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Experts call for more funding for UN human rights system
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12: Experts and former diplomats have called for urgent and sustainable funding for the United Nations human rights system, warning that a lack of resources is weakening efforts to protect people in occupied territories and conflict-hit regions. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the World Muslim Congress on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the speakers said financial constraints were affecting the ability of the UN human rights mechanisms to monitor violations, document abuses and ensure accountability. The speakers expressed particular concernRead More
South Korea knock Pakistan out of Junior Asia Cup
SEOUL, SEP 12: South Korea booked their place in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan in Friday’s semi-final at the Moqi Training Base. Choi Dohyeon scored twice as South Korea ended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament and set up a final against India, who beat Malaysia 3-1 in the other semi-final. Pakistan will now face Malaysia in Sunday’s bronze medal match at the same venue, with their hopes of winning the title over. The semi-final began cautiously, with neither sideRead More
US limits air defense time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz
DNA WASHINGTON: The US has asked tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships traveling at night. Washington has been offering air-based defense since May to ships wanting to sail via a route hugging the Omani coast on the strait’s southern side. That period during which ships would be protected was cut down to two specific time slots daily around the start of September, the FT reported, citing emails sent by the US navalRead More
Japan condemns Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia
DNA TOKYO: Japan strongly condemned the attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia and reiterated its call on them to refrain from escalating the situation both inside and outside Yemen. “The Houthis’ continued military attacks have resulted in numerous casualties, including among civilians. Japan renews its strong denunciation of the recent series of attacks by the Houthis. Attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, as well as any actions that impede the free and safe navigation of vessels, cannot be tolerated,” Japan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday night.Read More
Russia threatens to target Lithuania over NATO nuclear weapons
DNA MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday it would aim its nuclear warheads at Lithuania if the Baltic state hosted any weapons from the nuclear arsenals of its NATO allies on its territory. Lithuania is moving to lift a constitutional ban on having nuclear weapons stored in the country, part of an effort to boost its security posture amid Russia’s offensive on Ukraine. The decision is currently working its way through parliament — where it needs a two-thirds majority to pass and has the support of the president and major partiesRead More
Pakistan appoints first-ever ambassador to Armenia
DNA ISLAMABAD – In a historic diplomatic milestone, Pakistan has appointed its first-ever Ambassador to Armenia. Pakistan’s current Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan presented his credentials to the President of Armenia, formally assuming the role as Pakistan’s non-resident Ambassador to the country. This appointment follows the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia last year. For decades, Pakistan refrained from appointing an envoy to Yerevan due to strained ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Pakistan has consistently supported Azerbaijan’s position in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, particularlyRead More