‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly

‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly

Addressing the Assembly’s annual general debate, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, said, “the world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,” because there are a raft of challenges facing humankind that can only be addressed through global cooperation. Multiple shocks Indeed, a series of external “shocks” – COVID-19, climate change and conflict – have devastated developing economies, reversed decades of…

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World News in Brief: Healthcare crisis in DRC, Türk slams Iran hijab law, welcomes new India bill boosting women

World News in Brief: Healthcare crisis in DRC, Türk slams Iran hijab law, welcomes new India bill boosting women

The World Health Organization’s representative to the DRC, Dr Boureima Hama Sambo, warned that in six eastern provinces, health facilities have been set alight, health workers killed and others face constant physical and psychological threats, while supplies have been looted. Heavy rain, flooding and landslides have also compromised aid access. Dr Sambo said that the…

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Shaheen's Walima, Babur's Tishan

Shaheen’s Walima, Babur’s Tishan

Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and Ansha Afridi’s tusions were seen differently at the celebration ceremony of the national team captain Babar Azam. While the current and former players participated in the Dawat-e-Walima held yesterday, many journalists, political leaders and dignitaries from other walks of life participated and graced the event. The captain of…

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