Pakistanis spent $2.19bn on outbound tourism in 2023, highest in six years: report Number comes despite massive rupee depreciation and domestic economic crisis Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:01pm
World World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of ‘climate hell’ BRUSSELS/GENEVA: Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record in year-on-year comparisons, the EU’s... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
World Anti-migrant thrust in Europe could have global knock-on effect: UN GENEVA: If Europe takes a more anti-migrant stance following upcoming elections it could impact the willingness of... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Devastating floods in 2022: Pakistan has received $2.8bn so far: minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has so far received $ 2.8 billion out of $ 10.987 billion pledges made at the International... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Fighting malnutrition: BISP, UNICEF agree to forge close collaboration ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the United Nations have reiterated to collaborate closely to address... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Print Chile joins S African case against Israel at top UN court VALPARAÍSO, (Chile): Chilean President Gabriel Boric said Saturday his country was joining South Africa in its case... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:54am
World Erdogan says ‘spirit of UN dead in Gaza’ ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday hit out at the United Nations and called on the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World Tribute to late Iranian president at UN stirs anger UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly drew criticism Thursday for its tribute to the late Iranian president ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan UN team visits LWMC LAHORE: The United Nations Living Indus Project Team visited the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Thursday... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
World Rich nations met $100bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD PARIS: Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World US tells UN: Israel undermines goals with civilian harm in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: Israel must do more to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza and should “remove all barriers to the... Updated 29 May, 2024 10:21pm
World UN hails $4.8bn in new pledges to boost global connectivity GENEVA: The United Nations said Monday that it had raked in $4.8 billion in new pledges towards closing the global... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
World Agreement reached at UN on biopiracy treaty GENEVA: More than 190 nations agreed Friday on a new treaty to combat so-called biopiracy and regulate patents... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
World Egypt’s Sisi agrees to let UN aid through key Gaza crossing: US WASHINGTON: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed in a call Friday with his US counterpart Joe Biden to... Published 24 May, 2024 11:41pm
World UN says only 906 aid truckloads reached Gaza since Israel’s Rafah operation began NEW YORK: Aid access to the Gaza Strip is extremely limited with less than 1,000 truckloads of humanitarian... Published 24 May, 2024 10:42pm
Editorials Justice for Palestinians EDITORIAL: In a momentous decision, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) chief prosecutor Karim Khan on ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:07am
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier GAZA: Aid deliveries began arriving at a US-built pier off the Gaza Strip on Friday as Israel comes under growing... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Print UN projects Pak economy to grow by 2pc in 2024 NEW YORK: Pakistan, which faces significant economic challenges, is expected to have “modest economic growth”, with... Updated 18 May, 2024 08:40am
World AL calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories MANAMA: The Arab League on Thursday called for a UN peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories and an... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
World UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy GENEVA: The fight against biopiracy — plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World 27 killed in renewed clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher: UN PORT SUDAN: Clashes reignited between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries earlier this week in the key Darfur... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for UN-led cyber capacity-building mechanism UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has underscored the need for a permanent cyber capacity building mechanism under the UN,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Donors pledge over $2bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference KUWAIT CITY: A conference of international donors in Kuwait pledged over $2 billion in aid to Gaza Sunday as UN... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings ‘completely crippling’ aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s closure of key crossings into Gaza has cut off the main entry point for aid, and particularly... Published 09 May, 2024 10:36pm
Editorials Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World UN estimates rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn AMMAN: A UN agency said Thursday rebuilding war-wracked Gaza will cost an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion and... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
World UN-backed court issues warrant for Central African ex-leader BANGUI, (Central African Republic): A UN-backed court announced Tuesday it has issued an arrest warrant for the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Opinion Iran must issue a warning to Israel Iran deserves commendation for carrying out an unprecedented attack on Israel. It has rightly defended its attack by... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am