IMF approves $1.4 billion aid package for Pakistan amidst virus spike

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide around $1.4 billion to help Pakistan address the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s central...

COVID-19 brings US to its senses as it adopts Chinese ‘Mao-style social controls’!

The same citizen virus-tracing corps the New York Times decried in China as Maoism incarnate is being tried in Massachusetts and San Francisco, and...

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: A Challenge to Status Quo

The first and only free election held in 1970, moved the power centre of Pakistan. Ayub Khan's controlled democracy was overwhelmingly rejected by the...

When Europe plans to ease lockdown, why can’t we?

A European Union road map plotting the way out of the containment measures to counter Covid-19 — commonly known as ‘lockdown’ — was unveiled...

KP minister Taimur Khan blasts journalist for uncalled criticism

Taimur Khan Jhagra, the finance and health minister, says his administration will entertain the constructive criticism and suggestions to improve in his latest tweets....

Trump plans to open everything despite record deaths in US

President Donald Trump vowed to unveil plans Thursday to reopen the world's top economy, following cautious moves in Europe, claiming the US had "passed...

Thanks to Corona, Yemen sees peace: UN Envoy

The UN special envoy for Yemen said Thursday that "very good progress" was being made towards a ceasefire in the country, although military activities...

Global Tourism: Challenges post Covid-19 & Opportunities!

Sumaira Isaacs is CEO World Tourism Forum Institute and serves on Pakistan Prime Minister’s Task Force for Tourism, her piece brings a panoramic view of challenges industry has faced due to corona pandemic and the opportunities that lie ahead for the world. A Global View.

Why is Tableeghi Jamat in hot waters in Pak, India & France?

In the backdrop of COVID19 surge worldwide, two congregations of the TJ, one in Pakistan (150,000 people) and another in India (3000 people) rippled...

Celebrities hit by coronavirus; died, infected & recovered!

From world leaders and royals to sports stars and artists, the coronavirus has hit millions around the world, including the rich and famous. Here is...

Post Covid-19 world: More Pak-India skirmishes?

After the morning of 9/11, the world did not remain the same. The debate of international relations which revolved around threats to global security,...

Facebook steps in to fight coronavirus, will send warnings

Facebook said Thursday it would start sending tailor-made warnings to users highlighting facts about the coronavirus pandemic, after the world's leading social media platform...