Pakistan World News
Wed, 28 Apr 21 18:34:57 +0500US defence secretary, army chief discuss Afghan drawdown
Pakistan will always support 'Afghan-led Afghan-owned' peace process based on mutual consensus, says Gen Qamar
Thu, 29 Apr 21 08:00:55 +0500India's coronavirus infections cross 18 million; record number of daily deaths
The country reports 379,257 new cases and 3,645 deaths, the deadliest day so far for any country hit by the pandemic
Thu, 29 Apr 21 05:45:57 +0500Afghanistan's last Jew eyes exit ahead of Taliban return
Afghanistan's last Jew, and the prospect of the Taliban's return has him preparing to say goodbye
Thu, 29 Apr 21 06:52:36 +0500Biden talks tough on China in first speech to Congress
"America won't back away from commitments to human rights and fundamental freedoms"
Thu, 29 Apr 21 08:46:31 +0500It’s about time:’ In historic first, two powerful women flank US president
Harris and Pelosi stand first and second in the presidential line of succession, respectively
Thu, 29 Apr 21 06:20:23 +0500German foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on official visit
Discusses issues of mutual interest, cronavirus challenges and Afghan peace process with FM Qureshi
Wed, 28 Apr 21 19:03:17 +0500PM Imran welcomes Saudi Arabia peace initiative with Iran
This peace initiative will strengthen the Muslim Ummah, says premier
Thu, 29 Apr 21 05:55:23 +0500Destination Dubai: jets in demand to escape India Covid horror
Patel paid $10,500 to get his parents and niece to Dubai, nearly 20 times the cost of regular tickets
Wed, 28 Apr 21 13:04:18 +0500Houthis fire drone at Saudi military air base
Saudi-led coalition says kingdom’s air defences intercepted and destroyed the drone
Thu, 29 Apr 21 05:41:20 +0500India's Covid-19 oxygen crisis: why is there a deadly crunch?
Late last year, India issued tenders for on-site oxygen plants for hospitals. But the plans were never actioned
Wed, 28 Apr 21 07:23:09 +0500Bodies pile up as Covid overwhelms India
At the same time, many countries are shutting their borders to travellers from India
Sun, 25 Apr 21 09:03:14 +0500A Sikh temple aids India's Covid patients battling for breath
A massive surge in Covid leaves many people struggling to find treatment, with hospitals overcrowded and out of oxygen
Thu, 22 Apr 21 08:17:18 +0500Gaza gravediggers and medics stretched as Covid spikes during Ramazan
Health officials say around 70% of intensive care unit beds occupied
Fri, 23 Apr 21 14:49:44 +0500Why India is facing an oxygen crisis as Covid cases mount
India is scrambling to move large quantities of medical oxygen to hospitals in New Delhi and other areas
Wed, 28 Apr 21 08:56:40 +0500China to report first population drop in five decades -FT
Said to add pressure on Beijing to roll out measures encouraging couples to have more children and avert a decline
Wed, 28 Apr 21 07:36:17 +0500PM, Bill Gates discuss next steps on Covid-19 response, polio eradication
Premier also apprises of Pakistan’s flagship climate change initiatives, including 10 billion tree tsunami project
Wed, 28 Apr 21 06:50:31 +0500Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US
The military upgrades will begin this year and be finished by 2026
Wed, 21 Apr 21 07:10:11 +0500Rouhani urges security cooperation with Pakistan
Iranian president meets FM Qureshi; expresses Tehran’s readiness to meet Pakistan's energy needs
Tue, 27 Apr 21 09:36:36 +0500French citizens, imams and police pay tribute to slain police worker
Police administrative worker, a mother of two, was stabbed in the throat on Friday
Sun, 25 Apr 21 17:10:52 +0500UK's MI6 'green-spying' on world's climate pledges
Intelligence chief Richard Moore says climate crisis is ‘foremost international foreign policy agenda item for planet’
Wed, 21 Apr 21 13:41:25 +0500London Bridge station reopens after suspicious item investigated
The station was closed as a precaution while specialist officers assessed the item.
Sun, 18 Apr 21 07:10:01 +0500Qureshi invites Afghan counterpart to Islamabad following Istanbul conference
Hopes Istanbul Process would help make Doha Agreement successful in establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan
Fri, 16 Apr 21 08:14:14 +0500Merkel says lockdowns, curfews vital to break Germany's third wave
"Intensive care workers are sending one distress call after the other. Who are we to ignore their pleas?" Merkel says.