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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.

800 year old Afghan minaret about to collapse after quakes

Monday's twin quakes killed at least 22 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in western Badghis province, with the tremors felt across the country.

Court issues death sentence to woman over blasphemous Whatsapp activity

According to reports, 26-year-old Aneeqa Ateeq made sketches of religious figures and posted them on her status on WhatsApp. The woman also shared more sketches and YouTube links that contained offensive material.

Pakistani companies launch country’s first commercial electric vehicle

The first electric commercial vehicle (ECV) in Pakistan was introduced by a private enterprise in conjunction with Tesla Industries. These vehicles are initially being imported from China, but their assembly will start in the South Asian country in a year or two.

Turkey warns Israel over forced eviction of Muslims in Jerusalem

Unilateral practices undermine vision of 2-state solution, says Turkish Foreign Ministry
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