Tag: America

US withdrawal will lead to peace in Afghanistan: FM

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan and will continue playing its role to bring stability in the...

Major staff reshuffle expected in White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is reported to be preparing a reshuffle at the White House — fueled by fallings out between his wife and senior staff —...

American ‘war on terror’ killed 500,000: study

WASHINGTON: About half a million people have died violently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan due to the US "war on terror" that was launched...

Australia may recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

CANBERRA: Australia is open to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy there from Tel Aviv, says Prime Minister Scott Morrison, reported BBC. If...

On July 4th, Americans celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of...

NEW YORK: Americans celebrated their nation’s 242nd anniversary of independence on Wednesday, with concerts, parades and a voracious display of hot dog-eating prowess in...

Southern white rhino at US zoo impregnated to save subspecies

SAN DIEGO: A southern white rhino at a California zoo has been impregnated through artificial insemination, researchers announced on Thursday, in what could prove...

Pakistan to no longer fight other countries’ fight, says FM

Khawaja Asif says in case of another cold war, Pakistan will not side with any country KARACHI: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan...

Taliban issue cool response to Afghan govt’s talks offer

In response to 'Open Letter' published in a US magazine, Taliban say 'we do not care about America, neither do we want to...

US govt says American detainee worked for IS in Syria

WASHINGTON: An American detained by US forces was carrying thumb drives containing files on how to make bombs plus administrative spreadsheets describing work he...

Drama as snowboarder legend White claims landmark gold

PYEONGCHANG: Snowboard legend Shaun White pulled off a spectacular final run of the day to grab his third Olympic halfpipe gold medal on Wednesday,...

Pakistan’s relationship with China and America not the same: US official

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) has appeared unperturbed that its suspension of security aid to Pakistan would bring Islamabad closer to China and insisted that...

‘The Last Jedi’ tops Christmas box office in North America

NEW YORK: The force was with Disney as the latest Star Wars movie "The Last Jedi" beat out the competition to top the Christmas...

General Bajwa offers to resign if army’s role found in Faizabad...

Tells senators he wanted to avoid another Lal Masjid-like incident Says present political turmoil result of govt’s delayed, faulty response Says trips to...

Pakistan still needs Washington’s assistance: former US diplomat

NEW YORK: Former US assistant secretary of state Robin Raphel has said that despite ups and downs in their relationship, the United States, as...

Iraqi military helicopter crashes, crew killed

BAGHDAD: Iraq's Defence Ministry has said a military helicopter has crashed during a training exercise, killing all seven crew members on board. The statement said...

Ohio man could face death sentence for ‘rape and murder’ of...

OHIO: An Ohio man has been charged with raping and killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter. Joshua Gurto, 37, could face the death penalty if convicted...

Putin, Trump ‘agree to defeat IS in Syria’

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to defeat so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, the Kremlin said. It said a...