UN chief criticizes Gaza bombardments, demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire DOHA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday sharply criticized the “unprecedented escalation” of... Updated 29 Oct, 2023 01:44am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Toshakhana controversy “The world’s narrative is as divided as…as…as…” “Between The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Nawaz... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World Israel to ‘extend’ Gaza ground operation as UN warns of ‘growing misery’ Between bombardments and fuel shortages, 12 of Gaza's 35 hospitals have been forced to close Published 28 Oct, 2023 12:03am
World UN chief says Gaza faces 'avalanche of human suffering' UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations chief warned Friday that Gaza faces "an unprecedented avalanche of human... Published 27 Oct, 2023 11:08pm
World UN chief rejects Israel accusations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected the “misrepresentations”... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World UN warns Gaza fuel shortage will stop aid work by end of day GAZA STRIP: The main UN aid agency in besieged Gaza warned it will have to stop operations by the end of Wednesday... Updated 26 Oct, 2023 06:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘My kingdom for a horse’ “Ah Antonio, Antonio, Antonio!” “What prompted this….this…refrain?” “I am not sure the word refrain is... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World UN chief says ‘shocked’ by ‘misrepresentations’ of Mideast remarks UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected the “misrepresentations” of... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:55pm
World UN pleads for Gazans’ safety, cites humanitarian law violations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on Tuesday for civilians to be protected ... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:53am
World China says force ‘not way’ to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict BEIJING: China believes “force is not a way to resolve” the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is once again... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza's 'godawful nightmare' CAIRO: UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the war between Israel and... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:53pm
World Israel readies invasion RAFAH, (Palestinian Territories): Thousands of tonnes of “life and death” aid for Gaza should be delivered soon,... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
World At the gates of Gaza, aid piles up in Egypt EL-ARISH, EGYPT: Food, medicines, water purifiers, hygiene products and blankets: the aid was piling in Egypt’s... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:07pm
Print Palestinians await aid trucks as Israel pounds Gaza GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Palestinians in war-torn Gaza on Thursday eagerly awaited the arrival of aid... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 08:58am
Pakistan PM urges UN to play role in stopping Israel’s violence against Palestinians BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday urged the United Nations Secretary-General ... Published 19 Oct, 2023 05:10am
World UN chief ‘horrified’ by Gaza hospital strike that killed hundreds BEIJING: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he was “horrified” by hundreds of... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 04:23pm
World EU to triple humanitarian aid to Gaza to 75m euros BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Saturday the EU is tripling humanitarian aid... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
World UN chief says 'deeply distressed' by Israeli siege of Gaza UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the Hamas attack against Israel but said ... Published 09 Oct, 2023 10:45pm
World UN chief 'strongly condemns' strike on Ukraine village UNITED NATIONS: The head of the United Nations "strongly condemns" a Russian strike that killed at least 51 people... Published 05 Oct, 2023 11:01pm
Opinion The fossil fuel folly: damned if you have it; damned if you don’t The world stands at a crossroads, facing a dilemma of unparalleled proportions: the consumption of fossil fuels. In... Updated 05 Oct, 2023 06:57am
Print 2022 Pakistan floods: Reconstruction aid lagging: UN chief UNITED NATIONS: A year after deadly floods inundated a third of Pakistan, the broken promises to rebuild the country... Updated 29 Sep, 2023 05:14pm
Business & Finance ‘Tax rich more,’ IMF asks govt NEW YORK: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has called on the authorities in... Published 22 Sep, 2023 03:33am
World Climate crisis has ‘opened the gates to hell’, UN chief tells summit UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday told world leaders humanity’s addiction to... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am
Print Debt challenges facing 59 countries: PM urges world to find durable solution Proper implementation of the development agenda is only possible with global and regional cooperation, he says Updated 21 Sep, 2023 08:46am
Pakistan PM attends UNGA opening session NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday attended the 78th opening session of the United... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Print World leaders warn goals to fight hunger, poverty, climate change in peril UNITED NATIONS: World leaders meeting at the United Nations on Monday warned of the peril the world faces unless it... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 09:45am
World UN secretary-general calls for equality for Global South at Cuba G77 summit HAVANA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday praised efforts to support the Global South in... Published 15 Sep, 2023 11:03pm
World UN chief 'strongly condemns' North Korea satellite launch attempt: spokesperson UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday "strongly" condemned North Korea's attempted ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 10:42pm
Pakistan ‘World Humanitarian Day’ observed LAHORE: To highlight the dignity and esteem of humanity, World Humanitarian Day was observed on August 19 across the... Published 20 Aug, 2023 03:20am
Pakistan Bilawal, UN SG discuss revival of BSGI ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with the United Nations... Published 28 Jul, 2023 03:03am