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At least 53 killed in Mexico truck accident on migrant route

Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, Dec 10 (AFP/APP):At least 53 migrants crammed into a truck traveling at high speed were killed Thursday in Mexico after the vehicle overturned in the southern state of Chiapas, a major transit point for those trying to reach the United States. Thousands […]

UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP):The UN General Assembly Thursday adopted a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution with near unanimity, except for abstentions by a handful of States, including India, on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols. The vote was […]

Gender Based Violence: US Embassy Nominates Amna Baig for Prestigious Award

Islamabad December 9 (Online): US Embassy has nominated Amna Baig for Prestigious Award as part of 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence Campaign. US Embassy Chargé d’affaires Angela P Aggeler hosted an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days Against Gender Based […]

Record number of journalists jailed in 2021: CPJ

New York, Dec 9 (AFP/APP):The number of journalists jailed around the world hit a new record in 2021, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday, with China and Myanmar having put a quarter of the 293 media workers behind bars. In its annual […]

Pakistan-Sri Lanka enjoy historic, stable relations: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, Dec 9 (APP):As a peace loving nation in South Asia, Pakistan attaches great importance to developing friendly and cooperative relations with its neighbours including Sri Lanka. However, a regional power with Pakistan as its implacable foe always attempts to undermine Pakistan’s friendly relations with […]

1st case of Omicron variant of Covid-19 reported in Karachi

KARACHI, Dec 09 (Online): The first case of Omicron variant of Coronavirus has been reported in Karachi. As per media reports Sindh Parliamentary secretary for health Qasim Soomro has confirmed that new variant has been found in a woman who was tested positive for corona […]

Saudi prince in Qatar for first time since thaw in ties

Doha, Dec 8 (AFP/APP):Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Qatar on Wednesday as part of a Gulf tour, marking his first visit to the country after the two sides severed ties four years ago. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and […]

US hits Iran with new sanctions for human rights abuses

Washington, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):The United States slapped fresh sanctions on a dozen Iranian officials and entities for “serious” human rights abuses Tuesday, days after nuclear talks with Tehran halted with no sign of progress. The sanctions announced by the Treasury and State Department targeted government […]

Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 34: disaster agency

Jakarta, Dec 7 (AFP/APP):The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano rose to 34 on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as aid was rushed to the affected region. The biggest mountain on the island of Java on Saturday ejected a mushroom […]

UN shelves decision on Myanmar, Afghanistan envoy dilemma

United Nations, United States, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday indefinitely postponing the international recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban and Myanmar’s military junta, which would see their envoys accredited at the global forum. A resolution, modeled on an agreement last week […]

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