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Pakistan World News

Sat, 05 Jun 21 16:02:01 +0500
Taliban claim overrunning five districts in Afghanistan
Afghan officials dub it as ‘strategic retreat’ to avoid civilian casualties

Mon, 07 Jun 21 06:22:20 +0500
UNICEF concerned at children death in landmine blast
“We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the families affected by these horrific incidents"

Mon, 07 Jun 21 07:10:54 +0500
Hundreds of former leaders urge G7 to vaccinate poor against Covid-19
"Not an act of charity, but rather is in every country's strategic interest"

Mon, 07 Jun 21 08:22:14 +0500
Australian soldier sues media over Afghan war crimes allegations
Australia's military and police are investigating numerous alleged war crimes by members of elite SAS soldiers

Sun, 06 Jun 21 16:44:58 +0500
Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops
There are currently 2,500 US troops in Iraq, feeding into total coalition troop strength of 3,500

Sun, 06 Jun 21 15:22:14 +0500
Israeli police detain Palestinian activist twins from East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah
Supporters of Muna & Mohammed Kurd say their detention is an effort to halt opposition to evictions in Sheikh Jarrah

Sun, 06 Jun 21 13:29:49 +0500
Covid-19 patients in Afghanistan gasping for air amid rising infections
Sudden spike in new cases, deaths overstretch fragile healthcare system of war-ravaged country

Sun, 06 Jun 21 17:25:51 +0500
Kashmiris’ involvement in Pakistan-India dialogue imperative: AJK president
Masood Khan says UN-sponsored plebiscite the most preferred route to resolving Kashmir conflict

Sun, 06 Jun 21 13:15:28 +0500
Attackers kill 88 people in northwest Nigeria
Perpetrators swept through eight villages, killing people and sending residents fleeing

Mon, 07 Jun 21 07:46:30 +0500
Heavy rain, floods kill at least 17 in Sri Lanka
More than 270,000 people have been affected and about 100,000 buildings lost power

Fri, 04 Jun 21 08:59:37 +0500
Japan 'cornered' on Tokyo Olympics, says national committee member
Public opposition to holding the Olympics this summer remains high

Sat, 05 Jun 21 12:43:19 +0500
Xi calls for unprecedented efforts to improve global environmental governance
Chinese president made the remarks in a congratulatory letter to the environment day events held in Islamabad

Sat, 05 Jun 21 14:33:49 +0500
Bomb-sniffing rat retires after award-winning Cambodian career
Magawa, originally from Tanzania, helped clear mines from 225,000 square metres of land in his five-year career

Thu, 03 Jun 21 13:28:43 +0500
India submerges unclaimed ashes of 1,200 Covid dead in farewell ritual
Vicious second wave of coronavirus in India has killed 160,000 people in eight weeks

Mon, 07 Jun 21 06:17:23 +0500
EU to support capacity building of legislators
Envoy Androulla says €9m would be allocated for the purpose

Thu, 27 May 21 08:27:17 +0500
Pakistan calls upon UN to play role for resolution of Palestine, Kashmir disputes
Oppressed people in both territories have faced worst form of human rights violations, says FM Qureshi

Wed, 26 May 21 11:53:49 +0500
No armed pressure group allowed to dictate govt policy, Qureshi tells EU lawmakers
Expresses disappointment over adoption of resolution in EU Parliament on blasphemy laws in Pakistan

Fri, 28 May 21 12:41:45 +0500
Fact Check: Death within two years of getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
French Nobel laureate did not say ‘vaccinated people will die within two years’

Wed, 26 May 21 04:44:53 +0500
Pakistan presents blueprint for ‘ties’ to Biden admin
Plan seeks cooperation not based on security, defence but economy, trade and business

Sun, 23 May 21 08:11:21 +0500
Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US

Thu, 20 May 21 08:05:55 +0500
PM Imran, Chinese premier reaffirm resolve to strengthen Pak-China ties
The two leaders hold telephonic conversation in light of Pak-China diplomatic ties' 70th anniversary

Thu, 20 May 21 09:11:06 +0500
Fire breaks out at Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo
FO spokesperson says no injuries reported as all staff had safely evacuated

Mon, 17 May 21 05:07:03 +0500
OIC pushes UNSC for ‘swift’ end to Israeli attacks
FMs of the bloc ask council to assume its responsibility towards Palestinians



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