ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the United States Tuesday announced an additional contribution of $9.3 million to help Pakistan meet the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from North Waziristan Agency, a statement issued here stated. “These funds will be provided … read more
TEL AVIV: Chief of United Nation Organization (UNO) Ban Ki-moon Tuesday urged Israel and the Palestinians to stop the ongoing fighting in Gaza and begin negotiating. “My message is the same for Israelis and Palestinians: Stop fighting, start talking and … read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for State and Frontier Regions General (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch denied the reports saying civilians were killed in last week’s air strikes in Shawal valley of North Waziristan. “There is a very small civil population in Shawal … read more
GAZA CITY: A series of Israeli air strikes early Tuesday killed seven people in Gaza, including five members of the same family, emergency services spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said. The deaths hike the total Palestinian toll to 633 since the Israeli … read more
GLASGOW: The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow kick off on Wednesday with the much-anticipated opening ceremony at Celtic Park. Ahead of 11 days of competition in 17 different sporting disciplines, the ceremony in Glasgow will feature an array of Scottish … read more