Bilawal Bhutto Zardari slams PTI govt, says Pakistan suffering unprecedented economic devastation
Feb 22, 2022, at 03:32 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is one of the key opposition leaders of Pakistan, on Monday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for allegedly "backtracking on all its promises"
Pakistan govt planning to borrow people's gold to increase gold reserve
Feb 22, 2022, at 02:43 am
Islamabad: Pakistan, a nation which is facing tough economic challenges for the past several years, is planning a proposal to borrow gold biscuits and bars from the people to increase foreign exchange reserves that remain on a sliding path despite taking over $5 billion loans in the past three months from bilateral and multilateral creditors, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistani national sentenced in US for health care fraud, money laundering conspiracy
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:45 am
Illinois, US: A Pakistani man has been sentenced in the Northern District of Illinois in the United States for a health care fraud scheme and money laundering conspiracy.
Pakistan: Local manufacturers irked by presence of low quality Iranian bakery products
Feb 22, 2022, at 01:41 am
Islamabad: Pakistani local manufacturers are finding it tough as low-quality cooking oil, bakery and confectionery items, and cheap smuggled Iranian dairy products have found a place on the retailers’ shelves in low-end markets across the country.
Pakistan govt ready to regulate social media through ordinance
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:50 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government is all set to promulgate an ordinance declaring defamation of people and institutions on social media a cognisable offence, with jail term being increased from two to five years, a move seen by experts as another attempt made to regulate social media.
Pakistan: TTP claims responsibility of grenade attack on Peshawar police check post
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:39 pm
Peshawar, Pakistan: Pakistan’s banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the hand grenade attack which took place in the Phandu region of Peshawar city, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan releases 46 TTP prisoners
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:32 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani government recently released 46 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners with an aim of a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement with the banned terrorist group, media reports said.
Australia wants explanation from China on ship-aircraft laser incident
Feb 21, 2022, at 11:01 pm
Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday.
Laws passed by PTI govt will be used against PM Imran Khan in future: Maryam
Feb 21, 2022, at 10:22 pm
Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said that the laws which the PTI-led government is passing will be used against Prime Minister Imran Khan and company in future.
UN top court to hear Rohingya genocide today
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:48 pm
The Hague/UNI: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will resume hearing on the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar on Monday and the junta government is expected to represent the country in place of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Bangladesh: Fire triggered by gas explosion in Mymensingh leaves 3 children dead
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:43 pm
Mymensingh: A fire triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in Bangladesh's Mymensingh town on Monday left at least three children dead, media reports said.
China to impose sanction on US over Taiwan
Feb 21, 2022, at 08:30 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China decided to take measures against the United States over the sale of weapons to Taiwan and impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, adding that China would continue to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty.
UNICEF provides support to all public school teachers in Afghanistan for 2 months
Feb 21, 2022, at 06:06 pm
Kabul: As part of efforts to ensure all school-age girls and boys in Afghanistan go to school and learn, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency cash support to all public education teachers for the months of January and February.
Ukraine Issue: Joe Biden accepts joint summit with Vladimir Putin
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:05 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden is open to hold a joint summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided that there is no "assault on Ukraine" in the coming days, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Pakistan: Security forces kill five terrorists
Feb 21, 2022, at 03:53 am
North Waziristan: Pakistan security forces have killed at least five terrorists in North Waziristan, media reports said on Sunday.
Antony Blinken concerned over Russia, Belarus' Joint Drills
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:57 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday he was concerned about Russia and Belarus' decision to extend joint drills.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine forces for escalation in Donbas
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:33 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that the recent escalation in eastern Ukraine was the result of the actions of Kiev's forces, the Kremlin said Sunday.
Ukraine shares security situation with France
Feb 21, 2022, at 02:02 am
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he had discussed the current security situation in Donbas with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and told him that Kiev stands for intensifying the peace process.
Evidence shows Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945: Boris Johnson on Ukraine issue
Feb 21, 2022, at 01:09 am
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said evidence has showed Russia is planning "the biggest war in Europe since 1945".
Queen Elizabeth tests COVID-19 positive
Feb 20, 2022, at 11:15 pm
London: Queen Elizabeth has tested COVID-19 positive, confirmed Buckingham Palace.
Paris: Protest held outside FATF office calling to blacklist Pakistan
Feb 20, 2022, at 10:15 pm
Paris: A protest was held in France on Saturday near the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) office to urge the financial watchdog to place Pakistan on its blacklist, media reports said on Sunday.
UK PM Boris Johnson to end Covid self-isolation requirements
Feb 20, 2022, at 09:56 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out a scheme next week to remove Covid-19 self-isolation requirements as part of the country's Living with Covid Plan, his office said.
Canadia truckers' protest: Police arrest 47 'violent' agitators in Ottawa
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:10 pm
Ottawa/UNI: The Canadian Police has arrested at least 47 'Freedom Convoy' protesters in Ottawa as they continued to be "aggressive and assaultive on officers"
Russia planning attack on Ukraine: NATO
Feb 20, 2022, at 02:14 pm
Brussels/UNI/Sputnik: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Russia of planning an attack on Ukraine under a fabricated pretext, at the same time denying the validity of the alliance's commitment in 1991 not to expand eastward.
Norway refuses to recognize Taliban Govt
Feb 20, 2022, at 05:28 am
Oslo/Sputnik: Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said Saturday that Oslo is not considering recognizing the Taliban government (under UN sanctions for terrorism) in Afghanistan.
Afghan envoy to US to step down: Report
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:42 am
Washington, DC: The Afghan ambassador in Washington has stepped down from her post following the new restrictions imposed by the US Department of State on the embassy, media reports said.
Pakistan: Aurat March Lahore launches manifesto of 'justice'
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:39 am
Lahore, Pakistan: Aurat March Lahore has unveiled its manifesto for 2022 centering on the theme of “Reimagining Justice”.
Pakistan has become dangerous country in world for journalists: Hamid Mir
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:32 am
Swat, Pakistan: Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir on Friday said the country has become the most dangerous country in the world for journalists where state machinery failed to protect journalists from raising facts and highlighting public issues.
Unaware what Russian President wants: Zelenskyy
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:20 am
Kiev/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he is not aware of Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine, thus proposing a meeting.
Ukrainian President plans to initiate UNSC5 summit
Feb 20, 2022, at 04:05 am
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he would initiate a summit of UN Security Council's five permanent members and Ukraine, Germany, and Turkey in order to resolve the security issues in Europe.