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US recognizes Pakistan’s efforts to counter terrorism in 2020

Posted on December 18, 2021

Islamabad December 17 (Online): The annual US report on terrorism has recognized Pakistan’s efforts in 2020 to counter terror financing and restrain Indian-backed militant groups from conducting attacks in Pakistan. In the report, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Pakistan has made some […]

European powers warn Iran nuclear talks ‘reaching end of road’

Posted on December 18, 2021

Vienna, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):European diplomats in talks to save the landmark Iran nuclear deal said Friday that “some technical progress” had been made but warned they were “rapidly reaching the end of the road”. “There has been some technical progress in the last 24 hours, […]

Foreign Minister Qureshi, OIC secretary-general discuss final preparations of OIC moot

Posted on December 18, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha Friday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi wherein they discussed the final preparations and arrangements for the extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the OIC countries. Being […]

Death anniversary of renowned dramatist Kamal Ahmed Rizvi observed

Posted on December 18, 2021

Karachi-December 17(Online): The sixth death anniversary of renowned dramatist & actor Kamal Ahmed Rizvi was observed on Friday. Born in 1930 in Bihar’s ancient city of Gaya, Rizvi opted for moving to Pakistan following Partition and settled in Karachi when he was 19. Like most […]

Fed official sees first US rate hike in spring 2022

Posted on December 18, 2021

Washington, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):With inflation expected to remain high for some time, the US central bank is likely to raise interest rates soon after it ends its bond-buying program in March, a Federal Reserve board member said Friday. The Fed earlier this week announced it […]

US says will discuss Russia proposals but warns on Ukraine

Posted on December 18, 2021

Washington, Dec 17 (AFP/APP):The United States is willing to discuss security proposals put forward by Russia but disagrees with parts of them and will impose “massive consequences” over any “aggression” on Ukraine, a senior official said Friday. “We are prepared to discuss them. That said, […]

Pakistan High Commission hosts annual Christmas reception in London

Posted on December 18, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London hosted the annual Christmas reception attended by the Christian and Muslim religious leaders, and the British Pakistani Christian community. Rt. Reverend Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guilford was the chief guest while Patricia Scotland, Secretary General Commonwealth; Bishop Michael […]