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Wed, 07 Apr 21 06:25:02 +0500
World powers, Iran hold 'constructive' talks on reviving nuclear deal
Neither Washington nor Tehran say they expect any quick breakthroughs from the talks

Wed, 07 Apr 21 07:41:30 +0500
India’s fighter jet deal faces new controversy
Main opposition party demands inquiry as French media report says deal involved payment of €1 million to ‘middleman’

Wed, 07 Apr 21 06:58:01 +0500
Global Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3 million amid new infections resurgence
The European region, which includes 51 countries, has the highest total number of deaths at nearly 1.1 million

Wed, 07 Apr 21 06:06:28 +0500
Pakistan-Russia talks mark the beginning of ‘a new era’: Qureshi
FM hopes Russia will play role in bringing peace to region as the two sides discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Wed, 07 Apr 21 06:47:22 +0500
G20 finance officials to meet on pandemic measures, US global minimum tax plan
Finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies poised to extend a freeze on debt payments

Wed, 07 Apr 21 08:32:36 +0500
A third of Covid survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders
"Individual risks for most disorders maybe small, effect across whole population may be substantial"

Wed, 07 Apr 21 07:10:19 +0500
Riyadh vs Dubai: Saudi district gears up for foreign firms
Saudi Arabia is looking to bring up to 500 international companies to Riyadh after the February ultimatum

Tue, 06 Apr 21 13:59:40 +0500
Pakistan, Iran hold joint naval drill in Persian Gulf
Exercise aims at bolstering combat capabilities of the naval forces of two countries, say Iranian officials

Wed, 07 Apr 21 06:21:05 +0500
India reports record 115,736 new Covid-19 infections
Deaths rose by 630 - the most in four days - to 166,177

Tue, 06 Apr 21 15:07:21 +0500
Bajwa-Doval duo good for back-door negotiations: ex-Indian envoy
Satinder Lambah says two countries need people who have seniority and decision making power

Wed, 07 Apr 21 08:46:46 +0500
UK begins rollout of Moderna COVID vaccine
Moderna will become the third vaccine to be used in Britain after the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer

Mon, 05 Apr 21 12:41:11 +0500
India grapples with rising Maoist violence, fuelled by pandemic
Maoist leaders during pandemic managed to recruit hundreds of new foot soldiers including women, says official

Fri, 02 Apr 21 19:27:13 +0500
Pakistani diplomat among 20 envoys visit China’s Xinjiang
Spokesperson says the autonomous region enjoys social stability, economic growth and ethnic unity

Sat, 03 Apr 21 16:02:13 +0500
'More Covid strains may emerge as virus prone to mutations'
Probability of unique mutation rises when virus spreads more, says infectious disease expert

Tue, 06 Apr 21 09:53:33 +0500
Visually impaired Pakistani student wins scholarship to Oxford
Born blind, Khansa Maria wishes to use her skills, experience in a way that benefits others with her disability

Tue, 06 Apr 21 07:37:33 +0500
‘Pakistan’s diplomacy exposed India’s fascism in Kashmir and region’
Ambassador Akram says India failed in its campaign to isolate Pakistan, a prominent member of international community

Mon, 05 Apr 21 11:53:29 +0500
FO pays condolences to Bangladesh over ferry accident
Ferry carrying around 50 passengers collided with a cargo vessel and sank on April 4 in Shitalakhsya River

Thu, 01 Apr 21 11:57:55 +0500
CJCSC meets top Turkish security, defence officials
ISPR says both sides deliberated upon bilateral cooperation including security and counter-terrorism

Fri, 02 Apr 21 18:52:22 +0500
President Xi wishes Alvi quick recovery from coronavirus
Will always stand with Pakistan to jointly fight Covid-19 pandemic, reiterates Chinese president

Wed, 31 Mar 21 09:22:34 +0500
PM Imran urges financial commitments to address climate change
Asks world’s leading economies to provide finances to Pakistan, other vulnerable countries

Sat, 03 Apr 21 17:56:15 +0500
Muslim scholar Maulana Wali Rahmani dies in India
Rahmani, 78, a former general secretary of the AIMPLB had tested positive for coronavirus last week

Wed, 31 Mar 21 10:05:42 +0500
Pakistan assures Tajikistan of early completion of CASA-1000 energy project
FM Qureshi tells Tajik counterpart Gwadar, other seaports could help boost bilateral trade between the two countries

Tue, 30 Mar 21 11:26:05 +0500
FM Qureshi, President Ghani discuss bilateral ties, peace efforts
Pakistan believes there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, says foreign minister



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