3 Pakistani students in Australia commit suicide

3 Pakistani students commit suicide after Australian Education Minister blocks Pakistani students from entering the country due to covid-19 restrictions. Foreign Minister of Pakistan asked to raise the issue with Australian officials.

US no more in EU’s safe travel list due to corona cases

The EC updates its travel recommendations every two weeks, based on Covid-19 infection levels.

Karachi transformation plan on way to success – or not?

Karachi's transformation plan is underway with construction starting on revamping the transportation system. However, citizens are doubtful regarding the Sindh government's performance as it is frequently accused of starting projects, but not finishing them.

Gulf states to suffer from global warming the most: IPCC

A new report this month by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) showed unequivocally that the climate is changing faster than previously feared, and because of human activity.

Blinken says US diplomatic office shifted to Doha from Kabul

More than 123,000 people, including 6,000 American citizens, have been safely flown out of Afghanistan, according to Blinken.

U.S. envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on climate

Kerry's visit to Japan and China comes after the U.S. Treasury said earlier this month the United States would oppose most involvement of multilateral development banks like the World Bank in fossil fuel projects.

Taliban mark their independence as US troops leave completely

The Taliban seeks international legitimacy and support. Our position is any legitimacy and support will have to be earned.

Macron’s ‘safe zone’ not part of UN Resolution on Afghanistan

Macron had raised hopes of more concrete proposals in comments published in the weekly Journal du Dimanche over the weekend.

EU must support Afghanistan’s neighbours, say Borrell

Borrell said the crisis in Afghanistan, sparked by the withdrawal of US troops, had highlighted the need for the EU to have its own military capacity.

New Taliban govt would “deal” with the Islamic State: Zabihullah Mujahid

In a recent interview with an international media agency, the Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promised to deal with the Islamic State and said that the formation of the new government is underway. He also said that the IS attacks would stop once the US withdrawal is complete by August 31st.

UNHCR warns of impending Afghanistan humanitarian catastrophe

UNHCR warns that Afghanistan humanitarian catastrophe would exacerbate after evacuations if countries do not take humanitarian responsibility. As one third of Afghan 39 million people face food insecurity, the situation is only grim and foreboding.

Sheikh Rasheed lashes out, calls Opposition irresponsible

During a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed calls out the Opposition as irresponsible for failing to understand Pakistan's historic role in the Afghan evacuation process. The interior minister took shots at PDM saying that the Opposition's "timing and tuning" are both messed up.