Bollywood actresses promised to TTP recruits

A Pakistani soldier gives a guided tour of the TTP headquarters replica and explains how suicide bombers were brainwashed. They were given a complete concept of heaven and told that women beautiful as Bollywood actresses would be waiting for them in heaven.

What is the future of Pakistan, China and Taliban alliance?

Even before the Taliban took control of Kabul, China started deepening diplomatic ties with the group. Since then, Chinese officials have said that Beijing respects Afghan's right to decide their future, implying that the Taliban’s victory reflects the people’s will.

Anti-Pakistan protests in Afghanistan should concern Islamabad

There is a widespread perception in Afghanistan that Pakistan wants a government in Kabul and has a nefarious agenda when in reality there is no such agenda. Considering this, Islamabad needs to be careful as its every move will be greeted with suspicion.

PIA inducts two new A320s into its fleet

Pakistan's national carrier PIA has inducted two new Airbus 320s into its fleet, and the first one arrived in Pakistan today. This is part of PIA's fleet replacement program aiming to improve the customer experience and make travel more comfortable.

Engro signs PKR 4,500 million Islamic syndicated facility with Meezan Bank

In a bid to boost Pakistan's telecom industry, Engro entered into an Islamic syndicate arrangement amounting to PKR 4,500 million, led by Meezan Bank and Faysal Bank. This will ​finance the development of tower sites for various mobile network operators.

Donors pledge $1.1 billion to support a ‘collapsing’ Afghanistan

With billions of dollars of aid flows abruptly ending due to Western antipathy and distrust towards the Taliban, donors had a “moral obligation” to keep helping Afghans after a 20-year engagement.

Israeli malware ‘Pegasus’ implanted on all iPhone devices: Report

News of the malware’s existence was first broken earlier this summer by Amnesty International and Forbidden Stories, a French investigative outlet, and reported by a collection of partner news outlets.

Pakistan joins Chinese conference on reducing food insecurity

Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, said that Pakistan has drawn on drying techniques and climate-smart storage technology to alleviate post-harvest food loss.

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.