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China does not want to be ‘affected’ by Russia sanctions: foreign minister

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

Beijing, March 15 (AFP/APP): China’s foreign minister has said his nation does not want to be impacted by Western economic sanctions on Russia, state media reported Tuesday, as pressure grows on Beijing to withdraw support from an isolated Moscow. “China is not a party to […]

Two employees stabbed inside New York museum

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

NEW YORK – March 13 (ONLINE) Two female employees were stabbed inside New York’s prestigious Museum of Modern Art on Saturday, allegedly by an angry patron, police said, causing the museum to be evacuated. The women were injured “in the back, in the collarbone, in […]

Zelensky admits his country will have to pay for Western help

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

KYIV – March 13 (ONLINE) Western countries are helping Ukraine, but Kiev is yet to pay for it, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has said. “The money allocated by Europe and other nations are spent only on humanitarian aid or weapons. Sometimes we receive weapons directly, […]

Over 8.2 mln Overseas Pakistanis registered with NADRA: Tariq Malik

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Muhammad Tariq Malik here on Sunday said that over 8.2 million Overseas Pakistanis registered with NADRA and the government was committed to provide maximum facilities to expatriates. Addressing at the Overseas Pakistanis International Conference […]

China, India agree to continue dialogue to resolve LAC issues

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

BEIJING, March 13 (APP): China and India held a military commander’s level meeting to resolve issues related to Line of Actual Control (LAC) and agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues. The 15th […]

US, allies to end normal trade relations with Russia

Posted on March 12, 2022 by News Desk

Washington, March 11 (AFP/APP):The United States and its allies moved Friday to end normal trade relations with Russia, as President Joe Biden vowed the West would make Vladimir Putin “pay the price” for his invasion of Ukraine. Biden announced the new step, which would enable […]

Laos records 108 deaths from road accidents in February

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

VIENTIANE, March 11 (Xinhua/APP):A total of 108 people were killed and 1,071 injured in road accidents across Laos in February, according to the latest report issued by the traffic police department under the Lao Ministry of Public Security. According to the report, there were 649 […]

EU parliamentarians concerned over treatment of human rights defenders in India

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Members of the European Parliament Thursday expressed deep concern regarding the treatment of human rights defenders in India, especially those jailed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). In a letter addressed to Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, 21 members […]

Modi’s party retains Indian mega-state

Posted on March 11, 2022 by News Desk

Lucknow, India, March 10 (AFP/APP): A firebrand monk and poster boy of Hindu nationalism retained power in India’s most populous state Thursday, in a triumph for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party. Partial results gave the BJP 202 seats, a majority in the Uttar Pradesh […]

Polls begin to pick new South Korean president

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

SEOUL, March 9 (Xinhua/APP): Polls began early Wednesday nationwide to pick South Korea’s new president amid a neck-and-neck race between candidates of the ruling Democratic Party and the main conservative opposition People Power Party. The election to select the next president will last from 6:00 […]

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