Australia evacuates Afghan sportwomen
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) said the evacuated Afghan sportswomen had been "in a position of danger" and "many athletes" were still at risk.
PM’s UNGA address: Pakistan seeks a meeting with Biden?
Both PM Khan and US President Joe Biden will attend the UNGA address in New York next month. Therefore, Pakistan Embassy is actively trying for a meeting between the two leaders. The White House is yet to respond.
Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid takes the lead
For years, there was a debate as to whether Mujahid was even a single person -- his moniker serving as cover for the Taliban's sprawling information wing.
What is wrong with the Taliban’s ideology?
Farah Adeed discusses the Taliban's idealogy and everything that is wrong with it. He highlights the danger of influence the Taliban have on its sympathizers and those who support their political agenda.
British MPs question the scientific basis of Pakistan’s inclusion in the UK redlist
The Pakistani diaspora in the UK and the people in Pakistan, thus question the intentions of the UK government. Is Pakistan really on the red list because of science? Or is it a manifestation of political pressures?
Bureaucracy forcing PM Khan to change FBR Chairman: Shabbar Zaidi
As the PTI government appoints its 6th FBR Chairman in 3 years, former FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi reveals how bureaucracy is a major obstacle for Pakistan. He also said the real problem is the junior officers who are only concerned with the privileges a government job provides.
End of an American century or start of a new one?
US exit from Kabul is being described as Fall of Saigon or worse: Fall of Bastille for the west but it appears more like a strategic retreat argues London based geo-strategic analyst, Dr. Ejaz Hussain.
Asad Umar congratulates Pakistani startup for raising record money
A year-old B2B marketplace startup from Pakistan, Bazaar, has raised $30 million in Series A financing co-led by Silicon Valley-based Defy Partner and Singapore-based Wavemaker Partners. It is the biggest series A funding to be received by any startup in Pakistan.
No more evacuation of Afghans say Taliban
Many Afghans fear a repeat of the brutal five-year Taliban regime that was toppled in 2001, and violent retribution for working with foreign militaries, Western missions and the previous US-backed government.
“US is destructive”: China ratchets up its anti US propaganda
The US exit from Afghanistan in other words, has been a golden opportunity for Chinese officials to convince the Asian public that the US cannot be trusted and its engagement in Afghanistan led to further chaos and instability.
We need their [Afghan] talent: Zabihullah Mujahid’s second press conference
Zabihullah Mujahid, in Taliban's second press conference after Kabul's fall claimed that Afghan people's talent is vital for the country's progress and that the foreign forces should leave the country by Aug 31st as pledged.
Saudi Arabia signs military pact with Russia
Another key US ally is slowly sifting towards Russian influence. Will Saudi Arabia become part of the greater Eurasian alignment?