Women can study at segregated institutes, says Taliban Minister
New policies were shared at a news conference, and on Saturday, the Taliban had officially begun work at the Presidential palace. The Taliban say they have changed, however, women have been banned from sports and reports on the ground have suggested that the Taliban have used violence against women protesters.
IAEA chief in Iran to resolve nuclear dispute
The chief of IAEA, Rafel Grossi, was in Iran for talks on the nuclear dispute, days after the IAEA criticised Tehran's lack of cooperation. A point of contention this year has been the limits Iran has imposed on the IAEA's ability to monitor various of its nuclear facilities. It has refused to provide real-time footage from cameras and other surveillance tools that the UN agency has installed in these locations.
Kabul airport resumes normalcy as Afghan Police return alongside Taliban
The Taliban say they have granted a general amnesty to everyone who worked for the former government -- including the army, police and other security branches.
Pakistani goods thrive at China-ASEAN Expo: Ambassador Haque
Ambassador Haque remarked that this is the second time that Pakistan has been invited to participate as a special partner country. “We were given this honour for two years continuously, which is unprecedented in the history of CAEXPO.
Munir Akram praises UN chief’s report on much-needed multilateralism
Pak envoy Munir Akram hails UN chief's report on enhanced multilateralism as the world stands on the brink of destruction amid grave crisis. He adds that mobilizing international solidarity, both at the national, and international level is imperative.
On climate change and Covid-19, world is moving in wrong direction, UN chief
While speaking ahead of the UN General Assembly session on Sept. 21, UN chief warned on Friday that on climate change and Covid-19, world is moving in wrong direction and urges the nations to fight these two non-traditional security threats through collective action.
Consumer Financing records an increase of 30.7pc in FY21
The government's incentives for affordable housing and transportation for the majority of Pakistanis have led to an increase in consumer financing in the country, showing a 32.8 per cent and 45.7 per cent increase in consumer borrowing year-on-year.
Spying for Pakistan? India blames its citizen
In a case of being honey-trapped, Indian authorities arrest a local for spying for Pakistan. The man was charged with leaking sensitive military information to a woman who is said to be a female agent of a Pakistani spy agency.
Opposition afraid of EVMs as govt tries to do away with “rigging”?
The Opposition has always been very critical of EVMs. Earlier today, Marriyum Aurangzeb claimed that the government is waging an attack on the constitution by bulldozing electoral reforms and EVMs.
IAEA chief Grossi to ease Iran-West stand-off on nuclear deal
IAEA chief will fly to Tehran over the weekend to hold talks over Iran-West stand-off on nuclear deal after IAEA released a critical report. It highlighted Iran's shady nuclear activities and the resistance provided by new hardliner government to revive JCPOA.
Father of Zahir Jaffer, therapy workers complicit in Noor Mukadam murder: Police
As per the interim sheet submitted in the court on 9th September, Zakir assured his son Zahir of sending help following her murder. Moreover, they tried to conceal and remove the pieces of evidence from the crime scene.
Taliban gets support from Afghan women in a veiled protest
Women's rights in Afghanistan were sharply curtailed under the Taliban's 1996-2001 rule, but since returning to power last month they have claimed they will implement a less extreme rule.
