Erdogan condemns Israeli attack of Al-Aqsa mosque
Turkey has in the past launched various initiatives within the United Nations and Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) against Israeli actions towards Palestinians and its policies regarding Jerusalem or its status.
PPP calls for making Mohsin Dawar a minister
Mohsin Dawar has been trending on social media, especially after his fiery speech in parliament. Netizens are of the view that Mohsin Dawar should become either the Defence Minister or the Minister for Human Rights.Â
How Iran capitalizes on Central Asian vacuum created by the Ukraine war?
The Ukraine conflict means that Russia is less focused on Central Asia. It also casts a shadow over Russian security guarantees for Central Asian states, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, that are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
Hindus, Muslims clash in New Delhi
In recent weeks, religious clashes have broken out between the majority Hindu and minority Muslim communities during religious processions in several parts of the country.
Strategic Dimension of the Afghan Jihad
Zia had started with Afghanistan, added held Kashmir in his scheme of things, and later expanded his canvas by including Central Asia. Perhaps only he knew how he would achieve his objectives. However, he had overstretched his ambitions.
Cross-border attacks from Afghanistan suddenly increased, confirms FO
In the last few days, incidents along Pak-Afghan border have significantly increased, wherein, Pakistani security forces are being targeted from across the border.
Nestlé Pakistan publishes Creating Shared Value report highlighting its sustainability agenda
The 'Nestlé in Society Report 2021' explores how Nestlé is contributing positively by improving lives and ensuring sustainable business practices with respect for the planet.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches spy satellite
The US National Reconnaissance Office sent a classified payload on a previously used rocket for the first time
Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) resigns
Under Azfar Ahsans' leadership, the Board of Investment successfully instituted 125 regulatory reforms (Asaan Karobar Program). The Board also established the Pak-China Business Investment forum and signed the framework agreement with China under his chair.
Hamza Shafqaat replaced by Irfan Nawaz Memon as DC Islamabad
Mr. Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, a BS-19 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted as Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory, Islamabad, under Interior Division, is transferred and directed to report to Establishment Division, with immediate effect and until further orders.
Suspected PMLN members arrested for beating Pak Army soldier released
PML-N leader Khawaja Salman Rafique’s guards had severely beaten a serving army officer and broken his arm. The incident took place on Feroze Pur Road on April 13, when PML-N hooligans stopped Major Haris’s car while he was going home.
Government revisits the decision not to increase petrol prices
Miftah wrote on Twitter that the "decision announced last night" to continue with the prevalent subsidies "was a tough one and will have to be revisited." He added that at the current pricing, the "government was losing Rs. 21 per litre on petrol and Rs. 52 per litre on diesel."