ALEXANDRIA , Aug 13 (APP/IINA): The death toll in Egypt’s Alexandria train crash rises to 49, officials at the scene confirmed, with authorities saying they expect the number to rise as more bodies are pulled from the wreckage. So far, 123 have been confirmed injured after a train coming from Cairo and another coming from… Continue reading Death toll in Egypt’s Alexandria train crash rises to 49
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Intending pilgrims told to take mandatory vaccination
RIYADH, Aug 13 (APP/IINA): The Ministry of Health called on the foreign and domestic Hajj pilgrims to take the required vaccination well before setting out their pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah. The ministry posted an awareness infographic design giving details of the mandatory vaccination on its Twitter page. The domestic pilgrims have to… Continue reading Intending pilgrims told to take mandatory vaccination
1st LD: 6.6-Magnitude quake jolts Western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
JAKARTA, Aug 13 (APP/Xinhua): A shallow earthquake measuring 6.6 Richter scale jolted Bengkulu province in western parts of Indonesia on Sunday, but it was not potential for tsunami, according to local meteorology and geophysics agency. The quake hits at 10:08 a.m. Jakarta time (0308 GMT) with epicenter at 71 km southwest North Bengkulu and depth… Continue reading 1st LD: 6.6-Magnitude quake jolts Western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
Ties with US one of most important for Pakistan: Ambassador Chaudhry
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (APP): Describing relationship with the United States as one of the most important for Pakistan, Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry has expressed the hope that the long-standing partnership the two countries enjoy will be further cemented in the years to come. He was speaking to a group of 96 Pakistani students, who arrived in… Continue reading Ties with US one of most important for Pakistan: Ambassador Chaudhry
Time for de-escalation of tensions between US, N Korea: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reiterating his deep concern over the heightening rhetoric from all sides in the North Korea nuclear dispute, has said that it was time to de-escalate and lower tensions.
UN rights expert urges restraint in security operation in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (APP): A United Nations human rights expert has expressed alarm over reports that an army battalion has flown into Rakhine state in western Myanmar to help local authorities boost security in the region.
UN ‘deeply concerned’ about deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (APP): The United Nations human rights office has expressed deep concern about the steadily deteriorating humanitarian and human rights conditions in Gaza, especially the restrictions on the enclave’s power supply.
Sachal Jazz Ensemble to perform at concert at UN marking Pakistan’s Independence Day
NEW YORK, Aug 12 (APP): Pakistan will mark its Independence Day at the United Nations, with a concert in the prestigious General Assembly hall on 14 August. Organized by the Pakistan Mission to the UN, the concert will feature the acclaimed Sachal Jazz Ensemble, whose music defines contemporary Pakistan — a blend of the traditional… Continue reading Sachal Jazz Ensemble to perform at concert at UN marking Pakistan’s Independence Day
China urges US to refrain from any action detrimental to China-US mutual trust
BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP): China on Friday strongly urged the US to respect its sovereignty and security interest, regional countries’ concerted efforts to uphold peace and stability in South China Sea and refrain from any further action detrimental to the China-US mutual trust and regional stability. “We strongly urge the US side to faithfully respect… Continue reading China urges US to refrain from any action detrimental to China-US mutual trust
At wit’s end, India resorts to Dalai Lama card: Global Times
BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP): Weighing in on the China-India border standoff in Doklam, the Dalai Lama has sided with India with ostensibly impartial remarks and said two big nations don’t have the ability to eliminate or defeat the other, so they have to live side by side. He also said: “This century should be a… Continue reading At wit’s end, India resorts to Dalai Lama card: Global Times
Pakistani traders donate blood for injured in Sichuan province earthquake
BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP): A group of Pakistani businessmen living in Shaoxing’s Keqiao district on Friday voluntarily donated blood for the injured of recent earthquake that hit Jiuzhaigou county in China’s Sichuan province on Tuesday night. “We all immediately decided and rolled up our sleeves to donate blood to the injured soon after hearing news… Continue reading Pakistani traders donate blood for injured in Sichuan province earthquake
Indian minister’s statement raises chance of clashes: experts
BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP): Chinese experts said they fear a greater possibility of military clashes after India’s defense minister said that his country could face “any challenge” to its security. Arun Jaitley other day said that the Indian armed forces are strong enough to meet any challenge to the country’s security, stressing that lessons have… Continue reading Indian minister’s statement raises chance of clashes: experts
China’s assistant FM holds meeting with visiting Pakistan’s additional interior secretary
BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP): China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou met with Additional Secretary of Ministry of Interior Rehman Malik, who was leading a delegation to official visit of China, a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Friday said. Both sides exchanged views on China-Pakistan relations, the construction and security guarantee… Continue reading China’s assistant FM holds meeting with visiting Pakistan’s additional interior secretary
President Trump says getting close to new Afghan strategy
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (APP): President Trump on Thursday said that he was getting closer to a new Afghan policy amid criticism over a delay in taking a decision that has even caught US and Afghan military commanders by surprise, media reports said. Also on Thursday, influential Republican Senator and Chairman of the Senate’s Armed Services… Continue reading President Trump says getting close to new Afghan strategy
UN chief ‘heartbroken’ by forced drownings of scores of African migrants
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio has said he was “heartbroken” after smugglers pushed mostly African migrants off boats heading for Yemen twice in two days.
Over 500,000 children in Libya need help: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (APP): Ongoing conflict and the breakdown of the economy have left more than a half million children in need of humanitarian aid in Libya, according to the United Nations children’s agency. “Six years since the crisis began in Libya, over 550,000 children need assistance because of political instability, on-going conflict, displacement,… Continue reading Over 500,000 children in Libya need help: UNICEF
Nawaz Sharif’s Lahore-bound convoy ‘bold display of political power’: NYT
NEW YORK, Aug 10 (APP): Despite near-saturation coverage of the heightened US-North Korea tensions, American print and electronic media Thursday featured former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s Lahore-bound homecoming journey, with The New York Times calling it “a bold display of political power.” In a dispatch from Islamabad, the Times’ correspondent, Salman Masood, reported that… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif’s Lahore-bound convoy ‘bold display of political power’: NYT
Smugglers throw 300 African migrants off boats headed to Yemen: UN agency
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (APP): A total of 300 migrants have reportedly been thrown off the boats over the past two days by smugglers off the coast of Yemen – many feared dead or missing, the United Nations migration agency has reported. “The survivors told our colleagues on the beach that the smuggler pushed them… Continue reading Smugglers throw 300 African migrants off boats headed to Yemen: UN agency
President Trump still undecided as Afghanistan security situation deteriorates
WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (APP): An unexpected delay in decision by President Trump on Afghanistan has surprised many US and Afghan military commanders, as the security situation is worsening in the country bartered by 17 years of war against Taliban and other militants. The US State Department and the White House are reviewing a policy on… Continue reading President Trump still undecided as Afghanistan security situation deteriorates
UN voices concern about civilians caught in crossfire in Syria’s Raqqa city
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 10 (APP): The United Nations humanitarian wing is deeply concerned about the safety and protection of the thousands of civilians inside Syria’s Raqqa city, many of them women and children, who are caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict, a UN spokesperson has said. The humanitarian community is assisting displaced people… Continue reading UN voices concern about civilians caught in crossfire in Syria’s Raqqa city
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
