Long NATO delay spells trouble for Sweden and alliance: experts

Stockholm, April 4 (AFP/APP): While Finland Tuesday became a full NATO member, Sweden’s membership bid remains blocked, an “embarrassing” delay if short-lived but which could make Sweden more vulnerable and create problems within NATO if it drags on, experts told AFP. Finland became the 31st […]

UN says Afghan women staff blocked from work by Taliban order

United Nations, United States, April 4 (AFP/APP):The Taliban have extended a ban on women working for NGOs to the United Nations’ mission throughout the country, a UN spokesman announced Tuesday, calling such an order “unacceptable.” The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) had said […]

Police, journalists greet Trump but few New Yorkers

New York, April 4 (AFP/APP): Hoards of reporters, police and barriers greeted Donald Trump when he arrived at his Manhattan residence Monday — but only a small group of supporters. Just before midday, authorities closed off Trump Tower to the public, as a heavy police […]

ANF Balochistan seizes 1091.35 kg drugs

QUETTA, Apr 04 (APP):Anti Narcotics Force Balochistan has recovered 1091.35 Kg Drugs in five operations while arrested three persons including a foreigner involved in drugs smuggling and impounded a vehicle. The seizure was made during the last one week, a handout issued by the ANF […]

Squash confirmed for 2024 Pan-American Masters Games

ISLAMABAD, Apr 04 (APP): The Pan-American Masters Games has announced it will offer squash as one of twenty-six sports at the Cleveland 2024 Games, to be held on July 12-21, with the release of its official sports progamme last week. Hosted by Greater Cleveland Sports […]

Rawalpindi to host two ODIs against New Zealand

LAHORE, Apr 04 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board Tuesday confirmed Rawalpindi, along with two T20Is and the first ODI, will also host the second ODI against New Zealand. The two ODIs will be played on 27 and 29 April instead of 26 and 30 April, respectively. […]

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