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Farmers’ protests reflect existential crisis of Indian agriculture
Colin Todhunter With over 800 million people, rural India is […]
US army chief teases new Arctic strategy
WASHINGTON DC (Agencies): Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville […]
Blame It on the Bellboy: Electricity tariff increased by Rs 1.95 per unit: Omar
F.P Report ISLAMABAD: The government had paid Rs 473 billion […]
Russian FM meets Syrian Opp delegation, encourages inter-Syria Dialogue
F.P Report MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday […]
Moscow says communication lines of Russian Consulate in NY should be restored promptly
F.P Report MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on January 21st […]
28 killed in Baghdad twin suicide attack
BAGHDAD (AFP): A rare twin suicide bombing killed at least […]
Farmers’ protests reflect existential crisis of Indian agriculture
Colin Todhunter With over 800 million people, rural India is […]
US army chief teases new Arctic strategy
WASHINGTON DC (Agencies): Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville […]
Blame It on the Bellboy: Electricity tariff increased by Rs 1.95 per unit: Omar
F.P Report ISLAMABAD: The government had paid Rs 473 billion […]
Russian FM meets Syrian Opp delegation, encourages inter-Syria Dialogue
F.P Report MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday […]
Moscow says communication lines of Russian Consulate in NY should be restored promptly
F.P Report MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on January 21st […]
28 killed in Baghdad twin suicide attack
BAGHDAD (AFP): A rare twin suicide bombing killed at least […]
GLOBAL
India to start commercial COVID-19 vaccine exports
NEW DELHI (Reuters): The Indian foreign secretary has said that […]
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Biden plans to keep Wray as FBI director
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): President Biden plans to keep Christopher Wray […]
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NATO warns against nuclear pact expiry days before deadline
BRUSSELS (AP): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called Thursday on the […]
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Netanyahu and Israel reluctantly adjust to a post-Trump Washington
Barak Ravid TEL AVIV: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his […]
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Peace and hope resides among Americans who live, work near capitols
Monitoring Desk SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Normally quiet streets around […]
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Biden Administration announces temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge
Monitoring Desk JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration […]
Read MoreIndia to start commercial COVID-19 vaccine exports
NEW DELHI (Reuters): The Indian foreign secretary has said that […]
Read MoreBiden plans to keep Wray as FBI director
WASHINGTON DC (Axios): President Biden plans to keep Christopher Wray […]
Read MoreNATO warns against nuclear pact expiry days before deadline
BRUSSELS (AP): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called Thursday on the […]
Read MoreNetanyahu and Israel reluctantly adjust to a post-Trump Washington
Barak Ravid TEL AVIV: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his […]
Read MorePeace and hope resides among Americans who live, work near capitols
Monitoring Desk SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Normally quiet streets around […]
Read MoreBiden Administration announces temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge
Monitoring Desk JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration […]
Read MorePAKISTAN
Pakistan records 47 more coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus has claimed 47 more […]
Justice (retd) Azmat appointed as head of Broadsheet inquiry body
ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad […]
COAS Bajwa visits ISI headquarters
F.P. Report RAWALPINDI: On Thursday Chief of Army Staff (COAS) […]
PM launches online inheritance system
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to […]
Government wants to make whole Karachi a safe city: Sheikh
F.P. Report KARACHI: Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on […]
Steps of Parliament to strengthen Pak-Afghan ties: Speaker
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan […]
Pakistan records 47 more coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The novel coronavirus has claimed 47 more […]
Justice (retd) Azmat appointed as head of Broadsheet inquiry body
ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad […]
COAS Bajwa visits ISI headquarters
F.P. Report RAWALPINDI: On Thursday Chief of Army Staff (COAS) […]
PM launches online inheritance system
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to […]
Government wants to make whole Karachi a safe city: Sheikh
F.P. Report KARACHI: Minister of Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on […]
Steps of Parliament to strengthen Pak-Afghan ties: Speaker
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan […]
AFGHANISTAN
Govt’s accountability program kicks off in Kabul
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghanistan National Standard Authority (ANSA) presented its […]
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Young Afghans find Solace in painting, calligraphy
KABUL (Tolo News): Decades of war and violence have significantly […]
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Biden’s team kept in dark over Kabul drawdown
KABUL (Tolo News): The Pentagon blocked members of President Joe […]
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Canada backs stable Afghanistan
KABUL (Pajhwok): Canada has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the […]
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Journalists boycott coverage of Ghani’s Herat trip
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Journalists on Thursday announced boycotting President Ashraf […]
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‘I can expose Balkh child’s kidnappers if govt wants so’
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): An illegal armed group commander, Nizamuddin Qaisari, on […]
Read MoreGovt’s accountability program kicks off in Kabul
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghanistan National Standard Authority (ANSA) presented its […]
Read MoreYoung Afghans find Solace in painting, calligraphy
KABUL (Tolo News): Decades of war and violence have significantly […]
Read MoreBiden’s team kept in dark over Kabul drawdown
KABUL (Tolo News): The Pentagon blocked members of President Joe […]
Read MoreCanada backs stable Afghanistan
KABUL (Pajhwok): Canada has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the […]
Read MoreJournalists boycott coverage of Ghani’s Herat trip
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Journalists on Thursday announced boycotting President Ashraf […]
Read More‘I can expose Balkh child’s kidnappers if govt wants so’
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): An illegal armed group commander, Nizamuddin Qaisari, on […]
Read MoreBUSINESS
Volkswagen faces EU fine for missing 2020 emissions targets
BERLIN (Reuters): Volkswagen faces a fine of more than 100 […]
UK inflation rate climbs to 0.6% in December 2020
LONDON (APP): Britain’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate rose […]
Leather goods exports surge 6.42% in 1st half of current FY
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The exports of leather goods witnessed an […]
Dawlance pledges Rs.1 million grant for Habib University
F.P. Report KARACHI: Dawlance has now pledged Rs.1 million to […]
Tokyo stocks close higher on US rallies
TOKYO (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday, extending US rallies […]
Volkswagen faces EU fine for missing 2020 emissions targets
BERLIN (Reuters): Volkswagen faces a fine of more than 100 […]
UK inflation rate climbs to 0.6% in December 2020
LONDON (APP): Britain’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate rose […]
Leather goods exports surge 6.42% in 1st half of current FY
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The exports of leather goods witnessed an […]
Dawlance pledges Rs.1 million grant for Habib University
F.P. Report KARACHI: Dawlance has now pledged Rs.1 million to […]
Tokyo stocks close higher on US rallies
TOKYO (AFP/APP): Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday, extending US rallies […]
SPORTS
Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: When the South African contingent arrived in […]
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Pakistan cricket to go global through leading broadcasters
F.P. Report LAHORE: Resumption of cricket in Pakistan has attracted […]
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Former cricketers await start of Pakistan-South Africa Test series
F.P. Report KARACHI: Karachi’s historic National Stadium will play host […]
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Rory McIlroy shoots eight-under-par 64 to lead
Abu Dhabi (BBC): Rory McIlroy hit a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 […]
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Aquafina Polo Cup: Aviator win thriller to qualify for main final
LAHORE (APP): Aviator qualified for the main final of the […]
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The changing tide
WASHINGTON (Axios): The Biden administration is unlikely to leverage sports […]
Read MoreDu Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: When the South African contingent arrived in […]
Read MorePakistan cricket to go global through leading broadcasters
F.P. Report LAHORE: Resumption of cricket in Pakistan has attracted […]
Read MoreFormer cricketers await start of Pakistan-South Africa Test series
F.P. Report KARACHI: Karachi’s historic National Stadium will play host […]
Read MoreAbu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Rory McIlroy shoots eight-under-par 64 to lead
Abu Dhabi (BBC): Rory McIlroy hit a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 […]
Read MoreAquafina Polo Cup: Aviator win thriller to qualify for main final
LAHORE (APP): Aviator qualified for the main final of the […]
Read MoreThe changing tide
WASHINGTON (Axios): The Biden administration is unlikely to leverage sports […]
Read MoreEntertainment
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
Hira Mani’s followers reach 5 million on Instagram
F.P. Report KARACHI: Top Pakistani television actress Hira Mani, who […]
Veteran actress Reema Khan receives first COVID-19 vaccine dose in US
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistani film star Reema Khan has received […]
Trailer of TikTok star Hareem Shah’s upcoming web series is out
F.P. Report LAHORE: The trailer of Hareem Shah’s upcoming web […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
US comedian Dave Chappelle diagnosed with Covid-19
Monitoring Desk LOS ANGELES: US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle has […]
Hira Mani’s followers reach 5 million on Instagram
F.P. Report KARACHI: Top Pakistani television actress Hira Mani, who […]
Veteran actress Reema Khan receives first COVID-19 vaccine dose in US
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistani film star Reema Khan has received […]
Trailer of TikTok star Hareem Shah’s upcoming web series is out
F.P. Report LAHORE: The trailer of Hareem Shah’s upcoming web […]
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
Boston Dynamics: Robots with fluid, expressive and almost human moves
Monitoring Desk WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The man who designed […]
Google and French publishers sign agreement over copyrights
Monitoring Desk PARIS (Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google and French publishers […]
Deutsche Telekom, Cellnex combine Dutch cell phone tower businesses
Monitoring Desk BERLIN (Reuters) – German telecoms group Deutsche Telekom […]
Twitter says it locked account of China’s U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
Monitoring Desk SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Twitter has locked the account […]
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
BERLIN (Reuters): German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal […]
Facebook refers Trump ban to IOB for review
WASHINGTON (Axios): Facebook is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend […]
Boston Dynamics: Robots with fluid, expressive and almost human moves
Monitoring Desk WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The man who designed […]
Google and French publishers sign agreement over copyrights
Monitoring Desk PARIS (Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google and French publishers […]
Deutsche Telekom, Cellnex combine Dutch cell phone tower businesses
Monitoring Desk BERLIN (Reuters) – German telecoms group Deutsche Telekom […]
Twitter says it locked account of China’s U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
Monitoring Desk SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Twitter has locked the account […]
HEALTH
Orthodox Church undermines Greece’s COVID pandemic measures
Monitoring Desk Clerics in Greece have repeatedly flouted measures to […]
Germany reaches 1 million vaccine doses
Monitoring Desk The number was reached as officials consider tougher […]
525 virus deaths reported in California every day
Monitoring Desk SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More Californians than ever […]
“Pharmacy deserts” could become vaccine deserts
NEW YORK (Axios): Millions of Americans who live in “pharmacy […]
Health experts answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines
NEW YORK (Reuters): An unprecedented COVID-19 vaccine campaign is underway […]
Africa to see 1st vaccine doses from COVAX in March, says WHO
NAIROBI (AP): Africa should see the first COVID-19 vaccine doses […]
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shares new workout video
F.P. Report KARACHI: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif shared her workout […]
Nora Fatehi’s dance moves on Pepeta song left her fans speechless
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Ace dancer and actress Nora Fatehi’s throwback […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
How The U.S. Should Respond To Genocide In Xinjiang
Olivia Enos On the last day of the Trump administration, […]
Reagan’s Fight for American Renewal, Revisited
Joseph Loconte Forty years ago, on January 20, 1981, Ronald […]
TRAVEL
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
Ancient Saudi Arabian City of Hegra Opens To Public After 2,000 Years
Monitoring Desk f you are looking for a truly unique […]
Well-Preserved European Cities From Medieval Times
Monitoring Desk Medieval times—most often called the Middle Ages—refers to a […]
Tourists hail ‘haunting beauty’ of ancient caves in Al-Baha
JEDDAH (Arabnews): With the Saudi winter season providing opportunities for […]
Nepal to transform Everest trash into art
KATHMANDU (Reuters): Trash collected from Mount Everest is set to […]
Sri Lanka reopened to tourists after 10 months
Monitoring Desk COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reopened […]
In these dark times, Romanian people vow to do something good every day
Monitoring Desk NUCSOARA, Romania (AP) — A gentle hero to […]
Ancient Saudi Arabian City of Hegra Opens To Public After 2,000 Years
Monitoring Desk f you are looking for a truly unique […]
Well-Preserved European Cities From Medieval Times
Monitoring Desk Medieval times—most often called the Middle Ages—refers to a […]
ARTICLES
How The U.S. Should Respond To Genocide In Xinjiang
Olivia Enos On the last day of the Trump administration, […]
Reagan’s Fight for American Renewal, Revisited
Joseph Loconte Forty years ago, on January 20, 1981, Ronald […]
After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisive Transgender Executive Order
Ryan T. Anderson In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden […]
Three Tensions in Biden’s International Economic Policy
Matthew P. Goodman International economics is one area of U.S. […]
Proportionate Deterrence: A Model Nuclear Posture Review
George Perkovich, Pranay Vaddi Executive Summary Ever since the election […]
Hindutva way of normalising violence
Bhabani Shankar Nayak The pestilence of Coronavirus has given free […]
How The U.S. Should Respond To Genocide In Xinjiang
Olivia Enos On the last day of the Trump administration, […]
Reagan’s Fight for American Renewal, Revisited
Joseph Loconte Forty years ago, on January 20, 1981, Ronald […]
After Inaugural Rhetoric on Unity, Biden Signs Divisive Transgender Executive Order
Ryan T. Anderson In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden […]
Three Tensions in Biden’s International Economic Policy
Matthew P. Goodman International economics is one area of U.S. […]
Proportionate Deterrence: A Model Nuclear Posture Review
George Perkovich, Pranay Vaddi Executive Summary Ever since the election […]
Hindutva way of normalising violence
Bhabani Shankar Nayak The pestilence of Coronavirus has given free […]
EDITORIAL
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
Moscow and Navalny’s arrest
Currently, Western nations are pressing hard Russia to immediately free […]
Reforms in civil service
Yesterday, Federal Minister Shafqat Mehmood announced measures taken by the […]
Trump’s last-minute pardons
President Trump issued 73 pardons and commuted the sentences of 70 individuals […]
Border markets and reduction in smuggling
Yesterday, Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the relevant Departments to […]
Moscow and Navalny’s arrest
Currently, Western nations are pressing hard Russia to immediately free […]
ARTS & LITERATURE
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
The Most Expensive Old Masters Artworks Ever Sold at Auction
Monitoring Desk These days, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, […]
These incredible works of art entered the public domain in 2021
Monitoring Desk n intellectual property law, public domain is a […]
South Africa’s trailblazing Black food writer dies of virus
Monitoring Desk JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s trailblazing Black food […]
Contemporary African art fair tests Paris market
DUBAI (Arabnews): While the coronavirus rages on, most art fairs […]
Leonardo da Vinci copy handed back to museum that didn’t know it had been stolen
Monitoring Desk The Italian museum where the oil painting belonged […]
The Most Expensive Old Masters Artworks Ever Sold at Auction
Monitoring Desk These days, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, […]
These incredible works of art entered the public domain in 2021
Monitoring Desk n intellectual property law, public domain is a […]
South Africa’s trailblazing Black food writer dies of virus
Monitoring Desk JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s trailblazing Black food […]
PICTURES TALK
KIDS CORNER
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
Closing schools should be ‘measure of last resort’ says UNICEF Chief
Monitoring Desk The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]
Calls to reopen classrooms grow as teachers get vaccinated
Monitoring Desk State leaders around the U.S. are increasingly pushing […]
Marona’s Fantastic Tale – a fable about the chaotic life of a pet
Monitoring Desk The title “Marona’s Fantastic Tale” promises a fantasy or […]
Meet 10-year-old Kyuta, a dominant 85-kilo sumo in training
Monitoring Desk TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Among the young […]
Nurturing with nature helps children connect with the planet
Monitoring Desk As many people’s lives around the world have […]
152 Million children affected by child labor worldwide: ILO
Monitoring Desk Although child labour has decreased significantly over the […]
Closing schools should be ‘measure of last resort’ says UNICEF Chief
Monitoring Desk The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]
Calls to reopen classrooms grow as teachers get vaccinated
Monitoring Desk State leaders around the U.S. are increasingly pushing […]
Marona’s Fantastic Tale – a fable about the chaotic life of a pet
Monitoring Desk The title “Marona’s Fantastic Tale” promises a fantasy or […]