Russian troops kidnap Mayor of Ukrainian city
In a video message late Friday, Zelensky confirmed the abduction, calling Fedorov "a mayor who bravely defends Ukraine and the members of his community". Another regional official was abducted and then released a few days ago.
36 billion raised in Lahore Downtown land auction
On Saturday, the minister for information and broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhary, announced that the "Punjab Government has generated Rs. 36 billion by auctioning 7 plots in the Central Business District (CBD) project". The plots presented in the auction are situated in Pakistan's first planned downtown, "The Downtown Lahore''.
Looking at India and Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals
Both countries have pledged no first use of a nuclear weapon, but the recent missile accident immediately raised questions about the safety mechanisms in their systems. Here is a look at their nuclear capabilities:
Is Sindh lagging behind other provinces in literacy?
According to broader public opinion, the Sindh government has failed the province. The social media users have hit out at Pakistan People’s Party, which has been ruling the province for over a decade now, saying that it is keeping Bhutto alive through ghost schools.
‘Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain’ echoes in National Stadium Karachi
The video also captures the reaction of Pakistani cricketer, Babar Azam who could be seen smiling. David Warner is the Australian batter and according to the latest update, Pakistani bowler, Faheem Ashraf has claimed the wicket of David Warner.
Child prodigy Ahsan Ramzan becomes youngest IBSF World Champion
In a nail-biting semi-final, Ahsan lost the first two frames to the defending champion but levelled by winning the following two sets. After levelling the score at 2-2, they both won alternative sets to once again tie the score on 4-4.
India’s provocative intrusions in Pakistan
India "accidentally" firing a missile into Pakistan was a planned and calculated risk and not a technical malfunction as is being cunningly explained by India after a break of three days - writes Asif Haroon Raja, a retired Brig Gen, and a defense analyst, in a hard-hitting piece!
US sanctions Russians for supporting N.Korea’s weapons program
The sanctions target "a network of Russia-based individuals and entities complicit in helping (North Korea) procure components for its unlawful ballistic missile systems," the Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, Brian Nelson, said in a statement.
Saudi blogger & human rights activist released after 10 years in prison
At the end of 2014, Badawi, now 38, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 50 lashes a week for twenty weeks. His first flogging in Jeddah square shocked the world and was described by the United Nations as "cruel and inhuman." After the outcry, he was not lashed again.
Ukrainian refugees getting hired as workforce
In a letter to the government, the association of Bulgarian employers' organizations said they could employ up to 200,000 Ukrainians. Hungary -- which touts its restrictive migration policy but also struggles with a labor shortage -- has also welcomed Ukrainians.
India gets slammed for ‘accidentally’ firing missile into Pakistan
India said on Friday it accidentally fired a missile into Pakistan because of a "technical malfunction" during routine maintenance. Ever since India released its statement, India's ability to handle such technology in a nuclear environment has come into question.
Exports to Central Asia record 173 percent increase
In his interview with Global Village Space, the Adviser to PM on Commerce mentioned that as a result of this diversification, the export of traditional products in non-traditional markets grew by 7 percent, and the export of traditional products in non-traditional markets grew by a whopping 60 percent.