Will gradually allow Pakistani zaireens returning from Iran, says health minister
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Health Zafar Mirza has said that Pakistani zaireens returning from Iran will be gradually allowed to return after full health screening.
Taking to Twitter on…
Turkey says will not stop refugees who ‘want to go to Europe’
Turkey will no longer close its border gates to refugees who want to go to Europe, a senior official told AFP on Friday, shortly after the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in an airstrike in…
Imran Khan appreciates Qatar’s role in U.S.-Taliban peace agreement
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday appreciated Qatar’s valuable role leading to the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement due to be signed on 29th February 2020.
The prime minister…
PSL 2020: Quetta Gladiators defeat Islamabad United by 5 wickets
RAWALPINDI: The Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by five wickets on Thursday in an action-packed match.
Powered by a fabulous half-century by Jason Roy, the Gladiators chased…
Both coronavirus patients stable and improving: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza said on Thursday that the two patients who had been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Pakistan were "stable and…
India playing ‘dangerous games’ along LoC, Pak Army ready to respond: DG…
DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said on Thursday that the Indian Army was playing "dangerous games" along the Line of Control (LoC) but the Pakistan Army stood ready to respond to any…
PM Imran tweets video of Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters criticising Indian…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday tweeted a video of Pink Floyd co-founder and singer Roger Waters criticising Indian Prime Minister Modi and his "fascist, racist" law.
The…
OIC condemns anti-Muslim violence in India
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns the recent and alarming violence against Muslims in India, resulting in the death and injury of innocent people and the arson and…
President Alvi, Egyptian general discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Egyptian Defence Minister and Commander-in-Chief General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki Mohamed, called on President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday.
Talking to the visiting dignitary, the…
Pakistan marks ‘Surprise Day’ on first year anniversary
The Government of Pakistan is marking "Surprise Day" today in commemoration of the downing of two IAF jets on February 27, 2019, according to Radio Pakistan.
"Operation Swift Retort" took…
UEFA says not sure whether coronavirus will impact Euro 2020 or not
REUTERS: It is not yet clear whether Euro 2020 will be affected by the coronavirus outbreak which has struck Italy, one of the 12 host countries, a vice-president of European soccer body…
Delhi clashes pit Hindus against Muslims
REUTERS: Mohammad Zubair was on his way home from a local mosque in northeast New Delhi when he came across a large crowd. He turned towards an underpass to avoid the commotion; it proved to…
Incredibly special for me to meet my cricketing hero Imran Khan: Shane Watson
ISLAMABAD: Quetta Gladiators import Shane Watson on Thursday expressed his joy at meeting former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The Australian cricketer was among a group…
Bernie Sanders hits out at Trump over Delhi violence response
US Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders lashed out at President Donald Trump of failing to condemn mob violence targeting minority Muslims in India.
In a Twitter statement, Bernie…
Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah visas over coronavirus
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced it was suspending visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca for Umrah over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said.
The government is…