United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkir said on Thursday that it was Pakistan’s duty to bring the issue of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to the United Nations platform with more vigor. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad along with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi after their meeting today, the UNGA president said […]
On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his government remained ambitious to address climate change challenges. Addressing a ceremony in Haripur in connection with the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami program, the prime minister said that the initiative originally began in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2013. “We remain dedicated to the cause and are trying to […]
After a gap of two years and 10 months, former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar on Wednesday took oath as Member of Punjab Assembly. The lawmaker was unable to take an oath as a member of the assembly on Monday. Due to the “absence of the speaker and deputy speaker”. The former interior minister left the […]
Pakistan and Tajikistan on Tuesday agreed to fast-track the finalization of various bilateral agreements. Also, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in order to further institutionalize cooperation in diverse fields. It is the 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Tajikistan. Co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood with First Deputy Foreign Minister Khusrav Noziri […]
The Foreign Office (FO) has denied the presence of any US military or airbase in Pakistan. Any speculation is “baseless and irresponsible” and should be avoided. Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudri said: “There is no US military or airbase in Pakistan. No such proposal envisaged. Any speculation on this account is baseless and irresponsible and should […]
The UAE’s mission (Hope Probe) to Mars is moving on to its next phase of gathering vital data. Which could help scientists study its atmosphere and dynamic weather conditions. The Hope probe, which started orbiting Mars on February 9, had its instruments activated on April 10. With thousands of scientific images already sent back. The […]
A UAE company has launched the world’s largest yacht made from composite materials. Gulf Craft’s flagship superyacht, Majesty 175, is 54 meters in length with a beam of 9.6 meters. It was produced in the company’s boatyard in Umm Al Quwain. With its wood-paneled interior, the sleek yacht was built using composite materials such as […]
The IMF on Friday proposed a $50 billion plan to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Aiming to expand global immunization drives. Meanwhile, vaccine firms pledged to supply billions of doses to poorer nations by the end of next year. The pledges came as Spain said it would open its borders to all vaccinated travelers next month. […]
Canada has extended its ban on passenger flights from Pakistan and India by 30 days. Till June 21, as part of a campaign to fight Covid-19, Minister Omar Alghabra said on Friday. Alghabra said Canada had seen “a significant reduction” in coronavirus infections. Among arriving airline passengers since Ottawa first announced the bans on April […]
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has called for collective efforts. to end the human tragedy in Palestine and prevent threats to regional peace. Speaking at dinner at the Pakistan Embassy in New York in the honor of the foreign ministers. For those who have arrived to participate in the UN General Assembly’s emergency session of […]
