Saudi Arabia strongly condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Denmark
Courtesy: Geo News/Reuters Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned the abhorrent act of the desecration of the Holy Quran during the holy month of Ramadan by an extremist group in Denmark in front of the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom stresses the need to consolidate the values […]
Pakistan hopes to attend US-led summit without ‘irking’ China
Courtesy: Dawn News WASHINGTON: This week’s democracy summit in Washington would be a test for Pakistan’s diplomacy as it’d look to rekindle ties with the US without irking its longtime ally China. The virtual summit, led by the US, will begin on Tuesday (tomorrow). Like the first democracy summit in 2021, both India and Pakistan […]
India summons Canada high commissioner, concerned over Sikh protesters
Courtesy: Geo News/Reuters Thousands protested in Canada for independent state. Canada asked for safety, security of diplomatic premises to ensure normal relations. India launches probe into London High Commission protest. MUMBAI: India summoned Canada’s High Commissioner on Sunday to “convey strong concern” over Sikh protesters in Canada and how they were allowed to breach the security of […]
Canada, US amend decades-old pact after surge in irregular asylum seekers
Courtesy: Dawn News/Reuters Ottawa: Canada and the United States on Friday changed a two-decade-old refugee agreement as part of their attempts to reduce the record influx of asylum seekers entering Canada via unofficial border crossings. The deal was the news highlight of US President Joe Biden’s first visit to Canada as president and could provide […]
Pak Man Sends Blasphemous Message On WhatsApp Group, Sentenced To Death
Courtesy: NDTV/Agence France-Presse Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unproven allegations can stir mobs and violence. Peshawar, Pakistan: An anti-terrorism court in northwest Pakistan has convicted and sentenced a Muslim man to death after he was accused of posting blasphemous content in a WhatsApp group. Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue […]
British Pakistani diplomat Fouzia Younis makes history again
Courtesy: Geo News LONDON: British Pakistani diplomat Fouzia Younis has made history once again as she has been appointed as His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto. Fouzia Younis, who is currently in Islamabad working as a senior British diplomat, will be leaving for Canada soon to take up her new role. She said on Twitter: “Privileged […]