Pakistan World News
Wed, 08 Sep 21 06:00:12 +0500France's Lafarge loses ruling in Syria 'crimes against humanity' case
Accused of paying nearly $15.3m to terrorist groups including the Islamic State to keep its cement factory running
Wed, 08 Sep 21 07:48:51 +0500Qatar says Taliban show 'pragmatism', should be judged by actions
Qatar, a US ally, has emerged as a key player both in evacuations and diplomacy on Afghanistan
Wed, 08 Sep 21 07:25:37 +0500Fire in Indonesia prison kills 41 in block crowded to more than 3 times capacity
The prison in Tangerang housed more than 2,000 inmates in total, far exceeding its 600 capacity
Wed, 08 Sep 21 08:44:23 +0500Major earthquake shakes Mexico, leaving one dead
Bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Mexico is one of the most seismically active places in the world
Wed, 08 Sep 21 07:44:48 +0500As its rivers shrink, Iraq thirsts for regional cooperation
Iran and Turkey are building big dams to solve their own lack of water, but regional cooperation is patchy
Tue, 07 Sep 21 14:27:06 +0500Afghan war veterans get top post in new set-up
Mullah Hassan Akhund to head 33-member cabinet; Mullah Baradar named deputy
Tue, 07 Sep 21 20:32:54 +0500Mullah Akhund, a veteran Taliban and a loyal friend
Co-founder of Taliban movement, new Afghan PM was close aide of late founder Mullah Omar
Tue, 07 Sep 21 17:58:39 +0500Taliban deny Pakistan’s interference
Spokesperson says group acting with ‘complete freedom’
Tue, 07 Sep 21 04:52:32 +0500Taliban assure Pakistan of addressing security concerns
Spokesperson announces end to war in Afghanistan after Panjshir falls
Wed, 08 Sep 21 07:48:48 +0500Marie-Antoinette diamonds up for auction in Geneva
In 2018 a pearl and diamond pendant that belonged to French queen was snapped up for $36 million
Tue, 07 Sep 21 12:50:50 +0500Victorious Taliban gloat over ruins of CIA's Afghan base
Complex was once one of the most secure sites in Afghanistan, sited on dusty plain near the former US Eagle Base camp
Thu, 02 Sep 21 17:38:21 +0500Attacks on Muslims becoming 'routine' in Modi's India: report
Anti-Muslim violence has risen since 2014 under Hindu nationalist government of PM Modi, reports BBC
Sun, 05 Sep 21 17:22:17 +0500Indian, Pakistani veterans see slim chance of full-scale war
Former military officers call for ‘political engagement’ to resolve long-pending disputes, including the Kashmir issue
Tue, 07 Sep 21 06:57:40 +0500India 'prepares for the worst' ahead of possible Covid-19 third wave
Beds have been added at facilities, hospitals are working to ensure ample supplies of oxygen
Sun, 05 Sep 21 05:22:35 +0500ISI chief visits Kabul to meet Taliban leadership
Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed reportedly meets top Afghan leadership and certain foreign envoys
Fri, 03 Sep 21 11:10:04 +0500Qureshi urges world to stay engaged, Raab firm UK won’t recognise Taliban rule
Pakistan, UK FMs say the two countries 'share interest' in peaceful, stable Afghanistan.
Sat, 04 Sep 21 09:24:12 +0500British Kashmiris protest Geelani's forced burial by Indian forces
Slam inhumane act; hold India responsible for Hurriyat leader's death.
Sat, 04 Sep 21 15:52:45 +0500Iraqi prime minister set to visit Pakistan
Mustafa al-Kadhimi visit to Islamabad in the next few days aims to strengthen bilateral relations, says envoy
Tue, 07 Sep 21 08:01:05 +0500Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
Leaders from both sides discussed prospects for developing strategic cooperation
Sat, 04 Sep 21 09:06:32 +0500Three of seven New Zealand attack victims are in critical condition: PM
The attacker was shot dead by police on Friday, after launching his stabbing spree
Fri, 03 Sep 21 13:49:38 +0500US ships 6.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccines to Pakistan
Doses to arrive in time to assist Pakistani government in mitigating the fourth Covid-19 wave, says US embassy
Sat, 04 Sep 21 09:06:34 +0500New Zealand reports first death from Delta variant of Covid-19
About 1.7 million people in Auckland, the nation's largest city, have been in strict level 4 lockdown since mid-August
Fri, 03 Sep 21 13:58:42 +0500Turkey ends quarantine for Covid vaccinated Pakistani visitors
Travel rules for Pakistan, Bangladesh and India have been eased, says Interior Ministry