UN calls on Myanmar to release jailed journalists
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the Myanmar government to pardon and release two imprisoned Reuters journalists as soon as …
Ramallah commends Spanish plan to recognize Palestine
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyadh al-Maliki on Friday hailed Madrid’s stated intention to officially recognize Palestine. We are deeply gratified by …
Death toll in Tanzania ferry disaster rises to over 100
The death toll of the capsizing of a passenger ferry in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria has risen to more than 100, according to local media on Friday. The …
E-commerce market experiences reasonable growth
The registered e-commerce merchant numbers has witnessed more than 2.6 times rise in recent time amid 3G/4G services and availability of cheaper smartphones …
Israel has done nothing to halt settlement growth: UN
The United Nations said Thursday that no steps have been taken by Israel to stop the building of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.At …
Tourism generated SR13.5 billion in Saudi Arabia during summer
During the just-concluded summer holidays, various Saudi regions received as many as 11.3 million tourists who spent a total of more than SR13.5 billion ($3.6 …
UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF launch Sawasya II program in Palestine
In a concerted effort to advance the rule of law across the State of Palestine, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Entity for Gender …
PRGMEA demands setting up of Pakistan Trade House abroad
Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar underlined the need of exploring …