Afghanistan: Reform commission removes 4500 members of security forces
Feb 24, 2022, at 03:19 am
Kabul: Mufti Latifullah Hakimi, head of a commission charged with bringing reform to the Islamic Emirate security forces, has said he body has expelled 4500 members.
Feb 24, 2022, at 12:14 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said corruption and money-laundering are the “most important” issues which a country like Pakistan is facing.
Pakistan: PTI Italy members paid fee through stolen credit cards
Feb 24, 2022, at 12:12 am
Milan: Several members of Pakistan's ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Italy have allegedly paid the party’s annual membership fee through stolen credit cards.
Pakistan: Rally held to demand Punjabi as official language
Feb 24, 2022, at 12:08 am
Lahore, Pakistan: Punjab Lok Sangat and other organisations recently held a rally in Punjab province of Pakistan to mark International Mother Language Day when they demanded the government to make Punjabi a compulsory subject from class one to bachelors level.
Sindhi being wiped out 'officially', claims Pakistan's Sindh United Party
Feb 24, 2022, at 12:03 am
Karachi, Pakistan: Sindh United Party (SUP) workers recently participated in demonstrations, rallies, seminars and conferences in 40 cities and towns of Pakistan's Sindh region to mark International Day of Mother Tongues.
PECA Amendment: Pakistan PM supports move despite criticisms from all corners
Feb 24, 2022, at 12:00 am
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan-led PTI government in Pakistan defended the newly promulgated ordinance amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, despite criticisms from different corners of the society.
Pakistan govt's controversial ordinance: Media organizations walk out of meeting with MIB officials
Feb 23, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Islamabad: Media representatives and journalist organizations recently walked out from a meeting with officials of Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and vowed not to hold any further engagement with the ministry until it removes a controversial ordinance.
FBI warns of Russia cyber attacks
Feb 23, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The FBI has warned US businessmen and officials of a possible surge in cyber attacks by Russian hackers in the light of new US sanctions against Russia's recognition of breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, CNN reported on Wednesday.
Senior Pakistani politician Rehman Malik dies
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:30 pm
Islamabad: Senior PPP leader and former senator Rehman Malik died in Islamabad city of Pakistan on Tuesday.
Pandemic recovery must put people first: UN Secretary-General
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:17 pm
New York: People must be at the heart of post-pandemic recovery, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a global meeting that opened on Tuesday to examine the economic and social impact of the crisis.
Ukraine: Senior UN officials decry growing risks of dangerous breaches
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:08 pm
New York: Following Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of certain areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday added her voice to the UN’s growing chorus of alarm.
Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges pointing finger at China
Feb 23, 2022, at 09:02 pm
New York: Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday, pointing finger at countries like China and Russia.
US places Malaysia to its list of highest risk destinations
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:52 pm
Washington: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Malaysia to its list of highest-risk destinations for travel.
China slams Canada over Hong Kong, Ottawa protests
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:16 pm
Ottawa/UNI/Sputnik: China's diplomatic mission in Canada slammed Ottawa for the "stark double standard" in the way the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau portrayed the Freedom Convoy in Canada and the violent protests in Hong Kong.
Ukraine crisis: Russian Parliament allows Vladimir Putin to use armed forces outside country
Feb 23, 2022, at 07:03 am
Moscow/IBNS: The Russian Parliament's upper house on Tuesday voted to allow President Vladimir Putin to use the country's army outside the territory to support separatists in Ukraine, reports said.
Hostage situation unfolds in Amsterdam Apple store
Feb 23, 2022, at 06:32 am
Netherlands/IBNS: The Amsterdam Police Tuesday confirmed that an ongoing robbery turned hostage situation is occurring at the Apple Store located in Leidseplein.
Shrinking job market, ageing population remain China's growing challenge: Report
Feb 23, 2022, at 04:09 am
Beijing: The Chinese economy is facing two way challenges amid COVID-19 imposed slowdown where the country is badly hit by the shrinking job market and an ageing population, media reports said on Monday.
China trying to acquire Ukrainian military technology: Reports
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:53 am
Beijing: China is trying to impose covert tactics to acquire Ukrainian military technology, media reports said.
Canada's House of Commons passes Emergency Act motion by a vote of 185 to 151
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:48 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's House of Commons has passed a motion by a vote of 185 to 151 to approve the Emergencies Act, invoked last week by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to end blockades in Ottawa and at several border crossings.
Pakistan: Imran Khan govt plans to promote hijab to counter Aurat March
Feb 23, 2022, at 03:36 am
Islamabad: Imran Khan-led PTI government in Pakistan is planning to hail wearing hijab in order to promote conservatism during the Aurat March to be held next month, a think tank has claimed on Tuesday.
US ready to immediately respond to Russia's recognition: White House
Feb 23, 2022, at 01:23 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US administration was expecting a statement from Russia recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics and is ready to immediately respond to this step, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
PM Boris Johnson call President Zelenskyy over Ukraine issue
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:37 pm
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss the 'deteriorating situation' in and around Ukraine.
FIR lodged against son of PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi
Feb 22, 2022, at 10:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan police have lodged an FIR against the younger son of PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi from her previous marriage and his cousin and a friend on charges of possession of liquor.
COVID-19: Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:09 pm
New York: Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and labour agencies said on Monday.
Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR
Feb 22, 2022, at 07:03 pm
New York: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged on Monday for greater protection for refugees and asylum-seekers in Europe.
New initiative to improve nutrition standards for school meals
Feb 22, 2022, at 06:31 pm
New York: A new project launched on Monday by two UN agencies aims to improve the diet of school-age children by supporting the development of nutrition standards for school meal programmes.
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:25 pm
Washignton: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said he strongly condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent”.
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has condemned Russian President Putin’s decision to "purportedly" recognize the “independence” of the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine.
Putin recognises independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine
Feb 22, 2022, at 09:19 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of two rebel-held breakaway eastern Ukrainian regions, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations' borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion.
Decision on recognising independence in 2 Ukraine regions today: Vladimir Putin
Feb 22, 2022, at 05:51 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he would decide by the end of the day whether to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, media reports said.