US and Israel exit UN cultural agency, claiming bias
PARIS: The United States and Israel officially quit of the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural agency at the stroke of midnight, the culmination of a process triggered more than a year ago…
Afghan president meets US special envoy on peace process
KABUL: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Thursday met with visiting United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad, discussing the latest efforts for a political solution to the conflict…
US, India, politicians condemn twin terror attacks in Pakistan
The United States (US) and India as well as politicians at the local level have all condemned the twin attacks in Pakistan on Friday, denouncing the involvement of terror groups. While 33…
They don’t do a damn thing for us, says Trump on Pakistan
–US president claims Islamabad helped shelter Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed Pakistan “for doing nothing” for his country, claiming that Pakistan helped shelter…
Qureshi vows all-out diplomatic efforts to bring back Aafia
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will make all-out efforts at the diplomatic level to bring Dr Aafia Siddiqui back to Pakistan. Aafia Siddiqui is…
Afghan rivals say no closer to direct talks after Moscow meeting
MOSCOW: Afghanistan rivals failed to reach a breakthrough on holding direct peace negotiations after international talks in Moscow on Friday, the latest international push to end the conflict. Russia, which said it invited…
India impeding regional nuclear order, experts say
ISLAMABAD: Leading international experts believe that while regional security was being adversely impacted by India-Pakistan rivalry, it has now been further complicated by the rivalries of great powers. They were speaking on the…
China trying to sway US vote, poses threat: officials
WASHINGTON: China is waging an unprecedented campaign to influence American public opinion as November congressional elections approach and presents the greatest long-term counterintelligence threat to the United States, US security officials said on…
Afghan casualties from air strikes rise by 39pc
NEW YORK: The number of Afghans killed or wounded by air strikes rose 39 per cent in the first nine months of 2018, the UN said on Wednesday, as the overall number of…
Umar Saif believes Pakistan can be among top startup ecosystems
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Dr Umar Saif is confident that Pakistan can be among the world’s the top startup ecosystems that are currently dominated by cities of the United States…
US representative to arrive in Pakistan to discuss Afghan conflict
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will be arriving in Pakistan on Saturday. He is on a special visit to Afghanistan, Pakistan, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia…
Molinari secures winning point as Europe regain Ryder Cup
PARIS: Europe thrashed the United States 17½-10½ to regain the Ryder Cup – prompting wild celebrations, tears, and one player dressing as a pillar box at Le Golf National in France. Open champion…
Pakistan wants to advance ties with both US, China: FM Qureshi
WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday said Pakistan desires to advance close relations with both the United States (US) and China, underscoring that PM Imran Khan-led administration is committed to safeguarding the…
US looks forward to improving Pakistan ties after Pompeo visit
The United States (US) has said it looks forward to building on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hopeful visit to Islamabad and improve the relationship – strained by the open voicing of differences since the…
Has US effectively brokered peace between India and Pakistan?
LAHORE: A high-profile interactive panel discussion based on the new book by Dr Moeed Yusuf titled ‘Brokering Peace in Nuclear Environment: U.S. Crisis Management in South Asia’ was held at the Lahore…
US Embassy opens new building in Islamabad
–Alice Wells, Tracy Thomas and David Hale attend event ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) Embassy in Pakistan on Monday opened a new building, housing state of the art consular facility, offices and residences.…
US embassy wishes ‘Ramzan Mubarak’ to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) embassy in Islamabad on Thursday wished Ramzan Mubarak to people across the country in a special video message. US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale said, “Asalam-u-Alikum. On behalf…
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