Pakistan World News
Sat, 09 Oct 21 18:03:50 +0500WATCH: China's Xi vows 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
Historical task of reunification of motherland must be fulfilled, and will definitely be fulfilled, says president
Sun, 10 Oct 21 08:31:29 +0500World should send pledged aid to Afghans to avert economic, refugee crisis: UNHCR
New challenges since Taliban takeover, supplies need to be taken on special flights due to lack of commercial flights
Sat, 09 Oct 21 16:32:16 +0500Are Muslims in India going through a period of fear and helplessness?
A wave of hate crimes against Muslims in several parts of India has left them vulnerable
Sat, 09 Oct 21 13:38:21 +0500Lebanon plunges into darkness after running out of electricity
Two largest power stations of the Mediterranean nation have been closed due to fuel shortage, official says
Sat, 09 Oct 21 15:17:52 +0500Taliban warn US not to 'destabilise' regime
Nothing should be done to weaken the existing government in Afghanistan, says acting FM Muttaqi
Fri, 08 Oct 21 20:53:09 +0500US delegation to meet Taliban in first high-level talks since Afghan pullout
A high-level US delegation will meet with senior Taliban representatives in Doha on Saturday and Sunday
Sat, 09 Oct 21 10:43:03 +0500Afghans flock to Iranian border, but few can cross
For those without their papers attempting to cross, the experience can be harrowing
Sat, 09 Oct 21 10:34:22 +0500Anxiety and fear for women in Taliban stronghold
Despite Taliban promises of a softer rule this time around, women remain depressed and unclear
Sat, 09 Oct 21 16:23:45 +0500‘Washington no longer desires broad-based ties with Islamabad’
We have no interest in returning to the days of a hyphenated India and Pakistan, says Wendy Sherman
Sun, 10 Oct 21 08:31:41 +0500Philippine Nobel winner Ressa calls Facebook 'biased against facts'
Facebook's algorithms 'prioritise the spread of lies laced with anger and hate over facts,' says veteran journalist
Sat, 09 Oct 21 05:46:10 +0500US appeals court reinstates Texas abortion law, two days after it was halted
The Texas abortion law, which took effect on September 1, makes no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest
Sun, 10 Oct 21 08:30:51 +0500UN urges nations to spend more on species protection as new pact talks begin
Environmental groups say there is no time to lose when it comes to protecting habitats and slowing extinction rates
Sat, 09 Oct 21 12:30:19 +0500Iran's first president Abolhassan Banisadr dies
Banisadr at times referred to as 'Khomeini's spiritual son' elected president of Islamic Republic of Iran in 1980
Sat, 09 Oct 21 07:34:28 +0500As Brazil passes 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, vaccines offer hope worst is over
Deaths are down 80% from peak of 3,000 per day in April, Brazil no longer has one of world's highest daily death tolls
Fri, 08 Oct 21 15:20:33 +0500Iran says dialogue with Saudi Arabia on 'right track'
We have achieved results and agreements, says Iranian FM
Sat, 09 Oct 21 06:01:31 +0500Singapore PM says Covid-19 'new normal' could take up to 6 months
Singapore has been reporting more than 3,000 daily Covid infections over the past few days, most asymptomatic or mild
Fri, 08 Oct 21 16:02:12 +0500Russia invites China to attend talks on Afghanistan
Beijing supports all international efforts conducive to promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, says spox
Mon, 04 Oct 21 04:39:03 +0500Islamabad turns to Pakistani American for Biden-Imran call
President has parted ways with the ritual of talking to prime ministers
Sun, 03 Oct 21 10:59:12 +0500Ecuador police, military enter Guayaquil jail amid violence
Ecuador is suffering a wave of violence at its prisons, which house some 39,000 people
Fri, 01 Oct 21 08:23:14 +0500US bill an attempt to ‘pass the buck’: FM
Qureshi holds talks with Danish counterpart Jeppe Kofod
Sat, 02 Oct 21 11:48:04 +0500More destruction feared in La Palma as lava pours from new volcano vent
Volcano has thrown out 80 million cubic metres of molten rock, doubling the amount expelled during last major eruption
Sun, 03 Oct 21 05:20:45 +0500PM, Tajik president exchange views on Afghanistan
Two leaders expressed satisfaction on existing bilateral cooperation, reaffirmed resolve to continue mutual efforts
Thu, 30 Sep 21 10:09:56 +0500Taliban ranks banned from conducting house searches, ‘stealing’ properties
Interim PM issues decrees, orders military, interior and defence ministry officials to return to military bases