Defending itself against terrorism is Pakistan’s right: Ned Price
WASHINGTON: United States (US) state department spokesperson Ned Price said they are aware of Pakistan National Security statements and defending itself against terrorism is its right. He held people of Pakistan have suffered heavily in terrori...
US says Pakistan has right to defend itself from terrorism
The United States said that Pakistan has a right to defend itself from terrorism as the country has suffered tremendously from terrorist attacks. The statement from the US comes after Interior Minister Rana Sanullah threatened to target the Tehreek-e...
Dubai regulator upholds $135.6m fine on Abraaj founder, ex-CEO
DUBAI: Dubai’s financial regulator said it upheld $ 135.6 million fine on collapsed private equity firm Abraaj Group’s founder and former Chief Executive Arif Naqvi ‘for his serious failings’ in respect of company. In a statem...
Palestinians enraged as Israeli minister visits Al Aqsa Masjid compound
Israel: Israel’s new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited Al-Aqsa Masjid compound in Jerusalem, a site also revered by Jews, prompting fierce condemnation from Palestinians and several Arab countries. “Temp...
Kabul urges Islamabad to ‘avoid provocative statements’
Kabul: Expressing dismay, Afghan Taliban have urged Pakistan to “Refrain” from making statements “Hurt feelings, stability and trust” between two countries. A statement issued by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated, &l...
Two Palestinians martyred by Israeli forces
OCCUPIED WEST BANK: Israeli Army killed two Palestinian men during raid on village near city of Jenin in northern occupied West Bank. Mohammad Samer Hoshiyeh (22) and Fouad Mohammad Abed (25) were shot dead early on Monday in Kufr Dan, northwest of J...
Pakistani honoured by Sharjah Police, but why?
Sharjah: Police honoured an expatriate worker for carrying out simple, yet noble humanitarian act to ensure safety of drivers and road users. Abdel Hameed Pakistani worker in UAE was esteemed for voluntarily moving barriers on flood-damaged road in S...
Qin Gang appointed new Chinese Foreign Minister
BEIJING: Qin Gang currently Chinese Ambassador to United States was appointed as country’s new foreign minister, replacing Wang Yi. Qin is 11th Chinese Ambassador to United States, assuming office in July 2021, CGTN reported. Prior to ambassado...
Football legend Pele ‘no more’
Sao paulo: Pele magical Brazilian soccer star who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of greatest and best-known athletes in modern history died at age of 82, his daughter said on Instagram. He had been in and out of hospital in recent months af...
Former pope Benedict 'very sick', Pope Francis calls for prayers
VATICAN CITY: Former pope Benedict, a hero to conservative Catholics and who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down, is "very sick", his successor Pope Francis said on Wednesday, asking Church members to pray for him. Bishops from...
