:43 +0500World reacts to death of Britain's Prince Philip
Husband of the Queen and a leading figure in the British royal family, died aged 99, says Buckingham Palace on Friday
Sat, 10 Apr 21 10:03:14 +0500Australians protest Aboriginal deaths in custody, 30 years after major report
More than 470 Aboriginal people have died in custody
Fri, 09 Apr 21 17:35:52 +0500Atif Mian awarded prestigious ‘Guggenheim Fellowship in Economics’
PTI govt faced backlash from hard-liners for appointing member of Ahmadi community in its Economic Advisory Council
Thu, 08 Apr 21 15:27:21 +0500Rivalry between China and Western nations likely to intensify: US report
Rich-poor gap, climate change, conflicts will pose greater challenges in coming decades, concludes Global Trends 2040
Fri, 09 Apr 21 17:40:15 +0500FM Qureshi leaves for Germany on two-day visit
Minister will meet officials and diplomats, highlight Pakistan's views on regional, international issues
Sun, 11 Apr 21 10:17:22 +0500PM urges Bill Gates to collaborate in fight against climate change
In a letter, premier shares PTI’s pledge to offer nature-based solutions to world vis-a-vis climate challenge
Fri, 09 Apr 21 11:11:55 +0500Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 99
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle, says the statement
Sat, 10 Apr 21 16:12:20 +0500Pakistan condemns desecration of mosque in IIOJK
Mosque was targeted with heavy weapons and grenades during so-called cordon-and-search operation, says FO spokesperson
Thu, 08 Apr 21 10:12:26 +0500Russia to soon supply another 150,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan
Ready to help our Pakistani colleagues meet their needs, says Russian FM during two-day visit to Islamabad
Fri, 09 Apr 21 10:35:50 +0500People can now think about summer vacations, UK minister says
After the British government unveiled details of its new traffic light system for travel
Thu, 08 Apr 21 07:03:32 +0500Philippines suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60
Temporary suspension does not mean that the vaccine is unsafe or ineffective
Tue, 06 Apr 21 09:53:33 +0500Visually impaired Pakistani student wins scholarship to Oxford
Born blind, Khansa Maria wishes to use her skills, experience in a way that benefits others with her disability
Wed, 07 Apr 21 10:19:03 +0500Thai rescue unit frees Buddhist monk trapped in flooded cave
Seventeen divers participated in the effort to find and free the monk