Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Islamabad’s sector E-11
Islamabad's sector E-11 gets flooded due to a cloudburst. Images and videos are circulating on social media showing the chaos caused by the flood. Residents are holding official authorities accountable as according to them, lack of urban planning caused the devastation.
Against Israeli desires UN experts propose Palestinian vote must include East Jerusalem
The special rapporteurs called on the Palestinian authorities who have established the upcoming election rules to remove any legal barriers inhibiting the full participation of Palestinians in the democratic process.
U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says PM Khan
Pakistan’s position is very straightforward. We want to help and we have helped getting the Taliban to talk to the U.S., got them on the dialogue table. We have done our bit.
PM Khan’s Cabinet approves Pakistan’s first ever Digital Media Advertising Policy
The Federal Cabinet recently approved Pakistan's first Digital Media Advertising Policy. The policy was first proposed in March to take advantage of Pakistan's huge number of social media users. Currently, Pakistan has 93 million internet users in Pakistan and over 45 million social media users and the number is continuously growing.
Standing Committee on Human Rights takes up Noor Muqaddam Murder case
Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights chaired by Walid Iqbal has decided to discuss the prevalence of violence against women in society on 28th July. The committee will deliberate on a framework to deter cases like Noor Muqaddam's murder from rising in the future and ensure the safety and security of Women.
India manipulating FATF through its defense purchases?
According to Amjed Jaaved, India is manipulating FATF. With its illegal military endeavors and support to militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan, India should have the top spot in FATF's grey list. However, because India has conducted defense deals with France and the US, it is able to evade the list.
Moeed Yusuf off to US for ‘high-level engagements’ between two countries
Pakistan's National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf has left for the US to be a part of a high-level bilateral engagement. Dr. Yusuf will also hold meetings with other US legislators, the Pakistani community in the US, think tanks, and others.
Activist Malala Yousafzai encourages women to ‘go for’ cricket
In her recent interview with Sky Sports, Malala Yousafzai encouraged women to play cricket and asserted that women should never hesitate to take up any sport on the basis of their gender.
Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra charged for involvement with terrorist groups
Close aide to Mehbooba Mufti, senior PDP leader Parra charged for keeping contacts and aiding banned terrorist organizations after solid evidence found against him.
Hindu man killed in bull attack gets mocked by people
Recently, 30-second CCTV footage of a bull attacking an elderly man has been circulating on social media. Thinking that the man was a Muslim celebrating Eid, several people have mocked his death.
Pakistani short film ‘Mulaqat’ to be shown at Venice Film Festival!
Pakistani short film Mulaqat has made it to the 78th Venice Film Festival and will be shown at the prestigious film fest in September. The film has been produced by banker-turned-film producer Abid Aziz Merchant.
The “New Quad” is a geostrategic masterstroke for Pakistan
Recently, the US announced a new Quad alliance with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan for Afghan peace. According to Andrew Korybko, a Russian political analyst, with the new Quad, Pakistan aims to achieve 5 important strategic goals which would help it to balance the major powers of the world.
