Pakistan World News
Fri, 19 Feb 21 04:46:09 +0500NASA's rover Perseverance makes historic Mars landing
The landing represented the riskiest part of two-year, $2.7 billion endeavor
Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:23:07 +0500China confirms four died in June clash on India border
The first confirmation of deaths by Beijing from the border clash that also killed at least 20 Indian soldiers
Fri, 19 Feb 21 09:05:41 +0500Myanmar protester dies after 10 days on life support; pressure on army grows
She was hit by what doctors said was a live bullet at a protest in the capital
Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:43:48 +0500India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing
Govt serological survey shows actual infections could range as high as 300 million
Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:02:48 +0500Biden to debut at G7 with vaccines, economy and China in focus
A chance for US to project a message of re-engagement with the world and with global institutions
Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:53:20 +0500Myanmar's coup opponents welcome new British, Canadian sanctions
Marking two weeks of daily demonstrations against the Southeast Asian country’s military for seizing power
Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:50:48 +0500New Zealand schools to offer period products for free from June
Jacinda Ardern says young people shouldn't miss out on education for something part of life for half population
Fri, 19 Feb 21 06:50:18 +0500Japan finds new Covid-19 strain, while immigration centre reports infections
Infection cluster presents new challenges as country tries to overcome third wave of pandemic
Thu, 18 Feb 21 19:09:35 +0500Pakistan seeks end to Afghan violence as NATO intends to stay on
Foreign Office insists on all sides to seize historic opportunity for peace
Fri, 19 Feb 21 06:46:04 +0500Pandemic to widen skill gaps as workplaces change: report
Medical care may see less change because there is little alternative to the high level of proximity they require
Thu, 18 Feb 21 13:50:13 +0500Jerusalem's Old City turns white after rare snowfall
Snowstorm began on Wednesday evening, leading the authorities to shut down public transportation
Thu, 18 Feb 21 13:52:29 +0500Russia's Kalashnikov eyes production in India, woos gadget lovers with hi-tech shotgun
It is targeting a 60% increase in annual revenues to more than 50 billion roubles ($675.33 million) by 2025
Tue, 09 Feb 21 16:53:15 +0500Explainer: K2 — the savage mountain
Harsh terrain, extreme weather make world's second highest peak so perilous to traverse
Sun, 14 Feb 21 14:02:04 +0500Couples in Thailand tie the knot on elephants on Valentine's Day
Dancers and a band led the procession of elephants and couples
Wed, 17 Feb 21 06:18:46 +0500More permanent members will not make UNSC democratic, accountable: Pakistan
Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”
Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:30:30 +0500Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
European Union likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian president say diplomats
Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:43:06 +0500Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Further eroding confidence in the organisers’ ability to pull off the event during a coronavirus pandemic
Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:07:25 +0500'Ok to feel overwhelmed': banks tackle burnout inflamed by virus
Senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by opening up about their own vulnerabilities
Tue, 16 Feb 21 08:19:27 +0500China explores rare earth export curbs to target US defence industry: FT
China wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban
Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:27:45 +0500Ethiopia confirms widespread rape in conflict-hit north
The government has said it has zero tolerance towards sexual violence
Thu, 11 Feb 21 17:50:35 +0500BBC World News barred from airing in China: regulator
A week ago Britain’s media regulator had also revoked Chinese state television’s broadcast licence
Thu, 11 Feb 21 16:06:34 +0500Weight loss drug a 'game changer' in cutting obesity: study
2,000 people in 16 countries who took the drug lost more than 10 percent of their bodyweight
Thu, 11 Feb 21 13:13:22 +0500Not perfect, but saves lives, AstraZeneca says of Covid-19 vaccine
Drugmaker pledges to double supplies to more than 200 million doses per month by April