As the PTI government appoints its 6th FBR Chairman in 3 years, former FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi reveals how bureaucracy is a major obstacle for Pakistan. He also said the real problem is the junior officers who are only concerned with the privileges a government job provides.
The US exit from Afghanistan in other words, has been a golden opportunity for Chinese officials to convince the Asian public that the US cannot be trusted and its engagement in Afghanistan led to further chaos and instability.
Zabihullah Mujahid, in Taliban's second press conference after Kabul's fall claimed that Afghan people's talent is vital for the country's progress and that the foreign forces should leave the country by Aug 31st as pledged.
The US fallout from Afghanistan has raised questions among millions in Asia about the global leader's credibility. As US administration has given assurance to Asian countries about their continued and unwavering support, experts claim that US needs to do more than just give promises.
As the US most seasoned Diplomat William Burns and Taliban co-founder meet at Kabul, the irony of the Afghan war become even more obvious. The meeting is likely to discuss the evacuation of US citizens and allies and the impending US Aug 31 withdrawal.
Upset by PML-N leadership's failure to take action against workers responsible for vandalizing PML-N House in Karachi, former Finance Minister of Pakistan Miftah Ismail resigns as PML-N Sindh's Secretary-General.
Earlier, reports claimed that Maryam Nawaz is preparing to take part in political activities and will most likely join the PDM gathering scheduled for August 29. However, recent updates claim Shehbaz Sharif will lead PML-N without Maryam Nawaz.
In a press conference, Asad Umar announced new COVID-19 restrictions, particularly for non-vaccinated people. Deadline is set for the end of October as the government wishes to speed up the vaccination drive in Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi walks out of the Senate standing committee meeting after a heated exchange of arguments with the Opposition senators who criticized him for his “unparliamentary behavior.”
Pakistan, Turkey and Iran experts converse on "inclusive" Kabul govt at Devcom highlighted that the US and its NATO allies were the "main losers" in Afghanistan.
Pakistan's digitalization efforts take center-stage at SCO-China forum as it aims to digitalize its industrial base internationally, promote international exchanges and cooperation, and achieve mutual benefits.