Aamir Latif

Geneva

Correspondent at Anadolu Agency

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Climate shifts and droughts threaten Pakistan’s migratory bird haven

1 week ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

In the southern Sindh province, the number of migratory birds fell from 1.2 million in 2023 to 603,900 in 2024 and just 545,000 this year, a staggering drop of over 50% in two yearsKARACHI, Pakistan Pakistan’s once-thriving wetlands, long a sanctuary for millions of migratory birds fleeing Siberia’s brutal winters, are witnessing a disturbing decline in avian visitors.
Death toll jumps to 19 in Pakistan from heavy rains

1 week ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanThe death toll from massive rains that lashed northeastern and southwestern parts of Pakistan on Saturday has climbed to 19 with more than 90 injured, authorities said Sunday. Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds and lightning struck northeastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber Phaktunkhwa (KP) provinces, causing dilapidated houses to collapse, knocking off power and inundating low-lying areas.
China, Indonesia ink trade, investment agreements

1 week ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

ANKARAChina and Indonesia on Sunday inked a string of cooperation agreements in trade, investment, tourism, and agricultural products, Chinese media reported. The agreements were signed following Chinese Premier Li Qiang's meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, the Beijing-based Xinhua News reported.
South Korean army trains Polish soldiers to operate Chunmoo rocket artillery

2 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

ANKARA The South Korean army is training a group of Polish soldiers to operate the Chunmoo rocket artillery after Warsaw's recent purchase of the weapons system, the Seoul-based Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. Some 16 Polish soldiers and other South Korean trainees are taking part in the two-week program that kicked off on May 15 at a training field in Paju, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) northwest of Seoul.
Pakistan logs 2 new polio cases ahead of nationwide vaccination drive

2 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanPakistan has reported two more cases of poliovirus, raising the total number of cases to 10 this year, the National Health Services Ministry said on Wednesday. The new cases were reported from northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), which shares half of the total polio cases logged this year.
China reiterates firm support for Pakistan in defending its territorial integrity, national sovereignty

2 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanChina on Tuesday reiterated its "firm" support for Pakistan in defending its territorial integrity and national sovereignty in the wake of Islamabad's latest military standoff and deadly fights with India. China's statement came after a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his visiting Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in Beijing, according to statements from the two countries' foreign ministries.
Pakistan, Egypt discuss 'alarming' situation in Gaza

2 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanPakistan and Egypt discussed on Tuesday developments in the Middle East, particularly the "alarming" situation in Gaza, where Israel has renewed its offensive, and urged the international community to ensure "consistent and timely delivery of badly needed" humanitarian assistance to the people of the besieged enclave.
Russia, Vietnam agree to 'promptly' negotiate, sign nuclear power plants deal

3 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

ANKARA Russia and Vietnam have agreed to "promptly" negotiate and sign agreements on building nuclear power plants in the Southeast Asian nation, and elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to "a new level in terms of quality," local media reported on Monday.
Trump vows to help resolve Kashmir issue after brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire

3 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanUS President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will work with India and Pakistan to resolve the long-simmering Kashmir dispute following a ceasefire after exchanges of missiles and weapons fire between the two longtime rivals. "Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a 'thousand years,' a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir," Trump said in a post on social media.
Islamabad launches retaliatory attacks against Indian military installations: Pakistan Army

4 weeks ago | aa.com.tr | Aamir Latif

KARACHI, PakistanIslamabad launched retaliatory strikes early Saturday against military installations in India, according to the Pakistani military. The Pakistani army said it destroyed a missile storage site in India’s Beas region as part of "Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos."The retaliatory strikes have been launched in response to New Delhi's "Operation Sindoor," launched by India inside Pakistan on May 6, which killed 33 victims and injured 62, according to the Pakistan army.