China warns US of unilateralism, offers world multilateralism
China’s Premier Li Qiang addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, UNSA. — Reuters NEW YORK: Without naming the United States, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has…
United Nations arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran
Members of the UN Security Council vote against a resolution that would permanently lift UN sanctions on Iran at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 19, 2025.…
Strings of identity: IIOJK’s fading music endures
Artisan Ghulam Mohammad Zaz makes the Santoor instrument at his home in Srinagar, IIOJK on September 23, 2025. — AFP SRINAGAR: In a modest workshop filled with the fragrance of…
‘Regional bully’: Pakistan hits back at India in UN spat over terrorism claims
Pakistan’s Second Secretary to UN Muhammad Rashid speaks during the UNGA in response to Indian remarks, September 28, 2025. — X/@PakistanUN_NYIndia is serial perpetrator of terrorism: Pakistan’s envoy.Denounces Indian delegate…
PPP’s flagship solar project faces allegations of irregularities worth billions
Two workers clean off dust accumulated on solar panels. — SSEP website/FileAmount borrowed from WB exceeds actual cost of solar kits.Solar DC fans distributed by altering import documents.Sindh minister says…
Russia tells West: Any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a joint news conference on August 31, 2022. — Reuters Russia’s top diplomat addresses UN amid rising Europe tension.He warns of militaristic rhetoric, plays…
Current world order ‘reflects a bygone era,’ says Cuban Foreign Minister
Bruno Rodríguez Parilla, in his address to the General Assembly on Saturday, said that there can be no effective global response to serious challenges because the current world order “reflects…
‘The UN is in a state of crisis’ warns Indian senior government minister
In his address to the General Assembly, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister for External Affairs outlined the failings of a “gridlocked” UN, whilst asserting the need for more international cooperation and…
Russia’s Lavrov says UN as relevant as ever in ‘age of multipolarity’
Widespread violations of the principle of the equality of states are the cause of crises and conflicts, Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, told the General Assembly on Saturday.…
Protest over alleged police action brings Super Highway traffic to standstill in Karachi
A view of a massive traffic jam on the main artery, Sharea Faisal, due to a protest in Karachi on December 29, 2024. —Online KARACHI: A protest by residents brought…