US announces $4b for ‘a sinking ship’ Afghan Army

Already, the U.S. has spent nearly $89 billion over the past 20 years to build, equip and train Afghan forces.

Against Israeli desires UN experts propose Palestinian vote must include East Jerusalem

The special rapporteurs called on the Palestinian authorities who have established the upcoming election rules to remove any legal barriers inhibiting the full participation of Palestinians in the democratic process.

U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says PM Khan

Pakistan’s position is very straightforward. We want to help and we have helped getting the Taliban to talk to the U.S., got them on the dialogue table. We have done our bit.

Standing Committee on Human Rights takes up Noor Muqaddam Murder case

Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights chaired by Walid Iqbal has decided to discuss the prevalence of violence against women in society on 28th July. The committee will deliberate on a framework to deter cases like Noor Muqaddam's murder from rising in the future and ensure the safety and security of Women.

North & South Korea restore dialogue hotline after an year

The two leaders have exchanged personal letters several times since last April to communicate about the restoration of inter-Korean relations.

PTI govt spent highest PSDP in FY20-21 since last 10 years: Asad Umar

In a year of COVID restrictions, this exceptionally high development spending reflects resolve of Prime Minister Imran Khan to accelerate growth

Pakistan’s auto financing reaches historic high at Rs308bn in June

Lower cost of borrowing, increased options, and decreased duties by the government have allowed people to buy more cars, and thus increased car financing and car sales in the country. On the other hand, the EV sector of the auto industry is kicking off with MOUs and partnerships being signed between local and international companies.

After Afghanistan, US ends combat operations in Iraq

US troops in Iraq will "to continue to train, to assist, to help, to deal with ISIS (Islamic State) as it arises," Biden said.

China declares Sino-US ties in deadlock can create challenges

Some Americans portray Beijing as 'imagined enemy,' Chinese official says at meeting with US deputy secretary of state

Sugar import to set back Pakistan a whopping Rs18 billion

A recent meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee has decided to import 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar to build strategic reserves as countermeasures because the government expects speculative forces to drive the price up. Rs18 billion has been set aside for the import of the necessary sweetener.

Pak-Saudi delegations bilateral relations: Saudi to invest $500m

The Saudi foreign minister, visiting Pakistan on the invitation of FM Qureshi, will be accompanied by a delegation comprising senior officials of the Saudi Government.

Kargil War anniversary: India-Pakistan fail to build relations

Many ups, downs since 1999 conflict, say experts