Bill and Milinda Gate Foundation hails Pakistan Army’s role in polio vaccination
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:36 am
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has hailed the Pakistan Army for supporting the country’s national polio drive, particularly through the involvement of community leaders and influencers.
Sri Lankan American appointed to US President’s Commission on White House Fellowship
Jun 12, 2021, at 12:32 am
George E. Gabriel, an educationist of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed to the United States President’s Commission on White House Fellowships by US President Joe Biden. He studied at Sri Lanka’s University of Kelaniya before immigrating to the United States.
Awami National Party claims Pakistani mosques collecting donations for Afghan Taliban
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:49 pm
Islamabad: Awami National Party, a key opposition party of Pakistan, has claimed donations are being collected in mosques for supporting Afghan Taliban.
Pakistan continues to use blasphemy laws to target Christian communities: Experts
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan continues to target the Christian community with the blasphemy law despite criticisms from the international arena over the issue.
Turkish forces propose to take control of Kabul airport
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Istanbul: Turkey is planning to take control of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan if the NATO allies provide support, said the Turkish Defense Minister.
Imran Khan govt may not be able to implement major conditions of IMF in budget: Aisha Ghous Pasha
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Islamabad: Punjab’s former finance minister and PMLN MNA Aisha Ghous Pasha has said Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government might not be able to implement major conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in their budget.
Pakistan criticises Afghan National Security Chief over recent remarks
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top diplomat recently said that his ministry had severed ties with Afghanistan’s national security adviser Hamdullah Mohib over his recent “brothel” comment.
Residents of Paktia protest in support of Hamdullah Mohib
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Residents of Pakistan's Paktia province recently demonstrated against Pakistan in support of Afghanistan National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib.
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan train drivers association has warned the Pakistan Railways (PR) administration that they will hold nationwide protests in case drivers of the Millat Express and Sir Syed Express are held responsible for the recent mishap in Ghotki which left over 60 people dead.
Pakistan: Two cops protecting polio vaccination workers shot dead
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Islamabad: Two Pakistani policemen, who were protecting polio vaccination workers in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan, were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, media reports said.
US expresses concern over China's 'unfair and market-distorting' industrial policies
Jun 11, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Washington: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory call on Thursday with the Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao when she expressed concern over Beijing's 'unfair and market-distorting industrial policies'.
Uygur tribunal: Former Chinese policeman discloses chilling account of treatment towards Uyghurs
Jun 11, 2021, at 10:52 pm
A former policeman has revealed the way Uyghurs were tortured in China's Xinjiang region while giving his testimony at a London-based tribunal.
China's top legislative body passes anti-sanctions law
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:47 pm
Beijing: China's top legislative body has passed an anti-sanctions law which is providing Beijing an arm to counter foreign sanctions.
Thousands of wild animals were sold at Wuhan markets in months before Covid-19 outbreak: Reports
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:41 pm
Beijing: A new research has found that thousands of animals were sold in markets in the Chinese city of Wuhan just before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ecuador to commence vaccinating children against COVID-19 from end of August: Minister
Jun 11, 2021, at 09:29 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: Ecuador plans to start vaccinating children aged three and older against COVID-19 with the Chinese Sinovac drug starting end of August, Health Minister Ximena Garzon announced in an interview to the El Comercio newspaper.
Security Council urged to bring multilateralism ‘alive’, to tackle serious global challenges
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:20 pm
New York: Rules-based multilateralism is not a simple or appealing phrase, a top European Union (EU) official told the Security Council on Thursday, “but our job is to bring it alive”.
Nine in 10 African nations set to miss urgent COVID vaccination goal
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:16 pm
New York: Nine in 10 African nations look set to miss the September target of vaccinating 10 per cent of their populations against COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO), said on Thursday.
Child labour figure rises to 160 million, as COVID puts many more at risk
Jun 11, 2021, at 05:12 pm
New York: For the first time in two decades, the number of children being put to work has risen – to 160 million worldwide, representing an increase of 8.4 million over four years – while millions of other are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new UN report launched on Thursday.
Passenger bus crashes in Pakistan, 18 dead
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:54 pm
Khuzdar: At least 18 people died as a passenger coach crashed in the Khuzdar region of Pakistan on Friday, media reports siad.
Afghanistan: UN condemns ‘horrendous attack’ on demining partner HALO Trust
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:26 pm
New York: The United Nations on Wednesday called for an investigation into the deadly attack in northern Afghanistan against the HALO Trust, a humanitarian group working to rid the country of landmines.
Two guests onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, claims company
Jun 11, 2021, at 03:58 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Two guests onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Celebrity Millennium tested positive for the novel coronavirus at the end of the trip, the company said in a press release.
Outgoing ICC Prosecutor urges Security Council to keep focus on justice in Darfur
Jun 11, 2021, at 03:49 pm
New York: The international community must stay focused on achieving justice and peace for the people of Darfur, the outgoing Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) told the Security Council on Wednesday.
COVID-19 in Pakistan: Punjab to block SIM cards of people who decide not to get vaccinated
Jun 11, 2021, at 03:44 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Punjab government has decided to block the mobile SIM cards of people who refuse to get vaccinated against coronavirus, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Car bomb attack leaves six security members dead, 10 injured
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Baghlan: A car bomb attack close to a military base in the northern province of Baghlan in Afghanistan during the early hours of Thursday left six security members dead and 10 others injured.
‘Mass deaths’ alert in Myanmar as 100,000 flee junta’s heavy weapons
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:33 pm
New York: In Myanmar, international action is needed urgently to prevent “mass deaths” there, after civilians fled attacks by so-called “junta bombs”, a top independent UN rights expert has warned.
US, allies aim to revive Blue Dot Network to counter China's BRI
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Washington: US has joined its allies to revive the Blue Dot Network to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Chinese human rights abuse: Japan, Australian ministers express deep concern over Xinjiang issue
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Melbourne: Japan and Australia’s foreign and defense ministers on Wednesday expressed strong concerns over the human rights abuses in China.
Targeting China: Florida guv Ron DeSantis signs bills to curb foreign influence
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Particularly targeting China, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the USA has signed into law a few bills which aim to curb the influence of foreign governments on state agencies and higher-education institutions.
Countering China's growing influence, US Senate passes bipartisan bill
Jun 10, 2021, at 11:32 pm
Washignton: The US Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to counter China's growing influence by investing more than $200 billion in American technology, science and research.
China: Police suppress students' protest in Jiangsu
Jun 10, 2021, at 10:59 pm
Beijing: Many college students in Jiangsu Province of China faced police brutality as they protested against transferring their undergraduates to "professional undergraduates" recently, which is a part of the country's 'education reform'.