PM Imran Khan departs for three-day Saudi visit By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021ISLAMABAD: On Saturday (today), Prime Minister Imran Khan departed for Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. During the visit from October 23-25, the prime minister would attend the inaugural ceremony of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit” being held in Riyadh. Foreign Minister […]
UN fears ‘mass atrocity crimes’ in Myanmar as troops gather in north By: AFP on October 23, 2021The UN said Friday it feared an even greater human rights catastrophe in Myanmar amid reports of thousands of troops massing in the north of the Southeast Asian country, which has been in chaos since a February coup. “We should all be prepared, as the people in this part of Myanmar are prepared, for even […]
Alec Baldwin says ‘heart is broken’ after fatally shooting cinematographer By: AFP on October 23, 2021Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said Friday his “heart is broken” after he fatally shot a cinematographer with a prop gun he had been told was safe on the set of a Western about an accidental killing. The US actor and producer said he was “fully cooperating” with a police investigation, as law enforcement officials carried […]
Saudi Arabia says aiming for zero carbon emissions by 2060 By: AFP on October 23, 2021Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia will aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, its de facto ruler said Saturday, days before the COP26 global climate summit. The kingdom, one of the world’s biggest polluters, said it would also join a global effort to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. “I announce […]
No understanding to allow US to use Pakistan airspace for operations in Afghanistan: FO By: APP on October 23, 2021ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Pakistan categorically denied that any understanding with the United States was in place to allow the use of Pakistan’s airspace for military and intelligence operation in Afghanistan. Quoting three sources, a CNN report published Friday claimed of the Biden administration had told the lawmakers of nearing a formalised agreement with Pakistan for […]
Internet services to remain suspended in selective areas of Lahore By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021LAHORE: On Saturday, on the orders of the Interior ministry the internet services has been suspended in various parts of Lahore following the martyrdom of two policemen, Daily Times reported. A notification issued by the interior ministry said that the internet services will be suspended in Data Darbar, Shahdara, and Ravi Bridge areas. Earlier in […]
Pakistan, Morocco Bilateral Joint Exercise 2021 concludes at NCTC Pabbi By: APP on October 23, 2021RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan-Morocco Bilateral Joint Exercise 2021 concluded on Saturday participated by the special forces of both the countries, where the closing ceremony was held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi. During the exercise, Special Forces of Morocco and Pakistan practised various drills involved in counter terrorism operations including cordon and search, compound clearance, […]
Pakistan, IMF fail to agree on MEFP under USD 6 billion EFF By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021Pakistan and IMF have not finalised the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) for the completion of the Sixth Review under the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The government is in a very tough situation concerning the international money lender’s situation. The scenario is risky for Pakistan either with or without the IMF […]
CTD kills nine terrorists in Mastung By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021QUETTA: On Friday late night, the Balochistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed nine alleged terrorists in Mastung in an exchange of fire. However, the militants opened fire on the CTD officials, causing them to respond effectively. Weapons in a large quantity were also seized from the alleged militants. Moreover, nine kalashnikov rifles, 20kg of explosive […]
Punjab reports 546 new cases of dengue in 24 hours By: Web Desk on October 23, 2021LAHORE: Dengue cases in Punjab have raised alarms as Saturday witnessed 546 new infections of the mosquito-borne disease in the last 24-hour period. Provincial health secretary, Imran Sikandar Baloch, has said that yesterday 361 dengue fever cases were reported in Lahore. Yesterday the viral disease killed four lives across Punjab increasing the death toll by […]