Pakistani companies for the first time awarded exploration rights in UAE
A consortium of Pakistani oil exploration companies led by Pakistan Petroleum gets green signal to explore offshore UAE block and invest $305 million in UAE Oil. This is the first time that Pakistani companies have invested in UAE oil, and this would help unlock additional energy supply to Pakistan.
Fake image: US troops enjoying meal at Panah Gah?
Earlier, an image of the US troops supposedly enjoying their meal at a Panah Gah shelter went viral on social media. However, the image turned out to be photoshopped. Taking to Twitter, PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan schooled netizens for sharing the fake image.
Battling the challenge of dying faith in Pakistan’s youth
Moied Javeed, a senior telecom executive in Pakistan discusses the repercussions of institutional bashing in Pakistan and how it shakes the faith of Pakistan's youth. He highlights the need for basic principles, honesty, and lawfulness on which a society should be based.
Xinjiang unaffected by changes in Afghanistan: Chinese spokesperson
China shares a border with Afghanistan in its Northwest Xinjiang region, terrorist groups that once gathered in Afghanistan, including the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), posed threats to China’s national security.
Cricketer Sarfaraz Ahmed helps out in kitchen in viral video
The video of the cricketer instantly went viral on social media. Netizens poured in love and appreciation for Sarfaraz Ahmed as he helped his wife in the kitchen. Cricketers Shadab Khan and Hassan Ali also posted light-hearted comments on the video.
FM Qureshi discusses cooperation on Afghanistan with German FM Heiko Maas
FM Qureshi said that he invited FM Heiko so he could better assess the situation on the ground.
Pakistanis demand security & justice for Umm-e-Rubab
Umm-e-Rubab survived a car accident that was allegedly staged. She has been fighting for justice for the murder of her father, uncle and grandfather and currently her life is in danger.
China,Russia abstain on UNSC resolution on Afghanistan
The UNSC meeting prevailed under the Indian presidency had formulated a resolution on Afghanistan, demanding the Taliban to abide by its pledges, but China and Russia abstained seeing the loopholes within it. Once more, this debacle strengthens the China-Russian cooperation in the region, showing their likemindedness and resolve on Afghanistan.
Dubai Expo 2020: Pakistani artist to showcase world’s largest Holy Quran
As the Dubai Expo 2021 is happening after the postponement of much awaited Dubai Expo 2020, Pakistani artist Shahid Rassam is to showcase a part of world’s largest Holy Quran. Rassam is an award-winning artist with similar works to his name before as well.
Brain drain: A serious threat for Afghanistan?
It is said that the Taliban wants a strong central system that respects the rule of law, is free from corruption and every citizen has the opportunity to serve his country and people.
Chief traffic constable gets arrested while eating Kulfi!
Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of Punjab arrests Chief Constable of the Traffic Police Department for allegedly accepting bribes worth Rs. 18000. However, social media users criticized ACE for going after ordinary officers as there are much bigger fish to fry.
Challenges Taliban cannot escape in governing Afghanistan
The transition presents an enormous test for the Islamists in a desperately poor, diplomatically isolated country where deep-seated political and social problems have been compounded by more than four decades of war.