Pakistan World News
Thu, 02 Dec 21 17:40:06 +0500Man with gun outside UN in New York surrenders to police
Police said the individual 'is now in custody and poses no threat'
Thu, 02 Dec 21 19:37:33 +0500Dutch say 14 air passengers from South Africa with Omicron were vaccinated
Health authorities say 'around 90%' of those that tested positive were vaccinated
Thu, 02 Dec 21 18:17:25 +0500Delhi shuts schools again after court warning to curb pollution
City government shuttered schools in November but allowed classes to resume on Monday
Thu, 02 Dec 21 18:10:16 +0500Israel reiterates intention to strike Iran's nuclear programme
Defence minister Benny Gantz is scheduled to visit US for talks over Iran nuclear deal
Thu, 02 Dec 21 15:45:39 +0500Former Afghan president Karzai calls ‘Taliban his brothers’
Also urges the international community, US to help rebuild the country and work with the Taliban
Thu, 02 Dec 21 17:17:42 +0500First two cases of Omicron variant found in mainland France
Top scientific adviser says the variant could become dominant in the country by January
Thu, 02 Dec 21 16:54:07 +0500Paris archbishop asks for forgiveness, quits over 'relationship with a woman'
The 70-year-old cleric says he has been deeply 'troubled by the attacks' on him
Thu, 02 Dec 21 06:48:00 +0500UN asks neighbours to keep door open for Afghans
Pakistan commends IOM humanitarian operation in war-torn country
Thu, 02 Dec 21 16:38:24 +0500Explainer: Does Omicron pose higher risks for infants than other variants?
South African scientists say they cannot yet confirm link between Omicron and high admissions of infants
Thu, 02 Dec 21 16:38:24 +0500Explainer: Does Omicron pose higher risks for infants than other variants?
South African scientists say they cannot yet confirm link between Omicron and high admissions of infants
Sat, 27 Nov 21 16:35:21 +0500Explainer: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?
New variant prompted countries to announce new travel restrictions, raises doubts over Covid-19 vaccines efficacy
Thu, 02 Dec 21 13:42:17 +0500Dinosaur tail found in Chile stuns scientists
The tail was covered with seven pairs of osteoderms, says palaeontologist
Tue, 30 Nov 21 12:39:43 +0500From tents to tallest building: UAE's 'remarkable' 50-year rise
The emirates have gone from desert outpost to regional powerhouse
Tue, 30 Nov 21 15:08:41 +0500WATCH: Leaked video in UK shows F-35 falling off aircraft carrier
Local media speculated that something like a plastic rain cover might have been sucked into the jet’s engine
Sat, 27 Nov 21 09:27:19 +0500Pakistan condemns RSS chief’s ‘delusional’ remarks
Dangerous mindset aims to completely marginalise, dispossess minorities in India, says FO
Sun, 28 Nov 21 17:44:00 +0500Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan sign gas swap deal
Iranian oil minister says Tehran is moving to resolve a lingering gas debt dispute with Central Asian state
Tue, 16 Nov 21 18:13:43 +0500US lowers Covid travel warnings for Pakistan
CDC advises against travel to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Iceland amid rising virus cases
Thu, 25 Nov 21 13:34:45 +0500Gen Qamar stresses urgent ‘mechanism to deliver aid to Afghanistan’
Italian military official calls on COAS and acknowledges Pakistan's role for regional stability, says ISPR
Sun, 21 Nov 21 15:57:20 +050012-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 +0500Two 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 +0500Malaysia 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 +0500Taliban 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 +0500Saudi Arabia launches app to facilitate overseas Umrah pilgrims
Service can be availed after registering on ‘Quddum’ platform, reads official statement