Author Archives: Dunya

OIC Supports To Kashmiris’ Right Of Self Determination

Foreign Ministers of organization of islamic cooperation have reaffirmed their full support to the right of self-determination to the people of occupied Kashmir. The support came at annual coordination meeting of the 57 oic member countries in new york with foreign minister of kuwait, sheikh sabah al-khaled al-sabah in the chair. The oic foreign minsters called for resolution of the ...

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UN To Reinforce Major Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

The un security council has adopted a resolution to reinforce the objectives of a major treaty banning nuclear test, amid growing nuclear threat posed by the democratic people’s republic of korea. The 15-member body adopted the u.s.-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favour and an abstention by egypt. It calls on all states to refrain from conducting any nuclear weapon ...

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New ICC Code Of Conduct Point System

The one-day international between South Africa and Ireland will be the first match to feature the new Drs protocols, which is likely to lead to more Lbw decisions being given. The amended Drs relates to bringing more of the stumps into play with regard to overturning an umpire’s call of not out for Lbws. For a not-out decision to be ...

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SBP Announces Monetary Policy

State bank of Pakistan has announced the monetary policy. It has been decided to keep the interest rate at 5.75 percent for two months. According to the state bank economic situation has improved and consumer confidence has built up. Keeping in view the macro-economic situation of the country, it has been decided to maintain the interest rate . According to ...

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New Zealand 152/1 At Stumps, India 318 All Out

Skipper Kane Williamson led from the front as New Zealand replied strongly with 152 for one against India on a rain-hit second day of the first cricket test in Kanpur. Williamson, who came to the crease after the early wicket of martin Guptill, put on a 117-run second wicket partnership with tom Latham to make major inroads into India’s first ...

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U.S. Encourages Pakistan, India To Act With Maximum Restraint

United States has said it will encourage Pakistan and India to act with maximum restraint and work together to reduce tensions in the region. In a statement, White House press secretary josh earnest asked Pakistan and India to work together to reduce tensions. He said de-escalating the tension between Pakistan and India is a priority of the United States. Josh ...

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Obama Vetoes Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims To Sue Saudi

President Barack Obama vetoes a bill allowing 9/11 victims families to sue Saudi Arabia, risking public backlash and rare congressional rebuke. Expressing “deep sympathy” for the families of the victims, Obama said the law will nonetheless be detrimental to us national interests and undermine the principle of sovereign immunity. Obama now faces the very real prospect of republican and democratic ...

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Pakistan-Russia Joint Military Exercises

First-ever Pakistan-Russia joint military exercises begins today. A contingent of Russian ground forces has arrived in Pakistan to participate in the exercise. According to ISPR, around 200 military personnel of both countries will participate in two-week exercise, which will conclude on October 10th.

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Kashmir Remains On Top Of Agenda On PM’s Visit To New York

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi has said that Kashmir was on top of the agenda on Prime Ministers visit to New York. The Prime Minister met world leaders and talked about various issues including Pakistan’s inclusion in the nuclear suppliers group. Talking to PTV News in New York, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi said that in three days ...

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India Providing Training To North Korean Scientists

Nuclear cooperation between India and North Korea has been revealed despite United Nations sanctions over Pyongyang. Al-Jazeera TV claimed that India is providing technical training to North Korean nuclear scientists on its soil. According to report, at least thirty students of North Korea have been received training from Indian research centre. The report also said India did not oppose nuclear ...

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