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By Shamriz Sabawoon in Kabul & Kaswar Klasra in Islamabad KABUL, AFGHANISTAN:  Moment before the dawn Fatima, gets up early in the morning to get ready for job along with her father. While children of her age enjoy sound sleep in warm and comfortable blankets in harsh winter, Fatima steps outside her house just to follow her father, a laborer at brick kiln. 12 year Afghan girl “Fatima “wears boy’s clothe and work at a local brick factory to help her father to make money and support their family in outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. “We are six sisters, we don’t…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday, categorically rejected incorrect and misleading assertions made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the legal proceedings currently taking place in the case of Indian Naval Commander Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav. It is evident that by casting aspersions on the Indian High Commission’s own legal Counsel, the Indian government is looking for an escape from the legal proceedings in Commander Jadhav case. “The Government of India is reminded that in pursuance of the judgment of International Court of Justice (ICJ), Pakistan had invited the Indian High Commission to meet with Commander…

News Desk Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Thursday that the construction work on the ambitious multi-billion-rupee Ravi Urban Development Project (RUDP) has begun and will be completed in phases. The Prime Minister, chairing a meeting on the RUDP and Karachi Islands project, was pleased to know that the Frontier Works Organization and the National Logistics Cell had begun work on the construction of the RUDP. The meeting also included Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz, Minister for Mari-Time Affairs Ali Zaidi and senior officials of the Pakistan Islands Development Authority and the RUDP. At a separate…

News Desk United Nations: In the first, Pakistan’s UN resolution saw more than half of the representatives of the New York headquarters not voting for it. The resolution “Promotion of inter-religious & intercultural dialogue” included 52 abstentions and 51 countries did not vote in favour. This means that 104 members of the UN, out of 193, do not support the resolution. Most of the countries that did not vote were from Africa and small island countries, many of which did not wish to be listed by abstaining. Although the resolution co-sponsored by Pakistan-Philippines was adopted by 90 countries in favour,…

By our Crime Correspondent Rawalpindi: A pedestrian died while seven people got multiple injuries after a blast in a parked auto rickshaw at Rawalpindi’s Pir Wadhai bus station on Friday. Rescue teams rushed to scene following the blast and shifted the injured to Holly Family Hospital Rawalpindi. Hospital sources confirmed that seven injured were under under treatment at Holly Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and launched search operation which continued until filing of this report. Bomb disposal squad has cleared the area however, authorities couldn’t determine the nature of blast yet. “Possibility of terrorism…

By Our Staff Reporter London: Prime Minister of UK announced ambitious new emissions target setting the UK on the path to net zero by 2050, leading the way in tackling climate change globally New plan aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels UK commits to reducing emissions by the fastest rate of any major economy, ahead of the Climate Ambition Summit later this month Target follows the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan to create and support 250,000 jobs whilst helping to eradicate our contribution to climate change.…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government would grant provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan on a priority basis as promised earlier. He said Gilgit-Baltistan will soon get a government which will establish new standards in the region. On the occasion of the oath-taking ceremony of the new cabinet, Khan elaborated on his plans for the development of the region, Geo TV reported. The Pakistan PM extended congratulations to his Cabinet and Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid on assuming a “difficult duty to serve the masses”. “I know your area. I know your…

News Desk Islamabad: There are vast trade and investment opportunities in Pakistan, especially in Karachi, which is an international economic centre, said British Deputy High Commissioner Mike Nithariankis. He stated that the UK mission was further trying to promote economic cooperation between the two countries including a boost to trade and investment. “My job is to bring more British people to see enormous trade and investment opportunities, as in Pakistan there is peace, security and better business environment,” he emphasised while speaking at a gathering of aspirants for the Civil Superior Services (CSS). He said 150 popular British companies -…

Pakistan,News Desk United Nations: The United Nations unveiled a $35 billion global appeal on Tuesday to help more than 235 million needy people in 2021, including 10.5 million in Pakistan. The world body is also seeking $285.3 million for Pakistan, targeting around 3.3 million as the most vulnerable and fragile.” The UN appeal clarified that a record 235 million people around the globe will need humanitarian aid and security next year, a rise of almost 40% by 2020. The UN and its member organisations have described 160 million people in 56 countries as the most vulnerable. UN Emergency Relief Chief…

By Manish Rai Islamic State claimed responsibility for some major attacks in Afghanistan recently including Kabul University and rocket attacks in the capital Kabul. The terror outfit has carried out some of the most gruesome attacks in recent time, including the infamous complex attack on a Kabul maternity ward in May this year. The Islamic State’s local arm has repeatedly targeted both official and civilian facilities, as well as religious gatherings across the country. The Afghan affiliate of IS, commonly known as Islamic State Khorasan (ISK), has been active in the war-torn country since 2015, fighting the Taliban as well…