Corruption in Pakistan: A never-ending challenge
According to Dr. Farid A. Malik, an Ex-Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation, corruption combined with incompetence has become the order of the day. The combination of honest and able individuals which once existed has almost become extinct.
“Female doctors can work without fear”- Taliban
In a surprising move, the Taliban are allowing women to work. According to a video, a Taliban Commander personally visited female doctors and assured them that they can continue their medical practices without any fears.
Iran, Turkey anticipate refugee crisis
Both already host large refugee populations -- 3.6 million Syrians in Turkey and 3.5 million Afghans in Iran -- and tolerance at home is running out.
Govt to offer collateral free loans to small businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday launched SME Asaan Finance to facilitate small and medium enterprises by providing them with collateral-free loans. This is following the government's promise to promote SMEs that contribute 40pc to the annual GDP of Pakistan.
Russia optimistic on Taliban rule in Afghanistan
Russia wants to ensure that the instability in Afghanistan does not spill over into Central Asia, part of the former Soviet Union it regards as its own backyard, and that it does not become a launchpad for other extreme Islamist groups.
Watch: TLP worker attacks statue in Lahore while chanting Labbaik
According to video evidence, a man, allegedly from TLP, completely destroyed Ranjit Singh's statue at Lahore Fort. During the process, he kept on chanting “Labaik ya Rasool Allah.” Twitteratis are of the view that the man was inspired by the Taliban.
New Android feature can let users control phones with facial expressions
Google’s description of exactly how to execute the recommended facial expression was also humorous and somewhat creepy.
ECC green-signals a $400mn exploration attempt in Abu Dhabi
A consortium of four Pakistani state-owned companies namely MPCL, OGDCL PPL, and GHPL, will invest $400 million in exploration attempts in Abu Dhabi. The decision would allow these four companies to issue guarantees to the SPV in favor of Adnoc and SCFEA to qualify.
G7 leaders to decide recognition of Taliban govt
In phone call with French president, UK premier voices intention to host G7 leaders meeting
China is not responsible for Biden’s decision of US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Popular conservative commentator Candace Owens tweeted that US President Biden pulled out of Afghanistan on China's orders. His exact words were as follows: “Biden...
Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan with large stacks of cash
Four cars were full of money, they tried to stuff another part of the money into a helicopter, but not all of it fit. And some of the money was left lying on the tarmac.
India vs Pakistan Clash: T20 World Cup 2021
T20 World Cup is set to see the cricket match between two arch rivals Pakistan and India on October 24. International Cricket Council on...
