Category: International News

Pompeo and Jaishankar discuss coordinated approach to COVID-19

Washington, Apr 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke over phone to discuss a coordinated effort by India and the US to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that has so far infected more than 850,000 people and claimed over 42,000 lives globally. Jaishankar […]

Coronavirus: Next 30 days are very vital, says Trump

Washington, Mar 31: US President Donald Trump has said that the next 30 days are very vital for America in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as the confirmed cases of those infected by the deadly disease soured to 164,000 and fatalities crossed 3,100 in the country. His remarks […]

Pak suspends domestic flights as coronavirus cases rise to 990

Islamabad, Mar 25: Pakistan has suspended all domestic flight operations until April 2 to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after the country reported nearly 1,000 cases from the COVID-19 infection, authorities said on Wednesday. The nationwide tally of the COVID-19 patients has soared to 990 with 410 […]

Trump signs multi-billion coronavirus aid package

Washington, Mar 19: US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping multi-billion emergency aid package to help Americans mitigate the adverse economic impact of the fast-spreading coronavirus that has killed over 8,800 people, including nearly 150 in America. The bill, called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, […]

PM’s Concluding Remarks at Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on combating COVID-19

open view news desk Excellencies,           Thank you once again for your time and your ideas. We have had a very productive and constructive discussion today.           We all agree that evolving a common strategy is critical to handling such challenges.           And, we agreed to find cooperative […]

Pakistan investigates owner of largest media group on graft charges

LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistani court on Friday allowed an anti-corruption body to investigate the owner of the country’s largest media group on allegations of graft dating back three decades, a move that rights groups said was aimed at stifling press freedom. Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, the owner and editor-in-chief […]

China reports 22 new coronavirus deaths, Xi makes first visit to epicentre Wuhan

Beijing, Mar 11: China has reported 22 new coronavirus deaths, taking the death toll to 3,158, health officials said on Wednesday, as Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to the worst-hit Wuhan city and lauded the authorities and medical staff for “turning the tide” against the deadly […]

Nighat Dad, Pakistan’s digital warrior battling the patriarchy

With her flashing rings, green-streaked hair and “Hack the patriarchy” laptop stickers, Nighat Dad is a digital warrior. But this human rights award winner and founder of Pakistan’s first cyber-harassment helpline still tears up as she describes receiving calls from women afraid of being killed by male relatives […]

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