Pakistan World News
Thu, 01 Sep 22 08:00:17 +0500IMF provisionally agrees on $2.9 bln loan for Sri Lanka
The IMF programme, spread over 48 months, will aim to raise government revenue to support fiscal consolidation
Thu, 01 Sep 22 19:04:44 +0500From Pakistan to Texas, big rains after extreme heat deliver double punch
Experts believe same places can be expected to experience both flooding and drought in a hotter climate
Thu, 01 Sep 22 14:39:53 +0500Low rate of flood insurance cover spells danger as climate crisis deepens
Torrential rains and flooding have also submerged a third of Pakistan
Wed, 31 Aug 22 07:38:23 +0500Last Soviet leader Gorbachev, who ended Cold War and won Nobel prize, dies aged 91
World leaders were quick to pay tribute
Thu, 01 Sep 22 18:44:47 +0500Putin denies Gorbachev a state funeral and will stay away
Gorbachev, unloved at home for chaos that his 'perestroika' reforms unleashed, will be buried on Saturday
Thu, 01 Sep 22 14:40:16 +0500Indian troops join Russian military exercise despite US concerns
Indian Army contingent ‘arrived at the exercise location and over the next seven days will undertake joint manoeuvres’
Thu, 01 Sep 22 16:40:05 +0500Pakistani, Afghan officials agree to bolster bilateral trade
Pakistani authorities demand abolishment of export tax imposed on coal from Afghan side
Wed, 31 Aug 22 13:15:28 +0500India to commission first home-built carrier, but short of jets on deck
INS Vikrant will not have its own fleet of fighter jets on deck and instead will rely on few Russian-designed aircraft
Wed, 31 Aug 22 12:48:54 +0500Pakistan doesn't want to be a plaything in anyone’s hands: President Alvi
Islamabad wants good relations with everyone as world is going through economic turmoil, says Arif Alvi
Tue, 30 Aug 22 16:49:08 +0500Saudi Arabia to restore five historical mosques related to Prophet’s era
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is said to have prayed at Al-Fath Mosque in Al-Jamoum area after Fatah-e-Makkah
Tue, 16 Aug 22 17:23:11 +0500WATCH: Saudi crown prince leads annual washing of Holy Kaaba
Annual customary washing of Islam’s holiest shrine was held using Zamzam water
Mon, 29 Aug 22 14:19:53 +0500India's status as world's fastest growing major economy to be short-lived: poll
Asia's third-largest economy is grappling with persistently high unemployment and inflation
Sun, 28 Aug 22 18:24:30 +0500Princess Diana's unique Ford Escort fetches $850,000 at auction
RS Turbo Series 1 usually made in white but royal family asked for Diana's to be painted black ‘for discretion’
Thu, 25 Aug 22 09:05:56 +0500Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'
Security in Nara on the day of the shooting had been widely seen as insufficient, experts have said
Tue, 30 Aug 22 07:16:10 +0500World shows solidarity with Pakistan
Prince Charles, Chinese premier, US lawmakers express grief over deluge disaster
Thu, 25 Aug 22 06:20:44 +0500Economic cooperation to be pivot of Pakistan, Qatar ties: PM Shehbaz
Premier thanks Qatari hosts for inviting him; says bilateral relations to open doors for new opportunities
Sun, 21 Aug 22 13:22:16 +0500Japan PM tests positive for Covid, cancels African development conference trip
Kishida's infection comes as Japan experiences a record resurgence in coronavirus cases through July and August
Fri, 19 Aug 22 12:04:25 +0500Attack on Salman Rushdie ‘unjustifiable’, says Imran
Ex-PM says anger regarding Rushdie understandable, terms attack 'terrible, sad'
Fri, 19 Aug 22 11:57:57 +0500CAIR condemns Islamophobic attack on Muslims protesters in US
Attackers allegedly harassed protesters, shouting 'stupid Muslims, get out'
Wed, 17 Aug 22 08:41:49 +0500Rogue Taliban commander killed by Islamic Emirate forces
Prior to his killing, Mahdi had reportedly hoped to win back Irani influence
Sat, 16 Jul 22 06:40:56 +0500Pakistan to receive $1.17bn tranche in three to six weeks: IMF
Spokesperson says hoping disbursement will help stabilise economy, help expand social safety net to most vulnerable
Thu, 28 Jul 22 15:28:53 +0500'Govt committed to unlock full potential of CPEC', PM tells Chinese envoy
Premier Shehbaz also appreciates China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and development
Mon, 18 Jul 22 16:29:41 +0500Kashmiris to mark 75th Accession to Pakistan Day tomorrow
Widescale programmes will be held to observe historic day across AJK, IIOJK and in other parts of the world