Who messed up in Afghanistan?
Nearly 20 years after United States forces entered Afghanistan, this is what it has come down to: The government has effectively collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani has left the country. The military has lost its will to fight and disintegrated.
Muhammad Rizwan, Babar Azam break records in match against Namibia
Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan have already scored two-century stands in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. They first scored a century partnership against India and then against Namibia. Both the opening batsmen scored a half-century.
Nations make historic pledges to save forests & cut methane emissions
More than 100 leaders took a landmark step forward at a meeting of world leaders, committing to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. The pledge is backed by $12 billion in public and $7.2 billion in private funding.
Senior Taliban commander assassination avenged
At least 19 people were killed in Tuesday's attack on Kabul's main military hospital, according to a health ministry official who did not want to be named. Hamdullah Mokhlis, a member of the hardline Haqqani network is the most senior figure to have been killed.
Pakistan wins hearts with a heartfelt gesture for team Namibia
The team manager congratulated Namibia for putting up an excellent cricket and giving them a tough competition. Pakistani players also applauded the talent of Namibian cricketers. The players embraced each other and exchanged pleasantries.
Xiaomi to start its smartphone manufacturing in Pakistan
The Adviser to PM on Commerce and Investment said the initial production will be 2.5 to 3 million handsets annually, He also informed that the production facility will be functional in Jan 2022 and it will create 3000 direct/indirect jobs.
Australia’s ‘deceit was intentional’, says French ambassador
Australia in September canceled a deal with France's Naval Group, opting instead to build at least 12 nuclear-powered submarines in a deal with the United States and Britain. The decision left France in fury with officials accusing Australia of deceit.
India ramps up border defences to counter China
A year after deadly high-altitude clashes with Chinese soldiers, India is ramping up its border defenses along with a treacherous mountain range that has long been a flashpoint between the two countries. Tensions have flared again after the Ladakh battle.
PM Khan meets Uzbekistan’s NSA, urges strong bilateral cooperation
While recalling a telephonic conversation with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Prime Minister Imran Khan underlined the importance of enhanced trade and economic linkages and reiterated Pakistan’s support to regional connectivity.
Nasla Tower Demolition: Challenge for the Karachi Developers & Investors
While Supreme Court of Pakistan sends a strong message against illegal constructions, Nasla Tower’s tragic end raises difficult questions for property developers, investors and common citizens of Karachi. May be diligence by large Insurance firms offers the way forward to restore trust in failing government departments.
Nestlé Pakistan, KPK govt. & World Bank committed to responsible tourism!
The two-day SWM training comprised of sessions on categorizing waste, the importance of recycling, learning to conduct waste audits, basic food safety, and the importance of WASH compliance among others. The event concluded with souvenir distribution for participants.
US trains 40 Taiwanese soldiers in Guam against China
Soldiers from Taiwan Marine Corps’ 99th brigade are said to be undergoing “one month of training as part of joint Taiwan-US amphibious landing exercises called Lu Hou or Roar” where they are reportedly conducting air assault and urban warfare exercises.
