FBR freezes all bank accounts of Aima Baig, but what did she do?
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has frozen all the bank accounts of singer Aima Baig over charges of tax evasion. FBR attempted to recover...
World Bank chief criticizes Microsoft’s $69 bln gaming deal
World Bank President David Malpass said he was struck by the scale of Microsoft's acquisition deal for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. This dwarfed the $23.5 billion in cash contributions by wealthier donor countries to the International Development Association.
Last of the Afghan Sikhs torn over leaving and staying in Afghanistan
In the 1970s, Afghanistan's Sikh population numbered 100,000, but decades of conflict, poverty, and intolerance have driven almost all of them into exile. After the Taliban returned to power in August, a fresh wave of Sikhs fled the country.
Bomb blast in Lahore kills 3, injures over 20
The injured were transferred to the city’s Mayo Hospital. According to reports, eight of the injured are in critical condition. Security forces personnel cordoned off the area and cleared it from unconcerned persons.
China says it warned away US warship in South China Sea, US denies
The South China Sea has become one of many flashpoints in the testy relationship between China and the United States, with Washington rejecting what it calls unlawful territorial claims by Beijing.
India gears up for military parade corona
No foreign dignitary as chief guest at Republic Day event, say officials, as MEA announces rhe India-Central Asia summit to be held virtually.
Pakistan ranks 2nd in Global Normalcy Index under PM Khan
Pakistan ranked number 2 in the world in Economist global normalcy index measuring recovery post covid opening up of society & economy. It was 3rd in the first evaluation and number 1 in the second. Pakistan is the only country in the world to be in the top 3 in all three rankings.
Muslim woman to become a federal judge in US
After Senate's approval, Nusrat Jahan would become not only the first Muslim-American woman to serve on the federal bench but also the first Bangladeshi-American. She would also be the second Muslim-American federal judge.
Zameen.com’s parent company among top 5 Middle East unicorns
According to data as of December 2021 by Forbes, Zameen.com's parent company Emerging Markets Property Group valued at over $1 billion. This made the merged entity the third unicorn created by Pakistani founders following Afiniti and KeepTruckin.
Pakistan Army ranked 9th most powerful in the world
In 2020, Pakistan stood as the 15th most powerful country. Global Firepower Index is an annual ranking that ranks a country according to its military strength. In the current list, Pakistan Army is the 9th most powerful Army in the world.
CM Buzdar removes commissioner, DC & 13 others over Murree incident
Murree incident. In line with inquiry report recommendations, action taken again 15 officers. Commisioner, DC, CPO and ASP fired.
Sahara Desert in North Western Algeria receives a rare snowfall
Snow has settled on the sand of the Sahara Desert after temperatures dropped below freezing. Ice blanketed the dune in the rare phenomenon in the largest desert in the world, where temperatures of 136.4F (58C) have been recorded.