Pakistan’s remittances grew by 26% in 2021: World Bank
A report released by World Bank claims that Pakistan had another year of record remittances with growth at 26 percent and levels reaching $33 billion in 2021. According to the report, overall remittances to South Asia likely grew around 8 percent to $159 billion in 2021.
Bitcoin heads for worst week in months
Bitcoin fell to a one-month low on Friday and was headed for its worst week in six months as traders have booked profits from a long rally and been spooked by an expectation that creditors of the collapsed crypto exchange Mt Gox might liquidate their payments.
Israel defence minister’s cleaner charged with spying for Iran
Israel has charged a member of Defence Minister Benny Gantz's housekeeping staff with espionage, saying on Thursday he offered to spy on him on behalf of "a person identified with Iran", the country's arch-enemy. The Israeli charge sheet describes Black Shadow as "Iran-affiliated".
Iraqi Shiite cleric calls on pro-Iran militias to disband
Iraq’s influential Shiite cleric who emerged as a winner in last month’s general elections on Thursday called on the country’s myriad pro-Iran Shiite armed factions to disband if they want to join his upcoming government. The militias are certain to reject the demands,
Erdogan urges dialogue with Israel
Mordi and Natali Oknin were detained last week for allegedly taking a photograph of Erdogan's residence from Istanbul's tallest building.
US indicts Iranians for ‘hacking’ US elections
Kazemi and Kashian are charged in federal court in New York with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse for trying to intimidate voters, voter intimidation, and transmission of interstate threats.
PTI govt digitalizes power of attorney for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis can now get digital power of attorney online. He said that now overseas Pakistanis would not need to visit the High Commission for power of attorney.
President thanks Bahrain for establishing King Hamad University
Pakistan and Bahrain have reiterated their desire to further promote and expand bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
Modi surrenders before Sikhs, announces to repeal agriculture laws
Modi's government had claimed the laws would boost rural incomes and reform an inefficient agricultural sector.
Ball in India’s court after Pakistan’s law on Kulbhushan
There is absolute clarity on the legislation adopted by the Parliament… It is deeply regrettable that the Government of India has refused to avail itself of the legal remedies provided by Pakistan
Elon Musk’s Starship to attempt first orbital flight to Moon in 2022
Starship has already made several sub-orbital flights. After multiple tests that ended in impressive explosions, SpaceX finally succeeded in landing the spacecraft, which is designed to be reusable. For the upcoming orbital test, it will be decked out with an ultra-powerful first stage dubbed Super Heavy.
‘Differences’ between Japan and South Korea derail US press conference
That threat alarmed the United States, which feared that the tensions between its two closest Asian allies could have repercussions for regional security.