Turkiye-Syria death toll passes 41,000 as UN appeals for quake aid ISTANBUL: The death toll from the earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkiye and Syria exceeded 41,000 on... Published 17 Feb, 2023 09:39am
Print $826m pledged to UN fund for education in emergencies GENEVA: During the first-ever pledging conference for education in emergencies and protracted crises, countries and... Updated 17 Feb, 2023 08:46am
World US says Bangladesh sanctions to remain until police reform DHAKA: The United States will not lift sanctions on an elite Bangladesh police unit accused of extrajudicial... Published 16 Feb, 2023 01:31pm
World UN appeals for nearly $400mn for Syria quake victims UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations launched an appeal for $397 million on Tuesday to help earthquake victims in... Published 15 Feb, 2023 09:28am
Opinion Don’t lose hope Another woman was shot dead in the city by a young man who felt dejected after failing to win her hand for marriage.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
World Australia vows to hold Russia accountable for MH17 disaster SYDNEY: Australia on Thursday pledged to hold Russia accountable for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17,... Published 09 Feb, 2023 11:36am
World Taliban administration to send earthquake aid to Turkiye, Syria KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban administration will send around $165,000 in aid to Turkiye and Syria to help the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 12:08pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s support to Kashmiris’ freedom struggle reaffirmed UNITED NATIONS: At the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its support to the people... Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am
Pakistan Kashmir Solidarity Day: Pakistanis asked to participate in demonstrations ISLAMABAD: The government will continue to raise voice for the just struggle of their Kashmiri brothers and sisters... Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Pakistan Russia-Ukraine war: Bilawal urges ‘diplomatic resolution’ KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday urged a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict,... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
World Nine Palestinians killed in Israel West Bank raid: ministry JENIN: An Israeli raid on the occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp Thursday killed nine Palestinians including an... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 02:43pm
World UN aid chief raises women’s rights concerns with Taliban in Afghan capital KABUL: The United Nations’ aid chief visited Kabul on Monday and raised concerns over women’s education and work... Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:58am
World Russia’s Lavrov visits ally South Africa amid Western rivalry PRETORIA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in South Africa on Monday for talks with one of its most... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 11:14pm
Pakistan Seven Pak soldiers among 32 peacekeepers killed in 2022: UN body NEW YORK: At least 32 UN peacekeeping personnel, including seven from Pakistan, were killed in deliberate attacks... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
World IAEA head worries world getting complacent about Ukraine nuclear plant The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Thursday he worried the world was becoming complacent about... Published 19 Jan, 2023 11:09pm
World Two killed in Israeli raid in Jenin: Palestinian ministry RAMALLAH: Two Palestinians were killed by gunfire during an Israeli army raid in the northern occupied West Bank... Published 19 Jan, 2023 12:28pm
Opinion Economic slowdown will force workers into worse jobs: UN A global economic slowdown will force more workers into accepting lower quality, poorly paid jobs in 2023, while... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for steps to ensure safety of UN peacekeepers amid new threats UNITED NATIONS: Amid surging attacks against United Nations peacekeepers, Pakistan has underscored the need for... Published 15 Jan, 2023 04:01am
World Cuba takes reins of UN ‘Group of 77 and China’ UNITED NATIONS: Cuba on Thursday took over the rotating presidency of the Group of 77 and China, which advocates for... Published 13 Jan, 2023 03:25pm
World Death toll of bombing near Afghan ministry rises to 10: UN KABUL: The death toll of a suicide bombing near the foreign ministry in the Afghan capital this week has risen to... Published 13 Jan, 2023 02:13pm
Editorials Pledges for climate justice EDITORIAL: The conference co-hosted by Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a team of federal... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Print Disaster risk reconstruction: ADB to reprioritise $1bn over 3 years Key sectors of support include agriculture, natural resources, urban services, social protection, health, and public financial management Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Print Pakistan may dodge default in next 6 months: Bloomberg ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to dodge default in the next six months, but its troubles are not over, stated... Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Pakistan At Geneva conference, Pakistan secures pledges of over $10bn Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group pledges $4.2bn for flood rehabilitation and reconstruction in Pakistan, World Bank pledges $2bn, while Saudi Arabia, ADB, AIIB each commit $1bn Updated 09 Jan, 2023 09:14pm
Pakistan Speaking on behalf of OIC, Pakistan slams Israeli minister’s visit to Al Aqsa Mosque UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking for the OIC group at the United Nations, has condemned the visit to the Al Aqsa... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:01am
World New US sanctions target supply of Iranian drones to Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday issued new sanctions targeting suppliers of Iranian drones that Washington... Published 06 Jan, 2023 09:30pm
World Myanmar mass pardons included 300 political prisoners: UN GENEVA: Among more than 7,000 prisoners granted amnesty by Myanmar’s junta this week were about 300 political... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:40pm
Pakistan ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’: PM to co-host conference with UNSG on 9th ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Prime Minister... Published 06 Jan, 2023 07:14am
Pakistan SC lauds SJIT’s progress report on journalist’s murder ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court appreciated the Special Joint Investigation Team’s (SJIT) progress report in the... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in West Bank NABLUS: The Israeli army killed a Palestinian child Thursday in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:31pm