Headlines- Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, will visit Tehran on Thursday and meet with several Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions.
- According to a notice on a Treasury Department website, the US has imposed sanctions on the Palestine Action group and designated it as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
- A huge flash flood in Nepal ravaged villages, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds more missing for.
- At least one person was killed and over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday when a person crashed a car into a crowd in the northwest French city of Caen.
- Wildfires that sweft through several Algerian provinces claimed the lives of twelve people..
Tag: Pakistan
UN Secretary-General Meets with Deputy Prime...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Permanent Representative of Pakistan Briefs Press...
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United Nations, briefs reporters on the situation in South Asia.
Radio Offers Connection for Long-Time Afghan...
Besmillah Miakhil purchased his first item a radio when he arrived in Pakistan four decades ago as a refugee. Miakhil, who is now 88, says broadcasts help him to stay in touch with Afghanistan, his home country.
After Trump’s Executive Order Suspending Refugee...
The latest executive order issued by President Donald Trump that suspends the arrival of refugees into the United States goes into effect on Monday, January 27.VOA Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman reports that the future remains uncertain for Afghan refugees waiting to be resettled in the United States.
Toxic Smog Choking Pakistan Will Get...
Toxic air is choking Pakistanis. As cooler weather arrives, the perpetually poor air quality has risen to hazardous levels, disrupting with everyday activities. According to experts, the problem that returns each winter will get worse over time.
Slain Pakistani Journalist’s Widow Losing Hope...
The widow of a prominent journalist from Pakistan who was killed in Kenya two years ago is losing hope to gettingjustice.The case is being brought up as media watchdogs draw attention to Pakistan’s record of failing to investigate attacks on media.
Analysts say,Attacks on High-Profile Female Journalist...
In Pakistan, Nadia Mirza is a well-known journalist. However, her high-profile status does not protect her from online trolls who threaten and target her skills and apperance.According to analysts,the treatment of women in media is a global issue.
In Pakistan, Afghan Transgender People Also...
After the Taliban seized control of the country, Alina, an Afghan transgender person, fled to Peshawar, Pakistan. Alina says that if she returned back to Afghanistan, her life would be in danger, but she is also being threatened in Peshawar.
Growing Rooftop Solar Power Production Threants...
As more people turn to generating their own solar electricity, Pakistan is experiencing a green revolution. However, the switch to the more affordable, environmentally friendly choice would potentially throw the national system into crisis.
Deported Afghan Family Returns to Pakistan...
In November, Gul Ali, an Afghan refugee, and his family were deported back to Afghanistan while living in Pakistan. After just a two months, they returned to Pakistan saying that they were unable to find work or shelter in Afghanistan