Tigrayan rebels say ‘in control’ of Ethiopia’s Kombolcha

Nairobi, Oct 31 (AFP/APP):The Tigray People’s Liberation Front has captured the Ethiopian town of Kombolcha, a spokesman for the rebels said Sunday, the second city claimed by the TPLF this weekend, as it advances southwards. “Firmly in control of #Kombolcha,” TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda tweeted, […]

G20 backs key climate target as UN talks open

Rome, Oct 31 (AFP/APP):G20 leaders on Sunday committed to the key goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but campaigners slammed a “lack of ambition” as make-or-break UN climate talks opened in Glasgow. Following a two-day meeting in Rome, the Group of 20 […]

PIA starts formal flight operation to, from Najaf

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday launched its formal scheduled flight operation to and from Najaf to transport devotees visiting the Ziarat [sacred places] in Iraq. Iraqi ambassador to Pakistan Hamid Abbas Lafta and PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal Arshad Malik […]

WHO moves to upgrade, improve health sector in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD, Oct 31 (APP):World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Head, Dr Palitha Mahipala Sunday called on Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi at Jammu and Kashmir House and discussed issues related to upgrading and improvement of the health sector in AJK. Dr […]

Govt’s writ to be ensured at any cost: Moeed

Islamabad – October 31 (Online): National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf on Saturday urged supporters of banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan to choose path of talks with government for resolving issues and avoid spreading violence. In an interview, Moeed said the government wanted to address the issue of […]

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