Hong Kong: Asian markets mostly recovered Thursday from the previous day´s sharp losses but Tokyo tumbled as investors returned from a long weekend to play catch-up, with auto giants hit by the Volkswagen scandal. The dollar edged up against most … read more
MINA: Seven Pakistanis were among the 717 pilgrims martyred on Thursday in a stampede at Mina a few kilometers east of the holy city of Makkah, Saudi authorities said, the worst disaster to strike the annual Haj pilgrimage in 25 … read more
UNITED NATIONS: Pope Francis heads to the United Nations on Friday to deliver an appeal to world leaders to help the poor, combat climate change and end conflicts that have sent desperate refugees fleeing to Europe. Making his first address … read more
NEW YORK: Pope Francis on Thursday used his first public remarks since arriving in New York to express solidarity with Muslims after a devastating stampede in Saudi Arabia. “I want to express the closeness of the church in the face … read more
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in their Eid messages urged people to share joys of Eid with the poor and underprivileged. President Hussain in his message said Pakistan’s armed forces were engaged in a decisive fight … read more