Recognizing Bangladesh’s dedication to upholding human rights

As a responsible member state of the UN, Bangladesh remains committed to making all efforts to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights nationally and globally.

Broken Bridges: The climate change dilemma in Pakistan

Environmental effects of climate change and modernization on Pakistan are remarkably similar infrastructure degradation, disruption of water supplies and soil fertility, and pressure on resource use.

Mufti Menk calls for balance between world and religion in response to vitriol

A few weeks ago, Mufti Menk visited flood-affected areas in Pakistan. A video of him visiting the flood-affected areas has been doing rounds on social media.

EU plans fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying drones to Russia

The sanctions target Iran’s morality police and two police figures, as well as a number of local chiefs along with Issa Zarepour, the country's information and communications technology minister.

U.S. charges five Russian nationals for sanctions evasion

U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday charged five Russian nationals for sanctions evasion and other violations related to shipping military technologies bought from U.S. manufacturers to Russian buyers, some of which ended up on the battlefield in Ukraine

Pakistan urges UN to highlight climate change and offer solutions

The Pakistani envoy urged the department to continue to support and strengthen the UN information centers around the world.

Qatar gets Middle East’s first pandas

Qatar became the first Middle Eastern country on Wednesday to receive Chinese giant pandas — Suhail and Soraya — who, in true Gulf fashion, took up residence in luxury air-conditioned quarters.

Dwayne Johnson joins the India, Pakistan T20 World Cup frenzy

Johnson has expressed his excitement for the match, watched by millions of cricket fans across the globe. Pakistan and India will play each other on Sunday, 23rd October, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Cold weather brings tougher conditions to fighting in Ukraine

Russia has carried out devastating strikes targeting cities and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, increasing the pressure on the country's civilian population ahead of winter.

All eyes on FATF plenary meeting today as Pakistan expects exit from grey list

The FATF plenary will make the final decision after examining the assessment by the on-site team that visited Pakistan last month. Based on the team's report, the FATF is expected to provide relief to Pakistan after verifying the country's steps to implement the plan of action.

Fawad Chaudhry calls out media for reporting misleading news

"Yet another misleading news," Fawad Chaudhry said. PTI leader and former federal minister Shireen Mazari also called out the article and accused the media of having a "hostile agenda viz PTI" and demanded an apology. 

Ukraine restricts electricity usage after Russia attacks energy plants

Ukraine is restricting electricity usage nationwide on Thursday for the first time since Russia's invasion following a barrage of missile and drone attacks destroyed some power plants just before the winter sets in.