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Thu, 18 Nov 21 15:13:53 +0500
At UN, Pakistan urges international community to unfreeze Afghan assets
Ambassador Munir Akram says spoilers in the war-torn country ‘must be isolated and exposed’

Thu, 18 Nov 21 17:37:30 +0500
Biden approval plummets to all-time low of 36%: poll
US president hit hard for handling of coronavirus pandemic, climate change, economy, foreign policy

Thu, 18 Nov 21 17:56:33 +0500
India orders probe into shooting of two civilians in IIOJK
Deaths of Mohammad Altaf Bhat and Mudasir Ahmed Gul sparked outrage in the occupied territory

Thu, 18 Nov 21 17:28:30 +0500
Police guard Indian actor after hit film sparks caste furore
'Jai Bhim' is a legal drama based on the true story of an activist lawyer fighting for a tribal woman

Thu, 18 Nov 21 18:40:41 +0500
Turkey frees Israeli couple held for photographing Erdogan's residence
PM Bennett thanks President Erdogan for helping to resolve the affair

Thu, 18 Nov 21 17:28:39 +0500
65 bodies found in hidden mass grave in Mexico
Victims were killed between 2011-2012 in showdown between gangs, local media reports

Thu, 18 Nov 21 07:43:54 +0500
Last resort: German hospitals sound alarm in pandemic surge
Only one in four German hospitals are able to maintain a regular intensive care service at the moment

Thu, 18 Nov 21 15:28:58 +0500
Putin says West taking Russia's 'red lines' too lightly
Kremlin leader describes relations with the United States as 'unsatisfactory'

Thu, 18 Nov 21 14:08:24 +0500
Pfizer signs $5.3 billion US deal to supply Covid-19 antiviral pills
The drugmaker applied for emergency authorisation of the drug, branded as Paxlovid, this week

Thu, 18 Nov 21 16:03:30 +0500
Explainer: Should everyone get a Covid booster?
Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move — though some have expressed misgivings

Thu, 18 Nov 21 13:44:19 +0500
‘Spiritual journey’: Sikh devotee discovers why Guru Nanak travelled to Pakistan
Amardeep Singh attempts to retrace interfaith coexistence through the footsteps of his religion's founder

Sun, 14 Nov 21 17:13:53 +0500
Taliban hold military parade with US-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength
Exercise involves dozens of US-made M117 armoured security vehicles with MI-17 helicopters patrolling overhead

Sun, 14 Nov 21 15:25:16 +0500
As UAE waits for US F-35s, Russia pitches new warplane in Dubai
For the first time Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate has been shown outside Russia and visited by an Emirati delegation

Tue, 16 Nov 21 10:41:54 +0500
Turkey arrests suspect in connection with Haitian president's murder
Group of Colombian mercenaries emerge as main suspects though nobody has been charged or convicted in connection

Tue, 16 Nov 21 18:13:43 +0500
US lowers Covid travel warnings for Pakistan
CDC advises against travel to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Iceland amid rising virus cases

Tue, 16 Nov 21 11:45:19 +0500
Taliban asks UN for a seat at the table
Spokesperson says Taliban govt seeks positive ties with all countries, including US

Sat, 13 Nov 21 17:43:30 +0500
Saudi Arabia launches app to facilitate overseas Umrah pilgrims
Service can be availed after registering on ‘Quddum’ platform, reads official statement

Fri, 12 Nov 21 12:13:55 +0500
Troika Plus 'crucial' to resolve Afghan issues, says PM
Premier meets special envoys of Troika Plus, urges global powers to unfreeze Afghanistan's assets

Mon, 15 Nov 21 18:36:19 +0500
Ukraine announces cash reward to boost Covid vaccination drive 
Country has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Europe and is grappling with its worst phrase of pandemic

Sun, 07 Nov 21 11:53:26 +0500
Two Pakistani activists take centre stage at Glasgow climate march
Over 100,000 people braved cold and rain to march through the streets of Glasgow

Thu, 04 Nov 21 10:59:34 +0500
COP26: UK pledges £55m to Pakistan to fight climate change
Pakistan ranked as 8th most vulnerable country to climate change

Tue, 02 Nov 21 08:51:32 +0500
Protocol on Joint Security Commission signed with Uzbekistan
NSA Yusuf says both countries to collaborate in diverse fields including security, defence and associated issues

Tue, 02 Nov 21 15:54:20 +0500
Humanitarian needs rising rapidly in Afghanistan: UN
Refugee agency says conflict displaced 3.5m Afghans inside their country, plane carrying winter relief heads to Kabul



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