ADB approves $603 mln to support social protection programmes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $603 million results-based lending program to strengthen and expand social protection programmes in Pakistan.…
EU welcomes Pakistan’s progress on FATF
The European Union (EU) has welcomed the progress made by Pakistan to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Action Plans and also lauded adoption of the ‘Protection of Journalists…
Elephant kills two Sri Lanka cricket stadium staff
Two ground staff at an international cricket stadium in Sri Lanka were killed in an elephant attack, officials said Wednesday.
The two workers were heading home on Tuesday evening when they…
Helicopter crashes with India military chief on board
A helicopter carrying India's defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the air force said.
The 63-year-old chief of defence…
Anyone using religion for cruelty not to be spared: PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed his government’s determination not to spare anyone found involved in cruelty by using religion, especially, the name of…
Religious scholars meet Sri Lankan envoy over Sialkot lynching
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 : Special Representative to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi along with delegation of ulema from different…
Pakistan calls on Indian govt to reconstruct Babri Masjid
Pakistan on Monday called upon the government of India to take immediate steps to halt the illegal construction of a temple at the place of Babri Masjid, reconstruct the Babri Masjid at its…
Responsible for Sialkot incident will be brought to justice: Interior Minister
Interior Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmad said that those responsible for Sialkot incident will be brought to justice.
He was talking to the Srilankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohan…
Govt mulls comprehensive strategy to combat extremism
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to implement a comprehensive strategy to curb violence after a mob lynched a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot.
PM vows to spread network of sports grounds for youth across Pakistang
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the importance of sports for healthy life and giving the youth a mental strength to fight the challenges in life,…
Nigeria Hits Back Over UK Virus Travel Limits
Nigeria on Monday criticised Britain's decision to tighten travel restrictions over the new Omicron variant, saying the move was "unjust" and "discriminatory".
The UK government has added…
Putin lauds India with eye on military, energy ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded India as "a great power" on Monday as he arrived in New Delhi to bolster military and energy ties with a traditional ally being courted by Washington.…
Vaccine developer warns of ‘more lethal’ pandemic
The lead developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine warned the next pandemic could be "more lethal", urging better preparedness in a speech set to be aired Monday.
Sarah…
Pope calls neglect of migrants ‘shipwreck’ on Lesbos visit
Lesbos Island: Pope Francis on Sunday returned to the island of Lesbos, the migration flashpoint he first visited in 2016, calling the neglect of migrants the “shipwreck of civilisation”.…
Clashes erupt at Brussels protest against Covid rules
Belgian police fired water cannon and used tear gas Sunday to disperse protesters opposed to compulsory health measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
Around 8,000 people marched…