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Edtech startup Maqsad raises $2.1m to make education accessible

Pakistani edtech startup 'Maqsad' gets $2.1 million in pre-seed money to help achieve its aim of increasing educational accessibility to the students of Pakistan. It is a one-stop-shop for after-school academic content in the country.

France in fury as PM Morrison departs for Quad meeting amid submarine deal fallout

France has said the relationship with Australia and the United States is in “crisis” and has recalled its ambassadors from both countries. PM Morrison’s meeting with fellow Quad leaders threatened to inflame French irritation.

Afghan girls to resume studies after Taliban ensure their safety

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid told Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine that a safe environment and transportation must be guaranteed for female students before they are allowed back in classrooms.

Nida Dar’s 93 set Blasters’ win over Challengers

All-rounder Nida – later awarded player of the match – rescued Blasters from a paltry two for two in their pursuit of 149. Nida Dar’s fantastic 93 not-out saw PCB Blasters to a two-wicket win over PCB Challengers in the Pakistan Cup Women’s One-Day.

Kashmiris to protest during Modi’s address at UNGA

As Indian PM Modi will deliver his UNGA address, Kashmiris, along with their allies, will stage a huge protest outside the UNGA building. Under Narendra Modi’s Hindu Nationalist party, conditions in Kashmir have further deteriorated.

Pakistani firm wins Gulf Air ground handling contract

Pakistan's leading ground handling agent Gerry’s Dnata has won a multi-year contract by renowned airline Gulf Air, allowing the company to handle the airline's passenger and cargo services on seven airports across Pakistan.

Honda aims to sell 70,000 Prologue EV in U.S. annually

Honda plans to add extra electrical automobile fashions because it aims to have bought a complete of 500,000 electrical autos in the USA by 2030, and to attain 100% zero-emission autos gross sales in North America by 2040.

India used Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan: NSA Moeed

NSA Moeed claimed that India used Afghan soil to destabilize Pakistan and urged the world not to abandon Afghanistan this time as Pakistan had already faced great losses and brunt of the power vacuum in Afghanistan.

Last minute New Zealand team pull-out caused by Five Eyes

New Zealand team pull-out at the last minute was due to Five Eyes Intelligence and conspired to discredit Pakistan, reported NZ Herald. This pull-out had frustrated the Pakistan team but the PCB chairman advised the players to channelize their frustration in best performance.

Dialogues with Taliban over inclusive Afghan government started: PM Khan

PM Khan have initiated dialogues with Taliban over inclusive Afghan government for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan conducive for the region. He added that the 40 years war in Afghanistan can only end by engaging with the Taliban.

Putin and Imran Khan: Speaking with one voice on Afghanistan?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's PM Imran Khan spoke with one voice on Afghanistan during the 20th SCO summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan demanding International community to engage with Taliban.

SBP launches its ‘Banking on Equality’ Policy

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday has launched a gender mainstreaming policy titled “Banking on Equality”, which aims to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion and improve women’s access to financial services in the country.
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