Pakistan World News
Fri, 28 May 21 07:54:19 +0500South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
Thu, 27 May 21 17:03:38 +0500UN body orders probe of 'systematic' abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas
Resolution tabled by Pakistan debated during special session focused on surge in deadly violence in Gaza this month
Fri, 28 May 21 07:03:01 +0500Malaysian volunteer undertakers struggle to cope as Covid cases surge
The volunteer team has grown in size to more than 2,000 members, but still struggling to keep up
Thu, 27 May 21 18:32:43 +0500India accuses Twitter of trying to 'undermine' its legal system
Social media giant's concerns over freedom of expression in India draw sharp rebuke from New Delhi
Fri, 28 May 21 08:12:28 +0500Mexico sees glimmer of light at end of Covid tunnel
Mexico's confirmed Covid-19 death toll of more than 222,000 is the fourth highest in the world
Thu, 27 May 21 12:50:46 +0500UN rights chief says Israeli strikes on Gaza may be war crimes
Michelle Bachelet says her office had verified the deaths of 270 Palestinians in Gaza
Thu, 27 May 21 16:52:01 +0500Armenia says six soldiers captured by Azerbaijan at border
The capture of soldiers comes at a delicate time for PM Nikol Pashinyan ahead of snap elections next month
Thu, 27 May 21 16:41:09 +0500Iran sentences activist to 30 months jail, flogging
Mohammadi, 49, a campaigner against death penalty, was spokeswoman for the Defenders of Human Rights Centre in Iran
Thu, 27 May 21 14:45:19 +0500Synagogue, mosque and church to join under one roof in Berlin
The building, with a tall square tower, will contain separate rooms for religious services
Fri, 28 May 21 06:40:20 +0500Germany says committed genocide in Namibia during colonial rule
German colonial settlers killed tens of thousands of indigenous Herero and Nama people in 1904-1908 massacres
Thu, 27 May 21 15:33:56 +0500'Only 0.3% of Covid vaccine doses have gone to low-income countries'
Vaccinating everyone, everywhere is the only way to end the pandemic, says UN chief
Thu, 27 May 21 13:50:56 +0500Hong Kong woman breaks record for fastest ascent of Everest
Tsang Yin-hung scales 29,031 feet mountain in a record time of 25 hours and 50 minutes
Thu, 27 May 21 09:11:06 +0500Many teachers pressed into Indian poll duty became virus victims, families say
Education minister says only three teachers died while on polling duty, dismisses teachers' union 1,600 figure
Thu, 27 May 21 06:23:45 +0500Afghanistan unlikely coronavirus stopover for Pakistani workers
Thousands of workers are hoping to reach the kingdom after first spending two weeks in Kabul
Thu, 27 May 21 08:27:17 +0500Pakistan calls upon UN to play role for resolution of Palestine, Kashmir disputes
Oppressed people in both territories have faced worst form of human rights violations, says FM Qureshi
Wed, 26 May 21 11:53:49 +0500No armed pressure group allowed to dictate govt policy, Qureshi tells EU lawmakers
Expresses disappointment over adoption of resolution in EU Parliament on blasphemy laws in Pakistan
Wed, 26 May 21 04:44:53 +0500Pakistan presents blueprint for ‘ties’ to Biden admin
Plan seeks cooperation not based on security, defence but economy, trade and business
Sun, 23 May 21 08:11:21 +0500Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US
Thu, 20 May 21 08:05:55 +0500PM Imran, Chinese premier reaffirm resolve to strengthen Pak-China ties
The two leaders hold telephonic conversation in light of Pak-China diplomatic ties' 70th anniversary
Thu, 20 May 21 09:11:06 +0500Fire breaks out at Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo
FO spokesperson says no injuries reported as all staff had safely evacuated
Mon, 17 May 21 05:07:03 +0500OIC pushes UNSC for ‘swift’ end to Israeli attacks
FMs of the bloc ask council to assume its responsibility towards Palestinians
Mon, 17 May 21 08:54:08 +0500Qureshi strongly condemns violence by Israeli forces in Palestine
Foreign minister receives Palestinian ambassador, reassures him of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to pacify situation
Mon, 17 May 21 05:24:00 +0500Relentless Gaza blitz fails to move UNSC
Secretary General Guterres says ‘fighting must stop immediately’