US Democrats demand sanctions over Russian PM & Putin’s spokesman
Under the so-called "Global Magnitsky Act," an anti-Russian sanctions law, the US is demanding that important members of the Russian government be black-listed. The bill demands that the White House sanction the 35 Russian citizens for alleged human rights abuses.
Indian Twitter calls for the boycott of Shah Rukh Khan
An old picture of actor Shah Rukh Khan with PM Khan is triggering anger among Indians. The controversy has erupted just before the release of the actor's movie Pathan in which he will be playing the role of a Muslim RAW agent.
Medical students rally to protest against MDCAT
Medical students stage a country-wide protest against PMC and MDCAT. The protestors were of the view that PMC was conducting the MDCAT exam on various dates across the country. According to them, such a practice is an act of injustice.
Government revenues growing by an unprecedented 45%: Shaukat Tarin
In a press conference on Wednesday, the finance minister informed the nation regarding the economic performance of the PTI government, and the steps being taken to control inflation in the country. He maintained that Pakistan’s economy was performing well and is on its way to recovery.
Modi in trouble as heroin worth $3b recovered from friend’s port
In the biggest-ever single drug haul in India, the heroin was shipped via two containers. Gautam Adani, who hails from the Modi’s constituency Gujarat, owns nearly one-fourth of the cargo movement, with Modi having a share of twenty-five percent in the port.
HBL proud to support the Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020!
As Pakistan’s leading bank, HBL is proud to be associated with the Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020. The Pakistan Pavilion, under the theme “The Hidden Treasure,” will showcase the country’s vast opportunities in tourism, commerce, and investment.
Which one will you buy? KIA Stonic vs Honda City vs Toyota Yaris
KIA Stonic is going to be a new entrant in the Pakistani market, and since the crossover SUV section is very quickly replacing the sedans, it was only fair that KIA's new SUV is compared against the popular Honda City and Toyota Yaris.
Boris tells world to follow PM Khan’s example for tackling climate change
In a speech to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, UK PM Boris Johnson said all nations should follow the example of Prime Minister Imran Khan to plant 10 billion trees. He also said that humanity has to "grow up" and tackle climate change.
Lack of planning: Pakistan’s number one problem?
K. Hussan Zia thinks corruption is only a small part of Pakistan's problem. What the country lacks are organization and planning. With a bit of honest initiative, Pakistan, which is run on political whims and fancies, can fix most of its problems, if not all.
EU Commission extends GSP plus status for Pakistan
The commission, in a statement on Wednesday, said that it has introduced six new conventions related to providing facilities to people with physical disabilities, tackling climate change, and child labor for low-income countries.
Macron, Biden end submarine row over a friendly phone call
Biden and Macron had a "friendly" phone call Wednesday to defuse a deep row over submarine sales to Australia. The two leaders vowed to launch "in-depth consultations for ensuring confidence" and to meet in Europe at the end of October.
Who is America’s number one enemy?
In a bid to eliminate the "enemy," the US conducted misdirected drone strikes in Afghanistan for 20 years which killed many civilians. However, the common enemy of Americans, Pakistanis, and Afghans is not who we think it is.
