Encyclopedia on Pakistan’s foreign relations: A much needed initiative

Former Ambassador of Pakistan recently released an updated version of his 2013 Encyclopedia on Pakistan's foreign relations with the US, China, and India. Needless to say, the Encyclopedia is a must for those wishing to learn about Pakistan’s foreign relations!

Baradar to head new Afghan set-up, faces recognition hurdles

As Mullah Baradar, Taliban co-founder moves to head the new Afghan set-up, problems of recognition loom over the regime over their past record. However, positive comments from the Taliban side on offering safe passage to evacuees and presenting a moderate face, shows light at the end of the tunnel.

Taliban battle for final holdout province of Panjshir

Fighters from the National Resistance Front (NRF), made up of anti-Taliban militia fighters and former Afghan security forces, are understood to have significant weapon stockpiles too in the valley, which lies around 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of Kabul.

Oil rises on demand outlook, Gulf outages

About 1.7 million barrels per day of oil production remains shut in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, with damage to heliports and fuel depots slowing the return of crews to offshore platforms, sources told Reuters.

Google introduces $50 4G smartphone to enable billions of people

Mukesh Ambani’s JioPhone Next, an android device is likely to be the cheapest smartphone available in the market as its pricing is believed to be below $50.

EU sets conditions for Taliban ties, eyes Kabul ‘presence’

These included Afghanistan not serving as a base for terrorism, respecting the rights of women and the media, the establishment of an "inclusive and representative" government, and allowing access to aid.

EU defense ministers start discussions on rapid reaction force

In an interview earlier this week Borrell advocated for setting up a rapidly deployable 5,000-strong EU army, and ahead of the ministers’ discussions compared the latest developments in Afghanistan to “events that catalyze history, that create a breakthrough.” 

Feroze Khan wants to get rid of wrong cosmetic surgery

The cosmetic surgery did not turn out as he expected and instantly regretted his decision. "When I looked at myself in the mirror, I instantly wanted to dissolve them," said the actor in the interview.

UK vows to extend humanitarian assistance to Afghans: UK State Secy

UK state secretary on Friday during a joint press conference with FM Qureshi claimed that UK would continue to extend humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan irrespective of the fact that they recognize or do not recognize Taliban government.

First ‘unity’ cricket match since Taliban take over

Cricket was barely known in Afghanistan until the early 2000s, and its explosive rise in popularity is linked with conflict -- the sport was picked up in Pakistan by Afghan refugees who then seeded it in their home country.

Recent dance video of Sidharth Shukla with Shehnaz Gill goes viral

After Sidharth Shukla's untimely death on Thursday, a video of his dance with rumored girlfriend Shehnaz Gill has gone viral on social media. Shehnaz Gill had initially shared the video of the dance on her Instagram account a few weeks ago.

Analyzing the colonial style bureaucracy of Pakistan

Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation explains how in Pakistan, bureaucracy still acts on the 19th-century system of civil services introduced by English colonial masters.