PM Khan orders urgent assistance worth Rs 5 billion to Afghanistan

PM Khan took the opportunity to remind the international community of the collective responsibility to support Afghanistan to avoid a humanitarian crisis. In addition, he also gave in-principle approval for tariff and sales tax reduction on key Afghan exports to Pakistan.

President Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek ‘hegemony’

Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit on Monday that Beijing would not "bully" its smaller regional neighbors, amid rising tension over the South China Sea.

Abhinandan shot no F-16: Pakistan rejects Indian claims

On the same day, in panic, Indian military shot down its own MI 17 helicopter near Srinagar which initially denied, was accepted later on. Indian Air Force was completely outplayed on the day.

Hamas official says Qatar enables fuel-to-cash scheme for Gaza civil servants

A Hamas official said on Monday that Qatar will start sending Gaza up to $10 million worth of Egyptian fuel a month under a plan to fund civil service pay in the impoverished Palestinian enclave ruled by the Islamist group.

Bennett signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation amid nuclear talks

PM tells security conference Iranians encircled Israel with missiles, while they sit safely in Tehran; adds Iran is at a most advanced stage of the nuclear program, indicating Jerusalem's cyber skills and international standing to be enlisted in response.

UNDP confirms Afghan banks running out of cash

Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem must be resolved quickly to improve Afghanistan’s limited production capacity and prevent the banking system from collapsing

Is Russia about to attack Ukraine? Intelligence agency reveals

The Americans are painting a frightening picture of hordes of Russian tanks that will start to crush Ukrainian cities, saying they have some 'reliable information' of such Russian intentions

Pakistan, Palau establish diplomatic ties

The two ambassadors jointly informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, about the establishment of Pakistan-Palau diplomatic relations.

India arrests young Kashmir rights activist

"I'm hearing disturbing reports that Khurram Parvez was arrested today in Kashmir & is at risk of being charged by authorities in #India with terrorism-related crimes," tweeted Mary Lawlor.

Iran clashes with US Navy, heavy human loss reported

IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces

US takes action against facilitator for Daesh in Afghanistan

Ismatullah Khalozai accused of operating schemes from UAE, Turkey to fund Daesh/ISIS-Khorasan Province. The Biden Administration is committed to rooting out terrorist financing networks around the world, said Andrea Gacki.

China ready to work with ASEAN for a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia

China's President Xi announced the establishment of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his speech for “a new milestone” in the history of their relations. He said China supports ASEAN’s efforts to build a nuclear-weapon-free zone.