Deadly coronavirus spreads around globe
Fears of a global coronavirus pandemic deepened on Monday with a growing number of deaths in Iran and the worsening of other outbreaks across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
The number of…
Fresh wave of protests in New Delhi over controversial citizenship law
Indian police used tear gas and smoke grenades to disperse a crowd of thousands of protesters in India's capital of New Delhi on Monday as violence broke out over a new citizenship law a day…
Beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan: Trump tells crowd in India
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has said that the United States had a very good relationship with Pakistan.
Addressing a large gathering at Ahmedabad during his trip to India, Trump…
Pakistan closes Taftan border crossing with Iran over coronavirus deaths
ISLAMABAD: As the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose to eight in Iran, Pakistan temporarily closed its border with the neighboring Islamic country at Taftan.
Thousands of…
Iran accuses foreign media of using virus to ‘discourage’ voters
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday accused foreign media of trying to use a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in Iran to "discourage" people from voting in a general election.…
Walls, mud packs and monkey removal for Trump in India
US President Donald Trump makes his first official visit to India on Monday and work has been going on around the clock to spruce things up -- to the annoyance of some locals as well as…
President Alvi, Indian politician Shatrughan Sinha discuss Kashmir, peace
Former Bollywood star and noted Indian politician Shatrughan Sinha called on President Dr Arif Alvi in Lahore as part of continuation of family ties.
During the meeting at the Governor…
FATF retains Pakistan on grey list till June 2020
At the conclusion of its plenary meeting, the FATF stated Pakistan's progress or implementation on its recommendations as 'satisfactory'. It said that Pakistan had implemented additional…
Sammy to become honorary citizen of Pakistan
West Indian cricketer and Peshawar Zalmi all-rounder Darren Sammy is all set to become an honourary citizen of Pakistan.
“President of Pakistan Arif Alvi will confer the highest civilian…
PM Imran launches Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah
LAYYAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah, promising the country that bad times were over.
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Imran said…
China sees decline in coronavirus; infection rises elsewhere
REUTERS: China reported a sharp decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and…
Karachi Kings edge Peshawar Zalmi in high-scoring thriller
Karachi Kings held their nerves to beat Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs in a high-scoring contest of the Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi.
Chasing the massive target of 202,…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America's longest war, the bitter foes announced Friday, hours after Kabul said a week-long…
China to consider investing in low-cost housing program, says envoy
ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador in Islamabad Yao Jing called on Planning Minister Asad Umar on Friday and discussed various proposals to enhance cooperation.
Secretary Planning and other…
Pakistan thanks China for FATF support
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing on Friday to review the preparations of the upcoming visit of the Chinese…