Undergoing weakening trend, Cyclone Nilofer to not directly hit Pakistan: MET
KARACHI: Undergoing a weakening trend, Cyclone Nilofer – which is only 650km away from Karachi – is not expected to hit the country’s coastline, Express News reported on Thursday. According to Pakistan Meteorological…
Five year old becomes youngest ever Microsoft certified professional
Pakistani-Briton Ayan Qureshi last month became the youngest every Microsoft Certified professional, accomplishing the feat at the age of five years, 11 months, The Independentreported on Wednesday. The Coventry based whizz gave…
Pakistan elected to UN’s economic, social council
Pakistan has been elected to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations for a three-year term beginning from January 1 next year, Radio Pakistan reported. Pakistan secured 181 out…
The Raging Border Conflict – Is Pakistan Facing a New War?
History has been unkind towards Pakistan, being consumed by global wars since the beginning, owing to the convergence of national and international interests. In its journey of 67 years, Pakistan…
Untapped Reserve – The YOUTH!
In today’s increasingly competitive industrialized world it is said that the economic position of any country can be evaluated by observing its ability to sustain a balance between its availability of untapped reserves and their periodic utilization for moderating the country’s demand…
Australia seeks to confirm death of top ISIS recruit
Canberra is seeking to confirm reports the most senior Australian Islamic State recruit has been killed, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Wednesday, as the Senate passed tough new foreign fighter…
‘Terror threat:’ U.S. boosts security at govt buildings
The United States said Tuesday it was stepping up security at government buildings in Washington and other major cities in response to “calls by terrorist organizations for attacks on the…
Afghanistan’s Ghani, China’s Xi pledge long-term partnership
BEIJING - Afghanistan and China pledged a long-term partnership Tuesday as new Afghan president Ashraf Ghani began a four-day visit while NATO combat troops prepare to withdraw from his country.…
Need for normalisation: India’s rise linked to Pakistan, says US envoy
ISLAMABAD:US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Danial F Feldman believes India’s growing role in world affairs is tied to normalisation of its ties with Pakistan. “I’m convinced that…
Bangladesh war crimes tribunal sentences JI chief to death
DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court on Wednesday handed the leader of the country's largest religious party the death sentence for war crimes, in a long-awaited verdict that has triggered fears of…