Trump praises Pakistan's role in 'progress' on Afghan peace
July 23, 2019 | 09:01
President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 22) hailed Pakistan's help in advancing peace talks in Afghanistan, in a marked shift in tone as the United States seeks an accord with the Taliban to end almost 18 years of war.
Monsoon toll tops 650 as rains unleash flood fury in South Asia
July 23, 2019 | 08:58
Severe floods and lightning have claimed the lives of more than 650 people across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, officials said Monday (Jun 22) as the annual monsoon took its toll on the rainfed region.
Death toll in Pakistan train collision rises to 23
July 12, 2019 | 12:15
The death toll from a train collision in central Pakistan rose to 23 on Friday after several people succumbed to their injuries overnight, officials said.
IMF approves US$6 billion loan for Pakistan
July 04, 2019 | 17:03
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday (Jul 3) approved a US$6 billion, three-year loan for Pakistan to help right the South Asian nation's economy.
Ho Chi Minh City hosts international denim supply chain show
June 09, 2019 | 17:05
The international denim and sportswear supply chain show, Denimsandjeans Vietnam is all set to launch its fourth season in Ho Chi Minh City on June 12.
Pakistan demands Facebook remove polio vaccine misinformation
May 04, 2019 | 11:54
Pakistan urged Facebook to remove harmful polio-related content from the social networking site on Friday (May 3), saying it was jeopardising eradication initiatives and putting the lives of vaccinators at risk.
India, Pakistan exchange heavy border fire
March 03, 2019 | 12:18
NEW DELHI: Tensions between India and Pakistan raged on Saturday (Mar 2) as heavy firing by their armies killed at least seven people on either side of their fiercely disputed Kashmir border.
Tourists stranded in Bangkok as Thai Airways cancels flights over Pakistan
February 28, 2019 | 11:30
BANGKOK: Thousands of holidaymakers were stranded in Bangkok on Thursday (Feb 28) as Thai Airways cancelled all flights over Pakistan after Islamabad suddenly closed its airspace in response to soaring tensions with India.
IOC withdraws Olympic places from India event over visa row
February 22, 2019 | 09:36
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday (Feb 21) cancelled places for the 2020 Tokyo Games shooting competition to be awarded at an event in India after the host country refused to give visas to Pakistani shooters.
Saudi prince starts Asia tour with deals to invest US$20b in Pakistan
February 18, 2019 | 09:50
Pakistan is facing a serious balance of payments crisis and hopes the deals - seven separate agreements and Memorandums of Understanding - will provide welcome relief to its teetering economy.
Figo, Kaka seek 'promise' of football in cricket-mad Pakistan
January 11, 2019 | 09:59
Portuguese great Luis Figo and Brazilian star Kaka on Thursday (Jan 10) vowed to help develop the "great promise" of football in Pakistan, a country obsessed with cricket and twice banned from international soccer.
US offers new US$5m reward for Mumbai attackers
November 26, 2018 | 09:38
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday (Nov 25) urged Pakistan to take action against those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks as Washington offered a new reward of US$5 million for helping secure their capture.
Pakistan defends its economic partnership with China
August 09, 2018 | 09:04
Pakistan on Wednesday (Aug 8) defended its economic partnership with China, amid fears that the terms of opaque multi-billion dollar investments by Beijing could be exacerbating Islamabad's economic woes as it considers a fresh IMF bailout.
Dozens feared killed in Karachi heatwave: Charity
May 24, 2018 | 08:44
KARACHI: Dozens of people are feared to have died in a heatwave gripping Pakistan's largest city Karachi this week, a charity in the sprawling metropolis said Tuesday (May 22), as temperatures hit 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit).
China's Alibaba buys Pakistan e-commerce firm Daraz
May 11, 2018 | 09:14
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Wednesday it had purchased leading Pakistani online retailer Daraz, continuing its overseas expansion by gaining a foothold in the growing South Asian consumer market.
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