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.
EU, US condemn bombing of girls' school in Kabul
May 09, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The European Union and the United States have condemned the Saturday bombing of a girls’ school in the Afghan capital Kabul, which killed at least 53 people and wounded 151 others.
New York shooting leaves woman, child wounded: Police
May 09, 2021, at 02:53 pm
New York/Sputnik: A woman and a child have been shot in Times Square, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told Sputnik, adding that the search for the suspect continues.
US: Florida's Aventura Mall shooting leaves at least three injured, say reports
May 09, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington/Sputnik: At least three people were injured in a shooting at a mall in Aventura, Florida, local media report.
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.
US to WHO: Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting
May 09, 2021, at 12:43 pm
The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.
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.
US defence officials discuss progress of withdrawal from Afghanistan
May 09, 2021, at 05:33 am
Washignton: American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today.
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.
Invite Taiwan as observer during upcoming annual meeting: US tells WHO
May 09, 2021, at 05:16 am
The United States has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer at the upcoming annual meeting of the World Health Assembly.
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.
Pakistan: Sana Ramchan becomes first woman Hindu Assistant Commissioner
May 09, 2021, at 03:45 am
Sana Ramchand has become Pakistan’s first Hindu woman to be appointed as an Assistant Commissioner, Daily Pakistan reported. Ramchand, who cleared the Competitive Examination for Central Superior Services (CSS) 2020, said she had expected to succeed in the grueling test.
COVID-19 stings Pakistan: 120 fresh deaths recorded
May 08, 2021, at 07:16 pm
Pakistan has reported 120 fresh deaths related to COVID-19, taking the death toll due to the deadly virus to 18,797, media reports said.
Golden Week Holiday: Japanese join Tibet Festival Japan
May 08, 2021, at 06:09 pm
Japanese and Tibetans in Japan recently joined the 4-day online Tibet Festival Japan which was hosted by the Tibet House Japan.
China targets G7 for slamming Beijing over numerous issues like Xinjiang, Hong Kong
May 08, 2021, at 05:41 pm
Beijing: China recently targeted G7 leaders for commenting on Beijing on several issues including Xinjiang.