Pakistan World News
Sat, 24 Sep 22 08:38:44 +0500US announces $327m humanitarian aid package for Afghanistan
Total US funding for Afghanistan now sits at $1.1B since the Taliban took over in August 2021
Sat, 24 Sep 22 07:33:22 +0500Turkey sending 3,000 police to Qatar to help secure World Cup
Last month Pakistan's cabinet approved an agreement allowing government to offer troops for security at the tournament
Sat, 24 Sep 22 06:07:51 +0500U.S. adjusts sanctions to help Iranians evade online surveillance, censorship
Public outrage in Iran over Amini's death showed no sign of abating after days of protests in Tehran and other cities
Sat, 24 Sep 22 06:44:24 +0500Typhoon lashes central Japan killing two
Power was also cut to about 120,000 households, supplier Chubu Electric Power Grid Co said
Sat, 24 Sep 22 06:31:08 +0500Canada braces for possibly historic storm in Hurricane Fiona
Experts predicted high winds, storm surges and heavy rainfall from Fiona
Thu, 22 Sep 22 06:42:26 +0500UN experts urge member states to help floods-hit Pakistan
The raging floods have affected over 33 million of the country's approximately 220 million people
Fri, 23 Sep 22 18:20:38 +0500Ukraine says it downed four Iranian drones used by Russian forces
Such actions by Tehran are against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, says spokesperson
Fri, 23 Sep 22 14:55:10 +0500Iranian state-organised marchers call for execution of 'rioters'
Demonstrations follow warning from authorities when army told Iranians it would confront 'enemies' behind unrest
Fri, 23 Sep 22 15:11:26 +0500Global protests demand climate change compensation ahead of COP27
Young activists urge rich countries to pay for damage that global warming is inflicting upon the poor
Tue, 20 Sep 22 12:36:15 +0500One person dying of hunger every four seconds: NGOs
In an open letter to UNGA gathering, 238 organisations express outrage at skyrocketing hunger levels
Fri, 23 Sep 22 11:20:54 +0500Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home
The immigration bureau said she was using invalid travel documents
Thu, 22 Sep 22 05:57:26 +0500Hurricane Fiona heads to Bermuda, up to 8 dead in Puerto Rico
An estimated 1.07 million homes and businesses remained without power in Puerto Rico by midday on Wednesday
Wed, 21 Sep 22 09:11:18 +0500Ardern says Christchurch Call anti-online hate project gets new tech investments
Partners in the initiative will work together to build and test a set of privacy-enhancing technologies
Wed, 21 Sep 22 09:11:42 +0500Hong Kong flags COVID quarantine policy change, wants an orderly opening-up
The changes could be announced this week, other local media reported
Thu, 22 Sep 22 17:15:54 +0500Khar stresses importance of women's role in addressing global issues
Women disproportionately affected by global issues and crises, says MoS at event hosted by Germany on UNGA sidelines
Thu, 22 Sep 22 10:52:15 +0500Bilawal says Pakistan has not recognised Taliban govt
Says India did not come to Pakistan’s aid ‘nor did we ask for it’
Wed, 14 Sep 22 08:06:19 +0500PM Shehbaz to leave for Uzbekistan tomorrow on two-day visit
Premier to attend SCO annual meeting along with other leaders, members and heads of organisations
Wed, 21 Sep 22 13:22:21 +0500Pakistan gets another debt relief of $160m from Japan
Tokyo also decides to extend Emergency Grant Aid of $7m in response to damages caused by flood disaster
Wed, 21 Sep 22 10:52:16 +0500Floods kill over 300 in Nigeria this year, and could worsen -emergency agency
More than 100,000 people have been displaced by flooding since the start of the rainy season
Thu, 22 Sep 22 13:20:51 +0500Japan vows all-out support to help flood-devastated Pakistan
Statement comes after Japan’s ambassador called on COAS Gen Bajwa at the GHQ, says ISPR
Tue, 20 Sep 22 19:11:47 +0500Stern action demanded as scourge of fascist Hindutva spreads terror in UK
Street agitation, irreligious accusations happened in Leicester after India lost cricket match to Pakistan
Thu, 08 Sep 22 07:46:30 +0500Saudi minister visits COAS, expresses grief over flood devastation
ISPR says Gen Bajwa, Saudi defence minister disccused matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence among others
Mon, 12 Sep 22 10:09:24 +0500United Arab Emirates tourism revenue tops $5 billion in the first half of 2022, vice president says
"The expectations is for "a strong tourism recovery in the upcoming winter season"