Floods: Pakistani PM promises to send aid to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed his intention to send contributions to assist Malaysians affected by the devastating floods, as a gesture of solidarity and support during this difficult time. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared that this sentiment was expressed by his Pakistani counterpart, during a phone call today. Shehbaz also...

Father Of Pakistani Woman Attaches CCTV Camera On Her Head To Keep Her Safe

While some parents have installed tracking apps on their children’s phones, at least one father is taking surveillance to the next level. In a video captioned “next level security”, a woman with a CCTV camera attached to her head is going viral online. She is seen explaining the odd sight, saying her father made the decision to...

Anwar condemns bombing in Quetta, extends condolences to Pakistan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) expressed his sadness over the horrific bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed the lives of at least 24 people and left many others injured. "On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss," he...

Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan worked for a power plant: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Two Chinese nationals who were killed in an explosion near Pakistan's Karachi international airport on Sunday (Oct 6) worked for a power plant, Pakistan's finance minister said on Tuesday. It was the most serious attack against Chinese nationals in Pakistan since a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers working on a hydropower project in March,...

Anwar’s visit to Pakistan, Bangladesh add new dynamism to vital relationships

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh this week has added new dynamism to the vital relationships that boost Malaysia's expanding trade and foreign relations. In Islamabad, Anwar and his delegation were warmly received, with the Pakistani government making sure the importance it attached to the visit was fully conveyed. The...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

Malaysian PM Anwar due in Islamabad and Dhaka from Wednesday (Oct 2) to elevate relations to new heights

DHAKA (Bernama-UNB): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a brief visit to Bangladesh on Friday (Oct 4) to take forward the relations between the two countries to the next level by exploring new areas of cooperation and strengthening the ties in diverse areas, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. He will be visiting...

Pakistan searching for three missing Russian climbers

ISLAMABAD: (Bernama-dpa) Pakistani authorities are continuing their search operation on Sunday (Aug 18) to rescue three Russian climbers who went missing on Gasherbrum IV - the 17th highest mountain on earth, reported German news agency (dpa). A five-member team of Russian climbers led by Sergei Nilov, who survived a tragic accident last summer, was on a...

Pakistan’s Imran Khan to remain in jail despite acquittal in marriage case

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife were acquitted on charges of marrying unlawfully by a Pakistan court on Saturday, yet he will not be freed after authorities issued fresh orders to arrest him. The ruling came a day after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party won more seats in parliament, ramping up...