Afghan women dress up colorfully to protest against Taliban
Recently, the Taliban ordered that women wear black burqas in all public spaces. As a form of protest, Afghan women across the globe are dressing up in colorful traditional attire as they assert that black abayas are indeed against the Afghan culture.
Assad in Moscow, Putin denounces “foreign military presence” in Syria
The joint efforts of Russia and Syria have dealt a crippling blow to terrorists, allowing Damascus to regain control over more than 90% of its territory, Putin said during his meeting with Assad.
Peugeot 2008 all set to hit Pakistan: Features, expected price
Lucky Motors Corporation has become the only company in Pakistan to assemble/manufacture two car brands under its roof. After KIA’s success, LMC is now bringing French brand Peugeot to Pakistan, and the first vehicle is a crossover named Peugeot 2008.
Bold move as Asad Qaiser locks journalists out of Parliament?
NA Speaker Asad Qaiser’s decision to bar journalists from attending the Presidential address at the Parliament sparked outrage. While staging a protest, journalists called the act “illegal and unconstitutional.” Even SAPM Ali Nawaz Awan considered it wrong.
Looking back at India’s illegal annexation of Junagadh
Apart from occupying Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, India went through an act of aggression transgressed upon the Muslim-ruled princely state of Junagadh and occupied it by force. This was done soon after the partition of the Indo-Pak sub-continent.
Balkans EU accession is of’absolute geostrategic interest’: Merkel
EU members "should always keep in mind that there is an absolute geostrategic interest for us to really accept these countries into the European Union," said Merkel, who steps down as chancellor later this year.
Pentagon chief still hopes to meet Saudi crown prince: John Kirby
Austin travelled to the Gulf to thank US allies for their support during the massive airlift set up after the fall of the Afghan government and the Taliban capture of Kabul on August 15. A planned stopover in Saudi Arabia did not take place.
Quad bounces back with an in-person summit at Washington
The summit will be held at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
Biden to speak at UNGA on Sept 21: White House
At the General Assembly Biden plans to propose an international summit specifically dedicated to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, The Washington Post and Politico reported.
PTI plans district-level conventions across South Punjab to mobilize workers
Newly elected President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) South Punjab, Senator Aon Abbas Bappi on Monday announced to hold workers' conventions at district level across South Punjab for a joint effort involving workers, elected representatives and office-bearers for development of the region.
China to issue commemorative coins for 70 years of Pak-China ties
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a commemorative coin of Rs 70 to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and in June 2021.
UAE-Israel ties after one year: Fintech and fighter jets
On September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish state, and the third Arab country ever to do so after Egypt and Jordan in 1979 and 1994 respectively.
