UN chief calls for end to attacks on schools
The Secretary-General cited the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack in revealing that between 2015 and 2020, over 13,000 reports of strikes on education, or the military use of educational facilities, had been recorded around the world.Â
UNICEF report: Remote learning cause millions S-Asian children to suffer
UNICEF report showed that millions of S-Asian children suffer due to remote learning which is exacerbating the already prevalent education crisis as schools repeatedly close when governments impose lockdowns to curb rising Covid-19 cases.
This Pakistani village is very close to achieving utopia
Situated in the middle of a remote area of Northeastern Punjab, Rasool Pur has awestruck the world with its almost utopian society, a 100% literally rate, no crime for the last century, setting the example for not only Pakistan but the world to follow.
Pakistan-Egypt strengthen ties under ‘Engage Africa’ policy
Pakistan’s ambassador to Egypt Ambassador Sajid Bilal expressed these views at a seminar titled ‘Pakistan’s Engagement with Africa – the Continent of the Future, held in Egypt’s capital Cairo.
Taliban govt to start practicing policies
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban's secretive supreme leader, has said the government would "work hard towards upholding Islamic rules and sharia law".
Economy of Afghan Taliban.2: Do they desperately need West and IMF?
Authors who have worked extensively with international financial institutions question if Taliban.2 of 21st century desperately need US and western institutions, or they possess an alternate system of their own? Very interesting and provocative read!
Imran Khan’s Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme picks momentum
Bank financing under the Imran Khan's government’s affordable housing scheme Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar is gaining momentum, as more than Rs154 billion worth of loan applications have been received by the banks. Similarly, the approval rate is increasing as well as banks' readiness to lend increases.
Pakistan Pavilion inaugurated in Nanning, China to promote Pakistani products
Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque on Thursday formally inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion established at the China-Singapore Nanning International Logistic Park to promote Pakistani products in China and other ASEAN countries.
The West owes Qatar a favor over Afghanistan
Analysts describe Qatar's emergence as a broker in Afghanistan as a part of a carefully nurtured strategy by the tiny but rich state to bolster its own security, by becoming indispensable as a venue for international mediation.
MBS attempts for softer Saudi image, decades after 9/11
Fifteen Saudis were among the 19 hijackers in the plane attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which left nearly 3,000 dead and were plotted by Saudi-born Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
Is KIA’s Rio going to be revolution of hatchback in Pakistan?
South Korean manufacturer KIA is to introduce its 2021 Rio in Pakistan in January 2022. The sporty hatchback is going to give tough competition to the rest of the companies in Pakistan and remains an inexpensive, value-driven small car that gets you from point A to point B without complaint.
Toyota to invest $100mn in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Pakistan
In a huge step towards the modernization and promotion of electric vehicles in Pakistan, Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has announced an investment of US dollar 100 million over the next 3 years in the local production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Pakistan.