Lithuania stops vaccine donation to Bangladesh for “supporting” Russia
With the world taking sides in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vaccine access is being used to retaliate against countries that aren’t expressing full opposition to Russia’s actions. Bangladesh abstained in the UN General Assembly’s vote condemning the invasion.
Pakistan: A breathtaking tourist destination
Pakistan’s landscape is unique and varied, with high altitude mountain ranges in the North; a series of low mountain ranges from North to Southwest; plains and deserts to East; and warm and captivating beaches of the Arabian Sea to the South.
Mozam Khan: A Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine
Moazam says he had arranged safe passage for 2,500 Indian students stuck in different places in Ukraine. According to sources, he was very helpful and many times did not charge even a single dollar for the Indian students who had no money to pay.
Major American companies suspend operations in Russia
Several of these companies, symbols of American cultural influence in the world, have been the subject of boycott calls on social media as investors have also begun to ask questions about their presence.
Israel & Turkey looking to renew friendship
Israel was a long-time regional ally of Turkey, before a 2010 commando raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla left 10 Turkish activists dead. Here are the key ups and downs, as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Turkey this week.
UN human rights chief urges India to end bullying of Muslims, Christians
The UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet urged India’s leaders to publicly condemn any form of hate speech and incitement to religious hatred, regardless of religious or ethnic origin.
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to transfer MiG-29 jets for Ukraine
Spokesman John Kirby said the US will continue to consult with its allies and partners about the nation's continued security assistance to Ukraine, adding "Poland’s proposal shows just some of the complexities this issue presents.”
PIA special flight returns home 230 Pakistanis stuck in Ukraine
Emotional scenes were witnessed at Islamabad International Airport when the repatriated Pakistanis, mostly students, touched the country’s soil with wet eyes. Students were happy to finally arrive at their homeland and reunite with their families.
$3.6 billion inflow reached under Roshan Digital Accounts
Foreign exchange inflows resulting from the Roshan Digital Account have reached new heights. As a result of the newly inaugurated scheme of Roshan Digital...
Iran puts second military satellite into orbit
Iran's second military satellite -- named Nour-2 -- has been launched into space by the Qassed rocket of the aerospace wing of the Revolutionary Guards and successfully placed in orbit 500 kilometers (310 miles) above the Earth,"
National gender policy framework 2022 launched to encourage ‘women empowerment’
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiative on Tuesday launched the National Gender Policy Framework that seeks to empower Pakistan women through a "structured framework".
Pakistan and US all set to relaunch TIFA
Pakistan and the United States have decided to relaunch the process of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), Assistant US Trade Representative Christopher Wilson said on Monday.