US urges Pakistan to ensure accountability for Omar Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
According to a statement issued by the State Department, Secretary…
US names new Iran envoy
The new US government has named Rob Malley, an architect of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, as its special envoy to Tehran, but policy hawks say he's too soft on the Islamic republic.…
Taliban reject US accusations on Afghan violence
The Taliban on Friday rejected Washington's accusations that it had not lived up to its promises in Afghanistan, in turn claiming the US was 'bombarding civilians'.
The US signed a…
Fawad Alam, debutant Nauman star in Pakistan’s win over South Africa
KARACHI - Pakistan on Friday defeated South Africa in the first Test by seven wickets taking a lead of 1-0 in the two-match Test series.
Debutant Nauman Ali finished with 5-35 and Yasir…
AMAN 2021: Peaceful coexistence & regional harmony
Written by Dr Hasan Yaser Malik
Predominantly, the prominent civilizations like Circa, Indus Valley and Egypt have emerged and developed along the seas and rivers. Presently 2.4 billion…
US ‘deeply concerned’ over acquittal of Omar Sheikh
The United States said that it was deeply concerned by the Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision to acquit those involved in Daniel Pearl’s kidnapping and murder and any proposed action to…
Europe’s vaccine row worsens as virus variant found in US
Europe's row with AstraZeneca worsened after Germany declined to recommend the firm's coronavirus vaccine for older people, while the more contagious South African variant of the virus was…
Pakistan, Qatar reiterate resolve to enhance bilateral cooperation
RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Qatar on two days official visit.
During the visit, COAS witnessed passing out parade at Ahmed Bin Muhammad…
Facebook, Apple chiefs unleash barbs as App Store feud heats up
A feud between tech giants heated up Thursday as Apple's chief executive implied Facebook's business model promotes disinformation and violence, while the social network reportedly prepares…
Long term planning, self-dependence inevitable for country’s uplift: PM
ISLAMABAD (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that economic self-dependence and long-term planning were inevitable for country’s development as country had suffered in the past…
AMAN 21 – Pursuit For Peace
By Muhammad Akhtar
Indian Ocean is the world's third largest ocean its geographical location and strategic waterways provide the shortest and most economical lines of communication to…
Hazaras fear for the future as foreign troops exit Afghanistan
The choice was straightforward for Hamidullah Asadi, a member of Afghanistan's minority Hazara community -- wait for the next deadly attack or join a growing militia in the mountains.…
Shafqat Mahmood welcomes HEC’s decision to allow online exams
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has welcomed the Higher Education Commission's decision to allow universities to conduct online exams.…
NCOC allows educational institutions to resume classes on Feb 1
ISLAMABAD - The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has allowed educational institutions to resume classes — at the primary, middle and university level — on February 1.
The…
PPP demands ECP to take notice of Imran Khan’ statement
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Peoples Party has demanded the Election Commission to take notice of the statement of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
This claim is tantamount to influencing the ECP’s…