ISLAMABAD — The United States advised its citizens Wednesday to steer clear of a popular mosque in Pakistan’s capital due to potential terrorist threats. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad issued the threat alert following the emergence of a social media video earlier this week featuring a purported militant operative at the city’s Faisal Mosque, a … Read more
Arriving as a refugee in Pakistan four decades ago, Besmillah Miakhil’s first purchase was a radio. Now 88, Miakhil says broadcasts help keep him connected to his home country, Afghanistan. From Kohat, Pakistan, Muska Safi has the story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.
Pakistan rolls out the red carpet Wednesday for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish leader will jointly hold the 7th session of the Pakistan-Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif during his brief visit ending Thursday. VOA Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman reports on key topics of discussion.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, recently shared a harrowing experience during an interview with Joe Rogan, revealing that he was once at risk of being sentenced to death in Pakistan due to content posted on Facebook. This startling admission came amid ongoing legal battles between Meta and the Pakistani government, which has accused the … Read more
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s economy is on a path to long-term recovery, thanks to a stabilization program backed by the International Monetary Fund, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said ahead of a first review of a $7-billion IMF bailout set for early in March. The comments came in Sharif’s meeting on Tuesday with Kristalina Georgieva on the … Read more
New Delhi: Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world followed by Finland, Singapore and New Zealand, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, which serves as a barometer of public sector misconduct worldwide. The report compiled by Transparency International placed India at 96th spot, three positions drown from the previous year’s … Read more
Rachin Ravindra was hit on the head in Lahore© AFP Pakistan batter Tayyab Tahir dismissed the speculation about Rachin Ravindra being stuck by the ball due to an issue with the floodlight during the first match of the ODI tri-nation series between the Men in Green and New Zealand last week in Lahore. … Read more
WASHINGTON — In Kabul, Afghanistan, a major midwifery program — girls’ only higher education option — has closed. Across Pakistan, dozens of development programs have ground to a halt. In Bangladesh, a health research center has laid off more than 1,000 employees. The fallout comes two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration suspended foreign … Read more
At least 16 Pakistanis have died in a migrant boat accident off the coast of Libya, Pakistani officials said Tuesday. Survivors of a migrant boat rescued in the Atlantic Ocean near Morocco in January have come home in recent days with harrowing stories to tell. VOA Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman met with a survivor … Read more
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali showered praise on Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his explosive knock in the second ODI against England. Rohit, who was under immense pressure following a prolonged lean phase, silenced his critics with a stunning 119 off 90 balls, smashing 12 fours and seven sixes.Basit was particularly impressed with Rohit’s fearless … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s government has abolished the policy that allowed family members of dead civil servants to automatically receive government employment, the Express Tribune reported. This decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling from October 18, 2024, which deemed the practice unconstitutional and discriminatory. The move comes as the government instructs all ministries and divisions to … Read more
Rachin Ravindra (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: During the latest ODI tri-series match against Pakistan, New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra suffered a forehead injury on Saturday after being hit by the ball while attempting a catch. The incident, which took place in the 38th over, has raised concerns about the adequacy of the floodlighting at Gaddafi Stadium, … Read more