Pakistan World News
Thu, 22 Sep 22 06:42:26 +0500UN experts urge member states to help floods-hit Pakistan
The raging floods have affected over 33 million of the country's approximately 220 million people
Fri, 23 Sep 22 06:34:55 +0500More than 30 migrants dead, more than a dozen rescued in Syrian waters
Lebanon has seen a spike in migration driven by one of the world's deepest economic crises since the 1850s
Fri, 23 Sep 22 06:50:31 +050010 killed in Mexico bar shooting in state ravaged by violence
A police official said it appears as it was a direct attack
Wed, 21 Sep 22 07:23:19 +0500'West wants to destroy Russia': Putin orders partial mobilisation
First mobilisation since World War II, Putin says the partial military mobilisation is to defend Russia
Fri, 23 Sep 22 06:52:43 +0500Armenia claims Azerbaijan broke ceasefire pact
Says 'retaliatory fire' opened after Azerbaijan’s military action on border
Wed, 21 Sep 22 14:03:19 +0500Saudi Arabia urges Iran not to interfere in domestic affairs
Riyadh, Tehran accuse each other of waging proxy war for regional influence
Thu, 22 Sep 22 15:08:16 +0500Islamabad rejects reports of Pakistani delegation visiting Israel
Reported visit in question was organised by a foreign NGO which is not based in Pakistan, says FO spokesperson
Wed, 21 Sep 22 12:49:26 +0500Don't cook chicken in NyQuil, FDA warns after TikTok challenge
Cooking chicken in cough medicine is not only 'silly and unappetising but also unsafe', says drug regulator
Thu, 22 Sep 22 14:14:58 +0500Turkiye’s 'Kindness Trains' set off with aid for flood-ravaged Pakistan
Pakistan's ambassador to Ankara thanks Turkish people who are standing with Pakistan in country’s time of need
Tue, 20 Sep 22 12:36:15 +0500One person dying of hunger every four seconds: NGOs
In an open letter to UNGA gathering, 238 organisations express outrage at skyrocketing hunger levels
Thu, 22 Sep 22 05:57:26 +0500Hurricane Fiona heads to Bermuda, up to 8 dead in Puerto Rico
An estimated 1.07 million homes and businesses remained without power in Puerto Rico by midday on Wednesday
Wed, 21 Sep 22 09:11:18 +0500Ardern says Christchurch Call anti-online hate project gets new tech investments
Partners in the initiative will work together to build and test a set of privacy-enhancing technologies
Wed, 21 Sep 22 09:11:42 +0500Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up
The changes could be announced this week, other local media reported
Tue, 20 Sep 22 06:45:57 +0500Biden hints at risky policy shift on Taiwan independence
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has long-vowed to bring Taiwan under Beijing's control
Thu, 22 Sep 22 17:15:54 +0500Khar stresses importance of women's role in addressing global issues
Women disproportionately affected by global issues and crises, says MoS at event hosted by Germany on UNGA sidelines
Thu, 22 Sep 22 10:52:15 +0500Bilawal says Pakistan has not recognised Taliban govt
Says India did not come to Pakistan’s aid ‘nor did we ask for it’
Wed, 14 Sep 22 08:06:19 +0500PM Shehbaz to leave for Uzbekistan tomorrow on two-day visit
Premier to attend SCO annual meeting along with other leaders, members and heads of organisations
Wed, 21 Sep 22 13:22:21 +0500Pakistan gets another debt relief of $160m from Japan
Tokyo also decides to extend Emergency Grant Aid of $7m in response to damages caused by flood disaster
Wed, 21 Sep 22 10:52:16 +0500Floods kill over 300 in Nigeria this year, and could worsen -emergency agency
More than 100,000 people have been displaced by flooding since the start of the rainy season
Thu, 22 Sep 22 13:20:51 +0500Japan vows all-out support to help flood-devastated Pakistan
Statement comes after Japan’s ambassador called on COAS Gen Bajwa at the GHQ, says ISPR
Tue, 20 Sep 22 19:11:47 +0500Stern action demanded as scourge of fascist Hindutva spreads terror in UK
Street agitation, irreligious accusations happened in Leicester after India lost cricket match to Pakistan
Thu, 08 Sep 22 07:46:30 +0500Saudi minister visits COAS, expresses grief over flood devastation
ISPR says Gen Bajwa, Saudi defence minister disccused matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence among others
Mon, 12 Sep 22 10:09:24 +0500United Arab Emirates tourism revenue tops $5 billion in the first half of 2022, vice president says
"The expectations is for "a strong tourism recovery in the upcoming winter season"