Blinken to talk to Israel on 'concrete steps' to minimize civilian harm JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday he would ask Israel to take "concrete steps"... Published 02 Nov, 2023 10:31pm
World Egypt says to help evacuate ‘about 7,000’ Gaza foreign nationals CAIRO: Egypt will help evacuate “about 7,000” foreigners and dual nationals from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 01:32pm
Pakistan President denounces use of brutal force against Palestinians ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has denounced the use of brutal force against innocent Palestinians, and called ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Pakistan Killing of innocent Palestinians is genocide: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended the inauguration ceremony of “Tabeer” Project at LUMS... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
World 76 wounded, 335 with foreign passports enter Egypt from Gaza: official ISMAILIA: Seventy-six wounded Palestinians and 335 foreigners or dual-nationals were allowed to cross from the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 11:11pm
Pakistan Senate passes resolution calling for immediate ceasefire of Israeli aggression in Gaza Calls for allowing unfettered access for humanitarian organisations to provide essential relief supplies, medications, food, and water to the distressed population of Gaza Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:02pm
World Bolivia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza strikes, others recall envoys LA PAZ: Bolivia on Tuesday said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its “disproportionate” attacks in... Published 01 Nov, 2023 12:28pm
World Israeli air strike kills 50 at Gaza refugee camp GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel said its forces fought Hamas gunmen inside the vast tunnel network beneath Gaza as a hospital... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:05am
World Jordan fears crossfire if Gaza war pulls Iran into wider conflict AMMAN: Jordan’s request for Patriot air defence systems from Washington reflects its growing concern about being... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:08am
Pakistan Israel’s aggression: Senators seek urgent action from world ISLAMABAD: The Senate, Monday, continued its debate on the ongoing atrocities on the people of Gaza by Israel,... Updated 31 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Print Israel steps up ground operation in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel signalled intent to encircle Gaza’s main city on Sunday, publishing pictures of... Updated 30 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Pakistan JI women activists hold pro-Palestine march KARACHI: Women activists of Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday staged their fourth consecutive rally to support ... Published 29 Oct, 2023 03:25am
Opinion Turkiye turns 100 The Turkish Republic has turned 100 today. The country was founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by Ghazi... Published 29 Oct, 2023 03:25am
World Israeli hostage families demand government explanation of Gaza strikes JERUSALEM: Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday demanded an immediate government... Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:05pm
World Qatar open to reconsidering Hamas presence in Qatar: US WASHINGTON: Qatar told the US it was open to reconsidering the presence of Hamas in Qatar once a crisis is resolved... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World UN food chief criticizes strict Rafah crossing checks for limiting Gaza aid WASHINGTON: Overly stringent checks on trucks at the Rafah crossing from Egypt into Gaza were slowing the flow of... Published 26 Oct, 2023 11:51pm
Opinion Markets roll back fears of big ground invasion A recent Bloomberg report notes: Asked on Friday whether Israel should delay the ground operation, President Joe... Updated 26 Oct, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan Women march against war crimes in Gaza KARACHI: The women wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Wednesday staged a rally for Palestinians in the... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
World 700 Palestinians killed in overnight strikes GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than 700 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli air strikes, Gaza’s health... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
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
Pakistan Rally held to express solidarity with Palestinians LAHORE: A rally was held at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) which was led by caretaker provincial health... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
World EU prepares call for pause in Israel-Hamas war but some countries not convinced BRUSSELS: The European Union edged on Monday towards endorsing a “humanitarian pause” in the war between Israel and... Published 23 Oct, 2023 11:24pm
World UK PM announces extra £20mn aid for civilians in Gaza LONDON: UK leader Rishi Sunak announced Monday that Britain was sending an additional £20 million ($24 million) of... Published 23 Oct, 2023 10:53pm
World US sees notable risk of attacks on Mideast interests GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Fears that the Israel-Hamas war could mushroom into a wider Middle East conflict rose on... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan Minister assails Muslim rulers for ignoring plight of besieged Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Religious Affairs Minister Aneeq Ahmed has lambasted the leaders of the Muslim countries for ... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan World community urged to express support to rights of Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi unequivocally expressed support for... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:58am
World Cairo Peace Summit ends without Gaza breakthrough CAIRO: Arab leaders at a Cairo summit on Saturday condemned Israeli bombardment of Gaza as Europeans said civilians... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Opinion ‘Elderly Biden acting shrewdly’ This is apropos a Letter to the Editor “Elderly Biden acting shrewdly” carried by the newspaper yesterday. In ... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
World Nine Palestinians killed in West Bank as toll mounts RAMALLAH: Israeli troops killed nine Palestinians in multiple clashes across the occupied West Bank Thursday, the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 05:17am
Print There’s no plan to send troops to Palestine: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan has “no plans to send troops to Palestine” to protect... Updated 20 Oct, 2023 09:37am