Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy

Manila, Sept 4 (AFP/APP):Philippine Airlines said Saturday it was filing for bankruptcy in the United States to slash $2 billion in debt as it tries to survive an industry gutted by the coronavirus pandemic. The national carrier of the Philippines said the filing will allow […]

Pakistan rejects Indian Defence Minister’s baseless allegations

Rawalpindi (PNI) Pakistan rejects Indian Defence Minister’s baseless allegations. We categorically reject Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s terrorism-related allegations against Pakistan as completely baseless. Pakistan has shared incontrovertible evidence with the international community of India‘s state sponsorship of terrorism and subversion against Pakistan. India uses […]

Cop gunned down in Orangi

KARACHI, Aug 29 (APP):A police officer deputed in Manghopir Investigation branch was shot dead in Orangi Town area by unidentified assailants on Saturday night. The assailants opened fire at the 45-year old Assistant Sub-Inspector Akram Khan son of Sarwar Khan at a hotel and fled […]

Peace in Afghanistan existential issue for Pakistan: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP):National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Saturday said the peaceful resolution of Afghan crisis and peace in the region is an existential matter for Pakistan. Addressing a discussion held on Evolving Afghanistan situation, the NSA briefed the foreign media correspondents […]

Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs meets AJK Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD (PID) 28-8-2021 The Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur held a meeting with the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi here on Saturday and discussed with him matters of mutual interest, developmental strategy and latest situation obtaining in […]

Final UK plane carrying military leaves Kabul

London, Aug 29 (AFP/APP):The UK on Saturday flew out the last of its military from Afghanistan, concluding its pullout while leaving hundreds of Afghans eligible for resettlement behind. The defence ministry tweeted that the “final flight carrying UK Armed Forces personnel has left Kabul”, posting […]

Australia’s Melbourne extends sixth virus lockdown

Melbourne, Aug 29 (AFP/APP):A lockdown of Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne will be extended, authorities announced Sunday as they struggle to quash a stubborn coronavirus Delta variant outbreak. Almost seven million people in Melbourne and surrounding Victoria state were scheduled to exit a four-week lockdown on […]