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Pakistan World News

Mon, 22 Nov 21 15:59:34 +0500
Abhinandan awarded for ‘downing Pakistani F-16 without firing any missile’
Indian claims were debunked by international publications few weeks after the Feb 27 dogfight

Tue, 23 Nov 21 09:36:35 +0500
India logs slimmest rise in COVID-19 cases in 543 days despite festivals
Government surveys have estimated that nearly 70% of Indians had been naturally infected

Tue, 23 Nov 21 09:40:58 +0500
Iranian ex-official to testify in Sweden war crimes trial
About 5,000 prisoners were killed across Iran, allegedly under the orders of supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini

Tue, 23 Nov 21 06:57:50 +0500
UN criticises 'disturbing' arrest of rights activist in IIOJK
Khurram Parvez is held under Unlawful Activities Act, allowing for detention of up to six months without trial

Mon, 22 Nov 21 17:49:45 +0500
Taliban induct 25 new members into Afghanistan's interim cabinet
The group accommodates key members from Qatar team and former regime in new governing setup

Mon, 22 Nov 21 17:56:09 +0500
COAS reiterates need for global action to avoid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
‘Peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan’, General Qamar tells US delegation

Mon, 22 Nov 21 17:26:57 +0500
US joins annual list of 'backsliding' democracies
The think-tank, in its report, points to a 'visible deterioration' it said began in 2019

Mon, 22 Nov 21 08:38:26 +0500
UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system
Finding a way to avert a collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders

Mon, 22 Nov 21 15:03:30 +0500
Muslim mason sculpts shrines for Bangladesh’s Hindu dead
Devout mason prays five times a day and adheres to all the precepts of the Islamic faith

Fri, 19 Nov 21 17:30:03 +0500
Indian farmers in no mood to forgive Modi despite U-turn on reforms
Union leaders say they won’t forgive a government that labelled protesting farmers as terrorists and anti-nationals

Mon, 22 Nov 21 18:30:01 +0500
Zika virus, a new challenge for India’s most populous state
Health experts say multiple factors are to blame for such outbreaks in a populous state like Uttar Pradesh

Sat, 20 Nov 21 16:31:57 +0500
Monkey-brain study with link to China's military roils top European university
Chinese professor worked with PLA lab, exposing monkeys to extreme altitude to develop drugs to prevent brain damage

Fri, 19 Nov 21 15:29:14 +0500
Former party girl details how Islam ‘saved her life’
Persephone Rizvi says she was using alcohol as coping mechanism, going through emotionally-draining experiences

Thu, 18 Nov 21 16:03:30 +0500
Explainer: Should everyone get a Covid booster?
Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move — though some have expressed misgivings

Tue, 16 Nov 21 18:13:43 +0500
US lowers Covid travel warnings for Pakistan
CDC advises against travel to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Iceland amid rising virus cases

Sun, 21 Nov 21 15:57:20 +0500
12-year-old girl's marriage causes stir in Iraq
Legal age for marriage in Iraq is 18 but can be lowered to 15 in cases of parental or judicial consent

Sat, 20 Nov 21 15:55:06 +0500
Two in hospital after police fire on Dutch Covid-19 protesters
Crowds of several hundred rioters torched cars, threw rocks at police during the protests on Friday

Sat, 20 Nov 21 17:47:17 +0500
Malaysia PM's coalition wins crucial state vote ahead of national polls
Election in Malacca seen as a test for the country's fractured political parties

Tue, 16 Nov 21 11:45:19 +0500
Taliban asks UN for a seat at the table
Spokesperson says Taliban govt seeks positive ties with all countries, including US

Sat, 13 Nov 21 17:43:30 +0500
Saudi Arabia launches app to facilitate overseas Umrah pilgrims
Service can be availed after registering on ‘Quddum’ platform, reads official statement

Fri, 12 Nov 21 12:13:55 +0500
Troika Plus 'crucial' to resolve Afghan issues, says PM
Premier meets special envoys of Troika Plus, urges global powers to unfreeze Afghanistan's assets

Mon, 15 Nov 21 18:36:19 +0500
Ukraine announces cash reward to boost Covid vaccination drive 
Country has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Europe and is grappling with its worst phrase of pandemic

Sun, 07 Nov 21 11:53:26 +0500
Two Pakistani activists take centre stage at Glasgow climate march
Over 100,000 people braved cold and rain to march through the streets of Glasgow



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