Tag: Pakistan

Saturday, April 24th 2021 - 07:37 UTC
Canada bans air traffic to and from India, Pakistan as covid-19 cases soar

Canada has banned all flights arriving from Pakistan and also from India, where the spread of the coronavirus pandemic seems to have to ceil.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Pakistan underlines that freedom of expression carries special duties and responsibilities

World leaders have sent messages of support to Austria and Afghanistan as they did previously with France following the last bout of terrorist attacks, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, unequivocally condemning terrorism, said that ”freedom of expression,” is not without limits in a pluralistic diverse and respectful societies.
Wednesday, October 28th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Argentina and Pakistan sign MoU to promote trade and technological cooperation

Pakistan and Argentina signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Sanitary and Phytosanitary issues, during a ceremony conducted in Buenos Aires with the purpose of promoting and sponsoring trade in animals, plants, and by-products, as well as technical cooperation.
Saturday, May 23rd 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Pakistani Airbus with 99 passengers crashes in Karachi district: at least 80 killed

A Pakistan International Airlines Airbus jet with 99 people aboard crashed into a crowded residential district of the city of Karachi on Friday afternoon after twice trying to land at the airport, a witness said.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Pentagon claims China plans to add military bases around the world

The US Defense Department expects China to add military bases around the world to protect its investments in its ambitious One Belt One Road global infrastructure program, according to an official report released on Thursday.
Monday, April 22nd 2019 - 08:58 UTC
China preparing for a huge muscle showing naval parade: 13 countries are joining

Warships from India, Australia and several other nations arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday to attend a naval parade, part of a goodwill visit as China extends the hand of friendship despite regional tensions and suspicions.
Wednesday, April 3rd 2019 - 08:25 UTC
Argentina denies visas to Pakistan players attending a world championship

Pakistan futsal team on Sunday returned Lahore after being deported from Dubai after having stayed there for 24 hours en route to Argentina where the Green-shirts were scheduled to make their debut in the 12th World Futsal Championship which began on Sunday at Misiones.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Pakistan shows downed Indian pilot; New Delhi demands his release

India has demanded the release of a fighter pilot shot down by Pakistan warplanes in a major escalation between the two nuclear powers over Kashmir. Video showing the pilot, blindfolded and with blood on his face, was shared by Pakistan's information ministry. India described the images as a “vulgar display of an injured personnel”.
Friday, December 28th 2018 - 08:44 UTC
Pakistan to resume negotiations with Mercosur for a free trade agreement

Pakistan has officially requested to resume negotiations with Mercosur for a free trade agreement, with discussions expected to begin in early 2019. Islamabad believes it is an opportunity to bridge the trade deficit with countries of the South American bloc.
Saturday, May 19th 2018 - 09:33 UTC
Ten people killed in school shooting by a student near Houston, Texas

Ten people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting on Friday morning at a high school south of Houston, authorities said. The shooting at Santa Fe High School was the nation's deadliest such attack since the massacre in Florida that gave rise to a campaign by teens for gun control.