Ebola declared ‘continental emergency’; WHO chief concerned at ‘scale and speed’ of DR Congo outbreak – World
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday expressed concern at the speed and scale of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa — declared a “continental” emergency — as the number of deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) jumped to 131. The toll from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has […]
‘My legs were shaking, I felt like a rock’: 9-year-old recounts shooting at San Diego mosque – World
Odai Shanah was among dozens of children who had to huddle in classrooms when deadly gunfire erupted at the mosque where they attend school. Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among dozens of children forced to huddle in classrooms on Monday when deadly […]
Social media posts case: IHC raises objections over failure to submit certified copies of SC order – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday raised objections over the non-submission of certified copies of Supreme Court orders during the hearing of miscellaneous petitions seeking early hearing of appeals filed by convicted human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial social media posts case. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday for a one-day visit, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail received the prime minister upon his arrival, his office said on a post on the social media platform X. During the visit, the premier will hold a meeting with the […]
Externally-sponsored terrorism, propaganda cannot derail Pakistan’s progress: CDF Munir – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday asserted that “propaganda, fake news or externally-sponsored terrorism” could not derail Pakistan’s progress. The field marshal made the remarks while interacting with officers and troops of formations deployed in Balochistan during his visit to Quetta, according to the […]
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp – World
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. The confirmation of Putin’s trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first by […]
10 countries, including Pakistan, condemn Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla – Pakistan
Pakistan and nine other countries on Tuesday issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The joint statement by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives and Spain was shared by the Foreign Office on the social media platform X. It said that the ministers […]
Teachers protest abduction of Gwadar University VC, others – Pakistan
QUETTA: Leaders of Academic Staff Associations of Balochistan University, while expressing serious concern over non-recovery of kidnapped top officials of Gwadar University, on Monday announced that a black day would be observed on Tuesday (today) and protest rallies would be held on Wednesday at 11am in all universities across the province. Vice Chancellor of Gwadar […]
Maryam says cities’ resilience relies on people-centred uplift – Pakistan
• Punjab CM tells Baku summit about $2bn urban development plan• Says Lahore declared ECO Tourism Capital for 2026-27 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday addressed the World Urban Forum Leaders’ Summit in Baku, saying her province had launched an Urban Development Programme worth more than $2 billion aimed at rebuilding roads, drainage […]
Palestine on BRICS agenda – Newspaper
AT the heart of the war on Iran is the issue of Palestine. That the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi last week suspended their open differences and declared support for an independent Palestinian state is therefore a major development. The gist of the “unanimous” agreement announced by India as this year’s chair does […]