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…
Taliban reject claims of ‘summary killings’ of ex-security forces
Afghanistan's Taliban government on Sunday rejected condemnation by Western nations over dozens of alleged "summary killings" of former security force personnel documented by rights groups…
PM announces Tamgha i Shujaat for Malik Adnan for his efforts to save Sri Lankan…
ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 : Prime Minister Imran Khan saluted the moral courage and bravery of Malik Adnan who tried his utmost to shelter and save Priyantha Diyawadana from the vigilante mob in…
Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 13
Rescuers in Indonesia raced to find survivors in villages blanketed by molten ash Sunday after the eruption of Mount Semeru killed at least 13 people and left dozens injured, officials said.…
Pakistan receives $3 billion loan from Saudi Arabia
KARACHI, Pakistan, Dec 4 - Pakistan on Saturday received a $3 billion loan from Saudi Arabia, the prime minister's finance adviser said, as part of an economic support package.
The South…
Pakistan teen climber confronts mortality and history on K2 summit
Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif faced many dangers climbing the planet's tallest peaks, but his toughest moment came when he passed the corpse of his hero on the savage slopes of K2.…
Sri Lankan factory manager lynched and set on fire in Sialkot
Sri Lankan factory manager in Pakistan was on Friday beaten to death and set ablaze by a mob, police confirmed, in an incident local media reported was linked to alleged blasphemy.…
Social media accounts of Pakistan Embassy in Serbia hacked: FO Spokesperson
SLAMABAD, Dec 3 : Pakistan on Friday said since the Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts of its Embassy in Serbia have been hacked, messages being posted on these accounts were not from…
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 : Pakistan on Friday decided to also allow the use of Afghan trucks for transportation of 50,000 MT of wheat and life-saving medicines from India to Afghanistan via Wagah…