PTA blocks 28.9 million obscene videos on TikTok
The details emerged in a written verdict released by Peshawar High Court where Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had submitted the report regarding the action against obscene videos on the platform.
India’s GDP shrinks in record numbers while Pakistan outperforms
The latest PMI results indicated that the new wave of COVID-19 had a mild impact on the performance of the Indian manufacturing sector
An overview of the rise of right-wing nationalism in Europe
In Europe, the Eastern bloc countries, which only adopted liberal democratic order after the fall of the Soviet Union, became the first few nations to embrace right-wing nationalism. In the last ten years, right-wing nationalism slowly penetrated from Eastern Europe to the Central and Western states.
India ready to cooperate with Pakistan on religious grounds?
Indian Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India hopes to facilitate the “early exchange of visits to all shrines of interest to pilgrims.” A day after, the Indian government refused to grant landing permission to a special PIA flight carrying Hindu pilgrims.
Why US has agreed for direct nuclear talks with Iran?
One week ago, Iran for the first time said it was open to direct negotiations with the United States, which quickly declared itself ready to hold talks "urgently."
Belt and road initiative and the world’s perceptions!
CPEC will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will have a positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian Republic, and the region. The enhancement of geographical linkages has improved road, rail and air transportation systems with frequent and free exchanges of growth.
Facebook gives up on its crypto project
The technology was bought by Silvergate Capital Corporation in California that is a go-to for crypto projects, and which put the sale price at $182 million.
Taliban to reopen universities
Acting minister for higher education says female, male students will study in separate buildings
Russia ditches Israel in latest move
Moscow says defense systems installed in Syria to protect its soldiers in region
Did PTI leader spark Presidential form of govt debate?
The resolution observed that a Presidential form of government would introduce a unitary form of government, wherein, the entire Constitution, 1973, would be required to be rewritten.
Free market mechanism will boost Pakistan’s economy: APTMA
APTMA states that a free-market mechanism will bring economic growth to Pakistan. Currently, Pakistan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is around 4%. According to APTMA, 4% is less than the required rate for meaningful economic growth.
Yousaf Raza Gillani steps down as Opposition leader
During the Senate session today, Gillani responded to the criticism. He also said "some turncoats" accused him of siding with the government over the SBP bill. Therefore, he had decided to step down.
