PM Imran Khan featured in the list of Most Admired People 2021

PM Imran Khan has made a comeback in the list after 2019. Both, Malala Yousafzai and Imran Khan were featured together in the same list by YouGov survey in 2019 and 2018. This year the study surveyed more than 42,000 people in 38 countries.

9.6 mn families to receive subsidized groceries in PM’s ration program

Last month, the PTI government formally kicked off the Ehsaas Rashan program worth Rs120 billion that would benefit over 20 million households. Giving updates on the program, Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said that 9.6 million families have been registered.

How we lost half of Pakistan?

The absence of authentic information has given rise to speculation, fabrication and distortion of facts by vested interests. Unfortunately, due to limitations of space, only some of the less-known relevant details can be narrated here. The history of Pakistan as a country starts with the Lahore Resolution

Debunking myths around Bangladesh’s creation

This is the third interview in a series of discussions GVS conducted with those who had experienced or studied the events up to the Fall of Dhaka in December 1971 under the theme of “Fall of Dhaka: Reliving the Pain”.

Saudi Crown Prince faces backlash for un-Islamic policies?

Under Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom is going through dramatic changes. Saudi Arabi hosted its first-ever film festival, allowed concerts with top Bollywood actors performing, and even hinted at normalizing ties with Israel. However, such initiatives have sparked criticism.

UAE to ditch US F-35 deal over China’s Huawei?

The U.S. remains the UAE's preferred provider for advanced defense requirements and discussions for the F-35 may be re-opened in the future.

Local empowerments: A hope for the society

The confidence in people and society go further low once one age. The romanticism of youth and belief in idealism shatter once one starts to face the practicality of nepotism, exploitation and bribery. The local governments will give a tough time to the establishment maneuvering as well.

Peshawar-Karachi Motorway best in world: Xiao Hua

After the completion, the original 11-hour drive between Peshawar and Karachi will be shortened to four hours, thus improving the overall traffic conditions in Pakistan.

US blacklists 8 Chinese companies, including drone maker DJI

The United States Treasury will place eight Chinese companies including DJI, the world’s largest commercial drone manufacturer, on an investment blacklist for alleged involvement in surveillance of the Uyghur Muslim minority, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

37 Sri Lankan students arrive in Pakistan for studies

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission in BS programmes. And, for MS programmes, students should have a four-year undergraduate degree or Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (16 years of education).

Tesla to accept dogecoin as payment for merchandise, says Musk

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) chief Elon Musk said on Tuesday the electric carmaker will accept dogecoin as payment for merchandise on a test basis, sending the meme-based cryptocurrency up over 20%. This is not the first time that Musk’s comments moved Dogecoin’s price

Govt sets new deadline for replacing old currency notes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) sought a six-year extension for the replacement of currency notes. However, the cabinet only approved a 12-month extension. Individuals with old notes of Rs 10, Rs 50, Rs 100, and Rs 1000 should replace them with the current ones.