ADB approves $235 mln loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to further upgrade a national highway in Pakistan, crucial to regional connectivity and...

Steel rebar prices threaten PM’s Naya Pakistan Housing

The upwards rally of international steel prices continues to impact the steel manufacturing in Pakistan, as Amreli Steel announces a further increase in prices of steel rebars in Pakistan. This continuous increase in prices may deter PM Imran Khan's plans for the provision of low-cost housing to the poor of Pakistan.

India gets criticized for prioritizing Afghan Hindus & Sikhs’ visa process

India’s external affairs minister said on Twitter that India will prioritize the welfare of the Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan. The statement drew criticism as there were claims that India is looking at desperate Afghan refugees from the view of whether or not they’re Muslim.

Dutch PM thanks Pakistan for support in evacuation efforts

On Wednesday, PM Khan received a phone call from the Dutch PM conveying thanks for Pakistan’s support and facilitation for their evacuation endeavors.

India “supervises” terrorists to create unrest in Pakistan

Ambassador Munir Akram, while talking to a private news channel, says that India plays a negative role in Pakistan. It supervises terrorists to create unrest within the country.

Wang Yi, Qureshi discuss Afghanistan

On 18th August, Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi spoke on a call with Chinese state councillor Wang Yi. The two leaders discussed Afghanistan's...

Imran Khan congratulates Airlift for securing $85mn funding

The Lahore-based online shopping delivery firm Airlift Technologies Pvt. has secured the largest-ever round for a Pakistani startup in a Series B investment. Starting as a transit startup that was gaining fast traction in the country with 35 thousand rides a day, the company shifted to a shopping delivery service as the pandemic struck.

Governor Afghan central bank predicts economic turmoil

Acting Governor Central Bank of Afghanistan Ajmal Ahmady took to Twitter to talk about the situation of asset reserves of DAB. He revealed that the majority of Afghanistan's asset reserves are frozen by the US and the Taliban has access to only 0.1 to 0,2 per cent of the country's total international asset reserves. He said that this is "not much".

Khan, Boris discuss Afghan engagement and flight restrictions

On Wednesday, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan received a call from his British counterpart, Boris Johnson. They exchanged views on the rapidly changing environment...

Taliban territory not to be let used against any country

Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday vowed not to let the territory of Afghanistan to be used against anybody or any country in the world.

Must stay engaged with Afghanistan, Imran Khan to Merkel

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that as Pakistan was reaching out to all Afghan leaders, the international community must also stay engaged, particularly to support the people of Afghanistan economically.

MG 5 spotted in Pakistan: Here are some features of car!

A video of the much-awaited sedan MG 5 has been circulating on social media. After being teased by Javed Afridi in February 2021, seeing a real-life unit aboard a car trailer has stirred excitement among people waiting for more options in the sedan sector.