Istanbul Turkey), 05 Nov. 2020 (Anadolu News) By  Aydin Guven Iran, in an effort to develop strict security policies as the events that broke out in Tunisia at the end of 2010 spread across the Middle East in a short time, not only increased its influence in countries with a predominantly Shi’a population but also...

Philadelphia (USA), 05 Nov 2020 (The New York Times)   President Trump, whose campaign has filed lawsuits in several states questioning the integrity of the vote count and seeking to slow down the process, suffered a pair of legal setbacks Thursday when judges in Georgia and Michigan ruled against his campaign. But the campaign notched...

Doha, 03 Nov 2020 Qatar Airways today announced the official launch of its carbon offset program. The airline’s passengers now have the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of booking. Qatar Airways’ carbon offset program is built on a partnership with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)...

Nicosia (TRNC), 03 Nov. 2020 United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres sent a message of congratulations in respect of the election of Ersin Tatar as the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. According to the information from the TRNC Presidency, Guterres expressed his wish for the social meeting between Greek Cypriot Administration Leader...

Lahore, 31 Oct. 2020 (Dawn News) Member National Assembly (PML-N)  and former speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Saturday said he stands by his stance expressed during a recent speech on the floor of the lower house, adding that he had "many secrets" but never made irresponsible statements. Sadiq was referring to...

Doha, 30 Oct. 2020 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui The second round of political discussions and consultations between Qatar and Finland will be held in Doha and will cover a wider range of areas of interests, Foreign Minister of Finland Pekka Haavisto has said. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, Haavisto said Qatar and Finland...

Quetta, 27 Oct. 2020 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday launched an awareness campaign for the 2020-2021 cam-ing season. Under the slogan ‘Camp Safely’, the campaign aims to enhance full awareness of security and safety measures to protect lives and property and to ensure an accident-free camping season. At...

Doha, 25 Oct. 2020 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui Outgoing Ambassador of Argentina HE Carlos Hernandez has described Qatar as a great example in promoting global humanitarian works, education, research, sports, and uplift of underprivileged societies in various regions through its contributions to the UN and other international organizations. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, HE Hernandez...

23 Oct. 2020 (Jazeera News) Pakistan will remain on a terrorism financing watch list until it completely implements a set of preventive guidelines, a global watchdog said, urging Islamabad to improve financial controls. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body, praised Pakistan for progress on 21 of 27 recommendations but said the rest...

Islamabad/Karachi, 20 Oct. 2020 (Express Tribune) Army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa has ordered an inquiry into the ‘Karachi incident’ that led to registration of a first information report (FIR) against PML-N’s Capt.  (Retd) Muhammad Safdar and his subsequent arrest during a visit to Sindh provincial capital. “Taking notice of the Karachi incident, the COAS...