Pakistan: Imran Khan rejects reports of deal with establishment behind end of Azadi March
May 28, 2022, at 12:26 am
Islamabad: PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Friday rejected reports that he had called off the much hyped Azadi March on Thursday after cutting a deal with the establishment, The News reported.
Pakistan: Senate approves bills relating to election reforms and amendments to NAB laws
May 28, 2022, at 12:22 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's Senate passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022 and the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Bill 2021 on Friday, a day after they sailed through the National Assembly, Dawn reported.
Canada: Toronto releases vaccine engagement video series Pandemic Perspectives
May 27, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Toronto/IBNS: A four-part vaccine engagement video series called Pandemic Perspectives was launched on May 26 by the administration of Toronto, the capital of Ontario province, featuring personal stories of the city's residents, community-based insights, vaccine information, and resources.
Afghan authorities urged to address serious human rights challenges
May 27, 2022, at 09:49 pm
NEW YORK: Afghanistan is at a crossroads and the de facto authorities, the Taliban, must pursue a path towards stability and freedom for all citizens, especially women, the UN independent expert on human rights there said in the capital, Kabul, on Thursday.
Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan CM Khalid Khurshid booked for rioting during Azadi March
May 27, 2022, at 09:28 pm
Islamabad: The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshidhas was on Friday booked for rioting and disturbing public order in the federal capital during the PTI Azadi March, The News reported.
‘Protracted political impasse’ further polarizing Libya
May 27, 2022, at 09:09 pm
New York: Despite UN efforts, political, economic and security deadlock continues in Libya, the UN political affairs chief told the Security Council on Thursday, adding that human rights there have also deteriorated.
Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony honours service and sacrifice of UN blue helmets
May 27, 2022, at 09:03 pm
New York: The United Nations paid tribute to the men and women serving under its flag in some of the most dangerous places in the world during a ceremony in New York on Thursday to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
African nations leading the way on ‘food systems transformation’: Guterres
May 27, 2022, at 08:53 pm
African countries are at the vanguard of a vital transformation of food systems to simultaneously address food security, nutrition, social and environmental protection – all while boosting resilience – said the UN chief on Thursday.
UN Syria Commission: ‘unconscionable to consider closing last border crossing’
May 27, 2022, at 08:47 pm
New York: The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry said on Thursday that not extending current cross-border aid to Syria along the remaining route, would be a “failure of the highest order”. The warning to the Security Council comes as humanitarian needs throughout Syria are at their highest, since the start of the devastating 11-year war.
‘Grim reality’ of war’s deadly toll on civilians laid bare in Security Council
May 27, 2022, at 08:41 pm
New York: Conflict continues to inflict “widespread civilian death and injury” a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, outlining the “grim reality” for those caught up in the crossfire of war.
Cultural destruction in Ukraine by Russian forces will reverberate for years, UN rights expert warns
May 27, 2022, at 08:28 pm
New York: The attempted destruction of Ukraine’s historic culture by invading Russian forces, will have a devastating impact on the pace of recovery in the post-war era, an independent UN human rights expert warned on Wednesday.
UNICEF urges leaders to keep schools safe following deadly Texas shooting
May 27, 2022, at 07:53 pm
New York: Governments must take greater action to ensure school remains a safe place for boys and girls, the head of the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said on Wednesday, following the latest deadly school shooting in the United States.
Afghanistan: Taliban suppresses women's protest in Kabul
May 27, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Kabul: The Taliban rulers of Afghanistan on Thursday suppressed a demonstration by women in Kabul city, media reports said on Friday.
Pakistan: Govt hikes prices of petrol products by Rs. 30
May 27, 2022, at 02:20 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Thursday announced a spike in petrol products prices after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised abolishing the subsidies on commodities, media reports said.
Canada's one-third of recent cannabis users admit driving under drug influence: Govt survey
May 27, 2022, at 05:30 am
Toronto/IBNS: In spite of campaigns to raise public awareness and law enforcement training to check marijuana-impaired driving, it was revealed by a new government survey that a third of Canadians who've recently used cannabis admit that they've been behind the wheel after consuming cannabis.
Canada justice minister slams Quebec's adoption of language bill overhauling French Charter
May 27, 2022, at 04:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: In a vote, this week at the Quebec’s National Assembly adopted its language bill overhauling the Charter of the French language.
Canada makes its largest military aid donation of $98 million to war-hit Ukraine
May 26, 2022, at 05:38 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government of Canada has announced its biggest single donation of $98 million in military aid for Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Toronto hosts 8th annual Newcomer Day today
May 26, 2022, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: The city of Toronto is hosting its eighth annual Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall on Wednesday.
Activist raises alarm over curb of free speech in Hong Kong
May 26, 2022, at 03:32 am
Hong Kong: A Hong Kong activist has raised alarm over the curb of free speech in Hong Kong at the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF).
Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Karachi amid 'rising terror incidents'
May 26, 2022, at 03:13 am
Karachi, Pakistan: Sindh officials have imposed Section 144 across the Pakistani province for at least 20 days in the wake of "rising terror incidents" in the province, media reports said on Tuesday.
Amsterdam: BNM members demonstrate against enforced disappearance of women in Pakistan's Balochistan
May 26, 2022, at 03:09 am
Amsterdam: Baloch National Movement (BNM) group members have protested over the issue of enforced disappearance of women in Balochistan in Amsterdam city recently.
Pakistan: Afghan refugees who want to settle in developed countries hold rally in Islamabad
May 26, 2022, at 02:02 am
Islamabad: A large number of refugees from Afghanistan recently demonstrated in Pakistan's Islamabad city as they demanded shelter in developed countries.
Pakistan: Balochistan witnessing cholera outbreak
May 26, 2022, at 01:47 am
Quetta, Pakistan: Pakistan's Balochistan region, an area which is deprived of clean drinking water, is witnessing a cholera outbreak, media reports said on Wednesday.
Chinese company stops operation in Pakistan's Gwadar
May 26, 2022, at 01:05 am
Islamabad: A Chinese company that exports copper, aluminium and iron to Beijing has stopped its operation in Pakistan's Gwadar city, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Imran Khan wants dismissal of US official Donald Lu
May 26, 2022, at 01:02 am
Islamabad: Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again repeated his claim that the United States had orchestrated his ouster and urged Washington to sack the official who allegedly demanded his removal.
80pc non-Muslims employed in low-paid jobs in Pakistan: Reports
May 26, 2022, at 12:50 am
Islamabad: A report has unveiled that 80 percent of non-Muslims in Pakistan are employed to carry out jobs for which they are paid less.
PAF aircraft crashes near Mianwali during routine training, no life lost
May 25, 2022, at 11:41 pm
Islamabad: A Pakistan Air Force's trainer aircraft crashed near Mianwali during a routine training mission.
US reforming Taiwan's defense system: Reports
May 25, 2022, at 10:26 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States has redoubled efforts to reform and improve Taiwan's defense system amid alleged threat from China, while honing its experience in supplying Ukraine with arms and military equipment, the New York Times reported, citing US officials.
Palestinian teen killed in clashes with Israeli forces: Health Ministry
May 25, 2022, at 10:10 pm
Gaza/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: Ghaith Rafiq Yamin, a 16-year-old Palestinian, was killed by Israeli forces in the northern city of Nablus lying occupied West Bank overnight Wednesday, according to media reports.
In response to US, PLA conducts military exercises off Taiwan
May 25, 2022, at 09:14 pm
Beijing: In reaction to US President Joe Biden's remark on Taiwan, the Chinese armed forces have organised military exercises near Taiwan.