Talks with Taliban must continue to preserve gains: Merkel
The international community must maintain dialogue with the Taliban if it is to protect improvements made in Afghanistan during two decades of NATO deployment, German Chancellor Angela…
Tajik President, Pakistan FM discuss Afghan peace
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on President of Tajikistan Emomli Rahmon today in Dushanbe.
During the call, Foreign Minister Qureshi conveyed warm greetings from…
Imran Khan launches first-ever ‘Smart Forest’ near Sheikhupura
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the Ravi River Urban Project, besides its environmental benefits, was expected to generate $40 billion revenue for the country.
“The project…
Two Chinese vaccines get Saudi approval
Saudi Arabia has included the Sinopharm and Sinovac Covid-19 jabs to its list of approved vaccines, taking the total number to six, a media report said.
According to the Saudi Gazette,…
Pakistan level Test series against West Indies after Afridi’s heroics
Pakistan have levelled the two-match series after dismissing the West Indies for 219 on day five at Sabina Park
Shaheen Shah Afridi bagged four wickets on the final day, claiming…
Slow Covid vaccination to cost global economy $2.3 tn: study
The slow rollout of coronavirus vaccines will cost the global economy $2.3 trillion in lost output, a report released Wednesday found.
The Economist Intelligence Unit's study found that…
IMF chief commends Pakistan for “safe and swift” Afghanistan evacuation
Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has sent a note of thanks to Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressing gratitude over the “safe and swift evacuation” of…
Pakistan gets US$2.75 billion from IMF
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received US$ 2.75 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation announced by the fund recently,…
America’s tallest man dies at age 38
The tallest man in America -- he stood 7 feet 8 inches (2.35 meters) -- has died of a heart problem at the age of 38, his mother said on Facebook.
Ukrainian-born Igor Vovkovinskiy had a…
US ramps up Afghan evacuations after Taliban warn of ‘red line’
US troops led an increasingly desperate effort Tuesday to airlift thousands of people out of Kabul, after the Taliban warned they would allow foreign forces to carry out evacuations for just…
Sindh govt decides to vaccinate beggars in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to vaccinated beggars in Karachi to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The Sindh Health Department said Monday that the decision had been taken…
Pakistan, Saudi top diplomats discuss Afghanistan, evacuation operations
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud today.…
Mathira blames TikToker for Minar-e-Pakistan incident
Pakistani model and TV host Mathira appears to have blamed TikToker Ayesha Akram for belling groped and molested by hundreds of men at Minar-e-Pakistan on the country's independence day.…
Fawad dedicates fifth century to parents
Fawad Alam has dedicated his fifth century to his parents.
Speaking to media in Jamaica, Fawad said that Pakistan would try to get the West Indies out as soon as possible
"If the hosts…
Pakistan issues visas to Afghan cricket team
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued visas to Afghan cricket team who will travel to Sri Lanka to play a series against Babar Azam-led team.
In a tweet yesterday, Information Minister Fawad…