Protesters block Peru airport over ousting of president

Lima, Dec 12 (AFP/APP): Hundreds of protesters on Monday used burning tires, wood and rocks to block the airport runway in Peru’s second-largest city, Arequipa, demonstrating against the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo. Protesters have demanded fresh elections and the resignation of new President […]

Dinamo Zagreb — cradle of Croatia’s World Cup team

Zagreb, Dec 12 (AFP/APP):Three Dinamo Zagreb players, including penalty shootout king Dominik Livakovic, have gone from playing in front of several thousand fans in a neglected stadium to the brink of the World Cup final. As Croatia prepare to face Argentina in Tuesday’s first semi-final, […]

Secretary General OIC calls on Qamar Zaman Kaira

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):Assistant Secretary General Organization of Islamic Countries OIC Ambassador Yousef Aldobeiy has reiterated that peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute is among the top priorities of OIC and unanimous efforts in this regard will constantly continue. The AssistantáSecretary General OIC stated this while […]

National Assembly passes Petroleum (Amendment) Bill 2022

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP): The National Assembly (NA) on Monday unanimously approved the passage of The Petroleum (Amendment) Bill 2022 to stop illegal sale of petroleum products. Moved by Parliamentary Secretary for Petroleum, Chaudhry Hamid Hameed, the House passed after taking clause by clause. With […]

PJN launches ‘National Transgender Fellowship Programme’

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Peace and Justice Network (PJN) has launched a ‘National Transgender Fellowship Programme’ for humanitarian response, a first ever in the history of Pakistan to uplift transgender community. This programme aims to empower the transgender community on a large scale at the […]

Canvassing on in full swing for Islamabad LG polls

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Candidates of major political parties as well as independents, contesting the local government (LG), are leaving no stone unturned to garner the support of voters. With local government (LG) elections in the capital just a few weeks away, leaders of major […]

Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing airport closure

Guatemala City, Dec 11 (AFP/APP): One of the most active volcanoes in Central America has erupted again, spewing lava and ash and forcing authorities in Guatemala City on Sunday to close the country’s largest airport and a major highway. The volcano named Fuego — Spanish […]

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