Islamabad bids to quell rise in attacks by TTP
For Islamabad, part of the strategy to keep the threat of the TTP at bay is by accommodating them. Khan announced in October that the government was in talks with the TTP for the first time since 2014, facilitated by Afghanistan's new leaders.
Taliban show strength with US made weapons in military parade
The exercise involved dozens of U.S.-made M117 armored security vehicles driving slowly up and down a major Kabul road with MI-17 helicopters patrolling overhead. Many soldiers carried American made-M4 assault rifles.
India receives S-400 missile supplies from Russia amid US sanctions threat
Moscow and New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion deal for the S-400 system in 2018, a move that opened India to possible US sanctions.
Sikhs warn India to reopen Kartarpur by 19 Nov
The Foreign Office spokesperson said that the Corridor was open from the Pakistan side and India was also expected to allow the Sikh pilgrims desiring to join the upcoming celebrations.
Russia launches new warplane in Dubai airshow as UAE waits for F35
The Checkmate, which is due to make its first test flight in 2023 and start production by 2026, has yet to seal an order. The Lockheed Martin F-35 entered service in 2015 with the US Marine Corps.
Palestine-Pakistan trade, tourism ties to take new shape
Ahmed Rabel appreciated Pakistan’s unflinching stance on Palestine cause and assistance to the oppressed Palestinian brethren facing Zionist Israeli occupation and oppression.
SAARC applauds Pakistan’s decision for abolishing tax on all Afghanistan imports
Pakistan has reduced taxes on imports from Afghanistan as border officials of both countries agreed to enhance bilateral trade via the Torkham border.
1 lac KP youth trained in IT sector: Asad Umar
The summit is a tech focused conference that consists of workshops, panel discussions and stalls to connect business leaders with entrepreneurs and allow them to shed light on key topics.
Russia, Turkey to jointly produce fifth gen fighter jet?
Turkey has maintained that it will choose arms sales partners regardless of outside pressure and in spite of its membership of the US-led NATO military bloc.
China announces “Pakistani Youth short videos competition”
This short videos competition will be implemented in two segments. In the first segment students and youth will prepare for and submit the short videos to the All Pakistan-China Friendship Association.
Biden and China’s Xi to meet virtually
China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a virtual summit on Tuesday morning, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday. The White House is setting low expectations for the video call between the leaders.
India rejects WTO fishing proposal as it favors rich nations
A draft text that would seek to end subsidies for illegal fishing will be discussed in late November at the WTO in Geneva. But an Indian commerce ministry official revealed that the ongoing discussions hadn't yet addressed the concerns of developing countries like India.