Pakistan World News
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:59:41 +0500US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon
Strikes appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation
Thu, 25 Feb 21 16:15:36 +0500PM’s aide denies backchannel talks with Indian NSA yielded icebreaker
Denial came after Indian media claimed Ajit Doval, Dr Yusuf had been in touch directly & via interlocutors for months
Fri, 26 Feb 21 08:47:56 +0500Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing said it was working with regulators and customers to return the 737 MAX to service safely, worldwide
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:16:26 +0500Indian coast guard rescues 81 Rohingya on drifting boat, eight dead, one missing
Survivors not allowed to enter Indian territory says foreign ministry official
Thu, 25 Feb 21 17:42:41 +0500Qatar says to fund $60 million pipeline from Israel to Gaza
Palestinian PM welcomed the pledge, says the pipeline will 'resolve the problem of electricity in Gaza completely'
Thu, 25 Feb 21 07:00:50 +0500Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world
The research in Israel - two months into one of the world’s fastest rollouts, providing a rich source of data
Thu, 25 Feb 21 15:40:40 +0500UK court allows extradition of diamond billionaire Nirav Modi to India
Modi was arrested in Britain in March 2019 and has been in custody since then, facing charges relating to fraud
Thu, 25 Feb 21 14:29:07 +0500PM calls for reforms in international bodies dealing with illicit financial flows
Imran Khan says UN should initiate various steps including negotiations on new international tax cooperation
Thu, 25 Feb 21 14:59:23 +0500Greece to toughen laws on sex crimes after wave of abuse allegations
Measures include a registry for professionals who work with children & a website for victims to submit allegations
Fri, 26 Feb 21 07:37:09 +0500In Iraq's Biblical lands, scattered Christians ask 'should I stay or go?'
The stark choice facing many Christians will be highlighted during the first ever papal visit to the Biblical nation
Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:48:02 +0500Iran starts limiting UN inspections until US lifts sanctions
Praising Grossi's 11th-hour diplomacy, Washington expressed its "concern that Iran is moving in the wrong direction
Wed, 24 Feb 21 09:57:32 +0500Myanmar's military coup creates banking woes
Nationwide protests have called for employees -- including bank workers -- to skip work
Fri, 26 Feb 21 05:40:56 +0500Australia's Victoria says COVID-19 curbs to return to pre-Christmas settings
Outdoor gathering will be increased to 100 people and households can host up to 30 guests
Tue, 23 Feb 21 19:29:01 +0500Downgrade fears will deter countries from joining G20 debt relief: World Bank
Debt relief is open to more than 70 of the world’s poorest countries including Pakistan
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:39:07 +0500Burial option for Covid victims in Sri Lanka welcomed by PM Imran
Thanks Sri Lankan government for issuing official notification
Wed, 24 Feb 21 10:45:05 +0500Relations with Colombo important, Qureshi tells Sri Lankan counterpart
FM urges further strengthening multifaceted cooperation between the two countries
Wed, 17 Feb 21 06:18:46 +0500More permanent members will not make UNSC democratic, accountable: Pakistan
Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”
Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:30:30 +0500Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
European Union likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian president say diplomats
Sat, 20 Feb 21 16:09:26 +0500Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access
Minister Gines says individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to ‘unintended confusion’
Fri, 26 Feb 21 06:24:27 +0500South Korea kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign
First step in returning the country to more normal life officials say
Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:43:06 +0500Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Further eroding confidence in the organisers’ ability to pull off the event during a coronavirus pandemic
Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:07:25 +0500'Ok to feel overwhelmed': banks tackle burnout inflamed by virus
Senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by opening up about their own vulnerabilities
Tue, 16 Feb 21 08:19:27 +0500China explores rare earth export curbs to target US defence industry: FT
China wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban