‘I want to vote’: Myanmar’s Muslims, Hindus sidelined in election
One of Myanmar's five million young adults, May Thandar Maung had been excited to cast her ballot for the very first time in November's election.
But the 18-year-old is Muslim and says…
Public holiday after massive rain brings Karachi to halt
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced a province-wide public holiday on Friday (today) in the aftermath of a record-breaking rainfall that left at least two dozen people dead in Karachi…
US surpasses 180,000 virus deaths
The United States passed the grim milestone of 180,000 coronavirus deaths Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University's real-time tracker.
The US added 931 new virus deaths in 24 hours,…
PM Imran promises not to ‘abandon’ rain-hit Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan called Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and offered his support to deal with the disaster caused by a record-breaking spell of rain in Karachi and…
Scores dead in record-breaking Karachi rain
At least 23 people have died in another record-breaking spell of heavy rain that paralyzed the normal life in Karachi in the last 24 hours, rescuers said.
So far 35 people have been…
Women make 1.5 per cent of Pakistan’s prison population: report
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari presented “Plight of Women in Pakistan’s Prisons Report” to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday.
The report compiles key…
Strong monsoon rains penetrate upper, lower regions of Pakistan
KARACHI: Strong monsoon currents are penetrating in upper and lower parts of Pakistan, according to the Met office and a westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country.…
Shiite mourning rituals ring with Iraq’s demands for justice
"May God have revenge on every politician!" The anguished cry echoes across the revered Imam Hussein's shrine in Iraq's Karbala, as Shiite pilgrims mourn his killing centuries ago and demand…
Worldwide, 463 mn children can’t access virtual schooling: UN
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and widespread school closures, at least one-third of students affected around the world lack access to virtual education, according to a UN study released…
New Zealand mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole
New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for the massacre of 51 Muslim worshippers, with a judge calling him "wicked" and "inhuman".…
US sanctions two dozen Chinese companies
AFP: The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions and restrictions on two dozen Chinese companies and associated officials for taking part in building artificial islands in disputed…
Mehwish Hayat slams Indian media for ‘gutter journalism’
Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat slammed Indian media on Wednesday for their "gutter journalism", stating that she would not shy away from highlighting New Delhi's atrocities in occupied…
PM Imran urges Afghan leader to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan urged Afghan leaders on Wednesday to "seize the historic opportunity" for an intra-Afghanistan political settlement and ensure peace returns to the…
Pakistan: Weekly weather outlook
Strong monsoon currents are penetrating in lower and upper parts of the country. A weak westerly wave is present over Northwestern parts of the country which is likely to strengthen on…
YouTube video removals soar as software enforces rules
YouTube said Tuesday that video removals soared in the second quarter of this year as the company relied more on software to enforce content rules to protect workers from the pandemic.…