Jobs are most pressing global issue: FM Sitharaman in US

IANS | October 25, 2024 11:30 AM

Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) Jobs are the most pressing global issue, given the continued economic headwinds and rapid technological changes that are redefining the skills required for youth to enter the job market, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.

Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks

IANS | October 25, 2024 7:00 AM

Sahiwal (Pakistan), Oct 25 (IANS) Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.

Turkish intelligence 'neutralises' wanted PKK militant in Iraq

IANS | October 24, 2024 11:32 PM

Ankara, Oct 24 (IANS) Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) "neutralised" a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in an operation in northern Iraq, the media reported on Thursday, quoting anonymous Turkish security sources.