Pakistan

South Africa rejects Afghan refugees

South Africa said it has declined a request to host Afghans who have fled into Pakistan to escape the Taliban,…

3 years ago

Covid-19: China to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese jab

China is poised to ease border restrictions to allow some foreigners — including from the US, India and Pakistan —…

4 years ago

Nationwide power blackout hits Pakistan

Power was gradually being restored to major cities across Pakistan Sunday after it was hit by a massive electricity blackout,…

4 years ago

Africa: As COVID-19 devastates health systems, over 6,000 additional children could die a day – UNICEF

An additional 6,000 children under five  could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the…

5 years ago

Nigeria welcomes over 26,000 babies on New Year’s day

No fewer than 26,039 babies, representing seven percent of global new babies, will be born in Nigeria on January 1st,…

5 years ago

Saif Al Mandhari nominated as WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean

WHO's Special Session of the Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, held today in Geneva, has nominated Dr Ahmed Salim…

7 years ago

Trade ministers welcome £140 million investment in Nigeria, Pakistan

The new investments were announced as Pakistan and Nigeria joined 53 nations in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government…

7 years ago