What should be Pakistan’s policy for the youth population?
Pakistan is among the youngest countries in the world, and the second youngest in the South Asian region after Afghanistan. The incumbent government, led by the PTI, is no exception. Before coming to power, Imran Khan never ceased to mention the “important” role of youth in nation-building.
Russia expands naval fleet with new nuclear missile submarines
Both submarines entered military service on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Sevmash shipyard, the nation’s primary builder of nuclear-powered submarines, which incidentally celebrated its birthday on the same day. Both vessels constitute a formidable strike capability.
Junaid Safdar wore Rs. 3 million antique Shatoosh shawl on wedding
The extravagant attires of Maryam Nawaz were already being discussed on social media, however, Junaid Safdar also joined the league with his vintage shawl. The pictures had been circulating on social media for the past few days until users noted the expensive shawl.
India slaps heavy fine on French missile firm for delays in Rafale deal
India imposed a penalty on MBDA. According to Indian media, the heavy fine comes under India's new policy of tightening control on defaulting armament majors. MBDA deposited the fine, however, it also lodged a protest with the Ministry of Defence.
Looking at the origin of lynching in India
The lynching of Ansari Tabrez was by means of threat and violence perpetrated with utter impunity for hours at end, nay, for days together. This is the darkest hour in the history of India which marks a departure of Narendra Modi from the first term as PM since he remained silent in most such cases
Farrukh Habib takes a jibe at Maryam Nawaz’s audio leak
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said the PML-N had no right to speak about media freedom as the Sharif family only wanted to control every institution including media so that their orders would be obeyed.
Women Emancipation: A Successful and Happy Nation
According to The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 by The World Economic Forum, the Global Gender Gap Economic Participation and Opportunity reflected a value of only one-quarter of Pakistani women participating in the workforce i.e. employed or looking forward to being employed.
Harvard professor found guilty of hiding ties to China
Professor Charles Lieber, 62, was found guilty on Tuesday of making false statements to authorities, failing to disclose a Chinese bank account, and tax evasion in connection to his side role as a strategic scientist at China’s Wuhan Institute of Technology.
ECP accepts apologies of Azam Swati, Fawad Chaudhry
Ministers Azam Swat and Fawad Chaudhry lashed out at the ECP and leveled heavy accusations against the election body. The ECP accepted the apologies of the ministers. It also warned them against repeating their mistakes again.
The emergence of QUAD alliance in the Middle East region
As part of the Middle East QUAD, India will garner support from other member countries for its own interests but it might be forced to get off the fence on crucial and sensitive geopolitical debates. In the aftermath of last year’s historic Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE,
UN voices concern over increasing violence in occupied West Bank
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process voiced concern about recent developments in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the deteriorating security situation during his briefing at the UN Security Council.
Recalling the women peace and security agenda for indigenous women
Indigenous women and girls are amongst the most vulnerable within indigenous communities, being victims of triple discrimination based on gender, ethnicity and class. Indigenous women are the backbone of indigenous communities and play a crucial role in the preservation of food security,