ADB lends Punjab $200m for modern irrigation system
The scheme will provide reliable irrigation water supply to 704,000 hectares of land in Bhakkar, Jhang, Khushab, Layyah, and Muzaffargarh districts, making them more agriculturally productive.
How can we dismantle prejudice and stereotyping?
At present, the single most menacing non-traditional security threat rampant worldwide probably stems from the propensity of the human mind to discriminate based on stereotypes. The maiden step towards disrupting stereotypes is, to doubt objectivity and increase self-awareness
PTI govt celebrates Pakistan’s achievements on Twitter
Under PM Khan's leadership, Pakistan’s exports had the fastest growth rate in South Asia. The exports grew by 33.5% compared to Bangladesh’s 31.3 % and India’s 26.5% growth. On the development front, the PTI government managed to speed up many infrastructural projects.
Actress Alizeh Shah reacts to fashion show mishap
While returning backstage, Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah, who was a show-stopper at the show, stumbled and fell. The actress struggled to get back up as she was wearing a heavy dress. Shazia Manzoor helped the actress and took her backstage.
Time designates Elon Musk as person of the year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, says bitcoin is suitable as a store of value while the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin is more suitable for transactions.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Junaid Safdar entertain guests at Qawwali night
Junaid Safdar, once again, sang at his wedding event. This time he sang a soulful rendition of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s song ‘Mein Tenu Samjhawan’. The video is bagging immense traction on social media since last night.
What is the future of the Afghan national army?
Some of the local forces fought bravely for the U.S.-backed Afghan government – and died for it. But many also simply put down their weapons, defected to the Taliban willingly or because their families faced threats, or succumbed to the other forms of bribery.
India created Pakistan & Pakistan created Bangladesh
Gen. Asad Durrani who retired as DG ISI in early 1990's was a young army major on the western front. In this discussion he recounts how there was very limited information of what was happening in East Pakistan. At one point he argues that "We created Bangladesh like India created Pakistan."
Saudi Arabia launches Virtual Black Stone initiative for Holy Mosques
Sheikh Al-Sudais said that the Two Holy Mosques possess great religious and historical relics which must be digitized and communicated to all with the help provided by the Saudi leadership. This initiative has nothing to with 'replacement' with the actual thing.
Elon Musk to launch super-fast internet in Pakistan?
The Starlink delegation met with Chairman PTA. During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters pertaining to the provision of satellite broadband connectivity in Pakistan and Starlink’s future plans for connecting Pakistan to their global network.
Fake terror attack on Indian Parliament?
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the catalyst that made Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India. Following the 1995 assembly election in Gujarat, Narendra Modi had been called to New Delhi by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership.
US refuses to punish troops for killing Afghan family in drone strike
The Kabul drone strike killed Zemari Ahmadi, an employee of US-based Nutrition and Education International, and nine members of his family. However, the Pentagon has announced that no US troops or officials responsible will face disciplinary action for the strike.
