Pakistan-origin Australian senator Mehreen Faruqi calls out racism in maiden speech
Australia's first female Muslim senator has called out political racism, insisting "we can build a future for each and every one of us".
Mehreen Faruqi...
Shawwal moon unlikely to be seen today in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Astronomers at the observatory of Majmaah University near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the crescent moon of Shawwal will not be...
Pompeo speaks to PM Imran; seeks action against all terrorists
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over the phone on Thursday.
According to a statement of...
Ritual of changing Ghilaf-e-Kaaba held
MAKKAH: The ritual of changing Ghilaf-e-Kaaba was held early this morning.
The new Ghilaf has been prepared at a cost of two hundred thousand Riyal....
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Mardan
WASHINGTON: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist incident in Mardan.
In his message, he expressed solidarity with the bereaved families. He also...
JF-17 thunder, Super Mushshak in Poland to perform in air show
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) two JF-17 Thunder and one Super Mushshak aircraft along with pilots, technicians and engineers of the PAF arrived at...
Indian troops martyr two youth in Occupied Kashmir
SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two more youth in Islamabad district, on Wednesday.
The troops killed...
Two million Muslims leave for Mina as Hajj rituals start
MAKKAH: In Saudi Arabia, over two million Muslims from across the world have gathered in Makkah Mukarramah for Hajj rituals, which are starting from...
Islam preaches respectful behaviour, good character: Hajj sermon
MOUNT ARAFAT: The Hajj sermon delivered at Mount Arafat on Monday emphasised respectful behaviour and good character as the most important lessons of Islam.
More...
26 children killed by coalition strikes in Yemen: UN
SANAA: Two Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Yemen have killed at least 26 children, UN officials said Friday, renewing calls for an independent investigation...
Afghanistan
Pakistan conveys ‘serious concern’ to Afghanistan over ‘baseless’ allegations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed strong concerns with Afghanistan over the allegations leveled by the latter as such accusations erode mutual trust, the Foreign Office...
12 killed in mosque blast near Afghan capital
A blast at a mosque on the outskirts of the Afghan capital during Friday prayers killed at least 12 worshippers, police said, shattering the...
Pakistan’s role in ending Afghan war is important, says US President Joe Biden
Pakistan's role in ending the Afghan war and working on a peace agreement is important, says US President Joe Biden.
President Biden spoke with Democrat...
Parliamentary delegation’s visit to Afghanistan cancelled due to “security reasons”
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary delegation's visit to Afghanistan has been postponed due to security reasons, Khyber News reported on Thursday. The delegation, headed by Speaker...
