Pakistan Archives

U.S. removes Nigeria from religious freedom list ahead of Blinken’s visit

Washington on Wednesday removed Nigeria from its list of countries with religious freedom concerns, just a day before Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in the...

4 killed, 17 missing in boat sinking incident in Pakistan – Officials

Accidents4 years ago

4 killed, 17 missing in boat sinking incident in Pakistan – Officials

… As Flood deaths rise to 33 in central China*** Officials say four people were killed when a boat carrying people celebrating the Muslim holiday of...

Pakistan administers Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to health workers

Foreign News4 years ago

Pakistan administers Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to health workers

Pakistan formally started the drive to administer the China-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to its frontline healthcare workers on Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC)...

Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan

Foreign News5 years ago

Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan

…As Six killed in south-western Pakistan blast, multiple wounded*** At least 13 people are dead after heavy monsoon rains and flooding wreaked havoc in several parts...

Indian NIA charges 11 people for trafficking heroine from Pakistan

Foreign News5 years ago

Indian NIA charges 11 people for trafficking heroine from Pakistan

India’s National Investigative Agency (NIA) on Friday charged 11 people including six absconders and four companies before a special court over possession of 532 kg of...

Name Falomo, or Ikorodu ferry terminals after Jakande — Boat operators

Foreign News5 years ago

Boats operating on Lagos waterways due for inspection December, says LASWA

…As 8 people drown in Pakistani boat accident*** The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says all boats operating on the state’s waterways are due for inspection...

At least 78 people killed in Ethiopian protests – PM’s office

Foreign News5 years ago

At least 78 people killed in Ethiopian protests – PM’s office

…As 62 passengers dead, over 40 injured after train catches fire in Pakistan*** At least 78 people were killed during protests in Ethiopia last week over...

26,039 babies born on new year’s day in Nigeria – UNICEF

Features6 years ago

Children’s Day: UNICEF inaugurates campaign “For every child, every right”

…As Experts set to storm Pakistan over HIV outbreak*** In commemoration of the Nigerian Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has inaugurated a campaign...

Foreign News6 years ago

XENOPHOBIA: S’African mob kills Nigerian man, wrongly accused of kidnapping

…Pakistan demands repatriation of refugees as part of Afghan peace push*** A 34 year-old Nigerian, Samuel Nkennaya, has been killed while another Nigerian, Chinonso Nwudo is...

World News6 years ago

‘Alarming’ Burkina Faso unrest threatens west African stability

…As Pakistan takes control of 182 religious schools in crackdown on militants*** A rapid and alarming deterioration of the security situation in Burkina Faso is threatening to spread...