Record Covid-19 cases force US to cut Independence Day festivities
Congress told ‘disturbing surge’ can bring up to 100,000 new cases per day
Anwar Iqbal
Biden urges India to restore rights of Kashmiri people
In a policy paper, the democratic presidential nominee says he is "disappointed" with Indian measures in IOK.
Pakistan needs to improve anti-trafficking efforts, says report
Law enforcement efforts against labour trafficking remain inadequate compared to scale of problem, states report.
Trump determined to pull troops out of Afghanistan: ex-aide
Bolton's book claims Trump desired to leave Afghanistan, believing the US could not regain control over the war-torn nation.
US-Pakistani doctors raise concerns over virus surge in their homeland
Some suggested an immediate lockdown for at least two to three weeks followed by a gradual reopening.
Violence grips US again as police kill another black man
Rayshard Brooks was shot dead by police outside a Wendy’s outlet in Atlanta after he was found sleeping in the restaurant’s drive-through area.
Covid-19 pushing millions of South Asians into poverty
Officially, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have had the third, seventh and tenth-most new cases in the world this week.
‘I serve at the will of Afghan people, not Taliban,’ says Ghani
WASHINGTON: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that any discussion of an interim government in Kabul for...
US crosses 2m mark amidst relapse warnings
In the United States, the spread followed gradual reopening in all 50 states after months of social distancing and mandated quarantining.
Pakistan among six nations with upward virus trends
WASHINGTON: America’s most reliable source of data on the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday placed Pakistan among...
US protests show closing gaps creates spaces for coronavirus
Almost half of the 50 US states were showing upward trends in coronavirus cases.
Democrats unveil police reform legislation
The bill would ban chokeholds, including the kind used by a police officer in Minneapolis on Floyd.
Trump downplays massive anti-racism rallies across US
“Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated,” says Trump.
Washington paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural near White House
The mural ends near St John’s Episcopal Church, where US President Trump staged a photo-op.
Foreign fighters still have presence in Afghanistan: UN
Nangarhar province has been the main stronghold of ISIL-K ever since it came to Afghanistan more than a decade ago.
Taliban shadow government prepares for takeover
UN report says Taliban Leadership Council has established a range of bodies that replicate offices of normal governmental organisations.
Facebook’s Trump policy disappoints rights leaders
Rights activists warn Zuckerberg was “setting a very dangerous precedent for other voices who would say similar harmful things on Facebook".
Most Americans oppose plan to regulate social media
Research centre says report should be seen in backdrop of President Trump's executive order regarding social media posts.
US issues workplace health and safety plan as offices reopen
Ban seating in common areas and face coverings mandatory at all times.
Linking Pakistan to Central Asia seen as a way to boost Afghan peace
WASHINGTON: At the inaugural meeting of a trilateral forum, the United States, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan reviewed...