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OIC News Agencies Union holds 6th general assembly session

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 : The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) on Monday held its sixth General Assembly session via video conference. Representatives from member states’ news agencies participated in discussions on media cooperation, strategic planning, and support for key issues, including the Palestinian cause. […]

UN chief expresses ‘concern’ after US freezes foreign aid

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the US Government to consider “additional exemptions” to a directive which pauses nearly all foreign aid for 90 days. President Trump’s executive order a week ago called for all foreign aid to be […]

UN Security Council calls for M23 to stop offensive in eastern DR Congo, ‘external forces’ withdraw

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 : The United Nations Security Council on Sunday demanded that Rwanda-backed M23 rebels stop their ongoing offensive and advance towards Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and that “external forces” in the region immediately withdraw. “The […]

At UN, Pakistan pushes for Israel’s accountability for ‘heinous’ crimes in Gaza; Children’s suffering a ‘black mark’

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 : A top Pakistani diplomat has called for Israel to be held accountable for the crimes committed during its 15-month long war in Gaza, as he highlighted the suffering of Palestinian children that “stands out as a black mark on humanity […]

China demands investigation into killing of Chinese mine worker in Afghanistan

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

BEIJING, Jan 23 :China has urgently lodged solemn representations to interim Afghan government, demanding that Afghanistan conduct a thorough investigation into killing of a Chinese mine worker in Takhar province, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said on Thursday. China is deeply shocked by the […]

Pakistan urges plan for Gaza reconstruction; Israeli raids may derail ceasefire: FO spox

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 : Pakistan on Thursday urged the international community to develop a concrete plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in line with the UN Security Council resolutions and take serious note of the latest Israeli raids which could undermine the ceasefire. “We urge […]

Saudi Hajj, Umrah Ministry sets Feb 14 deadline for finalizing Hajj service contracts

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

JEDDAH, Jan 20 :The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that February 14, 2025, will be the final date for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to complete their contracts for services related to the upcoming 1446 AH Hajj season. The ministry emphasized […]

21 Pakistani nationals rescued off Moroccan coast: FO

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 : Based on verified information, twenty-one Pakistani nationals have been identified among the survivors of a maritime incident near Dakhla, Morocco. “Through our diplomatic mission in Rabat, immediate assistance has been mobilized for the affected nationals. The Embassy has arranged essential provisions […]

Frigid weather forces Trump inauguration indoors, ticket holders disappointed

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

WAHINGTON, Jan 18 : President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday rather than outdoors because of severe cold, the first time in 40 years that U.S. presidential inaugural ceremonies will be moved indoors. The move upends months of meticulous […]

Guterres outlines UN’s 2025 goals, urging greater action to tackle conflicts, inequalities & climate crisis

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 16 : The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 – on a Gaza ceasefire, climate action, tackling inequality and harnessing AI for the public good, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. […]

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