Pakistan

US, UN & EU welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement

11:49 pm February 26, 2021

United Nations: The US, the UN and the EU have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, and hoped that it would lead to greater peace and stability in South Asia. In a significant move to ease tension, India and Pakistan on Thursday said they have […]

UN chief warns against criminal exploitation of COVID-19 recovery resources

UN human rights chief hopes for equitable solution to farmers’ agitation; India responds forcefully

11:42 pm February 26, 2021

Geneva: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Friday expressed hope that the ongoing dialogue efforts between the Indian government and the farmers protesting against the new farm laws will lead to an ”equitable solution” to the ”crisis” that respects the rights of all. Updating the UN Human Rights Council on recent human rights issues in more than 50 countries, including China, Pakistan and Russia, Bachelet also […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Russia steps in, trying to aid stalled Afghan peace process

1:50 pm February 20, 2021

ISLAMABAD: With talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban stalled and the new administration in Washington mulling its options, Russia is stepping up efforts to try and find a way forward in the peace process. Moscow’s emissaries have been making the rounds, visiting regional players and meeting officials and senior Taliban figures — even […]

Encounter on between security forces, terrorists in Poonch

Pakistan, Turkey waging information war against India: Report

2:15 pm February 19, 2021

Athens: Pakistan and Turkey are part of an information war launched against New Delhi to create political instability and unite anti-India forces within the country and across the world, according to a report. Writing for the Greek City Times, Paul Antonopoulos has analyzed the recent Disinfo Lab report titled ‘The Unending War: From Proxy War […]

Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications

2:06 pm February 19, 2021

Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorized use by other countries. A GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess origin-based qualities and reputation in the region. The precious salt is extracted from the Salt Range in Punjab which extends along the south […]