Pakistan World News
Sat, 05 Jun 21 16:02:01 +0500Taliban claim overrunning five districts in Afghanistan
Afghan officials dub it as ‘strategic retreat’ to avoid civilian casualties
Mon, 07 Jun 21 06:22:20 +0500UNICEF 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 +0500Hundreds 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 +0500Australian 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 +0500Two 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 +0500Israeli 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 +0500Covid-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 +0500Kashmiris’ 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 +0500Attackers kill 88 people in northwest Nigeria
Perpetrators swept through eight villages, killing people and sending residents fleeing
Mon, 07 Jun 21 07:46:30 +0500Heavy 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 +0500Japan '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 +0500Xi 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 +0500Bomb-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 +0500India 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 +0500EU to support capacity building of legislators
Envoy Androulla says €9m would be allocated for the purpose
Thu, 27 May 21 08:27:17 +0500Pakistan 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 +0500No 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 +0500Fact 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 +0500Pakistan 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 +0500Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US
Thu, 20 May 21 08:05:55 +0500PM 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 +0500Fire 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 +0500OIC pushes UNSC for ‘swift’ end to Israeli attacks
FMs of the bloc ask council to assume its responsibility towards Palestinians