‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian
Wellington: At least 49 have been killed, 20 injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the gunman is a citizen of his […]
China defends blocking Azhar at UN, says it will help in finding lasting solution
(Agencies) Beijing: China on Thursday sought to defend its fourth technical hold at the UN Security Council to block the designation of Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a “global terrorist”, saying it would help the parties concerned to engage in more talks to find a “lasting solution” acceptable to all. The proposal to designate […]
China again vetoes sanctions on JeM chief
Agencies United Nations: Defying global opposition, China has vetoed sanctions against Masood Azhar, the chief of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), extending cover to him and Pakistan that protects him. On Wednesday, China was the only Security Council member to oppose the proposal spearheaded with renewed vigour by France with British and US backing at the al-Qaeda sanctions […]
China hints at blocking move to list Azhar as global terrorist in UNSC
Beijing: Hours before the UN Security Council is to take up a resolution on listing Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, China on Wednesday hinted that it may once again block the move, saying only “the solution that is acceptable to all sides” is conducive to resolve the issue. The fate of the […]
Pakistan made OIC body’s deputy chairman
(Agencies) Pakistan has been made the deputy chairman of the general body of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC), media reports said on Tuesday. According to an official announcement, Pakistan has been elected deputy chairman of the PUIC’s general body on the first day on Monday of its four-day conference being held […]
Pakistan PM’s income drops by Rs 3 crore in 3 years
(Agencies) Islamabad : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s net income has dropped sharply by Rs 3.09 crores in the last three years even as the income of some Opposition leaders continued to rise, according to a media report on Monday. The cricketer-turned politician’s net income in the year 2015 was 3.56 crore Pakistani rupees, it dropped sharply to Rs1.29 crore […]
Poverty reduced in India but divisive policies undermining growth: UN human rights chief
(Agencies) United Nations : While admitting that poverty has fallen in India, UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michele Bachelet cautioned that divisive policies will undermine the country’s economic growth. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, she said that there had been “significant poverty reduction in overall terms”, but added that “inequality […]
Pakistan to send envoy Sohail Mahmood back to India
(Agencies) Islamabad : Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Pakistan is sending its envoy back to India and is ready to engage with New Delhi to reduce tensions which are “de-escalating” due to diplomatic efforts by countries like the US, China and Russia. Qureshi said it is time to end all our conflicts and move towards peace. He said that Pakistan wanted to sort out all issues with India which are […]
US calls Kashmir longstanding battle, says trying to find common ground between India and Pakistan
Washington: The United States is trying to find a common ground between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, describing Kashmir as a long-standing battle between the two south Asian neighbours. Pompeo cited the India-Pak dispute and the Israeli conflict as recent examples of America’s negotiating diplomatic skills, about which he […]
Person who solves Kashmir issue will be worthy of Nobel Peace Prize: Imran Khan
(Agencies) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the person who solves the Kashmir issue will be worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize, days after a resolution was submitted in Parliament endorsing him for the prestigious award, citing his “efforts to de-escalate” tensions with India. “I am not worthy of the Nobel Peace prize. […]
