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GENEVA: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has warned against inaction in combating the growing acts of desecrating the holy Quran, saying such public actions were not an expression of free…

ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee agency has completed the disbursement of cash assistance to over one million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan. These refugees were impacted by the prolonged difficult economic situation in the aftermath of…

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board meeting will take place today (Wednesday) to review the $3 billion stand-by arrangement with Pakistan to release the first tranche of $1.1 billion as part of the loan…

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday called upon the international community to stand united against hatred, discrimination, intolerance and promote mutual respect, understanding and tolerance. Virtually addressing…

VILNIUS: NATO leaders agreed on Tuesday that Ukraine's future lies within the alliance but they stopped short of handing Kyiv the invitation or timetable for accession it sought, a stance that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had…

At eight billion strong, the “human family is larger than ever”, but leaders are failing in efforts to ensure a peaceful and prosperous world for all, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark World Population Day on…

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has categorically rejected Israel's statement regarding the adoption of Pakistan’s Universal Periodic Report. Responding to media queries, she said the UN Human Rights Council on…

PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme for talented students of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, including the merged areas. The laptop distribution ceremony was held at Governor House and…

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday rejected the interim bail of the former prime minister and PTI chief in seven cases registered against him under terrorism charges in Punjab. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan is…

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has stressed for promoting religious tourism to reduce tension and foster peace in the world. Addressing the inaugural session of International Ghandhara symposium in Islamabad today, he said all religions…