China and Pakistan provide relief to Afghans while the West still ponders

“The Taliban would welcome joining CPEC, China would also be very happy,” said Rustam Shah Mohmand, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Afghanistan.

China to target biggest payment App Alipay in tech crackdown: FT

Alipay, with more than one billion users in China and other Asian nations including India -- was told to spin off its profitable micro loan business.

Taliban’s new interim government gets criticized by UN rights chief

Notorious for their brutal and oppressive rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban had promised a more inclusive government this time.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi revives Pakistan’s prestige: Reigniting a diplomatic legacy

This is the country that was being blamed for harnessing terrorists, but here it was serving humanity with all its resources employed. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi has reignited the charge for Pakistan to take regional affairs by the wheel.

Qatar FM visits Kabul for talks with Taliban

Qatar has long acted as a mediator on Afghanistan, hosting the Taliban's talks with the United States under former president Donald Trump, and then with the now-deposed Afghan government of President Ashraf Ghani.

HBL Plaza: A Building that became a Symbol of Trust

Recognized as one of the prominent buildings of Pakistan, HBL Plaza (1971-2021) continues to be an important landmark of the country that has become a symbol of public trust and will continue to inspire generations for the next 50 years.

Jahangir Piracha on Working towards a better, Sustainable Future

Jahangir Piracha, CEO Engro Polymer & Chemicals, explains why the government needs to focus on the country's still nascent Petrochemical sector, how the company is developing the PVC market in Pakistan, and how this is crucial for improving long term sustainability.

PCB launches online shopping store

The passionate Pakistan cricket fans will be able to purchase authentic apparel and accessories at www.shop.pcb.com.pk.

US House Speaker Pelosi voices concern about alleged Saudi torture

Saudi de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has moved to crush dissent while introducing social and economic reforms to modernize the kingdom.

$600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: UN

Around $600 million is being sought by the United Nations to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the nation.

N.Korea tests first ‘strategic’ cruise missile with possible nuclear capability

Jeffrey Lewis, a missile researcher at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, said intermediate-range land-attack cruise missiles were no less a threat than ballistic missiles and were a pretty serious capability for North Korea.

FBI declassifies 9/11 memo, gives comfort to victims’ families

The heavily redacted 16-page document outlines ties between Saudi associates, some of the 9/11 hijackers and various people sympathetic to the Al-Qaeda cause. It didn’t provide the smoking gun that some critics of the Saudi government hoped for but offered more details about the connections.