World

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (ONLINE): Pakistan welcomes the Gaza ceasefire reached on 15 January 2025 and calls for its immediate and full implementation. It is hoped that the truce would lead to permanent ceasefire and help in scaling up humanitarian assistance. Indiscriminate use of force by […]