Delta variant is triggering a fourth wave in Middle East: WHO
According to WHO's official statement, the rapid spread of the Delta variant is fuelling the surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths in an increasing number of countries. First detected in India, the variant has been recorded in 15 out of the 22 countries and territories, stretching from Morocco to Pakistan.
PM accepts Saudi crown prince’s invite to attend Mideast Green Initiative summit
Prime Minister Imran Khan has accepted the Saudi crown price's invitation to the climate change summit. PM Khan has appreciated the Saudi initiatives to reduce the global carbon footprint under the ambitious program the country is undertaking.
The Afghan civil war is the impetus for closer Russian-Central Asian cooperation
The recently intensified Afghan Civil War is serving as the impetus for closer Russian-Central Asian cooperation. This is evidenced by Moscow reasserting its traditional...
Pakistan to overtake India in trade with China in eight years
A Chinese scholar studying China-Pakistan relations pointed out that there are obstacles for Pakistan in realizing this ambitious trade target.
Sindh under lockdown till August 8th as Covid Delta variant takes over
Due to the dire Covid situation in Karachi, CM Murad Ali Shah announces a lockdown till August 8th. As per the official orders, only vaccinated persons will be allowed on the roads after showing their vaccine cards.
Ayeza Khan misuses sexual harassment charge in drama serial
Drama serial Lapaata comes under severe criticism for propounding the idea that women who come out with harassment allegations are using the power of social media for their own sake.
Prayers for Turkey as eruption of multiple wildfires show doomsday scenario
Huge wildfires blaze south Turkey in as many as 13 provinces with 3 reported dead and more than 100 injured. Locals suspect PKK to be behind the attack as the fires do not seem accidental.
Pakistan misses shot, purchases LNG at all-time high
Betting wrong on the LNG prices to cost Pakistan billions, as the country was forced to buy four cargoes of LNG at the highest-ever price of $15 per million British thermal units. The government had canceled a tender for LNG earlier in the month forecasting a price decrease.
Taliban admit killing Afghan comedian beaten in viral video
Last week, viral videos emerged showing Mohammad, his hands tied behind his back and sitting between two men in a car, being slapped repeatedly.
Saudi Arabia allows vaccinated people to tourist spots but not for Hajj or Umrah
Riyadh has spent billions trying to build a tourism industry from scratch, as part of efforts to diversify its oil-reliant economy.
HBL launches WhatsApp banking services, powered by E Ocean
In a bid to provide seamless customer service, HBL partners with E Ocean and launches WhatsApp Banking Services. With this initiative, HBL has further solidified its customer-centric digital banking as it will provide customers with quick and secure services through WhatsApp.
India says Pak has no right to conduct elections in AJK
More than half of eligible 3.2 million voters cast ballots in elections.