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Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage
MAKKAH: Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Makkah on Friday after having completed the Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat and...
Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
MOSCOW: Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries...
US, Iran send mixed signals on potential deal after latest attacks
WASHINGTON, MAY 29: The US and Iran sent mixed signals on Thursday over the status of a potential agreement, with Washington claiming progress had...
Asia stocks surge, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran ceasefire deal
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded on Friday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a...
BEYOND BORDERS: Indian transnational repression against the Sikh diaspora
BAKU, MAY 28 /DNA/ - The Government of India has orchestrated a systematic campaign of extrajudicial killings, intimidation, surveillance, and legal harassment targeting Sikh...
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CHINA
China urges ‘parties concerned’ to observe ceasefire after US strikes on Iran
BEIJING, MAY 26: China on Tuesday urged “parties concerned” to observe a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, after US forces attacked missile...
China’s Xi lauds constructive role in ME mediation in meeting with PM Shehbaz
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in efforts to mediate peace in the Middle East as he interacted with...
PM Shehbaz reaches Beijing for ‘high-level’ talks with Chinese leadership
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing on Sunday for high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang...
CENTRAL ASIA
Address by the President of the Republic Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 59th Annual...
SAMARKAND, MAY 4 /DNA/ - President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan announced a new $12 billion cooperation program with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on...
Azerbaijan, UAE explore enhancing economic cooperation
BAKU, April 30: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Saeed Bin Mubarak Al...
Uzbek, Chinese communities mark Int’l Chinese Language Day
TASHKENT, APR 22: About 300 people gathered here to celebrate International Chinese Language Day with a comprehensive showcase and performance of Chinese character art...
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EDITOR'S ARTICLES
Why Pakistan must rethink its national priorities
Opinion
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
Interestingly, Pakistan has consistently found itself at a critical crossroads, regardless of which government is in power. The country continues to grapple...
HEALTH
Social media as bad for children as smoking, say British doctors
Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm...
Pakistan tightens airport screening after Ebola outbreak in Africa
ISLAMABAD: In light of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has...
Govt makes HIV, Hepatitis B & C screening mandatory
ISLAMABAD, 19 MAY (DNA) — On the directives of Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, the Ministry of National Health Services issued urgent nationwide instructions to...
ARTS & CULTURE
Chinese film screening at ACP marks 75 years of Pakistan–China diplomatic ties
KARACHI, MAY 29 /DNA/ - Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, in collaboration with the Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi, organized...
Eid ul Azha sparks surge in BBQ essentials sale
ISLAMABAD, 26 MAY (DNA) — With Eid ul Azha approaching, residents of the capital are busy preparing for the traditional barbecues that have become a...
Eid atmosphere shines with joy
ISLAMABAD, 24 MAY (DNA) — As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, a vibrant wave of festive spirit spreads across the country, with streets, markets and neighborhoods buzzing with...
