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35 killed in Gaza as Israel air strikes intensify

Israel carries out hundreds of air strikes in Gaza into Wednesday morning; multi-story residential building in Gaza collapses.

Published 12 May, 2021 12:10pm

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Less than 3,000 Covid cases reported in Pakistan for first time since March

Vaccine registration to open for citizens aged 30 and older from May 16, says Asad Umar.

Updated 12 May, 2021 11:54am

Qureshi calls on Muslim nations to unite over Israeli action against Palestinians

"A lone Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia can't do anything," he says.

Published 12 May, 2021 01:38pm

OIC envoys deplore Israeli actions against Palestinians

Set up core group to raise issue at UN; meeting approves proposals from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Updated 12 May, 2021 08:17am

Saudi rice charity stirs controversy

PM's aide Tahir Ashrafi says the charity is not new as the poor in Pakistan have been receiving it in the past.

Updated 12 May, 2021 08:27am

Imran retracts criticism of foreign service officers

Task force set up to dovetail working of ambassadors & govt departments at embassies, says FM Qureshi.

Updated 12 May, 2021 07:35am

Eid to be celebrated in Saudi Arabia tomorrow

The Jeddah Astronomical Association had already hinted that there were little chances of sighting the moon on Tuesday.

Updated 12 May, 2021 07:53am

Head of Macron’s party slams Muslim candidate’s headscarf

“Wearing ostentatious religious symbols on a campaign document is not compatible with the values of LREM," he says.

Updated 12 May, 2021 09:47am

New direction set in ties with Saudi Arabia: FM

Qureshi says no compromise over national interest in foreign engagements.

Updated 12 May, 2021 07:32am

Rs340bn projects registered under construction package

Tax officials believe IMF may not allow another extension in amnesty scheme for non-disclosure of sources of income.

Updated 12 May, 2021 07:21am

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Interior minister slams letter as a “crude manoeuvre” and accuses its anonymous signatories of lacking “courage”.

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