Web archive - January 5, 2023

World

Ukraine rejects Putin call for Christmas truce

There would be no truce until Russia withdraws its invading forces from occupied land, says official

World

Iran judiciary official orders probe into rape in jails

On December 8, Iran’s prison service threatened to file charges against those making such allegations

World

Amazon to lay off over 18,000 employees: CEO

‘The majority of role eliminations are in our Amazon Stores and PXT organizations,’ says Andy Jassy

Pakistan

Are you with us or with TTP, Pakistan to ask from Afghan Taliban

Govt to ask Afghan Taliban to eliminate terrorist sanctuaries

World

UNSC to meet on Taliban ban on female aid workers

The closed-door meeting was requested by the United Arab Emirates and Japan for January 13

World

UNSC to discuss Israeli minister's Al-Aqsa visit

The 15-member council will convene at 3:00 pm at the UN headquarters in New York

World

Putin orders ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas: Kremlin

Russian troops must hold fire for 36 hours from 1200 on January 6, the Kremlin says

Pakistan

Australian HC wishes Pakistan women's team ahead of Australia tour

The team is set to leave on Jan 6 for the ODI and T20i series starting from Jan 16

Pakistan

Internship programme: Unemployed grads to get Rs25,000 monthly stipend

30,000 youth to be hired for six-month internship, says Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan

Won’t seek confidence vote on governor’s 'illegal order': CM Elahi

Accepting his order will be tantamount to endorsing illegal move, says Punjab chief minister