Trump allows Biden to begin transition, still yet to concede
The General Services Administration has recognised Biden as the winner, opening access to funds and classified briefings.
Anwar Iqbal
People with no symptoms cause most infections
“Asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infected wearers are estimated to account for more than 50pc of transmissions,” says CDC.
US to launch regional funds for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
The United States is also launching a fund to encourage investments in the South and Central Asian region.
US asks goods makers to label products from settlements as ‘Made in Israel’
“We will continue to oppose countries and international institutions which delegitimise or penalise Israel," says Mike Pompeo.
Hostility towards Pakistan quickest route to national unity in India, says Obama
In his new book, the former US president describes Manmohan Singh as “a gentle, soft-spoken economist”.
Breaking news of Osama raid to Pakistan was easier than thought, says Obama
Former US president reveals that his two closest aides, Joe Biden and defence secretary Robert Gates, had opposed the raid.
Pakistan calls for fair distribution of Covid vaccine
Ambassador identifies debt suspension as the first economic need of pandemic-hit developing nations.
Biden plans to lift Muslim ban on first day in office
During his election campaign, Biden had promised to undo a variety of policies pursued by President Trump.
Biden forges ahead as Trump mounts legal challenge
WASHINGTON: At least 160 million Americans voted in the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday ...
Pakistan receives 45 stolen relics from US
The antiquities are valued at approximately $250,000.
US on edge as poll day promises record turnout
Almost 94m voters have already cast their ballots
S. Asians urged to vote in US elections despite fear of violence
WASHINGTON: There is a high risk of violence targeting Asian and African American communities a day before and after...
UN expert offers help in probing occupied Kashmir’s mass graves issue
Pakistan says thousands of innocent Kashmiris have been victims of extra judicial killings by Indian occupation forces.
US presidential contest increases influence of Pakistani, Muslim voters
Five VOA journalists lose jobs for publishing Biden’s message in Urdu.
Islamabad for return of stolen assets to developing countries
Demands mandatory frameworks to counter ill practices such as profit shifting to avoid taxation.
South Asians notice lack of interest in foreign policy in US election
WASHINGTON: In Pakistan, national politics seems to have pushed US elections out of focus while in India President...
Violence a threat to Afghan peace process, says US envoy
His comments follow renewed fighting in Helmand, a longtime Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Offer for strategic restraint still on table, Pakistan tells UN
Ambassador Akram presents a three-point formula for maintaining peace in South Asia
Pakistan is not isolated, says UN envoy
Those who still talk about isolation “must be misguided", says Ambassador Munir Akram.
Pakistan re-elected to UN rights body with overwhelming majority
This is the fifth time that Pakistan has been elected to the UN’s premier body on human rights.