Russian President Putin criticizes US 20-year engagement in Afghanistan which depict tragedies and sheer losses for Washington and Afghan people. He claims that the US achieved zero results as its regime change endeavors were all in vain.

PM Khan thinks an educated woman is capable of doing more for her country than a man. Therefore, under the Ehsaas scholarship program, girls will receive a comparatively higher stipend than boys, so that more parents can be encouraged to send their daughters to school.

The US abandoned military equipment at Kabul Airport when they left which was then taken over by the Taliban. Defense commenters consider it an opportunity for Pakistan to procure the Black Hawk helicopters. However, the possibility of that happening seems very low!

RAF is prepared to launch airstrikes against the IS militants to counter terrorism emanating from Afghanistan as US completes its withdrawal a day ahead of the deadline set by President Joe Biden.

SAPM Ali Nawaz Awan thinks the UK is keeping Pakistan on the red-list because Nawaz Sharif submitted fake medical reports. The SAPM's revelation left PML-N’s Rana Tanveer and PPP’s Manzoor Ahmed amid high gales of laughter!

Earlier, an image of the US troops supposedly enjoying their meal at a Panah Gah shelter went viral on social media. However, the image turned out to be photoshopped. Taking to Twitter, PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan schooled netizens for sharing the fake image.

Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of Punjab arrests Chief Constable of the Traffic Police Department for allegedly accepting bribes worth Rs. 18000. However, social media users criticized ACE for going after ordinary officers as there are much bigger fish to fry.

Karachi's transformation plan is underway with construction starting on revamping the transportation system. However, citizens are doubtful regarding the Sindh government's performance as it is frequently accused of starting projects, but not finishing them.

In a recent interview with an international media agency, the Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promised to deal with the Islamic State and said that the formation of the new government is underway. He also said that the IS attacks would stop once the US withdrawal is complete by August 31st.

Russian President Putin's spokesperson expressed desire for Russia to establish relations with the Taliban and help in rebuilding Afghanistan. Also, Russia is engaged in conducting military drills on Afghan border to circumvent security risks.

During a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed calls out the Opposition as irresponsible for failing to understand Pakistan's historic role in the Afghan evacuation process. The interior minister took shots at PDM saying that the Opposition's "timing and tuning" are both messed up.

Experts warn that the Afghanistan crisis is a pyrrhic victory for the Russians as the situation after the US fall-out from the country is still risky and unpredictable. Thus, it will be difficult for Russia to foster its interests after US fall-out.