Concern over Pakistan's growing debt: China reluctant to approve $6b ML-I loan
May 10, 2021, at 03:51 pm
Beijing: China has shown reluctance to approve a $6 billion loan for the Mainline-I (ML-I) railway track, expressing concern over Pakistan's growing debt, media reports said.
French Senate adopts resolution to support Taiwan's wider participation in WHO, other bodies
May 10, 2021, at 03:45 pm
Paris: Amid China's continuing resistance, the French Senate last week adopted a resolution to support Taiwan's participation in the activities of international organizations which also included the World Health Organization (WHO), media reports said.
Boycott call grows: Olympics sponsors evade questions over Beijing 2022
May 10, 2021, at 03:35 pm
Beijing: Several multinational companies, which are sponsoring the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, are currently evading questions related to their participation as China is currently facing intense pressure over the issue of Uyghurs.
Police arrest key suspect accused of targeting former Maldives president
May 10, 2021, at 02:24 am
Authorities in the Maldives say they have arrested a key suspect who is believed to have detonated the IED that targeted the Maldives’ former president Mohammed Nasheed on Thursday, reported Raajje TV.
India condemns killing of 50 people in Kabul attack
May 10, 2021, at 02:17 am
New Delhi: The Indian government on Sunday condemned the terror attack in Afghanistan's capital Kabul city which left 50 people killed.
Nepal: 26 MPs test COVID-19 positive just ahead of PM's vote of confidence
May 10, 2021, at 01:36 am
Kathmandu: As many as 26 Nepali Members of Parliament have tested COVID-19 positive ahead of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's vote of confidence scheduled for next Monday, media reports said.
Conflict over COVID-19: Pakistan traders to continue commercial activities despite rise in cases
May 09, 2021, at 09:38 pm
Islamabad: A conflict has emerged between Pakistani traders and the government over the issue of COVID-19 as the All Pakistan Traders Association had announced it would continue to carry out all commercial activities starting tomorrow until a day before Eid celebration.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says Imran Khan should apologies, step down over IMF deal
May 09, 2021, at 09:35 pm
Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Prime Minister Imran Khan should apologise for the IMF deal which is believed to have ruined the economy.
Most of debris from China’s CZ-5B heavy-lift vehicle burns up in Earth’s atmosphere: CMSEO
May 09, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Beijing/UNI: Fragments of China’s Long March 5B (Chang Zheng 5B, or CZ-5B) rocket that launched with the first module for the country’s orbital station last month entered the Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on Sunday, the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said.
COVID-19 ravages Islamabad: Malaysia imposes travel ban on Pakistan
May 09, 2021, at 08:21 pm
Islamabad: The Malaysian government has decided to impose a travel ban on Pakistan amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia tests COVID-19 negative
May 09, 2021, at 08:14 pm
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia on Sunday tested negative for COVID-19, media reports said.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan residents reel under severe power cuts amid Ramadan
May 09, 2021, at 01:37 pm
People in Gilgit-Baltistan region are protesting the rising power cut cases even when the nation is observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Beijing influence: PML-N president Shehbaz meets Chinese, British envoys
May 09, 2021, at 01:19 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif recently met Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner separately.
May 09, 2021, at 01:14 pm
It seems that religion has gripped Pakistan and been given more priority by people and authorities even at a time when the country is battling the dangerous wave of COVID-19.
Pakistan Power Division submits plan to tackle rising circular debt, tariff from plants under CPEC
May 09, 2021, at 01:04 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Power Division has submitted a comprehensive circular debt management plan to the federal cabinet where it has recommended to clear Rs 435 billion worth principal loan of power plants under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the next 13 years instead of making immediate payments, media reports said on Saturday.
Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility
May 09, 2021, at 12:58 pm
Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.
Resetting Ties: Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Saudi Arabia for three days
May 09, 2021, at 12:50 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has commenced his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to reset ties with its old ally.
Afghanistan: Blasts occur close to girl's school in Kabul, 30 killed
May 09, 2021, at 05:57 am
Kabul: At least 30 people were killed as three blasts rocked close to Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in west of Kabul on Saturday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan residents reel under severe power cuts amid Ramadan
May 09, 2021, at 05:43 am
People in Gilgit-Baltistan region are protesting the rising power cut cases even when the nation is observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Beijing influence: PML-N president Shehbaz meets Chinese, British envoys
May 09, 2021, at 05:40 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif recently met Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner separately.
Pakistan Power Division submits plan to tackle rising circular debt, tariff from plants under CPEC
May 09, 2021, at 05:29 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's Power Division has submitted a comprehensive circular debt management plan to the federal cabinet where it has recommended to clear Rs 435 billion worth principal loan of power plants under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the next 13 years instead of making immediate payments, media reports said on Saturday.
Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility
May 09, 2021, at 05:25 am
Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.
Resetting Ties: Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Saudi Arabia for three days
May 09, 2021, at 05:21 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan has commenced his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to reset ties with its old ally.
Sri Lanka approves Pfizer vaccine, orders five million doses
May 09, 2021, at 04:18 am
Sri Lanka has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use and prepared a purchase order for five million doses, an official said.
Sri Lanka condemns bomb attack on ex Maldives president
May 09, 2021, at 04:15 am
Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, and expressed solidarity with the island nation’s people and government.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia form Supreme Coordination Council
May 09, 2021, at 04:12 am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have decided to form a Supreme Coordination Council for close coordination between the two countries, Dawn reported.
Chinese Covid vaccine processed in Pakistan to be available by May end: Minister
May 09, 2021, at 04:03 am
The first batch of a Chinese made Covid 19 vaccine being processed in Pakistan would be available for use by May end, a senior Minister said.
China reluctant to approve loan to Pakistan citing mounting debt
May 09, 2021, at 03:59 am
Expressing concern over Pakistan’s growing debt, China has shown reluctance to approve USD 6 billion loan for the Mainline-I (ML-I) railway track -- the single largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor -- according to the record of a meeting and senior Pakistani officials, Express Tribune reported.
First consignment of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrives in Pakistan
May 09, 2021, at 03:56 am
The first consignment of the Oxford University-developed coronavirus vaccine AstraZeneca arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, Daily Pakistan reported.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to strengthen “upward trajectory” in bilateral ties
May 09, 2021, at 03:48 am
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to fortify the "upward trajectory" in bilateral ties, according to a communiqué on Saturday, Tribune reported.