Pakistan Forward

Analysis
A hitch in China's global pandemic strategy: its vaccines might not work

2021-04-16

Chinese-made vaccines 'don't have very high rates of protection', a senior official said, raising concerns for the recipients of China's so-called 'public good'.

Over 400,000 'excess deaths' point to major Russian COVID-19 coverup

Health

2021-04-14

Over 400,000 'excess deaths' point to major Russian COVID-19 coverup

Over 400,000 'excess deaths' point to major Russian COVID-19 coverup

For much of the past year, the Kremlin has been more focused on winning the public relations aspects of the pandemic than on fighting the virus itself.

Afghans urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

Security

2021-04-12

Afghans urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

Afghans urge Taliban to stop violence during Ramadan

A ceasefire should occur during Ramadan, residents say, stressing that Afghans should not be disturbed by violence during the holy month.

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SPOTLIGHT

Beijing turns Muslim suffering in Xinjiang into musical melodrama

The musical film 'The Wings of Songs' is a tasteless attempt by China to try to reframe the regime's well documented abuses against Muslims in Xinjiang -- and no one is buying it.

Beijing turns Muslim suffering in Xinjiang into musical melodrama