HBL Plaza: Celebrating 50 years of the iconic building
HBL Plaza, inaugurated in 1971, remains one of the most prominent buildings of Pakistan. On its 50th anniversary, HBL commemorates the building as the backbone of the products, services, and controls that the bank provides to its clients.
Lessons that Gulf states should learn from Afghanistan
Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist talks about China, Russia, and United States interests in the Middle East and Central Asia. The countries are therefore once again tied in a power competition.
Afghanistan: Taliban-led government just around the corner
The hardline Islamists face the enormous challenge of shifting gears from insurgent group to governing power, days after the United States fully withdrew its troops and ended two decades of war.
US Treasury: Afghan reserves will not be released
With the Taliban taking over Kabul, the US government had instantly jammed Afghan reserves to avoid billions landing in the Afghan Taliban's lap.
36 Pakistani universities in top int’l ranking – Here’s a list!
In a remarkable feat for Pakistan, as many as 36 universities have bagged a place in UK's Times University Rankings. While presenting the results, the publication credited PM Imran Khan and Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood.
Lightening kills 3, Climate crisis worsens in India
Around 2,500 people die in lightning strikes around India each year, according to government figures, compared to just 45 in the United States.
OIC condemns Indian govt for denying burial rites for Ali Geelani
Geelani for over seven decades peacefully supported human rights and freedoms of Kashmiri Muslims including their right to self-determination as enshrined in United Nations Security Council resolutions.
T20 World Cup trophy revealed; Ramiz and Babar discuss the tournament
T20 World Cup trophy was unveiled in Dubai. Ramiz Raja met Babar Azam prior to the mega-event and granted him the freedom to choose his team.
Taliban confirm Akhundzada as Afghanistan’s “supreme leader”
Taliban confirm Akhundzada as Afghanistan’s "supreme leader" and highlight that Islamic Emirate is active in provinces under their control.
Pak journalist’s hard question leaves FM Netherlands speechless
In yesterday's joint conference, a journalist asked Ms. Sigrid Kaag if Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilots and crafts are good enough to evacuate the Europeans from Kabul, then why aren't they good enough to fly into Europe? The Dutch FM did not respond immediately.
Video of muezzin giving call to prayer in shorts sparks outrage
A video of a muezzin giving azan in shorts has caused a negative reaction. Kuwaiti religious authorities have suspended the muezzin from the job. The Ministry of Awqaf responsible for the mosques in Kuwait has also referred the muezzin to an interrogation.
Pak Navy inducts first modern long range maritime patrol jet
The newly inducted twin-engine jet aircraft is a variant of Brazilian-built state-of-the-art Embraer Jet aircraft globally utilized in air operations.
