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Social media campaign highlights colorful Afghan clothing to protest Taliban dress code

GLENWOOD: After seeing photos of black-clad Afghan women in full face veils at a pro-Taliban rally in Kabul, Bahar...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:37am

World

Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain

The three-party coalition has brought Iceland four years of stability after a decade of crises

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:34am

Sports

Team Europe in control, dominate Laver Cup 11-1

Medvedev's win over Team World's Shapovalov earned two points and gave the Europeans a whopping 11-1 overall lead heading into Sunday's final matches at the Boston Garden arena

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:32am

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Olaf Scholz: the Social Democrat channelling Merkel in succession bid

As finance minister and vice-chancellor under Merkel, he enjoys a close relationship with the chancellor and has even sought to position himself as the true Merkel continuity candidate, despite hailing from a different party

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:30am

World

Three dead after US train derailment: rail operator

WASHINGTON: At least three people were killed and multiple others injured when a train derailed Saturday afternoon ...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:28am

World

'Eternal' chancellor: Germany's Merkel prepares to leave the stage

In office so long she was dubbed Germany's "eternal chancellor", Merkel, 67, leaves with her popularity so resilient she would likely have won a record fifth term had she sought it

Published 26 Sep, 2021 10:26am

Modi irked by PM’s plea for world support to Taliban

UNITED NATIONS, (United States): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the United Nations Saturday that no ...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:59am

644 amendments in laws, procedures, rules in the offing

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Law and Justice has reportedly proposed 644 amendments in laws, rules and procedures ...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:39am

Kids’ immunization: ECC approves Rs2.376bn TSG for vaccines

ISLAMABAD: A technical supplementary grant (TSG) of Rs2.376 billion has been approved by the Economic Coordination...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:39am

FBR lifts GST on import of fresh fruits from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Saturday lifted sales tax on the import of fresh fruits from...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:38am

IMF chief says she ‘did not pressurise anyone’ while at WB

WASHINGTON: After an investigation found she used her senior role at the World Bank to manipulate data in favor of...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:38am

Pakistan, China agree to include KCCDZ in CPEC

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi Saturday said Pakistan and China have agreed to...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:37am

HR violations in IIOJ&K: Qureshi presents dossier to UNSG

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi presented a dossier to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:36am

Biden seeks ‘free and open’ Pacific with Australia, India, Japan

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia, India and Japan promised Friday to work together for a...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 04:25am

PM to perform groundbreaking of KCR project tomorrow

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Karachi on Monday (Sept 27) on a day-long visit where he will...

Published 26 Sep, 2021 03:48am

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Merkel makes final push for successor in Germany's knife-edge polls

AACHEN, (Germany): Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Germans to give her would-be successor Armin Laschet...