Stepping up the pressure on the Taliban, the UN Security Council has called for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls in Afghanistan, denouncing a ban on women attending universities or working for humanitarian aid groups. “The members of the Security Council are deeply alarmed by reports that the Taliban have suspended […]
After year of climate disasters, world off-track to curb warming
PARIS: Catastrophic floods, crop-wilting droughts and record heatwaves this year have shown that climate change warnings are increasingly becoming reality and this is “just the beginning”, experts say, as international efforts to cut planet-heating emissions founder. The year did see some significant progress, with major new legislation, particularly in the United States and Europe as […]
Uzbek Deputy PM calls on Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Uzbekistan headed by Khodjaev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich, Deputy Prime Minister /Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here at Finance division on Monday and discussed with him matters of mutual interests. The delegation comprised of Kudratov Laziz Shavkatovich, 1st Deputy Minister-Ministry […]
ECP postpones local government elections in Islamabad
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday postponed the local government elections that were supposed to take place in Islamabad on December 31 following a revision in the union councils of the federal capital, Following the conclusion of the case’s arguments, a five-member bench had earlier in the day reserved the decision. The federal […]
Mohtarama B.B.’s struggle for people, constitutional supremacy unrivaled like her name: Sherry
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator, Sherry Rehman on Tuesday said the life and political struggle of martyred Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the sake of people, constitution, parliament and the country was matchless like her name.In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid homage on the 15th martyrdom anniversary to the former prime […]
Islamabad issues special security plan after suicide attack
The Islamabad Police released a “special security plan” on Tuesday in response to a suicide attack that shook the nation’s capital. The law enforcement organisation stated that at least 25 temporary security checkpoints have been set up at various areas throughout Islamabad while announcing the plan on Twitter. موجودہ سیکورٹی صورتحال کے پیش نظر […]
South Korea pardons ex-president convicted of bribery
ISTANBUL: A former president convicted of bribery and embezzlement was pardoned on Tuesday in South Korea. Lee Myung-bak was granted special clemency by President Yoon Suk Yeol alongside southern Gyeongsang province’s former Governor Kim Kyoung-soo and other figures from rival parties. The 81-year-old Lee was in office between 2008 and 2013. It is the second […]
Warner retires in pain after making 200 in 100th Test as South Africa struggle
Melbourne: Opener David Warner battled through searing heat to hit an epic unbeaten 200 in his 100th Test on Tuesday before retiring in pain as Australia consolidated their advantage against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On a scorching day, the hosts were 386-3 at stumps on day two of the second Test, leading […]
Huge fire erupts in jungle near Abbottabad
The exquisite flora and fauna of the jungle and the wildlife in Abbottabad are in danger after a massive fire broke out in the forests of the gorgeous tourist destination Gulyat Chahan. Since the fire is growing so swiftly, it is anticipated that it will soon reach the scattered human villages scattered across the jungle. […]
Sport in 2023: Five big events to watch
World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women’s football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023. AFP Sport looks at the showpiece events: Cricket World Cup Where: India When: October-November (dates to be decided) The 13th edition of the global 50-over showpiece will see England defend the title they won in […]