Arab League seeks ‘diplomatic solution’ in Ukraine

Cairo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): The Arab League on Monday expressed its worry over Russia-Ukraine conflict and called for a “diplomatic solution.” After an extraordinary meeting, the 22-member Cairo-based League issued a statement and recalled “the importance of respecting the principles of international law”, while pleading […]

Ukraine neutrality, demilitarisation key to ending conflict: Kremlin

Moscow, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Russian President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart on Monday that the demilitarisation of Ukraine and Western recognition of Russian sovereignty over the Crimean peninsula were prerequisites to ending fighting in Ukraine, the Kremlin said. “Vladimir Putin stressed that a settlement […]

Climate grave threat to billions in urbanized world

Paris, Feb 28 (AFP/APP):From searing “heat islands” to flash floods and rising seas, an increasing torrent of climate change impacts threatens half of the world’s population living in urban areas, a major report by UN experts said Monday. Cities will have to adapt to protect […]

NA body discusses PEPA Amendment Bill 2021

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change on Monday discussed the pros and cons of “The Pakistan Environmental Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2021” and directed the Climate Change Ministry to hold a meeting with Mover of the Bill and Ministry of […]

Finance Ministry announces Rs10/ltr reduction in petrol prices

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): Despite a considerable price hike in international petroleum products, the government on Monday announced reduction of Rs10 in per liter petrol, effective from March 1. According to a statement, petrol would be sold at Rs149.86 per liter as compared to Rs159.86. […]

Leeds name former Leipzig boss Marsch as new manager

London, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. The 48-year-old former RB Leipzig boss arrives with Leeds sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The club said Marsch […]

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