Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said over 22 million children are out of schools in Pakistan, as he emphasised the urgent need for Muslim countries to prioritise girls’ education, state media reported. Opening the two-day ‘International ...
Jeddah conference closes with adoption of global pledges to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wrapped up on Saturday with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, which lay out practical, actionable and cross-sectoral steps stakeholders can take to address this ...
SCO, Pakistan and The Age of Regionalism
Qasim Farooq We live in an age where regionalism has eclipsed bilateral relations. Global groupings such as the ASEAN and BRICS showcase how nations are increasingly gravitating towards multilateral frameworks to address shared challenges like secur ...
Army deployed in Islamabad for SCO summit amid PTI protests
By Muhammad Ayub Police use tear gas shells to disperse protesters at D-Chowk; over 30 including Imran’s sisters arrested. Interior minister says won’t allow anyone to damage public properties. Police barricade Lahore, detain several PTI workers ...
WMO collaboration aims to emphasize the harmful effects of climate change on winter sports.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo stated that the effects of climate change on winter sports and tourism represent only “the tip of the iceberg” regarding its overall impact. “Melting glaciers, decreasing snow and ice coverage, and thawing permafr ...
Chagos Islands: The UK has returned its final African colony to Mauritius.
By: Muhammad Ayub The agreement comes after 13 rounds of negotiations that began in 2022, following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN General Assembly's acknowledgment of Mauritius's sovereignty claims in 2019 and 2021. The ICJ, ...
Iran launches more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel
Israel claims that Iran has launched over 180 missiles toward the country in a significant assault, escalating concerns of a potential regional war. Millions sought refuge in shelters as explosions illuminated the skies over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. P ...
Lessons from a Timeless Friendship
By: Ahsan Iqbal As we celebrate China's National Day today, it is a moment to reflect on the time-tested and steadfast friendship between Pakistan and China. For over seven decades, our nations have enjoyed a unique bond rooted in mutual trust, good ...
Our Struggle for Strengthening Institutions: Bilawal Bhutto
Muhammad Ayub Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that his struggle is not for any particular individual but aimed at delivering justice to the people and strengthening the institutions. According to a press rele ...
Lebanon war must be averted at all costs. Guterres
The UN Secretary-General urgently demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants on Tuesday, as Israel initiated what it termed a "limited" ground incursion into Southern Lebanon Mr. Guterres appealed to international ...