Afghan missions in limbo, envoys begging for acceptance overseas

Afghan missions are in limbo overseas with no money to keep them operational while envoys seek acceptance from host nations as they fear return to Afghanistan which they deem no longer safe.

China denounces AUKUS pact, calls it “Cold War Mentality”

China denounces the AUKUS pact by calling it a "Cold War Mentality" and joint regional mobilization against its interests and existence. The pact is scheduled to sign on 24th September in the Quad summit and analysts claim that it will further deteriorate US-China ties.

Umar Sharif receives US visa, thanks PM Khan for cooperation

Federal government and Sindh government are usually at odds with each other. However, Umar Sharif's frail condition united the two. While the Federal government coordinated with the US embassy for visas, the Sindh government released funds for the treatment.

Can Faiz Hameed be next Army Chief of Pakistan?

The top contenders include Lt General Azhar Abbas, Lt General Sahir, Lt General Nauman Mahmood, and Lt General Faiz Hameed who is the popular choice. However, to qualify for the post of COAS, a Lt General has to become a Corps Commander first.

Rehabilitate Afghan refugees in Afghanistan, not on Pakistan soil: FM Qureshi

FM Qureshi in an interview to Independent on Thursday rejected the notion of building Afghan refugee camp on Pakistan soil and called for their resettlement in Afghanistan. He added that countries should streamline aid to Afghan people without any strings attached.

Abraham Accords marks one year, UAE, Israel eye vested economic perks

As Abraham Accords marks one year, UAE, Israel eye vested trillion dollars economic perks while the Palestinian cause remained unresolved. Palestinians still view this rapprochement as a "stab in the back" while UAE visualizes mounting opportunities for itself.

Bushra Bibi seeks major reforms in Lahore’s psychiatric hospital

On her visit to the psychiatric hospital, the administrative staff kept informing her about the restoration of the hospital’s buildings. However, Bushra Bibi advised that the priority should be the patients. The restoration of the building should be secondary. 

Taliban urge US to show humanity, thank world for aid

Taliban urge US to show heart and thank the world for sending aid which they will use to alleviate poverty and bring life to Afghan ailing economy. The US and IMF claim that they will only release assets and funds if Taliban's actions reflect their words.

Secy Blinken faces contentious House hearing on Biden’s Afghan exit

Secy Blinken on Monday faced a contentious House hearing as Republicans slammed Biden for bringing US great humiliation by his muddled exit strategy. Blinken defended Biden's approach by claiming that we inherited a deadline not a plan.

Chess match with COAS Bajwa changed a young girl’s life

In 2018, Maliha Ali played chess with COAS Bajwa where his praise and appreciation further sparked her interest and encouraged her to actively pursue chess. Maliha Ali now teaches chess to female students. Needless to say, the student became the teacher!

Scandal in Sindh: School desks cost Rs. 29,500?

Reports are emerging that Sindh is allegedly purchasing school desks for a whopping amount of Rs. 29,500 when in reality, it could easily get desks for under Rs. 7000. TIP urges the Sindh CM to hold the offenders accountable for such blatant corruption!

Engro signs PKR 4,500 million Islamic syndicated facility with Meezan Bank

In a bid to boost Pakistan's telecom industry, Engro entered into an Islamic syndicate arrangement amounting to PKR 4,500 million, led by Meezan Bank and Faysal Bank. This will ​finance the development of tower sites for various mobile network operators.